COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110614
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/09/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 2011 (As Revised)
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Blenski stated that the meeting
was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Council members received a tentative timetable for the 2012 budget process to review
the upcoming dates. Mayor Chiaverotti thanked the Department of Public Utilities for
fixing the water problem in the Champion Village subdivision on June 3 in a timely
manner. She also thanked the Department of Public Utilities and maintenance staff
George Wolwark for fixing a plugged sewer drain at the Muskego Public Library on June
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Borgman moved to approve items engross under Consent Agenda. Ald.
Snead seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s Licenses for Dylan Addis, Jennifer Berdan, Nancy Black, Jami
Condon, Moe Frioui, Alexis Hayes, Sherry Koch-Pawlowski, Kris Kordus, Brittany
Kubisiak, Christine March, Donna Mae Morris, Deborah Prohaska, Ian Richlin, Nick
Ruiz, Kathleen Rynders, Jessica Sartori, Renee Slottke, Heidi Stetter, Erik
Tauschmann, Tonya Trzecinski, Barbara Voss, Maurine Albright, Jared Anderson, Lynn
Anderson, Shelly Boreson, Laura Brzycki, Ashley Bushberger, Jeremy Chounard,
Margaret Diekfuss, Sharon Faherty, Randi Fierstein, Terra Felton, Clark Fischer,
Matthew Fischer, Dennis Flitsch, Paulette Gehling, Sandra Gollwitzer, James
Gollwitzer, Rebecca Greenwald, Beth Heinrich, Cindy Hewitt, Shannon Horton, Katie
Inman, Adam Jankowski, Bronwyn Jetzer, Sara Korotka, Jean LePine, Alyssa Luther,
Nicole Martin, Rhonda Mead, Saranne Meldonian, Amanda Moore, Jamie Patzke, Heidi
Reise, Catherine Rice, Karen Rozmarynowski, Keri Rudolf, Gary Schmutzer, Colleen
Schroeder, Thomas Schroeder, Donna Sherman, Belinda Smalley, Sarah Strasser,
April Szymanski, Lynda Ustymowicz, Paula Waldoch, Dona Wichman, Kurt Wolske, Teri
Wright, Holly Wurgler, and Dana Zorich.
Common Council Minutes – May 10, 2011
Reso. #076-2011 - Approval of a Certified Survey Map – Anderson
Reso. #077-2011 - Approval of a Certified Survey Map - Pakulski, Town of Vernon
Reso. #078-2011 - Approval of Various License Applications for the City of Muskego for
the Licensing Period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Reso. #079-2011 - Approval of Work Plan #2 and Funding Agreement for the Sanitary
Sewer Backup Prevention Program (BPP) and Private Property Infiltration and Inflow
(PPII) Reduction Program
Reso. #080-2011 - Authorize Execution of Change to Health Insurance Contract for
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
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June 14, 2011
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reso. #065-2011 - Acceptance of Proposal Submitted by Ayres Associates, Inc. for
Engineering Design Services for Utility Relocations (Janesville Road-First Phase). On
the floor, deferred 5/24/2011. Mayor Chiaverotti stated that the City Engineer did obtain
two additional proposals. The cost estimates are significantly higher than the proposal
submitted by Ayres. The proposals submitted by the two other firms assume that they
would be allowed to work with Ayres Associates, the County’s engineering firm. If not,
the cost estimates will be even higher. The Mayor stated that there was a request to
delay action on the resolution to obtain the two additional bids. Staff is aware that the
City’s current purchasing policy is outdated and is being reviewed. In this case, it is her
opinion that it was unnecessary because the County had gone through the bidding
process and that is how Ayres was chosen. The City Engineer’s recommendation to
use Ayres was based on that. The deferral regarding this resolution did delay the
County from starting the project. Motion to adopt carried 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 4/26/2011 Finance Committee, 5/3/2011 Plan
Commission and 5/4/2011 Public Safety Committee.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ord. #1341 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.05, of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego (Boards and Commissions).
The Mayor stated that she brought the ordinance directly to the Common Council
because they did not have any financial impact. The Council can move forward with the
ordinances, or can send them to the Finance Committee. Ald. Fiedler requested a
standardization of terms for the Library Board and Community Development Authority,
which Ordinance #1341 addresses. The Mayor presented her rationale for making the
aldermanic appointments for one year. It provides flexibility and the Mayor can re-
appoint an alderperson to the same committee after the expiration of the one-year term.
The Mayor stated that she wanted to include language regarding appointments to the
CDA because there currently isn’t anything in the Municipal Code. Ald. Harenda noted
that he would like to see the citizen appointment terms be more consistent, such as for
two years. He believes individuals may be hesitant to make a three or four year
commitment. The Mayor stated that they would have to be staggered as it would be too
difficult to fill all the citizen appointments at one time. She stated she would like to
discuss any potential term changes with the affected department heads. Ald. Snead
noted that if a citizen cannot fulfill an appointment, he/she can resign. Ald. Soltysiak
proposed that the citizen members appointed to the Library Board be Muskego
residents. He also noted that he believes this type of discussion is better when held at
the Committee level.
Ord. #1342 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Section 2.09 (3), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Special Committees).
Ald. Fiedler stated that the bottom line is that the Mayor has the discretion to appoint
special committees. He believes the language could be simplified.
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June 14, 2011
LICENSES
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of a Temporary License to sell Fermented Malt
Beverages for the Muskego Chamber of Commerce on July 13 at Idle Isle Park.
Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
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. Snead seconded. Motion
carried 7 in favor. The Deputy Clerk was dismissed. Finance and Administration
Director Mueller was present for closed session and the remainder of the meeting.
OPEN SESSION
Ald. Snead moved to reconvene into open session. Ald. Werner seconded.
Motion carried 7 in favor.
Reso. #081-2011 - Authorize Execution of the Labor Agreement between the City of
Muskego and the Muskego Police Telecommunicators Unit Local #443 of the Wisconsin
Professional Police Association/Civilian Employee Relations Division. Ald. Borgman
moved for adoption. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Reso. #082-2011 - Authorize Execution of the Labor Agreement between the City of
Muskego and the Muskego Area Public Employees Local 2414 Affiliated with District
Council No. 40 of the AFSCME, AFL CIO (City Hall and Library Unit) 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 $242,858.82. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Tax Vouchers in the amount
of $8.74. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $491,424.43. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
Mayor Chiaverotti clarified that the fireworks permit violations are not retroactive prior to
the ordinance being passed in February 2011. She also thanked everyone who
participated in the “Jammin’ on Janesville” event on June 3. Ald. Werner stated there
will be a Little Muskego Lake District meeting on July 7 starting at 5:30 pm at Tres Loco
followed by a tour of the lake. Ald. Harenda addressed the council regarding a
consistent start time for the common council meetings. Also the Teen Advisory Board
will hold their 1st addition for teen idol at City Hall on July 11.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:44 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7
in favor.
Minutes transcribed by
Kim Chavie, Election Clerk