Village of West Milwaukee

The agenda for the board meeting includes a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development Overlay and a Certified Survey Map petition for industrial property. Financial matters to be addressed include the approval of commercial vouchers, wire transfers, bi-weekly payroll, and the review of the Treasurer's Report. The meeting will cover various license and permit applications, including retail sales permits for beer garden events and the renewal of combination liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. Legislative items include the consideration of a land split, zoning overlays, and a retirement proclamation for a long-standing employee.

The meeting included a citizen comment regarding traffic safety improvements and a request to evaluate traffic calming measures. Financial approvals were made for commercial vouchers, bi-weekly payroll, and the January Treasurer's report. The board authorized the installation of temporary bump-outs on National Avenue. Legislative actions included the adoption of the 2026 Transportation Resolution and approval of alcohol beverage and liquor licenses. The Village President reported on Municipal Clerk's Week, littering concerns, and progress on tree planting. The Community Development Authority reported on grant application outcomes. Department reports provided updates on traffic accident investigations, overnight parking policy clarifications, law enforcement activity, departmental staffing, and infrastructure repairs.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on financial reports, including the potential transfer of General Fund increases to the Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Account and the review of February and March Treasurer's reports. Other key items include the review and renewal of various liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses for local businesses, consideration of a DNR compliance resolution for 2025, the appointment of a new member to the Plan Commission, and the processing of multiple legal claims.

The meeting agenda includes consideration of the bid award for the 2026 Foundation Drain Disconnection Project, a proposal from Telecom Fitness, Inc. for a new phone system and services, approval of commercial vouchers, wire transfers, and bi-weekly payroll. Additionally, the board will deliberate on a new Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Liquor License for Playa Limon Y Sal LLC and multiple applications for Beverage Operators Licenses.

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.