Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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January 7, 2003

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 THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003, 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, Jack Shaw

 ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  Michael Franz

 ALSO PRESENT:  City Attorney Sue Schalig, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Chief of Staff Dan Waffenschmidt, Fire Chief John Dahms

             Mayor Jeff Speaker called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.  No one spoke during the segment set aside for the public to address the Council.

             The next Common Council meeting will be held January 21, 2003.

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

             Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of December 17, 2002.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens 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 Schulz and carried unanimously.

 Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving T.D. Waterhouse as custodian for investments for the City of Brookfield.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7009*

Alderman Garvens moved approval of Item #6, the Resolution accepting Assistance to Firefighters grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for purposes of acquiring fire department equipment; and Item #7, the Resolution approving 2001 capital projects fund budget amendment, requested by the Director of Finance and the Fire Chief, to recognize Federal FEMA grant revenues and authorize related expenditures.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.

 Item #6 - Resolution No. 7010*

Item #7 – Resolution No. 7011*


 LEGISLATIVE AND LICENSING COMMITTEE – Alderman Clappier, Chairman

 Alderman Clappier moved approval of 4 original bartender’s licenses.   The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

 Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Original Class A Combination Beer and Liquor License:  Ultra Mart Foods, Inc., d/b/a Pick 'N Save, 17295 W. Capitol Drive, Agent-Rich Lewandowski, subject to further administrative approval.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.


COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

 Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Calendar of Meetings for the year 2003, with the correction to delete the Community Development Authority meeting on January 28th.  The calendar represents regularly scheduled meetings additional meetings will be added as needed.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

 Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Mayor's Appointments.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

 Economic Development Committee

Joan S. Jenstead – Three year term expiring January 2, 2006.

 Library Board

Margaret Courtright – To fulfill the unexpired term of a member who resigned expiring July 1, 2004.

Mayor's Reappointments

 Economic Development Committee

Scott Oleson – Three year term expiring January 2, 2006.

David Penno – Three year term expiring January 2, 2006.

 

Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Clappier and carried unanimously.  8:15 p.m.

 

Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

 * May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office