COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 6/23/2015
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
June 23, 2015
6:00 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Borgman, Wolfe, Hammel, Kubacki, Madden, Englehardt and Kapusta
Also Present: Director Mueller, Chief Moser
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Director Mueller stated the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 9, 2015
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the June 9, 2015 minutes. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion passed 7 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2016 Budget Goals Discussion
Mayor Chiaverotti provided a brief summary of the 2016 budget goals.
1. Transparency of Budget Process
2. Merit Pay/Wage Adjustments
3. In-House Attorney
4. Enforcement Officer, Training and Equipment; Alderman Madden provided a description of
this position and noted revenue potential. Chief Moser also commented on the functions of
this position.
5. Conservation Coordinator Wages & Benefits transfer from special revenue fund to operating
buget over a 4 year period (25% per year).
6. Special Reserve Funds
7. Facility Needs; will be reviewed further during capital budget discussions. Committed to a
City Hall/Police campus.
Comments:
Alderman Hammel recommends no increase to the tax rate.
Mayor Chiaverotti referenced Mary Lazich and benefits of using new growth to raise tax
levy.
Alderman Kubacki prefers not to cap tax rates.
Alderman Wolfe reiterated "needs vs wants" and ability to change budget proposals
throughtout the process.
Alderman Hammel requested current pay rates of staff and compensation study.
Mayor Chiaverotti recapped the requests for budget proposals for decision at next meeting.
Pay rate increase, In-House Attorney, Transfer of Conservation Coordinator wages and
benefits to the General Fund and Tax Rates/Levy adjustment.
Question: Alderman Hammel inquired about the savings realized so far from the Parks
Department merge to DPW. Director Mueller stated that there appears to be a savings, will
have more information by the 3rd quarter when budget discussions begin.
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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