FCM19951004FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Patterson and
Sanders, City Clerk Jean Marenda, Ald. Salentine, Ald. Rasmussen and Assessor Laura Mecha. Committee Member D'Acquisto was absent.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on g/29/95 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from Police Chief Johnson
dated October 2, 1995, attached to response history for J. C. Hammers.
The Committee reviewed the following applications for Operator's License:
Michael Lopac Johanna Ackmann Yvonne Wollemann
Ald. Sanders moved to invite Michael Lopac to study handout and
return for a reinterview and moved to recommend approval of applications for Yvonne Wollemann and Johanna Ackmann subject to
receipt of fees, verification of schooling and receipt of
favorable police report. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion
carried.
Aid. Sanders moved to approve request and authorize City Clerk to issue, prior to Common Council and Outside Dance Permit for
Mr. Sam Klauser, Hunter's Nest, for October 7, 1995, from 11:OO
A.M. to 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
1996 OPERATING BUDGETS
Priority Lakes - Plan Director Matthew G. Sadowski and
Grant Administrator Mark Paulat appeared before the Committee to
review project cost breakdowns.
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Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Dept. - Mr. Jeff Verburgt, Mike Sekula and E. J. Salentine appeared before the Committee to
review their proposed Operating Budget for 1996. New building
costs were discussed.
Muskeqo Volunteer Fire Company - Fire Chief Andy Mack and Allan Rickert appeared before the Committee to review their 1996
Operating Budget.
Police Department - Police Chief Johnson appeared before the Committee to review the proposed 1996 Operating Budget.
The Committee discussed final recommendation on Elected Officials Salaries for 1996-1998(g) terms. Ald. Patterson moved to increase the Mayor's salary to $40,600. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to increase the
City Clerk/Treasurer position to $42,100. Seconded by Ald.
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Sanders, motion carried. Ald. Sanders moved to increase salary of Assessor to $44,500. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried. Ald. Patterson moved to increase the salary for the Municipal Judge to $10,500. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. It was the determination of the Committee that the
salary for the aldermen will stay the same.
The Committee further discussed possible membership in Waukesha County Dept. of Transportation Association as requested in their
correspondence of August 3, 1995. Ald. Patterson moved to deny
request. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee further discussed transfer of shared revenue to
Utilities. Correspondence from City Auditor Don Vilione, dated
October 4, 1995, was reviewed which stated that the City
receives approximately $1 million in shared revenues from the State of Wisconsin. This entitlement is based on a formula which gives the City credit for certain revenues generated by the Sewer Utility. A number of years ago the City's management established a budgeting practice to reimburse the Sewer Utility for the approximate benefit which related to Sewer Utility activity. The City has employed this practice only as it relates to the Sewer Utility, it has not been employed for activities related to the Water Utility. It is the auditor's
opinion that management can change or eliminate this practice at
any time and that elimination of this revenue source from the
Sewer Utility would not significantly affect the financial condition of the Sewer Utility. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
doing away with transfer of shared revenues to the Sewer
Utility. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
Mr. Michael Nitka, Wresting Coach for Muskego High School,
appeared before the Committee to request for waiving of permit
fees for the restoration being done for the Wrestling Room at Muskego High School. Ald. Patterson moved to approve waiving of
fees with the understanding that the permit must still be pulled
and inspections will be made for compliance. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed memorandum from Information Systems
Director Joe Sommers regarding a 1996 Capital Budget item for installing underground cable and workstation controller from
City Hall to the Police Department for $6,963, which has been recommended for approval by the 1996 Capital Budget Committee,
conditioned that digging for the cabling go under the driveway instead of through it. Joe advised that he omitted lightning
arresters for the four new lines as well as lightning arresters
for the two existing lines that need to be replaced. The cost
for lightning protection is $1,298. Ald. Sanders moved to defer
to Finance Committee meeting of 10/g/95 to discuss under review of 1996 Capital Budget. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion
carried.
A memorandum from Information Systems Director Joe Sommers was reviewed in regarding to on-line catalogue and circulation
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modules in the library at a cost of $12,903, which was a 1995
capital budget approved item. Ald. Patterson moved to approve
expenditure. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Mr. Mark Paulat reviewed funding for proposed dredging projects
and explained funding options. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
Council approval for the City of Muskego to be a co-applicant
for the Jewel Crest Dredging Project to allow 10% reduction in project funding due to 200 hours of Water Patrol. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed request for reimbursement for Delinquent Property Taxes for Contour Tool & Stamping, S81 W18561 Gemini
Drive, Muskego, WI 53150, for 1994, as they appealed to the
Circuit Court of the State of Wisconsin for reimbursement for
1995, as a recent research revealed that Contour Tool & Stamping
had only approximately $ZO,OOO.OO personal property on site, which was much lower than reported to 1995. The Circuit Court
did adjust the 1995 amount and now the company is requesting a
meeting with the City Attorney to discuss the 1994 personal
property tax delinquency. Assessor Laura Mecha discussed with
the Committee and Ald. Sanders moved to recommend denial of
request for reimbursement of past year's which were paid as this
was the company's accountant's reporting error. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed request from City Clerk to transfer funds
in the amount of $1,893.00 from Contingency to Maintenance of Building 6 Grounds to replace cracked firebox casting in the
furnace which was just noted and had not been budgeted for. Ald. Sanders moved to approve above requested transfer for the
emergency repair on the furnace. Seconded by Ald. Patterson,
motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Offers to Purchase for the Bellview
Detention Pond for the two required easements to Mr. & Mrs.
Dennis Bauer and Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Satorius. Mayor De Angelis
advised that there were items missing in the offers and that
certain conditions had been agreed upon with the above two
property owners. He recommended the following additions to be
attached to the offers as Exhibit "A" and to refer to these exhibits in the offers under Special Provisions, line 133 through 137: EXHIBIT "A"
DENNIS J. BAUER PATRICIA A. BAUER
W165 S7577 BELLVIEW DRIVE
NUSKEGG, WI 53150
The City of Muskego will be responsible for all restoration of
said easement, as well as replacement of:
Seven (7) Arnolds Red Honeysuckle 4 ft. Trees
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Restoration of all areas disturbed will be repaired with sod.
EXHIBIT "A"
JEROME SATORIUS
JEAN SATORIUS W165 Sl617 BELLVIEW DRIVE
MUSKEGO, WI 53150
The City of Muskego will be responsible for all restoration of
said easement, as well as replacement of:
One (1) Balsam Fir - 4 ft. to 5 ft.
Five (5) Colorado Blue Spruce - 10 ft. to 11 ft.;
three (3) of which are to be considered as replacement
for one (1) Weeping Willow Tree which will be removed.
The relocation of One (1) 12 I1 Diameter Silver Maple; and the
relocation of play set and all grass areas to be restored and
sodded.
Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of Offers to Purchase with the inclusion of the above Exhibit "A" to each offer.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve Release of Funds for Agenten-CSM
0 in the amount of $30,487.50 associated with grading, curb and gutter and paving from their Letter of Credit. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson, motion carried.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve Release of Funds for Champions
Village in the amount of $730,163.00 associated with grading, sanitary sewer and watermain work. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 1:05 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David J. Sanders
Acting Secretary
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