COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 4/14/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
April 14, 2015
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Di Pronio, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: Community Development Director Muenkel and Director of Finance and
Administration Mueller.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Chiaverotti read the following proclamations:
Proclamation - Arbor Day
Proclamation - Muskego Lions Club Day
Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
Reso. #037-2015 - Expressing Appreciation to Blaise Di Pronio
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Reso. #037-2015. Alderman Wolfe
seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. The resolution was presented to Blaise who
expressed his gratitude to the Mayor and Council members.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the items under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Hammel seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor. The following items were
approved:
Approval of Operator Licenses for Steven Falk, Jodie Hiracheta, Dana King, Derek Slivicke
and Gretchen Snyder
Approval of Common Council Minutes - March 24, 2015
Reso. #038-2015 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Loomis
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POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION
Reso. #035-2015 - Approval of a TIF 8 Loan & Grant - Westwood Centre, S75 W17301-51
Janesville Road/Tax Key No. 2196.032
Ald. Borgman moved for reconsideration. Ald. Wolfe seconded.
Mr. Muenkel stated the owner of the Westwood Centre property, Mr. Yun, was present. He
requested that Mr. Yun be allowed to address the Council to present his reservations regarding
the access easement. There was no objection.
Several Council members expressed their concern that without the access easement the area
would continue to be a safety issue. It was also noted that customers are already parking in
one lot or the other and patronizing more than one business.
After much discussion, Mr. Yun agreed to the access easement with the Council providing
additional loan funding for potential signage and speed bumps.
Alderman Borgman moved to amend the resolution to increase the loan amount from
$10,000 to $15,000. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Resolution
#035-2015, as amended, adopted 7 in favor.
Mr. Yun expressed his gratitude to Mr. Muenkel for all of his assistance. The Mayor agreed
that Jeff is a champion for the community's local businesses.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Plan Commission - March 3, 2015
Finance Committee - March 10, 2015
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ord. #1395 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Section 1.05, of the Municipal Code of the
City of Muskego (Boards and Commissions)
Alderman Kubacki moved to waive the rules and have the second reading of the
ordinance tonight. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Alderman Borgman moved to change "board" to "committee" with the City Attorney to
provide the specific language. The committee will be a recommending body to the
Council and will not be organized pursuant to the provisions of the Wisconsin statutes.
Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Ordinance #1395, as amended,
adopted 7 in favor.
Alderman Wolfe left the meeting.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$86,557.17. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$69.79. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $464,406.30. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $668.378.37. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.