BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

FEBRUARY 16, 2004 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, Kundinger, Krueger, Nealy

 

Excused:           Trustee Schilz

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; John Graeber, Police Captain

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

None.

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     February 2, 2004 – Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve the February 2, 2004, regular meeting minutes.  The motion carried unanimously, with Trustee Krueger abstaining.

 

V.         Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

Trustee Krueger updated the Board on the conservancy boundary change within the Donges Woods subdivision.

 

B)        Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

Trustee Nealy reported on the Adopt-A-Flowerbed program and the Audubon Society landscaping conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

 

            C)        Park and Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew

 

Trustee Askew reported that the Committee discussed program fees for spring programs and park permits.

 

D)        4th of July Committee – Trustee Krueger

 

No report.

 

E)        Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

President Jaberg reported on the progress of the proposed Pond Beach House and staff meetings with the consultant engineers.

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety – Trustee Askew

 

Trustee Askew reported on the demerit point system for liquor license establishments failed at the Committee meeting.  Trustee Nealy stated that she supported the ordinance.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that any Village Board member could request that any agenda item be placed on the Village Board agenda for consideration.  Trustee Baker requested that the matter be referred back to the Committee for future research.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that staff has exhaustively researched the proposed Ordinance and that referring the item back to the Committee would not produced any different result.  Trustee Baker stated that he felt the item should be discussed at a Village Board meeting to determine whether the consensus of the Village Board is the same as the Committee.   

 

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

Trustee Baker reported on the Annual Effectiveness Statement.

 

H)        Community Development Authority – Village President Jaberg

 

No action required.  President Jaberg stated the CDA will continue its Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School Gymnasium.  Mr. Van Gompel provided clarification on the redevelopment plan process.

 

I)         Plan Commission – Village President Jaberg

 

1)         Establish a Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to Section 4-4.02 of the Village of Brown Deer Zoning Code to Allow Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Supplies on Commercial Properties.

 

President Jaberg reviewed the proposal and deliberations at the Plan Commission meeting.  President Jaberg indicated that the attorney for the applicant would not be able to attend the March 15 meeting, and the applicant would not be able to attend the April 5 meeting.  The Board discussed the scheduling of the meeting. 

 

It was moved by President Jaberg to Establish a Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to Section 4-4.02 of the Village of Brown Deer Zoning Code to Allow Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Supplies on Commercial Properties on March 15, 2004.  The motion failed due to lack of a second.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Establish a Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to Section 4-4.02 of the Village of Brown Deer Zoning Code to Allow Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Supplies on Commercial Properties on April 19, 2004.  The motion carried unanimously

 

J)         Finance and Public Works Committee – Trustee Kundinger

 

                        1)         Consideration of Vouchers

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve for payment Check Numbers 42858 to 42860, Check Numbers 42861 to 42952, Check Numbers 42953 to 43059, Check Numbers 43060 to 43065, Check Numbers 43066 to 43143 in the amount of $1,007,413.26 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before February 16, 2004, in the amount of $6,539.70, aggregating a total amount of $1,013,952.96.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

K)        Personnel Committee – Trustee Baker

 

No meeting.

 

VI.       Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VII.           New Business

 

A)                Change of Agent Appointment for the Liquor License Held by Pick’N Save Store No. 6867 Located at 9200 North Green Bay Road.

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the change of agent appointment.  President Jaberg inquired whether the establishment had any violations or complaints.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that to his knowledge, they did not. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve the Change of Agent Appointment for the Liquor License Held by Pick’N Save Store No. 6867 Located at 9200 North Green Bay Road”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

B)                Authorize Village Manager to Execute the Settlement and Release Agreement between CVMIC and the Village of Brown Deer.

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the agreement.

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to Authorize the Village Manager to Execute the Settlement and Release Agreement between CVMIC and the Village of Brown Deer.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)                Purchase of IVACS In-Squad Computer Systems by Police Department.

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposal.  Captain Graeber detailed the history of these types of purchases and the timeframe for installation.  Captain Graeber indicated that the purchase was consistent with the 2004 budget.  Trustee Askew inquired about the process utilized for approval since it was not approved by the Finance and Public Works Committee.  Mr. Van Gompel stated the item has been budgeted in 2004.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Purchase IVACS In-Squad Computer Systems by the Police Department, as specified.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VIII.        Village President’s Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following:

 

Attended ICC meeting on February 9, and provided an update on the meeting discussions.

 

Attended Chamber of Commerce meeting, where an update of development in the Granville Station was provided.

 

North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors meeting was delayed to March.

 

The City of Glendale’s opposition to passing a Fire Department proposal for fire inspection fees.   

 

IX.              Village Manager’s Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following:

 

Elections will be held on Tuesday, February 17. 

 

Reported that the DOS based voter registration program will be utilized until such time that a State of Wisconsin Internet based system is in place, most likely within one to two years.

 

Village Hall lighting project has begun and is similar to that which occurred at the Library.

 

Bradley Road street lights became operational today.

 

Entered into an agreement with We Energies to provide management services for the Water Utility for a short period of time through the transition due to the resignation of Water Department superintendent.

 

X.         Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn at 8:41 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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