Brookfield Fire Appeals Board upholds alarm requirement; Ethics Board declines opinion and seeks code change

Fire alarm requirement upheld for Burleigh Road property

The Board of Fire Appeals voted 3-0 on June 30 to deny Ron Philleo's appeal of a fire alarm system requirement for 12555-12557 W. Burleigh Road. The Board found that the fire code requirement applied to the property and that the request for modification did not meet the criteria for an exception. The decision means the fire alarm system requirement stands as issued.

Ethics Board elects officers, declines advisory opinion

The Ethics Board met June 22 and made several decisions, including electing Monica Riederer as chair (3-0) and Christopher Steffe as vice-chair (3-0). The board approved updated Rules of Procedure (3-0) and recommended that the Common Council amend the Ethics Code to require confidentiality for advisory opinions (3-0).

The board found that Kris Seals had standing to request an advisory opinion (2-1) but then declined to issue the requested advisory opinion (3-0). The board also approved minutes from September 15, 2022 (2-0, with one abstention).

Committee reviewed health insurance, salary ordinances

The Human Resources & Public Safety Committee met June 24 to review year-to-date 2026 health insurance experience and consider amendments to vehicle usage, mileage reimbursement, and auto allowance policies. The committee was also scheduled to vote on amendments to the 2026 Salary Ordinance and 2026 Positions Ordinance. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Council members gathered to discuss 7 Brew location

Common Council members held an informal gathering June 26 to discuss options for locating a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop in Brookfield with franchisee Kevin Schmoldt. No action was taken; the meeting was solely for information gathering. Minutes have not yet been published.

Community Development Authority to consider updated guidelines

The Community Development Authority met June 30 to consider approving updated guidelines for recommending city assistance in development or redevelopment projects and the establishment of Tax Increment Districts (TIDs), along with an associated Public Policy Checklist dated June 1, 2026. The authority was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 26, 2025 meeting. Minutes from this session have not yet been published.

Coming up

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

Police & Fire Commission — July 9: The commission will consider abolishing the current Paramedic/Firefighter/Equipment Operator eligibility list and approving a new one, approving a list for Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention, and amending the current Police Officer eligibility list. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a May 5, 2026 special meeting.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Board of Fire Appeals denies alarm requirement appeal; ethics panel elects new leaders

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