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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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, Kari Clappier, Gary Mahkorn, Scott Berg, Richard Brunner, Jim Heinrich, Cindy Kilkenny, Karl Schulz, Jerome Wolff, James Garvens, Brad Steinke, Michael Franz

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Jack Shaw

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Chief of Staff Dan Waffenschmidt, Director of Information Technology Fred Miller

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:35 p.m, after the public address to the Council and the Presentation on Sister Cities.

Three people spoke during the segment set aside for the public to address the Council, mainly concerning the highway improvement project for Greenfield Avenue from Calhoun Road to Baythorn Way.

A presentation was made by Kate Bloomberg (former Mayor), David Mungenast (business owner), Dr. Matt Gibson (Elmbrook School Superintendent) and Glen Keddie regarding Sister Cities. (Handouts can be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.)

The next Common Council meeting will be held December 17th.

Alderman Kari Clappier led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of November 19, 2002, with the correction to the Cigarette Ordinance votes to include the names of the Aldermen who voted Aye and Nay. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Alderman Ponto moved to change the order of the agenda to take Item #14 out of order. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution accepting Seligenstadt, Germany, as Sister City to the City of Brookfield. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried 12 Ayes and one no. Alderman Berg voting "no". Resolution No. 7000*

The Sister Cities program is a wonderful opportunity for residents of Brookfield to learn more about the people and culture of another country. It also provides educational benefits to the school district, which were described by Dr. Gibson during the presentation.

Unfortunately, this is a lousy time to create new programs. No attempt was made to solicit private donations for this. People actually making the trip do so at their own expense.

The council that just two weeks before had raised your property tax levy by $1.2 million now decides to spend $2,500 of that money to provide an excuse for residents to take a European vacation. When Alderman Berg asked Elmbrook School Superintendent Gibson how much the school district would be contributing, he admitted that it was nothing. I think the city should stay in the city business and the school district should stay in the education business. Redirecting funds from the city to provide for public education is not good policy.

Another odd point is that the $2,500 is taken from an obscure fund ("#510-001 Special Activities") in the mayor's office budget, which is usually reserved for things like picnics recognizing volunteers..

FINANCE COMMITTEE - Alderman Garvens, Chairman

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

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the contract with Energenecs for purpose of calcium hypochlorite chlorinators for a price not to exceed $105,547. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6996*

Alderman Garvens moved to deny the Notice of Claim: Avery Gaitens. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE AND LICENSING COMMITTEE - Alderman Clappier, Chairman

Alderman Clappier moved approval of 25 Original Bartender Licenses. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Original Class B Beer and Class C Wine for Dinolfo Services, LLC, d/b/a Bear Rock Café, 18895 W. Capitol Drive (Towne Centre), Thomas C. Dinolfo-Agent. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved adoption of the Ordinance amending Section 15.24 of the Municipal Code regarding Lawn and Yard Maintenance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1898*

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Schulz, Chairman

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving the State/Municipal Agreement for a highway improvement project-Greenfield Avenue (STH 59) from Calhoun Road to Baythorn Way. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner.

Alderman Clappier moved to table this item to the December 17th Common Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. Alderman Berg requested that a roll call be taken. The motion failed Ayes 4, No's 9 with Aldermen Steinke, Ponto, Heinrich and Clappier voting "Aye".

The vote on the original motion carried Ayes 11, No's 2 with Alderman Clappier and Heinrich voting "no". Resolution No. 6997*

WATER BOARD - Alderman Brunner, Chairman

Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Gebhardt Road Pressure Zone Transfer Station Project #WS-02-04 to Advanced Sewer & Water, Inc. in the amount of $229,900. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6998*

COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving the Legal Services Agreement between Attorney E. Joseph Kershek and the City of Brookfield in prosecuting the City's ordinance violations. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6999*

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Appointment of Election Inspectors (pollworkers) and Special Voting Deputies. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried Ayes 12 with Aldermen Heinrich abstaining.

Alderman Heinrich's wife was one of the people appointed to monitor elections. Policy forbids her from working in the same district her husband represents.

Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. 9:15 p.m.

__________________________________ Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. 9856

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