TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2004, 7:00 P.M.
CITY OF OAK CREEK
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance being said by all present.
Council President Kopplin, who chaired the meeting in Mayor Bolender’s absence, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. At that time she announced her intention to vote on all agenda items. On roll call, the following aldermen were present: Ald. Kopplin, Ald. Foeckler, Ald. Lampe, Ald. Toman, Ald. Grabowski, and Ald. Jonas. Also present were: City Administrator Barbara Blumenfield, City Attorney Lawrence Haskin, Director of Community Development Douglas Seymour, City Engineer Wayne St. John, Fire Chief Gerard Hammernik, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Douglas Schachtner, City Librarian Ross Talis, and City Clerk Beverly Buretta.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to approve the minutes of the 12/7/04 meeting as published. All voted aye; motion carried.
1. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF POLICY AMENDMENT FROM STANDARD SECURITY: RESOLUTION NO. 10438-120704, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CANUSA HEALTH INC.
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Lampe, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10438-120704, approving an agreement with CANUSA Health Inc., subject to receipt of a policy amendment from Standard Security (the stop loss carrier). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, no; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, no; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
2. COUNCIL APPROVES INSTALLATION OF BIKE TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT IN GREENLAWN PARK, AND WHERE FEASIBLE, OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE(S) TO BE BURIED.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to approve the installation of a bike trailhead parking lot in Greenlawn Park, and where feasible, overhead electric line(s) to be buried. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
3. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10419-101904, APPROVING CSM FOR PROPERTY AT 655 E. BONITA DR. (BRUENING).
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10419-101904, approving a certified survey map for the property at 655 E. Bonita Dr. (Bruening). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
4. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10434-122104, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 655 E. BONITA DR. (BRUENING).
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10434-122104, approving a development agreement for the property at 655 E. Bonita Dr. (Bruening). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
5. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: COUNCIL PROCLAMATION NO. 04-22, CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRE FIGHTER PETER J. JONCAS.
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Kopplin, moved to adopt Council Proclamation No. 04-22, congratulations to Fire Fighter Peter J. Joncas. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
6. COUNCIL APPROVES APPOINTMENTS OF ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR TWO-YEAR PERIOD OF 1/1/05 THROUGH 12/31/06.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to approve the appointments of election officials for the two-year period of 1/1/05 through 12/31/06. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
7. COUNCIL AWARDS CITY’S INSURANCE RENEWALS FOR 1/1/05-1/1/06.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to award the City’s insurance renewals for 1/1/05-1/1/06 as follows:
For: Employment Practices Liability – Lexington Insurance (through CVMIC)
For: Property: Buildings, Contents and Property in the Open, Contractors Equipment, Monies/Securities and Special Use Animal Coverage (Local Government Property Insurance Fund (LGPIF)
For: Boiler & Machinery – Travelers (through CVMIC)
For: Blanket Bond: Employee Dishonesty, Forgery & Alteration and Computer Theft – Ohio Casualty Group (through Chris Schroeder Agency)
For: Automobile Physical Damage – Lexington Insurance Company (through CVMIC)
For: Workers Compensation – CVMIC
On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
8. VENDOR SUMMARY REPORT APPROVED.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Foeckler, moved to approve the Vendor Summary Report in the amount of $392,257.65. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
9. LICENSE COMMITTEE.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to grant Operator’s licenses to the following:
Diane Marie Ahlstrom, 2319 W. Carrington Ave. (Community Center)
Jennifer Lynn Meyer, 3201 W. National Ave., Milwaukee (Classic Lanes)
Benjamin Joseph Tolkacz, 6440 S. 17th St., Milwaukee (Classic Lanes)
On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
10. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10452-122104, ACKNOWLEDGING AND FILING 2005 CALENDAR YEAR SALARY GRADE PLAN AND BENEFITS FOR LIBRARY PERSONNEL.
Ald. Toman, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10452-122104, acknowledging and filing the 2005 calendar year salary grade plan and benefits for library personnel. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
11. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10453-122104, APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR PATRIOT ARMS SUBDIVISION.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10453-122104, approving the final plat for the Patriot Arms subdivision. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
12. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10448-122104, APPROVING CSM FOR PROPERTY AT 10101 S. HOWELL AVE. (OPUS NORTH CORPORATION).
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Foeckler, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10448-122104, approving a certified survey map for the property at 10101 S. Howell Ave. (Opus North Corporation). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
13. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED AS REVISED: RESOLUTION NO. 10449-122104, APPROVING AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION FOR THE VILLAS AT APPLE CREEK CONDOMINIUM NO. 68 (2447-2449 W. JONATHAN DR.).
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10449-122104, as revised, approving the affidavit of correction for The Villas at Apple Creek Condominium No. 68 (2447-2449 W. Jonathan Dr.). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
14. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10439-122104, APPROVING VACATION OF EXISTING 20-FOOT WIDE TEMPORARY ROAD EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON OUTLOTS 1 AND 2 OF CREEKSIDE MANOR ADDITION NO. 1 SUBDIVISION PLAT AND ON LOT 23 OF CREEKSIDE MANOR SUBDIVISION PLAT.
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10439-122104, approving the vacation of an existing 20-foot wide temporary road easement as shown on Outlots 1 and 2 of the Creekside Manor Addition No. 1 subdivision plat and on Lot 23 of the Creekside Manor subdivision plat. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
15. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10440-122104, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHBROOK ADDITION NO. 1 SUBDIVISION.
Ald. Toman, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10440-122104, accepting the dedication of public improvements for the Northbrook Addition No. 1 subdivision. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
16. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10441-122104, RELEASING DEVELOPER, MIDWEST HOMES OF WISCONSIN, INC., FROM TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF NORTHBROOK ADDITION NO. 1 SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Ald. Toman, seconded by Ald. Foeckler, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10441-122104, releasing the developer, Midwest Homes of Wisconsin, Inc., from the terms and conditions of their Northbrook Addition No. 1 subdivision development agreement. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
17. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10442-122104, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND STREET LIGHTS IN GLEN CROSSING SUBDIVISION FROM PILGRIM GROUP, LLC.
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10442-122104, accepting dedication of public sanitary sewer, water main and street lights in the Glen Crossing subdivision from Pilgrim Group, LLC. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
18. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10443-122104, APPROVING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH VIRGINIA PLACE PROPERTIES FOR PROPOSED VIRGINIA PLACE CONDOMINIUMS AT 9102 S. 20TH ST.
Ald. Jonas, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10443-122104, approving a storm water management practices maintenance agreement with Virginia Place Properties for the proposed Virginia Place Condominiums at 9102 S. 20th St. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
19. COUNCIL AUTHORIZES PAYMENT OF CONTRACTED INSPECTION SERVICE PAYMENT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to authorize payment of the contracted inspection service payment for various projects. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
20. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10444-122104, ACCEPTING WORKMANSHIP AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO HICKORY LANDSCAPING FOR PROJECT NO. 99049.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10444-122104, accepting the workmanship and authorizing final payment to Hickory Landscaping for Project No. 99049 (installation of landscaping improvements for the Oak Creek Commerce and Industrial Park) (TIF District No. 4). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
21. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10445-122104, ACCEPTING WORKMANSHIP AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO HICKORY LANDSCAPING FOR PROJECT NO. 00045.
Ald. Jonas, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10445-122104, accepting the workmanship and authorizing final payment to Hickory Landscaping for Project No. 00045 (installation of berm landscaping improvements at the Creekside Corporate Park) (TIF District No. 6). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
22. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10446-122104, ACCEPTING WORKMANSHIP AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO PAYNE & DOLAN, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 98048.
Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10446-122104, accepting workmanship and authorizing final payment to Payne & Dolan, Inc., for Project No. 98048 (installation of street improvements in Liberty Woods Business Park) (TIF District No. 3). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
23. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 10447-122104, ACCEPTING WORKMANSHIP AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO C. W. PURPERO, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 04020 (INSTALLATION OF BOX CULVERT REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN E. OAKWOOD RD.).
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10447-122104, accepting workmanship and authorizing final payment to C. W. Purpero, Inc., for Project No. 04020 (installation of box culvert replacement improvements in E. Oakwood Rd.). On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
24. COUNCIL APPROVES “NO PARKING” SIGNS EFFECTIVE FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M., APRIL 1ST THROUGH JULY 1ST ALONG EAST SIDE OF S. ORCHARD VIEW LN. FROM INTERSECTION SOUTH 50 FEET AND ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF E. HONEYSUCKLE DR. FROM INTERSECTION 50 FEET EAST ALONG RIVERTON MEADOWS PARK.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Traffic & Safety Commission and approve the “No Parking” signs effective from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., April 1st through July 1st along the east side of S. Orchard View Ln. from the intersection south 50 feet and along the south side of E. Honeysuckle Dr. from the intersection 50 feet east along Riverton Meadows Park. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
25. EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Foeckler, moved to convene into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m., pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85, to discuss the following:
a. (1)(e) to discuss entering into a contract with Milwaukee County for BLS Medical Direction for the year 2005.
b. (1)(e) to consider an offer to purchase for the properties at 2230 and 2300 W. Southland Dr.
c. (1)(e) to consider an offer to purchase for the property at 1120 E. Oakwood Rd.
d. (1)(c)(e) to discuss and consider approval to hire a building/plumbing inspector.
e. (1)(e)(g) to discuss the recent Dane County Circuit Court Decision on the review of the PSC’s CPCN decision as it relates to the power plant expansion.
On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
26. COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO OPEN SESSION.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to reconvene into Open Session at 9:15 p.m. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
27. COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON SEVERAL EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Jonas, moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Milwaukee County for BLS Medical Direction for the year 2005. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
Ald. Grabowski, seconded by Ald. Lampe, moved to adopt Resolution No. 10451-122104, confirming the authorization to submit an offer to purchase for the property at 1120 E. Oakwood Rd. to Dennis and Woodeen Zeisse. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, no; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to authorize the appeal regarding the power plant expansion. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Ald. Kopplin, aye; Ald. Foeckler, aye; Ald. Lampe, aye; Ald. Toman, aye; Ald. Grabowski, aye; and Ald. Jonas, aye.
ADJOURNMENT.
Ald. Lampe, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adjourn this meeting at 9:16 p.m. All voted aye; motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Beverly A. Buretta, CMC, City Clerk Richard R. Bolender, Mayor