COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 9/25/2018
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
September 25, 2018
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger 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
Mayor Chiaverotti gave a brief update regarding the Women Mayors of America Conference she
attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki requested that Resolution #084-2018 be removed from Consent.
Alderperson Borgman moved to approve the remaining items. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The following were approved:
Common Council Minutes – September 11, 2018
Operator Licenses for Leanne Block, Dawn Brust, Amy Budney, Bobby Gallegos, Jeffrey
Novak, Barbara Schroeder and Amanat Tiwana
Resolution #082-2018 – Approval of Wisconsin Statewide Debt Collection Agreement
Resolution #083-2018 – Dedication of Public Improvements for Lots 1-3 of CSM 11565
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #084-2018 – Establishing Traffic Regulations (Reducing Speed Limit on Hillendale
Drive from 35 mph to 30 mph)
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded.
Discussion took place regarding whether reducing the speed limit would be beneficial.
Director Kroeger supported the proposed reduction. There are an increased number of
students attending Mill Valley School. Police enforcement will hopefully reduce the
speeding and alleviate the amount of traffic on Hillendale Drive. Motion carried 7 in favor.
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REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – August 28, 2018
Public Works and Safety Committee – August 20, 2018
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1421 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 263.4 of the City of Muskego Municipal
Code (Fireworks). The City Attorney stated the proposed Ordinance provides a technical
change regarding Group Permits.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$27,810.43. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $1,595,024.02. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the
amount of $1,748,453.63. Alderperson Hammel seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $338,766.82. Alderperson Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Alderperson Engelhardt stated the Little Muskego Lake District Annual Meeting would be held
on Thursday, October 4, 2018.
CLOSED SESSION
Alderperson Engelhardt moved to convene into Closed Session pursuant to:
Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled agenda,
the Common Council will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for
discussion/action relative to: Boxhorn Facility Lease Agreement and to take such further action
as may be necessary and appropriate with respect to such matters.
A Closed Session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of 19.85(1)(g)
Wis. Stats., 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 or is likely to become involved.
Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Common Council will convene in Open Session to
consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above-
listed deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon.
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Alderperson Kubacki seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
OPEN SESSION
Alderperson Borgman moved to convene into Open Session. Alderperson Kubacki
seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. Alderperson Hammel
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.