Village Board

***VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES*** January 4, 2022 SAUKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT and VIA ZOOM 649 E. GREEN BAY AVE., SAUKVILLE, WI 53080 Village President Barb Dickmann called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Village Clerk Mary Kay Baumann gave the Statement of Public Notice. Members: Barb Dickmann-present, Richard Belling-absent, Scott Fischer-present, Trevor Seitz-present, Jim Nowlen-present (via Zoom), Andy Hebein-present, and Pete Janus-present. Others Present: Dawn Wagner, Mary Kay Baumann, Chief Meyer, Claude Louis-Kapur, Steve DeCleene-Neumann Development, and Eugene & Lori Welch PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 MEETING Fischer/Seitz made a motion to approve the December 7, 2021 minutes as presented. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING – TO CONSIDER A PETITION SUBMITTED BY MRED-MGA SAUKVILLE ASSOCIATES, TO REZONE PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY IT ABUTTING THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 33, KNOWN AS EMERALD RIDGE SUBDIVISION Seitz/Hebein made a recommendation to open the Public Hearing. Roll call vote was taken with all in favor. Motion carried. Wagner stated that everyone received a packet with the information. Wagner stated that the Plan Commission reviewed the petition and made a recommendation for approval to the Village Board. The Rezoning and the PUD will be on the January 18 th Village Board Agenda for consideration. Steve DeCleene, Neumann Development, gave an overview of the re-development of Emerald Ridge. The plan is to repurpose the south side of State Highway 33. The retail component would be removed. There would be multi-family units closest to STH 33 and 63 single family lots to the south of the multi-family. Current zoning requires 80 ft lots. The PUD is asking for a decrease to 70 ft lots. They are also seeking a 25 ft set back instead of the current required 35 ft. set back. In addition, they are asking for a reduction in the exterior requirements under current zoning. Fischer asked if the smaller lots were the “wave of the future”. DeCleene stated that if there is not a reduction in lot size that would mean 56 lots instead of the planned 63. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Hearing no further comments, Dickmann requested a motion to close the Public Hearing. Seitz/Hebein made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote was taken with all in favor. Motion carried at 6:48 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT Dickmann read and presented Eugene Welch with a proclamation recognizing Adult Crossing Guard Week – January 10-14th. Dickmann thanked him for his service and keeping the young people of the Village safe. Chief Meyer presented him with a card and thanked him for doing an excellent job. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Wagner thanked Welch for doing a great job for the Village. ORDINANCES – RESOLUTIONS – PETITIONS None. REPORTS OF VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEES Utility Committee No report. Public Works Committee No report. Public Safety Committee No report. Finance Committee Dickmann reported on the meeting of January 4, 2022. Claims for November 2021 in the Amount of $401,833.73 were reviewed and approved. The Budget Watch and Investment Report were reviewed. Committee went into Closed Session with no action being taken. A recommendation was made to the Village Board to approve the Kapur – Addendum #2 to Consultant Agreement. Seitz/Fischer made a motion to approve the Kapur – Addendum #2 to Consultant Agreement. Motion carried. Other Matters: A request for bids for repair of the Dekora Woods water tower has been posted. This project will be funded by the 2020 Borrowing. The Chamber is holding a “After the Holidays” Social on Wednesday, January 12 th. Please inform Mary Kay if you would like to attend. The 2022 Capital Projects will be on the January 18th Finance Committee Agenda. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Plan Commission Dickmann reported on the meeting of January 4, 2022. A Public Hearing was held regarding the PUD for the Emerald Ridge Subdivision on the south side of STH 33. A recommendation was made to the Village Board for approval. A sign request for Kilian Management (McDonalds) was reviewed and approved. Community Development Authority/Industrial Review Committee No report. Library Board No report. Mid-Moraine Municipal Association No report. LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVALS None. CITIZEN MATTERS AS NOTICED None. ADJOURNMENT Hebein/Fischer made a motion to adjourn to January 4, 2022. Motion carried at 6:53 p.m. Mary Kay Baumann Village Clerk