COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 8/26/2014
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
August 26, 2014
5:45 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Di Pronio, Borgman, Hammel, and
Wolfe, Director of Finance and Administration Mueller and Deputy Clerk Blenski. The following
were also present: Assessor Laura Mecha, Maintenance Director Wolwark, Fire Chief
Wojnowski and Jeff Verburgt representing the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Fund Budgets- Expenditures & Borrowing (continued discussion)
The Mayor stated the Committee would continue discussion regarding the Hwy OO Trail.
· Future Trails $700,000 · Durham to Hwy. 36.
Hwy. OO · Closes loop.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ald. Madden reiterated this trail was approved and then put off for Park Arthur, which is
not scheduled to be completed until 2017. Park dedication funds have been generated
from her district. Residents have to deal with all the landfill issues. However, funds
from both sources are being used in other areas of the City and not District 7.
Important closure; residents have been waiting a long time.
Several Aldermen expressed concern about the expense of this trail. Other trails
should be done first, especially if they connect to schools.
The Mayor stated that the area is disconnected from the trail system. She also noted
that some of the engineering for the project has been done.
Ald. Wolfe suggested an alternative be explored, such as traffic bond.
Consensus Regarding Request:
2 in favor Ald. Engelhardt, Madden
5 opposed Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Di Pronio, Kubacki
Consensus to have the City Engineer Review an Alternative
4 in favor Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Engelhardt, Madden
TCVFD
TESS CORNERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· 10 Pagers $6,000 · Ongoing replacement per schedule.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Amkus Rescue Tool $20,000 · Replace 1996 tool with hydraulic model.
Consensus Regarding Request:
7 in favor
Chief Wojnowski and Mr. Verburgt left the meeting.
Assessor
The Assessor was present for this item.
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Interior Inspections $90,000 · Discussion held to place approximately
$330,000 in the Operating Budget (over a
three-year period). Will be further
discussed when Operating Budget is
reviewed.
Library
Mayor & Finance
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Recodification Project $10,000 · Project will take place over a two-year
Total Cost $20,000 period (2014-2015). Cost represents
second half of project expenditure.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Capital Project/Item Cost Comments
· Insight Voting Machine $7,000 · Finance Director continues to budget
funds for future election equipment
upgrade.
Other Points of Discussion:
Ms. Mueller stated that Waukesha County is in the process of researching new election
equipment. Final cost has not been determined.
Facility Study
The Mayor stated there are various options for the Council to consider. This will be placed on
a future (COW) agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:44 pm. Alderman Hammel
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk