COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 5/13/2008
Approved 5/27/2007
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13th, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. and led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Johnson, Ald. Pavelko, Ald. Werner, Ald. Schaefer, Ald. Fiedler, Ald. Snead, Ald.
Schneider, Ald. Borgman, and Clerk/Treasurer Janice Moyer.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Clerk/Treasurer Moyer noted that the meeting had been noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson advised that there were no issues with the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Fiedler moved, Ald. Borgman seconded a motion, to approve the minutes of the April
22nd, 2008 meeting as clarified. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 1. Community Development Department Concept. Mayor Johnson asked to defer this item
until the next meeting, Mr. Jeff Muenkel, Planning Director is still working on the information
needed for this item.
Item 2. Review and update mediation progress with the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company.
Ald. Borgman is concerned about Tess Corners not wanting to participate in mediation. Muskego
has not committed to mediation. The Mayor wants the City’s attorney to work with this issue and
he will be at the next meeting. The next step is a letter to Tess Corners regarding what the City
expects for fire/rescue for the entire City and requiring an acceptance of the letter. Ald. Fiedler
would like a set date for mediation or to move forward. The Mayor will talk with Attorney Molter
and further discussion for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1. Discussion concerning the status of the City Administrators’ position. Mayor Johnson has
concerns with the budget being cut. Non-committal on what to do at this time and wants to wait to
see if the current tasks can be performed by the existing staff within the City. Ald. Werner feels
there is a need for research and coordination of efforts within the functions of the City. Some
tasks have been performed very well and there is concern regarding that the City Engineers’
position should be filled. Ald. Pavelko feels that they should decide if the City Administrator’s
position should be eliminated. Ald. Borgman feels the City Administrator is performing some
critical tasks, performing “business functions” and that the City is not progressing.
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Some discussion regarding the tour on the lake scheduled for Friday June 6 by the Little
Muskego Lake.
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ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler, motion carried unanimously.
Claire Lederhaus
Transcribing Secretary