COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- MINUTES - 10/8/1998
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. by Chairman De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen Slocomb, Pionek, Woodard, Chiaverotti, Salentine, and Ald. Patterson. Ald.
Sanders arrived at 8:10 PM and Finance Director Gunderson arrived at approximately
9:30 PM.
Mayor De Angelis reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting law.
Plan Director Matt Sadowski appeared before the committee to continue discussion of his
proposed 1999 operating budget for the Plan Department and presented proposal for fees.
Ald. Slocomb voiced his objection to the way the fees are calculated. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the purchase of a Sound Meter and would like to see the $1,800 come
out of the Police Department operating expenses. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion
carried 6-0.
There was no further action taken on Police Department 1999 Budget.
Clerk/Treasurer Jean Marenda appeared before the committee to discuss increase in
revenue with the proposed increase in cigarette licenses of $1,000. She also has requested
to increase the hours for the Recording Secretary from the proposed 500 to 575 hours.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve the increased hours. Seconded by Ald. Woodard,
motion carried 6-1 with Ald. Patterson casting the dissenting vote.
Information Systems Director Joe Sommers appeared before the committee to further
discuss the 1999 proposed Operating Budget and Capital Budget for the Information
Systems Department. Joe is proposing to increase the 1999 Capital Budget to include an
item for $8,300 for a tax bill receipt printer. Ald. Woodard moved to approve increase for
this expenditure. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb, motion carried 7-0. Ald. Sanders moved to
transfer $4,400 out of Capital Budget into Information Systems Operating Budget for two
personal computers in the Library. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried 7-0.
It was suggested that the Muskego Volunteer Fire Department 1999 Operating Budget be
placed on the October 15, 1998 Committee Of The Whole agenda.
The Finance Director was requested to create a postage line item for Household
Hazardous Material in the Health & Sanitation 1999 Operating Budget and also to meet
with the Library Director to clarify utilities and housekeeping costs.
Ald. Patterson questioned a discussion at the Parks & Recreation Board meeting of adding
$250,000 to Park Dedication Account for park land purchase. Ald. Patterson moved to
add $250,000 to Park Dedication Account specifically designated for park land purchase.
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Seconded by Ald. Woodard. Ald. Patterson moved to remove this motion and this was
agreed upon by the second. Motion removed.
A discussion was held on advance from Sewer Utility for debt payment. The Mayor
advised that in 1997, approximately $3,000,000 of Sewer Utility Funds were used to
defease future General Obligation Debt. The greatest impact of the debt reduction will
begin in the year 2002. Prior to that, the city will be required to make the scheduled debt
payments without any contribution from the Sewer Utility since their share of the
obligation has been defeased. It has been recommended by our accounting firm to accept
an advance from the Sewer Utility into the City to assist in making the 1998, 1999, and
2000 debt payments with repayment of the advance at 5% interest from 2001 to 2005.
A discussion was held on landfill revenue funds to be utilized to offset 1999 Operating
Budget. It is anticipated that the landfill revenue will be less due to the closing of Future
Parkland Landfill by Briggs & Stratton.
Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend using $250,000 of anticipated landfill money to
finance the 1999 Capital Budget. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 7-0.
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 11:55 PM. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried
7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn R. Gunderson
Finance Director