October 2, 2007
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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, OCTOBER 2, 2007, 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, Rick
Owen, Christopher Blackburn, Bill Carnell, Bob Reddin, Lisa Mellone, Ron Balzer,
Mark Nelson, Jim Garvens, Dan Sutton, Jerry Mellone, Mike Franz (via
teleconference)
ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Karen Flaherty, City Clerk Kris Schmidt, Director of
Administration Dean Marquardt, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Fire Chief John
Dahms, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Public Works Tom
Grisa, Director of Community Development Dan Ertl
Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order
at approximately 7:45 p.m. The next
Common Council meeting will be October 16th.
Seven people spoke during the 15 minute segment
set aside for citizens to address the Council regarding the proposed fire
station at the northwest corner of Calhoun Road and Greenfield Avenue.
Alderman Steve Ponto led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CONSENT
AGENDA
Alderman Garvens moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto
and carried unanimously. Recorded as
a roll call.
1)
Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of September 18, 2007.
Actions and recommendations
of the Plan Commission minutes of September 24, 2007
2)
• P.C. #5:
Re-discussion of relocation and paving of Greenway Corridor Trail connection
(Segment P-Q) located near Thomas Lane and Wisconsin Avenue.
3)
• P.C. #6: Request of
the City of Brookfield Dept. of Community Development to
schedule a public hearing for the purpose of amending subsections 17.04.020 and
17.108.010 to Title 17 Zoning Code, excluding transportation and pedestrian
connections and recreational trails, which are consistent with the goals and
objectives of the City Master Plan or elements thereof from the definition of
“structure” and permitting transportation and pedestrian connections and
recreational trails, which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City Master Plan or elements thereof in any zoning district.
As recommended by the Human
Resources and Public Safety Committee
4)
Resolution approving revisions to the City’s Retirement Health Savings
Programs administered by ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Resolution No. 7788-07*
As recommended by the
Legislative & Licensing Committee
(All
licenses granted subject to further administrative approval)
5)
Original Bartender Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing Committee agenda
for names).
6)
Temporary Class B Beer and Wine license:
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church,
13455 Hampton Ave.,
for a fundraiser Christ for Africa, October
20-22; 6-10 p.m.
7)
Temporary Class B Beer license:
St. Luke Congregation, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., for St. Luke
Showtime, October 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, Nov. 2 and 3; 6-10:30 p.m.
everyday except Noon-11 p.m. on 11/3/07.
8)
Original Class B Combination Beer and Liquor license:
McZars IV, LLC; d/b/a Slim McGinns West;
14735 W. Lisbon Rd. (formerly Meadow Inn); Richard J.
McGinn-Agent.
9)
Legislative and Licensing Committee Appointment to the Ethics Board:
James Heinrich, three-year term expiring 11/5/09 (previous term expired
11/5/06).
As recommended by the Parks &
Recreation Commission
10)
Resolution approving the Butler’s Garter Snake Conservation Easement at
Mitchell Park with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Resolution No. 7789-07*
Council As A Whole
11)
There were no vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action.
*
End of the Consent Agenda *
12)
Items removed from the Consent Agenda – None.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
13)
Tabled discussion and approval of Description, Plat, and Resolution of
Necessity relative to acquisition and condemnation of lands to be acquired for
the public purpose of the construction of a fire station near the intersection
of Calhoun Road and Greenfield Avenue.
The properties to be acquired are single family residence 17280 W.
Greenfield Avenue, TKN 1140-995; single family residence 1335 S. Calhoun Road,
TKN 1140-265; single family residence 1350 Adelmann Avenue, TKN 1140-999-001;
single family residence 1330 Adelmann Avenue, TKN 1140-266; and vacant parcels
located at 17200, 17230 and 17250 W. Greenfield Avenue and 1355 S. Calhoun Road,
TKN 1140-996, 1140-997, and 1140-999.
Alderman Owen moved to take from the table the above stated item.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg and carried unanimously.
Alderman Owen moved approval of the revised Resolution of Necessity,
Description and Plat as described above.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Berg.
After considerable discussion, a roll call vote was taken and tied
Ayes 7, Nays 7 with Aldermen Owen, Garvens, Ponto, Nelson, Mahkorn, Berg and
Franz voting Aye. The Mayor voted
Aye to break the tie and the motion then carried.
Resolution No. 7790-07*
14)
Legislative Referrals and Request for Services:
None.
15)
Alderman Garvens moved to adjourn.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.
10:00 p.m.
*
May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office.
Minutes
respectfully submitted by Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk