CM032498
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved-4/14/98)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:54 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, Assessor Mecha, and Deputy Clerk
Blenski.
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law on 3/20/98.
Sanders moved for approval of minutes of 3/10/98. Salentine seconded, carried. The
Clerk-Treasurer read the notice of closed sessions.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor stated he has requested that all departments keep a record of any
communication with Mr. Dyer and submit to his office; he will provide copies of all
correspondence regarding Parkland Mall to the aldermen.
Reso. #39-98 - Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout - Douglas Earl Meinen.
Slocomb moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Carried 7-0. The resolution was
presented to Douglas who spoke about his Eagle Scout project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
D’Acquisto moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 3/24/98 Finance Committee
meeting. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Sanders moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 3/16/98 Public Utilities Committee
meeting. Woodard seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 3/17/98 Plan Commission, 3/9/98 Parks & Recreation Board, and
2/25/98 Library Board were received and placed on file.
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 dispute over sewer connections with
Town of Norway Sanitary District. Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
The Council reconvened into open session.
Reso. #40-98 - Resolution Approving Settlement as to Town of Norway. Sanders
moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #41-98 - Resolution of Appointment - Clerk-Treasurer (Jean K. Marenda).
Sanders moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #42-98 - Resolution of Appointment - Assessor (Laura L. Mecha). D’Acquisto
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Carried 7-0. Following this resolution, the
Assessor left the meeting.
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Reso. #43-98 - Approval of Continuation of Police Liaison Officer Program. Sanders
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #44-98 - Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District. Salentine
moved for adoption. D’Acquisto seconded. As the completion dates were not known,
D’Acquisto moved to amend to add, “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Mayor will
insert dates in the Agreement in the manner most advantageous and expeditious to the
City.” Salentine seconded, carried. Reso. #44-98, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Salentine conveyed the appreciation of the Little Muskego Lake District.
Reso. #45-98 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Basse. Salentine moved for
adoption. Woodard seconded. Carried 7-0.
Reso. #46-98 - Approval of Agreement with Continuum Architects for Services for Kurth
Park. D’Acquisto moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. D’Acquisto moved to defer.
Slocomb seconded, carried.
Mayor noted not necessary to convene in Closed Session No. 2. Attorney Molter
presented an update on the Metro East Landfill Expansion. It appears that a settlement
has been reached and will be executed within a month. City will proceed to file the
Notice of Claim and Claim because of the time element involved. Attorney Molter was
dismissed at 8:35 p.m.
LICENSES
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Outside Dance permits for Broke Spoke for 5/17 and
6/10/98 - 6/13/98 subject to the conditions established by the Finance Committee on
3/24. Salentine seconded, carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $1,169,078.68.
Sanders seconded. Carried 7-0.
D’Acquisto moved for approval of Tax Checks in the amount of $10,951.51. Salentine
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of Utility Vouchers in amount of $189,329.53. Woodard
seconded. Carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT
The Clerk-Treasurer noted that a draft of the April calendar has been distributed and
requested any changes be given to Cathie by 3/25. A draft of the 4/1/98 Committee of
the Whole agenda was also distributed. The Clerk-Treasurer noted the agenda would
go out on Friday, 3/27. A petition from the Plan Commission to amend Chapter 17,
Section 6.09 regarding signage for religious and civic organizations was received with
a public hearing scheduled for 4/14/98 at 7:25 p.m. The Clerk-Treasurer also stated
that the Common Council will hold a public hearing on 4/15/98 at 7:00 p.m. regarding
rezoning and levying of special assessments in conjunction with the North Cape
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Road/Schaeffer Drive sewer project. The public hearing for the Holz Drive sewer
project will be held at 6:00 p.m. on 4/20/98 prior to the Public Utilities Committee
meeting. The Clerk requested that if anyone cannot attend an upcoming meeting, her
office be contacted to ensure that a quorum is present.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Discussion took place regarding the creation of a job description for the city engineer
position. Drafts of a job description and a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 1,
Section 1.10 Department of Engineering were reviewed. The draft ordinance will be
sent to the City Attorney. The Mayor noted discussion on this issue would continue at
the 4/1/98 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Discussion also took place regarding the marketing tactic used by Warner Cable for its
cable guide. D’Acquisto noted his objections and requested research be done to
determine if legal. He asked if this is something we want an entity we contract with to
do? The Clerk-Treasurer to research. Patterson noted that he discussed with Chief
Johnson who verified with State that it was not illegal. It was requested that this item
be placed on the 4/1/98 Committee of the Whole agenda to discuss additional
information obtained.
Slocomb moved to adjourn at 9:09 p.m. Patterson seconded, carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer