FCM19710505FINANCE COWITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
0 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 5, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gottfried at 8:OO P.M.
Also present were Aldermen Burgermeister, Narlock and Sapp.
Ald. Burgermeister was elected Secretary of the Committee.
The minutes of the previous meeting, held on April 21, 1971, were
reviewed and placed on file.
The following persons appeared to apply for Operators Licenses:
Kenneth Ratsch, W191 S7354 Shore Lane, Muskego
Jack 0. Marquardt, RR #l, Eagle, Wis.
James Gauker, 4900 Greenleaf Ct., Greenfield
Mrs. Evelyn Michaels, Route 1, Eagle, Wis. appeared to make application
for a Class "Bl' Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License.
Ald. Sapp moved to recommend Common Council approval of Operators
Licenses for Kenneth Ratsch, Jack 0. Marquardt and James Gauker, all
subject to receipt of favorable Medical and Fingerprint Reports.
Seconded by Ald. Narlock. Motion carried.
Ald. Narlock moved to recommend payment of sewer vouchers in the
amount of $204,835.72, payable May 11, 1971. Seconded by Ald. Sapp.
Motion carried.
A letter from the State of Wisconsin, dated 4/22/71, requesting that
the City withhold the issuance of Class "A" and "B" Licenses until
all delinquent taxes due the State of Wisconsin are paid in full.
Resolution #125-70 was reviewed. Ald. Sapp moved to recommend a
similar resolution for 1971. Seconded by Ald. Narlock. Motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to authorize Erv Merath to do some additional
roof repairs to eliminate the leaking in the storage room. Seconded
by Ald. Narlock, motion carried.
A letter from Engineer Clark Barry, dated 4/30/71, regarding city-owned
lots within the Northeast District, was read and discussed. The
Committee felt it would be best to wait until the sewers have been
installed and workable before recommending that they be placed on
the market for sale on a bid basis.
0 Mayor Gottfried advised the Committee that Mr. Clarence Patton has his
4.23 acres, including the lagoon and barn, for sale.
$63,708.08 was received from the State of Wisconsin, which represents
a portion of our Highway Aids for 1971.
$629.03 was received from the State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Natural
- .Resources, covering the balance of-money--due us for the operation of
our Water Safety Patrol €or 1970.
The Maintenance Agreement with Addressograph-Multigraph for the period
6/1/71 to 5/31/72,was discussed. Ald. Narlock moved to recommend
Common Council approval of another Maintenance Contract for the period
indicated. Seconded by Ald. Burgermeister. Motion carried. 0
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A bill from Guthrie-Lyons in the amount of $430.00, which covered
the costs of well testing at the City Hall Annex, was discussed.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to authorize payment of this voucher and
transfer the necessary funds to the proper account. Seconded by
Ald. Narlock. Motion carried.
Correspondence from the League of Suburban Municipalities regarding
the Labor Relations Survey, which will be prepared, was read and
discussed. Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend that the City enter
into this program at a total cost of $225.00. Seconded by Ald. Narlock.
Motion carried.
A letter from Blake Electronics, dated 4/29/71, was read. Mr. Blake
indicated that he was unable to obtain the necessary financing as
the City has not developed the Industrial Park as requested. Ald
Burgermeister moved to recommend the return of Mr. Blake's down
payment of $560.00 without interest. Seconded by Ald. Narlock.
Motion carried.
$4,040.00 was received from the State of Wisconsin in payment of
the State's participation in the cost of the sewerage treatment
plant.
A request from Walter Vesbach for additional rent for his land which
is leased by the city, due to the increase in the tax rate as well
as the assessment, was discussed. Ald. Burgermeister moved to request
a written opinion of City Attorney Buckley as to the meaning of
Paragraph 13 of the lease. Seconded by Ald. Narlock. Motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend entering into an agreement with
the State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Agriculture, for weights and measure
inspection, at a fee of $800.00 per year. Seconded by Ald. Narlock.
Motion carried.
Mayor Gottfried advised the Committee that Mr. Aldrich of the James
T. Barry Co. has requested that the city renew their exclusive listing
which expired May 3, 1971. A Committee of the Whole meeting is
suggested €or the near future.
Ald. Sapp moved to authorize payment of a voucher to Family Insurance
Specialists in the amount of $336.00 which covers the insurance for
four baseball teams, payable May 11, 1971. Seconded by Ald. Narlock.
Motion carried.
Ald. Sapp moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ald. Burgermeister.
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,