COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20100810
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/24/2010
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 2010
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Ald.
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, and Snead, and Finance and
Administration Director Mueller. Ald. Fiedler was absent. Those present recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the open meeting law on August 6, 2010
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
September, 2010 was proclaimed “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.”
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Harenda requested that Reso. #094-2010 be removed from the Consent
Agenda. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the remaining items under the Consent
Agenda. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Operators’ Licenses for Megan Arbinger, Jonathan Bailey, Dennis Bornhofer, Stephanie
Diekfuss, Sandra Lamp and Angie McGuigan
Common Council Minutes - July 27, 2010
Reso. #093-2010 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Gunther
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #094-2010 - Approval of Reimbursement Requested by Tess Corners Fire
Department for ATV Purchased by Muskego Volunteer Fire Company. Ald. Snead
moved for adoption. Ald. Harenda seconded. Ald. Harenda stated he would like this
issue deferred so the Public Safety Committee could review it. Ald. Werner stated the
City knew there were outstanding issues at the time of the consolidation. He believes
this is the last item that needs to be addressed. Mayor Johnson stated the Muskego
Volunteer Fire Company agreed to purchase the ATV with the intent to pay for it with
funds remaining in a savings account. The fact that the IRS seized almost half of the
money resulted in the fire company not having sufficient funds to pay for the equipment.
Tess Corners then paid for it. Ald. Soltysiak stated he would also like the issue to be
reviewed by the Public Safety Committee. Ald. Harenda moved to defer. Ald.
Borgman noted that another Council approved the equipment purchase. The fire
department is merely requesting reimbursement for it. Motion defeated with Ald.
Harenda and Soltysiak voting yes and Ald. Schaumberg, Werner, Borgman and
Snead voting no. Reso. #094-2010 adopted with Ald. Schaumberg, Werner,
Borgman and Snead voting yes and Ald. Harenda and Soltysiak voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord. #1325 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego and the
2020 Comprehensive Plan (Casey - RS-2 to B-1). On the floor, deferred 7/27/2010.
Ald. Borgman moved to amend the ordinance to reflect that the property was
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being rezoned to B-2. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor. Ord.
#1325, as amended, adopted 6 in favor.
Ord. #1326 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Sections 5.02 (6), 6.02, 8.01 (3) B.,
8.01 (3) C., 8.35 (3) C. and 15.05 (8), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego.
(Zoning Ordinance). Second Reading. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald.
Harenda seconded. Ald. Borgman expressed his objection to the City’s Hotel Room
Tax. He would like to revisit the issue. The tax will adversely affect a small operation,
such as a Bed and Breakfast. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ord. #1327 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Sections 18.31 (2) and 18.32 (3) (g),
of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Land Division Ordinance - Plat
Approval). Second Reading. Ald. Werner moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ord. #1328 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 35, Sections 35.04 (2), 35.04 (5), 35.04
(7), 35.05, and 35.06 (4), of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego. (Property
Maintenance Code). Second Reading. Ald. Borgman moved to amend to include
language that the ordinance will only be applied to vacant lots directly adjoining a
lot that has building occupancy and a groomed lawn. Ald. Werner seconded.
Motion carried 6 in favor. Ord. #1328, as amended, adopted 6 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 7/13/2010 Finance Committee, 7/6/2010 Plan
Commission and 6/14/2010 Parks & Recreation Board.
LICENSE APPROVAL
The Mayor noted that the amendment to the licensed premise for Sobek’s Resort was
deferred by the Finance Committee and will be removed.
Ald. Borgman moved to approve a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License
and “Class C” Wine License for Toshi, Inc., S74 W16867 Janesville Road. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$374,298.94. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$37,321.31. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Snead moved for approval of payment of Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$7,540.72. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
Mayor Johnson stated that the National Night Out was very successful.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ald. Snead gave an update regarding the upcoming Community Festival.
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The Mayor stated that the City Attorney was supposed to be present for closed session
and is not so it will have to be postponed.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Ald. Harenda seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski.