BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JULY 21, 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: Baker, Krueger, Nealy, Schilz, Kundinger

 

Excused:           Trustee Askew

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; Kathryn Kasza, Administrative Services Director; Jesse Thyes, Planning/Zoning Specialist

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.             Public Hearing

 

A)        In the Matter of 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds – Proposed 2004 Village of Brown Deer Projects

 

Mr. Pederson reviewed the proposed 2004 Community Development Block Grant applications to be submitted on behalf of the Village of Brown Deer:  (1) Rent/Operations Costs for Senior Citizens Program; (2) Handicap Accessibility – Village Hall; and (3) Transportation Shelters – Milwaukee County Transit.  No members of the public were present to comment. 

 

IV.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

A)                Presentation of the 2002 Annual Financial Report – Don Villone, Virchow Krause

 

Mr. Villone reviewed the 2002 Annual Financial Report.  The Board reviewed the report and discussed the reasoning and use of approximately $100,000 of Fund Balance to offset any additional tax levy during the 2002 Budget. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to accept the 2002 Annual Financial Report.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

V.         Consideration of Minutes:     June 23, 2003 – Special Meeting

July 7, 2003 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve the June 23, 2003,  special meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve the July 7, 2003, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

 

VI.       Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

No action required. 

 

B)        Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

No action required.  The Committee discussed the Beautification Awards and stated that two businesses and two homeowners were selected to receive the first awards.

 

C)        Park and Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew

 

No meeting.

 

D)        4th of July Committee – Trustee Krueger

 

No meeting.  Trustee Krueger stated that the revised 4th of July Ordinance will need to be addressed by the Village Board and that the Village Board will also need to review the distribution of candy in the Parade.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that both items would be on the August 4, 2003, Village Board Agenda.

 

E)        Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

No meeting.  President Jaberg reviewed the schedule and location of the display boards illustrating the Village Pond Improvements.

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety – Trustee Askew

 

No meeting.

 

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

No action required.  Trustee Baker stated that the Library Board discussed security concerns at the Library and the need to install security cameras to address these concerns.  The Library Board also discussed energy efficiency concerns with regard to lighting fixtures in the Library. 

 

H)        Community Development Authority – Village President Jaberg

 

No meeting.

 

I)         Planning Commission – Village President Jaberg

 

1)         Schedule a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a Single-Family Residence within the B-4 Commercial Zoning District, Adjacent to 4494 West Bradley Road

 

President Jaberg reviewed the proposal.  The Board discussed the current zoning of the property, the potential future use of the two properties to the east, and the street lighting to be constructed along Bradley Road later this summer.  Mr. Thyes stated that Staff and the Planning Commission has discussed and reviewed these issues with the Applicant.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Schedule a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a Single-Family Residence within the B-4 Commercial Zoning District, adjacent to 4494 West Bradley Road, on August 18, 2003, at 7:30 p.m.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

2)         Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Relocation of Curves for Women Exercise Salon to a Larger Tenant Space within the Bradley Village Shopping Center, 4311 West Bradley Road

 

President Jaberg reviewed the proposal.  Mr. Thyes distributed a letter from the agent for the property owner, Richter Realty and Investment, supporting the relocation of the business.  Mr. Thyes reviewed the current Conditional Use Permit and previous Conditional Use Permit, and stated that the Village has not received any complaints regarding the Curves for Women business.  President Jaberg reviewed the additional conditions of the Permit which were discussed at the Planning Commission.  The Board discussed the Building Board’s jurisdiction to review the proposed Amendment.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the business would be required to meet all building code and entrance/exit requirements.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to Amend the Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Relocation of Curves for Women Exercise Salon to a Larger Tenant Space within the Bradley Village Shopping Center, 4311 West Bradley Road.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

3)         Schedule a Public Hearing for the Discontinuance of the Portion of Cloverleaf Lane that lies West of North 67th Street

 

Mr. Thyes reviewed the proposal and Resolution for the Discontinuance.  The Board reviewed the costs to the property owners as a result of this project.  Mr. Van Gompel recommended that the financing portion of the proposal be forwarded to the Finance and Public Works Committee for input.  Mr. Dineen recommended that Staff request a deposit before commencement of the proposed project to ensure payment.  

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to Schedule a Public Hearing for the Discontinuance of the Portion of Cloverleaf Lane that lies West of North 67th Street on September 15, 2003, at 7:30 p.m.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

J)         Finance and Public Works Committee – Trustee Kundinger

 

1)         Consideration of Vouchers

 

The Board reviewed the vouchers.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that while the Committee did not meet, all Committee members were sent the Voucher Report.  President Jaberg requested clarification on the Park and Recreation Department Outdoor Volleyball System expenditure due to the fact that the volleyball court will not be in use past 2003.  Ms. Kasza stated that she would research this request.  President Jaberg requested that this item be held until clarification is provided.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve for payment Check Numbers 41034 to 41071, Check Numbers 41072 to 41153, Check Numbers 41154 to 41193, Check Numbers 41215 to 41342 in the amount of $423,954.29 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before July 21, 2003, in the amount of $23,128.32, aggregating a total amount of $447,082.61, with the exception of payment to Cobra Sports in the amount off $358.00 for an Outdoor Volleyball System until further clarification of the purchase is provided.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

K)        Personnel Committee – Trustee Baker

 

No action required.

 

L)        Visioning Committee – Village Manager Russell Van Gompel

 

No action required.  Mr. Pederson stated that the Committee met on July 10 and began formulating the Vision Statement.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that approximately 1,000 surveys have been returned.  Mr. Pederson stated that the Committee will meet again on July 24 to review a draft vision statement and continue with its work.

 

VII.      Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VIII.    New Business

 

A)        Community Development Block Grant Projects for 2004

 

The Board discussed the proposed Transportation Shelter project.  Trustee Schilz expressed concern with the cost of ongoing maintenance of the proposed shelters.  Mr. Pederson stated that it is the intent to discuss the creation of partnerships with community and civic groups to maintain the sites.  Mr. Pederson stated that this was the first step of many to implement the proposed project.  Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the distinction in funding construction versus service projects under the CDBG guidelines.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Projects to be submitted to Milwaukee County.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

IX.       Village President's Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

 

Attended the ICC meeting on July 14 and discussed the MMSD Audit and State Budget.

 

Attended the North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors meeting on July 17 and reported that the Bonds for the new Fire Station have been issued.  Also attended the Elected Leaders of the North Shore meeting on July 17.

 

Attended the Brown Deer Foundation meeting on July 21 and discussed the Village Pond project.

 

Stated that the Milwaukee Magazine article was published.

 

Received a letter from State Senator Kanavas regarding the current State Budget process.

 

Responded to a recent Letter to the Editor in The Brown Deer Herald, in which the response focused on the importance of the Visioning Committee, its mission, and the volunteers.

 

X.         Village Manager's Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

 

Met with Water Superintendent Marty Glodorski and representatives from Earth Tech to discuss the water distribution system.

 

Met with representatives from a Codification company to discuss the Village Code Recodification process.

 

Distributed and reviewed two articles from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance regarding the current State Budget process.

 

XI.       Recess into Closed Session pursuant to 19.85 (1)(g)(c) Wisconsin Statutes

 

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to recess into Closed Session.  The motion carried unanimously at 9:00 P.M.

 

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

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to reconvene into Open session.  The motion carried unanimously at 10:32 p.m. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Nealy to increase the Village Manager's salary per the chart presented by the Personnel Committee, retroactive to April 1, 2003, to $81,576 annually for the year 2003.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

XIII. Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at 10:34 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

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