CITY OF GLENDALE -- COMMON COUNCIL

January 14, 2008

Regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Glendale held in the Municipal Building, 5909 North Milwaukee River Parkway.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerome A. Tepper at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Jerome A. Tepper, Ald. Robert Whitaker, Joseph V. Colacino, Elliott L. Moeser, Richard W. Wiese, Izzy Goldberg and JoAnn Shaw. Absent: None.

Other Officials Present: Richard Maslowski, City Administrator; Tom Czarnyszka, Police Chief; and John Fuchs, City Attorney.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

The members of the Common Council, City staff and all those present pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

OPEN MEETING NOTICE.

The City Administrator advised that in accordance with the Open Meeting Law, the Glendale Herald, the City's official newspaper, was advised on Thursday, January 10, 2008, of the date of this meeting; that the agenda was posted on the official bulletin board of City Hall, the Glendale Police Department, and the North Shore Library; that copies of the agenda were made available to the general public in the Municipal Building and the Police Department, and those persons who requested, were sent copies of the agenda.

ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES.

Motion was made by Ald. Shaw, seconded by Ald. Whitaker, approving the minutes of the meetings held on December 10, 2007. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

There were no public comments.

COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS:

I. File No

Communication from City Administrator Richard Maslowski, re: 50th Annual City Appreciation Dinner.

The City Administrator is requesting authorization to plan the City's 50th Annual City Appreciation Dinner. Those citizens who serve on the City's various Boards, Commissions and Committees will be invited, along with City elected officials and staff. Once again, due to budget constraints, the City will not pay for spouses or guests.

Motion was made by Ald. Shaw, seconded by Ald. Wiese, to authorize Mr. Maslowski to proceed with the planning of the 50th Annual City Appreciation Dinner for Thursday, March 27, 2008. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

II. File No

Communication from Finance Director Shawn Lanser, re: 2008 GFOA Conference.

The Finance Director, Shawn Lanser, is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This organization provides numerous training programs related to government finance. The 2008 GFOA National Conference would provide him with training in such areas as: Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting; Cash Management and Investing; Debt Management; Management and Policy; Pension and Benefits; and Technology and Digital Government. The National Conference is June 15 to 18, 2008 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference registration fee is $355.00, which is within the Finance Department's 2008 budget, and Mr. Lanser will be responsible for the airfare and lodging related to the conference.

Motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Colacino, to approve the request of the Finance Director to attend the 2008 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) National Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from June 15 to 18, 2008. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

III. File No

Communication from Public Works Director Dave Eastman, re: Payment #10 to WDOT for I-43 Ramps and West Silver Spring Drive Interchange.

Based upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director, motion was made by Ald. Shaw, seconded by Ald. Wiese, to approve Payment #10 in the amount of $11,098.04 to WDOT for the I-43 Ramps and West Silver Spring Drive Interchange Project. On Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

IV. File No

Communication from Public Works Director Dave Eastman, re: Payment #4 to WDOT for North Green Bay Avenue Pavement Replacement Project.

Based upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director, motion was made by Ald. Goldberg, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to approve Payment #4 in the amount of $975.43 to WDOT for North Green Bay Avenue Pavement Replacement Project. On Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

V. File No

Communication from Public Works Director Dave Eastman, re: Payment #1 to WDOT for Glendale Pedestrian/Bike Path Project (North Sidney Place to West Mill Road).

Based upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director, motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to approve Payment #1 in the amount of $4,647.78 to WDOT for Glendale Pedestrian/Bike Path Project (North Sidney Place to West Mill Road). On Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

VI. File No

Communication from Milwaukee County, re: Traffic Signals at Calumet/Port Washington Road and Bradley/Port Washington Road and County Snow Removal Policies.

Traffic signal warrant analyses were performed by Milwaukee County Traffic Engineering staff for the signalized intersections of North Port Washington Road and West Calumet Road, as well as North Port Washington Road and West Bradley Road. All warrants were evaluated based on traffic volume data collected in May, 2007 and five years of crash data. A left-turn conflict analysis was also performed. It was concluded that traffic signals are not warranted at either of these intersections.

With the harsh weather that began in December, 2007, Milwaukee County sent a reminder letter regarding the County and State's policies on winter plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the local municipality and/or abutting property owner to clear sidewalks, crosswalks and corners. In addition, bus stops and shelters along any roadway are the responsibility of the local municipality. Bus shelters and sidewalks within an established Park and Ride lot are the responsibility of the County, as well as the parking lots.

A joint meeting with Village of Fox Point officials and County Supervisors James White and Joe Rice, is being scheduled with Milwaukee County Public Works officials to discuss their communications. Mayor Tepper, along with several other mayors, has been appointed to an ICC sub-committee, which is attempting to schedule a meeting with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chair, to discuss these matters, as well as funding for operation, maintenance and capital improvements along County trunk highways.

Motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Wiese, to place this information on file. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

VII. File No

Communication from Nicolet High School, re: Request for In-Road Crosswalk Sign/North Jean Nicolet Road.

The Nicolet High School Board of Education is requesting the installation of an in-road crosswalk sign between the I-43 pedestrian tunnel and Nicolet High School. Even though the City has installed traditional crosswalk signs along North Jean Nicolet Road, the District has observed an increased number of vehicles failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

The City Administrator stated that similar requests from Bayshore and Glendale-River Hills School District for Parkway School have been approved, provided that the costs to purchase and maintain the signs is the responsibility of the requesting party, and not the City.

Motion was made by Ald. Colacino, seconded by Ald. Goldberg, to approve the request from Nicolet High School for the installation of an in-road crosswalk sign between the I-43 pedestrian tunnel and Nicolet High School, providing the School District covers the costs to purchase and maintain the signs. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

VIII. File No

Application for Special Gathering Permit filed by Nicolet High School Foundation.

Motion was made by Ald. Moeser, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to approve the application for Special Gathering Permit filed by Nicolet High School Foundation for Saturday, March 8, 2008 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 11:30 p.m. subject to approval by the Nicolet High School Board of Education. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. File No

Scheduling Public Hearing on the Proposed Rezoning of 2105-2119, 2129, 2145 and 2233 West Mill Road for Canterbury Court Apartment Development.

The Plan Commission has recommended the rezoning of 2105-2119, 2129, 2145 and 2233 West Mill Road for Canterbury Court as a 60-unit multiple building residential planned development apartment community. The Common Council is required to schedule a public hearing on the rezoning request and recommendation.

Motion was made by Ald. Wiese, seconded by Ald. Colacino, to schedule a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 2105-2119, 2129, 2145 and 2233 West Mill Road for Canterbury Court Apartment Development for Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

X. File No

Status of Police School Liaison Program.

The City has not received any correspondence from the Glendale-River Hills School District regarding the Police School Liaison Program. The Police Chief and Nicolet High School District Administrator have been communicating regarding funding aspects of the Program, but no agreement was able to be reached that could be presented to the Nicolet Board of Education and the Common Council for consideration. Accordingly, the Police School Liaison Program has been discontinued as of January 1, 2008.

Motion was made by Ald. Shaw, seconded by Ald. Whitaker, to place this information on file. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

XI. File No

Municipal Court-House of Corrections Issues.

The City Attorney reported that if an individual is convicted in Municipal Court and fails to pay the fine, that individual serves a jail sentence in lieu of the fine. The jail stay for that person results in a bill to the City, which it must pay, even though it receives no fine money. The City Attorney then tries to collect that money from the defendants. If he can get ten cents on the dollar, it offsets some of the costs to the City. By reducing what the City will accept means that it collects more than would somebody who holds out for more, but collects nothing.

Motion was made by Ald. Goldberg, seconded by Ald. Wiese, to place this information on file. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

XII. File No

Ordinance Creating Section 5-9 of the Code Pertaining to Adult and Juvenile Residential Facilities and Amending Section 13-1-200 Pertaining to Definitions.

The City Attorney is suggesting several revisions to the Adult and Juvenile Residential Facilities ordinance adopted last year. An occupancy permit should not be required, for example, upon a change from four to five residents of a group home. In addition, revisions have been made to the business plan so as to avoid privacy issues. Finally, the annual hearing should be complaint based, rather than reviewed simply because one year has passed.

Motion was made by Ald. Wiese, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to adopt Ordinance No. 1431 Pertaining to Adult and Juvenile Residential Facilities and Amending Section 13-1-200 Pertaining to Definitions. On Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

XIII. File No

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC) Resolution Concerning the Great Lakes.

The Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC) has passed a resolution which supports the strengthening of a Great Lakes Compact that will protect Wisconsin's most valuable resource from being diverted, wasted or poisoned by the inappropriate use of chemicals. The resolution urges the Governor and State Legislature to use all their resources to make sure the Great Lakes of America and its clean water be protected by means of the passage of a strong water resources compact and asking the Federal government to pass laws that will protect the Great Lakes.

Motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Colacino, to support the ICC Resolution Concerning the Great Lakes. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

IVX. File No

No Parking Signs in Alley behind 4600 North Ironwood Lane.

Despite a long-standing prohibition against parking in alleys in the City, there is a recurring problem in the alley east of the 4600 block of North Ironwood Lane between West Glendale Avenue and West Rock Place. Ald. Whitaker reported that residents of the area are requesting posting of "No Parking in Alley" signs every 200 feet in the alley east of the 4600 block of North Ironwood Lane between West Glendale Avenue and West Rock Place.

Motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Goldberg, to approve the posting of "No Parking in Alley" signs every 200 feet in the alley east of the 4600 block of North Ironwood Lane between West Glendale Avenue and West Rock Place. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE.

Motion was made by Ald. Whitaker, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to approve the accounts payable register dated January 14, 2008 for check numbers 20687 to 20761 totaling $378,812.07 and for prepaid checks, numbers 20576 to 20656 totaling $19,124,525.21. On Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS.

Several Council members briefly reported on the activities of the various Commissions, Committees and Boards they serve on. Ald. Colacino made note of the Veteran's Day commemoration.

ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business, motion was made by Ald. Colacino, seconded by Ald. Shaw, to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Ald. Whitaker, Colacino, Moeser, Wiese, Goldberg and Shaw. Noes: None. Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously and adjournment of the Common Council was ordered at 7:50 p.m. until Monday, January 28, 2008.

Richard E. Maslowski

City Administrator

Recorded: January 15, 2008