FCM19930908FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman De Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Patterson, Dumke
and Sanders and those per the attached list.
Mr. Jeffrey Bosanac, license holder for Jeff's Black Duck, did
not appear before the Committee as requested because of recent
violations at his establishment. The Committee requested Mayor
De Angelis to write to Mr. Bosanac advising that the City will
be looking into revocation procedures.
Mr. Michael K. Ermisch appeared before the Committee, per the
Committee's request, to discuss past violations. The Committee
advise him of their intent to closely monitor and that any
further violations will result in possible revocation or
suspension of his license.
Ald. Dumke moved to approve a Temporary "Class B" to Sell Wine
for St. Leonard Congregation for 9/24 and 9/25. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve an Operator's License for the
following applicants subject to receipt of applicable fees and
favorable police report:
David Furru Vernon Kittler
Carlyn Rittenhouse Douglas Schmidbauer
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee further reviewed Parks Superintendent's request for cleaning service for the newly remodeled Parks Garage.
Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of the initial
$315.00 for remodeling cleanup and twice weekly cleaning not to
exceed $200.00 monthly. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion
carried.
Don Vilione, representing the auditing firm of Conley,
McDonald, Sprague, appeared before the Committee to review
proposed engagement letter for the audit of the City's general
purpose financial statements for the year ending December 31,
1993. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of the
Engagement Letter at a 3.5% increase over last year. Seconded
by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
City Clerk Jean Marenda, Treasurer Jean Sanders and Assessor
Laura Mecha appeared before the Committee to discuss establishing salaries for the 1994-96 term of office. Ald.
Patterson moved to recommend approval of a 10% increase for the Clerk's salary scale. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion
carried. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend retaining the
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Assessor's salary scale at where it is presently. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried 2-1 with Ald. Dumke'casting a dissenting vote. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of a 10% increase for the Treasurer's salary scale. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee determined that the Aldermen's salary scale for Districts 1, 3 & 5 will remain
the same as well as the salary scale for the Municipal Judge.
The Committee reviewed request for starting wage increases for
the following positions which have been recommend by the Parks
and Recreation Board:
Open Gym and Pool Supervisors: Increase to $5.00/hr.
Lifeguards for Pool & Beach: Increase to $5.65/hr. Water Safety Instructors (Certified): Increase to $7.20/hr.
Swim Instructor Aide (not Certified): Start at $5.65/hr.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of the above request for
wage increases and new position. Seconded by Ald. Patterson,
motion carried.
A request received for vacation carry-over for Don Simon,
Electrical Inspector, was reviewed. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve the vacation carry-over into the 1994 budget year.
Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed proposed amendment to Subdivider's
Agreement (Exhibit G - Declaration of Restrictions) for Kelly
Estates. Ald. Sanders moved to amend Section 2, Lots 4 thru 9
Inclusive (Duplex), #3. to state that "Each of the six (6) duplexes will be approved independently", instead of the way it
presently reads that "All six (6) of the duplexes will be required to be approved via site plan to be presented to the
Plan Commission at one time". Seconded by Ald. Patterson,
motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the following request for transfer of
funds from Joe Sommers, Information Systems Director:
$200.00 From: Programming & Consulting (2400)
To: Mileage Account (1521)
Ald. Sanders moved to approve above transfer. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve request to enter into an
agreement with IBM for Support Line Service-Electronic Option on a three (3) month trial basis at a cost of $195.00 per
month. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. Joe will
look into any special State or Municipal reduced rates that may be available.
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Mayor De Angelis discussed with the Committee the rate increase received from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 1994 for ~employee
health insurance. It was noted that other plans will be looked into for comparison.
The Committee defer action on the proposed amendments to the
Deposit & Forfeiture Schedule to receive further clarification. This items will be put on the September 14, 1993 agenda.
The Committee discussed use of Industrial Park land for
proposed soil remediation. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend
approval of lease agreement subject to the attorney concerns
being added and also with the inclusion of up to seventy (70)
tons of City/School District soils to be treated free of
charge. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. It was
noted that any site preparation work done prior to the
execution of the agreement is to be done at the contractor's
own risk.
A request from Treasurer Sanders was reviewed which requested
that the present fees for dog be increased by $1.00 to reflect the following:
Neutered or spayed Dog $ 6.00 Intact Male or Female Dog 11.00
Kennels (First 12 Dogs) 41.00
The increase is to cover the Rabies Control Program proposed by
the County. Ald. Dumke moved to approve increase subject to
implementation of County program on rabies control. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the following request for Transfer of
Funds for Parks Director Peter Theis:
From: Deferred Revenue #100.0000.0257 $ 600.00
From: Parks Revenue #100.0043.0808 752.34
To: Parks Dedication #100.0000.0245 $1,352.34
Ald. Sanders moved to approve the above transfer which will
transfer funds already receipted into the general fund from
donations received from groups such as the Little Muskego Lake
Association for use of Idle Isle and also restitution for
damage done to parks. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed Request for Special Assessment
programming changes received from Joe Sommers. Waukesha County
will change the programs for the unique way we bill and collect
special assessments. Programming will require up to $3,465 for 99 hours of programming at $35/hour. Ald. Sanders moved to approve sixteen (16) hours of programming to allow the use of a
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Bank File to enter assessments before assignment of a tax key number. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Offer to Purchase for Industrial Park
land received from Merit Asphalt, Inc. and/or Assigns in the
amount of $50,150.00 for 2 +/- acres on Enterprise Drive
between Mercury Drive and Challenger Drive. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval subject to elimination of "E" on
Rider to Offer to Purchase substituting stand culvert language. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Mayor De Angelis discussed with the Committee Compensation for
Temporary Director of Plan Department. A request from Chuck Dykstra, Building Inspection Director, has been received to review compensation for additional workload in assuming partial
responsibilities of the Plan Director. The arrangement arrived
at during the last interim period was for an increase to the 18 month salary level, which equated to approximately $1,600.00.
The request is for similar compensation. Ald. Patterson moved
to approve request for compensation. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried.
The Committee reviewed request from Recreation Director to
allow the Assistant Recreation Supervisor to attend the Annual
Seminar. He has the required funds. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve request. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve the following Release of Funds:
Foxboro Subdivision $ 685.30 Lakeview Highlands 69,169.83 Plum Creek 1,748.25
Lake Ridge North 268.25
.Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve the maintenance agreement for
the new Brother Typewriter for the Police Department in the amount of $32.25 (prorated for the end of 1993). Seconded by
Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David J. Sanders
Secretary
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