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Common Council Minutes October 1, 2001 7:00 p.m |
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Common Council Minutes October 1, 2001 7:00 p.m |
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayer E. McAleer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Ed McAleer, Mayor
Maurice Mathey, Ald.
Phil Schuman, Ald.
Paul Craig, Ald.
Rick Lieblang, Ald.
Linda Quartaro, Ald.
Al Zietlow, Ald.
Ron Miskelley, Ald (entered the meeting at 7:43 pm)
Matt Carlson, Administrator
Marilyn Czubkowski, Clerk
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in one motion unless
a Common Council Member requests that an item be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPT. 19, 2001
L. QUARTARO MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION OF ADDING A. ZIETLOW TO THE “PRESENT” SECTION UNDER ROLL CALL. M. MATHEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. P. CRAIG ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON ITEMS PERTAINING TO THIS AGENDA.
Linda Klick, 2842 Nagawicka Ave. – Addressed the intention of the TIF dollars. It was stated that this would be discussed at the October 15th meeting. L. Klick discussed the availability of the meeting minutes. It was clarified that the approved minutes would be able to be mailed to any city residents for a fee of $25 per year.
Jim Zahorik, 1948 W. Shore Drive – J. Zahorik wanted to know the current number of TIF dollars available. M. Carlson stated that there is a little over $1 million in the TIF fund, but there are ongoing expenses that have not been charged to the fund yet. E. McAleer stated that a decision on the TIF dollars will not be made until citizens have their input.
Mary Zahorik, 1948 W. Shore Drive – Addressed suggestions regarding nitrates in wells and stated that at the last meeting she was only trying to make suggestions for possible solutions. She also made the suggestion regarding the TIF money that was supposed to be contributed toward the municipal water, which has since been voted down, that this large sum of money shouldn’t be used for anything else. She feels it should go back to county, municipality, and school system.
Betsy Bush, 830 Wells Street – Discussed the stormwater issues in regard to her yard. She clarified that the house directly to the west of their property (Lang) and Bruno’s all have re-landscaped and the only water problem now sometimes occurs from the sump pumps.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
P. SCHUMAN MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. A. ZIETLOW SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
a. Two year Bartender License for Shawn Schnabl, 1038 River Park Circle
West, Mukwonago. PDQ.
b. Two year Bartender License for William Maloney, 224 Hill Ct. Apt.
#1, Hartland. PDQ.
c. Two year Bartender License for Eric J. Fuehrer, 13495 Sunbury Rd.,
New Berlin. Water Street Brewery.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Licenses -- None
b. Plan Commission
1. Valley Road/Copperfield Park Report (Informational) – M. Carlson
stated that the site plan was provided to the council members. An
agreement was struck with a property owner that involves moving 16 trees
into this park. It was a well-received plan.
2. Approve Sentry Foods minor modification to Nagawaukee Center SIP
– This was a minor modification; Sentry would like to enclose their entryway.
This is a benefit, as the outdoor displays will be moved indoors.
L. QUARTARO MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION. A. ZIETLOW
SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE
IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approve Stockade Restaurant SIP – The restaurant is located on one
of the lots in the Hillside Marketplace Development between Colders and
Children’s World Daycare Center. Significant improvements to the
plan have been made and the Plan Commission has recommended approval.
P. CRAIG MOTIONED TO APPROVE. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Approve sludge permit for Del Hart (Knoff property). – The Public Hearing was held.
A. ZIETLOW MOTIONED TO APPROVE. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Lake Welfare Committee – The committee will meet on October 10, 2001
at 6 p.m.
d. Park and Recreation Commission – The committee met last week and
spent time on the 2002 budget (the Park & Recreation minutes were included
in the commissioner’s packet). A new sign will be installed at Cushing
Park and new tables and chairs will be purchased for the Fish Hatchery.
After reviewing the drainage issue at Cushing Park, it has been determined
that it is not a problem in regards to the play structure. However
water does accumulate in the parking lot, specifically in the area of the
handicapped stall. Five new picnic tables per year are being purchased
for the parks.
e. Public Works Committee – The committee meets this Wednesday at 7
p.m. It was stated that there is an addendum to the agenda – Colder’s
Retention Basin.
f. Del-Hart Commission – The agenda and minutes for the September 25,
2001 meeting were included in the commissioner’s packet. Three candidates
were interviewed and the position was offered to and accepted by Rose Frick
accepted. She will start soon. The debt has been refinanced.
g. Recycling Committee – No meeting was held.
h. Police and Fire Commission – The commission will meet October 2,
2001 at 7:30 p.m.
i. Library Board – Will meet next Tuesday, October 9. 2001.
j. Other committees
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Approve Valley Road Farms Declaration of Restrictions and final plat, Valley Road Farms, Addition No. 1 – This was on the Planning Commission agenda. They reviewed and approved it along with the Declaration of Restrictions for the Stormwater System.
P. SCHUMAN MOTIONED TO APPROVE. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED THE MOTION.
Fire protection for the subdivision was discussed.
P. SCHUMAN MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT THE FINAL PLAT APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR ASCERTAINS WHETHER FIRE PROTECTION SHOULD BE IN THE PLAT. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
6. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Accept resignation from Chuck Davis from the Delafield Promotional and Tourism Council.
A. ZIETLOW MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Accept resignation from Holly Mattick from the Delafield Promotional and Tourism Council.
A. ZIETLOW MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION. R. LIEBLANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Appointments. – E. McAleer appointed Colleen Costigan to the Lake Welfare Committee.
P. CRAIG MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT. M. MATHEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
7. NEW BUSINESS
The City Administrator’s contract was discussed. P. Schuman, L.
Quartaro, A. Zietlow (if his schedule permits) and R. Miskelly will form
a committee to review the contract language and salary increase.
8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
M. Carlson reported that he has received a letter of credit from Wal Mart Corp. to move ahead with improvements at Hillside and Highway 83.
a. Request to amend ordinance to give City Administrator formal authorization to waive fees for charity or non-profit organizations and events. - M. Carlson stated that he would like this ordinance so that he has the authority to waive fees for charity and non-profit organizations. Discussion took place on whether this should include other signs (i.e. employment signs, sales signs, etc.). M. Carlson will prepare separate draft ordinance for each and send them to the Planning Commission for review.
9. CLERK'S REPORT
M. Czubkowski reminded everyone that that Board of Review is October 4, 2001 at 6 pm and on October 9, 2001. Each council member received a notebook with background information.
10. FINANCIAL REPORT
a. Approve voucher list
L. QUARTARO MOTIONED TO APPROVE. P. CRAIG SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Revenue & Expenditure Report (Informational only)
11. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Correspondence from Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
(8/27/01) regarding the 2000 Annual Report. (Copy available in Clerk's
Office)
b. Correspondence from Jim Stoffer regarding downtown parking.
c. Correspondence from League of Wisconsin Municipalities (Newsletters,
9/21/01 & 9/27/01)
12. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION PER:
§ 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. (Stormwater)
§ 19.85(1)(f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. (Public Works Employee)
M. Czubkowski read the stats.
A MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION PER §19.85(1)(E) WAS MADE AT BY A. ZIETLOW AND SECONDED BY P. CRAIG. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN: M. MATHEY, AYE; P. SCHUMAN, AYE; P. CRAIG, AYE; R. LIEBLANG, AYE; L. QUARTARO, AYE; A. ZIETLOW, AYE; R. MISKELLY, AYE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION PER §19.85(1)(F) WAS MADE BY A. ZIETLOW AND SECONDED BY P. CRAIG. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN: M. MATHEY, AYE; P. SCHUMAN, AYE; P. CRAIG, AYE; R. LIEBLANG, AYE; L. QUARTARO, AYE; A. ZIETLOW, AYE; R. MISKELLY, AYE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
The Common Council members entered into closed session at 7:48 p.m.
13. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION.
A MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AT 8:29 P.M. (R. MISKELLEY/R. LIEBLANG) MOTION CARRIED.
14. ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. - NONE
15. ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:30 P.M. (QUARTARO/MISKELLEY)
Respectfully Submitted: Minutes Provided By:
Marilyn Czubkowski Sue Hildebrand
City Clerk/Treasurer Accurate Business Communications