BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

DECEMBER 18, 2000 MEETING MINUTES

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

The meeting was called to order by President Wolfgram at 8:06 P.M.

I. Roll Call

Present: Village President Wolfgram, Trustees: Krueger, Kundinger, Moranski, Schilz, Schneider

Excused: Trustee Nealy

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager; Steven Rinzel, Chief of Police; James Buske, Engineering Technician

II. Persons Desiring to be Heard

Margaret Jaberg (9043 North Park Plaza Court) discussed the vote on the Conditional Use Permit for Brisben Cos., noting that the lawsuit was dropped and the settlement agreement reached in the mediation process. She questioned the agreement entered into between the Village and Brisben in mediation. She asked who was present when this agreement was executed. She expressed concern that the Village Board was threatened that the lawsuit might be brought back based on oral agreements.

Trustee Kundinger made a statement regarding the purpose for recusing himself prior to the vote on the Conditional Use Permit for Brisben.

Trustee Schneider requested that Attorney Dineen provide an explanation and background of the mediation.

Trustee Schilz commended the North Shore Fire Department for saving the youth in Whitefish Bay. Mr. Van Gompel said that he will be contacting the manager from Whitefish Bay to consider a commendation for the North Shore Fire Department.

III. Status Report - Stormwater Improvements

Mr. Van Gompel reported that detention basin construction continues and further culvert crossing improvements are progressing.

IV. Consideration of Minutes: December 4, 2000 Regular Meeting

It was moved by Trustee Moranski and seconded by Trustee Schneider to approve the December 4, 2000 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

V. Committee Reports

A) Building Board - Trustee Moranski

No action required.

B) Beautification - Village President Wolfgram

Meeting was cancelled.

C) Park and Recreation – Trustee Schilz

No action required.

D) Traffic and Public Safety - Trustee Nealy

Meeting was cancelled.

E) Library Board - Trustee Nealy

Meeting was cancelled.

F) Planning Commission - Village President Wolfgram

1) Schedule a Public Hearing in the Matter Regarding the Agape Love Deliverance Church at 7701 North Teutonia Avenue

It was moved by President Wolfgram and seconded by Trustee Krueger to schedule a public hearing for Monday, January 15, 2001, regarding the Agape Love Deliverance Church. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the consideration and deliberation of the Planning Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Trustee Kundinger abstaining.

2) Redevelopment Plans for Market Place of Brown Deer

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the redevelopment plans, and discussed the deliberations and presentations made at the Planning Commission.

It was moved by President Wolfgram and seconded by Trustee Moranski to schedule a public hearing for Monday, January 15, 2001, on the request to rezone the south parcel from B2 - Planned Regional Shopping Center to BPD - Business Planned Development. The motion carried unanimously.

3) Resolution Entitled, "In the Matter Regarding the Approval of Redivision of Outlot 1, Donges Woods Subdivision"

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed resolution and lot changes to be made to Donges Woods Subdivision. He discussed the deliberations and discussions of the Planning Commission.

It was moved by President Wolfgram and seconded by Trustee Krueger to adopt Resolution No. 00-, "In the Matter of a Land Division - Outlot 1 Donges Woods Subdivision". Trustee Schneider asked if the lots are normal sized lots. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the lots are the minimum size allowable in the subdivision. Trustee Krueger asked if Mr. Buske is comfortable with the size and capacity of the detention basin. Mr. Buske noted that he is comfortable with Earth Tech engineering consultants review and calculations with regards to the detention basin. The motion carried unanimously.

4) Conditional Permitted Uses

No report made.

G) Finance/Public Works – Trustee Schneider

1) Closed Circuit Television Upgrade

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Moranski to award the purchase of the Closed Circuit Television Upgrade to SOS Electronics in the amount of $4,791.00. Trustee Krueger asked if this is different than resources that may be available from Digital Access as part of the franchise agreement. Chief Rinzel said that the internal technology could not be incorporated with Digital Access, but the cameras may be incorporated at a future date. The motion carried unanimously.

2) Consideration of Vouchers

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Moranski to approve for payment Check Numbers 30258 to 30278, and Check Numbers 30343 to 30477 in the amount of $230,121.93, and to ratify for payment invoices due on or before December 18, 2000, in the amount of $41,120.83, aggregating a total amount of $271,242.76. The motion carried unanimously.

VI. Unfinished Business

None.

VII. New Business

A) Authorizing Resolution for Recycling Grant

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to adopt Resolution No. 00-, "In the Matter of Authorizing the Village Manager to Submit a State of Wisconsin Recycling Grant Under the Provisions of State Statute 287.23, Chapter NR 542 and Chapter NR 544, Wis. Admin. Code". The motion carried unanimously.

B) MMSD Intergovernmental Agreement - Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Demonstration Project

Mr. Buske noted that the agreement confirms that MMSD will be funding the entire project, and reimbursing the Village accordingly. He noted that bids will be opened next month for the project, and expected the project to begin in February, 2001. He reviewed the technology and process that will be undertaken to make the improvements to the properties in the study area.

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Schneider to authorize the appropriate Village officials to execute the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the I/I Reduction Demonstration Project. The motion carried unanimously.

VIII. Administrative Report

A) GRATE Award

Mr. Van Gompel reported that the Village received this award for the second year in a row for the presentation and compilation of the Annual Financial Report for 1999.

Mr. Van Gompel noted that tax bills were mailed last Friday, however some property owners have not yet received their bill. He discussed the tax payment options and procedures.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that the Culver’s restaurant opened today. He discussed the construction progress at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel project.

Mr. Van Gompel noted that another candidate was interviewed today for the Community Development Director position, and the process is continuing.

 IX. Recess into Closed Session pursuant to '19.85 (1) (g) Wisconsin Statutes for the following reasons:

g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to be become involved.

Closed session was not held.

X. Reconvene into Open Session for possible action on Closed Session deliberations

Closed session was not held.

XI. Adjournment

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Moranski to adjourn at 8:57 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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