COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20091124
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 01/13/2010
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 24, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor Johnson. Present were Ald.
Fiedler, Schaumberg, Werner, Borgman, and Snead, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald.
Schneider and Harenda were absent. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law on November 20, 2009.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Reso. #172-2009 - Resolution Acknowledging the Muskego High School Girls’
Volleyball Team. Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded.
Motion carried 5 in favor. Mayor Johnson congratulated the team and presented the
resolution to Coach Anderson.
Reso. #173-2009 - Resolution of 25 Years of Service - Gary J. Mrotek. Ald. Werner
moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor. Mayor
Johnson presented the resolution to Officer Mrotek.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Korth presented the City with a print of the U.S.S. Boston. Mayor
Johnson thanked Mr. and Mrs. Korth on behalf of the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor stated that Reso. #178-2009 (Authorize Execution of Business Insurance
Policies for 2010) was being removed.
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda.
Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Operators’ Licenses for Allison Hakala, Roger Heinichen, David Kotecki, Donna Kuri-
Marg, Dennis Radiske and Lee Schwarten
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Reso. #174-2009 - Approval of Lease Agreement with Little Muskego Lake Protection
and Rehabilitation District
Reso. #175-2009 - Approval of Agreement for Ambulance Services with Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Department
Reso. #176-2009 - Approval of Fire Protection Agreement with Tess Corners Volunteer
Fire Department for 2010
Reso. #177-2009 - Authorize Execution of Health Insurance Contract for 2010
Reso. #179-2009 - Approval of Fee Schedule for Permits/Licenses Issued by the Clerk-
Treasurer’s Department
Reso. #180-2009 - Approval of Agreement to Amend the Linnie Lac Sanitary Sewer
District By and Between the City of Muskego and the City of New Berlin
Reso. #181-2009 - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for
Copper Oaks Subdivision
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Reso. #183-2009 - Approval of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 2009 City Audit
Engagement Letter
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 10/27/2009 Finance Committee, 10/12/2009
Parks & Recreation Board, and 10/20/2009 Community Development Authority.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #182-2009 - Award of Bid for Refuse/Recycling Hauling Contract - 2010 to 2014.
Ald. Snead moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Ald. Snead stated that the
Public Works Committee reviewed the bids. Veolia was the low bidder. The committee
determined that an additional yard waste drop-off site would not be added at this time.
The committee did not believe the additional cost was warranted. Ald. Snead
suggested tracking any complaints received for a year. The committee could revisit the
issue in the future if needed. Ald. Snead also noted that Veolia has requested the
contract include language regarding the CPI adjustment and fuel surcharge, which has
become standard. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Reso. #184-2009 - Approval of Purchase of Pumper - Tess Corners Volunteer Fire
Department. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Snead seconded. The Mayor
noted that the Finance Committee recommended that Pierce provide a performance
bond if the Council approves the purchase. Ald. Werner expressed concern about the
need for the truck. Ald. Snead responded on behalf of the committee that reviewed the
purchase of the pumper. She stated the purpose of the committee was specifically to
review the purchase of the pumper, and not the long-term needs of the department.
The committee recommended approval of the purchase for the following reasons:
New engine requirements will go into effect in 2010. The engines have not been
tested yet and will require additional equipment and be more expensive to operate.
The cost of the pumper will increase if the purchase is postponed for a year or two.
The truck will also be able to be used as a rescue pumper.
The quint can be used as a pumper, but does not have the same water capacity or
pressure.
The pumper that will be replaced will be sold outright.
The department is trying to stay ahead to address the expansion of the Moorland
Road corridor.
Ald. Snead stated that Chief Wojnowski did explain that there is a tanker that will need
to be replaced eventually, but the department would not ask for a new one next year.
The tanker transports water to the fire, and is not as crucial as a pumper.
Discussion took place about creating a permanent committee in the future that would
review other fire department issues, such as mutual aid and a five or ten year plan for
equipment. The fire department is on board with the committee being established.
Mayor Johnson and several aldermen noted that the funds from the sale of the pumper
that will be replaced should come back to the City. Ald. Snead stated that was a
separate issue and should be addressed by the permanent committee that will be
established. Ald. Werner stated that it would be a great gesture on the part of the fire
department to return the money from the sale of the pumper. The Mayor stated that the
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Council could make it a condition of the purchase. Ald. Fiedler stated that he does not
believe that is necessary. He believes the fire department will act in good faith. He also
thanked the aldermen who served on the committee.
The Mayor stated he would have liked a five or ten year plan in place prior to the
Council approving the purchase of the pumper. He understands the problems that exist
regarding the engine changes and the timing issues. He is concerned about the overall,
long-term spending for fire equipment in general throughout Waukesha County. He
believes the county has too much equipment. The City will not have the money to
continue to buy this kind of equipment in the future.
Motion carried 5 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1306 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10, Section 10.05 (1), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Signs). Second Reading. Ald. Fiedler moved for
adoption. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ord. #1307 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13, Section 13.01 (3) 3., of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Dog Fancier Permit). Second Reading. Ald.
Schaumberg moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 5 in
favor.
Ord. #1308 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12, Section 12.03, of the Municipal Code
of the City of Muskego (Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants). Second
Reading. Ald. Fiedler moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion
carried 5 in favor.
LICENSE APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of a Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage and
“Class A” Intoxicating Liquor License for Walgreens #07603, S79 W18885
Janesville Road and Walgreens #11636, S70 W15775 Janesville Road. Ald.
Werner seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$391,331.30. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$59,177.30. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in
the amount of $830,525. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The December calendar was reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
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Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk