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FCM19950906CORRECTED FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF NUSKEGG MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman De Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Sanders and Patterson. Committee Member D'Acquisto was absent. Ald. Rasmussen and Ald. Misko arrived later. The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of the following applications for Operator's License subject to receipt of fees, verification of schooling and favorable police report: Julie Engelman Donna Bennett Dave Clark Carla Krause David Bloomfield Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Lynn Kurer, Bushy's Pub, appeared before the Committee to request an outside dance permit and amendment to premise description on liquor license to allow for serving outside until 1:00 A.M.; with music until Midnight on September 22 and September 23, 1995. Ald. Patterson moved to approve above request. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Mr. James Crivello, J. C. Hammers, appeared before the Committee, at the Committee's request, to discuss recent underage drinking violations. The Committee stressed seriousness of all violations and that continued violations could result in suspension and/or revocation of license. Mr. Lloyd McIndoe, Alpine Lanes, appeared before the Committee to discuss his recent license violations. The Committee discussed need for additional funds to meet the cash flow for the general operation of the City. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend increasing the $750,0000 designation of Unappropriated Surplus funds to $1,000,000.00 for the general operation of the City for 1996. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee reviewed memorandum from Parks Director Peter Theis, dated August 19, 1995, requesting approval to refund balance of unused Baseball Workers' salaries in the amount of $3,223.34 back to contributing organizations, according to the percent they originally paid. The reasons for the surplus were because of limited amount of applicants, late start of employees, early departure of one employee and the firing of one employee. Ald. Patterson moved to return the refund balance to contribution organizations. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee reviewed Joint Funding Agreement for a Lake Water-Quality Monitoring Program for Lake Denoon for the 1996 FINANCE COMMITTEE - PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 water year received from United States Department of Interior. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval to enter into agreement noting that this will be the last year of participation. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. A discussion was held regarding review of salaries for Elected Officials for the 1996-98, 1996-99 term. The Committee reviewed memorandum from City Clerk Jean Marenda and agreed to wait for the outcome of the Election on October 3, 1995, to determine the salary of all elected officials. The Committee requested a list of cornparables for like communities for the Mayor, Clerk, Aldermen and Assessor for the October 4, 1995 meeting. The discussion of clerical position for Mayor/Assessor offices was removed from the agenda. A memorandum from the Bookkeeping Department, dated September 6, 1995, was reviewed which requested releasing interest earned in 1994 on the $6,666.00 for playground equipment for Plum Creek Subdivision. The $6,666.00 had been authorized for release and now the request is to also release the interest earned of $215.33. Ald. Sanders moved to approve refunding of interest earned of $275.33 to the Plum Creek Homeowner's Association. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. The Committee reviewed request to release remaining funds for park purposes set aside for Plum Creek East in the amount of $3,333.00 to the Plum Creek Homeowner's Association. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of the remaining $3,333.00 which were set aside for park purposes, as well as the $137.67 in interest earned. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. A memorandum from Building Inspection Director Chuck Dykstra, dated August 10, 1995, was reviewed which advised that there is a line item problem and the potential for a possible budget amendment prior to year's end as a result of the recent influx of knox box orders. The Committee acknowledged the possible budget amendment. The Committee reviewed request from Waukesha County to consider membership in the Transportation Development Association which provide Waukesha County with the information necessary to articulate concerns and provide up-to-date information on state and federal issues. No action was taken by the Committee at this time. Mr. John Henderson, Mooney, LeSage, and Mark Poje appeared before the Committee to discuss an Offer to Purchase for the North one-half of Lot 2, CSM #7292, with an option on the South l/2 of Lot 2, CSM #7292 at the same price ($23,000). Ald. Sanders moved to recommend acceptance of North one-half of Lot 2, CSM #7292 at a price of $29,500 an acre, with a 12 month option on the South l/2 of CSM #7292 to start after closing date. An additional one year Right of First Refusal also to be included to commence after option period. The offer is also 0 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE - PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 contingent upon culvert language to be added to reflect that the buyer is to pay up to a total of $l,OOO.OO of cost to install two (2) driveway culverts, with the land division to be done by the City. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. The Committee reviewed memorandum from Chief Johnson, dated September 5, 1995, again requesting authorization to take advantage of the State's commitment to offer training assistance funding for a ten week course offered by Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Ald. Patterson moved to authorize expenditure of $l,OOO.OO from Police Department's training account fund (#100.2000.1116) to partially pay for the $2,300 tuition with the remainder to be paid by the State Justice Department. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the following Release of Funds: Agenten Lakeview Highlands North Plum Creek East Deer Creek Kelly Estates/Kilps Champions Villages Skylark Lane $9,350.00 $ 111.50 $ 321.10 $ 201.35 REMOVED FROM AGENDA $21,488.02 $ 278.95 Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at lo:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /ca Aid. David J. 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