Village Board Meetings and Agendas

VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
October 4th, 2022

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence, and Roll Call
President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence.

Roll Call was taken with the following Village Board members present: Trustee Ed Hill, Trustee Bob Rohde, Trustee Kelli Belt, Trustee Chris Krasovich, Trustee Craig Roberts, Trustee Jim Grabowski; and President Jeff Knutson.

Also Present: Village Attorney, Mark Blum; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; Police Chief Tim Heier; Director of Public Works, Dan Naze; and Village Clerk, Casandra Smith.

2. Public Hearings/Presentations – None

3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

a. Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting – September 20, 2022
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the September 20, 2022 minutes of the Regular Village Board meeting as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.

4. Citizen Comments

Kyle Kreuser @ 429 Pirate Pass – Mr. Kreuser explained that he is an owner of multiple short-term housing rentals. He stated he supports no limitations on nightly rentals regarding Ordinance No. 2022-15.

Kristen Kreuser @ 429 Pirate Pass – Ms. Kreuser spoke regarding Ordinance No. 2022-15, gave some background information and asked to not include limitations on the nightly short-term rentals.

5. Ordinances

a. Discussion and Direction on Ordinance No. 2022-15, Ordinance to Amend Section 40.471 of the Village Code of the Village of Pewaukee Regarding the Prohibition on Transient Commercial Uses in Residential Districts
Administrator Gosse stated that when this ordinance was adopted in 2010 it was lawful. In 2017 a change in the Wisconsin State Statutes was made by the state legislature which restricts the ability of municipalities to enact an ordinance that prohibits the rental of a residential dwelling for 7 or more consecutive days. The Village Board discussed their views in detail. This was for discussion only and it will go before the Plan Commission for its review and then it will be back before the Village Board at a later date for a public hearing and vote.

6. Resolutions - None

7. Old Business

a. Discussion and Possible Action on Digital Delivery of Village Meetings
Clerk Smith presented a quote from Kobra KY to the Village Board in the amount of $9,695 to deliver meetings to the Village residents which can be viewed live or at a later date through YouTube. Kyle Salewski gave a brief overview of the functionality of the equipment and software. In the future additional equipment could be added at a later date as found necessary based on future needs. Trustee Roberts stated that this is one of the strategic planning goals which will deliver information and transparency to the residents. Discussion followed on whether this is a need or a want.
Trustee Hill moved, seconded by Trustee Belt to tentatively include the Quoted Amount of $10,445 for Installation by Kobra KY and Taylor Computers for the Live Streaming Project in the 2023 Budget for Consideration of the use of ARPA funds during the Budget Discussion.
Mr. Salewski responded to Craig Roberts stating that quotes are good for 30 days but he would accept this quote for 45 days if that would help the Village.
Motion carried 7-0.

8. New Business

a. Discussion and Possible Action on Ford Motor Company Release to Use Name-Image-Picture Release Agreement
Chief Heier explained that the he and former Trustee, Heather Gergen worked together to take a picture of a squad car which also highlighted the downtown area. The picture was presented and a discussion followed.
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to Approve the Ford Motor Company Release Agreement to Use the Picture as Presented with the Purchase of an Additional 500 calendars beyond the 100 free calendars provided.
Motion carried 7-0.

b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Pier for Lake Patrol at End of Lake Street
President Knutson explained that installing a pier at the end of Lake Street gives the option of maintaining two Lake Patrol boats to be on the lake at all times for deployment during rescues and special events. The pier would be for use strictly by the Police and Fire departments only. Discussion followed with the consensus being to place this item on the Pewaukee Lake Advisory Committee agenda.

c. Discussion and Direction Regarding 2023 Proposed Budgets Related to Public Works, Capital Projects, and Utilities (Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water, Transportation)
Administrator Gosse gave a general budget update which has a current shortfall of $306,605. Interest-earning projections were increased based on the current market. Director Naze explained that he is requesting to create a Utility Supervisor position split between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Utilities to perform the regulatory requirements outlined in his memo included in the packet.
Capital projects are the same as presented in August 2022.
The Department of Public Works budget gave an overview of the budget with the major changes allocating funds to utilities such as gas and electric of $20,000 for the new DPW Building as there is no baseline to use at this point.
The Water Utility includes an added expense relating to the HMO treatment upgrade as well as costs for meter upgrades.
The Sewer Utility includes an increase in expense for treatment costs, capital projects, and software program support.
The Storm Water Utility is projected to have a loss which will have to be satisfied by borrowing or imposing a rate adjustment.
The Transportation Utility budget includes a proposed increased rate which will be of consideration at a later date. The increase is due to the debt being added in the amount of $121,600 for the DPW building.
Discussion followed.

d. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Appointments

1. Zoning Board of Appeals – 1 Alternate (term to expire 4/30/24)
No appointments were presented.

2. Historic Preservation Commission –1 Member Architect (full 3 year term to expire 4/30/24)
No appointments were presented.

e. Discussion and Possible Action on Trustee Appointment for Aquatic Plant Policy Review
Trustee Hill motioned, seconded by Trustee Rohde to Appoint Trustee Belt to the Aquatic Plant Policy Review group.
Motion carried 7-0.

f. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointing Trustee Liaisons to Work with Waukesha County Center for Growth
Trustee Rohde motioned, seconded by Trustee Hill to Appoint Trustee Roberts and Trustee Belt as Liaisons to Work with the Waukesha County Center for Growth.
Motion carried 7­-0.

9. Citizen Comments – None

10. Closed Session – The Village Board of the Village of Pewaukee will enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, specifically regarding the 285 Forest Grove and 1166 Quail Court assessment litigation; and pursuant to Wis. Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically regarding Riverside Preserve Development Agreement.
Trustee Krasovich moved, seconded by Trustee Rohde to move into Closed Session at approximately 9:26 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote 7-0.

11. Reconvene into Open Session
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Hill to reconvene into Open Session at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote 7-0.

a. Possible Action on Settlement Agreement Regarding 2021 -285 Forest Grove Assessment
Trustee Hill moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to Approve the 2021 Settlement Agreement as Presented Regarding 285 Forest Grove.
Motion carried 7-0.

b. Possible Action on Settlement Agreement Regarding 2021 - 1166 Quail Court Assessment
Trustee Roberts moved, seconded by Trustee Hill to Approve the 2021 Settlement Agreement as Presented Regarding 1166 Quail Court.
Motion carried 7-0.

c. Possible Action on Riverside Preserve Development Agreement
Trustee Hill moved, seconded by Trustee Grabowski to Deny the Requested Amendment to the Riverside Preserve Development Agreement.
Motion carried 7-0.

12. Adjournment
Trustee Grabowski moved, seconded by Trustee Krasovich to adjourn the October 4, 2022, Regular Village Board meeting at approximately 9:48 p.m.
Motion carried 7-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Casandra Smith Village Clerk