COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 8/21/2014
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
August 21, 2014
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
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Di Pronio, Borgman, Wolfe, and
Director of Finance and Administration Mueller. Alderman Hammel was absent. The following
Department Heads were present: Police Chief Moser, IT Director Wisniewski, City Engineer
Simpson and Parks & Recreation Director Anderson.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 12, 2014
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the August 12, 2014 minutes. Alderman
Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Fund Budgets - Expenditure & Borrowing
a. Information Technology
b. Police
c. DPW-Engineering
d. Parks & Recreation
The Mayor stated the Committee would begin review of the 2015 Capital Improvement
requests.
Police
Chief Moser provided an update on several projects that were already approved.
Muskego Firing Range Repair
Chief Moser stated that the berms were initially supposed to be completed in 2013. However,
weather conditions prevented the repairs from being done so funds were carried over to 2014.
The repairs have now been completed. The cost came in much less than anticipated because
new dirt did not have to be hauled to the site. The Chief is requesting $8,240 be used to
update the targeting system. The berm repairs and targeting system update total $27,240.
The 2014 budget reflected $70,000 for this project.
Security and Surveillance System Upgrade
The Chief stated money was budgeted in 2014 for this project. However, it was postponed
because of the facility study. The cameras at the Police Department are failing so the project
needs to get started. Ms. Mueller noted that the funds may carryover in 2015 given the late
start of the project.
He then reviewed the following 2015 requests:
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· HVAC $100,000 · Replace existing units.
· Dependent on how long existing units will
last and what will be done with the building
in the future.
Consensus Regarding Request:
It was determined that $15,000 would be budgeted at this time for an air handler
(dispatch area) and replacing the unit in the evidence room.
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Ballistic Vests for $5,800 · Replace current vests, which are 12 years
Tactical Team Members old.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Rifle Replacement $47,000 · Replace 18 – 20 year-old department
rifles.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Borgman suggested replacement on a rotation basis over a three-year period.
Ald. Madden supports the replacement of all the rifles now. Future replacement could
be done on a rotation basis.
Consensus Regarding Request:
4 in favor Ald. Di Pronio, Engelhardt, Kubacki, Madden
2 opposed Ald. Wolfe, Borgman
Information Technology
IT Director Wisniewski was present to address the following requests:
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· 911 Equipment $120,000 · Replace existing processing equipment.
· Manufacturer will not provide technical
support as of March, 2015.
· New system will have a longer life span.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Multi-Function Printing $15,000 · Replace existing equipment.
Devices (Police
Department and
Community
Development
Department)
Consensus Regarding Request:
4 in favor Ald. Wolfe, Borgman, Engelhardt, Madden
2 opposed Ald. Di Pronio, Kubacki
Chief Moser was dismissed.
IT Director Wisniewski continued with the 2015 requests.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Virtual Server Host $6,500 · Replace per four-year rotation cycle.
Replacement
Ms. Mueller noted that this item would be placed in the operating budget as determined last
year.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· GPS Equipment $9,500 · Existing GPS equipment experienced a
hardware failure, which requires
replacement.
Consensus Regarding Request:
5 in favor
1 opposed Ald. Borgman
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Storage Area Network $40,000 · Vital piece of equipment.
(SAN) · Replace to meet current and future needs.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/ItemCost Comments
· Citywide Wi-Fi Network $70,000 · Implementation of a citywide
point to point wireless network.
Consensus Regarding Request:
1 in favor Ald. Wolfe
5 opposed
DPW-Engineering
City Engineer Dave Simpson was present to discuss the following:
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Fireside Orchard $80,000 · Final lift of asphalt needs to be installed.
Subdivision Paving · The Public Works Committee has
recommended the City pay 50% and the
residents pay 50% of the cost.
· The full amount needs to be budgeted
with $40,000 being recouped through
future assessments.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Woods Road Bridge $800,000 · Replace existing bridge, which has failed.
Reconstruction · A grant from Waukesha County in the
amount of $164,000 will help offset the
cost.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Moorland Road $40,000 · Design and reconstruction of Moorland
Reconstruction from Janesville to McShane and the
intersection of Woods and Moorland.
· Grant secured for 80% of the project cost.
· $ amount reflects City’s 20% match.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Baylane Drive $40,000 · Reconstruct Baylane from Janesville to
Reconstruction Woods and add pedestrian facilities.
· Money allocated for first phase study to
determine best options.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Pickup Truck $37,500 · Replace existing 2002 truck used for
Replacement surveying and engineering inspections.
Consensus Regarding Request:
5 in favor
1 opposed Ald. Di Pronio
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Front End Loader $170,000 · Replace existing 15 year-old vehicle.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Kubacki would like to move to 2016.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 opposed
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Light Duty Boom Truck $80,000 · Light duty vehicle would be used for flag
and banner installations as well as street
light maintenance. Vehicle would free up
heavy duty truck.
· Could be used by other departments.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Wolfe suggested newer street light bulbs.
It was also suggested that a light duty truck could be rented on an as-needed basis. It
would allow the department to track the usage.
Consensus Regarding Request to Purchase:
6 opposed
Consensus Regarding Request (to Rent):
4 in favor Ald. Wolfe, Di Pronio, Kubacki, Madden
2 opposed Ald. Borgman and Engelhardt
(Rental cost will be placed in the operating budget.)
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Vehicle Hoist $10,000 · Would enable DPW staff to perform
maintenance on Police Department
vehicles, which is currently outsourced.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Industrial Park Lighting $30,000 · Replacement of approximately 10 street
light poles that have failed in the industrial
park.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Di Pronio would like to see if something could be done legally against the
manufacturer of the existing poles since they should not have failed.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Replace DPW/Utilities $175,000 · Replacement is high priority.
Roof (DPW · Total estimated cost is $350,000. Cost
Portion) would be shared by DPW, Water and
Sewer Utilities.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Cold Storage Building $360,000 · Has been discussed for years.
60 x 180 (City · Would house DPW equipment as well as
(Commercial Grade) Portion) Police Department evidence and
Conservation Department equipment.
· Total estimated cost is $480,000. Cost
would be shared with utilities paying 25%.
Other Points of Discussion:
Several Aldermen did not believe this expenditure was prudent.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 opposed
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Garage Doors $12,000 · Replace four existing doors and openers.
(City · Total estimated cost $24,000. Cost would
Portion) be split 50% with utilities.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Wash Station $5,000 · Replace worn pressure station in DPW
(City wash bay.
Portion) · Total estimated cost $10,000. Cost would
be split 50% with utilities.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Richdorf Culvert $590,000 · Replace existing corrugated metal pipe
Replacement with a larger reinforced concrete box
culvert to alleviate flooding.
Other Points of Discussion:
Swale is an option, which requires an easement. However, property owners not
interested.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 opposed
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Anderson was present for the following requests:
Park Dedication Special Revenue Program Fund
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Future Trails $700,000 · Durham to Hwy. 36.
Hwy. OO · Closes loop.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Madden noted this was approved in the past, and then put on hold several times.
Parks & Recreation Director Anderson noted that residents support the trails; they want
a walkable community.
Several Aldermen expressed concern that the trails require maintenance and can only
be used seasonally.
Consensus Regarding Request:
3 in favor Ald. Engelhardt, Kubacki, Madden
3 opposed Ald. Wolfe, Borgman
It was determined that this item would be deferred until Ald. Hammel could vote.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Park Arthur West $403,845 · 2015 expand access off of Martin Drive.
Other Points of Discussion:
Mayor has had discussions with School District representatives on a cost sharing
venture to establish an artificial turf football/soccer field.
Could be a win-win for the City.
Mayor requests decision be deferred at this time so School Board can discuss. Ald.
Hammel would also like to discuss and he could not be present tonight.
Consensus Regarding Request (to Defer):
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Future Trails $60,000 · Janesville Road to Martin Drive.
Lannon Road · Engineering fees to develop cost.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 opposed
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Future Trails $275,000 · Racine Avenue to Windover Drive.
Woods Road · Engineering would be done in house.
Consensus Regarding Request:
4 opposed Ald. Wolfe, Di Pronio, Engelhardt, Madden
2 in favor Ald. Borgman and Kubacki
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Future Trails $50,000 · West of Racine Avenue to the car wash.
Janesville Road
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 opposed
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Future Trails $40,000 · County Park to Big Bend
WE-Energies Trail (over 4 · DPW will install; cost is for
Expansion years) stone/restoration.
Consensus Regarding Request:
4 opposed Ald. Wolfe, Borgman, Kubacki, Madden
2 in favor Ald. Di Pronio, Engelhardt
The City Engineer was dismissed.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Baseball Field $32,000 · Bay Lane I and II Fields
Restoration · Denoon Park Field
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Boxhorn Warehouse $14,000 · Building leased by Boxhorn Gun Club
Improvements (50% of space). Gun Club will pay for ½
the cost of the improvements.
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Horn Building Removal $24,000 · A portion of the building will be removed.
· Bathrooms, storage and concession area
will remain.
Consensus Regarding Request:
5 in favor
1 opposed Ald. Borgman
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Idle Isle Park Boat Rinse · LMLA sponsoring the project.
Station · Grant funds may be available.
· Parks Paving/Concrete $32,00 · Trail/Bleacher and Dugout Pads
Park Arthur East (Concrete)
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
· Parks Paving/Concrete $7,000 · Pickle Ball Court
Lions Park
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
· Parks Paving/Concrete $184,000 · Road/Parking Lots/Basketball Courts
Denoon Park
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
· Parks Paving/Concrete $4,000 · Trail off of Belmont to Parking Lot
Kurth Park
Other Points of Discussion:
Parks & Recreation Director Anderson requested the expenditure be removed. Staff
will repair so existing trail can be utilized vs. replacing.
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· ¼ Ton Patrol Truck $28,500 · Replace 2006 vehicle.
(4-Wheel Drive)
Consensus Regarding Request:
6 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Shop Improvements $55,306 · Upgrade lighting system.
· Flooring
· Roofing
Other Points of Discussion:
Director Anderson stated the cost for the exterior repairs ($12,650) could be put off until
2017.
Consensus Regarding Request (Reduced to $42,656):
5 in favor
1 opposed Ald. Kubacki
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 9:36 pm. Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk