| Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| May 7, 2002 |
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Click here to download a PDF file of the official minutes. THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER Presiding ALDERMEN PRESENT: Thomas Schellinger, Steven Ponto, Jim Garvens, Kari Clappier, Gary Mahkorn, Jim Heinrich, Brad Steinke, Daniel Waffenschmidt, Jerry Wolff, Jack Shaw, Mike Franz, Karl Schulz ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Scott Berg, Richard Brunner ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Kolstad, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Information Services Fred Miller, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Fire Chief John Dahms, Police Chief Dan Tushaus, Director of Library Services Edell Schaefer, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Library Services Edell Schaefer Mayor Jeff Speaker called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:43 p.m. (A public hearing was heard previously for Clearwater Lakes Phase Two.) During the 15 minutes set aside for the public to address the Council, David Kwasny made a PowerPoint Presentation on Compost Initiatives (alternatives to burning yard waste). The Aldermen asked questions after the presentation. (The presentation may be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.) The next Common Council meeting will be May 21st. Alderman Brad Steinke led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Alderman Waffenschmidt moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of April 16, 2002. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Common Council Standing Committee Appointments (a) Appointments by Common Council President (Council confirmation not required), and (b) Appointments by Common Council President and Mayor (Council confirmation required). The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. All appointments are for 2002-2004 Aldermanic term (two years) unless otherwise indicated. (a) Common Council Standing Committee Appointments - Appointments by Common Council President (Council confirmation not required) - FINANCE COMMITTEE Alderman James Garvens, Chairman Alderman Richard Brunner Alderman James Heinrich Alderman Karl Schulz Alderman Tom Schellinger Alderman Scott Berg Alderman Jerry Wolff FORESTATION COMMITTEE Alderman Gary Mahkorn, Chairman Alderman Kari Clappier Alderman Mike Franz Alderman James Heinrich Alderman Tom Schellinger LEGISLATIVE AND LICENSING COMMITTEE Alderman Kari Clappier, Chairman Alderman Mike Franz Alderman Jack Shaw Alderman Brad Steinke Alderman Dan Waffenschmidt PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Alderman Steven Ponto, Chairman (see separate motions below) Alderman Kari Clappier Alderman James Garvens Alderman Dan Waffenschmidt Alderman Jerry Wolff (b) Common Council Standing Committee Appointments - Appointments by Common Council President and Mayor (Council confirmation required) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE Appointment by Council President Alan Nosbusch, Chairman appointment Alderman Jack Shaw Alderman Richard Brunner, Finance Committee Representative Appointment by Mayor (citizen terms coincide with aldermanic terms) Alan Nosbusch, term expires May 1, 2004 Scott Dryburgh, term expires May 1, 2004 Gary Jonardi, term expires May 1, 2004 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Jeff Speaker Appointment by Council President Alderman Karl Schulz, Chairman (Appointment of Chairman does not require Council confirmation) Alderman Gary Mahkorn Alderman Richard Brunner Alderman Jim Heinrich Alderman Scott Berg, Alternate Appointment by Mayor Alderman Mike Franz, Aldermanic alternate; serves in the Mayor's absence SEWER AND WATER BOARDS Mayor Jeff Speaker Appointment by Council President Alderman Richard Brunner, Chairman (Appointment of Chairman does not require Council confirmation) Alderman Scott Berg Alderman Gary Mahkorn Alderman Tom Schellinger Alderman Jack Shaw (alternate) Appointment by Mayor Alderman Mike Franz, Aldermanic Alternate; serves in the Mayor's absence c. Appointment of Council President to a Committee and Chairmanship. (a separate 3/4 vote required for each appointment) 1. Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Council President Appointment - Alderman Steven Ponto - as a member to the Personnel Committee . The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff and carried unanimously. 2. Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Council President Appointment - Alderman Steven Ponto - as the Chairman to the Personnel Committee. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously.
d. Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Mayor's and Council President's Aldermanic and Citizen Appointments (Council confirmation required). The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES COMMITTEE (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman James Heinrich BOARD OF APPEALS (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Gary Mahkorn (first alternate) Alderman Scott Berg (second alternate) Mary Roth - Term expires May 1, 2005 BOARD OF REVIEW (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Kari Clappier Alderman Jerry Wolff Marge Engelking - To fulfill the unexpired term of a member who resigned expiring January 1, 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Appointment by Mayor) Mayor Jeff Speaker, Chairman Alderman Jim Heinrich ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman James Garvens EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Mike Franz Lt. Jim Adlam - Term expires May 1, 2004 ETHICS BOARD (Appointment by Council President) Alderman Jack Shaw (Liaison) INDUSTRIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE (Appointment by Council President) Alderman James Garvens Alderman Brad Steinke LIBRARY BOARD (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Kari Clappier PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION (Appointment by Council President) Alderman Mike Franz PLAN COMISSION Mayor Jeff Speaker, Chairman Appointment by Mayor Alderman Karl Schulz - Term expires April 15, 2003 Beverly Wentz - Term expires May 1, 2003 Michael A. Faber - Term expires May 1, 2005 Appointment by Council President Alderman Brad Steinke - Term expires April 15, 2003 Alderman Jack Shaw - Term expires April 15, 2003 POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Jerry Wolff (Liaison) Elizabeth McGlynn - Term expires May 1, 2007 POPLAR CREEK SEWER COMMISSION (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Gary Mahkorn UNDERWOOD SEWER COMMISSION (Appointment by Mayor) Alderman Scott Berg Alderman Richard Brunner WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS BOARD Council President (or designee) Alderman Steven Ponto PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution relative to the purchase of 2.3 acres from David Bartlett and Diane Maglio, located at the southeast intersection of North Avenue and Barker Road (or Outlots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map #8193 for open space preservation and outdoor recreation use, in the amount of $30,000 with the necessary funding provided from the Public Site Fund. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6904* Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving the submitting of grant applications to the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources for a grant in Outdoor Recreation Aids for the Greenway Corridor Recreational Trail - Phase I Development projects (Beverly Hills Trail and the Deer Creek Trail). The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6905* BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution amending the Official Traffic Control Map to include the installation of signage to post Mitchell Park Drive at 25 m.p.h. and to prohibit parking on Mitchell Park Drive. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6906* COUNCIL AS A WHOLE Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the Offer to Purchase by Michael Dempsey and Katherine Petrantonio-Dempsey of 13025 President Avenue for $1,000, and the appropriate city officers are authorized to proceed with the conveyance of said parcel upon completion of the Certified Survey Map. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6907* Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Request from the Fire Department to purchase four LIFEPAK 12 Biphasic Defibrillators from Medtronic Physio-Control for $73,705.38 subject to provision of a warranty. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously. Alderman Clappier moved approval of eleven Original Bartender Licenses and ten Renewal Bartender Licenses. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Original Bartender Licenses: Hollie L. Benz, Louis H. Brouwer, Kimberly L. Carlson, John S. Cira, Angela M. Clementi, Susan M. Cotts, Anthony R. Hutson, Damon D. Kilbey, John J. Klink, Ronald D. Mifflin, Laura M. Schamott. Renewal Bartender Licenses: Eda M. Fantl, Beth L. Fewless, Peggy A. Geiger, John A. Lechman, Thomas J. Mosey, Kathryn A. Sabella, Rita M. Sabella, Paul F. Snyder, Linda A. Stiloski, Heidi M. Wettstein Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Temporary Class B Beer and Wine License - Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive; June 2, 2002; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (outdoor event). The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Fireworks User's Permit - Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive; June 1, 2002; 9:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Aurora Health Care/Metro Region and the City of Brookfield for the purposes of clinical training of Brookfield students in the programs of Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I) education. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6908* The next item was the Strategic Planning for the year 2002-2004 prepared by the Director of Finance Robert Scott. (The packet of information may be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.) Robert Scott explained the procedure. City Staff and aldermen were allowed to prioritize the importance of the proposed initiatives. The procedure took approximately 20 minutes. The information will be compiled and returned to the Council for at the May 21st Council meeting.
Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Waffenschmidt and carried unanimously. 9:40 p.m. __________________________________ Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9834 REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL PAGE 9834 MAY 7, 2002 |