| Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| April 5, 2005 |
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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, APRIL 5, 2005, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING ALDERMEN PRESENT: Scott Berg, Thomas Schellinger, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Ron Balzer, Christopher Blackburn, Jim Heinrich, Cindy Kilkenny, Beverly Wentz, Richard Brunner, Mike Franz ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED: Jim Garvens ALSO PRESENT: Planning Administrator Mike Theis, City Attorney Vince Moschella, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Kolstad Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m. The next Common Council meeting will be April 19, 2005. Boy Scout Troop 56 from Dixon Elementary led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Kate Bloomberg, County Executive Dan Finley, and Dave Mungenast of the Sister City Committee gave background of the committee, explained the partnerships and described the International Youth Camp. Albert Merget presented the City of Brookfield with a check to support the Youth Camp activities from Offenbach County, Germany. ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Alderman Sutton moved out of order item #17, the Resolution commending William (Bill) Winget for over 36 years of service to the City of Brookfield Highway Department. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Mayor Speaker read the resolution recognizing Bill Winget for his work. Bill stated he appreciated working for the City for all of his 36 years and stated he worked under all four mayors of the City of Brookfield. Alderman Sutton moved approval of the Resolution commending William (Bill) Winget for over 36 years of service to the City of Brookfield Highway Department. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 7378-05* Two public hearings were heard regarding the requests of Liberty Property Trust at 245 S. Executive Drive, and John Dickerson at 16480 Burleigh Place (see separate minutes). Hearings ended at 8:50 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Consent Agenda, except for Item #17 (which was acted on earlier). The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. Recorded as a roll call. 3) Minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of March 15, 2005 As recommended from the Finance Committee 4) There were no Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action. 5) Request to deny a claim: Cleon Brown. 6) Resolution rescinding 2004/05 property taxes on personal property account 8155, Wyndham Garden Hotel, in the amount of $27,112.02. Resolution No. 7379-05* 7) Resolution approving 2005 budget transfer requested by the Director of Finance: transfer $2,800 from Contingency account #101-910-590 to Finance Department tax refund account 101-201-550-938, for purposes of funding City portion of rescinded property taxes. Resolution No. 7380-05* 8) Resolution approving revised City financial policy regarding budget development. Resolution No. 7381-05* 9) Request of the Fleet Division to purchase two patrol truck chassis from Lakeside International for $115,400. 10) Resolution approving an agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for the 2005 mosquito management program in an amount not to exceed $165,000. Resolution No. 7382-05* 11) Resolution approving amendments to the 2005 capital improvement budgets requested by the Director of Finance. Resolution No. 7383-05* 12) Resolution approving amendments to prior year capital improvement budgets requested by the Director of Finance: transfer funds from capital projects reserve account to fund 2005 project expenditures. Resolution No. 7384-05* 13) Initial Resolutions authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed:
As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee 14) Approval of six Original Bartender Licenses and to table one license (see Legislative & Licensing agenda for names). As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission 15) Resolution approving a form resolution and the filing of applications to the State of Wisc. Department of Natural Resources for a grant in outdoor recreation aids for park and Greenway Trail System. Resolution No. 7393-05* Council As A Whole 16) Resolution relative to the designation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the basis for all Incident Management in the City of Brookfield. Resolution No. 7394* 17) Approved previously. (End of Consent Agenda) 18) Items Removed from the Consent Agenda: No further items were removed. FINANCE COMMITTEE 19) Alderman Heinrich moved approval of the Resolution approving City sponsorship of Sister City International Youth Camp to be held in Waukesha County in July 2005, establishing a budget and appropriating the necessary funds, and authorizing City officials to enter into necessary contracts related to the camp. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried Ayes 12, Nays 1 with Alderman Berg voting nay. Resolution No. 7395-05* 20) Legislative Referrals: a. Alderman Heinrich requested that the Board of Public Works review the issue of on-road bike paths versus off-road bike paths. Alderman Kilkenny moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously. 9:00 p.m. ___________________________________ Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk * May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office. |