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: Baker, Krueger, Nealy, Askew (arrived
Excused: Trustees
Schilz and Kundinger
Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village
Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney;
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Persons
Desiring to be Heard
Dave
Brouilette,
IV. Consideration
of Minutes:
It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded
by Trustee Krueger to approve the
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
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
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
Mr. Van
Gompel reviewed the proposal for an 800 Megahertz Trunked Radio System
Agreement with
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
_______________________________
Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager
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