CM022498
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved 3/10/98)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 24, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen D’Acquisto, Patterson, Pionek, Sanders, Slocomb, and Woodard, City
Attorney Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Alderman
Salentine was absent.
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 2/20/98.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of 2/10/98. Sanders seconded, carried.
The Clerk-Treasurer read the notice of closed sessions.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor presented a legislative update on several state issues, including TIF, liquor
licensing, computer exemption, and urban town’s bill.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Gene Kramer of Superior Emerald Park, Inc. presented information on the
proposed landfill expansion which has been downsized. The siting committee is
negotiating the details of the expansion.
Police Chief John Johnson gave a presentation on the proposed reorganization of his
department.
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 Metro East Landfill Expansion. Woodard
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 2/18/98 and 2/24/98 Finance
Committee meeting. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Sanders moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 2/16/98 Public Utilities Committee
meeting. Slocomb seconded. Sanders moved for individual consideration of the
paragraph entitled “Clarification of RCA charges - Rozman True Value and Ryan Road
Cottage” (page 2) to be sent back to committee for clarification. Slocomb seconded,
carried. Motion to accept minutes without said paragraph carried.
Minutes of the 2/9/98 Parks & Recreation Board and 2/17/98 Plan Commission
meetings were placed on file.
Reso. #17-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Wiza, on the floor, deferred 1/27/98.
The drainage issues have not been addressed and the time period for the City to
consider approval will soon expire. Mr. Sadowski recommended denial without
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prejudice. D’Acquisto moved to deny due to drainage issues and an extension not
being granted. Woodard seconded, carried. Reso. #17-98, as amended to deny,
adopted 6-0.
Reso. #18-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Wiza, on the floor, deferred 1/27/98.
D’Acquisto moved to deny for the same reasons as stated for Resolution #17-98.
Woodard seconded, carried. Reso. #18-98, as amended to deny, adopted 6-0.
Ord. #945 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14, Section 1.5(2)(b) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Floodplain Zoning: Official Map - Dam Shadow), on the
floor, deferred 9/9/97. Mr. Sadowski noted that the map has been revised and is ready
for City approval. The Mayor stated that the DNR has reviewed and approved.
D’Acquisto moved to amend map reference date to “February 1998.” Slocomb
seconded, carried. Ord. #945, as amended, adopted 6-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Discussion took place on the insert to the City newsletter regarding information on the
proposed business park. The insert is to include the Notice of Advisory Referendum
and map, the criteria established for the B-P business park district, and Business Park
or Residential Development comparison sheet. Mr. Sadowski presented an
explanation of the comparison sheet which Pionek stated was misleading. It was
requested that the residential development information on the comparison sheet
include the current RSE zoning and not RCE zoning. D’Acquisto also requested that it
be made to read simpler and look cleaner. The Mayor responded that the footnotes to
the information must remain. Slocomb requested that Matt be given some direction on
how to accomplish. It was also determined that information on TIF should be included
on an additional sheet with the Mayor and Finance Director to prepare. The inserts will
be printed on separate 8 ½ x 11 two-sided pages. The Mayor stated that the funding
would be taken from the Administrative Office Expense account. The Mayor also noted
that a special Council meeting may be held prior to the March 4 Finance Committee
meeting for a final review of the insert. Mr. Sadowski was dismissed at 10:30 p.m.
Reso. #25-98 - Amendment to the City of Muskego Personnel Code for Management
and Other Nonrepresented Personnel for 1/1/96 to 12/31/98. D’Acquisto moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #26-98 - Resolution to File Notice of Circumstances of Claims and Notice of
Claims and Take Necessary Legal Action as to Contract Dispute with the City of
Franklin Concerning the Metro Landfill Siting. D’Acquisto moved for adoption.
Woodard seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #27-98 - Approval of Proposal and Contract Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Dixon Engineering, Inc. (Water Tower Inspection). Sanders moved for
adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 6-0.
Reso. #28-98 - Resolution to Amend Eligibility for Credit Cards. D’Acquisto moved for
adoption. Slocomb seconded. Carried 6-0.
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Reso. #29-98 - Resolution to Amend Acceptance of Quote for Forced Well
Abandonment and Hookup - Mashlan. Sanders moved for adoption. Slocomb
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Ord. #956 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (EA to R-1
- Melvin Duve Property). First Reading.
LICENSES
D’Acquisto moved for approval of operators’ licenses for Keith Galipo, Melissa Kreuzer,
and Janet Sperle. Sanders seconded, carried.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of new agent, Matthew Schmect, for Dairyland Pizza
Hut. Sanders seconded, carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $532,125.97.
Sanders seconded. Carried 6-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $427,111.73. Woodard
seconded. Carried 6-0.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $2,627,865.08.
Woodard seconded. Carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
The Clerk-Treasurer stated that a draft of the March calendar was submitted for review
with a Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 3/12/98; no objections were
voiced.
The Mayor noted there was no new information requiring the Council to convene into
Closed Session #3 (Employee Compensation and Classification).
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 governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,
more specifically labor agreement, police bargaining agreement. Woodard seconded.
Carried 6-0. The City Attorney, Clerk-Treasurer, and Deputy Clerk were dismissed.
The Council reconvened into open session. D’Acquisto moved to adjourn at 11:10 p.m.
Slocomb seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer