COWM20090512
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO approved 5/26/2009
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. and led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Johnson, Ald. Snead, Harenda, Borgman, Werner, Schneider, Schaumberg,
Fiedler, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Also present Department of Community Development
Department Head, Muenkel.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Deputy Clerk Blenski stated that the meeting had been noticed in accordance with the
Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no issues with the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Borgman moved to approve minutes, of the April 28, 2009 meeting. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion regarding combining Public Works and Public Utilities Committees.
Mayor Johnson indicated that this action would potentially save the City monies for
staff time, administration and attorney fees when applicable. Ald. Harenda was
concerned about how the committee, if combined, would be structured. Ald.
Werner wanted to know how the funds would be handled. Department Head
Muenkel indicated that there was some redundancy between the two separate
meetings and issues could be more streamlined, if combined. Both Department
Heads, for the Utilities- Kloskowski and Public Works- Delikat are in agreement
with the prospect of combining the two committees. The brevity of the meetings
was also discussed and how contingency on one another’s’ decisions to move
forward on issues. The majority in attendance agreed that it was a good idea to
combine. An ordinance will have to be done to combine the Public Works and
Public Utilities Committees. Department Head Muenkel left after this issue was
discussed.
2. Discussion regarding the Resolution #212-2007 Fire/Rescue Service for the City
of Muskego-Fire Study Committee Recommendations. Mayor Johnson indicated
that it was recommended that a committee be formed to oversee the Fire
Department. Ald. Werner likes the idea of citizen members (such as Park &
Recreation Board) instead of the council committees that have three aldermen
serving. Ald. Fiedler likes the idea and would appreciate subject matter experts
that have the time to devote and understand what it is the City can do to best
ensure the fire protection of its’ citizens. Mayor Johnson stated that the Fire
Department was aware of this item being placed on the agenda for today and he
will invite the Fire Department to discuss this issue at a future meeting. Ald.
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Schaumberg stated that she wanted to hear the Fire Departments’ input. The
majority thought it was a good idea and would benefit the Council as well as the
Fire Department, especially at budget time. Ald. Werner requested a resolution to
terminate the previous Fire/Rescue Service Committee. Ald. Snead suggested
that some type of recognition be done for the citizen members, advisors, etc. that
have served on the committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler, motion carried
unanimously.
Claire Lederhaus
Executive Assistant