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Tyler (staff member) and Derek (staff member) told the board that shared services — notably fire protection — accounted for a large portion of last year’s general-fund increase and could again drive up costs because Brown Deer’s share grows with increased call volume. Staff said call volume for fire has increased and includes many non-fire responses such as medical or assist calls tied to an aging population.

Staff also flagged a potential reduction in federal public-health grant assistance that could reduce the health department’s funding by roughly $200,000; staff said the village’s public-health officer is exploring options to sustain services if those grants are reduced. Staff explained that every $10,000 equates to roughly a 0.1% levy impact and used that metric to show how grant cuts would translate into levy pressure.

The presentation reviewed state programs that affect municipal budgeting: shared revenue has not changed, but the expenditure restraint program provides roughly $300,000 when the village complies with program rules; staff said a sustained low CPI would make it harder to meet expenditure-restraint calculations. Staff outlined a tentative schedule for CIP presentations in upcoming meetings and said department heads will present project requests in late summer and early fall.

Trustees asked questions about the timeline for public engagement, the potential effects of the village switching to a self-insured health plan and the time horizon for realizing savings from self-insurance. Staff said year 1 of self-insurance will be conservative with limited savings and that any meaningful savings could be visible in one to two years but would depend heavily on claims experience.

No formal board action was taken; staff requested trustees provide budget parameters (for example, maximum acceptable levy increase or service priorities) to guide drafting of the proposed budget. Staff said a draft proposed budget will be published in September, with formal public hearings prior to final adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting - July 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff warned trustees that shared-service costs — especially fire and public health — and possible reductions in federal public-health grant funding will complicate the 2026 budget and could raise the levy. Staff outlined timeline and requested board guidance on priorities.","taxTitle","Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70167,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174077,"Brown Deer board adopts tourism grant program using tourism fund; trustees approve 50% advance option",1116,2422000,3538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914&start=2422&end=3538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914/thumbnail_2422000.jpg","/articles/6174077/Brown-Deer/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Brown-Deer-board-adopts-tourism-grant-program-using-tourism-fund-trustees-approve-50-advance-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174077-99aa5eb33e32eba8e73664fa5c2f8a5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185904&Signature=WvLdvtagAfqS1RKJCMgXlnS0nZFnu6pBBzOWLk02dlaD6Wug-QNgc9v6c67PjOU2FrfCYJW6v3peMNPyA3zmMBmfJ4MY69p8BQvD~l~YoqeP9L6T8jJTuwOdn6qsZ3nc9gvqUIvxdxEtrHFdzw-MkrfT5oEYVhuh3TTL06Z10EOoba0ZaA1bf8WBkmD9jh4YOZjwc8IwSzQCebGFgZHf7AowFfOqzRQt-cB0QzBQf1Oj3qFB6TI1QgiaqiQA2U03Y6AMqe~D-2xzTtoRvmyXKidG2Bw5~5hdrhhpkbOKsaOyvzx1hUb9ti4bK-QG6~Fg4m3XEoLdtMx6rx6oLkRi2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees on July 7 adopted a tourism grant program funded from the village’s tourism special revenue fund to promote visitor attractions and events that generate overnight stays.

Staff described the program as intended for nonprofit or public entities that can demonstrate the potential to bring overnight visitors. Haley (administrative intern) presented guidelines: awards would cover eligible marketing expenses up to 40% of an event’s eligible costs, capped at $5,000 per award; staff recommended that the tourism commission review applications and forward recommendations to the board. After discussion the board added language to allow staff to advance up to 50% of approved grants to help recipients with front-end marketing costs.

Trustees and staff discussed funding available in the tourism fund. Tyler (staff member) explained the village’s room tax history: municipalities that enacted room tax after 1994 must follow a 70/30 guideline that requires 70% to be used for tourism activities and 30% for other uses; Brown Deer has a special revenue tourism fund that holds revenues above the baseline established in 2010. Tyler stated the tourism fund currently held about $90,000 at the start of the year and, after a recommended marketing study and other commitments, staff estimated roughly $70,000 would remain for programs.

Trustees clarified program rules: only nonprofit and public applicants are eligible; awards are primarily for marketing (website updates, digital promotion) and not for event operational expenses (staffing or direct event payroll). The board also asked that applications include an estimate of room nights generated; staff said that is included on the application form. Staff recommended and the board approved a process under which applicants must submit receipts and a final report; staff will reimburse approved expenses or provide a 50% advance for approved applications to help with upfront marketing costs.

Trustee Greaves moved to adopt the tourism grant program, including the guidelines and a 50% advance option for approved applicants; Trustee Owens seconded and the motion carried.

The tourism commission will review applications and forward recommendations to the board. Staff said they will provide additional program-process language clarifying reimbursement and advance procedures before large awards are made.","Trustees approved a tourism (room tax) grant program to promote visitor attractions and events, limiting awards to nonprofits and public entities, capping awards and allowing staff to provide a 50% advance on approved grants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174081,"Brown Deer approves design contract and MOU with Rotary Club for North Shore park project",842,1607000,2449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914&start=1607&end=2449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914/thumbnail_1607000.jpg","/articles/6174081/Brown-Deer/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Brown-Deer-approves-design-contract-and-MOU-with-Rotary-Club-for-North-Shore-park-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174081-1120bf5f6349fc8172dfb78a51acc37f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185904&Signature=VNFs3MHnE8fVOfZWC8RkQ3QVvelxwm0YVIfnY-TXCAr9lHQKUcgTzWEBAyN04vMYzSyLggnaRI80w7ekie5cQHKgqR5femgSf6pYdFGidDKNZKXfBGWea5hUL1UIgfbtOa7saJJbqICDV-oiA-EzY3t-rBu-ko66H2ojQlHDHQR-Lcq00uTujkO7MiGBOHVotB3pg~Wp7gGDvwHHEZPI-CFoQEnJZ5sVXt82O8i0epU8c5TikggAmW6uKorg~xLoMeHNbBGpu~-uAGOjDhXZ68QTZtjHqLHLAK3NvZD7szTzwND5ry3VxiAYHU7EawcfsAGVFDpJQ2Ayp0zmkOxhEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees approved a service agreement with a design firm and a memorandum of understanding with the North Shore Rotary Club to begin design and fundraising for a new park on a parcel south of Culver’s.

The project covers a floodplain parcel where stormwater control is the primary constraint; the design emphasis will be on natural landscape and stormwater retention while allowing for recreational uses. The Rotary Club has committed about $200,000 toward the project and told the board it aims to raise additional funds.

Tyler (staff member) and other staff briefed trustees on the firm-selection process; staff said they solicited roughly five firms and recommended Bierbecker (a firm with landscape-architecture capacity) because the floodplain and stormwater goals make a landscape architect’s expertise important. The board reviewed a memorandum of understanding that would formalize the Rotary Club’s donation and specify that construction contracts will be executed by the village and then reimbursed by the Rotary; the MOU also includes naming-rights language with a 50-year term.

Brian (Rotary representative) told trustees the Rotary and its foundation have about $215,000 on hand and are committed to raising at least another $75,000. Staff estimated a broad cost range for a fully built park between about $400,000 and $800,000; trustees and Rotary representatives discussed phased construction, with an initial phase that could include parking and several courts and later phases adding amenities such as additional courts, landscaping, a pavilion or portable restrooms as funds permit. Brian said more extensive built elements such as a pavilion and lighting could greatly increase costs and that a very high-end buildout could reach multiple millions depending on scope.

Trustees questioned long-term maintenance and ownership responsibilities. Staff and the Rotary said the village would ultimately be responsible for completion and long-term maintenance if fundraising fell short; the design will prioritize low-maintenance features because the site will require ongoing upkeep if built out.

Trustee Greaves moved to approve the service agreement with the recommended design firm; Trustee Johnson seconded and the motion carried. Trustee Thompson moved to approve the MOU with the North Shore Rotary Club; Trustee Booker seconded and the motion carried.

Next steps include executing the service agreement, completing design work that will show phased options, and continuing Rotary fundraising. Staff noted coordination with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) will be necessary because of stormwater management goals for the parcel.","Trustees approved a service agreement with a design firm and a memorandum of understanding with the North Shore Rotary Club to design and begin fundraising for a park on a floodplain parcel south of Culver's. The Rotary committed roughly $200,000 and the board discussed phased construction, stormwater constraints and long-term maintenance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174086,"Brown Deer trustees deny appeal for bartender license after board cites alcohol-related convictions",1236,352000,1588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914&start=352&end=1588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375783-1212413ab7e0b0d2db20e1a6b5f65914/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6174086/Brown-Deer/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Brown-Deer-trustees-deny-appeal-for-bartender-license-after-board-cites-alcohol-related-convictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174086-4aa65b43c495ce03b4ef958d6a69a527/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185904&Signature=PPa~WYdMw8ir3kjPLIgWKmqXHhbkZSN-ZiQ-jm7cgKCYkNkrB34B0DMXdeKzB~zZz1ORcKKmGDvkWoo2CiV2b60pG-VJ0kG5PlLIQ7UQji5zK7h9OyqvCSG1kmcdOzw-QuW6CpTxADul4pAecGbzIPje4nAVbuEl7aUbbAJPpYgD7oDLc25Shbc1gBHzb8D--ynCZqYbPQiW1ConQWFVRJ9V8n5ASeoPohsznA2aGhteaxGO3otdkook17cC~LaTOCDwt2XfnkwFGdJL6vSgE-UlCzhJ8T5OBEbxKwZ~cOOLvfubIS62NifIxIW8GN-aamVUi9D6To68JGHn8XzMNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees on July 7 denied an appeal by Jonathan Verbaughn of a village manager’s decision to refuse an operator (bartender) license.

The decision matters because village code (chapter 14-87) and state law allow local officials to weigh applicants’ criminal records in licensing decisions; trustees must decide whether an applicant’s convictions reasonably relate to the duties of the job. Village staff and counsel told the board the most recent conviction and prior alcohol-related offenses were the basis for the recommended denial.

Tyler (staff member) summarized the case for the board and read a counselor’s letter stating, in part, that Verbaughn “is making good progress as to dealing with his past alcohol abuse issues” and that he “will continue counseling for the next 3 months.” Verbaughn told the board he has been sober since April 1, 2023. Resident Mary Moran, who spoke in support, said she has “seen him since the issue in 2023, do quite a bit of a change in the lifestyle” and added, “I really see a change in him.”

Ben (staff member) explained the legal framework to the board, referencing village code 14-87 and Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin statutes and noting the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act’s requirement that license denials be reasonably related to job duties. Ben told trustees that courts have treated alcohol-related offenses as related to the duties of serving alcohol and that, in this case, Verbaughn has three OWI arrests or convictions since 2018, including a conviction dated March 18, 2025.

Trustees asked Verbaughn about his current employment (he said he serves about five days a week and owns a doggy day care in addition to bartending) and about timing of counseling (staff read that counseling began May 28, 2025). Trustee Thompson moved to deny the operator license appeal; Trustee Greaves seconded. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.

Discussion versus decision: the transcript records extended questioning and public comment — including testimonial support and staff legal explanation — followed by a formal motion and vote to deny the appeal. Following the vote, staff offered to meet with Verbaughn to discuss next steps and the path to reapplying.

The board’s action was limited to the local license appeal and did not change or vacate any court convictions. The minutes note that Trustee Woods was excused from the meeting.

A follow-up meeting or administrative steps were offered by staff to explain reapplication procedures and timelines to Verbaughn.","The Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees denied Jonathan Verbaughn’s appeal to overturn a village manager’s denial of an operator (bartender) license, citing recent alcohol-related convictions and discretionary authority under village code and state law.","actionData","errors"]

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