COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 10/27/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
October 27, 2015
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
Announcements- Trick or Treat will be held on 10/31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Kubacki moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.
Section 19.85 (1) (g) for purposes of 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 involved, specifically settlement of claims
raised by Stella Dunahee. Alderman Borgman seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor.
Attorney Remzy Bitar was present on behalf of the City.
OPEN SESSION
Alderman Borgman made a motion to reconvene into open session. Alderman
Madden seconded; motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Wolfe requested that Resolution #105-2015 be removed from Consent.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the remaining items under Consent
Agenda. Alderman Madden seconded. Motion passed 7 in favor. The following were
approved:
Common Council Minutes - October 13, 2015 and October 19, 2015
Operator Licenses for Stephanie Ermis, Beth Heinrich, Janet Holtz, Rachel Kaiser, Cynthia
Mattox, Annamaria Robel, Michael Wilson, and Kelly Withey
Resolution #104-2015 - Establishing Traffic Regulations
Resolution #106-2105 - Resolution Authorizing a Grant from the Approved Commercial
Building and Grant Program: Lincoln Pointe Center (S63 W13694 Janesville Road)
Resolution #107-2015 - Approval of Distribution Easement (Electric, Gas and
Communications)
Resolution #108-2015 - Approval of Two-Party Agreement with Waukesha County for the
Design of a Recreational Trail Along North Cape Road (CTH OO)
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Resolution #109-2015 - Reduction to Letter of Credit for Belle Chasse Addition #1
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #105-2015 - Resolution Authorizing a Grant from the Approved Commercial
Building and Grant Program: Muskego Auto Body (W180 S7767 Pioneer Drive)
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve Resolution #105-2015. Alderman
Borgman seconded. Alderman Wolfe questioned the documentation that was
submitted to support the grant. Alderman Kubacki noted that the CDA reduced the
original request to cover only the cost of materials. Discussion took place about the
grant application requirements. Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve the grant
contingent upon the application requirements being met. Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried.
Alderman Borgman has an issue with grants that are for basic maintenance.
Alderman Kubacki stated the program provides incentives for property owners. The
CDA reviews each application on a case-by-case basis. Alderman Wolfe stated the
proper receipts should have to be submitted.
Resolution #105-2015, as amended passed 7 in favor.
Resolution #110-2015 - Approval of 2016 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Resolution #110-2015. Alderman
Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor 2 opposed (Aldermen Wolfe and Hammel).
Resolution #111-2015 - Approval of 2016 Capital Budget
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution #111-2015. Alderman
Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor 2 opposed (Aldermen Wolfe and Hammel).
Resolution #112-2015 - Approval of 2016 Sewer Utility Budget and Rates
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution #112-2015. Alderman
Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
Charter Ordinance #23 Amending Charter Ordinance #6 - Charter Ordinance Providing for the
Method of Appointment of Certain City Officers, Providing for the Terms of Office and
Providing for the Term, Compensation, Benefits, Duties, Responsibilities and Subordination of
the City Attorney (Originally Ordinance #1401)
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the ordinance. Alderman Wolfe
seconded. Alderman Borgman moved to amend the original Ordinance #1401 and
replace it with Charter Ordinance #23. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion carried 7
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in favor. Charter Ordinance #23 adopted 7 in favor.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee - September 22, 2015
Public Works Committee - September 21, 2015
Community Development Authority - July 21, 2015
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING IF RULES
WAIVED
Ordinance #1402 - Establishing Salary for Municipal Judge
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$78,018.68. 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 $487,350.92. Alderman Madden 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 $72,134.94. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion passed 7 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 $321,324.30. Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion
passed 7 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Chiaverotti noted that a health insurance representative will be in attendance at the
November 10 Committee of the Whole meeting to review and explain current benefits.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.