COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 6/26/2018
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
June 26, 2018
7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Planner Trzebiatowski, Finance and Administration
Director Mueller, Finance and Administration Assistant Mustapich, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Update Regarding MMSD Grant - Mayor Chiaverotti stated that a grant application was
submitted for the new City Hall project. Director Kroeger expected to receive $110,000 back.
The Mayor reported that the City will now receive $162,000.
City Hall will be closed to the public next week for moving purposes. The Mayor thanked
everyone for their patience. She acknowledged the efforts put forth by IT Director Barb Loudon
and her staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #060-2018 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $24,185,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve.
Alderman Madden seconded.
Kevin Mullen was present on behalf of Hutchinson, Shockey Erley & Co. He noted that the
refunding bonds address three pieces of prior debt. Mr. Mullen stated the interest rate came in
at 3.62%, which is lower than anticipated. Moody’s Investors Service confirmed the City’s Aa2
rating. He noted that the actual borrowing amount is slightly higher than what was originally
estimated. Alderman Kubacki moved to amend the amount to $24,230,000. Alderman
Wolfe seconded; motion carried. Resolution #060-2018, as amended, adopted
unanimously.
POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION
Resolution #053-2018 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for The Waters of Lake Denoon
Subdivision. Alderman Madden made a motion to reconsider. Alderman Kubacki
seconded; motion carried. Alderman Kubacki stated he was open to hear from the
developer, Mr. John Jewell. Mr. Jewell presented information to support that three
bonus lots should allowed. He initially requested four. The Common Council granted
two at the June 12, 2018 meeting. Planner Trzebiatowski stated that the City
encourages developers to implement as many conservation principles as possible; Mr.
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Jewell has indicated he will do five. Alderman Borgman again noted that the 1,900 cul-
de-sac exceeds the recommended limit. Alderman Madden supports the developer
receiving four bonus lots. Alderman Kubacki moved to increase the bonus lots from
two to three. Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 6 in favor and Alderman
Madden opposed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kubacki moved to approve the Consent Agenda items. Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried. The following were approved:
Approve Purchase of New Pump in the amount of $41,735.00 for McShane Lift Station
Pump
Approve Acquisition Contracts and Authorize Signatures for Budget Approved
Expenditures Over $50,000 - DPW Truck, Plow and Wing
Common Council Minutes - May 22, 2018
Approval of Operator Licenses for Dawson Addis, Eric Baker, Debra Berthelsen,
Therese Blight, Joel Comp, Maria Dentice, Samuel Dixon, William Francis, Kerry
Heideman, Diane Hernitz, Jacoba Johnson, Jill Juds, Jan Kuzmic, Mekca Martin,
Joanna Matthes, Saralyn Maurer, Patricia Molkentin, Shannon Nowak, Justin Perer,
Ronald Petersen, Cynthia Powers, Mary Robbins-Lenk, Patti Schultz and Diane
Whitehouse.
Resolution #061-2018 - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources NR 208 -
Compliance Maintenance Resolution for 2017
Resolution #062-2018 - Approval of Various License Applications for the City of
Muskego for the Period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Resolution #063-2018 - Determination of Compensation for Personnel Called to Active
Military Duty
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1418 - An Ordinance to Revise and Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify
the General Ordinances of the City of Muskego.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden seconded; motion
carried.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS – Finance Committee – May 15, 2018
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine-Muskego Area
Chamber of Commerce – July 11, 2018 (Taste of Muskego)
Alderman Hammel made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
Approval of Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine-Atonement
Lutheran Church – September 15, 2018
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Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$4,828.05. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount of
$1,274,167.08. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $335,222.06. Alderman Hammel seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
The Aldermen gave brief updates from the various organizations they serve as liaisons.
A Special Common Council meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.