| Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| September 7, 2004 |
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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 OF THE 26TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING ALDERMEN PRESENT: Scott Berg, Cindy Kilkenny, Thomas Schellinger, Jim Garvens, Jim Heinrich, Richard Brunner, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Ron Balzer, Christopher Blackburn (by phone), Mike Franz ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Beverly Wentz ALSO PRESENT: Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Finance Robert Scott, City Clerk Kristine Schmidt, City Attorney Vince Moschella, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, Planning Administrator Mike Theis Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m. One person spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for the citizens to address the Council regarding "keeping the best interest of the taxpayer in mind when preparing the budget". The next Common Council meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2004. Alderman Ron Balzer led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. A Public Hearing was heard at this time – request of Kingsway Homes and Realty, Inc. to zone 4235 N. Brookfield Road "Modified Suburban Overlay-Residential Cluster" and rezone a vacant lot identified as Parcel 1, CSM No. 5459 or Tax Key No. 1028-994-001 located at approximately 4185 N. Brookfield Road from "O&LI" Office and Light Industry District with "MSO-CS" Modified Suburban Overlay-Cluster Suburban development pattern to "R-3" Single-family Resident District with "MSO-RC" Modified Suburban Overlay-Residential Cluster development pattern and "C" Conservancy District for the purpose of permitting incorporation with The Preserve at Chapel Hill. (See separate minutes.) ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Berg moved approval of the Consent Agenda except for item "3c" which was removed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously. Recorded as a roll call. a) Minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of August 17, 2004, and the Special Common Council minutes of August 17, 2004. As recommended by the Finance Committee b) Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. c) Lease Agreement with Nextel Was removed from the Consent Agenda. d) Notice of Claim: Gerald Boll (recommendation to be denied). e) Resolution approving City financial policy regarding procurement. Resolution No. 7290-04* As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee f) Original Bartender's Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing agenda for names). g) Temporary Class B Beer & Wine License for: 1. St. Luke Congregation, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., "Fall Festival" October 2, 2004 – 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. October 3, 2004 – 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rev. Francis Malloy 2. St. Luke Congregation, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., "Showtime" October 15 – 29, 2004 – 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. October 30, 2004 – 12:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rev. Francis Malloy Council as a Whole h) Mayor's Appointment: Scott Nelsen (Athletic Director of Brookfield Central), Elmbrook School representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Corey Golla (Athletic Director at Brookfield East) will attend in his absence. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 3c) Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the lease agreement with Nextel Communications Inc. for the use of City-owned land and facilities for wireless communications facilities at the Brookfield Square site (pending City Attorney approval). The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7291-04* (End of Consent Agenda) FINANCE COMMITTEE Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $2,490,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection therewith. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7292-04* Alderman Brunner moved approval of the Resolution approving the 26th Common Council Strategic Plan 2004-2006. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich. Alderman Kilkenny moved to amend the Strategic Plan list, attached to the Resolution, to show the priorities indicated by the Common Council at the planning session Staff votes would be used to break a tie. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sutton and carried unanimously. Click here for a copy of the Strategic Plan The Resolution as amended by the change to the Strategic Plan list, carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7293-04* There were four legislative referrals. City Attorney Vince Moschella requested to amend Section 17.08.040 of the Zoning Code. Alderman Brunner requested that the Council Leadership Team, (1) consider starting committee meetings on Council nights at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:45 p.m., (2) consider starting committee meetings on Council nights earlier in order to accommodate #1; and consider holding committee meetings on non-Council nights in order to accommodate #1. Alderman Kilkenny requested the review of gifting of unused sick days to other staff members. A request was made that the Parks & Recreation Commission review parade guidelines and the abuse of political campaigning. Alderman Kilkenny moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Heinrich and carried unanimously. 9:15 p.m. ___________________________________ Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office. |