COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Packet - 12/9/2014
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
December 9, 2014
6:15 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 25, 2014
NEW BUSINESS
1. IT/GIS Presentation - John Wisniewski, Director of Information Technology
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
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
November 25, 2014
6:35 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, Aldermen Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, DiPronio,
Borgman, Hammel and Wolfe.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meetings laws on November 21, 2014.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of November 11, 2014,
Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Continued discussion of Fireworks Ordinance
Alderman DiPronio requested that section 3(b), which describes individuals who may pull a
permit, be made more specific than stating property owner. The word "Muskego" was
recommended to be added prior to the word "property owner."
Alderman DiPronio also pointed out the need for additional information on what designates a
"pyrotechnic professional" to the language of the ordinance in 3(a), and felt that the insurance
language was missing from the individual's clause of the ordinance. Discussion over what the
City could require from individuals revealed that if the city is to be named under an umbrella
liability policy, insurance companies will not offer such a policy to their clients. It was agreed
that policy coverage does not prevent someone from filing suit against the city in the incidence
of damage or injury, but a bond or being named in an umbrella liability policy provides
coverage for the City for legal defense.
Alderman Hammel further stated that requiring the same language for individuals would be a
de facto ban on fireworks, as insurance companies are not likely to issue the type of insurance
or bond the City would require. Alderman DiPronio remained opposed to any changes to the
ordinance that didn't include the requirement of insurance from individuals.
Mayor Chiaverotti read a statement from Police Chief Moser, which stated that the changes to
the ordinance were a step in the right direction, but he would prefer not to submit any
document or ordinance that allows personal use of fireworks.
The ordinance as then approved will be sent to the City Attorney Larsen and should be on the
January 13, 2015 Common Council agenda. Alderman DiPronio also requested that the
attorney review what can be stated in the ordinance regarding individual insurance
requirements.
Alderman Hammel questioned the language for the fireworks calendar, asking if the length of
the permit should be increased to four days. However, Mayor Chiaverotti stated that the three-
day period with the addition of a Saturday date for years when the 3-day period falls during the
week was enough, and any further accommodation fell beyond the role of government.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the changes to the proposed
ordinance, with the addition of language to define "pyrotechnic professional" and
adding "Muskego" before "property owner" under 9.03 (3)(b). Alderman
Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
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 Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 7:24 p.m., Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.