Town of Brookfield

The meeting included the formal introduction and swearing-in of elected officials and a presentation of the 2024 audit summary. Discussion was held regarding the schedule for the 2026 annual meeting. Residents raised concerns regarding the Town Code for outdoor fires, resulting in a motion to update the burn ordinance to align with the City of Brookfield. Additionally, concerns were raised by residents regarding violations of the Property Maintenance Code, and a TIF District update was provided by the administrator.

The commission discussed a Sergeant vacancy and scheduled upcoming promotional interviews for January. A closed session was held to interview a police officer candidate, followed by a reconvention into open session.

The Architectural Review Committee reviewed several sign permit applications, granting approvals for a new wall sign at 18900 W. Bluemound Road, replacement monument signs at 20800 Swenson Drive, a replacement wall sign at 17800 W. Bluemound Road, a wall sign and tenant panel at 18000 W. Bluemound Road, and directional signage at 19050 W. Bluemound Road. Additionally, the Committee provided preliminary and final approval for an addition to the Eble Ice Arena and reviewed and approved various portions of the Master Sign Program for the Poplar Creek Town Center. The Committee also discussed the potential regulation of LED holiday lights on residential properties and addressed compliance issues regarding accent lighting at a local business.

The meeting included the presentation of a plaque to a scout for achieving the rank of Eagle. A directive was issued to staff regarding the drafting of an ordinance to amend the total amount of residential units per acre as part of town planning document updates. Departmental and committee updates were shared, including the hiring of a new police clerk, status of fire department assistance in a nearby municipality, upcoming community event announcements, and confirmation of fire department mental health resource utilization. Additionally, vouchers and checks were reviewed and approved.

The meeting included key actions taken by the Town Board. The Plan Commission report resulted in the approval to amend the Town Land Use Plan map for property at 1345 S. Barker Rd. from Commercial and Office Park to Mixed-Use, subject to limitations on future uses. Additionally, the Zoning Map for the same property was amended from RS-3 Single Family Residential District to MU-1 Mixed Use District, contingent upon the landowner submitting development applications by February 17, 2027. A Conditional Use Permit and associated Site Plan were approved for an adult commercial day care facility at 20900 Swenson Drive. New business involved the recognition of Firefighter/Nathaniel Reisdorf upon completion of his probationary period, a review of Indulgence Chocolatier's alcohol license compliance, and a plan for a Supervisor to receive Board of Review Certification. The Board convened into a closed session to discuss the Municipal Recycling Dividend Program, and upon returning to open session, approved the Waukesha County Recycling Intergovernmental Agreement. The Fire Department requested approval for Resolution 2026-02 Updating the Master Fee Schedule, and the Board approved vouchers and checks totaling $235,740.17.