COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20090224
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 03/10/2009
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 24, 2009
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,
Police Chief Geiszler, City Engineer Simpson and City Attorney Larson. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on 2/20/2009.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Johnson announced that the Library Board has appointed Jane Genzel as the
new library director.
The Mayor stated Certificates of Recognition would be presented to several individuals.
Police Chief Geiszler described how two employees and a patron subdued a suspect
who attempted to rob the Williams Supper Club in January. The Chief thanked Erik
Minor, Andrew Tess and Mark Jendrzejek for their assistance. As a result of the
suspect being arrested, the Police Department was able to solve another local robbery
and a possible employee theft in Milwaukee. Mayor Johnson presented the certificates
to Mr. Minor, Mr. Tess and Mr. Jendrzejek.
The Clerk read the Proclamation to Support the United States 2010 Census.
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive, registered to speak under Public Comment. She
expressed opposition to construction of a recreational trail as a project that could qualify
for federal stimulus funding.
CONSENT AGENDA
Pavelko requested that Reso. #019-2009 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Borgman moved to approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda.
Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The following items were approved:
Approval of Operators’ Licenses for Nikki Desrocher, Joshua Fischer, Jasvinder Kour,
Olivia Nordstrom, Muamet Rustemi, Brooke Padberg and Jordan Weber.
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Reso. #017-2009 - Approval of Change in Deductibles for State of Wisconsin Local
Government Insurance Fund, Buildings and Contents Policy and Contractor’s
Equipment Insurance Policy
Reso. #018-2009 - Authorizing the City Engineer to Solicit Consultant Services for
Review of the Veolia Feasibility Report
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #019-2009 - Resolution for Federal Stimulus Funds Projects. Borgman moved
for adoption. Schaefer seconded. Pavelko moved to amend the resolution to
include, “WHEREAS, If the City of Muskego receives any Federal Stimulus
Funding, it will cut the following year’s tax levy by 90% of the total amount of
grant money received to benefit the taxpayers of Muskego.” Borgman seconded.
Mayor Johnson stated the City would not be spending money on projects that were not
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planned to be done in the future. It is just that the projects were not budgeted to be
completed this year. City Engineer Simpson was requested to provide more specific
program requirements. He stated the two proposed projects were chosen because the
engineering can be done by March 17, which is a requirement of the program. The
Mayor stated he supports this program, as it will have a positive impact on the
economy. Schaefer stated she supports completion of the recreational trail because it
would address safety concerns for students walking to and from the high school.
Motion to amend failed with 6 opposed and Pavelko voting yes. Reso. #019-2009
adopted 6 in favor and Pavelko voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Minutes of the 1/27/2009 Finance Committee, 1/19/2009 Public Utilities Committee,
2/3/2009 2020 Comprehensive Planning Committee, and 12/1/2008 Community
Development Authority were reviewed.
Ord. #1289 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 42, Section 42.02 and Section 42.03 (c),
of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Sexual Offenders Residency and
Loitering Restrictions). On the floor, deferred 2/10/2009. Borgman moved to defer.
Schneider seconded; motion carried.
Ord. #1290 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapters 17 and 18 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Muskego (Wetland Protection Offsets). On the floor, deferred 2/10/2009. The
Mayor noted that a recommendation from the Plan Commission was still forthcoming.
Borgman moved to defer. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
LICENSES
Werner moved to approve a Temporary License to Sell Wine and Fermented Malt
Beverages for St. Leonard Home and School Association for an event to be held
March 14, 2009. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$318,049.15. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Pavelko moved for
approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $38,514.20. Schneider
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Snead moved for approval of Tax Checks in
the amount of $6,662.17. Schaefer seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Snead
moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the amount
of $578,060. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The Mayor noted that two of the Police bargaining units were going to mediation. He is
working with the Clerk-Treasurer and Finance Dept. Supervisor on an investment policy.
The Mayor continues to work on the City’s various HR policies, which will be brought
forward in the future. He has also requested that WE Energies perform an energy audit.
The March calendar was reviewed.
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CLOSED SESSION
Borgman moved to convene into 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. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The
Clerk-Treasurer was dismissed. Atty. Pollen was present for the closed session as well
as City Atty. Larson.
OPEN SESSION
Borgman moved to reconvene into open session. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Snead moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Janice Moyer, MMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer