COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 9/10/2019
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
September 10, 2019
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine
Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at :0 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Engelhardt and Madden. Also
present: City Attorney Warchol, Police Chief Rens, Finance and Administration Director
Mueller, Finance and Administration Assistant Director Mustapich and Deputy Clerk
Blenski. Absent: Alderpersons Kapusta and Kubacki.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke in opposition to proposed Resolution #080-2019
regarding the City’s contribution to the Lake District:
Ryan Wachholz, S70 W18855 Gold Drive
Suzi Link-Manson, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive
Howard Schneider, W186 S6850 Jewel Crest Drive
Patrick Moore, W188 S7634 Oak Grove Drive
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Steve Olson, S74 W19088 Bay Court
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #079-2019 – Authorize Execution of the Labor Agreement between the
Muskego Police Association and the City of Muskego for January 1, 2020 –
December 31, 2022. Labor Attorney Ryan Heiden was present. Alderperson
Madden moved for adoption. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Attorney
Heiden reviewed the highlights of the three-year Agreement and noted that the
Association has ratified it. Mayor Chiaverotti stated that Council President
Alderperson Kubacki was present during negotiations. Motion carried
unanimously. The Mayor thanked Attorney Heiden for his attendance. Director
Mueller and Assistant Director Mustapich left the meeting.
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Resolution #080-2019 – Resolution to Determine the City of Muskego and Little
Muskego Lake District Roles and Responsibilities with Regard to Lake
Management, Drawdowns, Dredging Projects, and Equitable Lake District Fee
Payments. Alderperson Wolfe moved to defer. He would like the entire
Council to vote on this issue. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion carried
4 in favor and Alderperson Engelhardt voting no.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Borgman moved to approve all items. Alderperson Madden
seconded; motion carried unanimously. The following were approved:
An Operator License for Adam Vanderheyden
Common Council Minutes – August 27, 2019
Resolution #074-2019 – Approval of Certified Survey Map - Michalski
Resolution #075-2019 – Re-Approval of Certified Survey Map - Janusz
Resolution #076-2019 – Approval of MMSD Conservation Easement for
Baylane Drive Reconstruction Project
Resolution #077-2019 – Approval of Reduction to Letter of Credit for
Muskego Lakes Estates LLC
Resolution #078-2019 – Establishing Traffic Regulations (Stop Sign – Byron
Road)
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – August 13, 2019
Plan Commission – August 6, 2019
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1433 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 132, Section 132-9., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Alcohol Beverages – Temporary Licenses).
Ordinance #1434 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 267, Section 267-7., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants –
Investigation and Issuance).
Ordinance #1435 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 191, Section 191-24., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Outdoor and Refuse Burning). Attorney
Warchol explained that the proposed language to be added was in the previous
Municipal Code. When General Code did the recodification, the language was
removed. The Police Chief is requesting it be put back.
Ordinance #1436 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 278, Section 278-7., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Public Waters and Beaches – Boats Used for
Towing).
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LICENSE APPROVALS
Approval of a “Class B” License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquor and Class “A” Dance Hall License for Erin’s Coffee Bean, LLC d/b/a
Vintage Grounds, S74 W16825 Janesville Road, Agent Erin Zielinski
Alderperson Madden moved to approve. Alderperson Borgman seconded.
Motion carried 4 in favor and Alderperson Engelhardt voting no.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $27,764.06. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount
of $11,281.47. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $408,044.63. Alderperson Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $352,287.19. Alderperson
Madden seconded; motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Alderperson Borgman announced that he will not run for re-election as the third district
representative in the spring of 2020.
There were no Updates from the Aldermanic Liaisons.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.