COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 5/27/2008
Approved 6/10/2008
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 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, City Attorney Molter, City Administrator Jennifer Sheiffer, Planning
Director Jeff Muenkel, Clerk/Treasurer Janice Moyer, Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski, Bob Melcher,
Maureen Gallagher, MVFC Chief Andy Mack and other MVFC representatives.
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. Schaefer moved, Ald. Fiedler seconded a motion, to approve the minutes of the May
th
13, 2008 meeting as clarified. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1. Presentation by: Maureen Gallagher of The Reid Group on Proposal for Strategic
Planning, Organizational Development and Team Building. Bob Melcher introduced Dr. Maureen
Gallagher. Dr. Gallagher gave a brief presentation regarding the proposal for strategic planning.
Mayor Johnson stated that the item would be placed on the 6/10/2008 Finance Committee
agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 1. Update on Efforts to schedule Mediation with Muskego Fire Department. /City Attorney
Molter
Item 2. Discussion occurred concerning authorizing the Mayor to obtain information from Tess
Corners Fire Department on provision of fire service for the entire City. /Mayor
Attorney Molter stated that he received a letter from the MVFC’s Attorney Dean Richards and
briefly reviewed the correspondence. The Mayor stated that he wanted to reaffirm what the goal
of the Council was as outlined in previous resolutions (#212-07 and #70-08). Straw vote: five in
favor, with Ald. Schaefer abstaining and Ald. Schneider stating he needed more time to review.
Mayor stated his three-step proposal:
1. Continue dialog with Muskego.
2. Start dialog with Tess Corners to provide fire protection for the entire City.
3. Have the Fire Study Committee continue to work on other issues. (a side from
unification)
Committee of the Whole
May 13, 2008 Page 2
Several Committee members directed the Mayor to contact Tess Corners to see if the department
is willing and able to meet the fire needs of the City. City Attorney Molter will work with the Mayor
to draft the letter. Attorney Molter was also instructed to send a response on behalf of the City to
Attorney Richards.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 7:28 PM with the intent to reconvene after the Common
Council meeting. The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 8:25 PM. The same Committee
members are present at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 3. Review, discussion and direction,concerning the status of Community Development
Department. /Mayor /Planning Director
Planning Director Jeff Muenkel presented information on the consolidation of the Planning,
Engineering, and Building Inspection departments. To include consolidation of clerical positions,
expecting that the office coverage would be coordinated amongst the existing personnel
assigned. There will be a cost savings to the City of Muskego due to: hiring a lower pay grade
Engineer (the job description would need to be changed). The Building Inspection position is only
budget through July 1, 2008. That position not being filled, would save money. Planning Director
reviewed the proposed organizational chart (handout) for the Department of Community
Development. Ald. Borgman is concerned about the Engineering position, he feels the City needs
an experienced Engineer and someone with good qualifications. There could potential problems
if the selected Engineer did not have enough experience to do the job. Ald. Werner was clarifying
that in this proposal the Engineer would not be a Department Head. The Engineer would just do
the technical job of Engineering vs. management responsibilities, etc. Ald. Fiedler is agreeable to
the new position description of the Engineer and the five years of experience level required. Ald.
Schaefer would like some Common Council members on the selection committee for the City
Engineer position.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 2. Review, Discussion of Proposal from Public Sector Personnel Consultants for Review and
Update of Non-Represented Position Salary Ranges. /Mayor
Item 3. Review and Discussion of Proposal from Public Sector Personnel Consultants for Review
and Report on City Pay for Performance System Compared to Other Comparable Municipalities
Considering Philosophy, Methodology, & Cost. /Mayor
Items 2 & 3 under New Business were carried forward to the next Committee of the Whole
meeting due to time constraints.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler, motion carried unanimously.
Claire Lederhaus
Transcribing Secretary