FCM19750119FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1975
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gottfried at 7:30 P.M. Also
present were committee members Dumke, Foldy and Schaumberg. Aldermen
Wallner, Colburn and Ford were also present at the meeting.
Mr. Joseph Vesbach appeared at the meeting regarding his claim for damage
done by the city as a result of the use of soil boring equipment on the
property rented from the city. Mr. Vesbach claims that at least two
acres of soybeans were damaged, that he achieved 50 bushel per acre yield and
that soybeans are selling at $8.00 per bushel. He objected to the Finance
Cormnittee's decision to recommend damages on the basis of rental costs'
per acre or $15.60. The committee reviewed the report from Mr. Bertram
in which he advised that less than an acre had been damaged. The committee
deferred any further discussion until Mayor Gottfried had the opportunity
to contact the Waukesha County Agriculture Agent regarding cost of prep-
aration of land on a per acre basis. Mayor Gottfried was also directed to co
contact the company which did the soil borings.
The following persons appeared to apply for Operators Licenses:
Mr. James Lovald, Muskego, Wis.
Mr. Richard Van Scoy, Franksville, Wis.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of Operators License for James
Lovald and Mark DeBack. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
A representative of Aquamarine Corporation was present at the meeting to
discuss all aspects of a weed harvester and its capability. Ald. Schaumberg
moved to recommend Council approval of the purchase of a weed harvester
and related equipment at a cost not to exceed $76,790.00. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
The committee acknowledged letters of resignation as of February 28, 1975,
from Mrs. Sue Mueller and from Mrs. Patty Tregaskes as of March 7, 1975.
The committee reviewed a letter from Ken Com Corporation explaining cost
increases. Ald. Foldy moved to recommend Council approval of a resolution
authorizing the advertising of bids for maintenance of all of the city's
radio equipment. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend Council approval of a resolution to
refund delinquent sewer usage charge in the amount of $19.80 to Mr. and Mrs.
Manfred Opitz as per letter of explanation from Treasurer Jean Sanders.
Applications for employment were received and placed on file.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to pay $352.54 to Guthrie, Inc. for a pump charge
from 1971. Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to approve "Gathering" permit for Muskego Icetronauts
for February 8 and 9, 1975, and for St. Leonard's Home and School for
April 5, 1975. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of payment of general vouchers in
the amount of $239,986.48 payable- 1/28/75 Seconded by Ald. Foldy, .motion
carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of payment of sewer utility vouchers
in the amount of $3,243.91. Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Schaumberg, Sec'y.
Finance Committee
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