COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 09-23-1997
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved 10/14/97)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen D’Acquisto, Patterson, Pionek, Salentine, Sanders, Slocomb and Woodard,
City Attorney Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Clerk-Treasurer noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 9/19/97.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of 9/9/97. Salentine seconded, carried.
Clerk-Treasurer read the Notice of Closed Sessions.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor noted he will attend the upcoming MMSD public hearing.
Mayor stated he and Ald. Salentine met with civic groups to discuss the operation of a
community/civic center.
D’Acquisto moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(g) Conferring
with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or
is likely to become involved, more specifically direct legislation petition. Patterson
seconded. Carried 7-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Patterson moved to have an advisory referendum question placed on the April ballot to
determine if the City should pursue the development of a business park in the area of
the Moorland Road corridor. Woodard seconded. Motion carried 4-3 with Patterson,
Pionek, Slocomb, and Woodard voting “yes” and D’Acquisto, Salentine, and Sanders
voting “no.” Molter stated a resolution would be placed on the next Council agenda to
formulate the question. Pionek moved to add a question if another business park is
really needed. Slocomb seconded. Motion failed 6-1 with Pionek casting the only “yes”
vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the 9/17/97 and 9/23/97 Finance Committee
minutes. Salentine seconded, carried.
Slocomb moved for acceptance of the 9/15/97 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Woodard seconded, carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 9/18/97 Public Services Committee minutes.
Slocomb seconded; carried.
Minutes of the 9/8/97 Parks & Recreation Board and 9/16/97 Plan Commission
meetings were received and placed on file.
Reso. #207-97 - Amendment to Deposit & Forfeiture Schedule. On the floor, deferred
9/9/97. Mayor noted receipt of judge’s approval. Motion to adopt carried 7-0.
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Reso. #214-97 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Boehm. Salentine moved for
adoption. Slocomb seconded, carried 7-0.
Ord. #947 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 8.01(7) of the Municipal code
of the City of Muskego to Create Section 8.07(7)B. 14. And Rescind Section
8.01(7)C.10. (Permitted Accessory Uses - Mother-in-Law/Family Unites). Second
Reading. Salentine moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Patterson expressed
concern that public hearing would not be a requirement. Mayor stated neighbors within
100’ will receive notification . Motion carried 7-0.
Ord. #948 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego R-1 to RS-
1 (Fosmore). Second Reading. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
Salentine moved to defer. Sanders seconded, carried.
D’Acquisto moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(g) Conferring
with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or
is likely to become involved, more specifically Wind Lake claim. Sanders seconded.
Carried 7-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
Reso. #211-97 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Board of Appeals (D. Conley).
Slocomb moved for adoption. Sanders seconded, carried 7-0.
Reso. #212-97 - Resolution to Establish Fees for Rescue Service. Sanders moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Salentine asked about the cost of supplies. Mayor
stated there is a chart. D’Acquisto moved to defer to 9/25 Committee of the Whole
meeting. He requests other funding alternatives be examined in lieu of patient paying
for service. Salentine seconded, carried. Sanders requested information be obtained
from other communities as to their charging procedures.
Reso. #213-97 - Resolution Approving Settlement as to Claim of Wind Lake
Management District. Slocomb moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion
carried 6-1 with D’Acquisto casting the “no” vote.
Reso. #215-97 - Approval of Cooperative and License Agreement between the City of
Muskego and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Construction and Operation of a
Firearms Training Facility. D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Chief
Johnson was in attendance for this matter. He and city attorney noted changes were
made in accordance with recommendation of the Finance Committee on 9/17. Motion
carried 7-0.
Reso. #216-97 - Approval of Cleaning Service Contract for 1998. D’Acquisto moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Slocomb asked why low bidder was not chosen.
D’Acquisto responded references submitted by bidder were not stellar. Mayor noted
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that Plautz is a local business. Coverall is a national company and must find someone
locally to perform the work. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #217-97 - Authorizing the Cancellation of Certain Uncollectible Accounts
Receivable (Rescue). D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Sanders seconded, carried 7-0.
Reso. #218-97 - Resolution to Create Position of Parks and Recreation Director.
D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. D’Acquisto stated city should
begin advertising for position. Slocomb moved to amend to reflect that the creation of
this position replaces the two existing positions of Parks Director and Recreation
Director upon the filling of the new position. Patterson seconded, carried. Reso. #218-
97, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #219-97 - Resolution of City Commitment to Fund Lakes Project Coordinator and
Intern. Sanders moved for adoption. Salentine seconded, carried 7-0.
Reso. #220-97 - Amendment to 1997 Budget. Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb
seconded, carried 7-0.
Reso. #221-97 - Resolution Concerning the Revocation or Suspension of “Class B”
Retailer’s License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors of
B. J. Macks, Inc. d/b/a The New Klub 24. Salentine moved for adoption. Slocomb
seconded. D’Acquisto was excused from the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #216-97 - Approval of Cleaning Contract for 1998. Salentine moved to
reconsider. Slocomb seconded, carried. Sanders moved to amend to correct
breakdown of $634.40/month for municipal garage cleaning service as follows: D.P.W.
Account $317.20, Sewer Utility $158.60 and Water Utility $158.60. Slocomb seconded,
carried.
LICENSES
Salentine moved for approval of Operators’ Licenses for Matthew Balistreri, Karen
McClory, Mark Sobczak, and Danielle Krueger and denial of Operator’s License for Eric
Haugen. Denial of license for Eric Haugen subject to the conditions outlined in the 9/17
Finance Committee minutes. Sanders seconded, carried.
Salentine moved for approval of “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor
license for Sueann Witt (Klub 24) subject to security plan being attached to the license,
parking for all events, 30, 60, and 90-day review, and prior rights of B. J. Mack’s, Inc., if
any, pursuant to Reso. #221-97. Slocomb seconded. Carried 6-0.
Salentine moved for approval of “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverage/Intoxicating Liquor
license for Pamela Pulver (Kara-oke Inn). Slocomb seconded. Carried 6-0.
Salentine moved for approval of Craig Warmbier as new agent for Class “B” Fermented
Malt Beverage license held by Dairyland Pizza Hut. Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
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Salentine moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $553,366.77.
Sanders seconded, carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $429,302.64. Slocomb
seconded, carried -6-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
It was decided that the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 9 would
be moved to October 6 and the Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for the
th
6 would be moved to Wednesday, October 15.
Sanders moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(g) Conferring with
legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or
is likely to become involved, more specifically contract dispute with Gustafson regarding
Boxhorn, Ryan, Groveway Sewer Project. Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
The clerk and deputy were dismissed.
The Council reconvened into open session. Salentine moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Pionek seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer