Minutes 08-13-01.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, VVlSCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 2001
VOL. 52
NO. 11
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 13,
2001.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Brien at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brien, Councilmembers Damron, Williams, O'Leary, DeGarmo, Murphy and
Steeber. Absent: none.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 2001.
Minutes of the closed session of July 23, 2001.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Approval of final Certified Survey Map #01028-C, JSLB, Inc. and Frank Silha, 1 lot on Drott Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer and sidewalk charges for Certified Survey Map
#01020, Maciel.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for sanitary sewer charges for 2409 Center Avenue, Coreen
Smith.
Council President Brien stated that, if there were no objections, the Consent Agenda would be adopted.
There were no objections.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke about his business entrance to Highway 14. He stated that the State of
Wisconsin defers to the City on allowing entrances on Highway 14 within City limits. In addition, he
suggested a public financing plan to fund streets and sidewalks. Cal Ritschard, 3233 S. Riverside Drive,
requested the HUD Homeownership program be expanded by redirecting funds from the Section 8
voucher program. The Administration would forward this request to CDA.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Wastewater Facility and Sewer Use Ordinance in order
to adjust rates and adjust the funding level of the Utility's Replacement Fund, as set forth in Chapter 13.16
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville received its second reading and public hearing. No
one spoke. Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
DeGarmo. The motion passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2001-90).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the creation, maintenance and funding of a money
purchase retirement plan and trust. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Damron. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2001-183).
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a contract with Alliant Energy to fund replacement of traffic
signal lights. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Murphy. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2001-185).
3. Update of progress and overview of the Junk Car Program. Administrative Analyst Scot Simpson
presented the report to Council and stated full implementation would begin in fall 2001. Council President
Brien suggested that the Administration check into the Rawhide program for disposing of junk cars.
4. Review of Council priority setting process. By consensus, Council agreed to proceed with the current
plan as presented and to review priorities in early 2002. Councilmember O'Leary requested that the
Administration focus our resources on the further development of Rockport Park.
5. Matters Not on the Agenda. Council President Brien scheduled a Study Session at 5:00 p.m. on
September 5 to discuss the feasibility of a Storm Water Utility and a general review of park and recreation
facilities. Councilmember Murphy thanked staff for removing the weeds on the Rockport Road and Center
Avenue boulevard. He reminded the Administration to be a good neighbor by removing weeds from City
streets. Councilmember Steeber asked if the City responded to Scott McCarthy's letter concerning the
Janesville Area Crime Stoppers. City Manager stated that the Police Chief responded affirmatively to this
request. Councilmember Williams reported that citizens are pleased with the renovated Senior Center
and thanked everyone who was involved with this project.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer