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: Askew, Baker, Krueger, Nealy, Schilz , Kundinger
Excused: None
Also Present:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Public Hearing
A) Vacation and Discontinuance of a Portion of West
Cloverleaf Lane in the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, and
Amendment of the Official Map of the Village of Brown Deer
Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the
proposed discontinuance. Marc Maurer,
IV. Persons Desiring to be
Heard
Beth Urpanil,
V. Consideration of Minutes:
It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger
to approve the
It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Schilz
to approve the
VI. Committee Reports
A) Building
Board - Trustee Krueger
No action required. Trustee Krueger stated that the Building
Board preliminarily approved the new concession stand at the High School
stadium.
B) Beautification
Committee – Trustee Nealy
No meeting.
C) Park and
Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew
No action required. Trustee Askew stated that the Committee
discussed combining the Village Newsletter and the Park and Recreation brochure
to reduce operating costs. Mr. Van
Gompel stated that the consolidation of publications would be included as part
of the proposed 2004 budget.
D) 4th of
July Committee – Trustee Krueger
1) 2003 Final Report
Trustee Krueger reviewed the
final report. Committee Member John
Buckley discussed how the strength and weakness analysis will be utilized in
the next planning cycle for the 2004 event.
Trustee Krueger stated that 85 percent of the celebration was funded
through donations and other non-tax revenue sources.
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
1) Ordinance No. 03- , “An Ordinance
Amending Section 5-18.02(e)(4) Standard for Issuance of Permits for Parades and
Public Assemblies.
Trustee Askew discussed the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Van Gompel read the proposed Ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Askew and seconded by Trustee
Schilz to approve Ordinance No. 03- , “An Ordinance Amending Section
5-18.02(e)(4) Standard for Issuance of Permits for Parades and Public
Assemblies. The motion carried
unanimously.
2) Ordinance No. 03- , “ An Ordinance
Amending Article 1, Chapter X, Volume I of the Village Code Pertaining to No
Parking on West Schroeder Drive, east of North Green Bay Road.”
Trustee Askew reviewed the proposed Ordinance.
It was moved
by Trustee Askew and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Ordinance No.
03- , “ An Ordinance Amending Article 1, Chapter X, Volume I of the Village
Code Pertaining to No Parking on West Schroeder Drive, east of North Green Bay
Road.” The motion carried unanimously.
G) Library
Board - Trustee Baker
No action required. Trustee Baker stated that the Library Board has
been discussing cost saving initiatives, specifically replacing existing
interior lighting with more energy efficient fixtures. Trustee Baker also reported on the
forthcoming Friends of the Library auction and the recent completion of the
parking lot paving.
H) Community
Development Authority – Village President Jaberg
No meeting. President Jaberg reported that a meeting was
being planned.
I) Planning
Commission – Village President Jaberg
1)
Amendment to the Business Planned Development
Agreement for
President Jaberg reviewed the proposal. Mr. Van Gompel stated that the classification
of “weight loss clinic” would be added to the list of uses needing approval of
the
It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee
Nealy to approve the Amendment to the Business Planned Development
Agreement for
2)
Approve a Weight Loss Clinic “Inches-A-Weigh” to be
located within
President Jaberg reviewed the
proposal. Mr. Thyes stated that the
opening time within the maximum hours of operation was amended and approved by
the Planning Commission to
It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee
Nealy approve a Weight Loss Clinic “Inches-A-Weigh” to be located within the
Kildeer Court Facility in Suite 220 of 3900 West Brown Deer Road. The motion
carried unanimously.
J) Finance
and Public Works Committee – Trustee Krueger
1)
Purchase of Village Hall Computers
Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal. Trustee Askew questioned the warranty of the
computers and leasing versus purchasing computers. Mr. Pederson stated that the warranty issue
was examined at great length and felt comfortable with the warranty terms being
recommended. Mr. Pederson stated that the
lease versus purchasing option was examined but found to not be cost effective
at this time.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker
to approve the purchase of Village Hall Computers in an amount not to
exceed $5,500. The motion carried unanimously.
2)
Purchase of Police Department Computer Server
Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy
to approve the purchase of Police Department Computer Server and equipment
in an amount not to exceed $20,002.15. The motion carried unanimously.
3)
Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal. Trustee Schilz questioned whether a warranty for
the work was discussed with the contractor.
Mr. Hoier stated that a warranty was not discussed. Trustee Baker stated that he did not believe
that street paving projects offered such a warranty, and therefore felt no
warranty would be offered for this project.
The Board discussed the need and merits for a warranty. Mr. Hoier discussed potential construction
timelines should the matter be delayed.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee
Krueger to approve the
Trustee Baker questioned if the
court should be closed and requested the closure of the court be on the next
Agenda. The Board requested that the
warranty be further examined and discussed at the next Finance and Public Work’s
Committee meeting, and that staff provide further detail and information at the
next meeting.
4)
Resolution No. 03-, “Amend Resolutions 00-25 and 01-28
Policy for Public Deposits and Investments
Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal. Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the terms for
securities traded with the security broker.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee
Nealy to approve Resolution No. 03-, “Amend Resolutions 00-25
and 01-28 Policy for Public Deposits and Investments. The motion carried
unanimously.
5)
Renew SBC Local Phone Service Contract for Centrex
System and ISDN Lines
Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal, citing the
savings to the Village through the renewed contracts.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz
to Renew SBC Local Phone Service Contract for Centrex System and ISDN
Lines.
The motion carried unanimously.
6)
Consideration of Vouchers
It
was moved by Trustee
Kundinger and seconded by Trustee
Baker to approve for payment Check Numbers 41612 to 41665, Check Numbers 41666
to 41684, Check Numbers 41685 to 41698, Check Numbers 41699 to 41759, Check Numbers
41792 to 41832 in the amount of $335,275.99 and to ratify for payment, invoices
due on or before September 15, 2003, in the amount of $16,310.13, aggregating a
total amount of $351,586.12. The motion
carried unanimously.
K) Personnel
Committee – Trustee Baker
No meeting.
L) Visioning
Committee – Village Manager Russell Van Gompel
No action required. Mr. Van Gompel stated that the Committee met
after its report to discuss media coverage of its report and decided that it
was in the best interest not to respond the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article
headline. Mr. Van Gompel overviewed
efforts that could potentially be undertaken to address public relations
concerns and also stated that the Committee had fulfilled its responsibilities
and the report would now be considered by the Board in the future.
VII.
Unfinished Business
A)
Ordinance No. 03- , “In the Matter of Repealing and
Recreating Chapter 2, Article 14, Fourth of July Committee.”
Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed Ordinance, and
stated that a few of the pages were missing in the packet. The matter was laid over to the next meeting
to provide a final copy of the proposed ordinance revisions.
B)
Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of Furnishing Water
to Allen W. Williams, Jr., 8550 North Green Bay Court, River Hills, WI”
Mr.
Van Gompel reviewed the proposal. The
Board discussed previous legal proceedings with Mr. Williams. Mr. Dineen stated no connection exists
between the prior legal proceedings with Mr. Williams and the current
issue. Mr. Dineen stated that the
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy
to approve Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of Furnishing
Water to Allen W. Williams, Jr.,
VIII.
New Business
A)
Resolution No. 03-, “In the Matter of the Vacation and
Discontinuance of a Portion of
Mr. Van Gompel reviewed comments made during the
Public Hearing as well as in past processes regarding the proposal. Mr. Glodoski inquired as to whether the area
could potentially be maintained as an easement for Water Department
disinfection facilities. Mr. Dinneen
stated that the Village could consider several alternatives for the use of the
property. Mr. Dineen stated that the
Village has appropriately followed all posting requirements and the Village
would not need to restart the process, if laid over to the next meeting.
Alfred Davis,
B)
Ordinance No. 03- , “An Ordinance to Amend the
Official Map of the
Pursuant to discussion of the previous agenda item,
this item was also laid over to the next meeting.
C)
Earth Tech Proposal for Water System Disinfection
Facilities
Mr. Glodoski provided the history surrounding the issue
and also reviewed the current proposal.
Mr. Askew inquired about whether anyone has been sick as a result of
this issue. Mr. Glodoski stated that no
one has been sick and this issue does not present health risks. Mr. Askew inquired about water quality. Mr. Glodoski indicated that water quality has
not been impacted.
The Board discussed the extent of the problem in other
communities as well as efforts being taken in conjunction with the City of
President Jaberg requested clarification of the
shocking procedure for the water distribution system. Mr. Glodoski indicated that increased doses
of chlorine would be injected, but within safety guidelines and subject to
approval of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Glodoski overviewed outreach efforts to the
public to ensure the public is aware of the Water Department’s efforts. Tentative schedules indicate the installation
of temporary equipment would be completed by February, 2004.
It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Krueger
to approve the agreement with Earth Tech for Water System Disinfection Facilities in
an amount not to exceed $32,000. The motion carried unanimously.
D)
Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Proclaiming
September 29 –
President
Jaberg reviewed the proposal and activities associated with Race Equality
Week. Trustee Askew expressed
appreciation with efforts the Village was taking to promote the event and
suggested that the week be highlighted in calendar materials distributed by the
Village next year.
It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee
Krueger to approve Resolution No. 03-, “A Resolution Proclaiming
September 29 – October 4, 2003 as Race Equality Week in the Village of Brown
Deer”. The motion carried unanimously.
IX.
Village President’s Report
President Jaberg reported on the
following items:
Attended the North Shore Fire
Department Board of Directors meeting where the Department budget and Station 5
construction were discussed.
Attended the ICC meeting where enhanced
911 legislation and the
X.
Village Manager’s
Report
Mr. Van Gompel reported on the
following items:
Progress
of construction on traffic signals at
2003
Street Paving project is completed.
North
Shore Managers are exploring the use of one attorney for labor negotiations.
XI.
Recess into
Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(g) Wisconsin Statutes for the following
reasons:
(g)
Conferring with
legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in
which it is or is likely to become involved.
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded
by Trustee Krueger to Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(g)
Wisconsin Statutes at
XII.
Reconvene into
Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations
It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded
by Trustee Schilz to Reconvene into Open Session at
XIII.
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded
by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at
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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager
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