Budget Discussion and Eagle Eye Proposal. Closed Session Regarding Director of Public Works Candidate and Joint Library Agreement.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
October 3, 2023
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence, and Roll Call
President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence.
Roll Call was taken with the following Village Board members present: Trustee Heather Gergen; Trustee Kelli Belt; Trustee Chris Krasovich; Trustee Craig Roberts; Trustee Jim Grabowski, and President Jeff Knutson. Trustee Bob Rohde was excused.
Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; Village Treasurer, Kayla Haack; Past Director of Public Works, Dan Naze; Village Clerk, Cassie Smith; Department of Public Works, Jay Bickler; and Utility Supervisor, Shawn Tremaine.
2. Public Hearings/Presentations
None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – September 19, 2023
Update page one, item one to indicate that the Board elected Trustee Roberts as the acting Village President.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts to Approve the September 19, 2023, Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting with the Update as Amended.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Citizen Comments- none
5. Ordinances - none
6. Resolutions - none
7. Old Business - none
8. New Business
a. Discussion and Direction Regarding 2024 Proposed Budgets Related to Public Works, Capital Projects and Utilities (Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water, Transportation)
Administrator Gosse gave a synopsis of updates as stated in the memo. Discussions regarding debt funding and vehicle replacement continued. It was determined to look at moving up the Police outlay items to the current year to help with the budget in 2024. Discussion also took place regarding some of the Public Works equipment listed in the Capital Projects Fund with direction to look at transferring the squad car to be replaced in 2024 to the Public Works Department.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on 2023 Eagle Eye Proposal Purchase for Lakefront Park
Administrator Gosse explained that Nick Phalin, Director of Parks and Recreation would like the Village Board to consider the purchase of a new gull deterrent system which is over 10 years old. The cost to replace is $2,700. Discussion regarding the Pewaukee Ski Club’s interest in helping assist with the cost continued.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts, to Table the Purchase of the 2023 Eagle Eye Optical Bird Deterrent at Lakefront Park to the First Meeting in November 2023 After the Pewaukee Ski Club has Reviewed.
Motion carried 6-0.
9. Citizen Comments – none
10. Closed Session. – The Village Board of the Village of Pewaukee will enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of 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, specifically regarding the Joint Library Agreement with City of Pewaukee; and pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically regarding Director of Public Works/Engineer candidate.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to Move into Closed Session at Approximately 6:27 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call Vote, 6-0.
11. Reconvene Into Open Session.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich Reconvene into Open Session at Approximately 7:50 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call Vote, 6-0.
a. Possible Action on Director of Public Works/Engineer candidate
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts, to Approve the Director of Public Works/Engineer Candidate as Outlined by the Village Administrator.
Motion carried 6-0.
12. Adjournment
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts to adjourn the October 3, 2023, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:51 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casandra Smith Village Clerk