COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 7/14/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
July 14, 2015
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden. Also
present: Finance and Administration Director Mueller. Alderman Kaputsta was absent.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated the meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE - None
PUBLIC HEARING
To Consider Amendments to Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego \[Section
8.36 (3) C.\] to Add Agritourism as a Permitted Use by Conditional Grant in the A-1 Zoning
District and \[Section 22.03\] to Define Agritourism
Ms. Mueller read the public hearing notice. No one present requested to be heard. Alderman
Madden stated that notification was given to surrounding property owners. She did not receive
any calls; there are apparently no concerns or issues.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
The Mayor took first reading of the ordinance out of order to accommodate individuals in the
audience.
Ord. #20151399 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17, Section 8.36 (3) C. and Section 22.03,
of the Zoning Code of the City of Muskego (Agritourism)
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Wolfe requested that Resolution #072-2015 be removed from Consent.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the remaining items under Consent
Agenda. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
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The following items were approved:
Approval of Operator Licenses for Jennifer Bather, Arthur Benotti (Temporary), Bradley Black,
Matthew Boyd, Chris Brahm, Evan Cotton, Daniel Heding, Alaina Jacobson, Sarah Kastern,
Kelly Kopan, Craig Kromraj, Chad Lugo, Carrie Peterson, Kimberly Pine, Aislinn Sanders,
Stephanie Sheridan, Dawn Shier, Caitlin Storey, Krysta Van Scoy, Scott Walker and April
Webber.
Approval of Common Council Minutes - June 23 and July 1, 2015
Resolution #073-2015 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Janusz
Resolution #074-2015 - Award of Bid - Wetland Restoration Project - Phase 1
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #072-2015 - Resolution to Authorize Employment Policy Handbook Update for the
City of Muskego
Alderman Borgman moved for adoption. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Alderman Borgman moved to amend Section 9.4 to change, "If an employee who is
employed less than 30 days and resigns or is terminated, no leave time benefits are
payable" to 90 days. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried 6 in favor.
Resolution #072-2015, as amended, adopted 6 in favor. Ms. Mueller clarified that this
would not affect the represented police personnel.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - June 9, 2015
Plan Commission - June 2, 2015
Public Safety Committee - May 14, 2015
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of Temporary "Class B" License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine
for Common Ground Ministry, Inc. (Refashion for Life Event) - August 26, 2015
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the license. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Approval of Temporary "Class B" License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine
and Class C Dance Hall License for Muskego Community Festival, Inc. - August 27, 28, 29
and 30, 2015
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the licenses. Alderman Wolfe
seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$130,321.23. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$5,056.09. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $614,856.70. Alderman Hammel 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 $334,171.06. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Chiaverotti stated the Little Muskego Lake District has requested the closure of various
launches due to starry stonewort algae. She would like the issue to be placed on the July 28,
2015 Council agenda.
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve the item for the next agenda.
Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.