Board of Fire Appeals denies alarm requirement appeal; ethics panel elects new leaders

The Brookfield Board of Fire Appeals denied a property owner’s request to waive a fire alarm system requirement, voting unanimously to uphold the city’s fire code. The board found the modification did not meet the criteria and that the requirement applied to the site at 12555-12557 W. Burleigh Road. The vote was 3-0.

Ethics Board declines to issue advisory opinion

The Ethics Board met on June 22 and took several procedural steps. Members elected Monica Riederer as chair (3-0) and Christopher Steffe as vice-chair (3-0), and approved updated Rules of Procedure (3-0). The board also voted 3-0 to recommend the Common Council amend the Ethics Code to make advisory opinions confidential.

Kris Seals was found to have standing to request an advisory opinion in a 2-1 vote, but the board then unanimously declined to issue the opinion (3-0). Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022, passed 2-0 with one abstention.

Other recent activity

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee met on June 24 to discuss year-to-date health insurance experience and proposed changes to mileage reimbursement and vehicle usage policies. The committee also considered amendments to the 2026 Salary Ordinance and Positions Ordinance, but official minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

An informal gathering of Common Council members took place on June 26 with franchisee Kevin Schmoldt to discuss options for locating a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop. No action was taken.

The Community Development Authority met on June 30 concerning updated guidelines for city assistance in development projects and tax increment districts, along with a public policy checklist. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

The Park & Recreation Commission will meet July 6 to consider an offer to purchase four wetland parcels from V.K. Development Corporation, as well as bids for the Greenway Trail Pathway Rehabilitation Project. The commission will also review the 2027-2034 Capital Improvement Plan, discuss allowing snowmobiles in city parks, and consider a donation agreement for the Wirth Park Athletic Complex with the Suttner Family Foundation. A closed session is planned to negotiate the land purchase.

On July 9, the Police & Fire Commission will act on several eligibility lists. It plans to abolish the current paramedic/firefighter/equipment operator list and approve a new one, approve a list for Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention, and amend the current Police Officer eligibility list. Minutes from a May 5 special meeting are also up for approval.

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