COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20110809
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/23/2011
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 9, 2011
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present were Ald. Fiedler,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda, Snead, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated that the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on August 5, 2011.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Chiaverotti stated the final “Jammin’ on Janesville” event was successful; she
received several positive comments with requests to have more events in the future.
The Mayor acknowledged the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Chiaverotti presented a Certificate of Recognition to Kathy Adelmeyer. The
certificate recognized the dedication of all the volunteers that have served at the
Muskego SHARE program site. Ms. Adelmeyer was the on-site coordinator for over 25
years, and will be stepping down from the position. The Mayor thanked Bill Simmons
for bringing this to her attention as well as his participation in the program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Soltysiak requested that the June 14 Common Council minutes be removed from
the Consent Agenda. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the remaining items. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator’s Licenses for: Shakil Ahmad, Kaylie Daniels, Susan Gruszka,
Wendy Hahn, Andrea Kubsch, Lisa Krahn and Jessica Marten.
July 12 and July 26, 2011 Common Council Minutes
Reso. #114-2011 - Resolution Authorizing a Grant from the Approved Janesville Road
Building and Grant Program (High Tide)
Reso. #115-2011 - Approval of Continuation of Police Liaison Officer Program
Reso. #116-2011 - Resolution Authorizing Expenditure to Replace Main City Hall Door
NEW BUSINESS
Common Council Minutes of June 14, 2011. Ald. Soltysiak stated that the last sentence
under Reso. #065-2011 should indicate that it was the Mayor’s opinion that the deferral
delayed the start of the project. Ald. Harenda agreed and noted that he does not
believe the project was delayed. Mayor Chiaverotti stated she made the statement and
whether it was correct or not is irrelevant. Ald. Harenda stated that he believes the
statement that was made was not true and he would like the record to be corrected.
Several Council members disagreed and believe that the Mayor made the statement
based on information she received. Ald. Werner moved to approve the minutes.
Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor with Ald. Harenda and Soltysiak
voting no.
Common Council Minutes
August 9, 2011
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 6/28/2011 Finance Committee, 7/6/2011 Public
Safety Committee, 4/9/2011 Police and Fire Commission and 6/23/2011 Community
Development Authority.
LICENSES
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve a Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt
Beverages and Wine for Common Ground Ministry. The organization’s event,
Refashion for Life, will be held on 9/22/2011 at Callen Construction. Ald. Werner
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $684,401.19. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $546,672.32. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ald. Fiedler stated he would abstain from voting on the Tax Vouchers and left the room.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of payment of Tax Checks in the amount of
$3,576.10. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and Ald. Fiedler
abstaining.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
Mayor Chiaverotti stated that the first budget meeting will be held on Thursday, 8/11.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ald. Snead gave an update regarding some upcoming events, including the community
festival.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed
by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk