ccm19790417a COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HELD APRIL 17, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 7 16 P M. by Mayor Jerome J
Gottfried. Also present were Aldermen Dumke, Ford, Pienkos,
berg was absent.
At this time Mayor Gottfried introduced Waukesha County Judge
newly elected aldermen of the city. Each alderman was sworn
Harold Wollenzien who administered the Oath of Office to the
in individually. They were as follows
Tomczyk and Wallner and City Clerk Bette J. Bowyer Ald. Schaum-
Alderrcan Edwin P Dumke - District VI1
Alderman Tb.omas J. Van Lanen - District IV
Alderman Wayne Salentine - District VI
Alderman Michael E Weed - District I1
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Judge Wollenzien congratulated the newly elected aldermen and
commented he was pleased to be present this evening for t,his event.
Mayor Gottfried also congratulated the newly elected aldermen and
at the meeting.
expressed his appreciation to Judge Wollenzien for his appearance.
Resolution #70-79 - Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Paul J.
Schaumberg. Ald. Pienkos moved to suspend the rules that would
interfere with the adoption of same. Seconded by Ald. T0mczy.k.
Ald. Pienkos moved for adoption. Seconded by Ald Van Lanen
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt carried unanimously.
Upon roll call the motion tc adopt Resolution 1170-79 carried
unanimously. (Ald Schaumberg served as alderman for eight years).
Resolution 1/71-79 - Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Raymond
R Wallner. Ald Pienkos moved to suspend the rules that would
Ald Tomczyk. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt carried
interfere with the adoption of Resolution 1/71-79 Seconded by
unanimously. Ald. Pienkos moved for adoption of Resolution 1/71-79.
Seconded by Ald Weed. Upon roll call the motion to adopt carried
unanimously. At this time Mayor Gottfried presented Raymond Wallner with a signed copy of Resolution ii71-79 along with an engraved
placque recognizing his service as alderman for the past six years.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT - Mayor Gottfried appointed Gary
Stewart who was present in the audience to act as ballot clerk.
On the nominating ballot for Council President, Ald. Pienkos
received one (1) vote, Ald. Ford received one (1) vote, Ald. Dumke
received three (3) votes and Ald Tomczyk received two (2) votes.
Because a majority vote (4 votes) is necessary, after the third
ballot, Ald Dumke received four (4) votes, Ald. Pienkcs received
one (1) vote and Ald. Tomczyk received (two) 2 votes Ald. Dumke
accepted the position of Council President. He thanked the aldermen
for their confidence and the people of the 7th District who voted
for him
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e ELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TG PLAN COMMISSION - Ald. Pienkos moved to have the election of the Council representative to Plan
Commission be on an open ballot. His motion lost for lack of a
second. On the nominating ballot Wayne Salentine received five (5)
vctes. Ald. Pienkos received one (1) vote and Ald. Van Lanen
received one (1) vote. On the first election ballot Wayne Salentine
received six (6) votes. Ald. Pienkos received one (1) vote. As 2/3
voteof the Council uembers are necessar (5), Ald. Salentine was
elected to serve as Council Representat Y ve to the Plan Commission. a
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a COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The Clerk read a claim from Mr. Fred D. Layman, W180 S7943 Pioneer
Drive, Muskego, dated 4/16/79, claiming damages to his car in the
amount of $130 00. Same referred to City Attorney and City's
insurance carrier and Finance Committee.
The Clerk read a claim from Mr. John M. Couture, 13131 W. Janesville
Road, in the amount of $15,000 00. Same referred to City Attcrney
and city's insurance carrier and Finance Committee.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Ald Tomczyk moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried The meeting
adjourned at 7 51 P.M
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Respectfully submitted,
Bette J. Bowyer, City Clerk