Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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May 1, 2001
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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR KATHRYN BLOOMBERG IN THE CHAIR

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

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: None

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Director of Administrative Services Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Planning Administrator Mike Theis, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Fire Chief John Dahms, Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Kolstad, Deputy Finance Director Therese Hrica, Neighborhood Planner Carrie Johnson


Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at 8:45 p.m. (A public hearing was heard previously for the Public Works Highway Garage.)


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


Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of April 17, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

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 approval of the Resolution awarding the sale of $11,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection therewith. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6738*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $1,490,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes; providing the form of the notes; and levying a tax in connection therewith. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6739*


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Request from the Highway Department to purchase three Single Axle Patrol Truck Chassis's from Lakeside International for $157,335 (excluding installation packages). The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.


Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc. for professional services to conduct a mosquito management program and study in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and Alderman Schulz and carried Ayes 13, with Alderman Berg voting no. Resolution No. 6741*


LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Jakus, Chairman

Alderman Jakus moved approval of thirteen original bartender licenses; no action on the Renewal Bartender Licenses (no applications); and to grant a license to the tabled Bartender License. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.


Alderman Jakus moved adoption of the Ordinance permitting underage persons to enter and remain on the premises of a Class B License, subject to technical corrections. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1799*


COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Preliminary Resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Section 66.60, Wis. Stats. - Brookfield Road/Burleigh Road/Capitol Drive Water Main Project #2001-WM-01. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6740*


A presentation/briefing was made by Paris Rutherford, of RTKL Associates Inc., consultant, on two refined plans for the Calhoun Road South Neighborhood Plan Area. The Aldermen made comments on the two refined plans. No action was taken.


Alderman Schellinger moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. 10:25 p.m.


Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9726

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