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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2015
President Hayward called the Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese and President Hayward.
PUBLIC HEARING
President Hayward announces the Public Hearing is open for the alley vacation for Masterson Company Lot 4,
Block 2, Assessors Plat 290 & Lot 2, Certified Survey Map No. 8404.
The Village President opens up the Public Hearing to the residents for comment on the alley vacation and there were no comments.
The Village President announces that the Public Hearing is closed at 7:01p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No Report.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Ritzka to approve the Village Board meeting minutes on Monday, August 3, 2015.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ragonese and Hayward.
Present: Ritzka and Stalewski.
The motion carried.
FINANCE, CLAIMS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON RICHARD LEWEIN
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the FinanceCommittee to approve the following commercial vouchers 20967– 21019 datedAugust 4, 2015 through August 17, 2015 in the amount of $185,608.18.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese, Evans and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the bi-weekly payroll dated August 7, 2015 in the amount of $108,448.93.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese and Hayward.
The motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON JOHN STALEWSKI
Administrator Egan stated Mr. Roecker reviewed the traffic study concept for 5400 West National Avenue and he is going to discuss a possible adjustment including an alternative option. Administrator Egan stated a blind gentleman requested audible signals installed on West National Avenue. The Department of Transportation stated they would fund half the project through the traffic mitigation contract.
There will be a meeting with Speedway regarding traffic issues and the development agreement included funding from Speedway for this issue.
PUBLIC WORKS, RECYCLING AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON TOM EVANS
Chairperson Evans questioned who reports street lights that are out. The Police Department notifies the Department of Public Works.
LICENSES, ZONING, PARKS AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON SHARON KROENING
Chairperson Kroening moved, seconded by Trustee Evans to approve the following Beverage Operator application
for:
Hiba M. Abu Shawish/Pick N Save
Jain I. Barron-Perez/Pick N Save
Raven S. Fowler/Pick N Save
Benjamin A. Guyette/Pick N Save
Elizabeth A. Jandron/Pick N Save
Aurora D. Lopez/Full Moon Saloon
Richard L. O’Brion/Dan’s First Call
Cary L. Park/4th Base
Kyle J. Roberts/Chilis
Sonya M. Samarripa/Full Moon Saloon
Krystal C. Simmons/Full Moon Saloon
Kaliyah A. Westmoreland/Pick N Save
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Kroening moved, seconded by Trustee Evans to deny the following Beverage Operator application for Larissa Ortega/Pick N Save.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese, Evans, Kroening, Lewein and Hayward.
The motion carried.
HEALTH, HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICES AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON JOHN RAGONESE
No Report.
PERSONNEL AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON KURT RITZKA
No Report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON RONALD HAYWARD
Trustee Evans moved, seconded by Trustee Ritzka to approve theProclamation for Police Officer Gerald Lisowski.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Voice Vote:
The motion carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Hayward statedhe attended Officer Gerald Lisowski’s retirement ceremony. President Hayward also reviewed a memo from MMSD.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Chief Nasci stated the Dunkin Donut Cop on a Roof Top to raise money for Special Olympic was a great success. National Night Out is Friday, August 21, 2015.
Chief Nasci stated they are investigating a hit and run accident on Miller Park Way in which a pedestrian was injured. The District Attorney’s Office released Officer Eric French from Administrative Duty to full duty after investigation of the officer involved shooting.
Chief Nasci stated he extended the probationary period for six months for the new police officer and they conducted interviews with new applicants.
WMCDA REPORT
The WMCDA will have a meeting on Monday, August 24th.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Egan reviewed the fair housing program information included in the packet. There was a meeting referencing the lunch program at the West Milwaukee Community Centre’,only ten people attend therefore the program has been eliminated, however the lunch delivery program will continue its operation. Apparently there are funding issues.
Administrator Egan stated the Village is coordinating with the City of Milwaukee regarding the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project on Mitchell Street which will begin in 2016. There was a meeting with Rexnord regarding options on how to secure their parking lots; discussion included closing some of the entrances; however, that could cause back up with traffic. There also was discussion regarding the storage of equipment for WE Energies and they will be removing that equipment in the near future.
Administrator Egan stated that the assessments have started in the Village.
OTHER BUSINESS NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA.
No Report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Monday, August 24th at 6:00p.m…….………………….….……………...WMCDA Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00p.m…………….………...... Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00p.m……………….……...... Village Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00p.m………………………………………..Plan Commission Meeting
There being no further business before the Village Board, Trustee Evans moved, seconded by Trustee Kroening to adjourn. Voice vote, the motion carried. Time 7:24p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Johnson
Administrative Assistant