COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 1/23/2018
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 23, 2018
6:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Aldermen Wolfe, Kapusta and Kubacki. Also present:
Aldermen Borgman, Hammel and Madden, City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and
Development Director Kroeger, Interim DPW Superintendent Heinrich, Foreman Beilfuss,
Library Director Larson and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the opening meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 12, 2017 and January 9, 2018
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval of an Operator License for
Cynthia Campos, Nikayla Fergerson, Eileen Klein, Megan Matty, Alexis Oas, and
Dalton Roth. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
Report on Six-Month Background Checks for Jerrylee Coubal, Adam Jankowski and Ryan
Oschmann
Report on Six-Month Background Checks for Operators Colleen Gartzke and Scott Walker
It was noted that the background checks did not reveal any new issues.
Update Regarding Application for an Operator’s License – Angeline Livingston
Attorney Warchol stated the license had been extended and expires today. The Committee was
waiting for the outcome of Ms. Livingston’s court appearance, which was set for January 5,
2018. However, the court date was once again postponed; a jury trial is scheduled for April 3,
2018. He noted there could be additional postponements. Attorney Warchol explained the
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Committee’s options. It can grant the license, continue to extend it or deny it. There is a
process that needs to be followed if the license will be denied. The applicant is entitled to a
hearing; another attorney would have to be appointed to present the case
Alderman Kubacki moved to defer until April 24, 2018. Alderman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried.
Approval of Request by Little Muskego Yacht Club to Place Temporary Race Course Markers
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
Recommend Approval of Temporary Licenses to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine –
Special Olympics Wisconsin – February 11, 2018 Muskego Polar Plunge
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Taxi Driver License for Larry Woodward for the Muskego Senior Taxi Service
Alderman Wolfe moved to approve. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Award of Bid – Children’s Area Library Redesign
Library Director Larson was present to discuss the bids for the redesign. The following bids
were received:
Contractor Total Base Bid Alternate No. 1 Alternate No. 2
Reese Group $162,875.00 $25,848.00 $2,020.00
Rasch $199,500.00 $28,225.00 $ 0
Quasius $234,435.00 $31,102.00 $24,448.00
Jens Construction $172,800.00 $30,254.00 $ 0
Absolute Construction $168,800.00 $30,900.00 $12,700.00
Gilbank Construction $203,500.00 $25,000.00 $ (1,000.00)
W.M. Sackerson $209,800.00 $27,000.00 $ (4,000.00)
McGill Construction $231,161.00 $26,539.00 $ 0
Discussion took place regarding the cost of the Color Changing Lights, which were bid as
Alternate No. 1. Ms. Larson acknowledged that the cost was high; however, the lights would
provide creative programming options. The total of the Base Bid and Alternate No. 1 are still
within what was budgeted for the project. Alderman Wolfe suggested that discussion continue
at the Common Council meeting.
Alderman Wolfe moved to recommend that the bid be awarded to Reese Group for a
total of $188,723.00. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Reallocation of 2018 DPW Capital Purchases
Director Kroeger requested a reallocation of 2018 Capital Funds. It is proposed that the Tri
Deck Mower would not be purchased and an additional Out Front Mower would be purchased in
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its place. In addition, two 47” Snow Blowers would be purchased. No additional funds are
requested.
Alderman Kapusta moved to approve. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation to Reduce the Letter of Credit for Edgewater Heights Phase II
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Dedication and Acceptance of Improvements for Edgewater
Heights Phase II Subdivision
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation to Obtain Appraisals for Parks Garage Property
Director Kroeger stated there are two properties on Pioneer Drive that the City is interested in
selling. Appraisals need to be obtained. Single Source, Inc. has provided this type of service in
the past.
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $356,662.56. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $87,718.17. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in
the amount of $318,012.35. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $234,765.09. Alderman Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Alderman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.