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Village of
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Beautification
Committee - Tuesday following 2nd Monday monthly at 6:30 PM |
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BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE
To devise and implement ways and means of
enhancing the beauty of the community, subject to the approval of the Village Board, and
perform duties and functions as required by Chapter VIII, Article 5 of the Village
Code relating to landscaping and beautification. Most developments and
redevelopments in the Village that involve landscaping are required to meet before the
Beautification Committee for approval of the landscaping plans. The committee is
also active in Volunteer planting efforts, hardwood savannah preservation projects, and
public right of way beautification. Email.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Jurisdiction to hear and decide
appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision,
or determination of the Village Building Inspector in the enforcement of the
Zoning Code. The Board will hear appeals and grant variance or special
exceptions, or uphold the decision of the Building Inspector, as it deems
necessary and appropriate within the provisions of the Zoning Code.
BOARD OF REVIEW
Meets annually to carefully examine the tax roll and correct all apparent errors in
description or computation, and shall add all omitted properties. The Board cannot
change any value as fixed by the Assessor except upon sworn oral testimony produced for
that purpose.
BUILDING BOARD
To consider building permits for all structures for which a permit is
required. The Board considers the various permits based on a variety of elements:
building site, exterior elevations, architectural appeal, composition with
surrounding and existing structures, and impact upon neighboring properties and
structures. All buildings other than single family detached residence buildings
require colored renderings of the proposed buildings. The Building Board also
considers all signage requests and changes in the Village.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Created to act as the Housing Authority and
Redevelopment Authority, with responsibilities for projects relating to blight
eliminations, clearance of undesirable conditions, urban renewal and redevelopment
programs. The Authority may also issue bonds or notes from time to time for
essential public and government purposes.
FINANCE/PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
To review and make
recommendations to the Village Board relating to all Village expenditures for
expenses and capital improvements. As the title demonstrates, the
Committee is particularly involved with the Village finances as coordinated by
the Administrative Services Department, and with the procedures and policies of
the Public Works Department.
FOURTH OF JULY
COMMITTEE
The Fourth of
July Committee is involved in the coordination and delegation of functions and duties to
established sub-committees that will provide orderly and traditional Independence Day
activities in the Village. The Committee has exclusive authority on activities in
the Village Park, grounds and buildings during the 4th of July event.
LIBRARY BOARD
Acts as an oversight body with
regards to the Brown Deer Public Library. The Board reviews and considers
Library policies and procedures.
NORTH SHORE BOARD OF
HEALTH
Governs the health department and
assures the enforcement of state public health statutes and public health rules.
The Board of Health assesses public health needs and advocates for the provision
of necessary public health services; develops policy and provides leadership
emphasizing public health needs; advocates for equitable distribution of public
health resources; and assures that measures are taken to provide an environment
in which the population can be healthy.
PARK & RECREATION
COMMITTEE
To facilitate and guide the
development and operation of park and recreation programs and facilities for the
citizens of the Village. The Committee reviews programs, recommends
recreational services as deemed desirable for the community, consider facility
improvements, help identify new programs, consider departmental policies, and
assist in promoting programs and services.
PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Responsible for the development and revision of the Employee Personnel Manual,
annual review of employee salary ranges, periodic review of employee benefit
packages, and assisting with performance review procedures. The Committee
has also been involved in considering changes to the organizational structure of
the Village departments and personnel.
PLAN COMMISSION
Study and make recommendations to the Village
Board in matters of proposed zoning changes, subdivision plats, Master Plan and
Official
Village Map review, and activities in the B-3 Commercial District. One of the most
frequent duties of the Commission is the study and recommendation of conditional permitted
use applications.
POLICE COMMISSION
Responsible for the appointment of the Police Chief and the approval of
subordinate appointments to the Police Department. The Commission shall act as an
appeal board on disciplinary matters when so requested.
TRAFFIC & PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Responsible for ensuring the
enforcement of all traffic, human rights, protection of property, and other
miscellaneous regulatory ordinances. The Committee is charges with the
responsibility to submit recommendations to the Village Board regarding the
enhancement and promotion of safety issues brought to its attention that are not
already addressed by the Village Code or State Statutes.
WATER COMMISSION
Acts as an oversight body for
the Brown Deer Public Water Utility. Water Utility expenditures are
reviewed and audited by the Commission.