BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD
HELD AT THE
BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL
The meeting was called to order by President Jaberg
at
I. Roll Call
Present: Village President Jaberg, Trustees:
Askew, Baker, Krueger, Schilz, Kundinger, Nealy
Excused: None
Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William
Dineen, Village Attorney;
President Jaberg requested that those in attendance
desiring to do so observe a moment of silence for Richard Koch, the first
Village President, who recently passed away.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Hearing
A) In the Matter of the Special Assessment
of Culvert and Driveway Approach Costs of the
Mr. Van Gompel and Public Works
Superintendent Larry Neitzel reviewed the proposal. Mr. Van Gompel distributed a spreadsheet with
revised costs and assessment totals. Mr.
Van Gompel reviewed the proposal, associated costs and various payment
alternatives for residents. No members
of the public were in the audience to comment.
IV. Persons Desiring
to be Heard
Trustee Krueger stated that on or around January 15,
an Ordinance regarding the Fourth of July celebration was discussed but never
acted on by the Board. Trustee Krueger
requested that this Ordinance be placed on a future agenda. Trustee Krueger also requested that the issue
of distributing candy along the Fourth of July parade route be placed on a
future agenda.
V. Consideration of Minutes:
It was moved
by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the
VI. Unfinished Business
None.
VII. New Business
A) Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of
the Special Assessment of Culvert and Driveway Approach Costs of the
Mr. Van Gompel distributed a spreadsheet
with revised costs and assessment totals.
Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposal, associated costs and various
payment alternatives for residents.
It
was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to
approve the Special Assessment of Culvert and Driveway Approach Costs of the
West Woodale Avenue Ditch Rehabilitation
Project.” The motion carried
unanimously, with Trustee Askew abstaining.
B) Schedule a Public Hearing for 2004 Community Development Block Grant Projects.
President Jaberg stated that Staff is in the process
of compiling ideas for 2004 Community Development Block Grants and if Trustees
had any suggestions, they should forward them to Assistant Village Manager
It
was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to
schedule a Public Hearing for 2004 Community Development Block Grants on July
21, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. The motion
carried unanimously.
C) Schedule a 2004 Budget
Goals Setting Workshop.
Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the
details and reasoning for the proposed workshop, stating that he would like to
receive input from the Board and establish priorities before Staff begins the
process of developing the 2004 budget.
Mr. Van Gompel stated that he has directed all Departments to review
their Mission Statements and prepare goals for 2004 in advance of this
workshop. Trustees expressed support and
interest in participating in this workshop.
Trustee Baker inquired as to
whether the Board should wait until the Community Visioning process is complete
to establish priorities. Trustee Askew
asked if there was an established format for the workshop. Mr. Van Gompel stated discussed possible
alternatives and stated that he would establish an agenda and format for the
meeting.
The Board directed staff to schedule a
workshop for
D) Resolution No. 3-, “A Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for Citizens Serving on Boards, Committees and Commissions.”
Mr. Van Gompel stated that the
Resolution recognized citizens who have recently completed serving on various
Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
It
was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to
approve Resolution No. 3-, “A Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for
Citizens Serving on Boards, Committees and Commissions”. The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. Department Report –
Library
Arnie Gutkowski, Library Director, presented information
of the
IX. Committee Appointments
President Jaberg distributed a list of all Village
Committees and appointees to each Standing Committee.
It was moved
by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to move Mike Kass from Second Alternative and appoint him as a full
member on the Board of Appeals. The motion
carried unanimously.
X. Village President's Report
President Jaberg reported on
the following items:
The North Shore Fire
Department Board is meeting regularly to discuss negotiations with the City of
The Village was recognized
by the Public Policy Forum for an Honorable Mention.
Attended
various meetings, including the YMCA Board of Directors meeting.
President Jaberg expressed
satisfaction with the Fourth of July festivities and appreciation to the Staff
that assisted with the events.
XI. Village Manager's Report
Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:
Village Auction was held on
July 4 and raised approximately $2,000..
Reviewed an email received
from a resident complimenting the professionalism of the Police Department.
Attended a
Community Development Block Grant hearing Monday regarding an application
submitted by the Brown Deer Foundation on the demolition of the Village Pond
bath-house.
The bankruptcy proceedings
for the acquisition of Rainbow Foods have been completed and the new owners
will continue grocery operations at the location.
Reminded Trustees to return
their budget survey and reviewed the schedule for the 2004 budget process.
XII. Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee
Schilz to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously at
_______________________________
Russell Van Gompel, Village
Manager
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