FCM19961016(Minutes corrected at 10/22/96 Finance Committee Meeting; items appear in bold.)
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were committee members D'Acquisto,
Sanders, Suhr and those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on 10/11/96 in
accordance with the open meeting law.
Ald. Suhr moved to approve the following applications for Operator's License subject to receipt of fees, favorable police
report and verification of schooling:
Carrie Xowalski Angela Lunetta
Donna R. Lentz
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-O.
The committee interviewed Mr. Randall Martens for an Operator's License. Ald. Sanders moved to approve issuing of license
subject to a 3,6,9 month review. Seconded by Ald. Suhr. Motion
removed. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve a provisional license
for Mr. Martens for 98 60 days to allow for a new AODA assessment
prior to final license approval. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried 3-O.
The committee reviewed application for a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Denoon Saloon
Corp., Jerome Stenstrup, agent, W198 510857 Racine Avenue
(previously Uncle Thirsty's). Ald. D'Acquisto moved to
recommend approval of license subject to excluding living
quarters on first and second floor from premise description.
Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
The committee reviewed memorandum from Clerk-Treasurer Marenda,
dated October 5, 1996, regarding list of names requested of
Collection Agencies. Ald. Sanders moved to approve Waukesha
County Collection and authorize Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer to
execute appropriate documents. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto,
motion carried 3-O.
Mayor De Angelis advised that he had contacted Jeanette Heckert to appear at this meeting to discuss the committee's
determination for reimbursement for damage to her vehicle by a
baseball at Horn Field. Ms. Heckert was unable to attend
tonight's meeting, but again reiterated desire for single party
check. Mayor advised that the City's settlement offer of
stands with a two party reimbursement unless the aldermen wish
to change their previous action. Ms. Heckert was advised by
Mayor De Angelis that that was City's offer and she does not have to accept. It was agreed to stay with original offer as everyone felt that it was fair.
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Information was received advising that True Value is changing
their credit card system to a Master Purchasing Card. The same
people will be authorized that are on their present list. Ald.
Suhr moved to approve application. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried 3-O.
The committee reviewed information on weights and measures
contract with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for 1997. The 1996 rate was $2,400 and the 1997 rate
will be $3,120. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to recommend approval.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-O. Ald. D'Acquisto
requested information on table provided as well as information on what happens if devices are rejected.
The committee reviewed rezoning bills in the amount of $1,912.50
that are outstanding from 1994 for Mr. Michael Heise for a
requested rezoning of the old American College property for
multi-family. City Attorney Molter has recommended that the
City write-off this expense. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to proceed
to write-off amount but to continue to seek recompense as part
of the on-going litigation. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-O.
Memorandum from Information Systems Director Joe Sommers, dated
October 16, 1996, was reviewed in regard to the two year
contract with Waukesha County for Computer Assisted Mass
Appraisal and Tax Billing which expires December 31, 1996. Joe
is recommending to enter into another two year contract agreement with Waukesha County for providing these services with
a per parcel rate for 1997 of 1.06 for on-line taxes (currently
1.03), and 1.10 for CAMA (currently 1.21). The 1997 cost will
be $7,998 for CAMA (down 6% from 1996) and $8,774 for Tax Billing (up 7% as a result of more parcels and higher per parcel
charge). Ald. Sanders moved to approve entering into two year
contract with Waukesha County for these services. Seconded by
Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried 3-O.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve payment of bill for secretarial
services for Superior Emerald Park Landfill Standing Committee
in the amount of $70.00 for the period August 15 thru October
10, 1996, to be paid to Stella Dunahee, and $33.47 for
miscellaneous office expenses for the same period to be paid to the City. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Fire Chief Andy Mack, Muskego Volunteer Fire Company, and Michael Xersky appeared before the committee to discuss the
agreement with the City for 1997. Ald. Suhr moved to defer action to allow for City to check limits for insurance. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-O. Ald. D'Acquisto removed
himself due to conflict of interest.
The Chief Carl Wojnowski and Jeffrey Verburgt appeared before the committee to discuss contract for Tess Corners Volunteer
Fire Department for 1997. Ald. Suhr moved to defer in order for language to be formatted with respect to dissolution and
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disbursement of assets if ever done. Seconded by Aid. Sanders,
motion carried. Also discussed was budget and boundaries for
both departments. Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department was
noticed that rescue contracts expires on December 31, 1996.
Lynne Broydrick and Kristine O'Meara appeared before the
committee to review required Developer's Agreement for Boldt
Development. Ald. Suhr moved to defer until the October 22, 1996 Finance Committee meeting in order to incorporate the
agreed upon bike path to be installed on Parkland Drive.
Easements for cross-access will not be improved if adjacent
project is only office space, traffic lights reimbursed
at $10,375 and other technical changes along with submittal Of
Letter of Credit and Cost Improvement Breakdown. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried 3-O.
Aid. Sanders moved to approve release of funds for Muskego
Regency in the amount of $4,868.58 for engineering services. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried. 3-O.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve release of funds for Champion
V~illage in the amount of $4,273.64 for engineering services.
Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve release of funds for Deer Creek
Subdivision in the amount of $3,035.73. Seconded by Ald. Suhr,
motion carried 3-O.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to adjourn at 11:OO P.M. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 3-O.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie M. Anderson
Transcribing Secretary
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