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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were Ald.
Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Patterson and Schroeder, City
Attorney Larson, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer 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 2/18/2005. Mayor Slocomb stated the
Council would not be convening into closed session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Salentine moved for approval of the 2/8/2005 minutes. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Slocomb acknowledged the generous donation from Inpro Corporation in the
amount of $50,000 for the Moorland Park Skateboard Park.
ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Salentine moved for acceptance of the 2/16/2005 and 2/22/2005 Finance Committee
minutes. Madden seconded; motion carried. Schroeder moved for acceptance of the
2/21/2005 Public Utilities Committee minutes. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Minutes of the 2/15/2005 Plan Commission, 2/14/2005 Parks and Recreation Board,
and 2/7/2005 Conservation Commission were received and placed on file. Schroeder
suggested a public informational meeting should be held regarding the Idle Isle building.
Buckmaster stated that the Parks and Recreation Board should make that
determination. Schroeder agreed but recommended that the meeting not be held just
prior to a Parks and Recreation Board or Committee of the Whole meeting. Melcher
supported an informational hearing but stated the building issue is separate from
concerns about the Water Bugs.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #040-2005 - Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout Timothy W. Surprenant.
Buckmaster moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Schroeder said the years of
commitment for a scout to reach this level should be recognized. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Slocomb presented the resolution to Timothy who gave a synopsis of what was
accomplished through his Eagle Scout project.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #208-2004 - Resolution to Amend the Business Credit Card Policy. On the floor,
deferred 2/8/2005. The Mayor stated the recommendation from the Finance Committee
was for Option 2 ($3,000 limit for department heads, $1,000 limit for other approved
employees). Buckmaster moved to amend the policy to incorporate Option 2. Madden
seconded; motion carried. Schroeder stated he prefers the policy stay the same
regarding issuance of cards. There are enough cards issued. If there is an individual
that needs a card under certain circumstances, the Finance Committee could review
that particular situation. Buckmaster moved to include an annual review of all credit
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card activity for the year and any noncompliance issues. Patterson seconded; motion
carried. Patterson moved to require approval by the Finance Committee for any
additional cards to be issued. Schroeder seconded. Melcher said we are getting into
micromanagement; we have to trust City staff regarding decisions that are made.
Buckmaster stated he agreed. Motion failed with Salentine, Madden, Melcher, and
Buckmaster voting “no” and Schroeder, Borgman and Patterson voting “yes.” Reso.
#208-2004, as amended, adopted 6 in favor and Schroeder voting “no.”
Reso. #038-2005 - Resolution to Approve Travel Policy for the City of Muskego.
Schroeder moved for adoption. On the floor, deferred 2/8/2005. Schroeder moved to
amend pages 2 and 4 of the policy to correctly reference the accompanying forms.
Melcher seconded; motion carried. Reso. #038-2005, as amended, adopted 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Reso. #041-2005 - Recognition of 25 Years of Service - Stella Dunahee - Parks and
Recreation Department. Schroeder moved for adoption. Patterson seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
Reso. #042-2005 - Appointment to Future Parkland Development Standing Committee
(Skip Bartes). Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #043-2005 - Establish Salary for Interim Finance Director. Melcher moved for
adoption. Madden seconded. Mayor Slocomb said this issue was revisited and further
discussed at the Committee of the Whole. Discussion took place regarding the
proposed increase. Melcher said it is a matter of justice. With the additional hours, the
original salary that was approved results in the employee making less than what she
would be paid at the Accountant salary plus 10 hours of overtime. Motion carried 6-1
with Patterson voting “no.”
Reso. #044-2005 - Resolution to Deny Request for Reimbursement - Lake Brittany
(Weed Control). Salentine moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried
7-0.
Reso. #045-2005 - Approval of Lease Assignment and Modification Agreement (Public
Access to Big Muskego Lake). Salentine moved for adoption. Schroeder seconded.
The Mayor noted that the language has not been finalized yet. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #046-2005 - Reapproval of Fireside Orchard Letter of Credit. Salentine moved
for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #047-2005 - Appointment of New Trustee for the City of Muskego and Muskego
Police Association Retiree Health Trust. Salentine moved for adoption. Madden
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #048-2005 - Appointment of Members to the Board of Review. Salentine moved
for adoption. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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LICENSES
Salentine moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Taylor Decker, Michael
McBane, Donny Serdynski, Christopher Van Zeeland, Mary Belmore and Cheryl Weber.
Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,226,875.70. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $335,846.31. Madden
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Salentine moved for of Tax Checks in the amount
$375,570.50. Schroeder seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Madden moved to adjourn at 8:52 PM. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by J. Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer