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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/08/2006
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 11, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM by Mayor Damaske. Present were Ald.
Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Schroeder, and Snead, City
Attorney Molter, City Administrator Sheiffer, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 7/7/2006.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Mayor stated that while several meetings did take place with Art Dyer regarding the
Parkland Mall site, an agreement could not be reached between Mr. Dyer and the
potential developer. We are right back where we were before.
Reso. #141-2006 - Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout Matthew Joseph Jeske.
Buckmaster moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The
Mayor presented the resolution to Matthew.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A public comment registration form was submitted prior to the meeting indicating that
the agenda item to be discussed was Reso. #139-2006. The form was returned as the
item was not on the agenda. Discussion took place on whether or not an item could be
discussed if it was contained in the minutes of the previous Council meeting. Attorney
Molter noted that the resolution that the Council passed states that “speakers will be
limited to commenting on agenda items listed on the Common Council agenda for the
meeting they are attending.” The consensus was that further clarification was needed
and the procedure for public comment would be placed on the next Committee of the
Whole agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Salentine moved to approve the Consent Agenda items engross. Madden
seconded; motion carried. The following items were approved:
Common Council Minutes of 6/27/2006
Reso. #142-2006 - Resolution to Amend the Agreement Between the City of Muskego
and Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. for Use of Idle Isle Park and the Idle Isle Pavilion.
Buckmaster later stated that the updated map depicting different buoy placement as
approved by Parks & Recreation Board and the Public Works Committee should be
attached.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 6/13/2006 Finance Committee, 5/15/2006 Public Utilities Committee and
5/24/2006 Library Board were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #1227 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Burke
Properties RCE/OPD and A to RSE/OPD and A to A). On the floor, deferred 6/27/2006.
Buckmaster moved to defer. Madden seconded; motion carried.
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Ord. #1229 - An Ordinance to Amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Muskego. On the floor, deferred 6/27/2006. Schroeder moved to defer. Madden
seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1231 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego
(Bertram/Haita - EA to A). Second Reading. Schroeder moved for adoption.
Borgman seconded. Schroeder moved to defer as the Plan Commission had not
made a recommendation. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #143-2006 - Approval of Final Plat, Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of Credit
for Oakridge Glen Subdivision. Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded.
Buckmaster noted that the Subdivider’s Agreement states that the four-family structures
are required to receive Plan Commission Building, Site and Operation Plan approval
before building permits can be released. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #144-2006 - Approval of Employee Performance Evaluation and Merit
Pay/Incentive Program. Salentine moved for adoption. Melcher seconded.
Schroeder moved to amend to reduce merit pay increase percentages. The
highest percentage increase for a Superior rating for Below Midpoint would be 2.5% -
3% and At/Above Midpoint would be 1.5% - 2%. The percentages for the other ratings
would be as he outlined at the June 27 Finance Committee meeting. Merit days would
remain. Salentine seconded. Motion failed 4-3 with Madden, Melcher, Salentine
and Snead voting no and Schroeder, Borgman and Buckmaster voting yes.
Buckmaster moved to eliminate all merit days. Schroeder seconded. Buckmaster
stated there is a cost to merit days and staffing issues can result. He further stated that
COLA is what should keep the salary in line with the market. Merit increases should not
be used to adjust the scale. The merit pay increases are not an entitlement. Right now,
we don’t set a dollar amount in the budget for the merit part of compensation. He has
an issue with the merit pay compounding. Melcher stated that decisions should not be
based on what has been experienced in the private sector; this is the public sector and
it is different than the private sector. Muskego has to remain competitive with other
municipalities. Schroeder agreed with Buckmaster that merit pay should not compound.
Madden also agreed that the compounding could be an issue when you look at how
many people are above midpoint. The employees that are significantly below midpoint
should be reviewed to determine why. Motion carried 4-3 with Schroeder, Melcher,
Borgman and Buckmaster voting yes and Madden, Salentine and Snead voting
no. Buckmaster moved to amend the resolution to state that merit pay as
established shall be an annual reward (not compounding) on base pay. Melcher
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Schroeder moved to include Merit Days as
follows: Unacceptable and Provisional Ratings-Below Midpoint and At/Above
Midpoint - 0 Days; Effective Rating-Below Midpoint - 1 Day, At/Above Midpoint - 2
Days; Outstanding Rating-Below Midpoint - 2 Days, At/Above Midpoint - 3 Days;
Superior Rating-Below Midpoint - 3 Days, At/Above Midpoint - 4 Days. Melcher
seconded. Motion carried 5-2 with Madden, Schroeder, Melcher, Salentine and
Snead voting yes and Borgman and Buckmaster voting no. Reso. #144-2006, as
amended, adopted 6 in favor and Buckmaster voting no.
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LICENSES
Salentine moved for approval of a Temporary Class “B”/“Class B” License and
Class “C” Dance License for Muskego Community Festival - 8/25, 8/26 and
8/27/2006. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Salentine moved for approval of a Temporary Class “B” License for Muskego
Corvette Club - 9/9/2006. Madden seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Salentine moved for approval of regular operators’ licenses for Mary DeBattista,
Robert Bankenbusch, Tara Maney, Noreen Forrest, Penny Pedersen, Stephanie
Pye and for approval of renewal operators’ licenses for Stacy Anderson, Kim
Arnold, Daniel Bott, Sharon Bott, Charmaine Brown, Christine Brown, Karen
Bowen, Amy Castellion, Anna D’Amato, Adam Drake, Christine Fell, Candyce
Guenzler, William Kehl, Scott Lago, Kristin Lau, Melissa Laumann, Michael
McBane, Scott Meddaugh, Kim Mirkowski, Shannon Papp, Robert Raasch, Debra
Renk, Michael Rytkonen, Beverly Seidl, Donna Serdynski, Jacqueline Starszak,
Jennifer Timmerman, Matthew Zupek, Robert D. Hinners, Keith Allen as
recommended by the 7/11/2006 Finance Committee. Madden seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$523,458.50. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Madden moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $16,504.63. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Salentine moved for approval of payment of Tax
Checks in the amount of $117. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Borgman moved to adjourn at 8:44 PM. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk