COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 0100427
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 5/11/2010
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 27, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:46 p.m. by Mayor Johnson. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on April 23, 2010.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
May was proclaimed “Green-Up Muskego” Month and Friday, April 30 was proclaimed Arbor
Day.
The Mayor noted that a Public Informational Meeting would be held on May 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
at Muskego High School regarding “Bring Back the Lake.” Mayor Johnson encouraged the
public to attend.
Mayor Johnson publicly recognized Clerk-Treasurer Janice Moyer for her 5 plus years of service
with the City. Janice will be leaving her position. She is a very dedicated, professional person
and served the City well.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals registered to speak regarding Reso. #49 and Reso. #050:
Suzi Link, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive.
The City should go ahead with the Durham Road Project if there are health and safety
issues involved.
City funds can only be used once; the pool of funds that will be used is borrowed or from
an existing fund.
Why rush to lock down financing without having projects approved.
There are so many projects and only so many dollars to spend.
We need to slow down and decide what we want before we agree on how we are going
to pay for it.
John Walters, W142 S6839 Gaulke Drive.
Concerned with potential cost of projects and repayment.
He is concerned with the cost of the Janesville Rd, Durham Rd and Bring Back the Lake
Projects exceeding 20 million that property taxes could increase.
He feels projects should be narrowed down and borrowing funds should be done
carefully.
CLOSED SESSION
Ald. 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 Parkland Venture, LLC vs. City of
Muskego. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Atty. Remzy Bitar was
present for closed session.
OPEN SESSION
Ald. Borgman moved to convene into open session. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor.
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April 27, 2010
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Werner moved to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. Ald. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Operators’ Licenses for Anna D’Amato, Brittany Kubisiak, Amanda Moore, Margarita Peterson,
Matt Roeber, Patti Schultz, Jacalyn Szopinski, April Szymanski, Chad Tenpas, William Villwock,
Stacy Young, and Ali Najera subject to a six-month review.
Common Council Minutes of April 13, 2010
Reso. #043-2010 - A Resolution Approving Changes to City of Muskego/Water Bugs Ski Team,
Inc. Agreement for Use of Idle Isle Park and the Idle Isle Pavilion
Reso. #044-2010 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Various Boards and Commissions
Reso. #045-2010 - Release Policy on Full and Temporary Acquisitions
Reso. #046-2010 - Resolution Authorizing a Grant from the Approved Janesville Road Building
and Grant Program (Dr. Mary Llanas - S76 W17587 Janesville Road)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1317 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 41, Section 41.06, of the Municipal Code of the
City of Muskego (Detailed Components of the Comprehensive Plan). Ald. Borgman moved
for adoption. Ald Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 3/23/2010 Finance Committee, 2/3/2010 Public Utilities
Committee, 3/8/2010 Parks & Recreation Board, 3/16/2010 Mayor’s Task Force and 3/16/2010
Community Development Authority.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #047-2010 - A Resolution Disallowing the Claim of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 74.37, Concerning Property Known as Tax Key No.
MSKC 2167.995.008. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor.
Reso. #048-2010 - A Resolution Ratifying Extraordinary Redemption Provisions with Respect to
$2,535,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes (Build America Bonds-Direct
Payment). Ald. Werner moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor.
Reso. #049-2010 - Preliminary Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment
Police Powers under §66.0703 WI Statues as to the Durham Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor.
Reso. #050-2010 -Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services for the
Reconstruction of Durham Drive (From McShane Drive to North Cape Road). Ald. Fiedler
moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ord. #1318 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.05, of the Municipal Code of the
City of Muskego (Boards and Commissions). First Reading.
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April 27, 2010
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$132,801.84. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$76,452.27. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Vouchers in the amount of $128.10.
Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfer for Debt Service in the
amount of $7,370,201.79. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
Election of Council Representative to the Plan Commission.
Mayor Johnson stated the following nominations were made:
Alderman Soltysiak
Alderman Borgman
Alderman Harenda
Ald. Soltysiak withdrew his name from the list of nominees.
The following votes were cast:
Alderman Borgman 5
Alderman Harenda 2
Alderman Borgman was elected to serve as Council Representative to the Plan Commission.
Mayor Johnson distributed his Appointments to the Standing Committee.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The May calendar was reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. Werner requested a list of email addresses for citizen members who will serve on the new
Public Safety Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Harenda moved to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried 7 in
favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk