ccm19960123COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 23, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 8:lO P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Aldermen D'Acquisto, Misko,
Marenda, City Attorney Molter, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Patterson, Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders, Suhr, City Clerk
The Clerk reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meetings Law on 1/19, and amended and noticed on
1/22 and 1/23.
Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the 1/9/96 Common
Council meeting. Rasmussen seconded, carried.
The Clerk read the Notice of Closed Session.
Discussion took place regarding the Council acting on items not
meeting. Several aldermen stated that they do not want to act
placed in their Council packets on the Friday before the
on items placed before them the evening of the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor proclaimed 2/12 - 2/16 Vocational Education Week.
Mayor stated a Committee has been formed consisting of the
Mayor, Clerk, Alderman Sanders and Alderman Suhr to review the
results of the Personnel Study prepared by David M. Griffith.
Mayor stated that on January 31 David M. Griffith will be
conducting interviews to reorganize the Departments of the
Clerk, Treasurer and Finance Director. The aldermen were
invited to attend.
Kinqston Bay Dredqinq Project
Dave Taube, and Roger Krause the contractor, spoke about the
project and the problems that are being encountered due to the
type of material being dredged and the weather. Mr. Krause
stated that the project is behind schedule. Mr. Krause stated
that trucking must be done during evening and night hours to get
the project done. He stated it would be difficult to abandon
the project and then start it up again next winter. The Mayor
stated that the DNR would prefer that the project be completed
this year, however, they have not ruled out extending the
permit. The Council acknowledged the difficulties the
contractor is experiencing, however, there is concern for the
people in the area who are disturbed by the trucking being done
at all hours. Alderman Salentine stated she has received
done until midnight. Various alternatives have been explored.
numerous calls. People were agreeable to the trucking being
City Attorney stated there is a noise ordinance in effect
regarding the operation of construction equipment. Aldermen
place at the dumping site. Mr. Krause stated he is not
Salentine also stated there are no soil erosion measures in
responsible for this aspect of the project. The Council agreed
to hold a special meeting on Thursday, 1/25 to consider a change
to the ordinance. D'Acquisto stated he wants to see progress on
the environmental issues. Taube requested other people in the 0 objected.
audience be allowed to speak regarding the project. Sanders
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Common Council Minutes
January 23, 1996
Page 2
D'Acquisto moved to waive reading of committee minutes.
Salentine seconded, carried. 0 Salentine presented 1/15/96 committee of the Whole Meeting and
moved for acceptance. Misko seconded, carried.
D'Acquisto presented minutes of the 1/17/96 and 1/23/96 Finance
Committee Meetings and moved for acceptance. Suhr seconded,
carried.
Committee Meeting and moved for acceptance. Salentine
Sanders presented minutes of the 1/18/96 Public Utilities
seconded, carried.
Minutes of the 1/16/96 Plan Commission Meeting, 1/2/96
Meeting.
Library Board Meeting and 1/8/96 Parks & Recreation Board
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #883 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14, to Add Section
1.5 (2)(1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego
Floodplain Zoning Ordinance: Official Map (Candlewood Creek)..
Matt Sadowski stated that the City Engineers have reviewed.
Second Reading. Suhr moved for adoption. Salentine seconded.
The City Engineers identified concerns which will be addressed
by the DNR during their review. The City Engineers did not want
to duplicate what the DNR will do. Misko, Patterson and
addressed. Mayor stated that the DNR will not review until the
Rasmussen did not want to approve prior to these concerns being"
City Engineers. Mr. Sadowski will contact City Engineers to
City approves. D'Acquisto moved to defer for further input from
address the concerns. Mayor suggested the City Engineers could
be asked to be present at next meeting. Misko seconded,
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #32-96 - A Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of
an Escrow Account with Respect to the General Obligation
D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Mr. Dave
Sewerage Bonds, Dated February 1, 1991 of the City of Muskego.
Anderson of Ehlers & Associates appeared before the Council to
give an overview of the City's proposed borrowings. Carried
7-0.
Reso. #33-96 - Resolution Authorizing Ehlers & Associates to
General Obligation Promissory Notes of the City of Muskego,
Solicit Competitive Proposals for Not to Exceed $1,200,000
Wisconsin. D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Reso. #34-96 - Resolution Authorizing Ehlers & Associates to
Solicit Competitive Proposals for Not to Exceed $5,900,000
Sanders moved for adoption. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #11-96 - Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special
Assessment Police Powers Under S66.60 WI Statutes as to Sanitary
0 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin
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Sewer Assessment Area for Boxhorn/Groveway/Ryan Sewer Project
(MSS 1-93) by Reconsidering and Reopening Said Assessment per WI
Statutes §66.60(10). Rasmussen moved for adoption. Salentine 0 seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #12-96 - Resolution Adopting Amended Assessment Policy
adoption. Rasmussen seconded. Rasmussen moved to amend
for Construction of Sanitary Sewers. Sanders moved for
the last paragraph. D'Acquisto seconded, carried. Misko
the policy to add the word "gross" to "median family income" in
policy. This will be difficult for personnel to track.
expressed concerns about implementing the hardship aspect of the
who will take advantage of this. Rasmussen stated this is a
D'Acquisto stated that there will not be large numbers of people
application deadline to apply for a hardship for the ongoing
starting ground. It was determined that May 1 was the
Boxhorn sewer project. Reso. #12-96, as amended, carried 7-0.
Reso. #13-96 - Resolution Adopting Amended Assessment Policy
Salentine seconded. Rasmussen moved to amend the policy to add
for Construction of Water Mains. Sanders moved for adoption.
the word "gross" to "median family income" in the last
paragraph. Sanders seconded, carried. Reso. #13-96, as
amended, carried 7-0.
Reso. #14-96 - Designating 1995 Unexpended Capital Project
Funds to be Carried over into 1996. D'Acquisto moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0. 0 Reso. #15-96 - Amendment to 1995 Budget. Removed from
agenda.
Reso. #16-96 - Resolution Combining Wards for Election
Purposes. Salentine moved for adoption. Rasmussen seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Reso. #17-96 - Award of Bid - Muskego Well #7 Pumpstation.
Sanders moved for adoption. Suhr seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #le-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - American
Surveying Co., Town of Norway. Misko moved for adoption.
D'Acquisto seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #19-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map -
Ludwig/Strampe. Misko moved for adoption. Salentine seconded,
carried.
Reso. #20-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map -
Ludwig/Strampe. Misko moved for adoption. D'Acquisto
be corrected.
seconded, carried. Rasmussen requested vicinity sketch on map
Reso. #21-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - City Of
Muskego (Dairy Queen). Misko moved for adoption. D'Acquisto
seconded, carried.
Muskego (Olson Lawn Tractor). Misko moved for adoption. D'
Reso. #22-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - City of
Acquisto seconded, carried.
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January 23, 1996
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Reso. #23-96 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Kaebisch.
Misko moved for adoption. D'Acquisto seconded, carried.
Reso. #24-96 - Resolution to Establish Salaries for Election
Workers. D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Patterson seconded,
carried.
Reso. #25-96 - Resolution to Establish a Drug-Free Workplace
Policy. D'Acquisto moved for adoption. Suhr seconded, carried.
Reso. #26-96 - Preliminary Resolution - Second Amended WCA
District. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
Carried 6-1 with Rasmussen voting "no."
Reso. #27-96 - Support of and Authorization to Apply for
Wisconsin Land Information Board Grant. Removed from the
agenda.
Reso. #28-96 - Acceptance of Improvements - Plum Creek East
(Sanitary Sewer and Water). Removed from agenda.
Reso. #29-96 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to
Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under S66.60 WI
Statutes as to Sanitary Sewer Assessment Area for Woods
Road/Country Brook to Senior Center Sewer Project (MSS-5-95).
Removed from agenda.
Reso. #30-96 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to
Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under S66.60 WI 0 Statutes as to Water Improvement Assessment Area for Woods
Road/Country Brook to Senior Center Water Project (MW-21-95)
Removed from agenda.
Reso. #31-96 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to
Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under S66.60 WI
Hillendale/Mill Valley/Tans Sewer Project (MSS-6-95).
Statutes as to Sanitary Sewer Assessment Area for
Removed from agenda.
Reso. #35-96 - Authorize Expenditure of Park Dedication Funds
(Idle Isle Dredging Project). D'Acquisto moved for adoption.
Suhr seconded. Carried 7-0.
Ord. #E84 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 4.05
(2) G. of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego
(Accessory Structures). First Reading
Charter Ordinance #15 - A Charter Ordinance Relating to the
Terms of Office of the Clerk-Treasurer and Assessor for the City - of Muskego. First Reading.
Possible Resolution as to the Matter of Revocation or
Suspension of "Class B" Retailer's License for the Sale of
Business Ventures, Ltd. d/b/a J. C. Hammers, James Crivello,
Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors of J. C.
registered agent. Removed from agenda.
LICENSE APPROVALdDENIlU
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January 23, 1996
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Operators' Licenses for Sara L.
Swick, Gail Hierl and Roger J. Andrews. Misko seconded,
carried.
D'Acquisto moved for denial of Operator's License for Kenneth
Peterson due to a pending case which is alcohol related. Since
done. D'Acquisto expressed concern that without an assessment,
the matter has not been adjudicated, no assessment has been
exacerbate an existing problem. Patterson seconded. Carried
it cannot be determined if an Operator's License would
7-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D'Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $970,271.70. Misko seconded. Carried 7-0.
D'Acquisto moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$12,084,347.41. Misko seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$296,650.63. Rasmussen seconded. Carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS
Clerk reminded everyone of the 1/25 and 1/30 Special Council
meetings. She stated that a public hearing would be held at
7:20 P.M. on Tuesday, 2/27 to consider an amendment to Chapter
17 regarding signage.
CLOSED SESSION
D'Acquisto moved to convene into Closed Session pursuant to
§19.85( 1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the
more specifically 1996 labor negotiation strategies, and - governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,
§19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of
public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting
other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically
Action may be taken in Closed Session. The Common Council will negotiations with MMSD for additional capacity in the system.
then reconvene into Open Session for the purpose of adjournment.
Suhr seconded. Carried 7-0. The City Clerk and Deputy were
dismissed at 12:21 A.M. and not present for Closed Session.
Salentine moved to adjourn at 1:15 A.M. Suhr seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
an K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk/Comptroller
VOUCHER TOTALS
GENERAL FUND:
0 VOIDED CHECKS
BOARD CHECKS (regular)
END OF MONTH
END OF YEAR ( $3
WIRE TRANSFER
TOTALS :
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT :
TAX CHECKS : +$
UTILITIES:
SEWER:
BOARD CHECKS (reuularl .- VOIDED CHECKS
END OF MONTH
END OF YEAR ( @' )
WIRE TRANSFER
SINKING FUND
WATER:
BOARD CHECKS (regular)
VOIDED CHECKS ~-
END OF YEAR
END OF YEAR ( &' )
WIRE TRANSFER
TOTAL UTILITY VOUCHERS: ( 95)
TOTAL UTILITY VOUCHERS: ( qb )
TOTAL UTILITY VOUCHERS: (45& )
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