COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 4/22/2014
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
April 22, 2014
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Di Pronio, Borgman, Hammel and
Wolfe, and City Attorney Eric Larson and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Blenski stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
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Mayor proclaimed May 10 as International Migratory Bird Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one registered to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Borgman made a motion to convene into Closed Session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statutes Section §19.85 (1)(g)Conferring with legal counsel for the
governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be
adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become
involved regarding a letter dated January 29, 2014 entitled, "Claim for Excessive
Assessment," filed by Attorney Polakowski concerning property located at S83
W18310 Saturn Drive owned by the Keinert Family Limited Partnership. Alderman
Madden seconded.
Atty Ryan Braithwaite was also present representing the City.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
OPEN SESSION
Alderman Borgman made a motion to reconvene into Open Session. Alderman Wolfe
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #032-2014 - Regarding a Letter Dated January 29, 2014 entitled, "Claim for Excessive
Assessment," filed by Attorney Polakowski Concerning Property Located at S83 W18310
Saturn Drive Owned by the Keinert Family Limited Partnership
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the items under consent agenda.
Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Approval of an Operator’s License for Kelly Kopan, Katy Nicholson, Melissa Preuss and Laura
Rupert.
Approval of Common Council Minutes - March 25, April 8 and April 15, 2014
Reso. #033-2014 - Appointment of Aldermen to Various Boards and Commissions
Reso. #034-2014 - Appointment of Citizen Members to Various Boards and Commissions
Reso. #035-2014 - Declaring Certain Weeds to be Noxious
Reso. #036-2014 - Appointment of Weed Commissioner for the City of Muskego
Reso. #037-2014 - Approval of Agreement for Placement of Pier at Idle Isle - Water Bugs Ski
Team
Reso. #038-2014 - Approval of Agreement between the City of Muskego and Water Bugs Ski
Team, Inc. for Placement of Water Ski Jump on Little Muskego Lake
Reso. #039-2014 - Transfer of Cable Club Assets to Muskego-Norway School District
Reso. #040-2014 - Authorization to Proceed with Reconstruction of the Woods Road Bridge
Over Muskego Creek
Reso. #041-2014 - Relocation Order of the City of Muskego, Waukesha County, Wisconsin for
the Reconstruction of the Woods Road Bridge Over Muskego Creek
Reso. #042-2014 - Approval of Host Agreement between the City of Muskego and Village of
Mukwonago
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - March 25, 2014
Parks & Recreation Board - March 10, 2014
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ord. #1383 - An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Section 1.06 of the City of Muskego
Municipal Code (Municipal Court)
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$322,942.11. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $402,719.59. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the
amount of $817,612.77. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll Transmittals
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll Transmittals
in the amount of $324,522.84. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS
City Calendar: http://www.cityofmuskego.org/Calendar.aspx
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Presentation by City Attorney Eric Larson Regarding Open Meeting and Public Records Laws
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 8:46 pm. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk