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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden, Patterson, and Schroeder, City Attorney
Molter, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Salentine was
excused. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the meeting
was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 9/5/2003.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Petfalski moved for approval of the 8/26/2003 minutes. Damaske seconded; motion
carried.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 9/3/2003 and 9/9/2003 Finance Committee
minutes. Schroeder seconded. Buckmaster requested salary study information so he
could review prior to action by the Council. Schroeder requested correction to minutes
to strike, “The City and Union signed a letter of understanding” under Review Proposal
for Nonrepresented Retiree Insurance on first page. Motion to accept minutes as
corrected carried.
Buckmaster moved for acceptance of the 8/25/2003 Public Works Committee minutes.
Patterson seconded. Buckmaster moved for individual consideration of Quietwood East
- Woods Road Damage section and requested the issue be sent back to Committee for
clarification regarding the standard permit fee of $940. Schroeder seconded; motion
carried. Motion to accept minutes without said section carried.
Minutes of the 9/2/2003 Plan Commission, 8/27/2003 Library Board, and 8/21/2003
Teen Advisory Board were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #1147 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Storm Water Management). Second Reading. Petfalski moved
for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Petfalski moved to amend pursuant to the
proposed highlighted version and change to Section 34.08 (4) (g) to strike the words,
“subchapter VII of” and to change “chapter 66.60(16)” reference to “chapter 66.0627.”
Buckmaster seconded; motion carried. Ord. #1147, as amended, adopted 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #197-2003 - Determination of Nonsubstantial Change to Approved Bay Breeze
Condominium Planned Development District. Madden moved for adoption. Schroeder
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #198-2003 Determination of Substantial Change to Approved Quietwood
Creek Planned Development District. Madden moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded.
Mayor Slocomb stated the developer has petitioned to change the area that was
designated for business to be used for single family attached residential and then
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restructure the remaining business portion. Schroeder expressed concern that the
proposed change would decrease the amount of commercial development on Janesville
Road. Petfalski stated the resolution is not approving the change, only determining that
a public hearing should be held. Atty. Molter noted a determination is required because
this is a planned unit development. Petfalski stated the property is currently zoned RS-
2 with a Resolution of Intent that was passed by the Council several years ago to
rezone a portion of the property to B-2. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #199-2003 - Approval of City of Muskego Retiree Health/Dental Insurance Plan
for Nonrepresented Employees. Petfalski moved for adoption. Damaske seconded. It
was noted the City’s labor counsel drafted the plan. An amendment to the plan is being
proposed to clarify the calculation of unused sick time funds that can be used.
Schroeder asked about obtaining IRS approval prior to implementation. The Clerk-
Treasurer stated there is a substantial cost to get a written opinion from the IRS.
Patterson asked if the plan increased the City’s liability. The Mayor said no, it is a
benefit to the City. Petfalski stated it actually saves the City money because social
security does not have to be paid. Schroeder moved to defer until the next meeting
during which time, it is anticipated that the 2001 - 2003 Police Association contract will
be finalized. Petfalski and Schroeder believe the issue should be discussed with the
represented employee groups during the negotiation process for future contracts.
Petfalski seconded; motion to defer carried.
Reso. #200-2003 - Resolution to Amend Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. for Engineering Services. Petfalski moved for adoption.
Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Reso. #201-2003 - Resolution to Amend Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS). Schroeder moved for adoption. Patterson
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Erika Munson. Schroeder
seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of a “Class A” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented
Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for Kletter Petroleum LLC (Prakash Patel,
agent). Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,067,418. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Schroeder moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $25,758.59. Petfalski seconded.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer noted that Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting was
scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. The Committee of the Whole will meet on 9/18 and 9/25
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to continue the budget review process. A special Committee of the Whole meeting will
be held on 9/30.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Petfalski reported that he spoke with Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski and the City is
not experiencing any water shortage problems at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Damaske moved to adjourn at 8:25 pm. Buckmaster seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer