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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 6, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Gottfried. Also
present were Aldermen Ford, Dumke and Schamberg and Police Chief
Scholz.
The following persons appeared to apply for Operators Li.cense in the city:
William Garland
Kathy Sands
Kay Ehnert
Denise Lancour
Ald. Ford moved to recommend approval of Operators License for the
above listed persons. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Motion carried.
Aid. Schaumberg moved to recommend Council approval of a Gathering Permit
for st. Leonard's Home & School for 12/31/78 and for Muskego Moose Lodge
for 1/14/79 for a fisheree at Idle Isle. Seconded by Ald. Ford, motion
carried.
Ald. Ford moved to recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the
advertising of bids for six (6) 1979 model squad cars for the Police
Department. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Motion carried.
Chief Scholz appeared at the meeting to discuss the need to install
a new radio tower for the police department. He indicated that the
original tower was 80' tall and that the city has been experiencing
serious problems when trying to reach fire departments, rescue squad
and police personnel when they are needed. He further indicated that
the new tower would be 120' high, that the equipment presently in the
basement will be installed closer to the tower to reduce the loss
of power and that a new concrete pad will have to be set. He stated
that the quote for the cost of the tower from Ken Com and the estimated
cost of erecting the tower by Higgins Tower Service would total qmxinatel)
$8,662.00. Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend to the Common Council that
the new tower be installed and that the amount of $8,662.00 should be
transferred from Capital Budget - Unappropriated Surplus to the Police
Building Capital Budget. .
Chief Scholz also requested the committee consider the possibility of
hiring a receptionist-typist for his department for the second shift
under the CETA Program. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting
of the committee.
Kathy Horton appeared at the meeting to request that the vacant position
of Library Assistant, which is under the CETA Program, be filled outside
the CETA Program. She indicated that because of the restrictions CETA
places on the hiring of an individual she cannot find a qualified person.
She requested that she be permitted to promote one of her pages into that
position and indicated that she would not fill the vacant page for six
months. She noted that the CETA funding of the position was to expire
in July, 1979, and further, that the amount of money involved would be
minimal. Ald. Dmke moved to grant the request of Librarian Kathy
Horton. Seconded by Ald. Ford. Motion carried.
Mayor Gottfried discussed with the committee the need for salary
adjust the 1978 salary of the two employees by $250.00. Seconded by
adjustments for two park maintenance personnel. Ald. Ford moved to
Ald. Schaumberg. Motion carried.
The committee reviewed a communication from the City Treasurer requesting
permission to write off uncollectible personal property taxes for the
years of 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 in the amount of $1,495.82. Ald. Ford
moved to recommend to the Common Council to write off $1,495.82 as
being uncollectible personal property taxes. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg.
Motion carried.
The committee reviewed a communication from City Assessor Paul DeAngelis
requesting that $450.00 be transferred from Account #50400-2100 Profes-
sional Services, to Account #504P0-1110, Other Salaries & Wages. Ald.
Dumke moved to grant the request. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Motion
carried.
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Mrs. Patty Rutzen and Mrs. Maryanne Peroceschi. Same placed on file. The committee acknowledged receipt of letters of resignation from
The Committee reviewed a request from Mr. and Mrs. Ed P.uck requesting
that their rental lease for the former police building be extended
an additional four (4) months. The communication indicated that
they have had problems because of shortages of materials and inclement
weather. Ald. Ford advised the committee that the house they are
building is closed in. Followirg discussion, Ald. Dumke moved to
recommend to the Council a two month extension. Seconded by Ald.
Schaumberg. Motion carried.
The committee reviewed a communication from Building Inspector Lee
requesting that $42.87 be transferred from Account ~#52500-3614 to
Account #52500-3513 for the purpose of new state requirements for
certification of the energy code which will take effect on 12/1/78.
Ald. Dumke moved to grant the request, seconded by Ald. Ford. Motion
carried.
Mayor Gottfried discussed with the committee the r\eed to renew the
lease for the former city hall with the Muskego Fine Arts, Inc. The
material will be discussed at the next meeting of the cormnittee.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to renew the fire protection contracts between
the city and the Tess Comers Volunteer Fire Department and the
Muskego Volunteer Fire Company for the year 1979. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke. Motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Schaumberg, Sec'y
Finance Conunittee
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