COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 1/18/2007
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 2/22/2007
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007
Mayor John Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and led those present in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Johnson, City Administrator Sheiffer, Ald. Borgman, Ald. Madden, Ald.
Salentine, Ald. Schaefer, and Ald. Snead. Also present were those listed on the attached sheet.
Excused: Ald. Buckmaster and Ald. Melcher.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
City Administrator Sheiffer stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the opening
meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ald. Madden moved for approval of the January 18, 2007 agenda. Ald. Salentine, seconded.
Motion to approve the agenda carried unanimously.
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Salentine moved for approval of the October 26, 2006 minutes. Ald. Madden
seconded. Motion to approve the minutes carried unanimously.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Johnson advised that the Committee would begin with New
Business.
NEW BUSINESS –
Presentation of Phoenix Software by Key Power International
Information Systems Director Joseph Sommers and Lt. John LaTour appeared before the
Committee. Joe Sommers advised that this proposal is to update the police system. It is
currently in the 2008 capital budget plan but there is thought that this may be looked at for
purchasing in 2007.
John LaTour advised that he has just finished the update to the Dispatch Center. He explained
that this software fits in perfectly with the system and fits the needs of the Police Department.
Data conversion has been done in other communities. A lot of police departments in the area are
on this system and it appears as though more are interested. The biggest need is communication
and the ability to share data with other departments. Presently, the departments using this system
are: Brown Deer, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Hales
Corners Franklin, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, and Waukesha
PD. Those strongly looking at the system are City and Town of Oconomowoc, Elm Grove, New
Berlin, Mukwonago and Ft. Atkinson. The inter-operability will strongly enhance our system.
Jeff Reit, from Key Power, gave a power point presentation which outlined what the Police
Department currently has and what is being proposed. He noted that reports, data entry, and
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inventory, are covered in the modules, and eliminate the need for paper trails. All information
available in the Police Station would be available to police personnel in their squad cars. The
municipal court information is also available with this system. The system runs on internet
explorer. This system is in the 5-year capital budget for 2008, and at the request of Ald.
Salentine and Ald. Buckmaster, this is being reviewed for a possible 2007 purchase. It was
agreed to put this item on the Common Council agenda for February.
Presentation by Connection Strategies Enterprises (technology assessment)
Ms. Linda Becker and Mr. Mike Kober appeared before the committee to discuss the technology
assessment report dated October 19, 2006, and give an overview of Connection Strategies
Enterprises and their qualifications. Mr. Kober explained that based on discussion with the City
of Muskego’s IT Director as well as Department Heads from most of the departments within the
city, CSEI has been able to complete a detailed analysis as well as develop a series of
recommendations that will maximum the use of the City’s current equipment and increase
system reliability, while minimizing administration and ultimately reducing the total cost of
ownership of the network. CSEI has also made recommendations where needed to replace or re-
engineer problem areas of the City of Muskego’s network. The analysis and recommendations
were given on the Hardware, Software, Network, Documentation, Operations, Website and
Disaster Recovery Planning.
Mayor Johnson questioned software licenses. Joe Sommers explained that all licensing
applications go through either the IS Department or the Planning Department.
Joe Sommers asked if there were any costs put together for implementing the recommendations.
The CSEI representatives advised that only the recommendations were requested.
Mayor Johnson suggested that Joe Sommers put together a priority list of what he would like to
implement and present this information and recommendations to the next Committee Of The
Whole meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Discussion, update and possible action may be taken on any or all
of the following:
Review recruitment process of City Engineer position
City Administrator Sheiffer referred to a recruitment timeline and interview process for City
Engineer/Director of Public Works Projects that was provided in meeting packet. She also
reviewed target dates and actual interview process. Individuals will interview with committee of
three aldermen, a representative from one of the City’s consulting engineering firms, the Mayor
and City Administrator. There would be a tour of city-owned facilities with the Public Utilities
Superintendent and the Public Works Superintendent, as well as a tour of the community with
Plan Director Muenkel.
Mayor advised that staff has met with all of the affected consulting firms to get an understanding
of status of all projects.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Discussion, update and possible action may be taken on any or all
of the following:
Complete work on proposed ordinance #1237 to Establish the Salary for Mayor for 2008-
2011 Term (Ald. Salentine)
The aldermen reviewed past discussions and acknowledged that since a referendum was passed
to change the Mayor’s position starting in 2008 to part-time, it was necessary to establish a
salary range for the position.
It was the consensus of the aldermen present that the existing fulltime salary be cut in half.
Ald. Madden moved to recommend that the ordinance establish the salary for mayor for the
2008-2011 term in the amount of $33,000 and life insurance and health insurance shall be
provided. Ald. Salentine seconded, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Ald. Borgman questioned the
recent change from the Muskego Sun to the Journal/Sentinel Now section. Mayor advised that
he is researching with the City Attorney.
Ald. Schaeffer moved to adjourn at 8:50 PM. Seconded by Ald. Borgman, motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie M. Anderson
Transcribing Secretary