FCM19760204FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
.MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 4, 1976
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gottfried at 7:40 P.M. Also
present were Aldermen Schaumberg, Foldy and Dumke.
*he following persons appeared to apply for Operators License:
Devin Scheller 19095 S,. Mhndlake Rd., Windlake, WI
Pauline Rosecky S63 Wl8p47 College Ave., Muskego, WI
Jacamino Peroceschi W188 S7666 Oak Grove Rd., Muskego, WI
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palokonis appeared to apply for a Class "B" Fermented
Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for S102 W19570 Kelsey Dr,,
(former Mead's Tavern).
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of Operators License for Devin
Scheller, Pauline Rosecki and Jacamino Peroceschi, subject to receipt
of favorable medical and fingerprint reports. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved for the approval of Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage
nd Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert Palokonis subject to receipt
f favorable fingerprint report. Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried. a
Ald. Dumke moved for the approval of "Gathering" Permit for Muskego
Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary for April 3, 1976, at the fire department
sub-station on Racine Ave., Seconded by Ald. Foldy, motion carried.
Jean Sanders, City Treasurer, appeared to discuss the need for a deputy
treasurer who would be at her dispzsa?. She explained to the committee
there was a great need to train s,r.;w?one so that they can become knowledg-
able in all phases of her responsibilities in the event she became ill.
She further advised the cmittee t.kar need for help often became
secondary to the needs of the clerk's gFfice, particularly in the prepar-
ation and collection of tax bills. The committee agreed to look into the
possibility of having the receptionist-typist 11, who is also involved
in working for the Utility be available for appointment as deputy treasurer.
Municipal Justice Richard Wittbrot appeared at the meeting to discuss
his salary recmended to the Cormnon Council by the Finance Committee for
1976. He advised the committee that unless he were paid the $3,000.00
per year which he requested he would hold court once every two months
and send any cases which could not be handled to the County Court. Mr.
ittbrot explained that he uses his office help and attends special
eminars which makes the $1800.00 proposed by the cornittee as unreasonable. 3" A great deal of discussion was held regarding the possibility of holding
two court sessions per month. The committee expressed the opinion that
it would cut down the amount of time spent in court by the defendants
and certainly would reduce the congestion problem which has been so
prevhlent in the past months. Mr. Wittbrot advised the cmittee that if
e would receive the requested $3,000.00 he would not be adverse to
olding two court sessions a month if and when lie felt it was- needed. It
was the decision of the committee to recommend to the Council an amenddent
to the salary resolution increasing his proposed salary to $2400.00 per
year. It was further the decision of the committee to study the possibil-
ities of abolishing the position of Municipal Justice and referring all
court work to the County as is done in several neighboring municipalities.
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Finance Conunittee
February 4, 1976
City Clerk Bette Bowyer, Assessor Paul DeAngelis, Police Chief Kraus
and Lieatenants Zabel and Schulz appeared to discuss their proposed
salary for 1976.
Chief Kraus requested permission to sent Patrolman George Mielke to a
*special training class for one week which would qualify him for member-
ship in a Waukesha County Strategic Weapons Attack Team. He explained
that the special team was made up of an o€€icer from several communities
in Waukesha County, that the only cost to the city would be his wages
plus an estimated $50.00 incidental expense and that the city would not
be required.to pay overtime to cover his absence. Ald. Foldy moved to
approve the request, seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Sgt. Robert Klenz appeared at the request of the committee to discuss
his grievance regarding Article XI1 of the contract between the City of
Muskego and Teamsters Union Local No. 695. After a lengthy discussion
and a review of the meetings held with Sgt. Klenz and Chief Kraus it
was the cormnittee's decision to deny the grievance for the following
reasons :
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ARTICLE XII, Sections 1 and 2 do not provide the employee the right
to remove a fellow employee from a particular shift simply because
he does not like the hours he is working.
ARTICLE XI11 of the agreement, entitled, Management Rights Reserved,
provides, in part, that the management of the work and direction of
the working gorces, including the right to hire, promote, demote,
etc., is invested in the employer. It also states-that the employer
may adopt reasonable rules and amend the same froxn time to time.
General Order 11135, dated March 7, 1926.. gi policy;GwdC?izs been -ins
effectl~€or:.manj.y_ears; - _states'that'allass,ig'ments-and'shi'fts'wlil. be
ma@%c,cording to certain critermn the following order: ~. ~- . -
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(1) The best interest of the department pertaining to the
logical and equal distribution of talent and the operational
time of day for functional assignments.
personal life and professional goals.
) The best interests of the individual officer pertain to his
(3) Seniority, all other criteria being equal.
Change of shift assignment will be made whenever vacancies
occur or special circumstances dictate a change. Seniority shift
change requests will not be considered unless a vacancy occurs.
The creation of a fifth team did not result in a vacancy of the
team captain position. Thus, since no vacancy was available any
attempt to replace the present team captain would be construed as
imposing a claim to a position already filled by a fellow
sergeant.
Finance Committee
February 4, 1976
Mayor Gottfried reported to the committee that the attorneys for Mr:.
Schwefel have requested that the Finance Committee consider recommending
to the Council a price of $58,000.00 rather than the appraised $48,000.00
for the property on Little Muskego Lake adjacent to the dam. Mayor * ottfried was directed to advise". . Schwefel-Jhat'tiiey- woul'd not :make such a
ecommendation to the Council.
The meeting ecessed at 12:45 A.M. February 5th with plans to reconvene
on February 2 th following the Public Works Committee meeting.
The meeting reconvened on Thursday evening at 9:45 P.M. Present were
Chairman Gottfried, Aldermen Foldy, Dumke and Schaumberg.
The committee reviewed its discussion with Assessor Paul DeAngelis regarding
his proposed salary for 1976. The committee noted that Mr. DeAngelis
provided the committee with comparison figures from the City of Franklin
which has a similar population, valuation, etc. Mr. DeAngelis had also
pointed out that certification of all elected assessors will be required
as of January 1, 1977, that he had no objection to the near 7% increase
offer but he requested that the city review the base wage which he felt
was extremely low in comparison to other communities. Mayor Gottfried
eviewed the salaries shown in the 1975 Wage Benefit Survey of the Mil-
aukee Area Municipal Employers Association which showed that the Assessor
from the City of Muskego .is'the lowest of all communities belonging to the
Association. The cmittee agreed that once certification was an absolute
requirement a review of the base wage would be warranted, however, it was
their decision to recommend to the Common Council that the Assessor's salary
be increased 7% of his existing salary which is $13,700.00. ($1141.66 MO.)
to $14,659.00 (1221.58 per Mo.)
The committee next reviewed the discussion held with the City Clerk on
Wednesday night during which she requested that consideration be given
to raising her salary to the same percentage as that of her deputy clerk.
She pointed jut Ihpsalary as proposed was 6.3% compared to a 7.05% increase
for the deputy clerk. Although she supported the increase given to her
deputy she felt that in all fairness the Clerk's -9-should be increased
similarily. The Clerk reviewed for the committee the span of her respon-
sibilities. She also pointed out to the committee the need for additional
help particularly in the area of her bookkeeping. The committee reviewed
with the Clerk the salaries of other clerks in the area andexpressed
concern of the inequities which can be created by using a straight percent-
age increase for all employees. The committee agreed that .it was esmiial
that someone become familiarized with the bookkeeping requirements of the
city hall so that the Clerk could spend more time in mana#ng'her office.
ich would provide a* 7% increase in the Clerk's salary which would raise
it from $13;9UU:OO (&J;l58.33 per Mo.) to $14,873.00. ($1,239.42 per Mo.).
The committ'ee then reviewed the request of the Chief of police and Lieuten-
ants for re-evaluation of their proposed salary and their concern that the
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a was the committee's decision to introduce an amendment to Resolution #5-76
~" mon'etary spread between themselves and their subordinates was becoming w sser-and with-overtime it was conceivable that the subordinate could be
aking more than his superior. The committee reviewed salaries for like
positions in the 1975 wage benefit survey of the Milwaukee Area Municipal
Employers Association and noted that the salaries paid -by the City of
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Muskego were comparable to others in the area. It was the decision of
the committee to not make any recommended changes forthe positions I) of Chief and Lieutenants ,however, they did agree that in the event the
final settlement between the patrolmen and sergeants resulted in.a
drastic reduction in the difference between subordinate and his superior
they would consider reviewing the salaries.
Ald. Foldy brought to the committee a request from Mr. Terry Buss to
transfer the total sewer assessment against his<property so that it
could be charged against a new lot created by division of the original
property located at W139 S6993 Sherwood Circle. Mayor Gottfried
advised Ald. Foldy that he had discussed the matter with the Clerk
and she agreed that such a request could create several problems not
the least of which would be the legality of such a transfer.
Ald. Foldy moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Schaumberg, Secretary
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