FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 10/11/2016
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 11, 2016
6:00 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta and Kubacki as well as City Attorney Warchol and
Finance and Administration Director Mueller.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Director Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 27, 2016
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve. Alderman Engelhardt seconded;
motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval of Operator Licenses for
Sarah Antisdel, Erick Dohve, Steve Gagliano, Melissa Kraemer, Samantha Loftus,
Jenna Poppe, Erika Schluge, Jill Stelmaszewski and Michael Thomas. Alderman
Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Expired Class A Dance Hall License and Review and
Discussion Regarding “Class B” Liquor/Beer License and Licenses for Amusement Devices -
Chewy's Place Bar & Grill, LLC
Gretchen Snyder, the agent for the licenses held by Chewy's Place Bar & Grill, was requested
to appear before the Committee. Ms. Jodie Kaatz was in the audience and noted that Ms.
Snyder was running late. The Mayor stated that the Committee would continue with agenda
items and come back to this issue.
Approval of Taxi Driver Licenses - Muskego Senior Taxi Service
Andrea Hensiak, Joseph Ussel and Janet Dobson
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a $2,875,000
Taxable General Obligation Promissory Note
Director Mueller stated she just received the documentation and has not had an opportunity to
review it. Alderman Wolfe moved to defer. Alderman Madden seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $33,823.05. Alderman Madden seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in
the amount of $847,782.25. 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 $357,674.57. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Expired Class A Dance Hall License and Review and
Discussion Regarding “Class B” Liquor/Beer License and Licenses for Amusement Devices -
Chewy's Place Bar & Grill, LLC
While the Committee continued to wait for Ms. Snyder, City Attorney Warchol began the
discussion with Ms. Kaatz. She stated that she and her husband were involved with Chewy's
Place since it opened. Now, they are managing the establishment. Attorney Warchol asked if
Ms. Kaatz was a member of Chewy's Place Bar & Grill, LLC. Ms. Kaatz responded that Ms.
Snyder told her in August that she would become a member; however she has not seen any
documentation to confirm that.
Attorney Warchol provided information regarding the past noise complaints and the fact that
the Finance Committee discussed those with Ms. Snyder in June. At that time the Committee
recommended issuance of the Class "A" Dance Hall License with an expiration of October 1,
2016. The Committee's intent was to review the situation in September and determine if the
dance hall license would be extended. It appears the issue with noise has improved.
However, the license has now expired as a result of Ms. Snyder not appearing at the
September 27, 2016 Finance Committee. Ms. Kaatz stated that she would probably want to
have live music sometime during the remainder of the license year, which expires June 30.
2017. Attorney Warchol stated the license would have to be applied for and the Finance
Committee would have to review it and make a recommendation. Ms. Kaatz stated that she
understood. Attorney Warchol provided Ms. Kaatz with an dance hall license application.
Ms. Snyder arrived at approximately 6:25 p.m. Attorney Warchol explained what was
discussed prior to her arrival. He then noted the confusion regarding the liquor license
application and documentation that Chewy's Place Bar & Grill, LLC has a legal right to operate
a bar on the premises. After discussion with the Committee, the following was requested to be
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submitted to the City Attorney by Monday, October 17, 2016: a signed lease between the LLC
and the property owner, Mr. Kleczka and documentation that reflects that both Ms. Snyder and
Ms. Kaatz are members of the LLC. If there are any questions, Attorney Warchol reassured
Ms. Snyder that she should contact him.
Alderman Madden made a motion to defer until the next meeting, October 25.
Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.