BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

OCTOBER 6, 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: Askew, Baker, Krueger, Kundinger, Nealy, Schilz

 

Excused:           None.

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; Jesse Thyes, Planning and Zoning Specialist; Ginny Goode, Park and Recreation Director; Chad Hoier, Park and Recreation Superintendent

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

None.

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     September 15, 2003 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve the September 15, 2003 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

 

V.         Unfinished Business

 

A)                Fairy Chasm Park Basketball Court Repair

 

Ms. Goode reviewed the proposal and warranty.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the warranty is the same as those associated with public works contracts.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the revised Fairy Chasm Park Basketball Court Repair proposal, dated September 17, 2003, for an amount not to exceed $8,966.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

B)                Ordinance No. 03-, “In the Matter of Repealing and Recreating Chapter 2, Article 14, Fourth of July Committee”

 

Ms. Goode stated that the proposed Ordinance includes each of the changes from the various review processes.  Trustee Kundinger inquired about whether an annual report would be submitted to the Village Board. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve Ordinance No. 03-, “In the Matter of Repealing and Recreating Chapter 2, Article 14, Fourth of July Committee”, as amended to include section 2-14.10, “Final Report”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)                Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of the Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of West Cloverleaf Lane In the Northeast 1/4 Section 3, T.8N., R.21 E. in the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

 

Mr. Thyes reviewed the proposed discontinuance and suggestion that the site be retained by the Village until the Water Department determines whether the site is needed for future location of equipment.  Mr. Thyes reviewed three small housekeeping changes to the proposed Resolution and Ordinance.  The Board discussed the future process regarding the discontinuance.

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of the Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of West Cloverleaf Lane In the Northeast 1/4 Section 3, T.8N., R.21 E. in the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin”, as amended.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

D)                Ordinance No. 03-, “An Ordinance to Amend the Official Map of the Village of Brown Deer to Reflect the Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of West Cloverleaf Lane

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Ordinance No. 03-, “An Ordinance to Amend the Official Map of the Village of Brown Deer to Reflect the Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of West Cloverleaf Lane”, as amended.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VI.       New Business

 

A)                Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated North Shore Fire Department Agreement”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed changes to the Resolution.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that the Village’s contribution to the Fire Department will decrease in 2004 by approximately $28,000.  The Board discussed the newly created inspection fee and its associated revenue and expenditures.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated North Shore Fire Department Agreement”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

B)                Domestic Relations Amendment to the United States Conference of Mayors’ Deferred Compensation Plan

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed amendment and the need to amend the United States Conference of Mayors’ Plan to match the Village’s other Deferred Compensation Plan.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve the Domestic Relations Amendment to the United States Conference of Mayors’ Deferred Compensation Plan.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)                Holiday Hours – Kohl’s Department Store

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed approval of extending holiday hours at Kohl’s Department Store.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Holiday Hours from November 28 through December 23, 2003, for Kohl’s Department Store.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

D)                Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Proclaiming October as Disability Awareness Month”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposal.  Trustee Schilz inquired about what actions the Village would be taking to raise awareness on the issue.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Proclaiming October as Disability Awareness Month”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VII.      Department Report – Community Services Department

 

Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director, presented information on the newly formed Community Services Department.  Mr. Pederson provided the mission statement, 2004 goals, and roles and responsibilities of each component of the Department.

 

VIII.        Committee Appointments

 

President Jaberg reviewed current Committee vacancies.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to appoint Trustee Krueger to a one-year term to the Fourth of July Committee and Earl Kittleson and Michelle Wescher for a term of three years to the Fourth of July Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to appoint Marty Ball to the Traffic and Public Safety Committee for the remainder of a term, expiring April 2004.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg stated that Donald Esche has applied for re-appointment to the Water Commission.  President Jaberg stated that since Mr. Esche is both appointed to the Water Commission and also works for the Utility as the bookkeeper, she would like time to make determination whether this a conflict.  The Board concurred.

 

IX.       Village President's Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following:

 

            This week is National Fire Prevention week.

 

Attended the Milwaukee County Economic and Community Development Committee and County Board of Supervisors regarding the Pond Bathhouse Grant.

 

Attended Town Hall meeting at the Brown Deer Library hosted by Congressman Sensenbrenner.

 

Wrote a letter regarding recent media reports concerning burglaries on Brown Deer Road, but not within the Village.

 

X.         Village Manager's Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following:

 

            Jill Kenda-Lubetski has been elected Treasurer of Metro Municipal Clerks Association.

 

            Appointed to CVMIC Board of Directors as a small community representative.

 

Distribution of the 2004 Village budget has been delayed due to technical difficulties and discussed potential meeting dates for review.

 

Community Development Authority met last week to discuss redevelopment of the Bradley Road Commerce Center.

 

Traffic and Public Safety Committee meeting will probably be cancelled this Thursday due to the lack of a quorum.

 

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

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to recess into Closed Session.  The motion carried unanimously at 9:12 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 10:20 P.M. 

 

XIII.  Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to adjourn.  The motion carried unanimously at 10:21 P.M.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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