BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JANUARY 19, 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, Schilz

 

Excused:           Trustee Nealy

 

Also Present:    Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; William Dineen, Village Attorney; Andy Pederson, Assistant Village Manager/Community Services Director; Steven Rinzel, Police Chief; Kathy Kasza, Treasurer/Administrative Services Director

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.       Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

President Jaberg commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

 

John Gibbs, 8542 North 63rd Street, commented on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and also inquired about a change in the conservancy boundaries within the Donges Woods subdivision.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that staff would research the change in boundaries.

 

Trustee Askew also commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

 

Michael Schlidt, 8650 North 68th Street, expressed concern with regard to the proposed senior housing development on 68th Street within the City of Milwaukee.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that staff has similar concerns with regard to the proposal and has met with the developer and also been in contact with the City of Milwaukee.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that staff has requested a joint meeting with the developer and the City regarding the proposal. 

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     January 5, 2004 – Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve the January 5, 2004, regular meeting minutes, as amended.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

V.         Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

Trustee Krueger reported that the Advance America signage plans had been approved.

 

B)        Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

                        1)         Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Proclaiming April 30, 2004 as Arbor Day”

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Proclaiming April 30, 2004 as Arbor Day”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)        Park and Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew

 

No report.

D)        4th of July Committee – Trustee Krueger

 

Trustee Krueger reported on the planning of the 2004 celebration.  Trustee Krueger indicated that the Committee is examining extending the hours of food and beer sales.  Mr. Van Gompel expressed staffing concerns with regard to the expansion of the festival to a two day event.

 

E)        Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

President Jaberg reported on the progress of the proposed Pond Beach House and meetings with the Historical Society and Brown Deer Foundation.

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety – Trustee Askew

 

1)         Update of Ordinance No. 03-, “In the Matter of Creating Section 5-1.10(B) through (H) of Article 1, Chapter V, Volume I of the Village of Brown Deer Village Code, “License Restrictions””

 

Trustee Askew provided an update on the most recent Committee meeting and discussion with the bar owners.  Trustee Askew reported that the Committee deferred the Ordinance for legal review by Attorney Dineen.  Mr. Van Gompel expressed concern with regard to the Committee’s request of the Village Attorney’s services and the costs associated with such a request.  Mr. Dineen provided information with regard to his review efforts to date.  President Jaberg recommended that staff contact the representatives of the bar owners to document their concerns so they can be responded to by Attorney Dineen. 

 

Chief Rinzel suggested that a deadline be placed on the representatives of the bar owners to submit their concerns.  Trustee Schilz expressed the need for a deadline and summarized the discussion and tenor of discussion at the last Committee meeting.  Trustee Kundinger also expressed support for a deadline.  Trustee Baker stated that he voted against referring the Ordinance back to the Committee and also expressed support for a deadline.  Trustee Baker stated that bar owners were provided the opportunity to speak at the last Committee meeting and did not take that opportunity.  President Jaberg reiterated the concerns expressed by the bar owners, including due process issues. 

 

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

No action required.  Trustee Baker reported on the status 2003 circulation statistics and a Friends of the Library donation.

 

H)        Community Development Authority – Village President Jaberg

 

No action required.  President Jaberg stated the CDA will be meeting Monday, January 26, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School Cafetorium.

 

I)         Planning Commission – Village President Jaberg

 

1)         Resolution No. 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Resolution 98-34 Granting a Conditional Use Permit for “Wireless Communication System” in the 5000 Block of West County Line Road in the R-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to AT&T Wireless.”

 

President Jaberg summarized the Resolution.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve Resolution 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Resolution 98-34 Granting a Conditional Use Permit for “Wireless Communication System” in the 5000 Block of West County Line Road in the R-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to AT&T Wireless”, without a public hearing since the change in antenna height is not considered to be a significant change in use of the property.  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 42613 to 42661, Check Numbers 42663 to 42709, Check Numbers 42710 to 42737, Check Numbers 42762 to 42788, Check Numbers 42789 to 42857 in the amount of $563,133.71 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before January 19, 2004, in the amount of $19,673.09, aggregating a total amount of $582,806.80.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

K)        Personnel Committee – Trustee Baker

 

No meeting.

 

VI.       Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VII.           New Business

 

A)                Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,675,000 Taxable Note Anticipation Notes”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the Resolution.  Brad Viegut, Robert W. Baird, reviewed the Sale of the Taxable Note Anticipation Notes.  Mr. Viegut discussed the savings associated with the proposal.  Ms. Kasza indicated that the first interest payment would be in April, 2004.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adopt Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,675,000 Taxable Note Anticipation Notes”.  The motion carried unanimously, by roll-call vote.

 

B)                Placement for Names of Village Trustee Candidates on April 6, 2004 Ballot

 

Attorney Dineen chose names from a hat to determine the placement of names on the ballot.  Names will appear as follows:  Roy Williams, Gary Springman, and Jeff Baker.

 

VIII.        Committee Appointments

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to appoint Leslie Latsch to the Beautification Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

IX.              Village President’s Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following:

 

Attended a Town Hall meeting held by Governor Doyle.

 

X.                 Village Manager’s Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following:

 

Brown Deer Water Utility held a public hearing with regard to the water rate increase, and the Public Service Commission has approved the rate increase.

 

Announced the resignation of Water Department superintendent, Marty Glodoski.

 

Provided an update on the Granville Heights development on North 68th Street.

 

Provided an update on labor negotiations with AFSCME, WPPA, and the Fire Department.

 

XI.       Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c)(g) Wisconsin Statutes for the following reasons:

 

(c)        Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.

 

(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 Schilz to Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c)(g) Wisconsin Statutes at 8:35 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

XII.      Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations

 

It was moved by Trustee Askew and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations at 9:20 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

XIII.    Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to adjourn at 9:21 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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