CCM20081111
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 11/25/2008
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 11, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaefer, Schneider, Werner, Borgman, Pavelko, and Snead, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer,
Plan Director Muenkel, Finance Dept. Supervisor Mueller, City Attorney Alexy and Atty.
Doyle. Other staff present: Police Chief Geiszler, IS Director Sommers, A. Quijano,
Parks & Recreation Director Anderson, P. Theis, and J. Wisniewski. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 11/7/2008.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The Clerk read a Proclamation for National GIS Day - 11/19/2008.
Mayor Johnson recognized the efforts of the Clerk-Treasurer, her staff and the
additional personnel involved with administering the Presidential election. The Mayor
acknowledged all the men and women of the armed forces, past and present, who have
served our country.
CLOSED SESSION
Borgman moved to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
§19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, more
specifically Herdeman Matter. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Atty.
Doyle was present for the closed session on behalf of the City. The Clerk and Atty.
Alexy were also present.
OPEN SESSION
Borgman moved to reconvene in open session. Fiedler seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #181-2008 - Consideration of Agreement to Resolve Herdeman Matter. The
Mayor removed the resolution.
Reso. #182-2008 - Approval of 2009 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy.
Fiedler moved for adoption. Borgman seconded. Mayor Johnson outlined the
outstanding issues:
Information Systems - The proposed budget contains funds to outsource the functions
of the department. The cost savings would be $69,277. If the City were to use the
vendor chosen by the committee, there is a potential that the savings could be $117,052
(an additional $47,775). Werner and IS Director Sommers have proposed an option
that would retain the Computer Tech position and decrease the hours for contracted
services from 1,000 to 500. The cost savings would be $90,352 (an additional $21,075
above the $69,277). IS Director Sommers requested to address the Council; there were
no objections. Mr. Sommers stated he supports retaining one staff member vs.
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outsourcing the entire department. That would be in the best interest of the City
because the knowledge base would be retained. Mr. Sommers gave a brief
presentation to support keeping the department intact. He stated the City would not be
able to go to one vendor for all its IT needs. The City currently works with over 30
vendors. Out of the five vendors interviewed by the committee for outsourcing, TSR
Solutions was selected. The opinion of Mr. Sommers is that the City should not
outsource the functions of his department at all. He played a voicemail message from
the TSR Solutions Account Rep David Thompson that stated he did not think the City
should outsource its IT Department. The move is risky.
Werner stated he supports the proposal to retain one IS employee. The difference in
the savings is worth it for the City to retain control and continuity. Fiedler agreed.
Borgman stated he has a problem with solving budget issues by outsourcing. Pavelko
and Schneider stated their support for the budget as proposed regarding the IS
department. Fiedler praised Mr. Sommers for his professional conduct during this
difficult budget process. Fiedler moved to amend the 2009 budget to include the
option to retain the Computer Tech position and 500 hours for consulting.
Werner seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor and Schneider and Pavelko voting
no.
Fire Inspection Fees - The Mayor stated that the proposed budget includes $50,000 in
revenues, which would have been a result of the affected businesses paying a fee for
required fire inspections. He believes that the fee should not be implemented at this
time because of economic conditions. It could be pursued in the future depending on
the economy. Fiedler moved to amend the 2009 budget to remove the $50,000 in
revenue for fire inspection fees. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Building Clerk - An additional $20,000 is needed to adjust the wages for this position to
reflect the current grade of the employee at full-time status. Borgman moved to
include an additional $20,000. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Health Insurance - The Mayor stated that if Humana becomes the City’s new carrier for
next year, an additional $60,000 in savings could be realized.
Reso. #182-2008, as amended, adopted 7-0.
Reso. #183-2008 - Approval of 2009 Capital Budget ($877,475). Fiedler moved for
adoption. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #184-2008 - Approval of 2009 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates. Borgman moved
for adoption. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Reso. #185-2008 - Approval of 2009 Water Utility Budget and Rates. Schneider
moved for adoption. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and Fiedler
voting no.
Reso. #186-2008 - Disallowance/Settlement of Claim - LaLicata. Werner moved for
adoption. Borgman seconded. Discussion took place regarding the circumstances
that resulted in the Police Dept. damaging the door. Werner moved to defer. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried. The Clerk will obtain the police report.
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Reso. #187-2008 - Resolution Regarding Claim - Northfield Green Condominium
Association. Borgman moved for adoption. Schneider seconded. Motion carried
7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Johnson stated that Reso. #190-2008 would be removed from the Consent
Agenda because the issue was removed at Finance Committee. Schaefer requested
that Reso. #191-2008 also be removed. Borgman moved to approve the remaining
items under the Consent Agenda. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor. The following items were approved:
Approval of Operators’ Licenses for John Heenan, Jody Rosezelle, Dawn Shier, Lori
Tapp, and Cory Toivonen
Reso. #188-2008 - Reapproval of Purchase of Large Format Printer/Scanner/Copier -
Planning Department
Reso. #189-2008 - Resolution Authorizing Special Quarterly Charges for Garbage and
Refuse Disposal and Recycling Service
Reso. #192-2008 - Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Waukesha County for Storm Water Education Program Services
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #191-2008 - Authorize Execution of Health Insurance Contract for 2009. Werner
moved for adoption. Schneider seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and Schaefer
abstaining because her husband is a City employee.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 10/7/2008 Plan Commission, 10/6/2008 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Committee, 9/24/2008 Library Board, and 9/10/2008 Teen Advisory Board were
reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS
Reso. #146-2008 - A Resolution to Approve a Contract with the Tess Corners Fire
Department to Serve All of the City of Muskego. On the floor as amended 8/26/2008,
deferred 10/28/2008. Borgman moved to defer. Schaefer seconded; motion
carried with Fiedler voting no. The Mayor stated the target date to finalize all the
documentation for the merger was 12/2/2008.
Reso. #147-2008 - A Resolution to Disband the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company and
to Demand Transfer of Assets from the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company to the City of
Muskego. On the floor, deferred 10/28/2008. Borgman moved to defer. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1279 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Borst -
Field Drive - EA/OWP to PD). On the floor, deferred 10/14/2008. The Mayor stated this
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still needed a recommendation from the Plan Commission. Schneider moved to
defer. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1284 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and to
Amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan (Erwin - College Avenue - RS-1 to BP-3 and BP-
1 to BP-3). Second Reading. Fiedler moved for adoption. Werner seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Muenkel stated that the berm should be 18’. A preliminary
landscape plan depicting a buffer for the College Avenue residents was shown at the
Plan Commission meeting. Pavelko believes the proposed plan is suitable and provides
the best use of the land. Schaefer stated she supports because it is what the residents
of the area prefer. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ord. #1286 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Erosion Control). First Reading.
Ord. #1287 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Storm Water Management). First Reading. Schneider stated
he has concerns about the regulation of runoff from agricultural land adjacent to
residential. This needs to be addressed. Mr. Muenkel stated the issue needs to be
researched. The Mayor suggested it be forwarded to the Public Works Committee.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,243,557.69. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Pavelko moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $261,369.83. Schneider
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Mayor noted that the 2020 Comp Plan Committee will meet Thursday, 11/13 in
conjunction with the Franklin Plan Commission at Franklin City Hall.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Snead stated that it is a state law that there have to be three people on a fire truck.
Chief Mack assured her that trucks are not going out with only one member. Concerns
regarding this should be directed to him.
Pavelko praised Mayor Johnson for the job done regarding the 2009 budget.
Schaefer stated she would not seek re-election in the spring because of work
commitments.
ADJOURNMENT
Snead moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, MMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer