Scott A. Berg, 5th District Alderman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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December 19, 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, DECEMBER 19, 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, Director of Finance Robert Scott

 

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m.   The next Common Council meeting will be January 16th. 


 

Alderman Mark Nelson 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

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

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

 

1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of December 5, 2006.

 

Actions and recommendations of the Plan Commission minutes of December 11, 2006, including the Plan Review Board recommendations of November 30, 2006

 

 2)        P.C. #2:  Plan Review Board recommendations of November 30, 2006:

                        a.  PRB #1:  Thomson Corporation for approval of a preliminary survey/Certified Survey Map for the dedication of a portion of lands at the intersection of Thomson Drive and Richland Parkway for public street purposes.

                        b.  PRB #2:  Capitol Imperial LLC for approval to execute the Development Agreement associated with the improvement of 4045 Imperial Drive, 18300 and 18350 W. Capitol Drive.

                        c.  PRB #3:  Mailwaukee for approval of a revised plan and method of operation at 17020 Pheasant Drive permitting a 1,794 sq. ft. building addition.

                        d.  PRB #4:  CarX/Klein Dickert, 13170 W. Capitol Dr., for a monument sign.

                        e.  PRB #5:  International Foundation, 18700 W. Bluemound Rd., for a monument sign.

 

 3)        P.C. #4:  Irgens Development Partners, LLC for approval of a revised plan and method of operation and change of use at 13800 W. North Avenue permitting office tenancy, façade and site alterations.

 

As recommended by the Finance Committee

 

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

 

 5)        Removed from  the Consent Agenda.

 

 6)        Resolution approving budget amendment requested by the Director of Public Works:  increase stormwater management fund account 205-215-579-511 by $80,000, for purposes of funding easement agreement costs with Westmoor Country Club.  Resolution No. 7667-06*

 

 7)        Resolution approving lease agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC for the use of City-owned facilities for wireless communications facilities at the Mary Knoll Park water tower.  Resolution No. 7668-06*

 

 8)        Resolution rescinding property taxes on personal property account 9040.  Resolution No. 7669-06*

 

 9)        Ordinance amending Section 3.24.020 of the Municipal Code relative to ambulance fees.  Ordinance No. 2088-06*

 

As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

 

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

 

12)       Original Class B Beer and Liquor License for Toni, Inc., d/b/a Venice Club, 1905 N. Calhoun Rd., Antoinette Radler – Agent.

 

As recommended by the Board of Public Works

 

13)       Resolution approving the Drainage and Construction Easement and vacation of an existing storm sewer easement at Westmoor Country Club.  Resolution No. 7670-06*

 

14)       Resolution approving the Netzow Dam Removal and Streambank Restoration Cooperation Agreement between Netzow Enterprises Ltd (2540 N. Calhoun Rd.) and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7671-06*

 

15)       Resolution approving the Municipal Flood Control Grant #MFC-67206-06 for the Calhoun Dam Removal and Channel Restoration between the Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources and the City of Brookfield (2540 N. Calhoun Rd.).  Resolution No. 7672-06*

 

As recommended by the Water and Sewer Board

 

16)       Resolution vacating the existing Sanitary Sewer Easement between Bonstores Realty One, LLC (Brookfield Square Abuelo’s development) located at 15665 W. Bluemound Road and the City of Brookfield.  Resolution No. 7673-06*

 

17)       Resolution approving the application to amend the sanitary sewer service boundary for six areas located between the Fox River Water Pollution Control Center and MMSD Service Areas.  Resolution No. 7674-06*

 

Council As A Whole

 

18)       Resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement County 911 Emergency System with Waukesha County Dept. of Emergency Preparedness for 2007.  Resolution No. 7675-06*

 

19)       Appointment of Election Inspectors (pollworkers/chairmen) and Special Voting Deputies.

 

* End of the Consent Agenda *


 

 20)       Items removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

5)         Alderman Garvens moved approval of the Resolution approving budget transfer requested by the Director of Administration:  transfer $7,000 from Contingency appropriation 101-910-590 to Mayor special activities account 101-101-510-001, for purposes of funding railroad quiet zone study costs.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Reddin and carried unanimously.  Resolution No. 7666-06*


 

 Council As A Whole

 

21)       There were no Legislative Referrals.  

           

 

22)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Mahkorn and carried unanimously.  8:00 p.m.

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                                                                        Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

 

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