COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 12-09-1997
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved-1/13/98)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 9, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:48 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen D’Acquisto, Patterson, Pionek(arrived at 9:10 p.m.), Salentine, Sanders, and
Slocomb, Woodard, City Attorney Molter, Finance Director Gunderson, Clerk-Treasurer
Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 12/5/97.
Sanders moved for approval of minutes of 11/25/97. Slocomb seconded, carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor announced the members of the Parks and Recreation Director Selection
Committee: Mayor, Ald. Slocomb, Jackie Schweitzer, Toby Whipple, and John
Loughney. He expressed a happy holiday season to all.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
A plaque was presented to the City and Chief Johnson by Crimestoppers of Waukesha
for participating in the program.
Reso. #285-97 - Resolution Authorizing the Sale of $6,125,000 General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds. D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Mr.
Dave Anderson of Ehlers was present and noted that ten bids were received. The bid
was awarded to Smith Barney, Inc. at an interest rate of 4.97%. Mr. Anderson stated
that the favorable interest rate was due to the City’s excellent rating and recommended
the award. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Bart Gathman of Commonwealth Personnel Management Services of Wheaton,
Illinois presented information to the Council for the completion of the Compensation
and Classification Study. The Council gave the Mayor direction to move forward
subject to copies of the proposal being provided to them. The Mayor stated a
resolution will be forthcoming at the January 13 meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 11/24/97 Public Works
Committee meeting. Woodard seconded, carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 12/1/97 Public Services
Committee meeting. Slocomb seconded, carried.
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 12/3/97 and 12/9/97 Finance
Committee meetings. Salentine seconded, carried.
Minutes of the 12/2/97 Plan Commission meetings were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #212-97 - Resolution to Establish Fees for Rescue Service, on the floor,
deferred 11/25/97. The creation of a two-tier system continues to be reviewed.
Salentine moved to defer. Sanders seconded, carried. D’Acquisto requested his name
be removed as a sponsor.
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NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #283-97 - Resolution Adopting an Amended Assessment Policy for Construction
of Sanitary Sewers. Sanders moved for adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #284-97 - Resolution Adopting an Amended Assessment Policy for Construction
of Water Mains. Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #286-97 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Matuzek, Town of Norway.
Salentine moved for adoption. D’Acquisto seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #287-97 - Approval of Amendment to Certified Survey Map - Vid-Com
Engineering. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #288-97 - Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Approve Vouchers. Slocomb moved
for adoption. Patterson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #289-97 - Approval of Agreement with Waukesha County Department of Aging
for Nutrition Program. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #290-97 - Resolution to Establish Fees - Plan Department. Sanders moved for
adoption. D’Acquisto seconded. Mayor noted fees reflect actual cost. Carried 6-0.
Ord. #953 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20, Section 20.03(3) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego - Water Skiing. First Reading.
LICENSES
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Operators’ Licenses for Dawn Drake, Bridget Stahle,
and Dawn Sagert. Sanders seconded, carried.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailers License for
St. Leonard Congregation for 2/21/98. Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of change of agent (Scott Newhouse) for Class “B”
Fermented Malt Beverage License held by Dairyland Pizza Hut subject to completion of
responsible beverage server course. Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $421,894.62.
Salentine seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $106,308.37. Woodard
seconded. Carried 6-0.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $2,500. Sanders
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Pionek arrived at 9:10 p.m.
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CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
The Clerk-Treasurer gave an update to the Council on the new state legislation
regarding liquor licensing requiring a $10,000 fee for reserved “Class B” licenses. The
Mayor confirmed that there would be a quorum at the 12/18 Committee of the Whole
meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
As the Council liaison to the Community Festival Committee, Woodard requested input
on how dispersing water on parade participants could be prevented. Several bands
have indicated they will not return next year. D’Acquisto suggested the issue be
referred to Public Services Committee.
The Mayor stated the Clerk-Treasurer has requested that off site tax collection not be
utilized this year as the payment letter which accompanied the bills did not provide
information about other collection sites at the request of the Mayor and some aldermen.
The issue can be thoroughly reviewed by the Council and a decision made on a timely
basis for next year. D’Acquisto requested this item be placed on the January
Committee of the Whole agenda. Patterson stated he felt the determination of
collection sites was the responsibility of the treasurer.
The revised map for the advisory referendum regarding the proposed location of a
business part in the Moorland Road corridor was reviewed. Pionek is not satisfied with
map. It was noted that the subdivision street names would be enlarged to be clearer.
The Council gave the Clerk-Treasurer the direction to publish the map in full size when
the Type C notice is published.
D’Acquisto moved to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Sanders seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer