BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JUNE 16, 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, Askew (arrived 7:35 p.m.)

 

Excused:           Trustees Schilz and Kundinger

 

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

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

Dave Brouilette, 8081 North Cedarburg Road, expressed concern that large delivery trucks were accessing two Village businesses and making deliveries very early in the morning, as early as 3 a.m.  Mr. Van Gompel stated there were similar problems in the past, but that he was not aware of the most recent occurrences, and would discuss these violations with the businesses.

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     June 2, 2003 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the June 2, 2003 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously, with Trustee Nealy abstaining.

 

V.         Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

No action required.  Trustee Krueger stated that the Hafner single-family dwelling on the Building Board Agenda was located at 9454 Elm Court instead of 9454 Woods Circle.

 

B)        Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

No action required. 

 

C)        Park and Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew

 

No meeting.

 

D)        4th of July Committee – Trustee Krueger

 

No action required.  Trustee Krueger stated that the 4th of July Committee will be finalizing the details for the holiday celebration at its next meeting.

 

E)        Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

No meeting. 

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety – Trustee Askew

 

No meeting.

 

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

No action required.  Trustee Baker encouraged the Trustees and those interested to read the article in the Brown Deer Herald entitled “Library special assessment plan gets mixed reviews.”

 

H)        Community Development Authority – Village President Jaberg

 

No meeting.

 

I)         Planning Commission – Village President Jaberg

 

No meeting.

 

J)         Finance and Public Works Committee – Trustee Baker

 

1)         Purchase and installation of Replacement Equipment for the Park Plaza, Brown Deer Business Park and Opus North Street Lighting Systems.

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the memorandum prepared by Engineering and GIS Services Manager James Buske as well as the recommendation of the Finance and Public Works Committee.  President Jaberg requested an examination of street lighting assessment rates be conducted within the year.

 

It was moved by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the purchase and installation of replacement equipment by Outdoor Lighting and We Energies for the Park Plaza, Brown Deer Business Park and Opus North Street Lighting Systems for an amount not to exceed $32,000, including painting new equipment and disposing of existing equipment.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

2)         Consideration of Vouchers

 

It was moved by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve for payment Check Numbers 40814 to 40879, Check Numbers 40880 to 40924, Check Numbers 40925 to 40972, Check Numbers 41010 to 41033 in the amount of $264,292.13 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before June 16, 2003, in the amount of $8,916.27, aggregating a total amount of $273,208.40.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

K)        Personnel Committee – Trustee Baker

 

No meeting.

 

L)        Visioning Committee – Village Manager Russell Van Gompel

 

No meeting.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the Visioning Survey was distributed in the Village Newsletter and that a follow up postcard was sent the week of June 9 to remind residents to return the Survey. 

 

VI.       Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

 

VII.      New Business

 

A)        800 Megahertz Trunked Radio System Agreement with Milwaukee County

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposal for an 800 Megahertz Trunked Radio System Agreement with Milwaukee County.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the Village has incorporated the purchase of 800 megahertz equipment into the Village Capital Improvement Plan.

 

Mr. Dineen expressed concern with regard to the Liability Clause language contained within the Agreement.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by President Jaberg to authorize the Village Manager, subject to final approval of the Village Attorney, to enter into an Agreement with Milwaukee County to participate in the 800 Megahertz Trunked Radio System.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

            B)        Liability Insurance Claim – Michael Woodson

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Claim submitted by Mr. Woodson.  President Jaberg requested clarification as to whether the duties of Risk Management had been reassigned to the Administrative Services Director.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that as part of the reorganization, the duties were reassigned.  President Jaberg asked whether Park and Recreation participants are required to sign a Waiver before participating in any program.

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by President Nealy to deny the Liability Insurance Claim from Michael Woodson in the amount of $733.37 for damages to his vehicle by a softball while parked at the Brown Deer High School parking lot on May 28, 2003.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

            C)        Resolution No. 03-12, “Resolution Confirming Obligation to Contribute to North Shore Fire Department’s Budget to pay Debt Service on Bonds Issued by the Village of Bayside on Behalf of the Department.”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Request for Consideration being presented to the Board for approval and explained the need for authorizing said Resolution due to the conditions and the potential implications within the proposed State budget.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 03-12, “Resolution Confirming Obligation to Contribute to North Shore Fire Department’s Budget to pay Debt Service on Bonds Issued by the Village of Bayside on Behalf of the Department.”  The motion carried unanimously.

 

            D)        Resolution No. 03-13, “Initial Authorizing $560,000 General Obligation Bonds for the North Shore Fire Department.”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Request for Consideration being presented to the Board for approval and explained the need for authorizing said Resolution due to the conditions and the potential implications within the proposed State budget.  Village Attorney Dineen asked whether Bond Counsel has reviewed the proposal.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the language was drafted and reviewed by Bond Counsel.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Resolution No. 03-13, “Initial Authorizing $560,000 General Obligation Bonds for the North Shore Fire Department.”  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

            E)        Resolution No. 03-14, “Initial Authorizing $3,600,000 General Obligation Bonds for Capital Improvement Projects and Equipment.”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Request for Consideration being presented to the Board for approval and explained the need for authorizing said Resolution due to the conditions and the potential implications within the proposed State budget.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the proposed authorization coincides with the Village Capital Improvements Plan during the next three years and does not commit the Village to issuing the debt.  President Jaberg stated that the Resolution does not commit the Village to borrowing, but rather authorizes the Village to do so should the Village so desire.  Administrative Services Director Kasza stated that if enacted, the Board would be provided with sufficient analysis and the Village Board is required to authorize the borrowing.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 03-14, Initial Authorizing $3,600,000 General Obligation Securities for Capital Improvement Projects and Equipment.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VIII.    Committee Appointments

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Phil Kurtz to the Finance and Public Works Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Phil Kurtz to the Finance and Public Works Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of John Hermsen to the Park and Recreation Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of John Hermsen to the Park and Recreation Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

IX.       Village President's Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

 

Attended the ribbon-cutting dedication of the Pathway, the pathway connecting Algonquin School to Algonquin Manor Senior Apartments.

 

Attended Safety Days on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Bay Shore Mall in Glendale.

 

Attended the ICC Meeting, Brown Deer Chamber of Commerce Meeting, as well as the Flag Day ceremony.

 

X.         Village Manager's Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

 

Met with officials from the Village of Elm Grove who were touring the Village examining flood prevention facilities.

 

Met with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District to address vegetation issues at the pond near the High School.

 

 

 

The Brown Deer Foundation submitted a Community Development Block Grant Application for funding assistance with the removal of the Pond BathHouse.

 

Inquired whether the Board would be available to meet Monday, June 23 to consider a resolution regarding initially authorizing bonds for existing financial commitments to the Village of Whitefish Bay.

 

Stated that the Village may be receiving a petition from residents at River’s Edge Apartments regarding the closure of the frontage road adjacent to Green Bay Road.

 

Attended the Wisconsin City/County Management Association Conference.

 

Stated that the Village had received a few written complaints regarding the Public Fire Protection Charge and Staff is now in the process of formulating a written response.

 

Stated that the Kohl’s Food Store will be closing in mid August.

 

XIII.    Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn.  The motion carried unanimously at 8:45 P.M.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

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