Alderman Berg's personal commentary on the item, if any, appears in this typeface. Alderman Berg takes sole responsibility for the comments and they might not represent the official policy of the City of Brookfield or the opinions of other individual alderman.

REVISED

THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR BLOOMBERG Presiding in the Chair.

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

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Daniel Waffenschmidt

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Chief of Staff Dean Marquardt, Fire Chief John Dahms, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Library Services Edell Schaefer, Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Kolstad, Parks & Forestry Superintendent Gary Majeskie

Mayor Bloomberg called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:50 p.m.

99th Representative Frank Urban and 98th Representative Marc Duff addressed the Common Council relative to the Governor's Budget Proposal prior to the meeting. (No action was taken.) Vincent Kuttemperoor read from a statement relative to the Governor's Budget Proposal (on file at the City Clerk's office).

A real high point was when Alderman Garvens, a lifelong conservative Republican, stated his extreme disagreement with Governor McCallum's characterization of local officials as "big spenders". Both Assemblymen assured the council that they were not consulted about, nor did they agree with, that statement.

The next Common Council meeting will be February 19, 2002.

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

Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of January 22, 2002. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

PLAN COMMISSION

The City Clerk referred to the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the January 28, 2002, Plan Commission meeting minutes, excluding Item #1 - Request of TeleCorp/SunCom for a conditional use, revised plan and method, and lease agreement.

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Plan Commission's actions and recommendations as represented in the January 28, 2002, Plan Commission meeting minutes, excluding Item #1 - Request of TeleCorp/Sun Com for a conditional use, revised plan and method, and lease agreement. 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 Schulz and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Request from the Fire Department to purchase an ambulance body from Foster Coach Sales for $66,965. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving amendments to the 2002 Capital Improvements budget requested by the Director of Finance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6853*

Alderman Garvens moved approval of Item #8, the Initial Resolution authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,940,000: a public works building for housing machinery and equipment; Item #9, Initial Resolution authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $725,000: street improvement and bridge replacement costs; Item #10, Initial Resolution authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $700,000: storm sewerage improvements; Item #11, Initial Resolution authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,925,000: water utility improvements; and Item #12, Initial Resolution authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000: park improvements. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.

Item #8 - Resolution No. 6854* Item #9 - Resolution No. 6855* Item #10 - Resolution No. 6856* Item #11 - Resolution No. 6857* Item #12 - Resolution No. 6858*

FORESTATION COMMITTEE - Alderman Mahkorn, Chairman

Alderman Mahkorn moved approval of the Resolution authorizing continued City participation in the 2002 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program administered by the Wisconsin D.N.R., and allocation of funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from the Forestation account as the City's cost share of the program. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6859*

LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Waffenschmidt, Acting Chairman

Alderman Jakus moved approval of nine original Bartender Licenses and to table one license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved approval to grant a bartender's license to a previously tabled bartender's license. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Alderman Ponto, Chairman

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving a Paramedic Training Agreement between the City of Brookfield and Marquette County. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6860*

Alderman Ponto moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Ordinance #1833 - the 2002 Positions Ordinance - to re-title the positions from Paralegal Secretary to Paralegal; from Community Relations Administrator to Quality Service Manager; from Office Manager (Police Dept.) to Administrative Specialist; and from Engineering Secretary to Administrative Assistant. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1852*

Alderman Berg asked to separate the two positions in the next item for the purposes of discussion and a vote.

Alderman Ponto moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Ordinance #1849 - the 2002 Salary Ordinance - to re-title the position of Customer Service Manager to Quality Service Manager. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.

Alderman Ponto moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Ordinance #1849 - the 2002 Salary Ordinance - to adjust the salary for the position of Deputy City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1853*

Alderman Berg requested that these items be separated to ensure that the alderman had a chance to readily voice any objections. The salary adjustment for the Deputy City Clerk was completely deserved and non-controversial.

However, the re-titling of a position also encompassed a change in responsibilities for the position holder compared to the previous person. The duties of the position include writing the city newsletter, issuing press releases, and (this is the new part) monitoring how citizens are treated when they contact City Hall with an issues. This position could easily have been eliminated, at a savings of about $75,000 (salary AND benefits), but the Council unanimously supported it.

Alderman Ponto moved adoption of the Ordinance creating Section 2.76.020 S. exempting from Civil Service the position of Quality Service Manager. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1854*

WATER BOARD - Alderman Washechek, Chairman

Alderman Washechek moved the Resolution approving the agreement for the design of the North Avenue and Lilly Road Water Main Extensions to Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $74,940. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6861*

COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the By-laws of the Community Development Authority, with the direction to staff to clarify sections 4 and 8 relative to the position of treasurer. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Resolution regarding the Governor's Budget Proposal. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6862*

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Resolution expressing intent to be a participant in the countywide communications center and supporting its creation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6863*

Alderman Jakus moved approval of the Mayor's Appointment: Chairperson to the Community Development Authority. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously.

Community Development Authority Kathryn C. Bloomberg, Mayor - Chairperson, Community Development Authority, Term Expires April 16, 2002.

Notice that the term expires when Mayor Bloomberg leaves office. If she is to continue as a member of the CDA, the new mayor must appoint her and the Council must approve the appointment.

Alderman Garvens moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Washechek and carried unanimously. 10:17 p.m.

Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9804

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