BOARD OF REVIEW Minutes 20060612
BOARD OF REVIEW
CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006
The Board of Review of the City of Muskego was called to order by Vice Chairman Noah Fiedler
at 6:00 PM. The Board had adjourned to this date at its May 10, 2006 meeting. Also present
were Board Members James Burke, William Le Doux, and Steven Roncke, Atty. Eric Larson
representing the Board, Assessor Laura Mecha, Atty. Timothy J. Andringa representing the
Assessor, Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski, Court Reporter Andrea Stewart, Arthur Dyer, agent for
Parkland Venture LLC and Atty. Richard Frederick representing Mr. Dyer. The Deputy Clerk
stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on June 9, 2006.
Mr. Fiedler noted for the record that he is an attorney with the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson
LLP. He just learned today that his law firm is adverse to Mr. Dyer in pending litigation. Mr.
Fiedler stated that he did not have any knowledge about the specifics of the litigation and it is
his opinion that he can be fair and impartial regarding this matter. Atty. Frederick and Atty.
Andringa did not object to Mr. Fiedler’s continuation on the Board.
Mr. Fiedler stated that the Board would continue to hear the open case of Parkland Venture
LLC.
Atty. Frederick moved that Petitioner’s Exhibits 1 - 18 be admitted. Mr. Fiedler acknowledged
the Board’s receipt of said exhibits into evidence. Mr. Fiedler requested that the parties
involved submit their findings as to the meaning of the words, “Christmas Tree” and the
Department of Revenue regulations.
Bart Achtenhagen and James Peterson appearing for the property owner were sworn in by the
Deputy Clerk. The Board heard sworn testimony from Mr. Achtenhagen and Mr. Peterson.
Atty. Frederick moved that Petitioner’s Exhibits 20, 24, 25 and 27 be admitted.
John Gall appearing for the City Assessor was sworn in by the Deputy Clerk. The Board heard
sworn testimony from Mr. Gall.
Atty. Andringa moved that City Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 be admitted.
At 10:10 PM, Mr. Le Doux moved to adjourn the Board of Review to Wednesday, June 28 at
5:00 PM to continue the Parkland Venture LLC case. Mr. Burke seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
(An audio recording of the entire proceedings will be on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office for
seven years)