COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 9/24/2019
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
September 24, 2019
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine
Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and
Madden. Also present: City Attorney Warchol and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
(It should be noted that a motion was made and seconded at the Committee of the
Whole meeting held prior to this Common Council meeting. The recommendation from
the COW was to amend Resolution #080-2019 to have the City contribute 15% of the
total 2020 Little Muskego Lake District budget but not to exceed a cap determined by
taking the average of the Lake District budgets for the past five years.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke:
Ryan Wachholz, S70 W18855 Gold Drive – In favor of the proposed amendment.
Howard Schneider, W186 S6850 Jewel Crest Drive – Opposed to Ordinance #1436.
Ken Fries, W175 S7229 Lake Drive
Suzi Link-Manson, W172 S7297 Lannon Drive – Resolution #080-2019 has incorrect
information.
Steve Olson, S74 W19088 Bay Court – In favor of the proposed amendment.
Supports Ordinance #1436.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Alderperson Borgman seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The following were
approved:
An Operator License for Jacquelyn Bykowski, Nicholas Eineichner, Lauren Harrod,
Robert Kerber, Christine Pozayt, Annamaria Robel and Michael Sobczak
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Resolution #081-2019 – Authorizing Resolution for Urban Forestry Grant and Urban
Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Programs.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 Engelhardt moved to approve. Alderperson Borgman seconded.
Alderperson Kubacki stated:
He strongly objects to the proposed amendment recommended at COW.
The proposed amount that the City would contribute is high.
The City contribution is not an economic need.
The Lake District residents are asking the City to fund the preservation of their
properties.
Alderperson Borgman moved to amend the Resolution to have the City contribute
15% of the 2020 Little Muskego Lake District budget but not to exceed a cap
determined by taking the average of the last five year Lake District budgets
Alderperson Wolfe seconded.
City Attorney Warchol stated he understands the proposed amendment. However,
some of the WHEREAS paragraphs in the Resolution are not accurate. He requested
that the Council allow him to correct the Resolution as well as insert the proposed City
contribution. The Resolution could be deferred at this meeting and brought back to the
next one. Several Council members objected to deferral. The City Attorney was
directed to correct the Resolution with the Council voting on the issue tonight. Motion
to amend carried 5 in favor and Alderpersons Kubacki and Madden voting no.
Resolution #080-2019, as amended, adopted 5 in favor and Alderpersons Kubacki
and Madden voting no.
Ordinance #1433 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 132, Section 132-9., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Alcohol Beverages – Temporary Licenses).
Second Reading. Alderperson Engelhardt moved to approve. Alderperson
Kubacki seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
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). Second Reading. Alderperson Madden moved to
approve. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
Ordinance #1435 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 191, Section 191-24., of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Outdoor and Refuse Burning). Second
Reading. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Borgman
seconded. The City Attorney reviewed the proposed amendment. Alderperson
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Engelhardt moved to amend to add “and campfires” to §191-24 A., to also add M.
to that same section to read, “Wind velocity shall not be more than 15 miles per
hour as recorded by the U.S. Weather Bureau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and to
strike the existing section N. Alderperson Kubacki seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor. Ordinance #1435, as amended, adopted 7 in favor.
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). Second Reading. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson
Madden seconded. Motion carried with Alderperson Kapusta voting no.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – August 27, 2019
Public Works and Safety Committee – August 19, 2019
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$41,156.99. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $422,197.89. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion carried 7 in
favor.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service
in the amount of $1,771,703.63. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Motion carried 7
in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $347,345.87. Alderperson Madden
seconded; motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There were no Updates from the Aldermanic Liaisons.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. Alderperson Kubacki
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.