Kevin Haass

The commission convened to interview five candidates for the position of Firefighter for the West Allis Fire Department. Following the interview process in a closed session, the commission approved the establishment of a fire department eligibility list, authorized hiring from that list, and approved a hiring step increase for lateral firefighter candidates.

The committee reviewed and approved a partial release of agreements for the SoNa Lofts II development. The annual audit report for Beloit Road Senior Apartments was presented, alongside a discussion regarding the property's future, transition to city ownership, and ongoing affordability. The committee approved an amendment to the professional services contract with SB Friedman for financial consulting. Other key discussion topics included updates on the 102nd and National Avenue corridor, environmental remediation strategies for the former Motor Castings site, and financial matters related to Element 84 and Tax Incremental Finance District 11. Additionally, an overview of various ongoing redevelopment initiatives across the city was provided, and a closed session was conducted to deliberate on specific development projects.

The board convened a special meeting and closed session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Firefighter for the West Allis Fire Department. After completing the interviews in a closed session, the board reconvened in open session before adjourning the meeting.

The board discussed a resolution to authorize the partial release of the Maker's Row purchase and sales agreement, development agreement, and development finance agreement for Sona Lot Two. An audit report for the Beloit Road Senior Apartments was presented, noting a clean audit with no findings, though operating at a loss. The board also engaged in a discussion regarding the future strategy for the Beloit Road Senior Apartments as the tax credit investment structure nears its conclusion, exploring options such as potential disposition or maintaining the property's affordability.

The commission reviewed and approved a site landscaping and architect sign review for a new climate-controlled self-storage facility, including conditions regarding signage illumination and the installation of a perimeter fence. Additionally, the commission discussed a conditional use permit for a religious institution, involving an interior remodel and an exterior addition to accommodate a new sanctuary, with a recommendation for approval contingent upon future architectural plan updates and the replacement of certain exterior finish materials.