Lisa Held

The board addressed community concerns regarding intersection safety at National Avenue and 54th Street, illegal fireworks, and the maintenance of vacant properties. Financial business included the approval of commercial vouchers and bi-weekly payrolls. Licensing approvals were granted for a massage therapist, a beverage operator, and refuse hauler renewals. Reports were provided on the health department's 2025 annual reviews, a proclamation for an Arbor Day celebration was approved, and updates were provided on the Beloit Road project, the 49th Street Foundation Drain Disconnect Project, and preparations for an upcoming village cleanup. Representatives from the Southwest Suburban Health Department provided information regarding increased vermin complaints and potential collaborative mitigation strategies.

The meeting included the consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,970,000 in taxable general obligation promissory notes for the Dickman/Palermo redevelopment project. A municipal advisor presented positive results regarding the village's credit rating upgrade, competitive bond sale bids, a reduction in the total borrowed amount, and improved cash flow projections for the tax increment district.

The meeting included the approval of commercial vouchers and biweekly payroll. The board awarded the 2026 Traffic Mitigation Project contract to Outdoor Lighting Construction and approved new beverage operator license applications. Updates were provided regarding public health concerns involving local restaurants, staffing changes and operational reports from the public works department, and police department activities including a national command course and the launch of a drone squad. The village administrator shared reports on an upcoming town hall, meetings with federal representatives, and planned expansion projects by local businesses. Additionally, a partnership with UW-Milwaukee for the restoration of terra cotta artifacts from the former Froedtert Malt site was highlighted.

The board approved the amended West Milwaukee Purchasing and Credit Card Policy and an amended fee schedule. Financial approvals included commercial vouchers and bi-weekly payroll. Discussions addressed traffic safety concerns, specifically regarding the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of 54th and National Avenue. Rental applications for community center space were approved for the MKE Chess club and Satellite Family Child Care Systems. Updates were provided on the Municipal Safety Action Plan, status of a police officer candidate, the I-94 East/West Signal Project, culvert project timelines, and various grant and hiring initiatives.

The meeting included the approval of commercial vouchers and biweekly payroll. The board approved an administrative charge for sewer user charges, a resolution setting the storm water rate, and an amendment to the purchase policy regarding credit card usage. License renewals for secondhand article dealers were approved. The Village President reported on legislative activities and community project funding. Department head reports covered a recent criminal investigation, personnel updates, and election preparations. The Village Administrator provided updates on grant awards, TID 5 wire transfers, and ongoing hiring efforts. The board discussed the need for improved pedestrian crossing or traffic signals at a specific intersection.