CCM20080122
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 02/12/2008
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 22, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m. Present were Ald. Schaefer,
Melcher, Werner, Borgman, Pavelko and Snead, City Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk-
Treasurer Moyer and City Attorney Molter. Ald. Fiedler was excused. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 1/18/2008.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Reso. #018-2008 - Recognition of 30 Years of Service - Holly Sanhuber - Muskego
Public Library. Borgman moved for adoption. Melcher seconded. Motion carried
6-0.
Reso. #019-2008 - Recognition of Fundraising Efforts of Jenny Giera. Schaefer moved
for adoption. Melcher seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Johnson presented the
resolution to Jenny and acknowledged her commitment to raise money for two
defibrillators, which could help save lives in the future. Ms. Giera thanked the
individuals who assisted her with the project.
No one registered to speak under Public Comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Schaefer requested that Reso. #026-2008 and Reso. #027-2008 (regarding The
Settlement) be removed for discussion. Borgman moved to approve the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Resolutions #026-2008 and #027-2008. Melcher
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
The following items were approved:
Common Council Minutes of 1/8/2008
Reso. #020-2008 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Herda.
Reso. #021-2008 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Will Investments/Hoffmann
Management.
Reso. #022-2008 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Bourdo
Reso. #023-2008 - Award of Bid - Tess Corners Streambank Stabilization Project.
Reso. #024-2008 - Acceptance of Proposal Submitted by HRH for Employee Benefits
Consulting and Brokerage Services.
Reso. #025-2008 - Reduction in Letter of Credit for Candlewood Village, LLC
Reso. #028-2008 - Acceptance of Proposal Submitted by Brilliance Business Solutions
for Website Design
Reso. #029-2008 - Approval of PC Replacement for Library Public Access.
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January 22, 2008
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #026-2008 - Dedication of Public Improvements Within The Settlement on Woods
Road Subdivision Development Located South of Woods Road and West of Racine
Avenue. Schaefer moved for adoption. Werner seconded. Schaefer stated there
were issues with the development and she requested confirmation that all of the
improvements were complete. The Mayor and City Administrator confirmed that all the
public improvements required by the Developer’s Agreement are complete. Motion
carried 6-0.
Reso. #012-2008 - Reduction in Letter of Credit - The Settlement. Schaefer moved for
adoption. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 12/11/2007 Committee of the Whole, 12/4/2007 Plan Commission,
12/11/2007 Finance Committee, and 12/10/2007 Parks and Recreation Board were
reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #030-2008 - Approval of Carriers for City’s Insurance for February - December,
2008. Borgman moved for adoption. Pavelko seconded. Borgman moved to
amend the resolution as follows: Choose the $25,000 Self Insured Retention
Program through the Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) with
Third Party Administrator Services, Purchase Crime Insurance and Boiler and
Machinery Insurance, Eliminate the No Fault Sewer Back Up Insurance, and
Purchase Worker’s Compensation Insurance through CVMIC Program. Pavelko
seconded. Werner stated he supports the CVMIC Program because of the research
done, but he does have concerns about the increased risk. He would like to review it in
a year. Schaefer does not support the CVMIC program because of the increased risk
and liability factors. Snead agreed adding that money will be saved, but if something
happens the savings could be lost. She is not comfortable changing insurance carriers.
The Mayor believes the City should try the CVMIC program. Melcher stated that he will
support the change to the CVMIC program because of the research that was done.
Motion carried 4-2 with Melcher, Werner, Borgman and Pavelko voting yes and
Schaefer and Snead voting no. Reso. #030-2008, as amended, adopted 4-2 with
Melcher, Werner, Borgman and Pavelko voting yes and Schaefer and Snead
voting no.
LICENSES
Werner moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Cynthia Ermis, Stephanie
Schuler, Jonathon Walters, and Timothy Zielinski. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Melcher moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$714,189.40. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Schaefer moved for approval
of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $283,143.89. Melcher seconded.
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Motion carried 6-0. Melcher moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the
amount of $13,338,902.69. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Melcher
moved for approval of Wire Transfers in the amount of $4,153,245.14. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The February calendar was reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Johnson distributed the audit for the Muskego Volunteer Fire Co. He stated that
the city’s legal counsel has recommended not filing an appeal regarding the Parkland
Venture 2006 Board of Review case. Werner requested input from the Council
regarding the establishment of one fire/rescue department. Pavelko provided an update
on the senior taxi service, which should begin running in the near future. He also stated
that there will be a senior Mardi Gras on 2/2 at the Moose Lodge.
ADJOURNMENT
Snead moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer