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VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

September 13, 2004

A public hearing to hear comments regarding proposed revisions to Section 5.21 of the Chenequa Village Code was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The proposed language would require security boxes to be installed on residences being remodeled after September 1, 2004. Chief/Administrator Douglas explained how the security box works and the procedure followed for its use. Resident Richard Seaman, Jr. stated his opposition to the language as drafted. He stated that he felt the installation of a knox box should be voluntary only and should not be mandatory. He further stated that this mandate could provoke confrontation with residents and create animosity. He stated that he felt it would be better for the staff to persuade residents of the benefits of the knox box than to force installation. Resident Molly Simon also stated opposition to the changes stating that this may be in violation of the constitution. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.

The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Present were Village President Styza, Jo Ann Villavicencio, Kathy Seidel, Barbara Zaiser, James Wrocklage, Scott Harkness. Also present were Chief/Administrator Douglas, Clerk/Treasurer Igl, Village Attorney Krutz, and a group of interested citizens.

Village President Styza asked for Board comments regarding the proposed changes to Section 5.21 Trustee Seidel stated her opposition. After discussion, MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Seidel to deny revisions to Section 5.21 as presented. Motion carried.

A plague was presented to Morton Spence, Jr. in recognition of his service to the Village with the thanks of the Board.

During the Public Comment period, Plan Commissioner Carla Garnham stated that she felt that the process followed by the Plan Commission is successful and that a difficult, contentious application should not drive the Village Board to make changes. She stated that the Village Board should not attempt “to fix something that is not broken”. It was discussed that any changes in the process, etc. would be referred to the Plan Commission for consideration and discussion.

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2004 meeting as presented. Motion carried.

MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Seidel to approve the payment of invoices as presented. Motion carried.

The Village investments and deposits for August 31, 2004 were reviewed.

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The Pubic Safety Committee had met. It was recommended to the Village Board that 1) water rescue equipment requested by Lake Country Fire Department be authorized and 2) that the Village not replace an officer retiring at the end of the year for a period of at least one year.

The Personnel Committee has met and is continuing to meet to discuss salaries and benefits.

The Internet Services Committee has met and is making progress. The Committee will meet on September 15.

Chief/Administrator Douglas stated that 1) there is a meeting on September 16 in the City of Delafield regarding Highway 83, 2) dispatch conversion is complete and 3) there are currently two zoning violations that he is working to correct.

Village President Styza stated that Public Hearing regarding zoning for the Lutheran School is being held in Hartland. Trustee Seidel stated that an official from DNR had recommended that the Village authorize someone to make sure that all permits for the proposed development at Hwy 16 and Hwy 83 are followed. It was requested that a proposal for hiring someone to monitor erosion/water management in this area be presented at the October agenda.

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to approve Resolutions of Appreciation for Holly Warner and Gary Zaiser for their service to the Plan Commission. Motion carried.

Village Attorney Krutz stated that the Youker’s have dropped their lawsuit and that the Village has spent approximately $18,000 to date on this on this lawsuit.

It was discussed that a water quality study could be conducted to establish a benchmark for Pine Lake. Village President Styza stated that Jeff Kante found no inlet/outlet for water from the south side of Hwy 16 allowing water to flow toward Pine Lake. It was reported that there may be grant funds available from the DNR to assist with the costs of this study. A resolution regarding this water study was reviewed and MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Seidel to approve resolution and move forward to apply for grant funds. Motion carried. It was discussed that the Village should consider adding Beaver and North Lake to the study.

Village President Styza reported that he had appointed Linda Surles to the Plan Commission to complete the term of Holly Warner. MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to confirm this appointment. Motion carried.

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He also reported that he had appointed himself to the Plan Commission as Chairman. MOTION made by Seidel, seconded by Harkness to confirm this appointment. Motion carried.

Possible alternatives for changes to the Building Permit Application process were discussed briefly. MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Villavicencio to refer this issue to the Plan Commission to discuss and make recommendations to the Village Board. Motion carried.

Village President Styza stated that he would like to schedule a joint meeting of the Plan Commission and the Village Board in the near future.

It was stated that a joint meeting of the Lake Country Fire Board, the Village of Nashotah and Village of Chenequa Boards is scheduled for September 15.

It was stated that the Public Safety Committee had reviewed the Emergency Operations Plan and had conducted a table top exercise. MOTION made by Wrocklage, seconded by Villavicencio to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. Motion carried.

It was discussed that the Lake Country Fire Department has requested that the Village assist in funding the purchase of water rescue equipment. The Public Safety Committee reviewed this request and recommended approval to the Village Board. After options were discussed, MOTION made by Villavicencio, seconded by Harkness to purchase requested equipment now with one half of the cost being reimbursed to the Village in 2005. Motion carried.

MOTION made by Harkness, seconded by Seidel to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer