COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 8/15/2013
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
August 15, 2013
5:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Glazier, Soltysiak, Kubacki and Madden, Director of
Finance and Administration Mueller and Deputy clerk Blenski. Police Chieft Moser, Police
Captiain La Tour, Assessor Mecha and IT Director Wisniewski were also present for their
departmental requests. Various employees or representatives were present for their items as
reflected below.
The Mayor stated a straw poll vote would be done for each requested item to give the Director
of Finance and Administration some direction. Funding sources will be determined later.
STATEMENT OF PUBLICE NOTICE
The Deputy stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Projects Fund Budgets - Expenditure & Borrowing
ASSESSOR
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$60,700
Current software is 14 years old and has
become unstable. No further
enhancements are available.
Will provide mobility for the Assessor.
Existing data can be converted.
Better reporting capability.
Support cannot be done in house any
more.
Application is web based.
IT Director fully supports.
Most cost effective..
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor.
Ald. Soltysiak No
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$25,000
Firewall Replacement Outdated – need to be replaced.
Support and firmware updates will be
(Primary and Library)
discontinued.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$12,000
Server Replacements Replace one of three physical server
hosts and maintain four-year replacement
(Virtual Server Host and cycle.
Library Server $6,000 Each)
Implement new management server at the
Library.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$12,932
CivicPlus Website Final Installment of existing contractual
agreement.
Consensus Regarding Request:
The Mayor noted that this is included in the 2014 budget and part of a contractual agreement.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$8,000
Server Virtualization Propose the relocation of the storage area
network located at City Hall to the Library.
Acquisition of additional virtual server
license.
This will provide the City with continuity of
business operations in the event of a
disaster.
Consensus Regarding Request:
4 in favor Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Glazier and Madden
3 opposed Ald. Borgman, Soltysiak and Kubacki
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
$6,000
Wireless Network Propose the installation of a wireless
Expansion network at all City facilities with the
exception of the parks garage.
Public internet access could be available
(at City Hall) with an upgrade of
broadband width.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
1 opposed Ald. Hamel
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
Radio Replacement $603,904
Upgrade entire two-way radio system
(Total 133)
from analog to digital.
Money put in 2013 budget for the
project.
Uncertain as to when the project will be
completed; money should continue to be
budgeted.
Other Points of Discussion:
Captain La Tour noted that this is a joint effort between Milwaukee County and
Waukesha County. Milwaukee County just determined to slow down the process and
research options. This is the same situation the City was in last year.
Ms. Mueller clarified that the cost of the utility radios will be reflected in the sewer/water
budgets.
Ald. Glazier believes it is prudent to earmark the money for the project.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
Security and Surveillance $228,821
Upgrade Police Department system.
System Upgrade
Install new system in City Hall building.
Other Points of Discussion:
Several Council members believe security at City Hall needs to be addressed.
However, this should be reviewed in conjunction with the facilities study. The Mayor
suggested a meeting with John Sabinash with Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. to
review his security proposal and costs.
Chief Moser stated that the existing camera system at the Police Department needs to
be replaced. The cost for that upgrade is approximately $96,000.
Consensus Regarding Request:
Defer at this time.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
Muskego Firing Range Repair $70,000
Existing range was built in the 1990’s on
(Three Berms)
property owned by the landfill.
Three berms are experiencing failure.
The repairs could be done in conjunction
with work being done by the landfill.
The range must be maintained because
of the City’s contract with the FBI.
In addition, the range is an asset to the
department.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
Radio and Telephone Logger $15,000
Need a logger capable of recording the
(Recorder) Upgrade
new digital telephone and digital radio
system.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
Tahoe and Equipment $38,825
Need to replace the Tahoe that will be
used this year for the K-9 program.
Other Points of Discussion:
Mayor Chiaverotti noted that vehicle replacement is usually in the operating budget.
Ald. Soltysiak suggested that the vehicle be equipped with four-wheel drive.
Chief Moser stated the additional cost is approximately $2,700.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor with the inclusion of four-wheel drive.
TESS CORNERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ald. Glazier stated the Public Safety Committee discussed the capital project requests
submitted by the fire department. He gave a brief overview regarding the discussion. The
department is requesting a replacement pumper. The committee discussed the need for the
pumper as well as the option of leasing equipment vs. purchasing. The discussion will
continue at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on August 27.
Consensus Regarding Request: 7 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUISNESS 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
Ald. Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 PM. Seconded by Ald. Soltysiak; motion
carried.