Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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April 18, 2006

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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF THE 27TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING

 ALDERMEN PRESENT:  Scott Berg, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Christopher Blackburn, Mark Nelson (via telephone), James Garvens, Ron Balzer, Mike Franz, Bill Carnell, Bob Reddin, Jerry Mellone, Lisa Mellone

 ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  None

 ALSO PRESENT:  Assistant City Attorney Karen Flaherty, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kristine Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Information Technology Kevin Beck,  Economic Development Coordinator Pat Drinan, Planning Administrator Mike Theis


Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m.

 Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Joseph R. Wall swore-in re-elected Mayor Jeff Speaker and the newly elected and re-elected Aldermen:  Bill Carnell, Bob Reddin, James Garvens, Gary Mahkorn, Jerry Mellone, and Lisa Mellone.  The City Clerk swore-in re-elected Alderman Mark Nelson over the phone.

Alderman Lisa Mellone's sons, Mitchell and Trevor,  led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 No one spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council.

 The next Common Council meeting will be May 2nd.


ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

  8:10 p.m. A public hearing was heard regarding the request of McDonalds Corporation (2nd hearing), 300 N. Moorland Road, for a conditional use and modified suburban overlay.  Hearing ended at 8:25 p.m. (Minutes of the Public Hearing are separate from Council Minutes.)

 1.         Election of Council President.

             a.  Alderman Garvens moved to nominate Steve Ponto as Council President.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen.

             b.  Alderman Franz moved to nominate Dan Sutton as Council President.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Carnell.

             c.  Alderman Balzer moved to nominate Scott Berg and Council President.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Blackburn.

             Alderman Berg moved to close nominations.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Sutton and carried unanimously.

Balloting was accomplished through secret ballots as allowed by State law.  The first ballot resulted in 7 votes for Alderman Ponto, 2 votes for Alderman Berg, and 5 votes for Alderman Sutton.  The second ballot resulted in 8 votes for Alderman Ponto, 1 vote for Alderman Berg and 5 votes for Alderman Sutton.  Alderman Ponto was elected council president with the majority of votes.


CONSENT AGENDA

 

Aldermen Sutton moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Franz and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call. 

 2)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of April 4, 2006.

 Actions and recommendations of the Plan Commission contained in the minutes of April 10, 2006, including the Plan Review Board minutes of March 23, 2006

 3)         • P.C. #1:  Plan Review Board recommendations of March 23, 2006:

                        a.  PRB #1:  Garden View Development, 13035 W. Bluemound Rd., to approve scheduling a special exception public hearing for the purpose of allowing a revised plan and method of operation permitting second floor occupancy at said address.

                        b.  PRB #2:  DBSI Discovery, owner, to approve scheduling a conditional use public hearing permitting occupancy at 440 S. Executive Drive by High-Tech Institute.

                        c.  PRB #3:  Woodland Health Care Center, for approval to schedule a conditional use public hearing allowing a revised plan and method of operation permitting installation of a 3,000 gallon horizontal oxygen tank with enclosure at 18740 W. Bluemound Road.

 4)         • P.C. #2:  Erbary Place LLC to approve a development agreement for Erbary Place, a seven unit single-family detached condominium located at 18305 and 18345 Davidson Road.

 5)         • P.C. #3:  Hammes Company for approval of a preliminary survey map and certified survey Map dividing Lot 17, Certified Survey Map No. 8708 or 18500 Corporate Drive.  One new lot will be created.

 6)         • P.C. #6:  Richard Conley to schedule a public hearing to establish a "PDD" Planned Development District – General Plan (Mixed Use), (and potentially schedule public hearings to amend or remove "FF" Flood Fringe District) for 2945-2955 N. Brookfield Road to allow the construction of a mixed use building with first floor retail and second floor residential in the "Village Area" business district.

 7)         • P.C. #7:  City of Brookfield Water Utility for approval to schedule a conditional use and "M.S.O." Modified Suburban Overlay District public hearing to amend the zoning of 127 S. Moorland Road to establish an "M.S.O." Modified Suburban Overlay District to set dimensional zoning standards and grant a conditional use in association with a revised plan and method of operation that would permit construction of a 625 sq. ft. radium filter building.     

As recommended by the Finance Committee

 8)         Resolution approving additional broker-dealers for City investments in conjunction with the GFOA Yield Advantage program.  Resolution No. 7559-06*

 As recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission

 9)         Resolution approving a resolution and the filing of applications to the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources for Outdoor Recreation Aid grants for the Mitchell Park Trail System and Greenway Trail System projects scheduled in 2006.  Resolution No. 7560-06*

 As recommended by the Board of Public Works

 10)       Resolution vacating the storm sewer easements at the Plaza at Town Centre, LLC.  Resolution No. 7561-06*

 11)       Resolution approving the Sidewalk/Pathway Inspection and Repair Policy.  Resolution No. 7562-06*

 12)       Resolution approving the perpetual Drainage Easements between the City of Brookfield and Raymond Lemkelde, 4080 Lilly Road, and John Ziegler, 4060 Lilly Road.  Resolution No. 7563-06*

 13)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Lilly Road/Ranch Road Storm Sewer Project #SW-06-03 to Mainline Sewer and Water for $76,505.  Resolution No. 7564-06*

 14)       Resolution approving the two-party Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the Waukesha County Dept. of Public Works and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7565-06*

 As recommended by the Sewer Board

15)       Resolution approving the Perpetual Sanitary and Temporary Construction Easement for the Underwood Creek Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Relay and the City of Brookfield and Bluemound Road Golf Range, Inc.  Resolution No. 7566-06*

 16)       Resolution vacating the sanitary sewer easements at the Plaza at Town Centre, LLC.  Resolution No. 7567-06*

 As recommended by the Water Board

 17)       Resolution awarding the bid for the Patricia Lane, Oak Park Row and Valley Ridge Drive Water Main Project #W-06-01 and Dominic Heights Well's Blending Water Main Project #W-06-02 to M.J. Construction, Inc. for $877,745.60.  Resolution No. 7568-06*

 18)       Final Resolution authorizing the installation of water main and levying of special assessments:  Patricia Lane, Oak Park Row & Valley Ridge Drive Water Main Project #W-06-01.  Final Resolution No. 7569-06*

19)       Resolution approving the Perpetual Water Main Easement between B & M Brookfield LLP (Schlossmann's Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep Dealership) and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7570-06*

 20)       Resolution approving the Perpetual Water Main Easement between Marian Soerens Marital Trust (Soeren's Ford) and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7571-06*

21)       Resolution vacating the water main easements at the Plaza at Town Centre, LLC.  Resolution No. 7572-06*

 Council As A Whole

 22)       Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action.

 23)       Original Bartender Licenses with no records – Kimberly McIntire, Christine Dakins; Amy Steffen.

 24)       Proclamation announcing April 28, 2006, as "Arbor Day Celebration".

 25)       No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.

* End of the Consent Agenda *


Council As A Whole

 26)       Alderman Ponto moved to deny the claim of West Bend Mutual Insurance (Reif incident).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Garvens and carried unanimously.

 27)       Alderman Ponto moved approval of the request from the Fleet Division to purchase replacement highway street sweeper from Industrial Marketing for $159,976.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen and carried unanimously.

 28)       Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution approving 2005 general fund budget amendment requested by the Director of Finance:  transfer a total of $9,000 from Solid Waste a/c #101-311-591 ($4,650) AND Recycling a/c #101-321-591 ($4,350) to Library a/c #101-601-591, for purposes of adjusting previous funds transfer for allocation of 2005 general fund surplus.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7573-06*

29)       Alderman Ponto moved approval of the Resolution commending William Carnell for nearly 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Brookfield Water Utility.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Sutton and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7558-06*

30)       Legislative Referrals: 

            a.  Mayor Speaker requested that the Human Resources & Public Safety Committee modify the positions of City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney.

            b.  Alderman Berg requested of the Board of Public Works a review of the signage for Colin Vue Blvd. which requires traffic to keep right around the boulevard section of this street: secondly he would like an evaluation of traffic on Lone Oak Circle for volume and speed.

            c.  Alderman Owen requested the Legislative and Licensing Committee review Section 15.04.480 9.b. or any related sections regarding Recreational Vehicle ordinance related to the parking of boats on residential properties and possible "Large" boat size/height limitations, or a general LxWxH limit on any unit under "a. Definitions".

            d.  Alderman Carnell requested the Legislative and Licensing Committee review Section 8.08.130 G. regarding private fire hydrant requirements.

            e.  Alderman Mahkorn requested the Legislative and Licensing Committee review an  ordinance permitting the prosecution of adult drug paraphernalia possession in Municipal Court..

            f.  Alderman Balzer requested the Board of Public Works review the use of temporary stop and go lights at Burleigh and Calhoun Roads.

 31)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Jerry

Mellone and carried unanimously.  8:45 p.m.

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                                                                        Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

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