Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
September 19, 2023
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence, and Roll Call

Clerk Smith called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence.
Clerk Smith requested nominations for acting as Village President.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to nominate Trustee Roberts as acting Village President.
Motion carried unanimously.

Roll Call was taken with the following Village Board members present: Trustee Heather Gergen, Trustee Bob Rohde, Trustee Chris Krasovich, and Trustee Craig Roberts.
Trustee Kelli Belt, Trustee Jim Grabowski, and President Knutson were excused.

Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; Director of Parks and Recreation, Nick Phalin; Village Planner, Mary Censky; Village Treasurer, Kayla Haack; and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.

2. Public Hearings/Presentations

a. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-18, Ordinance to Amend Section 40.316(6)(6a) of the Village Code Pertaining to the Limited Sale and Display of Automobiles, Light Trucks and Motorcycles in the B-5 Light Industrial Zoning District
None.

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – September 5, 2023
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the September 5, 2023, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

4. Citizen Comments

Jody Canning-Jurena @ 689 Laureate Ct – Ms. Canning-Jurena stated that she has noticed increased traffic at the Lindsay Rd/STH 164 intersection, but she is not in favor of an additional stoplight on that street.
Jody Zelinger @ 538 Kopmeier Dr – Ms. Zelinger explained that the lake weeds are still an issue and requested that the Village and the Sanitary District get together to see if a plan can be worked out. The lake is not appealing for visitors, and she asked that the new Director of Public Works take more interest in the lake weeds.
Jon Krueger – 520 Kopmeier Dr. – Mr. Krueger reiterated Jody’s concerns. He explained that the weed issue is worse, and he wants better control and management of the lake weeds.

5. Ordinances

a. Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2023-18, Ordinance to Amend Section 40.316(6)(6a) of the Village Code Pertaining to the Limited Sale and Display of Automobiles, Light Trucks and Motorcycles in the B-5 Light Industrial Zoning District
Planner Censky explained that currently, the Village doesn’t have any district that allows vehicle sales. A current Village business requested an Ordinance change to allow vehicle sales. The Plan Commission voted in favor of recommending the draft language to the Village Board. The Ordinance proposed creates a limited allowance for car sales with the approval of a Conditional Use Grant. Trustee Roberts explained that the Plan Commission doesn’t want to entice car sales and they felt this is appropriate to allow some limited sales as a subordinate use.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to Approve Ordinance No. 2023-18 to Amend Section 40.316(6)(6a) of the Village Code Pertaining to the Limited Sale and Display of Automobiles, Light Trucks and Motorcycles in the B-5 Light Industrial Zoning District as Presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

b. Possible Action on Ordinance 2023-19, An Ordinance Amendment and Creating Salary Ranges for Village Employees
Administrator Gosse stated that the Village Board reviewed the proposed salary adjustments at the last Village Board meeting. A discussion regarding the Municipal Judge’s salary followed and the consensus was to review the request of the Municipal Judge at a later date after comparable salaries are presented.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde, to Approve Ordinance 2023-19 to Amendment and Creating Salary Ranges for Village Employees as Presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

6. Resolutions

a. Possible Action on Resolution No. 2023-15, A Resolution to Establish an Annual Trick-or-Treat Date and Time in the Village of Pewaukee
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich, to Approve Resolution No. 2023-15 to Establish an Annual Trick-or-Treat Date and Time in the Village of Pewaukee being the Saturday on or Before Halloween day.
Motion carried 4-0.

7. Old Business

a. Discussion Regarding Strategic Plan Update Related to Environmental Scan and Focus Group Sessions
Trustee Roberts presented the strategic plan draft. Trustees thanked Trustee Roberts for his hard work related to the Strategic Plan update. Trustee Roberts stated some comments were similar among the different groups and some responses have changed from four years ago. Discussion regarding a community survey followed and will be presented back to the Village Board at a future meeting with additional details.

8. New Business

a. Presentation on Fire-EMS Fee Study, Discussion and Direction Related to Next Steps
Matt Stark, a representative of Baker Tilly, LLP reviewed the Fire-EMS study presentation which included the system used to develop the allocation and ESE factors. Mr. Stark will be looking further into the Parks that have structures as well as looking into the differentiation of commercial versus industrial. Trustee Rohde stated that a document to show the impact on property owners is needed. Trustee Roberts agreed.

b. Discussion and Direction Regarding Request from City of Pewaukee for Intersection Improvements at STH 164 and Lindsay Road
The City of Pewaukee’s Public Works Director/Engineer, Maggie Wagner, reviewed the opportunity for the installation of traffic signals by the City and Village as the DOT will not be installing signals as part of their resurfacing project and requested feedback from the Village Board as to its level of interest in participating in this project. Ms. Wagner indicated that the City Council feels traffic signals would address safety concerns at this intersection and that the traffic signals at the intersection of Lindsay Rd and STH 164 would be installed around 2027 during the time that WisDOT completes the resurfacing of this road. Discussion regarding the safety of the intersection at STH 164 and Lindsay Road followed. The intersection as it is now doesn’t warrant traffic signals at this time per WisDOT, but they have agreed to install the traffic signals if the municipality paid the cost estimated at $300,000. The City of Pewaukee would be willing to partner with the Village to accomplish this task. Discussion regarding the shared agreement followed. An agreement will be drafted by the City for Village Board review in the future.
c. Discussion and Review of draft 2024 budget regarding General Fund Administration and Park & Recreation
Director Phalin presented an overview of the Park and Recreation budget. Park and Recreation is proposing to add a full-time recreation employee due to the growth of the programs. A total increase of 6.27% is being proposed. An overview of the proposed Laimon Family Lakeside Park budget was presented which includes a new account to allocate fund balance to the budget.

Administrator Gosse presented the general fund budget and stated that health insurance did come in and the increase for health insurance was roughly a 19% increase. Based on preliminary estimates the allowable levy can increase by $5,900, shared revenue increase by $4,035, and an $861 increase in the new Supplemental Shared Revenue program beginning in 2024. The updated amounts to the shared revenue payments are due to official estimates being released by WI DOR. Updates will be made to the Fire & EMS account to reflect the decrease in the total projected Fire/EMS fee amount to reflect the net fire inspection revenue and 2% dues revenue. The current preliminary shortfall based on the aforementioned changes is $211,000 for 2024. Trustee Roberts suggested that the purchase of police vehicles be moved out of the General fund and placed in the Infrastructure fund. ARPA funds have a current balance of $419,000 which is to be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. Trustee Roberts suggested that the Village use ARPA funds for capital projects like HVAC, lighting, etc. The Village Board was in favor of Administrator Gosse’s suggestion to advance some outlay items to 2023 instead of 2024 due to the surplus projected for 2023.

d. Possible Action on a Class “B” Alcohol License for Myxn Bar located at 145 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3
Clerk Smith presented the Class “B” alcohol license request for Myxn Bar.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to Approve a Class “B” Alcohol License for Myxn Bar located at 145 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 Term Ending June 30, 2024, as Presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

e. Monthly Approval of Checks and Invoices for all Funds – August 2023
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the August 2023 checks and invoices for all funds, except the library, as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.

Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to acknowledge the August 2023 check and invoices regarding the Library.
Motion carried 4-0.

9. Citizen Comments

Jody Canning-Juerna @ 689 Laureate Ct – Ms. Canning-Juerna stated she would appreciate more communications within the Village and asked that a roundabout be considered at the Lindsay Rd and STH 164 intersection.
Jim Forester @ 3190 Gateway Rd, Brookfield – Mr. Forester thanked Roberts for putting together the preliminary strategic plan update.

10. Adjournment

Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to adjourn the September 19, 2023, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Casandra Smith Village Clerk