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BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD FEBRUARY 16 , 202 6 MEETING MINUTES HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL 4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Booker at 6:00pm. I. Roll Call Present: President Montgomery (via zoom at 6:30pm) , Trustees Booker, Greaves, Johnson, Owens , Thompson and Woods Also Present : Village Attorney Kathleen Kruse , Village Manager Tyler Burkart , Public Works Director Matthew Maederer, Community Services Director Nate Piotrowski, Deputy Clerk Jen Schlidt and Village Clerk Caren Brustmann II. Persons Desiring to be Heard Niedra North of 8077 N. 62 nd Street was present to address the potential presence of ICE agents in the Milwaukee area. She emphasized the need for community preparedness and knowing your rights. She distributed forms encouraging the board to support citizens while respecting legal boundaries. III. Elected Officials & Staff Reports A) Brown Deer Food Pantry Presentation Becky Columbia presented the pantry's operations, including its volunteer-run model and partnerships with local organizations. She outlined their goals for the next 6-12 months, including securing a permanent location, finalizing nonprofit status, and expanding community awareness. A memorandum of understanding was requested with the Village to use a room within the Community Center for the pantry's operations. No action was taken. IV. Consent Agenda A ) Consideration of Minutes – February 2, 2026 B ) Consider Annual Village Manager Performance Evaluation Process C ) Consider Approval of RFP for Community Square Engineering and Design Services D ) Consider Approval of MOU for Brown Deer Food Pantry E ) Consider Approval of Conveyance of Rights in Land in the SE corner of N. Sherman Blvd/CTH G & W. Bradley Road (Tri-City Bank) Trustee Owens expressed concerns about the separation of the park and building plans. Staff clarified that while the building is already constructed, the RFP focuses on designing the park space, which is still a blank canvas. It was moved by Trustee Woods and seconded by Trustee Thompson to approve the consent agenda as presented . The motion was carried unanimousl y . V. New Business A) Consider Brown Deer Magazine and Parks and Recreation Guide Proposal for Publication Mr. Burkart stated for the past two years, the Village has contracted with Nathan Hileman for the publication of the magazine, however, he will no longer be handling the publication. A proposal for a new model of publication was shared to include eliminating advertising, and instead relying on village, school district, and foundation revenues. Two magazines would be published for 2026. A postcard would be mailed to residents which would include a QR code for a digital copy of the magazine and limited printed copies available to the public. The proposal include d a separate parks and recreation guide to better align with programming timelines . It was moved by Trustee Greaves and seconded by Trustee Johnson to approve staff ’s proposal to move to a hybrid option for the Brown Deer Magazine and to separate out the Parks and Recreation Guide. The motion was carried unanimously. B) Consider Approval of an Eleventh Amendment to the Brown Deer Business Park Development Agreement to Allow “ Beauty Salon ” as a Permitted Use Mr. Piotrowski introduced the item of the new potential tenant, Modern Points Studio, who wishes to open a beauty salon at 8949 N. Deerbrook Trail. Services offered would include makeup, eyebrow , hair, and last treatments with the hours of operation would be daily from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Rachel Greer, the owner ’s agent, was present to address any questions or concerns from the board. Discussion followed regarding parking availability, building signage, and the size of the proposed salon space . It was moved by Trustee Owens and seconded by Trustee Thompso n to approve the eleventh amendment to the Brown Deer Business Park Development Agreement to allow beauty salon as a permitted use . The motion was carried unanimously. C) Consider Approval of the Contract Award for the Milwaukee County N. Sherman Blvd/CTH G Reconstruction Project (from W. Bradley Road to N. Green Bay Road/STH 57) Mr. Maederer shared the bid results for the upcoming project on N. Sherman Blvd. A public information meeting will be held in early April prior to the start of the project. The project is projected to start at the end of April and be completed in early December. It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Owens to approve the contract award for the Milwaukee County N. Sherman Blvd/CTH G reconstruction project from W. Bradley Road to N. Green Bay Road/STH 57 . The motion was carried unanimously. VI. Recess into Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)( e ) for the Following Reasons: (e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session – more specifically to negotiate terms in development agreement with F Street on Village 43 apartments . It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Greaves at 7:00 pm to recess into closed session pursuant to WI statue §19.85(1)( e ) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically to negotiate terms in development agreement with F Street on Village 43 apartments . The motion was carried unanimously. VII. Reconvene into Open Session for Possible Action on Closed Session Deliberations It was moved by Trustee Thompson and seconded by Trustee Woods to reconvene into open session at 7: 53 pm. The motion was carried unanimously. VIII. Adjournment It was moved by Chairperson Booker to adjourn at 7: 53 p.m. Caren Brustmann Village Cler k