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

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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF THE 27TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:52 P.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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, James Garvens, Bill Carnell, Bob Reddin, Jerry Mellone, Lisa Mellone, Ron Balzer, Mark Nelson, Mike Franz

 

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  None

 

ALSO PRESENT:  City Attorney Karen Flaherty, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Police Chief Dan Tushaus, Deputy Finance Director Therese Hrica

 

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:52 p.m.   The next Common Council meeting will be December 19th. 


 

Matt Johnson from Troop 246 from Hillsdale Elementary School 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.


 

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 

            A public hearing was heard regarding amendments to the Year 2020 Master Plan.  (Public hearing minutes are separate.)  Hearing ended at 8:35 p.m.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Alderman Garvens moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda, except for Item #5.   The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call.

 

1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of November 21, 2006.

 

As recommended by the Finance Committee

 

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

 

3)                  Resolution accepting Highway Safety grant from the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation (Speed Enforcement) and amending 2007 special revenue fund budget to recognize grant revenues and related expenditures.  Resolution No. 7663-06*

 

4)         Resolution approving the Legal Services Agreement with Attorney E. Joseph Kershek, City Prosecutor, beginning January 1, 2007, and ending December 31, 2007.  Resolution No. 7664-06*

 

5)         Removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

 

6)         Original Bartender Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing Committee agenda for names).

 

7)         Consideration of a transfer of a Class B Combination Beer & Liquor license from one premise to another:  Loaf & Jug Restaurant – Gordon H. Sloan, agent; 18895 W. Capitol Drive (Towne Center).

 

Council As A Whole

 

8)         Reconsideration of the approval of an Original Bartender’s License for Jennifer A. Kline and referral to the Legislative & Licensing Committee.

 

9)         Mayor’s Reappointment:  Alan Nosbusch to the Parks & Recreation Commission, expiring December 31, 2011.

 

* End of the Consent Agenda *


 

 10)       Items removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

5)         Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving the 2007 Service Agreement with the Elm-Brook Humane Society, Inc.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7665-06*


 

Council As A Whole

 

12)       Legislative Referrals:  

            a.         Alderman Steve Ponto referred to the Legislative and Licensing Committee an  Ordinance restricting direct sellers and solicitors  to one permit per organization per calendar year.


  

11)              In continuing actions of the Council, pursuant to Section 19.85(1) of the Wis. Stats., after first convening in Open Session, the Mayor explained the nature of the business proposed to be considered in Closed Session, and upon motion duly made, seconded by adopted, meet in Closed Session for the following purpose:

 

            a.         Under 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.  (Discussion of strategy with City Attorney with respect to litigation which the City is likely to become involved with AT&T Wisconsin and/or Time Warner Cable.)

 

            Alderman Ponto moved to convene into Closed Session under Sec. 19.85(1)(g).  The motion was seconded by Alderman Nelson.  A roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.  8:50 p.m.

 

            Present during closed session were as follows:  City Attorney, City Clerk, Mayor, Deputy Finance Director, Director of Public Works, Director of Community Development.

 

            The Council did not reconvene into Open Session.  No action was taken in Closed Session.    


 

13)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  9:10 p.m.

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                                                                        Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

 

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