Waukesha Common Council Approves Mayoral Appointments

The Waukesha Common Council approved Mayor Jeff Scrima’s appointments Tuesday night, despite concerns about the timeliness of receiving the information.

Alderwoman Kathleen Cummings told the mayor that because she was informed of who would be getting selected to the appointments by phone at 4:56 p.m. Monday.

Alderman Steve Johnson agreed with Cummings and asked for the appointments to be given to the council earlier. Between one and two dozen people were up for appointments and typically the information is given to the aldermen on Friday. The information was e-mailed to the aldermen and press around 4:15 p.m. Monday.

“To receive these appointments at such a late time and not being able to call, make some inquiries and check some of this stuff, I really hope that in the future that these appointments come out a lot earlier than at the last second,” Johnson said.

Scrima did not offer an explanation during the Common Council meeting and did not immediately return phone calls seeking clarification.

The following appointments were made:

Administrative Review Board

• Steve Roberts replaces Brian White, who is leaving the position because he is an alderman. The term expires in October 2013.

Board of Building Appeals

• Mary Lou Finman, Robert Ford, Thomas Smith and Brenda Usher were re-appointed to the board. Brian Trautman was appointed to replace Joe Scrima, who had his term expire. The appointments last until April 2013.

Board of Public Works/Transit Commission

• Chad O’Donnell replaces Randy Videkovich, who resigned. The appointment expires in April 2013. O’Donnell is a licensed professional engineer with 16 years of experience.

Board of Review

• Diane McGeen replaces Todd Wojciuk, whose term expired. The term is up in April 2016.

Board of Zoning Appeals

• Dave Smart replaces Jean Tortomasi, who had her term expire. The position expires in April 2014.

Cemetery Commission

• Bill Beglinger was re-appointed to the commission. The term is up for appointment again in April 2015.

ITAC

• J. Michael Sturino replaces Peter Paasch, who resigned. The term expires in January 2014.

Electrical Examiners Board

• John Kreitzer replaces Dean Field, who is deceased, for the position that expires in November 2013.

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

• James Hoppe was re-appointed. Wayne Merchle replaces Brian Trautman. The terms expire in April 2016.

Plan Commission

• Rebecca Roeker was re-appointed to the position. Former Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Rick Congdon replaces Jo DeMars, who had her term expire. The appointments expire in April 2014.

Police & Fire Commission

• Steve Mackie replaces Maria Paz, who had her term expire. Mackie’s term expires in April 2016.

Sign Appeals Board

• Eric Holmes replaces Dean Field, who is deceased. Terry Staab replaces John Crosswaite, who resigned. The term expires in November 2012.