Village water tower logo, SCIT mutual aid agreement, Class B liquor license at 1230 George Towne Dr, cremains section, Well #4 HMO treatment, committee appointments. Closed session regarding claim litigation, Village Treasurer, Clerk, and Administrator/recruitment.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
May 7, 2024
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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 Bob Rohde; Trustee Kelli Belt Trustee Chris Krasovich; Trustee Kristen Kreuser; Trustee Jim Grabowski; and President Jeff Knutson. Trustee Heather Gergen was excused.
Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; Director of Public Works, Dave Buechl; Library Director, Nan Champe; and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.
2. Public Hearings/Presentations – None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – April 16, 2024
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the April 16, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Citizen Comments – None.
5. Ordinances – None.
6. Resolutions – None.
7. Old Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Quote to Paint the Village Logo on the Water Tower at 1010 Quinlan Drive
Director Buechl explained that the Village is in the process of completing the contract for re-painting the water tower at 1010 Quinlan Drive. The Village Board already approved painting the words “Village of Pewaukee” on the water tower in black. The Cost to paint the proposed logo would have additional costs which is $8,000 to paint the logo on one side and $10,000 on two sides. Discussion continued and the consensus was to move forward with the Words, “Village of Pewaukee” in color if that is an option for the same cost otherwise in black wording only as the second choice.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the wording “Village of Pewaukee” on two sides of the water tower in color if there is no additional cost as option one, otherwise, option 2 would be to place the wording “Village of Pewaukee” in black.
Motion carried 6-0.
8. New Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Suburban Critical Incident Team Mutual Aid Agreements
Chief Heier explained that Attorney Blum drafted the attached agreements which have been updated to clean up the existing agreements as well as add the new agreements to include Brookfield Fire Department and Lake Country Fire and Rescue which are dedicated to tactical emergency medical services.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the three Suburban Critical Incident Team Mutual Aid Agreements as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on Liquor License for BJ’s Crafty Tap at 1230 George Towne Drive
Clerk Smith explained that BJ’s Crafty Tap is proposing to move into 1230 George Towne Drive where MCV Beer is currently licensed.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve 2Brewnettes, LLC to obtain a “Class B” combination license for the remainder 2023-2024 license term on or after May 28, 2024 as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
c. Discussion and Possible Action on Cemetery Cremains Section Layout
Clerk Smith explained that the Village Board approved a cremains-only section at the cemetery in October 2023 and the matter is returning for Village Board review and approval of the proposed layout which is included in the meeting material. If approved, staff will move forward to develop draft rules, regulations and prices for Board review and approval at a future meeting.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the presented layout of the cremains-only section at the cemetery.
Motion carried 6-0.
d. Discussion and Possible Action on Award of Contract for Well No. 4 HMO Treatment System
Due to the PSC not providing the approval for this project the consensus of the Village Board was to defer this item to the next meeting.
e. Committee Appointments
1. Plan Commission – 1 Trustee Representative (Trustee 2 years)
No action was taken.
2. Zoning Board of Appeals – 1 Members (3-year terms)
No action was taken.
3. Park & Recreation Board – 1 Citizen Member (remainder of term to 4/30/26 due to Kristen Kreuser elected to Trustee)
No action was taken.
4. Historic Preservation Commission –1 Member (Architect – preferred - term to expire 4/30/27); 1 Member (3-year terms each); & Plan Commission Representative (remainder of term to 4/30/2025)
No action was taken.
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)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, specifically regarding notice of claim from Greg Koepp; 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 Village Treasurer and Village Clerk; and 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 negotiations with the City of Pewaukee for a Joint Library Agreement and related to proposals from firms related to Village Administrator recruitment.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to move into Closed Session at approximately 6:22 p.m. Motion carried on Roll Call vote 6-0.
11. Reconvene Into Open Session
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 7:29 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote 6-0.
a. Possible Action on Claim Submitted by Greg Koepp
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to deny the insurance claim submitted as submitted regarding Gregory Koepp per recommendation by Statewide Services, Inc.
Motion carried 6-0.
b. Possible Action on Appointment of Village Treasurer
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve Cassie Smith as the Village Treasurer effective May 20, 2024, with salary as outlined by the Administrator.
Motion carried 6-0.
c. Possible Action on Appointment of Village Clerk
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve Jenna Peter as the Village Clerk effective May 20, 2024, with salary as outlined by the Village Administrator.
Motion carried 6-0.
d. Possible Action on Scheduling Special Village Board Meeting for Interviews Related to Recruitment Proposals for Village Administrator Position
No action was taken.
e. Possible Action on Approval of Agreement for Recruitment Firm Related to Village Administrator Position
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to delegate authority to the Village President to select the recruitment firm and enter into a contract with the firm in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Motion carried 6-0.
12. Adjournment
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to adjourn the May 7, 2024, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:33 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casandra Smith Village Clerk