FCM19890208AMENDED
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
a MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 8, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Salentine. Also present were Committee Members Dumke, Hilt and
Penovich, City Clerk Marenda, Treasurer Sanders, Chief Johnson and Jerry Hulbert, President of Parks & Recreation Board.
The following persons appeared to apply for an Operator's License:
Theresa Kaczkowski
Kenneth Kremnitzer
Debbie Strosina
Ald. Hilt moved to recommend approval of the above applicants
subject to receipt of favorable police reports. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed license application for Caradaro Club
with Consiglio Cirillo. Ald. Hilt moved to approve license
subject to surrender of current license. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
motion carried. Until surrender of license, restaurant can open
but may not sell beer or liquor.
The Committee reviewed application for a Class B Fermented Malt
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Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for James J. Michalak
for the property addressed W125 S9861 North Cape. Mr. Michalak was informed that there is no license available at this time and that the application will be held in the Clerk's office until such time as a license becomes available.
The Committee reviewed sale of city-owned property on McShane.
Ald. Hilt moved to place a weekend advertisement in the Milwaukee Journal and also an advertisement in the Muskego Sun. Seconded
by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to initiate a rezoning request for a piece of
property located on Schultz Lane & Durham Drive for Lynn Kurer from RS2 to RS2/00S and that the $75.00 fee be waived, subject to
the property being rezoned. If the rezoning is not approved, the $75.00 will become the responsibility of Lynn Kurer. Lynn Kurer
has agreed, in turn, to sell the parcel involved in the Schultz Lane project at no cost to the City for road right-of-way
purposes. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee discussed procedure for release of funds with
Treasurer Sanders in regard to Letters of Credit and the Willow Pond Escrow Account. The Committee requests that Treasurer Sanders & Assistant Director & Land Use Administrator develop a
policy in regard to Letters of Credit and Interest Bearing
l Accounts.
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The Committee discussed values for the 1989 State Property
Insurance and directed the Mayor & Clerk to review and send
suggested values to the State.
The Committee reviewed Maintenance Contract for the A B Dick
offset machine with Robertson, Inc. for $672.00 for the period from March 1, 1989 to February 28, 1990. Ald. Dumke moved to approve. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee discussed the takeover of Highway L (Janesville
Road) by Waukesha County and noted that Waukesha County has taken
on the maintenance responsibilities for the traffic signals
located at Highway L & Tess Corners Drive and Highway L & Lannon
Drive. Ald. Hilt moved to recommend transfer of ownership of the
traffic signals. Seconded by Aid. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed amendments to Chapter 12.01 (Liquor
Ordinance) of the Municipal Code with City Clerk Marenda. The
Committee recommends adoption of the proposed amendments and has
set a policy that all operators in the City of Muskego shall be
licensed in all Class B establishments.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from Recreation Supervisor
Schweitzer advising that the Muskego Historical Society appeared
before the Parks and Recreation Board to request the release of certain artifacts, as they attempt to reach a settlement with
former Society member, Charles Damaske. After review of the request, the Parks and Recreation Board is recommending the release of the artifacts outlined in exhibit "A" presented to the
Board. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend release of the artifacts.
Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Commitee reviewed request for budgeted expenditure for the
Parks Department in correspondence from Park Supervisor Theis
dated January 24, 1989. The request is for a 314 ton pick up
which was approved as a capital outlay for 1989, and also allocation of monies for the area light located at Idle Isle boat
launch which has not been budgeted. The Committee directed that both items be reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Board at their
meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, and that these items will then be reviewed by the Finance Committee at their February
14, 1989 meeting.
Chief Johnson appeared before the Committee to request reducing
the Police Department's fleet by one vehicle and compensating the Chief for use of his own vehicle. The Committee deferred action
until the February 22, 1989 meeting.
The Committee reviewed maintenance agreement with BFI Waste
Disposal for the period February 1, 1989 through Januay 31, 1989 at a monthly charge of $47.00 for the City Hall and $25.00 for
the Police Department. Ald. Hilt moved to approve. Seconded by
Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
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The Committee reviewed the present policy of providing a "bad check" service to the Community with Chief Johnson.
free When - business people receive bad checks from the bank indicating
"insufficient funds", they will bring the check to the Police
Department who, in turn, send a certified letter to the person
advising them of the law and the importance of making good on the
check. The success rate of check writers paying the business the
amount owned is approximately 75%. municipal citation. The remaining 25% receive a
The cost to the City to provide this service is $2.00 postage for the certified letter and time spent by staff
taking the information and processing. Chief Johnson proposes a $5.00 service fee to partially cover costs and to minimum on bad checks they would handle. Ald. Hi1 E lace a $10.00 moved to
recommend approval of establishing a $10.00 service fee and a $10.00 minimum. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed consideration of Parks & Recreation Board recommendation on short term organization regarding the
Recreation Supervisor position with Ald. Dan Hilt, Parks & Recreation Board Council Representative and Parks & Recreation
Board President Jerry Hulbert. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend reconsideration of Resolution #2-89 and amending to increase both
the Parks Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor salary range at the 18 month level to $28,217.29 for 1989 and $29,063.81 for
1990, and to recommend studying the possibility of adding a part-
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time employee to be part of the 1990 budget. Seconded by Ald.
Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed service agreement with Central Office
Systems Corp. for the Department of Planning & Development's copy machine for 1989 in the amount of $547.62. Ald. Dumke moved to
approve. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
Ald. Hilt moved to approve payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $6,452.38 for 1988 and $170,316.29 for 1989. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Hilt moved to approve payment of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $98,773.10 for 1988 and $6,333.74 for 1989 Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Seconded by
The meeting adjourned at 1O:lO P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Mitchel E. Penovich
ca Secretary