Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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November 21, 2000
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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR KATHRYN BLOOMBERG IN THE CHAIR

ALDERMEN PRESENT: Gary Mahkorn, Jim Heinrich, Michael Jakus, Daniel Waffenschmidt, Richard Brunner, Thomas Schellinger, James Garvens, Scott Berg, Kari Clappier, Brad Steinke, Howard Washechek, Steven Ponto, Karl Schulz

ALDERMEN EXCUSED OR ABSENT: Don Bauer

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Administrative Services Dean Marquardt, Interim Police Chief Dan Tushaus, Deputy Finance Director Therese Hrica


Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. (A public hearing was heard previously - 2001 Budget.)


Alderman Washechek led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.


Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of October 17, 2000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

PLAN COMMISSION

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission minutes of November 13, including the minutes of the Plan Review Board of October 26, 2000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jakus and carried unanimously.


FINANCE COMMITTEE - Alderman Garvens, Chairman

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.


Alderman Garvens moved to adopt the Ordinance appropriating the necessary funds and adopting the budgets for the operation of the government and administration of the City of Brookfield for the year 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1766*


Alderman Garvens moved to adopt the Ordinance levying property taxes for the General, Wastewater Utility, Special Revenue and Debt Service Funds of the City of Brookfield for the year 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1767*


LEGISLATIVE AND LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Jakus, Alderman

Alderman Jakus moved approval of sixteen original bartender licenses and to table two original bartender licenses. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Original Class "A" Combination Alcohol License to Sendik's Brookfield, Inc., d/b/a Sendik's, 18985 W. Capitol Drive, Agent: Thomas Balistreri III. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Section 9.20.080 of the Municipal Code to prohibit discrimination in housing reference inquiries. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clappier. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1768*


Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Section 16.08.060 of the Municipal Code extending the time for filing a final plat with the addition of the following verbiage, "If the final plat is not submitted within 24 months after the last required approval of the preliminary plat, the Plan Commission may refuse to approve the final plat". The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1769*


Alderman Jakus moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Section 9.04.010 of the Mun. Code creating gun-free school zones and the City Attorney's office is directed to prepare an amendment to the ordinance to include amending the penalty section of the code to accommodate this Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1770*


BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving the State-wide Multi-Modal Improvement Program grant from Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation for pathway along Pilgrim Parkway from North Avenue to Gebhardt Road, the City's share to be $13,200. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6663*


Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving the Maintenance Agreement, as modified, between the City of Brookfield and the City of New Berlin for Greenfield Avenue between 124th Street and Georges Avenue. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6664*


Alderman Schulz moved the concurrence of the Common Council to direct the Engineering Department to move forward in implementing the Stormwater Plan which included the possible acquisition of properties in the area of North Avenue and Lilly Road as well as a home on Indianwood Drive. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously.


BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS/SEWER BOARD - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving the Dedication of Public Facilities (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) for Brookfield Lakes Corporate Center XVII. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6665*


SEWER AND WATER BOARD - Alderman Washechek, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & TV Inspection Project #2000-31 to DJC Enterprises Inc., d/b/a General Pipe Services for $59,375. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6666*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution levying special assessments against 17900 Knoll Ct., Lot 1, Block 2, Tax Key No. 1089-045, $4,114.40. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6667*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Final Resolution levying assessments against 14520 Tulane St., Lot 7, Block 5, Tax Key No. 1148-031, $3,247.60. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6668*


Alderman Washechek moved approval of the Resolution approving adjusted Sewer Service Rates, effective January 1, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried with Alderman Berg voting no. Resolution No. 6669*


COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Resolution appointing Dianne Horlamus and Karie Elliot as Elmbrook Humane Officers. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried, Alderman Heinrich abstaining. Resolution No. 6670*


Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Proclamation proclaiming the week of November 20-25, 2000, as "Organ Donation Awareness Week". The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.

Ald. Jakus has a son who died as a child waiting for a heart transplant. This cause was very dear to him.


There being no further matters to come before the Common Council, Mayor Bloomberg adjourned the meeting. (9:45 p.m.)


Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9686

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