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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 Common Council Minutes 2 April 14, 2015 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. Common Council Minutes 3 April 14, 2015 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.