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

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

Excused: None.

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager; Kathy Kasza, Treasurer/Comptroller; Mary Kay Buratto, Community Development Director; Mike Grota, Grota Appraisals

Trustee Schneider asked that the item of strategic planning be placed as a regular item on future agendas.

It was moved by Trustee Moranski and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the March 19, 2001 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

No action required.

None.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schneider to adopt Ordinance No. 01-, "In the Matter of Amending Volume 2, Chapter VIII – Building Code, Chapter II, Section 30.13, Certificate of Occupancy". Trustee Kundinger asked if the fees to be imposed should be considered by a committee. Trustee Schneider noted that the Finance and Public Works Committee typically reviews the ordinance pertaining to the fee schedule, but do not ordinarily review this type of ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Moranski to approve Ordinance No. 01-, "In the Matter of Amending Volume 2, Chapter VIII – Building Code, Chapter XIII, Miscellaneous and Violations". Trustee Schilz asked if this ordinance will have any impact on the creation of the stormwater utility. Mr. Van

Gompel noted that a separate stormwater erosion control ordinance will be presented and will cross-reference this ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.

Trustee Schilz asked how the bond payments relate to the Commerce Center project. He requested an update from Marc Vaccarro on the status of the project. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the bond payments, noting that they are based on the value of the shopping center as of January 1, 2000, and does not take into account the recent improvements. Ms. Kasza said that a status update on the Commerce Center project will be presented at the next Finance and Public Works Committee meeting.

Mike Grota, of Grota Appraisals, discussed his firm's experiences with the Village. He noted that the first task for his firm was converting old assessment information into a new windows based software package called Market Drive. The software assists in tracking assessments and property history. He presented a brief overview of the software functions and features. He discussed the integration of the database with the GIS system, and noted that he hopes to link the software and GIS system within the year. He noted that the last reassessment was in 1996 and discussed the future need for reassessment. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the revaluation process, and noted that the Village should plan for a reassessment in four to five years. Attorney Dineen asked if a reassessment has been done in other communities with the new computer software and how citizens reacted to using the software package. Mr. Grota noted that it is easier for the property owner to see the past and present assessment information for their property by using the Market Drive software. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the way in which assessment services have been provided in the Village. He noted that office hours were held at Village Hall in the past. Currently, Mr. Grota operates out of his office in Menomonee Falls and citizens are encouraged to contact his office directly.

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. Anne Spray Kinney, President of the GFOA Board of Directors, presented the certificate to Ms. Kasza and commended the Village for their efforts in financial reporting.

President Wolfgram reported that an award was presented to the Village of Brown Deer from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District for its efforts to reduce stormwater infiltration and inflow and management of stormwater runoff. President Wolfgram presented the award to the Village Manager and Village staff for their efforts. Trustee Schneider thanked the efforts of former Village Engineer Richard Halfman. Mr. Van Gompel added that Engineering Technician Jim Buske and Superintendent Larry Neitzel also worked hard to prepare the infiltration and inflow project application and coordinate the project.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager