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FCM19781009FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9, 1978 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gottfried at 8:OO P.M Also present were Aldermen Schaumberg and Dumke Ald. Ford arrived at 9 30 P M following the Park and Recreationboard meeting. Mrs Bette Bowyer, City Clerk, appeared to present her budget for 19 79. and, A\B. -3\ENKOS. I Mr Paul DeAngelis, City Assessor, appeared to present his budget for 1979 Municipal Justice Richard Wittbrot appeared to discuss his budget for 1979 Ald Schaumberg moved to recommend Council approval of a "Gathering" Permit for the Muskego Icetronauts for October 15, 1978, at the corner of Woods Rd and Racine Ave. Seconded by Ald Dumke Motion Carrie?: Two applications fcr employment were received and placed on file The committee r.eviewed a communication from Parks and Recreation Director regarding failure of Muskego Fine Arts, Inc to pay their share of the cost of repairing the water system in the former city hall He indicated that Mr Charles Damaske had agreed to that arrangement notices have been sent to Mr Damaske but to no avail. He indicated almost one year ago Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that several that since their lease is up in 1978 the matter should be reviewed before another lease is executed The committee reviewed a communication from Linda Pellman requesting that she be allowed to use one week's vacation earned in 1978 in 1979 in order that she can go to Hawaii in February. The committee noted that the Parks and Recreation Director and the Bc.ilding Inspector had recommended approval of the request Ald. Schaumberg moved to approve the request Seconded by Ald Dumke Motion carried. The Committee discussed the problems caused by former employees re- qliesting payment of salary for attendance at court hearings. Ald. Dumke moved to establish the following policy Separated employees should be subpoened by the Clerk of Courts and receive the. standard witness fees and travel expenses in the event their appearance in court is necessary Seconded by Ald Schaumberg Motion carried. Fire Chief Martin and Assistant Chief Mack of the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company appeared to present their budget for 1979. Following considerable discussion relating to the problems of the communication system the Finance Committee agreed that when the department chooses to sever its relations with Ken Com the city will pay for the cost of maintenance of the fire department's radios on a time and material basis. Chief Bierbach, Mr. Joe Dibb and Mr E. J Salentine of the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department appeared to present their 1979 budget. A simiiar arrangement to that of the Muskego Volunteer Fire Dept for the payment of maintenance and repairs of radio equipment owned by the Tess Corners Fire Dept will be instituted e e Finance Committee October 9, 1978 Page 2. A communication from I.C. System, Inc. regarding a claim by Marek Lithographics in the amount of $3,079.34 was rece.ived and placed A communication from Building Inspector Lee requ sting a transfer of funds in the amount of $435.00 from Contingency to Account 52500-3613 (Meetings, Conferences and Conventions) was reviewed. The communication indicated that the main reason for the needed transfer was the State requirement that inspectors must be certified to approve plumbing for one and two family buildings He indicated that the certification program required attendance at a c0nferenc.e and the taking of an Ald. Schaumberg. Motion carried. examination Ald. Dumke moved to grant the request Seconded by Parks and Recreation Director Steven Pischke and Parks and Recreation budget for 1979 Board President, Richard Arrowood, appeared to present their proposed Mayor Gottfried advised the committee tf.at there was need for a firm policy as to payment of wages in the event bad weather either requires the closing of city hall or prevents the employee from coming to work Ald Dumke moved that the following policy shall be established f- - In the event inclement weather prohibits an employee of the city from coming to work he shall not be paid for the time lost. If the employee is at work and inclement weather requires that he be sent home he shall be pzid for a minimum of two hours work, however, he .hall not be paid for hours not worked. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried A communication from the State Department of Transportation indicating the payment of $54,637.97 was received and placed on file. Ald. Ford moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 11 00 P M Respectfully submitted, Paul J Schaumberg, Sec'y.