FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 8/23/2016
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 23, 2016
5:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Aldermen Wolfe, Engelhardt and Madden. Also present:
Aldermen Borgman, Kubacki and Kapusta (arrived at 5:38 p.m.) as well as City Attorney
Warchol, Community Development Director Muenkel, Director of Finance and Administration
Mueller and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 26, 2016
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval of Operator Licenses for
Ashley Bartowiak, Jennifer Bohme, Robert Bruss, Scott Byrnes, Richard Curley,
Tatjana Dacic, Phillip Kloss, Kristin Ksobiech, Julie Reichert, Jodi Ristow, Patti
Schultz, Ericka Shulta, Kathryn Sier, Michael Tersen and Alma Zavala. Alderman
Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Outside Dance Permit - Marx Pioneer Inn, W180 S7808 Pioneer
Drive, October 8, 2016 - Music from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Amendment to Licensed Premise to Include Parking Lot - The Suburban
Bourbon, S76 W17745 Janesville Road, August 24, 2016 - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of the temporary
amendment. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
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Recommend Approval of Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages - Muskego
Corvette Club - August 27, 2016
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
2015 AUDIT PRESENTATION
Ms. Vicki Hellenbrand of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause was present to review the highlights of the
City's 2015 financial statements and audit. She reviewed the “City of Muskego Report to the
Mayor and Common Council" noting the municipality's financial condition is very favorable.
Ms. Hellenbrand complimented Director Mueller and staff for the excellent job they do, and the
cooperation her firm receives to perform the audit. She also acknowledged the decisions
made by the Common Council, which have contributed to the City's positive financial position.
Mayor Chiaverotti thanked Ms. Hellenbrand for presenting the information. She also
recognized Director Mueller's efforts and attention to detail.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Approval to Apply for the 2016 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Mitigation Grant
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Eligibility for Exemption from the County Library Tax Levy for
2017
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded.
Recommend Approval of Edgewater Heights and Edgewater Heights Addition #1 Subdivider's
Agreement
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Update Per City Attorney Employment Agreement
Mayor Chiaverotti stated in accordance with the agreement, an update is to be provided after
six months. Everything is going very well. The agreement provides a $2,000 pay increase.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $31,195.69. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $12,701. Alderman Madden seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
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Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in
the amount of $158,136. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $321,336.46. Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Finance & Administration Department Quarterly Report
Director Mueller reported that the August election went well. The overall turnout was 30.5%.
The second quarter general fund operating results reflect a "leveling off" of the savings
recognized from the consolidation of the Parks Department with DPW, reorganization of the
Recreation Department and contracted Assessor services.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 5:57 p.m. Alderman Madden seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.