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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Packet - 12/10/2013 CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA December 10, 2013 6:00 PM City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF PUBLICE NOTICE APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 26, 2013 NEW BUSINESS 1. Fireworks Ordinance Review COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100. Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES November 26, 2013 5:45 PM City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Chiaverotti, Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Glazier, Soltysiak, Kubacki and Madden, Is Director Wisniewski and Finance and Administration Director Mueller. STATEMENT OF PUBLICE NOTICE - Director Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 22, 2013 Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to approve October 22, 2013 minutes. Alderman Glazier seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. NEW BUSINESS Cable Club Update Mayor Chiaverotti stated that after meeting with Park & Rec Director Anderson and Information Systems Director Wisniewski it was decided that the responsibility of the Cable Club be transferred to Information Systems Department due to the technology involved. For now the $40,000 capital in the Cable Club budget that had been approved for 2013 has been frozen as it had not been spent yet. Cable Club representative Scott Weiss has requested approximately $4,000 to reconfigure the media room in the lower level of City Hall that would need approval from the Finance Committee and Common Council. Approximately 95% of the current programming that is broadcasted is school related and balance being city programs and meetings. Director Wisniewski provided a handout to the members. He had contacted the three churches that are currently broadcasting on the cable network and to explain that their programs were being suspended for now. Discussion followed on other options available such as u-tube videos, having volunteers preview videos as there are only four active members and reaching out to the school for financial assistance. The consensus of the members is to have the City meet with the school district to discuss future broadcasting, to stop broadcasting and to check on franchise fees. Lemke Property Proposal Update Mayor Chiaverotti stated that of the 42 responses received from the public informational meeting for the Lemke proposal held on November 12, 2013 60% were in favor of going forward. She suggested that if the council wanted more feedback a postcard could be mailed to all residents and/or additional meetings be held. Ald. Borgman commented on the low turnout and Ald. Madden felt that more financial information was needed. Ald. Glazier feels that its proximity to the recreation trail and Pioneer Drive is a plus and the next step to enter into negotiations is to get a firm price which includes razing, landscaping and to communicate those numbers to the residents. Ald. Soltysiak is concerned about parking issues and congestion and prefers soliciting public feedback by providing estimated costs in detail. Further discussion ensued about impact on taxes, the need for an appraisal and the concern about the property owner surrounded by the proposed park and the need for a more definitive plan. The results of a straw vote taken to decide to put an end to pursuing the purchase of the land for the proposed park were 6 yes and 1 no with Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Soltysiak, Kubacki and Madden voting yes and Ald. Glazier voting no. Long Term Capital Improvement Plan a) Funding Source (Landfill) - Deferred until January 2014 Distinction of Appropriate Operating versus Capital Expenditures - Defferred until January 2014 COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to adjourn at 6:58 PM, Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.