CCM20030826
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 26, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Patterson, Salentine and Schroeder, City Attorney
Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Madden was not
present. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the meeting
was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 8/22/2003.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 8/12/2003 minutes. Buckmaster seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb noted that the Community Festival was a success and thanked all of
those involved for their contributions.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 8/20/2003 and 8/26/2003 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Schroeder moved for acceptance of the 8/18/2003 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Patterson moved for acceptance of the 8/25/2003 Public Services Committee minutes.
Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 8/13/2003 Community Development Authority, 8/19/2003 Plan
Commission and 8/11/2003 Parks and Recreation Board were received and placed on
file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #159-2003 - 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 (St.
Leonard’s Drive). Introduced 7/8/2003. Petfalski moved for adoption. Salentine
seconded. Motion carried.
Reso. #184-2003 - Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Authority to
Perform the Duties Otherwise Performed by the Plan Commission Pursuant to 66.1105
Wisconsin Statutes. On the floor, deferred 8/12/2003. The Mayor stated no objections
were received from Plan Commission members. Motion carried 6-0.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
State Senator Mary Lazich and Representative Scott Gunderson were present. They
reviewed some aspects of the State’s biennial budget with the Council and discussed
other related issues.
NEW BUSINESS
Common Council Minutes Page 2
August 26, 2003
Reso. #186-2003 - Establishing Traffic Regulations - Hillendale Drive (Mill Valley
School). Petfalski moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #187-2003 - Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Thomas and Sharon Wernette. Buckmaster moved for adoption.
Salentine seconded. Buckmaster stated the Public Works Committee recommended
approval of the amendment contingent upon Mr. Wernette meeting certain deadlines.
Buckmaster moved to defer because the required plans have not been submitted to City
staff. Petfalski stated he wants to make sure that the recreation trail is marked so it is
evident to potential buyers. He does not object to the use of TB to do so. Petfalski
seconded; motion to defer carried. Under Communications and Miscellaneous
Business as Authorized by Law, Buckmaster moved to reconsider Reso. #187-2003.
Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Buckmaster stated Mr. Wernette has a
potential buyer for one of his lots and he does not want to delay the issuance of a
building permit. Atty. Molter stated the Subdividers’ Agreements outline conditions of
the development and are provided to potential buyers. He expressed concern about
making changes to them. Buckmaster moved to amend to add, “BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED That this resolution is subject to the approval of all plans and specifications
of the recreation trail by the Engineering/Building Inspection Director.” Petfalski
seconded; motion carried. Reso. #187-2003, as amended, adopted 6-0.
Reso. #188-2003 - Appointment to the Metro Recycling and Disposal Facility Siting
Committee (E. Madden). Damaske moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. The
Mayor thanked Ald. Madden for accepting the appointment. She will be replacing him
as a member of the Siting Committee as he is unable to attend the meetings, which are
held on Wednesday evenings. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #189-2003 - Amendment to Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule. Petfalski moved
for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #190-2003 - Resolution of Eligibility for Exemption from the County’s Library Tax
Levy for 2004. Salentine moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 6-
0.
Reso. #191-2003 - Designating Halloween Trick or Treat Hours (Friday, 10/31/03 6:00
PM to 8:00 PM). Patterson moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. It was noted this
needs to go through the proper channels and a determination should be made earlier
next year prior to publication of the Fall Recreation Guide. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #192-2003 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Haag, Town of Waterford.
Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #193-2003 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Anglim. Salentine moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #194-2003 - Determination of Nonsubstantial Change to the Approved Sarah
Estates Planned Development District. Buckmaster moved for adoption. Salentine
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Common Council Minutes Page 3
August 26, 2003
Reso. #195-2003 - Approval of Letter of Credit - WE Energies. Salentine moved for
adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #196-2003 - Award of Bid - Parkland Drive Freedom Square Water Main
Connection (MW 35-03). Salentine moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. Motion
carried 6-0.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Pamela Alderton, Jenna
Kantak and Joanne Tobin. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for the Muskego
Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary for 9/20/2003. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$461,620.12. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Schroeder moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $700,415.47. Petfalski seconded.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer announced the following public hearings: 9/9/2003 - 7:25 pm
Repeal and Recreation of Chapter 34; 9/23/2003 - 7:05 pm Adequate Public Facilities
Code; 7:10 pm Repeal and Recreation of Business Park Zoning Districts; 7:15 pm
Business Park Design Guides and Amendment to Chapter 41; 7:20 pm Amendment to
Chapter 17 to Rename L - Lowland District to C-1 Lowland Conservation District and to
Create C-2 Upland Conservation District; and 7:25 pm Amendment to Chapter 17 to
Create Section Pertaining to Building, Site and Operation Plan Submittal Requirements.
She also noted that the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation
District Annual Meeting was scheduled for 8/28/2003 at 7:00 pm.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
It was determined a Committee of the Whole meeting would be held on 9/30/2003 to
review the Economic Development Plan. As noted above, the Council reconsidered,
amended and adopted Reso. #187-2003. The September calendar was reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
Damaske moved to adjourn at 10:02 pm. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer