FCM19890222'FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Salentine. Also present were Committee Members Dumke, Hilt,
and Penovich, Chief Johnson, Ald. Patterson, Ald. Sanders, Aid. Repischak, City Clerk Marenda, Recreation Supervisor Schweitzer,
Parks Supervisor Theis, Jerry Hulbert (Parks & Recreation Board
Chairman) and those per the attached list.
The following person appeared to apply for an Operator License:
Scott Beierle
Ald. Hilt moved to recommend approval of the above applicant
subject to receipt of favorable police report. Seconded by Aid.
Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed application for a Class B Fermented Malt
Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for White House Inn (formerly Family Connection) with Mr. Michael Daniels. Ald. Hilt
moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed Common Council referral of the Parks
Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor salaries. Numerous
discussions took place. Ald. Penovich moved to convene into
Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(l)(c), Considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session. Aid. Hilt moved to
increase both the Recreation Supervisor & Parks Supervisor salary range at the 18 month level to $28,217.29 for a two year contract
for 1989 and 1990. A study will be instituted immediately and if the recommendation is to hire a new employee, that employee will
be hired and the position funded from the 1989 Contingency
Account. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee
requests that the City Clerk check with the League of
Municipalities and other agencies to obtain information on firms
available to conduct study. The study is to address the following: -
1. If additional hours are required in the Recreation
Department, and
2. To evaluate the ef.ficiency of the department
The Committee reviewed Administrative fee for management of Escrow Accounts. Ald. Hilt moved to defer until the March 8
Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
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The Committee discussed Police Department vehicles with
Chief Johnson. Chief Johnson is proposing that the Police Chief
receive an auto allowance for use of own vehicle for work use in
lieu of vehicle being provided by the City. Ald. Hilt moved to
recommend approval of an annual auto allowance for Police Chief
of $3,200 per year, plus installation of various police
equipment. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed establishing a policy for Service Agreements. The following policy will be implemented : All
Service Agreements will be included in the Common Council packet,
but will not require a separate resolution for each item. The
agreements will receive Common Council approval through adoption of the Finance Committee minutes.
The Committee reviewed proposed amendment to 1989 Budget with City Clerk Marenda. Aid. Dumke moved to recommend transfer of
$76,952.00 from the Contingency Account to the Salary Accounts
and to transfer $39,628.00 from Account #7200-1100 Recreation
Department Salaries & Wages to f/7200-1110 Recreation Department
Salaries & Wages-Other. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
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The Committee reviewed Offer to Purchase of City-owned land on
Wentland received from Jacek & Lucy Miskowiec in the amount of
$17,000, with a closing date of April 15, 1989. Ald. Hilt moved to recommend approval of offer. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed request for Release of Funds for
Durhamswood No. 2 Subdivision in the amount of $4,000 from the
Letter of Credit for sanitary sewer portion of the account. Ald.
Hilt moved to approve release of $4,000. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
motion carried.
Delinquent Personal Property Taxes was removed from the Agenda.
The Committee reviewed request to charge interest on delinquent
accounts receivable with City Clerk Marenda. Ald. Dumke moved to
recommend approval of the following collection procedure:
1. Invoices due 30 days after billing.
2. If not paid within 30 days, a 1.5% interest penalty will
be added and rebilled.
3. If not paid within 60 days, an additional 1.5% interest
penalty added.
4 If not paid within 90 days, bill will be sent to
Collection Agency, or in the case of a property owner, placed on the tax roll, if the bill is related to that property.
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Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried. The l-l/Z% late charge
will not apply to Rescue Bills.
The Committee discussed proposed health inspections by Waukesha
County Health Department of all Class A and B license holders at
no charge to the City. Ald. Hilt moved to direct the City Clerk
to request the inspections. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed a list of Uncollectable Rescue bills
submitted by the City Clerk's Office. Ald. Dumke moved to
recommend approval of $3,076.44 as uncollectable. Seconded by
Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Premium Only Plan (Cafeteria Plan) with
City Clerk Marenda. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of
the plan. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed 1989 Capital Budget requests with Chief
Johnson. Chief Johnson is requesting permission to use monies
left from the purchase of other items to purchase a printer and
tape back-up. Ald. Hilt moved to approve the use of $1,000. left
from the purchase of the disc, $2,470 not spent on sirens, and
$8,500 budgeted already for a printer, to purchase a printer and
back-up tape. City Clerk Marenda advised the Committee that a factory refurbished Decision Data 6807 printer and tape backup
can be purchased for a total not to exceed $8,500. Ald. Dumke moved to approve the request. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion
carried.
The Committee discussed establishing front foot assessment and
set interest rate for all 1989 water projects. Ald. Hilt moved
to approve Consumer Price Index for 1989 of 4.7% which will
result in the following:
Residential: $15.29 Commercial: $17.47
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The establishment of a 1989 interest rate for Water Assessments
is being referred to the Public Utility Committee.
Ald. Dumke moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Mitchel E. Penovich Secretary
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