Well 4 HMO treatment, squad car purchase, replacement radars, intergovernmental agreement with the City of Milwaukee, strategic plan workshop, transient merchant applications, agent change Beachside Boat and Bait, Premise Change for Beach House Bistro, Committee Appointments, contract Planner review, TID #4 debt issuance, monthly checks. Closed Session regarding City of Pewaukee intergovernmental agreement regarding traffic signals at STH 164 and Lindsay Road.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 6:20 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 Kristen Kreuser; Trustee Jim Grabowski and President Jeff Knutson.
Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Director of Public Works, Dave Buechl; Police Chief, Timothy Heier; and Village Clerk, Cassie Smith.
2. Public Hearings/Presentations – None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – May 7, 2024
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the May 7, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Citizen Comments - None.
5. Ordinances – None.
6. Resolutions – None.
7. Old Business – None.
8. New Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Award of Contract for Well No. 4 HMO Treatment System
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the award of contract for Well No. 4 HMO Treatment Plant by Mid City Corporation not to exceed $2,982,000 which includes the mandatory alternate as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on Replacement Squad Car Purchase
Chief Heier reviewed the inventory of the police department’s fleet, explained the rotation of the police cars and proposed that the Village Board approve the purchase of a new squad car to include upfitting. The cost for the replacement squad car will exceed the budgeted amount of $58,350 and he requested that the additional $33,650 to make the purchase. The new cars will get put into a modified rotation plan where the police department is trying to extend the use of the SRO vehicles. Discussion regarding the contribution amounts from the School District and WCTC followed. Administrator Gosse noted that there are ARPA funds available to make up the shortfall amount.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the purchase of the proposed squad car, including upfitting at an amount not to exceed $92,000 with $33,650 of the purchase price being paid out of ARPA funds as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
c. Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of In-Squad and Hand-Held Replacement Radars
Chief Heier explained that 2 radar units did not pass the certification process and therefore he asked the Board to approve the purchase of two new radars using ARPA funds
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the purchase of two replacement radars in the amount of $6,460 utilizing ARAP funds, as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
d. Discussion and Possible Action on Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Milwaukee for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention
Chief Heier explained that 2 of the Village’s Tactical Officers have requested to participate in the 2024 Republican National Convention to offer Law Enforcement Services. Attorney Blum has reviewed the agreement and is satisfied with the presented contract.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the Agreement with the City of Milwaukee for Law Enforcement Services at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Motion carried 7-0.
e. Discussion and Possible Action on Scheduling Special Meetings for Strategic Plan Update Workshop
The consensus of the Village Board was to allow Trustee Krasovich to send out a Doodle poll to get responses on dates that the Village Board would be able to meet and the final dates will be brought back to the Board to be scheduled.
f. Discussion and Possible Action on Transient Merchant Applications
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the Transient Merchant applications for pest control for Thomas Hackey, Jacob Patton, Dante Muriel, and Peter Lucit for 60 days as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
g. Discussion and Possible Action on Agent Change for Beachside Boat and Bait
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve Alyssa Neuleib as the new Alcohol Agent for Beachside Boat and Bait for the remaining license term ending, June 30, 2024.
Motion carried 7-0.
h. Discussion and Possible Action on Premise Change for Beach House Bistro/LaTavola
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the premise change for Beach House Bistro as presented for the remaining term ending June 30, 2024.
Motion carried 7-0.
i. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Appointments
1. Plan Commission – 1 Trustee Representative and 2 Citizen Members (Trustee 2 years and Citizen 3 years)
President Knutson presented Trustee Rohde to be appointed to the Plan Commission for the term ending April 30, 2026.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the appointment of the Trustee Representative remaining term to Trustee Rohde for the Plan Commission term ending April 30, 2026 as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Zoning Board of Appeals – 2 Members; 1 Alternate (all full 3-year terms)
No action was taken.
3. Park & Recreation Board – Trustee Representative for remainder of term to 4/30/2026; 1 Citizen Member (remainder of term to 4/30/26 due to Kristen Kreuser elected to Trustee)
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the appointment of Trustee Kreuser to the Park & Recreation Board as the Trustee Representative, term ending April 30, 2026 as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Historic Preservation Commission – 1 Trustee (one year term); 1 Member (Architect – preferred - term to expire 4/30/27); 2 Members (3-year terms each)
President Knutson presented Trustee Belt to be appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission to replace Trustee Rohde for the term ending April 30, 2025.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the appointment of Trustee Belt to the Historic Preservation Commission term ending April 30, 2025 as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
j. Discussion and Possible Direction on Contract Planner Review Process
The direction of the Village Board was to direct the Administrator to form an informal committee to review Contract Planners and bring the finalists back to the Village Board with a recommendation.
k. Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the Village President to Provide Direction on Financing Plan to the Village Financial Advisor Regarding Tax Increment District #4 Related Debt Issuance
Administrator Gosse explained that the developer has submitted his request for TIF reimbursement in accordande with the developer agreement. Gosse noted that the proforma for TID #4 based on current conditions is not indicating a positive cash flow for debt repayment. Gosse asked the Village Board to approve to authorize the Village President and Village staff to work with the financial advisor to find developing a financing plan that would positively cash flow. The developer agreement in Article II, Paragraph B, allows for the Village Board to reduce the borrowing so that the TID does positively cash flow if the Village Board concludes that the TID does not positively cash flow at the time of the borrowing resolution.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve authorizing the Village President to work with staff and the financial advisor on a debt issuance proforma that does positively cash flow regarding for TID #4 as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
l. Village Board Meeting Monthly Approval of Checks and Invoices for All Funds – April 2024
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the April 2024 checks and invoices for all funds, except the library, as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to acknowledge the April 2024 check and invoices regarding the Library.
Motion carried 7-0.
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 City of Pewaukee Intergovernmental Agreement regarding traffic signals at STH 164 and Lindsay Road.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to move into Closed Session at approximately 7:07 p.m. Motion carried on Roll Call vote, 7-0.
11. Reconvene Into Open Session
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote, 7-0.
12. Adjournment
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to adjourn the May 21, 2024, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Motion carried, 7-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casandra Smith
Village Treasurer