COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 4/14/2020
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
April 14, 2020
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:09 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, Deputy Clerk Blenski, and Mayor Elect Petfalski.
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 congratulated all the newly-elected officials.
Mayor Chiaverotti recognized Alderperson Neil Borgman for his 16 years of service
as the representative of District 3.
The Mayor stated this was her last meeting; she expressed her gratitude to all
members of the Council, the community, and staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Chiaverotti read the Arbor Day Proclamation and the Fair Housing
Proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve the March 30, 2020 Common Council
minutes. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded. Alderperson Engelhardt moved to
amend the minutes to add, “He invited the prayers of repentance and
consecration of all people of faith on behalf of our Nation, State, and City during
the State of Emergency.” The amended language should be inserted after the
sentence where Alderperson Engelhardt thanked the Mayor, Chief Rens and City Staff
under Communications and Miscellaneous Business. Alderperson Wolfe seconded;
motion carried. Alderperson Madden moved to approve the minutes as
amended. Alderperson Hammel seconded; motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve an Operator License for Megan Lay, Lori
Rutzinski, Brian Stenske, and Joshua White. Alderperson Hammel seconded;
motion carried.
Resolution #025-2020 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Brian and Gail James.
Alderperson Madden moved to approve. Alderperson Kubacki seconded;
motion carried.
Resolution #026-2020 - Resolution to Adopt an Emergency Responder Sick Leave
Policy Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Alderperson Wolfe moved to approve.
Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
Resolution #027-2020 - Acceptance of NextGen 9-1-1 Reimbursement Grant in the
Amount of $21,000. Alderperson Hammel moved to approve. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Resolution #028-2020 - Award of Bid - 2020 Road Improvement Program. Director
Kroeger recommends the bids submitted by Payne & Dolan be accepted for a total
amount of $652,130.35. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson
Madden seconded; motion carried.
Resolution #029-2020 - Award of Bid - 2020 Field Renovation Project. Director
Kroeger recommends the bids submitted by Beilfuss Corporation be accepted for a
total amount of $21,070.00. Alderperson Madden moved to approve. Alderperson
Hammel seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount
of $137,396.67. Alderperson Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$3,729.69. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $710,544.59. Alderperson Hammel seconded; motion carried.
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Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Debt Service
in the amount of $1,379,202.63. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion
carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $194,733.25. Alderperson Hammel
seconded; motion carried.
There were no updates or other business for the Council to consider.
CLOSED SESSION
Alderperson Kubacki moved to convene into Closed Session pursuant to the
following:
Following conclusion of consideration of the portion of its regularly scheduled agenda listed
above, the Common Council will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for
the purpose of discussing the skills, performance, and workloads of specific employees in
consideration of the possible creation of a Human Resources position for the City.
A Closed Session for the purpose specified above is authorized pursuant to the provisions of
19.85(1)(c) and (f), Wisconsin Statutes, "considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has
jurisdiction or exercises responsibility" and
"consideration of financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific
persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of
charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies that, if discussed in public,
would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect on the reputation of any person mentioned
in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations."
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 deliberation or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon.
Alderperson Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor.
OPEN SESSION
Alderperson Borgman moved to reconvene into Open Session. Alderperson
Madden seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Christine Crisp.