COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -Minutes 20100928
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (COW) – CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Snead, Director of Finance
and Administration Mueller and Recording Secretary McMullen. Also present Chief
Geiszler, Lieutenant Constantineau, Officers Mrotek and Shaw. The Recording
Secretary stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Borgman moved to approve minutes of August 12, 2010, September 9, 2010, and
September 14, 2010. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Johnson stated the Committee would continue discussion of the General Budget,
Debt Service, Special Revenue and TID Funds.
Chief Geiszler was present to discuss the Community Resource Officer position that
was eliminated in 2009, which has been placed back into the department’s operating
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budget for a May 1 start date in 2011. Chief explained this position is important to both
the business and residential community. Duties include: Neighborhood Watch,
Business Watch, National Night Out, DNR Boater and Hunter Safety, and ATV Classes,
Liaison with Local Businesses for Events Sponsored by the Businesses, Crimestoppers
of Waukesha County, Public Presentations on Business-Related Issues in Conjunction
with the Muskego Chamber of Commerce, Muskego Law Enforcement Explorer Post
#128, Department Website and Newsletters. Chief stated currently there are two officers
doing the position on a part time basis. These two officers are just keeping their heads
above water with this position plus their daily duties. This position could be done much
for efficiently on a full time basis.
Ald. Snead stated the department is doing an excellent job with community outreach
and because of that crime is down and the community feels more comfortable with the
officers. Ald. Snead feels this is an effort that needs to be supported and feels safety
and awareness cannot be short changed. Ald. Snead commended Chief Geiszler and
the officers for what they have done.
Ald. Werner thanked Chief Geiszler and noted that the programs such as business and
neighborhood watch needs dedication because there is a lot involved. Ald. Werner
stated he supports the position.
Mayor Johnson stated he feels this position being cut was the only cut that resulted in a
reduction in service to the community. The position was put in the budget for May of
2011. $29,000 is budgeted for 7 months.
Director Mueller reviewed the following:
Debt Service – Director Mueller explained there are two funds within the debt service;
the General Debt, which is supported by tax levy dollars and CDA Lease Revenue,
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which is supported by TID 9 increments. Director Mueller reminded the Committee that
9 million dollars will be borrowed for Janesville Road and the Durham Drive project in
2011, but a positive fund balance should be maintained because of the increase of TID
10 increments.
Director Mueller discussed the following two funds within Special Revenue:
Land and Open Space/Conservation – Director Mueller explained the Community
Development Director had requested an increase in hours and pay for the Conservation
Intern. Mayor Johnson explained he removed this item from the budget due to the fund
balance being low. Director Mueller noted that the City will be receiving a grant in 2011
for $30,000 for the Holtz Island Project.
Landfill – Director Mueller explained $39,000 will be used from the fund balance for
urban drainage within the storm water fund. It appears that the host fees are on the rise
and the anticipated use of fund balance may not be as great.
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Next meeting to discuss the budget will be Thursday October 7 at 5:30 PM. Mayor
Johnson requested that if any of the Aldermen have recommendations they would like
to make at the next meeting to let him and the other Aldermen know ahead of time so
staff can be available to answer questions.
Discussion on Teen Advisory Board – Ald. Harenda explained the Teen Advisory Board
is struggling to recruit new members and requested the Council revert back to the
structure setup in 2001. As part of that each Alderman would nominate two people from
each district. Ald. Harenda explained he would like to receive help from Council to get
the Board back on track with topics and ways to become involved with Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellie McMullen
Recording Secretary