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city or BELOIT,w1aconsln PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511 Monday, October 17, 2011 Presiding: Kevin D. Leavy Present: Sheila De Forest, Charles Haynes, David F. Luebke, Eric Newnham, Mark Spreitzer and James E. Van De Bogart Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum at Beloit City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. President Leavy asked if anyone in the audience was present to speak regarding item 11.b., the Resolution providing for the Sale of Approximately $4,325,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 B. Seeing no one, President Leavy requested that the Council hear and take action on this item so the presenter would not have to stay for the entire meeting. The Council was agreeable to this, and Finance and Administrative Services Director Paul York presented the Resolution. Dawn Gunderson, Ehlers and Associates, presented the pre-sale report and explained the process. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt the Resolution, and Councilor Newnham seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart clarified that this action does not add any new debt and that debt service funds will be saved annually. The Council approved the resolution unanimously through a roll call vote (7-0). File 8463 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Community Development Director Julie Christensen presented the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposed Budget and Annual Action Plan. It was noted that the Community Development Authority recommended approval of the budget and action plan by a vote of 5-0-1, with an abstention, and the budget would return to the Council for action on November 7th. Councilor De Forest recused herself from the public hearing and discussion. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor Newnham asked why Meals on Wheels was not being funded, and Councilor Luebke indicated that they have other funding sources. President Leavy requested that male homelessness be addressed in the action plan, that staff works with the school district to identify the needs of homeless students, and that staff follow up with the organizations receiving funds to ensure that the funds are being spent properly. Councilor De Forest returned to the meeting. File 8514 b. Ms. Christensen presented the 2012 HOME Investment Partnerships Proposed Budget. It was noted that the Community Development Authority recommended approval 6-0, and the budget would return to the Council for action on November 7th. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. File 8515 c. Mr. York presented the 2012 Operating, Library, and Capital Improvements Proposed Budgets in summary form. He indicated that the budget would return to the Council on November 7th for possible action. President Leavy stated that there is a possibility that a snow- removal fee could be added to the budget, and the Council asked staff to do more research on the topic. President Leavy opened.the public hearing, and the following people spoke: • Michael McNulty, 1245 Eaton Avenue, asked the Council to think about the Beloit they will leave their children when making decisions about the budget. He spoke in support of the parks and recreation opportunities for children in the community. • Mike Zoril, 1756 Carlyle Road, suggested that the budget should be fixed by cutting costs not by cutting services. He said that taxpayers should not be paying for City employees' expensive health insurance plans and that it is a waste of money to purchase and destroy houses. He indicated that it is not the taxpayers' job to provide recreation for children and suggested that the pool only be open every other year.