CCM20030923
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:27 pm by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Petfalski, Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden, Patterson, Salentine and Schroeder, City
Attorney Molter, Finance Director Gunderson, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy
Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 9/19/2003.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 9/9/2003 minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor announced that Ald. Patterson and Buckmaster would serve on the Labor
Negotiating Committee.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 9/17/2003 and 9/23/2003 Finance Committee
minutes. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for acceptance of the 9/15/2003 Public Utilities Committee minutes.
Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 9/16/2003 Plan Commission and 9/8/2003 Parks and Recreation Board
were received and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #199-2003 - Approval of City of Muskego Retiree Health/Dental Insurance Plan
for Nonrepresented Employees. On the floor, deferred 9/9/2003. Schroeder supported
deferral at the last meeting to allow time for the Police Assn. 2001-2003 contract to be
finalized. That has not occurred. Salentine noted the proposed plan is for
nonrepresented employees. Petfalski moved to amend the plan to include language
drafted by the attorney to clarify the unused sick time that can be utilized. Salentine
seconded; motion carried. Schroeder moved to defer the resolution, as amended, to
the January 13, 2004 meeting. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 5-2 with
Schroeder, Petfalski, Damaske, Buckmaster and Patterson voting “yes” and Madden
and Salentine voting “no.”
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #202-2003 - Resolution to Establish License Fees (Fermented Malt Beverage,
Liquor and Tobacco). Salentine moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
Reso. #203-2003 - Resolution to Establish Fees (GIS Services). Petfalski moved for
adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #204-2003 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Levy Area Wide Water
Capacity Assessment for Debt Service for Water Service Under §66.0703, Wisconsin
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Statutes (12 Amended WCA District). Petfalski moved for adoption. Salentine
seconded. The Clerk explained that three parcels are proposed to be added to the
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WCA district. If a property is to receive water service, it must be in the WCA district.
The WCA is not due unless the property is connected to water. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #205-2003 - Approval of a Preliminary Plat - Weatherwood Courts. Madden
moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #206-2003 - Resolution Supporting 2003 Assembly Bill 435 (Smart Growth
Repeal). Schroeder moved for adoption. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #207-2003 - Resolution Adopting a Joint Powers Agreement for the 911
Emergency System. Petfalski moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried
7-0.
Reso. #209-2003 - Resolution for Urban Forestry Grant Program 2004. Salentine
moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #210-2003 - Resolution to Establish Dog License Fees. Salentine moved for
adoption. Patterson seconded. The license fee for 2004 tags will increase by $4.00;
$2.00 represents the County’s increase and $2.00 represents the City’s. The new fees
will be $10 and $15. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #211-2003 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Martin. Madden moved for
adoption. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #212-2003 - Release of Remaining Funds from Escrow and Closure of Escrow
Account - Muskego Site Groundwater Remediation Group. Petfalski moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Schroeder moved to amend to add, “BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED That the Mayor may increase the amount to be paid to the City and
decrease the amount to be paid to Muskego Site Groundwater Remediation Group to
reflect actual costs.” Buckmaster seconded; motion carried. Reso. #212-2003, as
amended, adopted 7-0.
The following ordinances had first reading:
Ord. #1148 - Establishing Salaries for Elected Officials.
Ord. #1149 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12, Sections 12.01(7)(d)1. and 2. of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (License Quota).
Ord. #1150 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Sections 2.02 and 6.01, and Chapter
18, Section 18.27, of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Adequate Public
Facilities).
Ord. #1151 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego (Business Park Districts).
Ord. #1152 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego to Add Section 41.06(9) (Detailed Components of Comprehensive Plan).
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Ord. #1153 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Muskego and to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Conservation
Districts).
Ord. #1154 - An Ordinance to Create Chapter 17, Section 6.11(4)(k), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (BSO Submittal Requirements).
LICENSES
Petfalski moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Amanda Mettille and a
Temporary Operator’s License for Eloise Wilde for 10/5/2003 event. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
Petfalski moved for approval of a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for the Sale of
Fermented Malt Beverages for Bethlehem Lutheran Church for 10/5/2003. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Petfalski moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$304,427.61. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $164,492.52. Petfalski seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. The City Attorney was dismissed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Ms. Jude Williams reviewed the market salary survey results. The survey was done to
update position classifications and establish a 2003 salary plan. Ms. Williams stated
survey information was requested from approximately 17 comparable municipalities,
with responses received from about 10. She noted the municipalities that participated
provide a good representation of the region. Ms. Williams stated 105% of the market
average was used for the salary plans as well as 100% as requested by Schroeder.
Schroeder stated he has a concern with some of the comparables used because many
have a larger population than Muskego. He suggested Oak Creek, Glendale, and
Cudahy be used for future surveys and acknowledged that those communities were
contacted for this survey but did not respond. With larger communities used as
comparables, Schroeder stated this may have put the range midpoint over 100% of
market and that is why he is concerned with taking it to 105%. Ms. Williams noted that
the midpoints of all positions were used to do the comparisons. Schroeder also stated
he would like to see benefits included with any salary studies that may be done in the
future. Discussion took place regarding the financial impact of implementation. If the
adopted plan uses 105%, the salaries of two employees would be brought up to
minimum because they are currently below that level. In addition, 2003 merit increases
would be given to those employees that were at the maximum of their range and could
not receive additional compensation for merit (approximate impact $7982). Buckmaster
requested a copy of the questionnaire used to obtain information from the other
communities. Schroeder believes the study is valid for the nonsupervisory positions but
that may not be true for some of the department head positions. He would like to see
an alderman involved in the process in the future.
Reso. #208-2003 - Resolution to Adopt City of Muskego Salary Plan for 2003.
Salentine moved for adoption. Petfalski seconded. Finance Director Gunderson
clarified that the resolution only adopts the plan to put the pay ranges in place.
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Implementation would be reviewed by the Finance Committee and then be approved at
a future Council. Petfalski moved to amend to attach corrected Table 7 (dated
9/23/2003). Salentine seconded; motion carried. Schroeder requested that West Allis
and Wauwatosa be removed as comparables. The City’s labor counsel has stated they
should not be used as comparables for Muskego. Using them will set a precedent when
negotiating with the bargaining units. Schroeder moved to defer to remove West Allis
and Wauwatosa. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Clerk-Treasurer noted a public hearing was scheduled for 10/14 at 7:25 pm to
consider a petition to rezone the Meinerz property located on Loomis Drive from RSE
and A to B-4. The October calendar was reviewed. On 9/30, a special Common
Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting will be held.
Petfalski moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats.,
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of
any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility, more specifically the consideration of the elimination of specific positions.
Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Finance Director was present for closed
session.
Petfalski moved to reconvene into open session. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-
0.
Elimination of Specific Positions
Salentine moved to eliminate the Aquatics Program effective in 2004 and to eliminate
the two Recreation Supervisor positions and authorize the Parks and Recreation
Director to bring forth a new position in the recreation function. Patterson seconded.
Motion carried 6-1 with Schroeder casting the “no” vote.
Buckmaster moved to eliminate the Assistant Plan Director position effective September
30, 2003. Patterson seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Petfalski moved to eliminate one Public Works position effective December 31, 2003.
Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Damaske moved to adjourn at 11:41 pm. Buckmaster seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer