BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JULY 15, 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 6:30 P.M.

 

I.          Roll Call

 

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

 

Excused:           Trustee Kundinger

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; Steven Rinzel, Chief of Police; Kathryn Kasza, Administrative Services Director; Jane Peterson, North Shore Health Department Director; Virginia Goode, Park and Recreation Director; Arnie Gutkowski, Library Director; Larry Neitzel, Public Works Superintendent

 

II.        Budget Workshop of 2004 Budget

 

Mr. Van Gompel distributed and reviewed the results of the Trustee Budget Survey.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that the Governor’s proposed budget vetoes will result in a loss of approximately $100,000 in shared revenues to the Village.  Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the 2003 budget expenditures by department and by three categories:  wages and benefits; contractual services, general insurances, utilities; and training and memberships.

 

Mr. Pederson reviewed the mission statement and 2004 goals for the newly created Community Services Department.  The Board discussed the formation of the Community Services Department budget and departmental priorities.  Mr. Pederson also reviewed the Information Technology budget and 2004 goals.

 

Ms. Peterson reviewed the North Shore Health Department’s mission statement and 2004 goals.  Ms. Peterson reviewed the ongoing relationship and services provided to the Brown Deer School District.  The Board discussed the ongoing working relationship with the School District.  Ms. Peterson also discussed the fact that the Village of Brown Deer requires two food inspections per year.  The Board discussed the various populations that utilize the Health Department and the possible redistribution of workloads to achieve efficiencies within the Department.

 

Ms. Goode reviewed the Park and Recreation mission statement and 2004 goals.  The Board discussed the current assessment of self sustainability among recreational programming.  The Board discussed current and future Pond operation costs and implementation of proposed Pond improvements.  The Board also discussed Senior Citizen program costs and alternative funding sources.

 

Chief Rinzel reviewed the Police Department’s mission statement and 2004 goals.  Chief Rinzel discussed staffing levels within the department and how vacancies impact operations.  The Board discussed current vacancies and provided direction to the Village Manager to fill two out of the three current vacancies within the department.  Chief Rinzel also discussed collaborative efforts with the Health Department regarding school age programs.

 

Mr. Neitzel reviewed the Public Works Department mission statement and 2004 goals as well as potential areas for reduction in operational costs.  The Board discussed the issue of creating a Storm Water Utility.

 

Mr. Van Gompel in part reviewed the Library Budget, stating that much of the funding level is determined by State Statute.  Mr. Gutkowski reviewed the Library’s mission statement and 2004 goals.

 

 

Ms. Kasza reviewed the Administrative Services Department mission statement and 2004 goals.  Ms. Kasza also discussed potential communication enhancements through the use of the Village web site.

 

Mr. Van Gompel discussed previous goals and priorities set forth by the Board and requested further direction regarding the process for developing the 2004 budget.  The Board discussed the impact of the Visioning process on the 2004 budget deliberations.  The Board also discussed general budget objectives, service levels, and the need to be creative in its approach to the development of the budget.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that the purpose of the meeting was in large part educational and indicated that he would discuss budget preparation objectives of the Board with department heads as the 2004 budget development process begins.

 

III.       Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn.  The motion carried unanimously at 10:18 PM.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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