BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

MARCH 15, 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; Larry Neitzel, Public Works Superintendent; Jesse Thyes, Planning and Zoning Specialist

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.             Public Hearing

 

A)        2004 NR216 Annual Report

 

The public hearing opened at 7:33 p.m.  Mr. Neitzel reviewed the program changes for 2004.  President Jaberg inquired about the storm drain stenciling program.  Trustee Krueger inquired about the Village’s Ordinance in comparison to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District requirements.  The public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m. 

 

IV.              Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

Jim Mayer, 8102 North 53rd Street, inquired about the Bradley Road street light poles leaning slightly towards the east.  Mr. Mayer also expressed interest in having holiday decorations erected on the street lights to enhance the area.  Mr. Mayer also expressed concern that the Festival Foods store on Brown Deer Road is closing.

 

Mr. Van Gompel recited a Resolution of Recognition for Martin Glodoski.  President Jaberg presented Mr. Glodoski with the Resolution.  Mr. Glodoski expressed his appreciation for the recognition. 

 

V.         Consideration of Minutes:     March 1, 2004 – Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the March 1, 2004, regular meeting minutes.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VI.       Committee Reports

 

A)        Building Board - Trustee Krueger

 

Trustee Krueger updated the Board on the activities of the Building Board and construction within the Donges Woods subdivision.

 

B)        Beautification Committee – Trustee Nealy

 

No meeting.

 

            C)        Park and Recreation Committee – Trustee Askew

 

Trustee Askew reported that the Committee met and discussed programs.  Trustee Askew also stated that the Committee discussed the recent events and activities of the Senior Citizens club.

 

D)        4th of July Committee – Trustee Krueger

 

Trustee Krueger stated the Committee is working on the entertainment and fireworks for the celebration.

 

E)        Ad Hoc Pond Committee – Village President Jaberg

 

President Jaberg reported on the progress of the proposed Pond Beach House and meetings with the consultant engineers.  The Committee will meet Thursday.

 

F)         Traffic and Public Safety – Trustee Askew

 

No meeting.

 

G)        Library Board - Trustee Baker

 

Trustee Baker reported on the Milwaukee County Federated Library System as well as the annual plant sale.  Trustee Baker indicated that the security cameras are set to be installed the end of March.

 

H)        Community Development Authority – Village President Jaberg

 

President Jaberg discussed the status of redevelopment of the 7600 North Teutonia Avenue site.  President Jaberg also updated the Board on the Community Development Authority’s approval of the Comprehensive Plan of Redevelopment, which is scheduled for Village Board consideration on April 5, 2004.

 

I)         Plan Commission – Village President Jaberg

 

1)         Ordinance No. 04-, “An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate, Repeal, Amend and Create Various Sections of the Village of Brown Deer Zoning Code, Related to “Financial Institutions””

 

President Jaberg reviewed the proposal and deliberations at the Plan Commission meeting.  Mr. Thyes reviewed the proposed changes approved by the Plan Commission. 

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Establish a Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 04-, “An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate, Repeal, Amend and Create Various Sections of the Village of Brown Deer Zoning Code, Related to “Financial Institutions”” for April 19, 2004.  The motion carried unanimously

 

J)         Finance and Public Works Committee – Trustee Kundinger

 

1)         Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction of North 60th Street from West Bradley Road to West Brown Deer Road

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposal.  Trustee Kundinger reviewed the budget for the project.  President Jaberg expressed concern about the timing of the project in relation to the School District operations.  President Jaberg also expressed concern with regard to the construction timeframe, signage, and signalization of intersections.  Mr. Neitzel stated that this project would be under the jurisdiction of the Village.  Mr. Van Gompel stated that all factors would be taken into consideration. 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to Approve an Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction of North 60th Street from West Bradley Road to West Brown Deer Road.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

2)         Ordinance No. 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Volume 2 of the Zoning Code, Chapter 10-10.09(A) Application Fees”

 

Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposal.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to Approve Ordinance No. 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Volume 2 of the Zoning Code, Chapter 10-10.09(A) Application Fees”, as amended.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

3)         Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Commerce Center of Brown Deer”

 

Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposed Resolution. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to Approve Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Commerce Center of Brown Deer”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

4)         Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Bradley Manor Senior Apartment Project”

 

Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposed Resolution. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to Approve Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Bradley Manor Senior Apartment Project”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

5)      Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Commerce Center of Brown Deer”

 

Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposed Resolution. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to Approve Resolution No. 04-, “Authorizing TIF District #2 Bond Payment – Algonquin Manor Senior Apartment Project”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

6)                  Ordinance No. 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Volume 1 of the Village Code, Chapter 5-10 Driveway Approach and Culvert Permits”

 

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the proposed Ordinance. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to Approve Ordinance No. 04-, “In the Matter of Amending Volume 1 of the Village Code, Chapter 5-10 Driveway Approach and Culvert Permits”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

7)         Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Establishing the Village of Brown Deer Drainage Ditch Rehabilitation Policy”

 

Trustee Kundinger reviewed the proposed Resolution.  Mr. Van Gompel provided additional information on the Resolution.

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to Approve Resolution No. 04-, “Resolution Establishing the Village of Brown Deer Drainage Ditch Rehabilitation Policy”.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

8)         Consideration of Vouchers

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve for payment for Check Numbers 43227 to 43291, Check Numbers 43295 to 43298, Check Numbers 43299 to 43346, Check Numbers 43347 to 43395, Check Numbers 43424 to 43500 in the amount of $499,305.50 and to ratify for payment, invoices due on or before March 15, 2004, in the amount of $10,439.69, aggregating a total amount of $509,745.19.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

K)        Personnel Committee – Trustee Baker

 

Trustee Baker provided an update on the Employee Personnel Manual.

 

VII.      Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VIII.    New Business

 

None.

 

IX.       Village President’s Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following:

 

North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors meeting on March 4.

 

Met with the elected Leaders of the North Shore.  The group discussed the joint court, lock-up, and dispatch consolidation study as well as discussed formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss Technology issues throughout the North Shore communities.

 

ICC met on March 8.

 

Public Policy Forum met on March 11.

 

X.         Village Manager’s Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following:

 

Received notification that Festival Foods will be closing, at the earliest, March 15, 2004.

 

North Shore Managers in the next week will be meeting to discuss the joint dispatch study. 

 

Similar to that of previous years, an employee get together has been planned for a May 15 Milwaukee Brewer Game.

 

The Committee recognition dinner will be held on May 21.

XI.       Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c) 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. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to Recess into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(c) Wisconsin Statutes at 8:48 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

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

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Baker to Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations at 11:16 p.m.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Trustee Baker requested that another closed session be scheduled at the April 5 meeting, and that Don Druckery of the Personnel Committee be invited to attend.

 

XIII.    Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to adjourn at 11:18 p.m.   The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

 

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