CM100901
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9, 2001
Approved: October 23, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:42 PM by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Ald. Slocomb, Le Doux, Patterson, Petfalski, Sanders, City Attorney Molter, Clerk-
Treasurer Marenda and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Salentine and Wichgers were
absent. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk-Treasurer stated
the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 10/5/01.
Slocomb moved for approval of the 9/25/01 minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Regarding the power plant update, Mayor De Angelis stated the Planning Director has
received a conceptual building, site and operational plan submitted by El Paso. The
Plan Commission will review the submittal on 11/6/2001. El Paso will hold an
informational open house on 10/10/2001 at Williams. The Mayor also discussed
pending legislation to change the appeal power of Police and Fire Commissions and
potential changes regarding the Countywide dispatch system.
Ord. #1082 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego Pertaining to Accessory Structures. Second Reading. Slocomb moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Slocomb moved to amend Section 15 of the Ord.
regarding Section 9.04(7)B. 3. as follows: change “Zoning Administrator” to “Planning
Director or designee,” and strike the words, “by the Common Council”; a.) change
Location of “5” feet from the ordinary high water mark to “20” feet and add “effective with
new construction, or relocations after November 15, 2001”; b.) change height from “10
feet” to “15 feet”; c.) change area from “120 square feet” to “525 square feet.” Petfalski
seconded. Slocomb explained rationale for proposed revisions. Sanders expressed
concern about cluttering up the lake view by allowing a 525 square foot boathouse.
Petfalski stated this would only pertain to larger lake lots; small parcels around Little
Muskego Lake will not be able to use. Motion to amend carried 4 to 1 with Sanders
casting the “no” vote. Ord. #1082, as amended, adopted 5-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Slocomb moved for acceptance of the 10/3/01 and 10/9/01 Finance Committee minutes.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Le Doux moved for acceptance of the 9/24/2001 Public Works Committee minutes.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 10/1/2001 Public Services Committee minutes.
Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 10/2/2001 Plan Commission were received and placed on file.
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Reso. #185-2001 - Resolution to Set Public Hearing Date for 2002 Budget. Le Doux
moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Hearing set for November 12, 2001 at 7:00
PM at City Hall. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #186-2001 - Establish Traffic Regulations. Patterson moved for adoption. Le
Doux seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #187-2001 - A Resolution to Amend Debt Service Repayment Schedule to the
Sewer Utility of the City of Muskego. Slocomb moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #188-2001 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Kashian, Town of Vernon. Le
Doux moved for adoption. Slocomb seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #189-2001 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Long Lake Estates, Town of Norway.
Le Doux moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #190-2001 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Low/Kallin. Le Doux moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #191-2001 - Reapproval of Certified Survey Map - Niezgoda. Le Doux moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #192-2001 - Resolution Adopting a Joint Powers Agreement for the 911
Emergency System. Sanders moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried
5-0.
Reso. #193-2001 - Reapproval of Subdivider’s Agreement and Final Plat for The
Reserve at Champions Village. Slocomb moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #194-2001 - Acceptance of Watermain Improvement and Permanent Utility
Easement - Robert Wiza d/b/a Wiza Industries. Sanders moved for adoption. Petfalski
seconded. Slocomb moved to amend the last paragraph to read as follows: “BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego does hereby
authorize the Mayor in consultation with the City Attorney to obtain appropriate title
evidence and appropriate easement.” Atty. Molter noted that a revised easement
document is before the Council this evening. However, he proposes additional changes
be made, in addition to obtaining the title report and execution of waiver of
condemnation. Sanders seconded; motion carried. Res. #194-2001, as amended,
adopted 5-0.
Ord. #1083 - An Ordinance to Establish Salaries for Elected Officials. First Reading.
Patterson spoke against automatic increases. The Mayor stated it is what has been
done the last several years and is not new.
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October 9, 2001
There were no licenses to approve.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Slocomb moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$663,248.28. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Sanders moved for approval of
payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $56,345.53. Petfalski seconded. Motion
carried 5-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer stated the following public hearings were scheduled: 10/23/2001
at 7:20 PM to consider petition of RealCap LLC to rezone property in the SW ¼ of
Section 7 from RCE to RCE/COPD, at 7:25 PM to consider an amendment to Chapter
17 regarding signs and zoning code definitions, and 11/13/2001 at 7:25 PM to consider
an amendment to Chapter 17 relating to zoning administration.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Update on Teen Advisory Board Nominations. The Clerk stated she has received four
nominations to date. Mayor reported that members of the Parks and Recreation
Department are working with the various guidance counselors to obtain applications.
Le Doux moved to adjourn at 8:38 PM. Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer