Council Meeting - November 6, 2001

November 6, 2001

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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR KATHRYN BLOOMBERG IN THE CHAIR

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

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Don Bauer, Michael Jakus, Gary Mahkorn, Jim Heinrich

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Chief of Staff Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Human Resources James Zwerlein, Economic Development Coordinator Pat Drinan

Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. No citizen wish to speak during the 15 minute public speaking segment.

The next Common Council meeting will be November 20th which will include the 2002 Budget public hearing.

Mayor Bloomberg announced that in attendance was Boy Scout Troop 246 from Hillside Elementary School. Boy Scout Troop 246 led the Council during the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Economic Development Coordinator Pat Drinan gave a presentation regarding the Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. The powerpoint handouts may be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.

Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of October 16, 2001. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

PLAN COMMISSION

The next item was the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the Regular Plan Commission's minutes of October 8, 2001, Item #2 - request of U.S. Cellular, c/o Beull Consulting Inc., 1325 Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703, for a conditional use for the purpose of constructing a co-located telecommunications facility consisting of a 150 foot telecommunications monopole with telecommunications accessory building sized for five tenants.

The Plan Commission recommended to approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Staff, subject to the building must be designed to standards that have been acceptable at other cellular locations in the City and that the lease terms be adjusted regarding a fifteen year depreciation schedule and lease rates prior to Council action on the conditional use ordinance.

Alderman Schulz moved to adopt the recommendation of the Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

Alderman Schulz moved adoption of the Ordinance granting approval of a conditional use permitting construction of a 150' monopole and a five tenant equipment building at 21225 Enterprise Avenue. The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1830*

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving a telecommunications lease with U.S. Cellular at the Fox River Water Pollution Control Center at 21225 Enterprise Avenue. The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6817*

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 approving the budget transfer requested by the Director of Community Development: $27,000 from the Contingency Account #101-910-590 to the Plan Commission Contractual Services Account #101-303-302-560; for purposes of funding additional costs related to the Calhoun Road South land use and transportation plan. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6818*

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing city staff to sign the required FEMA grant documents to purchase 14065 Oak Hill Lane. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6819*

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution removing the property located at 14065 Oak Hill Lane from Relocation Order and Resolution of Necessity. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6820*

LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Waffenschmidt, Acting Chairman

Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of eight original bartender licenses and to table one original bartender license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke and carried unanimously.

Alderman Waffenschmidt moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Section 5.24.040 L.2. of the Municipal Code establishing an appeal process for an economic development grant for a Reserve Class B License. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clappier. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1831*

Alderman Waffenschmidt moved authorization to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Section 17.120.70 of the Mun. Code regarding illumination standards. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Alderman Ponto, Chairman

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving an agreement to complete the transfer of an incumbent working under a Limited Employment Agreement to a regular appointment. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6821*

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution modifying non-represented employee Health Insurance premium contributions for calendar year 2002 coverage. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried Ayes 9, No's 1 with Alderman Steinke voting no. Resolution No. 6822*

Alderman Steinke is the Director of Community Development for Mequon, a counterpart to Brookfield's Dan Ertl. This resolution requires senior city staff, like the Director of Community Development, to pay alarger portion of helth insurance premiums. Alderman Steinke fealt this was an unreasonable reduction in the compensation for that position. Alderman Berg pointed out that leadership begins at the top, and that if the city is going to ask more of its employees to pay a larger share of the insurance premiums, it should start with the senior staff.

COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the request from the Department of Community Development to schedule a special exception public hearing for the purpose of permitting a zero foot paving offset to the east lot line of Parcel 2, C.S.M. No. 8094. The paving is an approved element of the plan and method of operation for the Pinnacle III office building located at 13755 Bishop's Drive. (NW 1/4 of Sec. 36) The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke and carried unanimously.

Alderman Washechek moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. 9:25 p.m.

Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9779

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