COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110510
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 06/14/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 10, 2011
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler
(arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Snead,
and Director of Finance and Administration Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge
of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the
Open Meeting Law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Chiaverotti reviewed the May calendar. No one registered to speak under Public
Comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Werner moved to approve items under Consent Agenda. Ald. Snead
seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s Licenses for Jane Blakeslee, Bobbie Bruchu, Cynthia Ermis,
Stephanie Ermis, Brian Frenz, Matthew Jensen, Matthew Jones, Amy Kemmel, Michelle
Kudlewski, Jeannette Leow, Kortni Librizzi, Wendy Moran, Debra Mueller, Debra
Nuetzel, Connie Pfaff, Tracey Polzin, Christine Satterstrom, Stephanie Schuler, Judith
Semrad, Kaivon Souri and Krysta Van Scoy
Reso. #057-2011 - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Improvements in and for Wal-
Mart Development and Release of Surety
Reso. #058-2011 - Designating Muskego Now as the Official Newspaper of the City of
Muskego
Reso. #059-2011 - Appointment of Citizen Members to the Community Development
Authority (CDA)
Reso. #060-2011 - Approval of Agreement between the City of Muskego and Water
Bugs Ski Team, Inc. for Placement of a Water Ski Jump on Little Muskego Lake
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #061-2011 - Resolution to Support the Intent to Amend the 1999 Agreement
between the City of Muskego and Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department Regarding
the Scholarship Fund. Ald.Werner moved to send the issue back to the Public
Safety Committee based on the discussion that took place at the Committee of
the Whole meeting. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 4/5/2011 Plan Commission, 3/28/2011 Public
Works Committee and 4/6/2011 Public Safety Committee.
(Ald Fiedler arrived.)
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May 10, 2011
LICENSES
Ald. Werner moved to approve Mahendra Patel as the new agent for the “Class A”
Retailers’ License held by MK Sons, Inc. d/b/a Loomis Food & Liquor. Ald.
Harenda seconded; motion carried 7-0.
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the area to the east of the building at A. J.’s Bar &
Grill as part of the permanent licensed premise with the restriction that it applies
only when the area is blocked off and the establishment has league activity and
to include the triangle, rectangle and entrance areas for June 11, 2011 only until
10:30 p.m. pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried 7-0.
The Mayor noted that the the application for an Outside Dance at Hunter’s Nest for
May 21, 2011 was withdrawn.
CLOSED SESSION
Ald. Borgman moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
§19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business,
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more
specifically labor union negotiations for 2011. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor. Police Chief Geiszler and Ms. Mueller were present for closed
session.
OPEN SESSION
Ald. Borgman moved to reconvene into open session. Ald. Harenda seconded;
motion carried.
Reso. #062-2011 - Authorize Execution of the Labor Agreement between the Muskego
Police Association and the City of Muskego. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald.
Snead seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $91,486.71. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$450.10. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $297,214.14. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The Mayor provided information about the ”Jammin’ on Janesville” events.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk