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i. The resolution authorizing the Final Payment of Public Works Contract C11 -13 for Short Street Reconstruction was adopted. File 8508 j. The resolution approving acceptance of the Office of Justice Assistance Law Enforcement Officer Grant Award -Beat Patrol was adopted. File 7947 h. Assistant to the City Manager Beth Jacobsen presented a resolution approving the 2012 Contract between the City of Beloit and the Rock County Humane Society. Ms. Jacobsen indicated that this contract extends the RCHS's animal control service in the City of Beloit for one additional year but that RCHS cannot continue to provide service without a larger facility. Councilor De Forest indicated that she is concerned about the increase in cost of the contract and that the Council may be back in this position in another year. Ms. Jacobsen said those are valid concerns and that the Cities of Janesville and Beloit are working together to find a long term solution to this problem. Councilor Van De Bogart made a motion to approve the resolution, and Councilor Newnham seconded. The motion carried 6 -0. File 5956 7. ORDINANCES — none 8. APPOINTMENTS President Leavy announced openings and submitted the following appointments to the City Committees, Boards, and Commissions for approval. The appointed were approved on a motion by Councilor Newnham and a second by Councilor Haynes. The motion carried 6 -0. a. Board of Review: Howard Naish to a term ending December 31, 2016. File 6261 b. Community Development Authority: Tom Johnson to a term ending December 31, 2015. File 6054 c. Equal Opportunities and Human Relations Commission: Alexis D. Siatos to a term ending June 30, 2013. File 7465 d. Municipal Golf Committee: Ida Lenz to a term ending December 31, 2014. File 7382 e. Municipal Library Committee: Theron Seitz to a term ending June 30, 2013. File 5991 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor De Forest said that she had a wonderful experience at Holidazzle, and she thanked everyone who helped make it a success. b. Councilor Van De Bogart said he enjoyed attending the Bagels and More 15 -year anniversary celebration. c. Councilor Spreitzer said that Holidazzle was a wonderful event, and he wished everyone happy holidays and a safe new year. d. Councilor Newnham encouraged residents to pick up nomination papers and run for City Council in 2012. He wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. e. President Leavy wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and said that there would not be a regular City Council meeting on January 3, 2012 because there are not any items that require immediate action. The next regular Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Ms. Christensen presented a resolution affirming local support for a Tax Credit Application by Celadon Holdings for Rehabilitation of Countryside Village Apartments. Ms. Christensen briefly described the scope of this tax credit project and introduced Scott Henry, Celadon Holdings, LLC. Mr. Henry indicated that his company is partnering with Brinshore Development, LLC, for this project. Mr. Henry presented the project to be renamed Prairie Family Residences. Councilor De Forest encouraged the developer to invite the neighborhood to a public meeting to discuss this project. Duane Pole, ACC Management Group, spoke regarding his experienced property management team that would provide the daily management for the development. Councilor Van