Ordinance regarding Fee Schedule, Resolution regarding investment program, Administrator evaluation process, 2024 Employee Handbook updates, Transfer Reserve "CLASS B" Applicant.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
December 5, 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 Bob Rohde; Trustee Kelli Belt; Trustee Chris Krasovich; Trustee Craig Roberts; Trustee Jim Grabowski, and President Jeff Knutson.
Also Present: Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; Village Treasurer, Kayla Haack; and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.
2. Public Hearings/Presentations – None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – November 21, 2023
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the November 21, 2023, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Citizen Comments - None.
5. Ordinances
a. Possible Action on Ordinance 2023-25, an Ordinance to Amend Current Fee Schedule for the Clerk and Police Department.
Trustee Rohde asked that the Village look to at pop-up stores as they are not paying taxes and competing with businesses that are. Discussion followed with Trustee Rohde stating that he is concerned about the Village subsidizing the downtown area with the allowance of street dining, which we do not do in other areas of the Village. Trustee Grabowski stated that the business chooses where to plan its business.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts to defer Ordinance 2023-25 regarding amending the current fee schedule to the next meeting on December 19, 2023, in which staff will come back with more information on public parking space rentals.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Resolutions
a. Discussion and Possible on Resolution 2023-18, Authorizing Entry into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Relating to the “Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative” and Authorizing Participation in the Investment Programs of the Fund
Brett Weeden representative of PMA Financial Network, LLC gave an overview of PMA Financial Network and the Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative. These businesses have provided financial services for over 40 years and to over 30 Wisconsin entities. Scenarios were presented with current rates. Discussion followed regarding the current interest rates with LGIP. Treasurer Haack stated she is looking to get a more diverse financial portfolio for the Village.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Roberts to approve Resolution 2023-18 to authorize entry into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement relating to the “Wisconsin investment series cooperative” and authorizing participation in the investment programs of the fund as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Old Business - None
8. New Business
a. Review of Process and Procedure for Administrator Evaluation
Trustee Rohde went over the process timeline, which is the same as last year.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on 2024 Employee Handbook Updates
Trustee Roberts asked if the employee credit cards are for Village business only and if a policy was in place, Clerk Smith confirmed yes, we have a policy signed by each card holder.
Trustee Roberts moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the 2024 Employee Handbook as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
c. Discussion and/or Possible Action on Transfer Reserve “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License Application(s)
Clerk Smith presented First Watch as the only applicant for the Transfer Reserve “Class B” intoxicating liquor license. Trustee Grabowski originally the search for an additional license was more intended in the downtown district. Trustee Belt stated that the economic benefit was the reason for creating this ordinance. The Village Board would like to attract businesses to be downtown. Discussion followed regarding the ordinance and the criteria listed.
Trustee Belt moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to deny the “Class B” issuance to First Watch due to the issuance of the license not meeting the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan specifically due to the focus on the downtown district as a priority for redevelopment.
Motion carried 7-0.
9. Citizen Comments – None.
10. Adjournment
Trustee Roberts moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to adjourn the December 5, 2023, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:07 p .m.
Motion carried 7-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casandra Smith Village Clerk