FCM19951011FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MIJSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were Committee Member D'Acquisto,
Patterson and Sanders, Ald. Salentine, Ald. Rasmussen and Aid. Suhr. Also present for review of their budgets were Parks
Director Peter Theis, Plan Director Matt Sadowski, Chief Johnson, Muskego Volunteer Fire Company Chief Andy Mack and Joe Sommers.
Mayor noted that meeting was posted on October 5, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee reviewed proposed 1996 Parks Dedication Budget for
1996 and Capital Budget requests for the Parks Department with
Parks Director Peter Theis.
The Committee reviewed Priority Lakes Fund Budget with Plan Director Matt Sadowski.
The Committee reviewed 1996 Operating and Capital Budget for
the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company with Fire Chief Andy Mack.
A discussion was held on the lease of a ladder truck and determined City could borrow at a lower interest rate. The Financial Consultant was requested to report in writing on the
estimated interest rate for borrowing in January, 1996 and the
cost over 10 years, using inflation and change in dollar value to estimate "real" value for the borrowing of both the MVFC and TCVFD equipment requests totalling $812,168. Ald. D'Acquisto
voiced concerns of his constituents that a ladder truck could not serve them due to narrow roads, and lack of a rescue unit stationed in the west side of the City.
Ald. Rasmussen requested a commitment for the next five years
from both Muskego Volunteer Fire Company and Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Department that they will not buy any new
equipment. Mayor De Angelis stated that the new Fire Service
Study done for the City shows that after the 1996 proposed
purchases, both departments will have adequate equipment for a
number of years.
The Committee reviewed 1996 Operating and Capital Budget for
the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor will review
with Department prior to Committee Of The Whole meeting of
October 16, 1995, for possible cost reduction. Ald. D'Acquisto
requested dialogue start on lack of rescue unit on west side of
the City.
The MVFC Operating Budget will be further reviewed regarding the $4,500 budgeted in 1994 for Haz Mat Contract.
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The Committee reviewed 1996 Capital Budget for Police Dept. with Polic Chief John Johnson.
The Committee reviewed 1996 Capital Budget for City Hall with
City Clerk Jean Marenda.
The Committee reviewed the 1996 Capital Budget for Information
Systems Department with IS Director Joe Sommers. Committee requested he continue research on installing network.
Information Systems Director will submit revised figures to run fiber optic instead of cabling for the Committee Of The Whole
meeting of October 16, 1995. Ald. Rasmussen stated that he had
no intent of replacing the AS400. Discussion pursued on adding network and the costs involved. Ald. D'Acquisto suggested
pursing PC options with data export feature to integrate with
data base as a cost savings. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to purchase
four (4) used CRTs for $500 each with unexpended 1995 Capital
monies from the AS/400 upgrade line item. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried 3-O. This action will reduce 1996
Capital Budget by $4,980 for new CRT's.
The Committee reviewed 1996 Operating and Capital Budget for
the Cable Club. Ald. Patterson opposed to Editing Suite Improvement. Ald. Rasmussen would like to see improved sound
system for both the Muskego Room and the Aldermen's Room.
Mayor De Angelis felt that a new camera was needed for the Aldermen's Room. Ald. Patterson moved to delete requested editing equipment. Motion failed for lack of a second.
The Committee reviewed Public Works proposed 1996 Operating
Budget.
The Committee reviewed Recreation Department proposed 1996
Operating Budget. Ald. Rasmussen requested that Recreation
Director Gordon Jacobson check into revenue and expenditures
for the swimming program and see if they can be increased to make the program self-sufficient.
The Committee reviewed the Special Revenue Funds and Capital
Budget.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to adjourn at 12:40 A.M. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda,
Acting Secretary