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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 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:
Ayes: Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese and Hayward.
PUBLIC HEARING
No Report.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No Report.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Ritzka moved, seconded by Trustee Evans to approve the Village Board meeting minutes of Monday, December 15, 2014.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans and Hayward.
The motion carried.
FINANCE, CLAIMS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON RICHARD LEWEIN
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the request from the DPW to purchase the 2015 Chevrolet 2500 HD W/Boss Plow from Ewald Automotive
Group for the sum of $35,146.00.
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 request from the DPW to purchase the 2015 Cimline Magma 150 from AL-Chroma for the sum of
$55,664.50.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Evans, Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the 2015 City of West Allis Technology Services contract. Trustee Lewein stated he would like to possibly look into a multi-year contract.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Ragonese based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following commercial vouchers 19915 – 20069 dated December 17, 2014 through January 5, 2015 in the amount of $132,721.58.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese, Evans, Kroening, Lewein and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Ragonese based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the bi-weekly payroll dated December 26, 2014 in the amount of $107,430.08.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Kroening to approve the Treasurers report for November 2014.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese and Hayward.
The motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON JOHN STALEWSKI
Chairperson Stalewski moved, seconded by Trustee Kroening based on the recommendation of the Public Safety
Committee to approve the request to have a pedestrian study conducted from South 49th Street to South 54th Street
on West National Avenue due to the concern of the pedestrian safety issues for crossing West National
Avenue, not to exceed $1,800.00.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ragonese, Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski and Hayward.
The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS, RECYCLING AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON TOM EVANS
No Report.
LICENSES, ZONING, PARKS AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE, CHAIRPERSON SHARON KROENING
Chairperson Kroening moved, seconded by Trustee Evans to approve the Beverage Operators License for Patrick Earl/4th Base.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese, Stalewski 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 Ritzka moved, seconded by Trustee Lewein based on the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Village of West Milwaukee permitting access to Milwaukee County Public Safety Radio System.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Kroening, Evans, Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Trustee Ritzka moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to approve “A Resolution to Amend Parking Time Limitations” (1-R-15).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Trustee Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Evans based on the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to approve a “Resolution Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing Withdrawal of Village Monies” (2-R-15).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Stalewski, Ragonese, Evans, Kroening, Lewein, Ritzka and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Trustee Stalewski moved, seconded by Trustee Ritzka based on the recommendation of the Legislative Committee
to approve a “Resolution Designating the Official Newspapers for the Village of West Milwaukee” (3-R-15).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Lewein, Kroening, Evans, Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Trustee Lewein moved, seconded by Trustee Ritzka based on the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to
approve a “Resolution in Support of the Double Deck Freeway Alternative for the I-94 East/West Corridor if the
At-Grade Alternatives cannot accommodate full access to Hawley Road/60th Street” (4-R-15).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Evans, Ragonese, Stalewski, Ritzka, Lewein, Kroening and Hayward.
The motion carried.
Trustee Kroening moved, seconded Trustee Ritzka to approve the Appointments of Inspectors of Elections.
Trustee Lewein stated he thought Monica Byrne is no longer a resident. Administrator Egan stated she will
check with Clerk/Treasurer Susan Schupp
Roll Call:
Ayes: Lewein, Ritzka, Stalewski, Ragonese, Evans, Kroening and Hayward.
The motion carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Hayward stated the Christmas Trees look nice and the benches have been installed at Centennial Park.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Chief Nasci stated there was a fatal accident on 45th and West Greenfield Ave and a suspect in custody. There have been numerous armed robberies and there was a report of shots fired at Wal-Mart but no reported injuries.
There was further discussion regarding issues at Wal-Mart and the Chief stated that they are going to revisit the possibility of an officer position at that location.
WMCDA REPORT
Chairperson Ritzka stated there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:00p.m.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Egan stated there was a meeting regarding Milwaukee Boiler with their attorney regarding options for the property. On the next agenda there will be a study there will be a study cost estimate on West Burnham Street and Miller Park Way regarding the turn lane. There will be a WMCDA meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:00p.m to discuss the potential development and the developer’s agreement for Motion Industries. The signage for the SUDZ car wash located on Miller Park Way at West Lincoln Avenue will be on the Plan Commission agenda on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a meeting with staff regarding the CDBG, the funding has been reduced and potential projects include the Village Hall, Community Centre’ and the Firehouse. Trustee Stalewski mentioned the possibility of receiving funding for residents and in the future look at competitive bidding for the roof project.
OTHER BUSINESS NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA.
No Report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS-COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Monday, January 19th at 6:00pm……….…………….…..….Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, January 19th at 7:00p.m…………………...... Village Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00p.m……………….……….…..WMCDA Meeting
Monday, February 10th at 6:00p.m…………………………...Plan Commission Meeting
There being no further business before the Village Board, Trustee Ritzka moved, seconded by Trustee Evans to adjourn. Voice vote, the motion carried. Time 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Johnson
Administrative Assistant