Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE
VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
JULY 2, 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 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, Matt Gralinski; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; and Village Treasurer, Cassie Smith.

2. Public Hearings/Presentations – None.

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Amendment of the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – June 4, 2024
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Kreuser to approve the June 4th - amended 5, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – June 18, 2024
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve the June 18, 2024, minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting with a correction to item 8f as followed: 
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Belt to cancel the July 2, 2024, Regular Village Board Meeting in the event the July 16, 2024, would be held as normal.
Motion carried 7-0.

4. Citizen Comments - None.

5. Ordinances – None.

6. Resolutions –
a. Possible Action on Resolution No. 2024-11, A Resolution Recognizing the Service of Administrator Scott Gosse
Treasurer Smith read Resolution 2024-11 recognizing Administrator Gosse’s service to the Village of Pewaukee.  The Village Board gave their kind words of appreciation to Scott.
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to approve Resolution No. 2024-11 recognizing the service of Scott Gosse as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

b. Review of TID #4 Financing and Possible Action on Resolution No. 2024-12, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes

This item was presented after item 8b.

Representative for Baird, Brad Viegut gave an overview of the financing plan in the agenda packet.  This proforma does cash flow and maintains the full borrowing.  Mr. Viegut stated that this proforma is conservative with the tax rate staying consistent throughout the life of the note.  The developer has pulled $3.8 million in building permits which is higher than originally anticipated within the framework of the Developers Agreement.  The total revenue is in column G over the life of the TID it is expected to be $5.8 million with an estimated interest rate of 5.32%.  It is estimated that the year-end balance will remain positive over the life of the TID.  If approved today Baird is expected to bring this note to market, secure bond rating, and finalize it on July 22nd, 2024, with the closing to follow on August 12th, 2024.  The note can be called on 9/1/2033 or after.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to approve the TID #4 Resolution No. 2024-12 Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

7. Old Business – None.

8. New Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Certified Survey Map request to combine two existing, adjoining, substandard-sized properties (i.e.,115 & 119 W. Wisconsin Avenue) into a single, size-compliant, 11,124 sq. ft. parcel. These properties are zoned B-2 Downtown Business District
Administrator Gosse stated that the property owner is the same for both parcels and the owner would like to combine both parcels into one which will make the property conform to the current code for lot size and width.  This was recommended for approval by the Plan Commission.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve Certified Survey Map request to combine two existing, adjoining, substandard-sized properties (i.e.,115 & 119 W. Wisconsin Avenue) into a single, size-compliant, 11,124 sq. ft. parcel as presented with the updated Clerk information.
Motion carried 7-0.

b. Discussion and Possible Action on Scheduling Special Village Board Meeting for Continuation of Cecelia Homes, LLC Fire-EMS Protection Fee Appeal
Administrator Gosse stated he has received the report from Baker Tilly, and he asked the Village Board to schedule the special meeting.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the Special Village Board meeting for continuation of Cecelia Homes, LLC Fire-EMS protection fee appeal on July 30th at 4:00 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.

c. Discussion and Possible Action on Scheduling Special Village Board Meeting for Strategic Plan Workshop
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve to hold a Special Village Board meeting for the Strategic Plan Workshop on July 23, 2024, 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.

d. Discussion and Possible Action Discussion on Proposed Purchase of Bulletin Board for Laimon Family Lakeside Park
Trustee Grabowski explained that he has heard several comments about the lack of information regarding the lake. He suggested that a bulletin board be purchased to be installed at Laimon Family Lakeside Park.  This would give general knowledge regarding the lake to educate lake users about the lake. Preliminary costs are about $800-$900. Trustee Rhode agreed with the proposal but believes this should go through the Park & Recreation Board. Trustee Krasovich would like clarity of who is responsible for the updates. 
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Belt to give direction to Trustee Grabowski to present the purchase of a bulletin board at Laimon Family Lakeside Park utilizing Laimon Park Funds not to exceed $1,500.
Motion carried 7-0.

e. Discussion and Possible Action on Mobile Home License for D&G Investments
Trustee Rohde moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to approve the mobile home license for D&G Investments contingent upon approval from Building Services and the Fire Department.
Motion carried 7-0.

f. Possible Action on Committee Appointments:
1. Zoning Board of Appeals – 1 Member (3-year terms) - No action was taken.

2. Historic Preservation Commission –1 Member (Architect – preferred - term to expire 4/30/27) - No action was taken.

g. Discussion and Possible Action on Food Vendor Permit Application for Big Dawg’s Hotdogs, LLC.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde, to approve the Food Vendor permit for Big Dawg’s Hotdogs, LLC for the event on July 12, 2024, as presented.
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)(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 letters of concern received from the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Fire and EMS Protection Fee.
Trustee Gergen moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to move into closed session at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Motion carried on roll-call vote, 7-0.

11. Reconvene Into Open Session
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to move into open session at approximately 7:16 p.m.
Motion carried on roll call vote, 7-0.

12. Adjournment
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Gergen to adjourn the July 2, 2024, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 7:16 p.m.
Motion carried, 7-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Casandra Smith
Treasurer