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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER Presiding  

ALDERMEN PRESENT: Steven Ponto, Kari Clappier, Gary Mahkorn, Scott Berg, Richard Brunner, Cindy Kilkenny, Jerome Wolff, James Garvens, Brad Steinke, Jack Shaw, Mike Franz, Thomas Schellinger

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Karl Schulz, Jim Heinrich

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Sue Schalig, Deputy City Clerk Renee Tadych, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Chief of Staff Dan Waffenschmidt, Economic Development Coordinator Pat Drinan

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 7:50 p.m. No one spoke during the 15 minute segment set aside for the citizens to address the Council.

Mayor Speaker, along with Alderman Garvens, presented the First Quarter 2003 Featured Business Award to Joseph Horning, President, and John Horning, Vice President, of Shorewest, REALTORS(r), located at 17450 W. North Avenue.

The next Common Council meeting will be held May 20, 2003.

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

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of April 15, 2003. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Alderman Shaw moved to take Items 4-12 as the Council as a Whole. The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg. Alderman Shaw withdrew his motion.

LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE

Alderman Clappier moved approval of seven Original Bartender Licenses (see Legislative and Licensing Agenda for individual names). The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved approval of ten Renewal Bartender Licenses (see Legislative and Licensing Agenda for individual names). The motion was seconded by Alderman Steinke and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Fireworks User Permit to Brookfield East High School, 3305 N. Lilly Rd., for a Homecoming Bonfire on September 24, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. (September 25th rain date), subject to the applicant notifying the abutting homeowners several weeks before the fireworks are displayed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Fireworks User Permit to Westmoor Country Club, 400 S. Moorland Rd., August 31, 2003, at 9:00 p.m., subject to the applicant notifying the abutting homeowners several weeks before the fireworks are displayed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw.

Alderman Schellinger moved to refer the Fireworks User Permit back to the Legislative and Licensing Committee to get more information on where the fireworks will be launched, due to several complaints by constituents living on Golf Parkway and Fairview Drive regarding leftover debris/shells in their yards. (The fireworks should not be launched towards Golf Parkway or Fairview Drive.) The motion was seconded by Alderman Kilkenny and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved adoption of the Ordinance amending the Municipal Code by changing references from Director of Planning and Zoning to Director of Community Development and Department of Planning and Zoning to Department of Community Development. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw. A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1912-03*

WATER BOARD

Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Final Resolution levying special assessments: John and Luanne Schaefer, 450 Leanore Ln., Tax Key No. BRC 1111-104, $7,110.40. The motion was seconded by Alderman Kilkenny and carried unanimously. Final Resolution No. 7072-03*

COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

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

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution awarding the bid for the Brookfield Square Well Pump Replacement Project #W-02-03 to Layne Northwest for $103,368. The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7073-03*

Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Mayor's Reappointments. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens.

Alderman Schellinger moved to nominate Alderman Scott Berg to replace the appointment of Dan Waffenschmidt's two-year term. City Attorney Sue Schalig clarified that the Council has the authority to confirm or disapprove the appointment, but not to appoint another member in lieu of the Mayor's appointment. The motion died for a lack of a second.

The motion to approve the Mayor's Reappointments carried Ayes 11, No's 1 with Alderman Schellinger voting no. It was recommended that the appointment be reviewed in one year.

Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Robert Scott - One year term expiring May 15, 2004. Dan Waffenschmidt - Two year term expiring May 15, 2005.

Alderman Ponto moved to table the discussion and possible action regarding Aegerter v. City of Brookfield to the May 20th Common Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Kilkenny and carried unanimously. 8:20 p.m. ___________________________________ Renee J. Tadych, Deputy City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.

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