COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 10/8/2019
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
October 8, 2019
5:15 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:21 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: Finance and Administration Director Mueller, Finance and Administration
Assistant Director Mustapich, Library Director Larson and Assistant Deputy Clerk Chavie.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Assistant Deputy Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
NEW BUSINESS
Finalize 2020 Capital and Operating Budgets
Director Mueller reviewed the following Budget Updates and Proposed Appropriations for the
2020 General Operating Budget:
Impact to Current
Description Account # Budget
Increase/(Decrease)
Revenues:
Transportation Aids 100.04.51.01.4132 $ 50,428.00
State Shared Revenue 100.09.80.00.4121 1,725.000
State video service Aid (Reclassification) 100.09.80.00.4124 30,200.00
Cable Franchise Fees (Reclassification) 100.01.06.00.4544 (30,200.00)
Net Budget Revenue Increase/(Decrease) $ 52,153.00
Expenditures:
Mayor Salary & Benefits 100.01.01.005105/201/202 $ 5,737.00
Judge Salary & Benefits 100.01.08.005105/201/202 2,691.00
Senior Taxi 100.01.06.00.6055 10,000.00
Hydrant Rental (3% Simplified Water Rate Case) 100.02.21.00.5422 9,835.00
Little Lake District 100.05.06.00.6052 23,890.00
Lake Denoon District (request = 4,580) 100.05.06.00.6053
Net Budget Expenditure Decrease $ 52,153.00
Balanced Budget Adjustments $ (0)
Review Request from Lake Denoon Lake District for City Funding
Alderperson Kubacki introduced Tim and Julie Laseke. Mr. Laseke is the Chairperson of the
Lake District, which consists of 95% Muskego residents and 5% Town of Norway residents.
A letter of intent and 2020 Budget of the Lake Denoon Lake District were distributed to
Committee members. The Lake District is requesting a City contribution of $5,290.50 to be
applied to its operating budget.
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Director Mueller explained that she used the same formula as the one used to determine the
City contribution to the Little Muskego Lake District. The City contribution to the Lake Denoon
Lake District would be $4,580.00.
Alderperson Wolfe noted this request was placed on the agenda very quickly; he disagrees with
how it was presented.
Alderperson Engelhardt suggested tracking results and the increase in revenue to justify the
factors.
Alderperson Kapusta made a motion to approve that $4,580.00 be placed in the 2020
Operating Budget. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion carried with Alderpersons
Madden, Kubacki, Kapusta, Borgman, Hammel voting yes and Alderpersons Wolfe and
Engelhardt voting no.
Finalize 2020 Capital and Operating Budgets (Continued)
Park Arthur Baseball Field #4
Alderperson Borgman feels that the budgeted amount of $300,000 to regrade field #4 for proper
draining is a lot of money to spend. He suggested to look into alternative resources rather than
remove the dugout, fencing and light pole to regrade the field for proper drainage.
Alderperson Hammel did confirm that the fields were not in good condition. He is not sure if
removing and rebuilding is the way to go.
Alderperson Wolfe does recall that games were played at other facilities due to the field
conditions.
Ms. Mueller suggested leaving the item in the budget contingent upon reviewing the study at a
later date.
After further discussion, it was decided that Public Works & Development Director Scott Kroeger
and DPW Superintendent Ryan Beilfuss will review alternatives. This item will be discussed at
a later date.
Salaries of Elected Officials
Alderperson Wolfe asked if there should be continued discussion regarding salaries.
Alderperson Kubacki stated he reviewed the salary comparison study for elected officials. He
supports the recommendation made at the previous meeting.
Alderperson Borgman is in favor of raising the salary for the Alderpersons. The salary has been
the same since 2002. Alderperson Kubacki stated the study indicates that the Council members
are adequately compensated.
After further discussion. Alderperson Borgman made a motion that the Alderperson’s
salary be increased 1.5% effective upon the 2020 and 2021 elections and then increased
an additional 1.5% six months later. Alderperson Wolfe seconded. Director Mueller noted
that an Ordinance would be required to change the salaries for elected officials. Motion failed
with Alderpersons Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Kapusta and Borgman voting no;
Alderpersons Borgman and Wolfe voting yes.
Review 2020 Water and Sewer Utility Budgets
Ms. Mueller reported that both utilities are in good financial condition. She noted the water main
projects will be discussed at a later date. Alderperson Kapusta moved to approve the 2020
Water and Sewer Utility Budgets. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Alderperson Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk.