UpdatedSat, Mar 13, 2021 at 3:34 pm CT Reply Wilmette Village Manager Michael Braiman addresses trustees after being appointed village manager at a Feb. 11, 2020, board meeting. (Village of Wilmette) WILMETTE, IL — The Wilmette Village Board this week rewarded Village Manager Michael Braiman by amending his employment contract following an eventful first year leading Village Hall. Braiman succeeded Tim Frenzer last year after spending the last six years as assistant village manager. He also worked for the village as an assistant to the village manager from 2008 to 2011 before becoming assistant village administrator in River Forest. Trustees unanimously approved his amended contract as village manager at Tuesday's board meeting.