CM022701
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Approved: March 13, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Ald. Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Le Doux, Patterson, Salentine, Sanders, and Wichgers,
Engineering/Building Inspection Director McMullen, Plan Director Turk, Assistant Plan
Director Wolff, City Attorney Trindl, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk
Blenski. Judge Lentz was also present to swear in Richard Petfalski as the newly
appointed alderperson for District 5. The Mayor explained the meeting was being
called to order prior to the scheduled public hearing because Judge Lentz had another
appointment. The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with
the open meeting law on 2/23/2001.
Slocomb moved for approval of the 2/13/01 and 2/19/01 minutes. Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
The Clerk-Treasurer read the closed session notices.
Ald. Chiaverotti presented outgoing comments.
Judge Lentz administered the oath of office to Richard Petfalski. Ald. Petfalski
presented his comments.
Reso. #38-2001 - Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Kathy Chiaverotti. Salentine
moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Slocomb moved to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. until completion of the public hearing. Le Doux
seconded; motion carried.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting back to order at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Turk and Mr. Wolff
were not present.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor stated Ald. Petfalski would assume the committee appointments held by
Kathy Chiaverotti.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Le Doux moved for acceptance of the 2/21/2001 and 2/27/2001 Finance Committee
minutes. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Sanders moved for acceptance of the 2/20/2001 Public Utilities Committee minutes. Le
Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 2/12/2001 Parks and Recreation Board and 2/20/2001 Plan Commission
were received and placed on file.
Old Business
Reso. #206-2000 - Approval of Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Digital
Access of Wisconsin, Inc., on the floor, deferred 2/13/2001. The Mayor stated Digital
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Access is putting plans on hold at this time in an effort to locate new financial backing.
Patterson moved to table. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1042 - An Ordinance to Adopt the 2010 Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Muskego, on the floor, deferred 2/13/2001. The Mayor stated the Plan Commission
has asked for some additional changes. Slocomb moved to defer. Petfalski seconded;
motion carried.
Ord. #1044 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Cable Television Franchise), on the floor, deferred 2/13/2001.
Patterson moved to table. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1056 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.05, of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego (Board of Review). Second Reading. Sanders moved for
adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Salentine moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §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 purchase of McIntosh property.
Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Slocomb moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §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 foreclosure of property adjacent to
Parks Headquarters Building (W180 S7732 Pioneer Drive). Sanders seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. The Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy were not present for closed
sessions.
Salentine moved to reconvene into open session at 9:11 p.m. Sanders seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. Mr. McMullen was dismissed.
Reso. #44-2001 - Approval of License Agreement and Assignment of Savings Between
the City of Muskego and Voicestream PCS II Corporation for Water Tower Site.
Salentine moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. The Mayor noted the term of the
contract is 25 years. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #37-2001 - Recognition of 27 Years of Service - Paul Manske - Muskego Police
Department. Slocomb moved for adoption. Wichgers seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
The Mayor noted that Mr. Manske was not able to be present.
Reso. #39-2001 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Brott, Town of Vernon. Le Doux
moved for adoption. Wichgers seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #40-2001 - Resolution for NRCS Farmland Preservation Grant 2001. This item
was removed.
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Reso. #41-2001 - Resolution to Establish Board of Review Compensation. Salentine
moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #42-2001 - Award of Bid - 2001 Muskego Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation.
Sanders moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #43-2001 - Amended Relocation Order of the City of Muskego, Waukesha
County, Wisconsin (Martin Drive). Salentine moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #45-2001 - Approval of Cash Deposit Agreement - Verizon Wireless. Salentine
moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Salentine moved to defer. Sanders
seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #46-2001 - Offer to Purchase - McIntosh. Slocomb moved for adoption. Le
Doux seconded. The Mayor stated the purchase price of $88,600 would be inserted in
the Offer in accordance with discussion at closed session. Salentine moved to amend
to add “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That liability insurance is required of the
McIntoshes during the time of their occupancy from the time of closing until May 1,
2001. Slocomb seconded; motion carried. Reso. #46-2001, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #47-2001 - Approval of Amendment to Lease Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and Muskego Chamber of Commerce. Slocomb moved for adoption. Le
Doux seconded. The Mayor outlined the changes made at the Finance Committee
meeting. Petfalski requested to abstain because he is a Chamber board member.
There were no objections. Motion carried with 6 in favor and Petfalski abstaining.
Reso. #48-2001 - Acceptance of 2001 Classified Equipment Rates. Salentine moved
for adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #49-2001 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Library Board (M. Purser).
Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Ord. #1057 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12, Section 12.02 (1), (2) and (3) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Non-intoxicating and Soda Water Beverages).
First Reading. The Clerk-Treasurer stated a license was required by state statute for
the sale of non-intoxicating beverages. This issue will be at the next Finance
Committee to establish a fee for non-intoxicating beverages.
Ord. #1058 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (RS-2
and RS-3 to RS-2/OPD (Sarah Estates). First Reading.
LICENSES
Slocomb moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Susan Martin, Jennifer
Gudgeon, Melissa Eichhorn and David Kendall. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$358,420.22. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Slocomb moved for approval of
Tax Checks in the amount of $284.16. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Sanders moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$323,275.52. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer announced the following public hearings scheduled for 3/27/2001:
7:20 p.m. to consider an amendment to Chapter 17 relating to guest houses; 7:25 p.m.
to consider petition to rezone properties in the North Cape/Boxhorn/Ryan area in
connection with the proposed sewer project; 7:30 p.m. to consider petition to rezone
property from RS-1 to RS-1/OIP.
Petfalski moved to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer