CM100802
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Damaske, Le Doux, Madden, Patterson, Salentine, City Attorney Molter,
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Sanders was absent. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 10/4/2002.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Le Doux moved for approval of minutes of the 9/24/2002 meeting. Damaske seconded;
motion carried.
Mayor Slocomb stated the Council would not convene into closed session regarding
acquisition of the Martin property. The Clerk read the second closed session notice.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb stated he met today with a new representative from El Paso. The
company is in the process completing a resubmittal to the PSC and believes a notice of
completeness will then be issued. He further noted that the consolidated dispatch issue
would be addressed later.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 10/2/2002 and 10/8/2002 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 9/23/2002 Public Works Committee minutes.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 9/25/2002 Library Board, 9/25/2002 Conservation Commission and
10/1/2002 Plan Commission were received and placed on file.
Reso. #189-2002 - Honoring Muskego AFS Student Paramate Lewchalermwongs.
Petfalski moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The Mayor
presented the signed resolution to Paramate.
Reso. #190-2002 - Honoring Muskego AFS Student Mate Bruder. Damaske moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The Mayor gave Mate his signed
resolution and Mate presented the City with some books about Hungary.
OLD BUSINESS
Continue Discussion Regarding High School Athletic Fields
Mr. Schrank spoke on behalf of the Muskego-Norway School Board. The formation of a
committee with representatives from the School Board and Common Council was
suggested. The committee could consist of Mr. Schrank and two School Board
members, the Mayor or Council President and two Council members, as well as an
administrative staff member from each entity. A recommendation would be formulated
by the committee and then presented. Mr. Schrank stated the School Board was
interested in working with the City on the project. The Mayor stated the Committee of
the Whole could review on Thursday. Petfalski suggested that the City representation
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on the committee consist of two Council members and one Parks & Recreation Board
member. No objection was raised to the proposal. It is anticipated that the committee
would accomplish its task in a short period of time. Salentine expressed concern about
how a dollar amount could be determined in time to be included in the 2003 budget.
Petfalski stated the initial meeting would provide a good indication in time to be included
in the budget.
Reso. #80-2002 – Offer to Purchase – Martin. On the floor, deferred 9/24/2002. The
Mayor stated the appraisal information has not been received yet. Salentine moved to
defer. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #194-2002 - A Resolution Not to Participate in the Waukesha County Shared
Dispatch Operation. Petfalski moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Chief Johnson
appeared before the Council to outline rationale as to why the City should choose not to
participate. He stated his department works diligently to provide quality service to the
community. Local control is important and the dispatchers’ knowledge of the area is
crucial. With consolidated dispatch, the level of customer service would decrease. The
actual savings that would be realized is questionable. The project is being driven by
cost factors as opposed to service factors. The proposed consolidated dispatch center
does not have a designated live back-up facility. The time frame for this to be
accomplished should be goal oriented and it is not. Chief asked the Council to support
the decision not to participate. Fire Chief Wojnowski was also present and stated he
supported the Chief’s position. Mayor Slocomb spoke to the fact that the City will have
to pay for the operation even if it chooses not to participate. He also reviewed financial
information prepared by Virchow Krause. Petfalski stated the concept of consolidation
of services makes sense. However, there should be a cost savings and service must
improve. The system being proposed by the County does not meet those criteria and
will be a disservice to our citizens. Motion to adopt carried 6-0.
Ord. #1118 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Section 18.31(3), 18.32(3)(i), and
18.33(3)(g) of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Digital File Submission
Required). Second Reading. Le Doux moved for adoption. Damaske seconded.
Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #191-2002 - Final Resolution Authorizing Area Wide Water Capacity Assessment
for Water Services Under Wisconsin Statute 66.0703 and Levying Water Capacity
Special Assessments Against Benefited Property (WCA) (Ninth Amended WCA
District). Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #192-2002 - Resolution to Set Public Hearing Date for 2003 Budget (11/11/2002
at 7:00 PM). Damaske moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #193-2002 - Resolution for Urban Forestry Grant Program 2003. Salentine
moved for adoption. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #195-2002 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - DeBack, Town of Norway. Le
Doux moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
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Reso. #196-2002 - Resolution to Adopt Minimum Drafting and Cartographic Standards
for Digital Files. Le Doux moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #197-2002- Proceedings by the Common Council of the City of Muskego to
Discontinue and Vacate a Road Right-of-Way in the City of Muskego, Wisconsin (Belt
Line Freeway). Introduction Only. The Clerk explained this was the first step in the
process. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:20 pm on 11/26/2002.
Reso. #198-2002 - Resolution Not to Participate in the Cooperative Agreement for the
Development of the Waukesha County Comprehensive Development Plan. Le Doux
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Mayor Slocomb stated the resolution
outlined the reasons for the City not to participate. The proposal violates existing state
statutes and carries an open-ended financial impact. Le Doux agreed and stated
participation would take away local control. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #199-2002- Authorize Execution of the Labor Agreement Between the Muskego
Police Association and the City of Muskego January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003.
Patterson moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Ord. #1119 - An Ordinance to Establish Salaries for Elected Officials. First Reading.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Iris Bohan. Le Doux
seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License for St. Leonard
Congregation for 11/2/2002. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$487,991.36. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Petfalski moved for approval of
payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $421,753.80. Le Doux seconded. Motion
carried 6-0. There were no tax checks.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
There was nothing to report.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Damaske stated the second page of the insert regarding the proposed Community
Center to be included in the City’s newsletter presents a position of support. He objects
to public funds being used to promote the center. The Mayor stated the flier describes
the proposed project and is not intended to take a position. Atty. Molter was requested
to contact the State Elections Board to review the language.
As noted earlier closed session No. 1 was not necessary. 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 Ewald-Engel property for conservation purposes. Le Doux
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seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy were dismissed at 9:29
pm and not present for closed session.
Salentine moved to reconvene into open session. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried
6-0.
Reso. #200-2002 - Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of Remediation Expert for Ewald-
Engel Property. Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Damaske moved to adjourn at 10:16 pm. Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer