FCM19730207FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 8:OO P.M. by Mayor Gottfried. Also
present were Aldermen Cole, Dumke and Knudsen.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on January 17, 1973, were
reviewed and placed on file.
Terrence L. Aveni, 4279 N. 73rd St., Milwaukee, appeared to apply for
an Operators License. Ald. Cole moved to recommend Council approval of
the license. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
Chief Kraus appeared to discuss the following matters with the Committee:
1. Security light at the Police Station.
2. Purchase of Chief's vehicle.
3. Payment of wages rather than compensatory time for the police cadet.
The Mayor reported that the security light which the Highway Dept. installed
at the city garage cost $85.00 for the fixture and installation. Since
the Electric Company quoted $6.85 per month it was the feeling of the
committee that it would be best to do our own installation.
Ald. Cole moved to recommend the purchase of a 1971 Buick LeSabre from
Ripple Motors for a net cost of $2350.00.Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion
carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend payment of overtime to the police cadet
rather than compensatory time off due to the lengthy sick leave of a
dispatcher. Seconded by Ald. Cole. Motion carried.
A letter has been received from City Attorney Buckley which indicates
that in the future Rescue Squad and Personal Property collections will
be charged on a contingent fee basis of one-third of the amount of the
billings. In the event that suit becomes necessary the city will be
billed for the actual disbursements.
Ald. Cole moved for the approval of a "Gathering" License for the
Muskego Icetronauts to be held on February 18th or March 4th, 1973.
Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend to the Council the renewal of the lease with
Harold Diekfuss for the 33 acres at the Industrial Park site. Seconded
by Ald. Cole. Motion carried.
Ald. Cole hoved to recommend payment of general vouchers in the amount of
$131,211.48 and sewer utility vouchers in the amount of $5,217.34. Seconded
by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
City Clerk Bette Bowyer and Assessor Paul DeAngelis appeared to discuss
salaries for 1973.
-@ Bette Bowyer provided some facts and figures on the purchase vs. lease of
a new bookkeeping machine.
Ald. Ford joined the meeting at 9:45 P.M. to discuss the following matters:
1. 1973 salary for Park & Recreation Supt.
2. City Recycling Program 0 3. Dredging Committee recommendations
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0 Building Inspector Jerry Lee appeared to discuss the Mapping Program
of the city. Ald. Cole moved to recommend the authorization for Inman,
Inc. to begin the monumenting Program at an estimated cost of $11,000.00
and that the balance of the mapping be considered by the Finance Committee
who will interview the prospective firms. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion
carried.
Ald. Cole moved to recommend a transfer of funds in the amount of $272.75
from Acct. $1 602.049 Contingency Fund to Account $1525.014, Bldg. Inspector
Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried. dues, etc.
Ald. Cole moved to recommend passage of a resolution authorizing the
rental of a Burroughs L5000 bookkeeping machine at a cost of $431.00 per
month. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Cole. Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Cole, Sec'y.
Finance Committee