Village Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, December 19, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. OPENING OF SESSION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Ermeling called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD. Roll call indicated 7 Board of Trustee members present. Trustee Present Trustee Present Ermeling, Barb YES Ziegler, Jon YES Berger, Scott YES White, Loren YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Mark Porlier YES Schuster, Fred YES Village Staff in attendance: Guild, Jacobs, Donner, Parker, Wodalski, Lenhard, Wehner, Tatro, Hodell, and Osterbrink. SAFER Chief Savage and Everest Metro Chief Sparks were also in attendance. Approx 30 visitors OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. Ermeling asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak. James Garrity, 5805 Alderson Street, said he lives by the skate park. He asked about the SE quadrant plan. Guild explained the proposed plan. Mr. Garrity also asked about the costs involved with developing this property. There was a short discussion on the camera not working at the skate park, and the need for two additional police officers. Mr. Garrity asked the Board to approve the funding for two additional police. Dave Eisenreich, 5208 DJ Lane, said he is a member of the Everest Metro Police Commission. He fully supports the need for more officers. There has been significant growth within the village and the department is still operating with the same number of officers. He also asked the Board to approve the funding of the additional officers. Gil Holcomb, 4912 Elm Street, said he is also a member of the Police Commission. He thanked the Board for looking at future use. He is hoping we can bring the police force into better balance with the community. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. No comments. PRESENTATIONS. 1. Everest Metro Police Department staffing issues and budget concerns. Sparks said he requested this item to be on the agenda to explain the budget and staffing challenges their department is having. He reviewed the demographic trends, and talked about the significant amount of growth. Schulz talked about the coverage area and staffing. Hull described the crime BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #1 Back to Agenda  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES trends. Schulz explained the changes in investigations. Sparks gave a brief report on mental health issues. He also gave a report on law enforcement staffing comparables. He is concerned with not having the resources to continue to keep the community safe. He also asked for some balance and to prioritize the service level. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 2. Public Hearing on fiscal year 2017 budgets for the Debt Service, Special Revenue (including TIF District #1 and #2), Capital Projects (Capital Improvements Program Fund only), and Proprietary (Water Utility, Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Fringe Benefits/Internal Service) Funds. Guild explained the other funds. These were reviewed at the last meeting. Ermeling asked if there were any questions. Sparks asked about debt service. Some of the audience members asked about public safety expenses and aquatic center/skate park expenses. Guild explained some of the other funds and how they work. He talked about the operating budget and the tax rate. Kristy Isberner, an employee of the Everest Metro Police Department, asked how much money the village has borrowed since Guild has been employed. Guild said approximately two million to two and a half million. She asked how long it would take to pay it off. Guild said 2021. Jacobs explained the debt schedule. There was a short discussion on TIF borrowing versus the village’s debt schedule. Schuster explained how the Village is trying to increase the tax base with the SE quadrant plan. Jane Sparks said Weston residents came to this meeting to support public safety. She asked the Board of Trustees to please consider making public safety a priority. Gil Holcomb asked about debt. Guild explained the debt service exemption. Jeffrey Micholic, 1305 Skyline Lane, also a member of the Police Commission, asked how other communities can afford to pay for additional public safety services and the Village can’t. Ermeling said the village maintained the tax rate for years and said this affects the village now. She agreed that additional police officers are needed, and the village needs to figure out how to fund it in 2018. Schuster said there was never a discussion about not approving additional police officers. Kristine Gilmore, D.C. Everest School Superintendent, also said she would like to see public safety a priority. Guild also explained how the village’s shared revenue compares to other similar communities. 3. Public Hearing on the Replacement of an Official Map for the Village of Weston. Ermeling read the hearing notices and declared the hearings open at 6:00 p.m. She asked for comments. Higgins explained there were slight changes to the map and the Board needs to re-adopt. 4. Receive comments from the public on hearing presentations. Ermeling asked for any additional comments. There were none. 5. Close the public hearings. Ermeling closed the hearings at 7:53 p.m. REPORTS FROM STAFF 6. Crowe, Nathan – Technology 7. Donner, Keith – Public Services 8. Higgins, Jennifer – Planning & Development 9. Hodell, Renee – Taxpayer Engagement BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #2 Back to Agenda  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 10. Jacobs, John – Finance 11. Osterbrink, Shawn Parks 12. Savage, Matt – EMS & Fire 13. Schmidt, Greg – Assessment 14. Sparks, Wally – Police 15. Tatro, Scott – Facilities 16. Weinkauf, Sherry – Clerk 17. Wodalski, Michael Operations 18. Yde, Matt – Attorney Motion by Ziegler, second by Porlier to acknowledge the reports and place on file. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 19. Community Development Authority 20. Community Life, & Public Safety 21. Community Marketing Task Force 22. EMPS – Joint Finance Committee 23. EMPS – Police Commission 24. Finance 25. SAFER – Board of Directors 26. SAFER – Fire Commission 27. Parks & Recreation 28. Personnel 29. Plan Commission 30. Property & Infrastructure 31. Zoning Board of Appeals Motion by Schuster, second by Berger to acknowledge all reports/minutes and place on file with Village Clerk. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #3 Back to Agenda  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES CONSENT 32. Approve 2017 budgets for the Debt Service, Special Revenue (including TIF District #1 and #2), Capital Projects (Capital Improvements Program Fund only), and Proprietary (Water Utility, Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Fringe Benefits/Internal Service) Funds. 33. Approve the renewal of the Animal Fancier License for JCDREAMDACHS, Jennifer and Craig Czerwinski, 8807 Scenic Dr. 34. Approve payment of expenditures – Voucher #44730 – 44874. 35. Approve Ordinance #16-046 incorporating a rural mix zoning District into the Village zoning ordinance. 36. Approve Ordinance #16-050 amending sections 10.115(B) and (C) number of dogs and cats limited, 10.122(C), (D) and (G) kennels and 10.123(D) and (G) animal fanciers. Action taken below under Unfinished Consent Items. 37. Approve Operator Licenses. 38. Approve Ordinance #16-051 amending Article II, Sections 2.207 and 2.215 relating to meetings and Committee of the Whole. 39. Approve the liability, auto, and property insurance coverage with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance (LWMMI) and the worker’s compensation insurance with EMC Insurance. 40. Approve December 5, 2016 Board of Trustees Minutes. Motion by Schuster, second by Ostrowski to approve Consent items 32 to 35 and 37 to 40. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES UNFINISHED CONSENT ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION. Approve Ordinance #16-050 amending sections 10.115(B) and (C) number of dogs and cats limited, 10.122(C), (D) and (G) kennels and 10.123(D) and (G) animal fanciers. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #4 Back to Agenda  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES White said under the Term of License ordinance sections it should indicate licenses “may” be granted by the Village Board and not licenses “will” be granted by the Village Board. Motion by White, second by Ostrowski to approve Ordinance #16-050 amending sections 10.115(B) and (C) number of dogs and cats limited, 10.122(C), (D) and (G) kennels and 10.123(D) and (G) animal fanciers, contingent on making the above correction. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES NEW BUSINESS. 41. Approve Ordinance #16-049 adopting a replacement Official Map for the Village of Weston. Motion by Berger, second by White to approve Ordinance #16-049 adopting a replacement Official Map for the Village of Weston. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES 42. No-fault sewer back-up coverage. Motion by Schuster, second by Ziegler to deny purchasing the sewer-back-up coverage. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #5 Back to Agenda  VILLAGE OF WESTON, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES 43. Deny the Operator License for Melissa Glines. Motion by White, second by Ostrowski to deny the Operator license for Melissa Glines for not being truthful on her application. Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATOR. Guild will send an email out relating to economic development. REPORT FROM TRUSTEES. Ziegler, Schuster and Ostrowski said the Police Chief’s support from the community is appreciated. REPORT FROM PRESIDENT. Ermeling reported the Wausau Daily Herald will be releasing a story on the SE Quadrant proposed plan. Ermeling also said she appreciates the Police Chief’s support from the community. ADJOURN. Motion by Porlier, second by Ostrowski to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Roll call vote: Yes Vote: 7 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 0 Result: PASS Trustee Voting Ermeling, Barb YES Berger, Scott YES Ostrowski, Kevin YES Schuster, Fred YES Ziegler, Jon YES White, Loren YES Mark Porlier YES Sherry Weinkauf, Clerk BOARD OF TRUSTEES MTG AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016 PAGE #6 Back to Agenda