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city of BELOIT,wisconaln PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511 Monday, July 18, 2011 Presiding: Kevin D. Leavy Present: Sheila De Forest, Charles Haynes, David F. Luebke, Eric Newnham, Mark Spreitzer, and James Van De Bogart 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Proclamation honoring Kristin Larson as Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin 2011 was presented by Vice President Van De Bogart, who, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed July 18, 2011 as Kristin Larson Day. Ms. Larson accepted the proclamation, thanked the Council, and spoke about her platform of raising awareness and support for medical research for individuals disabled due to chronic illness. File 7148 b. Proclamation declaring August 2, 2011 as National Night Out was presented to Police Chief Norm Jacobs by Vice President Van De Bogart. Chief Jacobs accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for the recognition. He indicated that there are already 15 block parties scheduled and that he hopes this will be a great night. President Leavy encouraged all of Beloit's neighborhoods to participate by scheduling block parties and encouraged all of the Councilors to attend as many parties as they can. File 7148 c. Fire Chief Brad Liggett recognized four Beloit Fire Department Paramedics for their participation and success in the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Olympics. Chief Liggett indicated that Jacob Fehrenbach, Jeremy Flanagan, Jeff Heim, and Andy Kooyenga received several individual medals and the team received the gold medal for Best Overall Paramedic Program. Mr. Flanagan stated that he is proud of the department's training and accomplishments and thanked the Council for their continued support. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Community Development Director Julie Christensen presented information regarding a public hearing to Solicit Input on the Community Development, Housing, and Homeless Needs in the City of Inclusion in the 2012 Annual Action Plan. She indicated that any suggestions presented during the public hearing would be incorporated into the 2012 annual action plan and that applications are available now for those who want to apply for projects using CDBG funds in 2012. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor De Forest inquired as to who received a public notice about the hearing, and Ms. Christensen indicated that a notice was mailed to non-profit organizations in the area and all past participants in the program and the notice was published in the Beloit Daily News. She also indicated that once the draft Plan is prepared, there will be a 30-day public review period and hearing in October where additional input is expected. President Leavy indicated that he would like to see the needs of Beloit's homeless youth incorporated into the Plan. File 8506 4. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION - none 5. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Newnham abstained from voting on the consent agenda and left the room. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Van De Bogart. Motion carried that the Consent Agenda be accepted, approved, adopted or referred and acted upon as required by state and local codes by a vote of 6-0-1. a. Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of July 5, 2011 were approved.