COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 12/10/2013
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
December 10, 2013
6:00 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Chiaverotti, Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Soltysiak, Kubacki, Madden
and Deputy Clerk Blenski.Alderman Glazier was absent.
STATEMENT OF PUBLICE NOTICE
Deputy Clerk Blenski stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 26, 2013
Alderman Hammel made a motion to approve minutes of November 26, 2013,
Alderman Soltysiak seconded.
NEW BUSINESS
Fireworks Ordinance Review
The Mayor distributed a list of items to be discussed by the Committee pursuant to the
recommendation of the Public Safety Chairperson (Ald. Glazier).
She noted that the Department of Finance and Administration has struggled with what defines
a "civic organization" and a "group". Several Aldermen recommended an application form be
developed for a civic organization and/or group to apply. The Finance Committee would review
the applications and make a recommendation to the Common Council. Each application would
be reviewed on a case by case basis, similar to the review of liquor license applications.
Following discussion, the consensus was that any group of residents could apply for a permit A
professional pyro technician would have to be used to discharge the fireworks. A certificate of
insurance naming the City as an additional insured would have to be submitted. The
application(s) would be reviewed by the Finance Committee.
Because time permitted, the Mayor asked the Aldermen if they wanted to allow public input.
Public input was allowed nothing there would be more opportunities for public input at the next
COW meeting as well as Council should there be recommended changes to the ordinance.
The following individuals spoke:
William Kritter, Pellman Lane
Tom Nowicki, Kathryn Drive
Russell Szymek, Ancient Oaks Drive
Frank Korosec, River Oaks Court
Dave Taube, Kingston Drive
The Mayor stated that discussion would continue at the January 14 COW meeting. Ald.
Soltysiak requested the timing for a potential referendum question to be place on the April
ballot.
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 Borgman made a motion to adjourn, Alderman Wolfe seconded.