BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JANUARY 20, 2003 MEETING MINUTES

 

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

 

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

 

I.          Roll Call

 

Present:             Village President Jaberg, Trustees:  Askew, Baker, Krueger, Kundinger, Nealy, Schilz

 

Excused:           None

 

Also Present:      Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

None.

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:        January 6, 2003 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the January 6, 2003 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously, with corrections as discussed.

 

V.         Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

No action required.

 

B)         Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

1)         Resolution No. 03-03, “Resolution Proclaiming April 25, 2003 as Arbor Day”

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve Resolution No. 03-03, “Resolution Proclaiming April 25, 2003 as Arbor Day”. The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)        Park and Recreation Committee - Trustee Askew

 

No action required.

 

D)        4th of July Committee - Trustee Krueger

 

No action required.

 

E)         Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

No action required.

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety - Trustee Nealy

 

Meeting was cancelled.

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

No action required.

 

            H)        Community Development Authority - Village President Jaberg

 

No action required. President Jaberg discussed the status of the street lighting project in the TIF district along Bradley Road and Teutonia Avenue.

 

            I)         Plan Commission - Village President Jaberg

 

Meeting was canceled.

 

J)         Finance and Public Works Committee - Trustee Kundinger

 

1)         Authorization to Advertise for Bids for 2003 Street Resurfacing Program

 

Trustee Kundinger outlined the proposed 2003 Street Resurfacing Program and indicated the streets which would be included. Mr. Van Gompel noted that the Library parking lot would also be resurfaced.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the 2003 Street Resurfacing Program. The motion carried unanimously.

 

2)         Consideration of Vouchers

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve for payment Check Numbers 36181 to 36254 and Check Numbers 36303 to 36423 in the amount of $265,427.05 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before January 20, 2003, in the amount of $26,333.95, aggregating a total amount of $291,761.00.  Trustee Askew presented concerns and questions regarding expenditure policies and invoices. The motion carried unanimously 6-0, with President Jaberg abstaining.

 

K)                 Personnel Committee – Trustee Kundinger

 

No action required.

 

L)         Visioning Committee – Village Manager Russell Van Gompel

 

No action required. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the first meeting of the Visioning Committee. He indicated that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23rd.

 

VI.       Unfinished Business

 

A)        Visioning Committee Appointments

 

Mr. Van Gompel presented additional applications submitted by candidates for the Visioning Committee. He indicated that two new applicants, Rose Perkins and Rick Stone, were in attendance at the first committee meeting.

 

Trustee Nealy said that there were already a sufficient number of retired members on the committee. She said that she was interested in the applications submitted by Rick Stone and Gregg Umipeg.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the appointments of Rick Stone and Gregg Umipeg to the Visioning Committee. Trustee Schilz said that he would not be interested in adding two individuals, and would rather see only one additional appointment. He suggested Mr. Stone because he was in attendance at the first meeting. President Jaberg indicated that adding two additional members would be a benefit to the committee. She suggested that those who applied but were not appointed should be considered as focus group participants. Trustee Askew supported the addition of Mr. Stone and Mr. Umipeg to the committee. Trustee Krueger questioned whether Board members should attend any of the Visioning Committee meetings. Attorney Dineen indicated that the meetings are open meetings and anyone is welcome to attend. Trustee Schilz indicated that he was opposed to any elected officials being appointed to the committee, and indicated that he attended the first meeting in an effort to thank those who volunteered. He said that he would not be regularly attending. The motion carried unanimously.

 

VII.      New Business

 

A)        Transfer Liquor License from Richmar Foods to QVS Food Group at 6300 West Brown Deer Road

 

Don Kressin appeared, representing QVS Food Group, LLC, and discussed the pending purchase of Rainbow Foods. QVS plans to convert the facility to Sentry Foods.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the Transfer of Class “A” Intoxicating Liquor and Intoxicating Beer License held by Richmar Foods (Rainbow Foods) to QVS Food Group, LLC to operate Sentry Foods located at 6300 West Brown Deer Road, contingent upon final approval of the purchase agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

 

            B)         Resolution No. 03-04, “In the Matter of Approving a Dedication of Water Main Easement Agreement with JDN Realty Corporation”

 

Trustee Schilz asked if there are any issues to be addressed regarding recent water main breaks on the property. Mr. Van Gompel indicated that the Resolution provides that JDN would reimburse the Village for non-routine maintenance work on the watermain within the easement. Attorney Dineen said that JDN Realty has reimbursed the Village for costs associated with recent watermain breaks on the property.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve Resolution No. 03-04, “In the Matter of Approving a Dedication of Water Main Easement Agreement with JDN Realty Corporation”. The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)        Placement of Names of Village Trustee Candidates on April 1, 2003 Ballot

 

Attorney Dineen randomly drew the Trustee candidate names for placement on the April 1, 2003 ballot. Tim Schilz will appear first and Ron Kundinger will appear second on the ballot for Trustee.

 

VIII.    Village President’s Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

           

The ICC has changed their scheduled meeting date to the second Monday of every month. Their recent meeting included a legislative preview from Ed Huck, Executive Director of the Alliance of Cities. The ICC also discussed the relationship between the Sheriff’s department and local police agencies.

 

IX.       Village Manager’s Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

 

The Water Utility considered the Public Fire Protection charge and officially requested that the Public Service Commission (PSC) consider approval of the charge based on valuation. The PSC will schedule a hearing to gather public comment on the implementation of the charge. The Water Utility is also pursuing investigations into copper corrosion on private laterals in the Village, and further testing will be completed.

 

Today was the first day to apply for 2003 park permits.

 

The Zone A Radio Commission (comprised of the seven North Shore communities) is considering changing radio communication equipment to an 800 megahertz system. The financial impact of this change is being explored, as well as participation by local police agencies.

 

X.         Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c) Wisconsin Statutes for the following reasons:

 

(c)        Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to recess into closed session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c) Wisconsin Statutes for the reasons stated in the agenda.  The motion carried unanimously at 8:54 PM.

 

XI.       Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to reconvene into open session for possible action on closed session deliberations.  The motion carried unanimously at 10:08 PM.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to, in consideration of the Village Manager achieving the majority of his goals and in appreciation of him reaching his 5 year anniversary, approve a salary lift for the Village Manager from the current mid point of $76,726 to $79,200 retroactive to July 1, 2002.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

XII.      Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to adjourn at 10:10 PM.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________

Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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