FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 8/22/2017
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 22, 2017
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 Wolfe, Kapusta and Kubacki. Also present: Aldermen Hammel,
Borgman, Engelhardt and Madden, City Attorney Warchol, Police Chief Rens, Public Works and
Development Director Kroeger, IT Director Loudon, Finance and Administration Director
Mueller, Accountant Mustapich 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 - August 8, 2017
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Operator Application for Brooke Berthelsen
City Attorney Warchol reviewed Ms. Berthelsen’s record with the Committee. The Finance
Committee discussed the seriousness and responsibility regarding serving and consuming
alcohol with the applicant. Alderman Kubacki moved to recommend approval of the
license with a six-month review until June, 2019 expiration. Alderman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of an Operator License for
Rebecca Albert, Justin Bhatti, Alicia Bourdo, Adam Cervantes, David Fischbach, Jenna
Gleason, William Rupp and Kevin Webster. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Pop-Up Beer Garden Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Raised Grain Brewing Company
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Director Kroeger stated there is a proposed agreement with Raised Grain Brewing Co. to
provide a pop-up beer garden at Veteran’s Park on Friday, September 29, 2017 and Saturday,
September 30, 2017. Mr. Nick Reistad was present on behalf of Raised Grain. Mr. Kroeger
stated beer gardens have become a successful way to provide family-oriented gatherings while
offering a new revenue source for parks. This beer garden would be a trial run for the City.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried.
Approval of Light Fixture Replacement at Champions Village Subdivision
Director Kroeger stated light fixtures at the entrances to Champions Village need to be replaced.
There are two HPS fixtures at each entrance and the recommendation is to replace them with
one LED fixture. The cost is $4,640.25. Alderman Kapusta made a motion to approve.
Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Repainting Pickleball Courts at Lions Park
Mr. Kroeger stated two quotes were received with the lowest from Armstrong Paving in the
amount of $4,897.00. Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve. Alderman Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
of $42,844.29. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount
of $28,778.68. Alderman Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $384,392.50. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt
Service in the amount of $80,156.25. Alderman Kapusta 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 $321,887.57. Alderman Kubacki seconded;
motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki moved to adjourn at 5:54 p.m. Alderman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk