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.

THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

Council President Steven Ponto in the Chair

Mayor Speaker was on vacation.

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

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:   none

ALSO PRESENT:  Special Legal Counsel Vince Moschella, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Interim Chief of Staff/Director of Facilities & Inspection Services Dean Marquardt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Information Technology Fred Miller, City Clerk Kris Schmidt

Council President Steve Ponto called the meeting of the Common Council to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.  No one spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for the citizens to address the Council.

The next Common Council meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2004.

Alderman Karl Schulz 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 2, 2003.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Schulz and carried unanimously.

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

PLAN COMMISSION

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the actions and recommendations of the Plan Commission as represented in the December 8, 2003, minutes (all items require Common Council approval except items #3, #5, #7, #8), including the Plan Review Board actions and recommendations of November 20, 2003.  Item #6, the request of Reina International Auto, only requires Council approval of the sign.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

Alderman Berg noted that the Commission had no discussion on the economic impact of the proposed Fountain Square proposal on the community.  He agreed with Staff that the best forum for this discussion was the public hearing schedule for January, 2004.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing application to the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce's Tourism Diversification Planning Grant Program.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7166-03*

FINANCE COMMITTEE

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

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving 2003 budget transfer requested by the Director of Finance and City Attorney:  $20,000 from Contingency account #101-910-590, to City Attorney Outside Legal Services account #101-103-560-003, for purposes of funding contracted legal services costs.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Schellinger and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7167-03*

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution approving 2000 and prior Capital Improvement Fund budget amendment, requested by the Director of Finance:  transfer unspent funds totaling $100,000 from Public Works Equipment account #201-113-700-923, Fire Station Repairs account #201-113-700-028, Moorland Road Signage account #201-113-700-032 and Capital Projects Reserve account #201-113-700-045 to County-wide Dispatch account #201-113-700-076.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7168-03*

No action was taken on the Resolution approving 2002 Capital Improvement Fund budget amendment, requested by the Director of Finance:  increase Library Grant Revenues, account #602-000-434-000 and Library Technology Project Expenditures, account #602-113-700-103-047, by $19,257, for purposes of recognizing technology grants and related expenditures.  Item tabled at  Finance Committee.

LEGISLATIVE & LICENSING COMMITTEE

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

Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Application for a Class A Combination Beer and Liquor License for Ultra Mart Foods, Inc., d/b/a Pick 'N Save, 2205 N. Calhoun Road, Agent – Jim J. Goetz.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

Alderman Clappier moved approval of the Application for a Fireworks User's Permit:  Gina Bartolotta, December 27, 2003, at 8:00 p.m., at Brookfield Central High School, for a wedding.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Alderman Wolff moved adoption of the Ordinance establishing salaries of certain elected officials (Municipal Judge) for calendar years 2004 through 2008.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg.  A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 1941-03*

Alderman Wolff moved adoption of the Ordinance establishing salaries of certain elected officials (Aldermen) for calendar years 2007 and 2008.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens.  A roll call vote was taken and carried Ayes 10, Nays 3 with Aldermen Berg, Schellinger and Franz voting nay.  Ordinance No. 1942-03*

This turned into quite the controversy.  See: Alderman Salaries

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Resolution amending the Official Traffic Control Map to install a yield sign at the intersection of Gateway Road and Intertech Drive (eastbound traffic on Intertech Drive approaching Gateway Road).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7169-03*

Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Resolution approving the Dedication of Public Facilities – Storm Sewer, for Clearwater Condominiums II (Clearwater Bay).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Franz and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7170-03*

SEWER AND WATER BOARD

Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Resolution approving the Dedication of Public Facilities – Water and Sanitary Sewer Main, for Clearwater Condominiums II (Clearwater Bay).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7171-03*

COUNCIL AS  A WHOLE

Alderman Schulz moved approval of the Resolution commending Thomas L. Garon, Surveyor, for 35 years of service to the City of Brookfield upon his retirement.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7165-03*

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

Economic Development Committee

J. Nathan Cunniff – Three year term expiring January 2, 2007.

Kenneth Dortzbach – Three year term expiring January 2, 2007.

Alderman Heinrich moved to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Shaw and carried unanimously.  8:25 p.m.

Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

The Common Council's Annual Christmas Party took place at the Venice Club following the Council meeting.  No official city business was discussed.

* May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office.

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