2022-1971 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1971
A resolution recognizing Michael L. Bachmeyer for his employment at the City of
Janesville.
WHEREAS, Michael L. Bachmeyer retired from City of Janesville employment after
having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for more
than 10 years; retiring as the Assistant Transit Director with the Janesville Transit
System following service as a part-time Bus Driver and full-time Bus Driver; and
WHEREAS, during Michael L. Bachmeyer's employment with the City of Janesville, he
provided exemplary professional service and demonstrated conscientious devotion to
the duties of his position, which he performed with skill, ability, sincerity, honesty, and
dedication; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Bachmeyer served on the COJ Health Advisory Committee,
EOC Planning Section, Pandemic Contact Tracer Work Group, Rock County
Transportation Coordinating Committee, JTS Safety Team, and JTS Hiring Advisory
Committee, and demonstrated his flexibility and sound judgement through his
participation; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Bachmeyer was an integral member of the JTS team that
designed the Gillig fleet of City buses to ensure utmost efficiency in onboard operations
while providing a safe and high quality rider experience; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Bachmeyer implemented many improvements at JTS, including
bus stop-only transit service, the automatic vehicle location project, installation of driver
barriers, the transition of eighteen vehicles into the fleet, and numerous mitigation
strategies concerning the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Bachmeyer's calm demeanor, customer service-oriented
decision making, operational expertise, innovative problem solving, and focus on safety
fostered an environment of trust and respect within the staff of the Janesville Transit
System and with its customers; and
WHEREAS, it is desired that such commendable service to the City of Janesville be
properly recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the people of the City of Janesville,
through the City Council, do express their grateful appreciation to Michael L. Bachmeyer
for his more than ten years of loyal public service.
Dated this 14th day of February, 2022.
Motion by: Consent
ADOPTED: February 14, 2022 Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Mark A. re' g, City Manager Jackson X
Johnson X
ATTEST
Marklein X
Marshick X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer Miller X
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Williams X
City Attorne
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources _