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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO 0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were committee members Sanders and Suhr
and those per the attached list. Committee member D'Acquisto
was excused.
The committee noted that the meeting was posted on November 15,
1996, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The committee interviewed the following applicants for
operator's licenses:
Mariann Sankey
Joshua Abbey
Linda Musch
Karyn Lane
Ald. Suhr moved to approve above licenses subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
The committee deferred action on application for Jennifer Baker
until November 26, 1996 Finance Committee meeting.
The committee deferred the Agreement with Muskego Volunteer Fire
Co., Agreement with Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Dept. and
Agreement with Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Dept. as
representatives were unable to be in attendance.
As part of the 1996-98 employee negotiations, the City has
agreed to pay up to $250.00 reimbursement for courses taken that
are related to individual jobs. Ald. Sanders moved to approve
the attached Tuition Reimbursement Form. Seconded by Ald. Suhr,
motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed Engagement Letter from Conley, McDonald .S
Sprague for Audit Service of General Fund and Sewer and Water
Utilities for the City for the Year Ending 12/31/96. Ald.
Sanders moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Suhr,
motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed a memorandum dated November 15, 1996,
from Chief Johnson regarding 1997 Squad Car Purchases. The
Value Consortium is using the State of Wisconsin contract price
for 1997 police squad cars rather than do a separate bid
required from local dealers. Southgate Ford of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, was awarded the contract for 1997 City of Milwaukee
squad cars. Southgate Ford is agreeable to the City joining in
the contract and they will accept trade-in squads; the other
source is Capitol Ford of Madison who are not accepting
trade-ins. Ald. Sanders moved to approve purchase of three (3)
1997 Ford squad cars from Southgate Ford for a net cost of
$41,397.00. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 2-0.
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The committee reviewed memorandum from Chief Johnson dated
November 1, 1996, regarding a request for a 1996 Budget
Transfer. Hiller Ford reimbursed the Police Department $834.13
for squad recall work they had done at E. J. Salentine's before
they received the recall notice. E. J. Salentine was paid the
$834.13 from our Vehicle Maintenance Account. The money from
Hiller Ford was deposited in the Miscellaneous Revenue Account
#100.0045.0842. Chief Johnson's request is to reimburse our
Vehicle Maintenance Account #100.2000.5100:
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Credit Account #100.0045.0842 $834.13 Increased Revenue
Debit Account #100.2000.5100 $834.13 Increased Expense
Ald. Suhr moved to approve above amendment to the 1996 budget.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Correspondence from Chief Johnson was reviewed requesting that
the new Police Department Administrative Asst.'s wages be
increased to the six (6) months step as Ms. Wissing is a ten
year veteran of the Police Department and since April of 1996,
has been serving as Chief's temporary secretary. Chief
indicated that Ms. Wissing has done a very commendable job and
has, in reality, served in this position for six months. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve position at six month steps. Seconded
by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed request for contingency funds for repair
of tape decks for the Muskego Public Access Group for repair of
maintenance costs of two (2) cable airing/editing decks. Ald.
Sanders moved to defer to meeting of November 26, 1996, and to
request that they be supplied with repair costs vs purchase of
new tape decks. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 2-0.
Plan Director Matt Sadowski appeared before the committee to
discuss proposed Plan Department fee schedule. Ald. Suhr moved
to defer in order to further review. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed correspondence from Mr. James Luterbach's
attorney, Mark M. Camp, advising that Mr. Luterbach intends to
sell a vacant land parcel that he owns in the Industrial Park.
As part of the rules and regulations on the park, land must
first be offered back to the City. Ald. Suhr moved to recommend
Council rejection of right of first refusal. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed proposed ordinance for charging back fees
to landowners. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval with
the addition of street vacations and legal lot status and to
note that a policy will be developed regarding guidelines for
administerina this ordinance. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion
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Ald. Suhr moved to approve payment of Emerald Park Standing
Committee secretarial fees in the amount of $70.00 payable to
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Stella Dunahee and miscellaneous vouchers in the amount of
$29.72 payable to City of Muskego. Ald. Suhr moved to approve
payments. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Plan Director Matt Sadowski appeared before the committee to
discuss proposed lighting for the City's Industrial Park. Ald.
Sanders moved to defer and to request that the Plan Director
send out a questionnaire to all owners in the Industrial Park
asking what type of improvements they would like to see.
Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 2-0.
The committee reviewed request received from Municipal Judge
Peter Lentz to transfer $300.00 from account #100.0800.3212
(Operating Supplies and Expenses) to account #100.0800.1510
(Uniforms and Officers Equipment) in order to purchase new
uniforms for Municipal Court personnel. Ald. Suhr moved to
defer to December 4, 1996 meeting in order to clarify uniform
allowance. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
The quote for Primecare Plus health insurance for 1997 was
reviewed.
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HEALTH
Primecare Plus -
Office Copay Plus
$5.00 Drug Copay
Optum EAP Program
Transplant Rider I11
Vision I1 Program
SINGLE FAMILY
$190.67 $525.26
per mo. per mo.
Ald. Suhr moved to approve above contract for 1997. Seconded by
Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve release of funds for Plum Creek
East (engineering) in the amount of $141.90. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried 2-0.
Ald. Suhr moved to approve release of funds for Muskego Regency
(Engineering) in the amount of $1,452.39. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Ald. Suhr moved to defer releasing funds for Meadow Green West &
I, I1 & I11 until such time as the Public Works Department is
satisfied with roads and storm sewer work.. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve release of all funds from MSI
General's letter of credit subject to verification of manhole
correction in Bike Path, with the exception of $2,000 to be
retained until substantial grass growth is achieved. This
should be reviewed in late May of 1997. Ald. Suhr seconded, 0 carried 2-0.
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Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 2-0. 0 Re&e&
Cathie M. Anderson
Transcribing Secretary
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1996, The employer shall reimburse all
employees of the City with up to $250.00 per calendar year to
cover the cost of tuition payment(s) for job related courses,
books and registration fees.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FORM
Name : Department
Position: School :
1. List the courses/programs that you will be taking that
directly relate to your job, or will enhance your job-related
ski 11s :
a.
b.
C.
2. Explain why the course/programs directly applies to your
current job duties.
3. When does the course/program start?
4. When does the course/program finish?
5. What is the cost of the course/program?
6. What is the cost of books/materials?
7. Total Cost of Program: $
The request for reimbursement must be pre-approved by the
Department. Head and the Mayor.
Employee/Date Department Head/Date
Mayor/Date
Once the course is completed, please re-submit this form to
the Department Head along with:
a. Copy of program/course outline
b. Copy of receipt from course/program
c. Copy of grade or report from the program
Final Approval for Reimbursement:
Mayor/Date
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