FCM19940921FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF NIlSKEG
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Patterson, Sanders
and Dumke, City Clerk Jean Marenda, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney, Lieutenant Gifford, Parks Director Peter Theis,
Information Systems Director Joe Sommers and Scott Krause.
Ald. Sanders reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meeting Law.
A three month review of Jeannie Geddes' Operator's License
resulted in no violations.
Mr. Phelps appeared before the Committee, at the Committee's
request, to discuss past violations. Mr. Phelps was reminded of
the seriousness and the potential for suspension or revocation
of license if violations continue.
Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of Operator's License
for the following applicants subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police report and verification of schooling:
Mary Greivell Cheryl Zuber Jodi Bednarz
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Mr. Scott Krause appeared before the Committee to further
discuss Subdivider's Agreement for CCV (Champions Village). Correspondence from City Attorney dated September 21, 1994, was
reviewed. The agreement is nearing completion with community
well restrictions needed to be submitted. The Committee will do
final review at their October 4, 1994 meeting.
Parks Director Peter Theis appeared before the Committee to
request funds for renovation work needed on Horn Field due to the high usage in 1994. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend
approval of Park Dedication Funds, not to exceed $3,750, to
perform the necessary renovation. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
motion carried.
Mayor De Angelis reviewed with the Committee a quote received
for General Liability and Public Officials Liability insurance
from Wausau Insurance Company for 1995. Mayor advised that
another quote is expected to be received sometime mid-October from Cities & Villages Mutual Ins. Co. (CVMIC). Mayor will talk
to consultant on umbrella coverage caps and recommendations.
The Committee discussed financing for Little Muskego Lake Dam
retrofit/spillway project. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend reallocation from the last General Obligation borrowing in the
amount of $105,000 for the additional financing needed for the
project. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
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The Committee deferred action on request for financing for
codification of Chapter 19 (Minimum Housing) until receipt of
quote from the City Attorney.
Lt. Gifford appeared before the Committee to discuss request for
use of capital surplus funds from remodeling of Police dispatch
center. Both primary and backup radio antennas for the Police/Fire/Public Works departments are in need of
replacement. In addition to being old, some of the antennas
have been damaged by lightning. Ald. Patterson moved to
recommend approval of use of funds not to exceed $7,500. for replacement of antennas contingent upon a claim being submitted
to the City's property insurance carrier. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department advising that Rescue Fees for the City
will be increased by 5% for 1995; from present $131.00 to $136.00 per transport. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval
of increase. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the following bids received for Boat
Launch construction at Idle Isle:
TOTAL BASE BID COMPANY
$42,019 Concrete Structure, Inc. $38,712 Schultz Bros., Inc.
$41,600 Werner Bros., Inc.
Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of low bid of $38,712
from Schultz Bros., Inc. subject to receiving a letter from the
Department of Natural Resources agreeing to increase the grant
originally awarded in the amount of $14,730 to the actual
$19,356 which is the agreed upon 50% of the project. The
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed outstanding checks as follows:
#1679 - Land Title Company $198.00
#2257 - T. Meinholz $154.76
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend writing-off the above two
outstanding checks for 1990 and 1991. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
motion carried.
Parks Director Peter Theis appeared before the Committee to
request carry-over of 32 vacation hours; his anniversary date is
October 1, 1994. Ald. Sanders moved to approve carry-over.
Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed with Information Systems Director Joe Sommers the Information Systems proposed Operating Budget for
1995.
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The Committee reviewed with Public Works Superintendent John Loughney the Public Works Department's proposed Operating Budget
for 1995.
Ald. Sanders moved to defer action on Request for Release of
Funds for Stoney Creek Development's Letter of Credit until after
Public Works Committee's review of turn lane. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Request for Release of Funds for Kelly
Estates Letter of Credit to approve release of $55,553.54 for for completion of grading, paving and concrete walk work. The
City Engineers have reviewed and recommended a release of
$50,053.54; the difference of $5,500 is attributable to
non-completion of erosion control measures. Ald. Sanders moved
to approve release of recommended $50,053.54. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried. The breakdown to be as follows:
Kilps $24,651.45 Pufall 10,160.83 Adams 5,080.42
Hintz 10,160.83
Ald. Dumke moved to approve Request for Release of Funds for
Kimberly Estates (engineering) in the amount of $2,211.87 and
Lake Ridge North (engineering) in the amount of $1,176.51.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Ald. Sanders moved to deny request for Release of Funds for
Lakewood Meadows Addn. #l until supporting documentation is
received. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
/cma
Ald. David J. Sanders
Secretary