CM081302
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 13, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:53 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Madden, Patterson, Salentine, and Sanders, City Attorney Trindl, Plan
Director Turk, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Aldermen Le Doux
and Damaske 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
August 9, 2002.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the 7/23/2002 meeting. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
Mayor Slocomb stated it would not be necessary for the Council to convene into closed
session. Because of outstanding labor issues, the notice would remain on future
agendas.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb stated there was nothing new to report regarding the power plant issue.
He gave an update on the consolidated dispatch issue. The Mayor appointed Ald.
Damaske to serve on the Lake Fees Study Committee. Damaske will replace him as
one of the previously appointed aldermen.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of 8/7/2002 and 8/13/2002 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of 8/5/2002 Public Services Committee minutes.
Madden seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved for acceptance of 7/22/2002 Public Works Committee minutes.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 7/24/2002 Library Board and 8/6/2002 Plan Commission were received
and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #80-2002 – Offer to Purchase – Martin. On the floor, deferred 7/23/2002.
Salentine moved to defer. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #130-2002 – Appointments to Community Development Authority. On the floor,
deferred 7/23/2002. Sanders moved to amend to insert names of commissioners to be
appointed: Petfalski, Salentine, Glazier, Lidbury, Miles, Link-Manson, and Waltz.
Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #132-2002 - Appointment of Citizen Member to Board of Appeals. On the floor,
deferred 7/23/2002. Sanders moved to defer. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1112 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Cedar
Mill Homes - RSE to RSE/COPD). Second Reading. Petfalski moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Petfalski moved to amend to add, “subject to approval of the final
plat, Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit for Chamberlain Hill Subdivision and
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finalization of the ninth amended WCA district” at the end of Section 3. Sanders
seconded; motion carried. Ord. #1112, as amended, adopted 5-0.
Ord. #1113 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego (Sewer Utility). Second Reading. Sanders moved for adoption. Salentine
seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #157-2002 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Levy Area-Wide Capacity
Assessment for Debt Service for Water Service Under §66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes
(Ninth Amended WCA District). Sanders moved for adoption. Madden seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #158-2002 - Award of Bid - Bay Lane and Janesville Road/CTH “L” Intersection
Improvements (Payne & Dolan - $169,877). Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders
seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #159-2002 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Hein. Petfalski moved for
adoption. Sanders seconded. The Mayor noted the map has not been finalized.
Petfalski moved to defer. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Reso. #160-2002 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Fritsch, Town of Norway.
Sanders moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #161-2002 - Approval of Legal Lot Status and Certified Survey Map - Wojnowski.
Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #162-2002 - Approval of Legal Lot Status and Certified Survey Map -
Christenson. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #163-2002 - Approval of Preliminary Plat - Chamberlain Hill (f.k.a. Cedar Mill
Heights). Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #164-2002 - Approval of Final Plat, Subdivider’s Agreement, Letter of Credit, and
Cost Breakdown for Nature Estates. Petfalski moved for adoption. Sanders seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #165-2002 - Establish Traffic Regulations. (No Parking-Richdorf Drive).
Patterson moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Reso. #166-2002 - Resolution Authorizing Special Quarterly Charges for Garbage and
Refuse Disposal and Recycling Service. Salentine moved for adoption. Sanders
seconded. Salentine stated she supports the conversion to quarterly billing.
Department heads were asked to find ways to save money and this will achieve that
goal. People should prefer because they will be paying for a service after it has been
received. With our current system, people are billed a year in advance. Patterson
moved to defer noting two aldermen were absent and the issue was controversial.
Petfalski seconded. Motion failed with Salentine, Slocomb and Madden voting “no” and
Petfalski and Patterson voting “yes.” Petfalski stated this is a tax and should remain on
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the real estate tax bill. The 528 people who do not receive a quarterly bill for sewer
and/or water will be confused when they receive a quarterly bill for refuse/recycling.
Patterson stated citizens prefer the current system. Salentine stated there are many
options for people if they do not want to pay quarterly. Madden stated she did not
object to quarterly billing utilizing a postcard format if the City logo was clearly identified.
Motion carried 4 in favor and Petfalski voting “no.” The quarterly rates effective
1/1/2003 were established as follows: residential units w/five units or less - $20.60/unit
and residential units w/six units and over $17.50/unit. The 2003 rates are the same as
2002.
Reso. #167-2002 - Resolution to Place Advisory Referendum on November Ballot as to
Community Recreation Center. Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded.
Petfalski requested any alderman opposed to the referendum being on the November
ballot to so indicate. Those present did not object. Petfalski further stated he objects to
the references to Ord. #1106 being in the resolution. He wants to have the ability to
vote on the issue the way his district voted. Petfalski stated he would confer with the
City Attorney to propose an ordinance that would amend Ord. #1106. He noted that his
intention was clearly stated during the discussion regarding the adoption of Ord. #1106.
Discussion took place regarding the existing ordinance and the timeframe if an
amendment would be proposed. Patterson then expressed concern about the
breakdown of the total cost. It was noted that the numbers were specifically stated to
be estimates and reflect 2003 costs. Salentine stated the breakdown of the numbers is
necessary for clarification. There is some perception that the facility itself would cost
$14 million alone without furnishings. Petfalski agreed. Discussion took place
regarding the word, “possible” in the referendum question as to the construction of the
center. The Mayor stated circumstances can change and there needs to be an “out” if
the project could not be completed. Petfalski moved to amend to delete the fourth
WHEREAS, as well as the reference to Ordinance #1106 and Item 3. in the NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. Patterson seconded. It was noted that Attorney
Molter needed to review. Motion carried. Salentine moved to defer. Patterson
seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1114 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Section 2.09 (3), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Committee of the Whole). First Reading. Salentine
moved to suspend rules. The Committee will be meeting often in the next few months
with review of the budget, and having four constitute a quorum could be beneficial.
When discussed previously, there were no objections. Petfalski seconded. Motion
carried with 4 in favor and Patterson voting “no.” Second Reading. Salentine moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Patterson stated his objections. We have not had any
quorum issues in the past. Two aldermen are absent. He feels this is being rammed
through. This is not such a critical issue that it has to be decided upon tonight. Motion
to adopt Ord. #1114 carried with 4 in favor and Patterson voting “no.”
Ord. #1115 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 11, Section 11.06, of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Annual Budget and Method of Payment of Charges-
Refuse/Recycling). First Reading.
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LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Robin Watkins, James Delray,
Erin Pipkin, Trista Ylonen, and Brett Manuel. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,094,000.01. Sanders seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Petfalski moved for approval
of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of $3,278,692.10. Salentine seconded.
Motion carried 5-0. Sanders moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $532,620.18. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda announced that the City and SEWRPC would hold a public
hearing on 8/27/2002 at 7:25 pm regarding a proposed amendment to the sanitary
sewer service area for Muskego regarding the Blattner property on North Cape Road.
The Clerk also noted that the joint meeting with the Muskego-Norway School District
was scheduled for 8/19/2002. Sanders requested handout of material to be presented.
It was determined that the Public Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for 8/15 would
be changed to 8/26 at 6:30 pm. The Public Works Committee meeting also scheduled
for 8/26 would begin at 7:30 pm as the Engineering/Building Inspection Director attends
both meetings.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Consolidated Dispatch
Petfalski asked the other Council members if a decision should be made now. The
Mayor stated if the City makes a decision not to participate now, it would take us out of
the ongoing discussions. The City’s position is being stated by several of its officials.
Discussion took place about how the City could be the most effective to communicate
its message. Petfalski stated the best way was to contact the elected officials from the
other communities. Some of the communities have not addressed the issue yet. We
are fortunate to have our police chief and citizens who are very involved in this issue.
The Mayor requested permission to allow Police and Fire Commission President
Kuwitzky to speak. There were no objections. Mr. Kuwitzky stated the Mayor
presented an accurate update and he had nothing further to add.
ADJOURNMENT
Sanders moved to adjourn at 9:32 pm. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer