COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20120612
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 06/26/2012
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 2012
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Present were Ald. Madden,
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Borgman, Harenda and Wolfe, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated that the
meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor Chiaverotti recognized Clerk-Treasurer Sharon Mueller and staff for their work
regarding the May and June elections. She also thanked the public for being patient
during times when the department has been busy.
Reso. #060-2012 – Honoring City of Muskego Eagle Scout Alex J. Booton. Ald.
Harenda moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Mayor Chiaverotti presented the resolution to Alex who spoke briefly about his service
project.
Reso. #061-2012 – Recognition of Mary Weber on Her Retirement from the Muskego
Public Library. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg seconded.
Motion carried 6 in favor. The Mayor will present the resolution to Mary who could not
be attend the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke:
Heidi Lindhorst, S75 W18094 Boszhardt Lane
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reso. #054-2012 – Resolution of the City of Muskego Common Council to Adopt the
Economic Development and Marketing Plan 2012. On the floor, deferred May 8, 2012.
Ald. Harenda expressed concern that the plan encourages high density around the lake
area. The Mayor stated that the plan refers to the frontage on Janesville Road, not
necessarily the lake. The plan is a general guideline. She suggested deferral since Mr.
Muenkel was not present.
Ord. #1359 – An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego
(Carity/DeBack – A-1 to RS-2). Second Reading. Ald. Soltysiak moved for adoption.
Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ord. #1360 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.06 (2)(a), of the Municipal
Code of the City of Muskego (Municipal Judge – Term). Second Reading. Ald.
Borgman moved for adoption. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 6 in
favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Wolfe requested that Reso. #062-2012 and Reso. #065-2012 be removed from
Consent. Ald. Harenda moved to approve the remaining items under the Consent
Agenda. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
The following items were approved:
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Approval of Operators’ Licenses for Alyssa Abramczyk, Keith Allen, Lisa Anderson,
Katelyn Ballenger, Melissa Bitter, Therese Blight, Wendy Block, Christine Brooks, Kim
Brumley, Denise Chadwick, Jeremy Chounard, Matthew Clark, Jose Claudio, Mary
DeBattista, Jody Dilworth, Jeanne Everhart, David Fishbach, Shannon Ford, William
Francis, Catherine Gavin, Casey Glader, Karen Gleason, Carolann Hanrahan, Lynn
Henneberry, Carla Herbeck, Robert D. Hinners, Robert T. Hinners, Joseph Hobmeyer,
Emily Hovarter, Cheryl Huerlimann, Gale Ireland, Marilyn Ireland, Melissa-Jean
Kronenburg, Krystal Kuehl, Joy Kuhns, Jan Kuzmic, Kristine Lubotzke, Dennis
Markiewicz, Milena Markison, Deborah Marsh, Patricia Molkentin, Shana Nagel, Ali
Najera, Traci Przbyla, Rachel Repinski, Samantha Richards, Pamela Ruiz, Jeffrey
Ryan, Mary Jo Schleif, Lawrence Schneider, Jr., Laura Sneesby, Mark Sprott,
Jacqueline Starszak, John Strasser, Marvin Strasser, Lori Terrill, Margo Tran, Nicole
Voeklel, Dawn Vretenar, Dawn Wetzel, Dona Wichman, Vicky Wilson and Monica
Young
Approval of Common Council Minutes – May 22, 2012
Reso. #063-2012 – Approval of Various License Applications for the City of Muskego for
the Licensing Period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Ald. Borgman noted that the
license for the Brick House was removed by the Finance Committee.
Reso. #064-2012 – Award of Bid – Tess Corners Drive Reconstruction
Reso. #066-2012 – Authorize Execution of Health Insurance Contract
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #062-2012 – Approval of Agreement with US Fish and Wildlife Service to Restore
Wetlands on Badertscher Preserve. Ald. Harenda moved for adoption. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded. Ald. Wolfe requested information regarding the agreement.
Mayor Chiaverotti responded that the agreement allows the City to apply for a grant to
restore the wetlands. This is for the Borst property, which the City just acquired. The
City’s portion for the project is $7,000, which will come from the Conservation Fund.
Motion carried 6 in favor.
Reso. #065-2012 – Resolution Requesting the Acquisition of Tax Key No. MSKC
2196.952 from Waukesha County (Former BP Gas Station – S75 W17237 Janesville
Road). Ald. Harenda moved for adoption. Ald. Borgman seconded. Ald. Wolfe
stated he does not see the value in acquiring the property. Ald. Borgman noted that the
resolution just lets the County know that the City is interested. The Mayor stated the
decision is not final. The City would have several options if the property is acquired.
Ald. Harenda would like to know if there are other properties that would be available.
Ald. Soltysiak believes it should be developed by a private party and that the City should
not be involved in the purchase. Motion carried 4 in favor and Ald. Soltysiak and
Wolfe voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: 5/8/2012 Finance Committee, 5/1/2012 Plan
Commission, 2/15/2012 Public Safety Committee and 1/19/2012 Conservation
Commission.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$79,687.23. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
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Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $571,018.79. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Debt Service
in the amount of $731,925.00. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
The Mayor stated the budget process will begin shortly. Any specific requests should
be submitted to the Mayor by July 15.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Harenda moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk