The meeting was called to order by President Wolfgram at 7:30 P.M.

Excused: Trustee Kundinger

Edgar Hennig (6278 West Villa Lane) asked about the status of his request to receive copies of the minutes and agendas. President Wolfgram, Trustee Krueger, and Trustee Schneider noted that they would not support his request.

Toni Markiewicz (8237 North 44th Street) asked that the Village be aware of posting agendas properly at public places in the Village.

Julia Loritz (4334 West Bradley Road) expressed concerns regarding the Brisben proposal, including traffic on Bradley Road, response of the police department, level of crime in the Village, and greenspace planning. She asked if there is a greenspace plan in place. President Wolfgram noted that effort has been made in the Village to designate green space, and has been guided by the zoning code. Trustee Schneider noted that a Community Development Director will be on staff shortly to deal with that type of issue.

President Wolfgram discussed concerns regarding the Milwaukee County Federated Library System, and the reciprocal borrowing agreement between suburban and city libraries. He noted that he attended a program on computerized mapping and the County’s GIS mapping programs. He reported that he received a letter from the Village President of River Hills regarding the rerouting of state highway 57. The Mayor of Rhinelander wrote a letter regarding the loss of state revenue and its impact on smaller communities, including the Village of Brown Deer.

Trustee Schilz expressed concern regarding the sale of used vehicles in front of the Sentry Store on Brown Deer Road, and on a private property on the lot across from the store. He has noticed an increase in the frequency and number of cars that are being sold at those locations.

It was moved by Trustee Moranski and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the September 18, 2000 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

A) Traffic and Public Safety - Trustee Nealy

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Moranski to approve the request by the Brown Deer United Church of Christ to place directional signage in the Village of Brown Deer at the following two locations: north side of West Bradley Road, facing west, before North 67th Street; and, east side of North 60th Street, facing south, in the block between West Bradley Road and West Dean Road. The motion carried unanimously.

No action required.

None.

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed his memorandum regarding the requested change in the operation of the Bradley Road Inn. He detailed the request, noting that the alcoholic beverage license does not change.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the change in officers of Jay and Kay Enterprise as stated in their request and auxiliary questionnaire to Susan Liermann, President, James Liermann, Vice President and Treasurer, and Kathleen White, Secretary, and the change in the Trade Name from the Bradley Road Inn to Diamond Jims. Trustee Schneider asked if the scope of the business will change. Mr. Van Gompel said that it is understood that it will remain a restaurant. Trustee Schilz and President Wolfgram expressed concerns regarding the proposed name of the facility. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the Village has the power to issue licenses to the establishments, and not to the trade name. He recommended that the motion be made to change officers, without authorizing a change to the trade name. It was moved by President Wolfgram and seconded by Trustee Moranski to lay the item over for consideration at the next meeting of the Village Board. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Glodoski discussed the West Nokomis Road Watermain Improvement Project, noting the various problems with the existing facilities and alternatives to replace the utilities. He detailed the proposed project schedule. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the Water Commission recommended that the Village Board award the contract.

Mr. Van Gompel noted that the cable television ordinance, as recommended by the Regional Telecommunications Commission, has been revised to meet the current ordinance and provide for a second provider for cable television service. President Wolfgram said that he is interested in the cabling being placed underground. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the location depends on the existing cable utilities. If existing cable utilities are placed underground, than the new cabling must also be placed underground. Trustee Schilz noted that it may be inappropriate to require the underground placement of cables because it is not currently required of Time-Warner Cable. Trustee Schneider recommended that a future policy be considered regarding the placement of cables, however not as a reaction to the proposed ordinance change.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adopt Ordinance No. 00-, "An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Article 9 of Chapter VI of Volume I of the Brown Deer Code regarding the Regulation of Cable Television". Trustee Krueger questioned the term of the contract. Attorney Dineen noted that the ordinance sets the term of the franchise agreement at 15 years. The motion carried 5-1, with President Wolfgram opposed.

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the requirement that a Public Hearing be held to consider the Digital Access Cable Franchise Agreement. He noted that a member of the Regional Telecommunications Commission will appear at the request of the Village Board. The Village Board agreed that a Commission member be present at the public hearing.

Trustee Schneider reported on the status of the Algonquin School Study Committee research and findings. She outlined the task of the Committee, and the current issues at hand. She expressed the importance of communications between the Village Board and the School Board, and advised that both parties should work closely together. She noted that the School Board is interested in completing a community survey on this item. President Wolfgram noted concerns regarding the agenda of the School Board. He urged that alternative locations for the Senior Citizens Center be considered. President Wolfgram expressed opposition to Village participation in a survey. He opined that he sees no use for the facility as a business or community center, and recommended that the building be razed for single family homes. Trustee Schneider noted that the initial charge of the committee is not to consider future use of the building. Trustee Schilz said that, as a taxpayer, his is not in favor of paying for a Dean School addition, as well as maintaining a building for the senior center or community center.

Jane Peterson, North Shore Health Department Director, presented the North Shore Health Departmental report. She introduced the staff and discussed the services provided by the department.

The Village President appointed Galyn Bennett, John Buckley, Joe Carey, Paul Fine, Lee Jacobs, Earl Kittleson, Michelle Wescher, and Helen Witte to the 4th of July Committee.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that on Saturday, October 7, 2000, MMSD will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Pickup at the Village Pond parking lot. On Wednesday, September 27, 2000, a mini-assessment center was held to consider the candidates for the Community Development Director position. Mr. Van Gompel reported on the ICMA conference he recently attended. Construction is beginning on the detention ponds between the Library and High School. He noted that Bob Premo, Building Inspector, is out of the office due to emergency surgery, and Betty Bennett, Administrative Assistant – Building Inspection, is out of the office due to a death in the family.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schneider to adjourn at 10:36 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager