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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 5/28/2019 Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES May 28, 2019 5:30 PM City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), Kubacki and Madden. Also present: Police Chief Rens and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Alderperson Hammel was absent. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The Deputy Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderperson Madden moved to approve the April 9, 2019 minutes. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Discuss 2020 Planning Calendar and Budget Goals The proposed 2020 Budget Planning Calendar was reviewed. Mayor Chiaverotti highlighted the essential budget meetings. The process will conclude with the Public Hearing on Monday, October 21, 2019 and adoption of the budgets on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The Mayor next turned the focus to the budget goals. She asked if the Committee wanted to continue to review health insurance rates on an annual basis. Director Mueller stated she would have the new rates for the 2020 - 2021 insurance year in May. Alderperson Kubacki noted that depending on what the rates are, he may want to review all the options. Mayor Chiaverotti stated comparable information was still being gathered regarding a proposed merit increase. She asked if there were any recommendations. Alderperson Kubacki requested that comparable salaries for the Mayor’s position also be researched. It was determined that salaries for all elected officials would be reviewed. Alderperson Wolfe noted that the health insurance benefits did not change; that should be taken into consideration when considering a merit increase. As part of the budget goals, the Mayor stated an item will be placed on the next Committee of the Whole Agenda regarding equity between the Lake Districts. The Mayor gave an update on the Police Department Building Project, which is ahead of schedule. Some structural issues with the roof were discovered in the old City Hall Building during the project. Those issues have been addressed. The City has been awarded some grant funding, which will help with the bottom line cost for the project. Future discussion will need to occur regarding what will be done with the existing Police Department Building. Director Mueller was dismissed. SCIT Vehicle Presentation Police Chief Rens stated several members of Suburban Critical Incident Team (SCIT) were present. The purchase of a rescue vehicle is proposed to be shared by all nine of the participating jurisdictions. Sgt. Jason Pfeiffer of Brookfield presented information regarding the vehicle. 2 May 28, 2019 The approximate cost is $300,000.00, which would be shared by all nine communities. Donation efforts are also in place to reduce the overall cost of the vehicle. Elm Grove Village Manager David DeAngelis has agreed to handle the financial aspects of the purchase. An MOU would be required; each community would be looking at a $7,500 annual cost for a five-year period with a low interest rate. That amount could be reduced by donations received. The vehicle would be housed in New Berlin and has a lifespan of 20 plus years. Alderperson Wolfe expressed support. Mayor Chiaverotti stated the dollar amount would be placed in the Capital Budget. The Mayor thanked all those in attendance who provided information regarding the SCIT Vehicle. ADJOURNMENT Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.