BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

MAY 3, 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, Krueger, Kundinger

 

Excused:           Trustees Schilz, Springman

 

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

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.             Persons Desiring to be Heard

 

President Jaberg announced that Trustee Baker and President Jaberg have been sworn into office.

 

Elizabeth Urpanil, representative of the Brown Deer Junior Woman’s Club, presented donations to various Village Committees and Departments, totaling $2,750.

 

John Gibbs, 8542 North 63rd Street, questioned why the Village Board did not approve the proposed transit shelters along Green Bay Road.  Mr. Gibbs requested that the Village Board reconsider their decision regarding the transit shelters.  President Jaberg indicated that the shelters were going to be reviewed at the Finance and Public Works Committee. 

 

IV.       Consideration of Minutes:     April 19, 2004 - Regular Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve the April 19, 2004, regular meeting minutes, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.

 

V.                 Unfinished Business

 

None.

 

VI.              New Business

 

A)    Resolution No. 04 -, “A Resolution Recognizing Oscar Kornblum Citizen of the Year”

 

Mr. Van Gompel introduced the Resolution.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve Resolution No. 04 -, “A Resolution Recognizing Oscar Kornblum Citizen of the Year”. The motion carried unanimously.

 

B)    Impose New Construction Moratorium within the Bradley Road Corridor Project Area Boundaries unless Authorized by the Village Board

 

Mr. Pederson reviewed the proposal, stating that the Community Development Authority has certified the Redevelopment Plan, and the next step would be for the Village Board to impose a new construction moratorium within the project area boundaries.  Mr. Pederson reviewed what would and would not be included as part of the moratorium, according to State Statute.  President Jaberg indicated that the moratorium would be in effect for six months, with an option to renew for an additional six months if needed.

Mr. Dineen provided additional background as it relates to redevelopment plans and State Statutes.  The Board discussed the merits of imposing a moratorium for the six month period.  Trustee Baker inquired about the need and reasoning for granting a request should it come forward.  Mr. Van Gompel indicated that any construction that falls within the criteria of the Statute would now need to be approved by the Village Board instead of staff issuing permits and granting occupancy.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve Imposing a New Construction Moratorium within the Bradley Road Corridor Project Area Boundaries for an initial six month period of time, unless Authorized by the Village Board.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

C)    Hearing Conservation Policy

 

Mr. Pederson reviewed the policy, who the affected employees will be, and the testing and training which will occur upon implementation of the policy.  Trustee Askew inquired about who will conduct the testing.  Mr. Pederson indicated the Village’s employment physician will conduct the testing.  President Jaberg inquired about testing procedures.  Mr. Pederson explained the testing process and procedures, and follow up evaluations, if needed.

 

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve the Hearing Conservation Policy.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

D)    Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Policy

 

Mr. Pederson reviewed the policy.

 

It was moved by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to approve the Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Policy.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

E)     Resolution No. 04- "In the Matter of Amending the Village of Brown Deer 2004 Annual Budget"

 

Ms. Kasza reviewed the resolution.  President Jaberg questioned why the Resolution was not first reviewed by the Finance and Public Works Committee.  Ms. Kasza indicated that due to deadlines, the item was not reviewed by the Committee, but it would be reported to the Committee at its next meeting. 

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve Resolution No. 04- "In the Matter of Amending the Village of Brown Deer 2004 Annual Budget".  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VII.      Committee Appointments

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Ron Kundinger, Beverly Lieven (Chair), Mary Fitzgerald and Julie Quirk for one-year terms to the Beautification Committee. 

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Baker to confirm the appointment of Ron Kundinger, Beverly Lieven (Chair), Mary Fitzgerald and Julie Quirk for one-year terms to the Beautification Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Ralph Witte as Chair for a three-year appointment to the Board of Appeals.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Ralph Witte (Chair) for a three-year term to the Board of Appeals.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Barbara Bechtel and Linda Carey for one-year terms to the Board of Health.

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to confirm the appointment of Barbara Bechtel and Linda Carey for one-year terms to the Board of Health.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Stephanie Moes for a five-year term to the Board of Review.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Stephanie Moes for a five-year term to the Board of Review.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Carl Krueger for a one-year term; and John Gibbs and Lavern L. Nall (Chair) for two-year terms to the Building Board.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to confirm the appointment of Carl Krueger for a one-year term; John Gibbs and Lavern L. Nall (Chair) for two-year terms to the Building Board.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Margaret Jaberg (Chair) and Tim Schilz for one-year-terms; and Kathryn Berger and Dave Wagner for four-year terms to the Community Development Authority.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to confirm the appointment of Margaret Jaberg (Chair) and Tim Schilz for one-year terms; and Kathryn Berger and Dave Wagner for four-year terms to the Community Development Authority.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Ron Kundinger (Chair), Carl Krueger, Gary Springman to one-year terms; and Susan Schneider and Terry Boschert for two-year terms, to the Finance and Public Works Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Baker to confirm the appointments of Ron Kundinger (Chair), Carl Krueger, Gary Springman to one-year terms; and Susan Schneider and Terry Boschert for two-year terms to the Finance and Public Works Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Jeff Baker for a one-year term to the Library Board.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Jeff Baker for a one-year term to the Library Board.   The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Gary Springman (Chair) for a one-year term; and Richard Goehre for a three-year term to the Park and Recreation Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to confirm the appointment of Gary Springman (Chair) for a one-year term; and Richard Goehre for a three-year term to the Park and Recreation Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Jeff Baker (Chair), Mark Askew and Don Druckrey for one-year terms to the Personnel Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Jeff Baker (Chair), Mark Askew and Don Druckrey for one year terms to the Personnel Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Margaret Jaberg (Chair), Tim Schilz and Jeff Baker for one-year terms to the Plan Commission.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinegr to confirm the appointment of Margaret Jaberg (Chair), Tim Schilz and Jeff Baker for one year terms to the Plan Commission.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Jim Jiracek as Secretary for a five-year term to the Police Commission.  President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Earl Janssen as President. 

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Krueger to confirm the appointment of Jim Jiracek for a five-year term as Secretary; as well as Earl Janssen as President to the Police Commission.  The motion carried unanimously

 

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Mark Askew (Chair), Ron Kundinger, Marty Ball, Roger Gordon, and Kathleen Schilz for one-year terms to the Traffic and Public Safety Committee.

 

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Kundinger to confirm the appointment of Mark Askew (Chair), Ron Kundinger, Marty Ball, Roger Gordon, and Kathleen Schilz to the Traffic and Public Safety Committee.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

VIII.    Village President's Report

 

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

 

Attended North Fire Department Board of Directors and Elected Leaders of the North Shore meetings.

 

Discussed efforts to create a North Shore Technology Committee to explore technology issues within the seven communities and the Fire Department.  Former Village Trustee Dan Krueger has been appointed to the Committee. 

 

Stated that the sign-up for the Fourth of July parade is now available.

 

IX.       Village Manager's Report

 

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

 

The Fire Department Departmental Report will be provided at a future Village Board meeting.

 

Attended CVMIC’s strategic planning session and will be scheduling a presentation for the Village Board by the Village’s insurance carrier, CVMIC, to overview the services provided by the organization.

 

The Bradley Road request for proposals have been distributed and are due back June 14, 2004.  The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee presentation on Bradley Road will be held on May 10 at UWM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X.         Adjournment

 

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Krueger to adjourn.  The motion carried unanimously at 8:39 PM.

 

 

 

 

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

 

 

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