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; Larry Neitzel, Operations Superintendent; James Buske, Engineering Technician

Lois Dolan (6667 West Floral Lane) expressed concerns regarding the conduct of elected officials. Ms. Dolan expressed concerns about the handling of absentee ballots during the recent recall election and said that she will challenge the election. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the County incorrectly printed bar codes on some ballots which were sent out for absentee voters. Those specific ballots were hand-transcribed to new ballots by two pairs of election workers, as directed by the Election Commission.

Stephanie Moes (8900 North Park Plaza Court) said that she voted absentee, and asked how the information was transferred. Mr. Van Gompel further detailed the procedures taken.

Toni Markiewicz (8237 North 44th Street) asked if election worker's political affiliation or personal opinions were considered when selecting the poll workers. Mr. Van Gompel said that personal opinions were not considered or questioned, however political party affiliation was known.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Moranski to approve the March 5, 2001 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously, with Trustees Kundinger and Schilz abstaining.

No action required.

B) Park and Recreation – Trustee Schilz

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.

Meeting was cancelled.

Trustee Schneider reviewed the issues contained in the policy on drainage ditch rehabilitation, and noted that a public informational meeting would be held to discuss and allow feedback on the policy with residents.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to direct staff to prepare a draft resolution for presentation at an informational meeting, with the residents of the Glenbrook/Silverleaf project receiving a notice by mail. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the meeting will be an informational meeting, as opposed to an official public hearing. All proper postings will take place, and residents will have an opportunity to be heard. The informational meeting will take place on Saturday, April 28th, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Brown Deer Library. In addition to postings and notices, an advertisement will be placed in the Brown Deer Herald. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to hold a public informational meeting on the proposed Drainage Ditch Rehabilitation Policy on April 28, 2001, to provide information and hear comments from residents. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve an Ordinance Amending Volume I, Chapter V, Article 10, "Culvert Permits". The motion carried unanimously.

Trustee Schneider discussed the proposals for the project, the bidding process, and the status of the bids received.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Moranski to award Contract No. C063DE001 to I.H.C. Rehabilitation Products for the lining of sanitary sewer laterals in the amount of $132,750 for the Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Demonstration project contingent upon approval by the MMSD Board of Commissioners. Trustee Krueger asked if the Committee considered the significant difference in price between the two low bids. Mr. Buske noted that I.H.C. informed the Village that they manufacture their product themselves and have significant experience in the work to be performed, which allows them to provide a lower bid. He also said that I.H.C. is eager to enter this market. Trustee Kundinger said that he is not in favor of awarding the contract to I.H.C. because they were late in providing their bid. The motion carried 5-2, with Trustees Kundinger and Schilz opposed.

Mr. Van Gompel discussed the proposed increase in health insurance coverage, noting that the premium is increasing by 20%. The 2001 budget assumed a 10% increase, and the General Fund budget is calculated to be short by $33,000. A survey of comparable municipalities indicated that the proposed premiums are less than most comparable. The Village's health insurance consultant investigated other carriers, and found that all other carriers were more expensive than the proposed Village premium rates. He noted that the Village has taken steps to control health care costs, including changes in drug co-payments.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve the continuation with UnitedHealthcare, Inc. for health insurance coverage. President Wolfgram asked if, in the union contract negotiations, it is reasonable to ask for some consideration of the higher premiums. Attorney Dineen suggested that such items be discussed in closed session as they deal with negotiating strategies. Mr. Van Gompel said that efforts are made to find a reasonable and acceptable levels for wages and health care costs during the negotiations. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to formally deny in full the notice of claim submitted by Mehrnosh Nejad, and direct staff to mail the proper rejection of claim. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the 2001 Street Reconstruction Program. Trustee Schilz questioned the reconstruction project on 55th Street and its progress, and the potential reconstruction of 60th Street. Mr. Neitzel reported that 60th Street is in the Capital Improvements Plan for reconstruction in 2004 or 2005, as per available state funding. Trustee Schilz asked who is responsible for maintenance of County Line Road. Mr. Neitzel detailed the shared responsibility of the Village of Brown Deer and City of Mequon for County Line Road. Mr. Van Gompel noted that initial preparation work for street work will be completed prior to July 4th, and major reconstruction will likely occur after the 4th of July. Mr. Neitzel discussed the procedures in completing a street overlay project. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve for payment Check Numbers 30992 to 31018, and Check Numbers 31077 to 31257 in the amount of $229,674.96, and to ratify for payment invoices due on or before March 19, 2001, in the amount of $28,916.22, aggregating a total amount of $258,591.18. The motion carried unanimously.

None.

It was moved by Trustee Moranski and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adopt Resolution No. 01-, "Resolution Proclaiming April 27, 2001 as Arbor Day". The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Gompel reported that a recount petition has been filed for the recall election. The Board of Canvassers will convene at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 to recount the votes cast for Trustee Moranski and Kim Starz-Nicholas in the Special Recall Election. 

No action taken.

It was moved by Trustee Schneider and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn at 9:42 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager