COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
OAK CREEK CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8640 S. HOWELL AVE.

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Swearing-In Ceremony:  City Clerk Beverly Buretta will swear in 2nd District Alderperson Daniel J. Bukiewicz, 4th District Alderperson Michael E. Toman, 6th District Alderperson Thomas Michalski, City Clerk Pamela S. Bauer, City Treasurer Barbara Guckenberger, and Municipal Judge Alice Rudebusch.

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes:  3/31/08, as published

  1. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10859-041508, appreciation to Beverly A. Buretta, retiring City Clerk (by Committee of the Whole).
  2. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10860-041508, appreciation to Allan M. Foeckler as 2nd District Alderperson (by Committee of the Whole).
  3. Election of Common Council President.
  4. Common Council President Aldermanic Appointments:
    1. Personnel Committee (minimum of 2) – 3
    2. Capital Improvements Committee – 3
    3. License Committee -3
    4. Plan Commission Representatives – 2
    5. Board of Health Representative – 1
    6. Emergency Government Committee Representative – 1 (plus Council President)
    7. Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission – 1
    8. Cable Advisory Committee – 1
    9. Traffic and Safety Commission – 1
  5. Mayor’s Aldermanic Appointments
    1. Library Board - 1
    2. Community Development Authority (CDA) (2)
    3. Community Center Board of Directors - 1
    4. ad hoc Bender Park Committee - 2
    5. Small Claims Committee – 1
    6. Water & Sewer Utility Commission – 1

    **NOTE:  It is anticipated that the Mayor’s reappointments to various boards and commissions will be on the 5/6/08 Council agenda.

    Public Hearings (beginning at 7:00 p.m.) Citizen input, comments and suggestions are requested on the specific item(s) identified below.  Action by the Council may occur at the same meeting if so included in the agenda.

  6. Rezone:  Consider a proposal by Bielinski Homes to rezone the properties at 3010, 3080, 3110, 3260, 3330R, 3324 and 3400 E. Elm Rd. from Rs-3 Single Family Residential and A-1 Agricultural to Rs-2 (PUD) Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development (5th District).

    7. Old Business

  7. Ordinance:  Consider ordinance No. 2498, rezoning the properties at 3010, 3080, 3110, 3260, 3330R, 3324 and 3400 E. Elm Rd. from Rs-3 Single Family Residential and A-1 Agricultural to Rs-2 (PUD) Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development (Bielinski Homes) (5th District).
  8. Motion:  Consider a motion to not adopt Ordinance No. 2497, which would amend Chapter 17.0315(c) of the Municipal Code to allow limousine services with outdoor storage of vehicles a conditional use in the B-4 Highway Business zoning district (Samer Abulughod) (held 3/31/08) (by Committee of the Whole).

    Action Presentations

    Mayor and Council

  9. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10855-041508, a resolution authorizing and ratifying redemption of a portion of $1,465,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, dated September 1, 1996 (by Committee of the Whole).
  10. Motion:  Consider a motion to authorize the write-off of deferred special assessments for Tax Key No. 829-9000-001, the City Street Department Garage site at 800 W. Puetz Rd. in the amount of $19,106.98 (2nd District).
  11. Motion:  Consider a motion to confirm the recommendation of the Small Claims Committee to issue payment to Miguel Uribe, Jr., in the amount of $8,104.42 for vehicle repairs, car rental fees incurred in the amount of $1,344.75 as of 3/7/08, and additional car rental fees in the amount of $1,335.15, subject to receipt of a signed release, as a result of damage to his 2006 Mazda by a snow plow on 2/6/08 (by Committee of the Whole).
  12. Mayoral Proclamation:  National Telecommunicators’ Week, April 6-12, 2008 (confirmation only) (by Committee of the Whole).
  13. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $345,206.97 (by Committee of the Whole).

    License Committee

  14. Motion: Consider a motion to take action on the various license requests as listed on the attached report (by Committee of the Whole).

    Parks, Recreation & Forestry

  15. Presentation:  Power Point Presentation by the City Forester on the Emerald Ash Borer preparation.
  16. Motion:  Consider a motion to award the 2008 tree purchase bid to the following two nurseries:  Johnson’s Nursery in the amount of $27,089.00 and Green Acres Nursery in the amount of $528.00, for a total of $27,617.00 (Project No. 08003) (by Committee of the Whole).

    Engineering

  17. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10856-041508, authorizing the road improvement projects for 2008 as listed on the attached council report (by Committee of the Whole).
  18. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10857-041508, accepting the recommendation of the CIP Committee to authorize the S. Howell Ave. sidewalk improvement projects as listed on the attached council report (by Committee of the Whole).
  19. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10853-041508, approving a storm water management practices maintenance agreement with St. Stephen’s Congregation for their proposed St. Stephen Catholic Church development at 1441 W. Oakwood Rd. (6th District).
  20. Motion:  Consider a motion to concur with the recommendation of the CIP Committee to realign W. Drexel Ave. south of the existing center line (Project No. 06010) (2nd District).
  21. Motion:  Consider a motion to authorize payment of the contract progress payment for Project No. 05036, as listed on the attached summary report (1st District).
  22. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10852-041508, accepting dedication of public improvements for the Georgetown Commons West Addition No. 1 subdivision from Kaerek Homes, Inc., and releasing them from the terms and conditions of their development agreement (Project No. 02060) (5th District).
  23. Resolution:  Consider resolution No. 10854-041508, accepting dedication of public improvements for the Kraeger CSM from Gary P. and Steven F. Kraeger, and releasing them from the terms and conditions of their development agreement (05063) (2nd District).

    Miscellaneous

  24. Closing Remarks:  Closing remarks by retiring City Clerk Beverly A. Buretta.
  25. Motion:  Consider a motion to convene into Executive Session immediately following the conclusion of the Common Council meeting, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, to discuss the following:
    1. Section 19.85(1)(e)(g) to discuss negotiations with property owners and possible litigation regarding blighted and contaminated properties located east of 5th Ave., south of Puetz Rd. and north of Ryan Rd.;
    2. Section 19.85(1)(e)(g) to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation with MMSD relating to land located south and west of the intersection of S. Howell Ave. and W. Oakwood Rd.; and
    3. Section 19.85(1)(e) to discuss strategy regarding the potential purchase of the Delphi property at 7929 S. Howell Ave.
  26. Motion:  Consider a motion to reconvene into Open Session.
  27. Motion:  Consider a motion to take action, if required.

Adjournment.

Public Notice

Upon reasonable notice, a good faith effort will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aid at no cost to the individual to participate in public meetings. Due to the difficulty in finding interpreters, requests should be made as far in advance as possible preferably a minimum of 48 hours. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Oak Creek City Clerk at 768-6511, (FAX) 768-9587, (TDD) 768-6513 or by writing to the ADA Coordinator at the Health Department, City Hall, 8640 S. Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154.

It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.