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FCM19950104FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 1995 The meeting was called to order at 7:08 P.M. by Chairman De Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Sanders, Patterson, Dumke (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) and those per the attached list. The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on December 30, 1994, as required by the Open Meeting Law. Ald. Patterson moved to approve the following Operator License applications subject to receipt of fees, verification of schooling and receipt of favorable police report: Robert Gulland Monte Whiteaker Thomas La Barbera Nancy Vanderhei Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Ald. Sanders moved to approve a Class B Gathering Permit for St. Leonard Parish for the following events: Harvest Fest October 14, 1995 3:00 PM - Midnight Mardi Gras February 25, 1995 3:00 PM - Midnight Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. The Committee discussed various license issues and request that Mr. Boyce of the Irish Springhouse be invited to attend the January 18, 1995 Finance Committee meeting to discuss recent tavern violation. The Committee discussed violations at Nautica Pub and the license holder, as well as two Operators, will be requested to attend the January 18, 1995 Finance Committee to discuss recent tavern violation. The Committee deferred review of six (6) month Operator's License review for Jeanne Geddes until the January 10, 1995 meeting. The Committee further discussed services available to the City through the Mediation Center of Waukesha County. Mayor presented new information on past use of service and price of service and recommended contracting with the Mediation Center at the flat fee of $500.00. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of contract. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Mayor De Angelis discussed with the Committee the following options for amending Chapter 11, Section 11.04 (Hauler's Permits): OPTION I 11.04 GARBAGE AND REFUSE (1) Collection and Dumping. (Ord. # - Ol- -95) Finance Committee - Page 2 January 4, 1995 (a) Permit Required. No person shall for hire, engage in the business of collecting and/or dumping of garbage, rubbish or refuse, into or within the City of Muskego, until a permit for each vehicle or truck used in such business shall have been first obtained from the Common Council; except Temporary Licenses issued by the City Clerk. Application for such permit shall be made to the City Clerk and the applicant shall pay to the City Clerk at the time of filing such application a fee, which will be established periodically by Resolution of the Common Council, for each vehicle or truck for an annual license or Temporary 30 day license. OPTION II 11.04 GARBAGE AND REFUSE (1) Collection and Dumping. (Ord. # - Ol- -95) (a) Permit Required. No person shall for hire, engage in the business of collection and/or dumping of garbage, rubbish or refuse, into or within the City of Muskego, until a permit for each vehicle or truck used in such business shall have been first issued by the City Clerk, upon discretion of the clerk, following application and payment of all fees for said license. If the Clerk questions the issuance of the license, the matter will be forwarded to the Common Council for determination. Application for such permit shall be made to the City Clerk and the applicant shall pay to the City Clerk at the time of filing such application a fee, which will be established periodically by Resolution of the Common Council, for each vehicle or truck for an annual license or Temporary 30 day license. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend an ordinance be drafted to amend 11.04 (a) to read as Option II above. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee will further discuss at the January 18, 1995 Finance Committee meeting and request that Mayor De Angelis look at new provision that would allow the City to fine landfill operators for allowing unlicensed haulers to dump at their facilities. Nothing new to discuss on Subdivider's Agreement for CCV (Champions Village). Mr. Edward Mosnicka, W225 54859 Guthrie Road, Waukesha, WI 53186, appeared before the Committee to question the Committee as to requirements for starting a taxi service for the elderly. Finance Committee - Page 3 January 4, 1995 The Committee discussed registration of vehicles and drivers, establishing maximum rates charged, insurance requirements, and handling of processing fees. Ald. Patterson moved to refer matter to the Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee to research. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee reviewed per diem payment for the Emerald Park Standing Committee in the amount of $1,162.00 noting that there is no reimbursement for members appointed by the Landfill and that the County is to receive reimbursement for County representatives and the City for its representatives. Ald. Patterson moved to approve payment. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to go into Closed Session at 8:30 P.M. pursuant to 919.85(l)(c), Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; more specifically concerning the grievance submitted by the Recreation Secretary. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee reconvened at 9:40 P.M. The Committee reviewed Grievance submitted by the Recreation Secretary. Ald. Patterson moved to uphold Recreation Director Gordon Jacobson's decision and to deny grievance. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee discussed claim for Excessive Assessment for Mary Thomas for her property on Tans Drive and reviewed memorandum from Assessor Laura Mecha dated November 1, 1994, and information supplied by Mary Thomas dated October 26, 1994. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend denial of claim. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee review status of all Meadow Green West Subdivision Letters of Credit along with correspondence from Tri City National Bank dated December 21, 1994, stating that they will not grant an extension beyond March 7, 1995. Ald. Patterson directed that a letter be sent to Tri City National Bank advising that they are not ready to release any Letters of Credit until work has been performed satisfactory. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee discussed proposed changes to Table #l and Chapter #32 Firecode as provided by Building Inspection Director Chuck Dykstra in memorandum dated December 22, 1994. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of above amendments. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. The Committee reviewed memorandum from Building Inspection Director Chuck Dykstra dated December 28, 1994, in regard to establishing new fees for knox boxes as follows: - Finance Committee - Page 4 January 4, 1995 Knox box recessed small standard $0.00 Proposed: $190.00 ea. Knox box recessed small brnz/alum 0.00 Proposed: $207.00 ea. Knox box recessed large standard 0.00 Proposed: $277.00 ea. Knox box recessed large brnz/alum 0.00 Proposed: $293.00 ea. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of above fee structure. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. Information Systems Director Joe Sommers appeared before the Committee to review the Wisconsin Land Information Board Grant (GIS) for computer hardware, software and labor for automated mapping. Ald. Sanders moved to approve applying for grant application noting that, if awarded, the City's share would be funded from the approved 1995 Capital Budget and from the annual salary accounts. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Joe Sommers discussed the following software and hardware maintenance costs for 1995 as follows: Bell Atlantic, hardware for all depts. $12,168.08 HTE, Building Department 2,650.OO HTE, Police Department 9,900.oo BRC, City Hall 6,860.OO NSC, Library 6,995.OO JMS, Court 1,352.OO Joe noted that all contracts except JMS are at the same cost as 1993 and 1994; JMS is 6.3% higher. Aid. Sanders moved to recommend approval of all of the above contracts. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to approve a software program for the Recreation Department for registration and tracking of classes from SPSI in the amount of $8,000.00. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to establish salaries for Aldermen for District 2, 4, 6 & 7 for the Spring Election at $5,056.20. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried, The Committee reviewed the 1995 Cooperative Agreement with Waukesha County Department of Aging for the 1995 Nutrition Program held in the Muskego Room at City Hall. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of 1995 Agreement. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to approve the following requests for Release of Funds: Kimberly Estates $114,282.00 Durhamswood Addn. #l (Final/Dev.Dep) 114.45 Durhamswood Addn. #2 (Final/Dev.Dep) 10.00 Bay Breeze/Karah Court (Final/Dev.Dep) 710.55 Lakewood Meadows Addn. #l 174,973.oo Lakeview Highlands-North 475.41 Finance Committee - Page 5 January 4, 1995 Lake Ridge North Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, /ca David J. Sanders Secretary 225.49