FM120397
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis, Committee members
Salentine, Sanders and D’Acquisto were present. Also in attendance were Finance Director
Dawn Gunderson, Police Chief John Johnson and those per the attached sheet.
The Mayor noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The minutes of the previous meeting dated November 25, 1997 were reviewed and accepted.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve Operator’s Licenses for Dawn Drake, Bridget Stahle
and Dawn Sagert and Change of Agent request for Scott Newhouse, subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Application for a Temporary Class “B” Liquor License was received from St. Leonard Parish
for a function to be held on February 21, 1998, from 4:00 to 10:00 PM Ald. Salentine moved
to approve the license request. Ald. D’Acquisto seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Telecommunicator Grievance
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION
Please take notice that following review of License Applications, the Finance Committee of the
City of Muskego will convene, upon passage of the proper motion, into Closed Session,
pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1)(c), Considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has
jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; more specifically concern the grievance submitted by a
Telecommunicator. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to convene into Closed Session. Ald.
Salentine seconded. Roll call vote 3-0, carried by all. The Committee reconvened into
open session at 8:27 P.M. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to deny grievance and sustain action
taken by Police Chief Johnson. Ald. Salentine seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Approval of payment of 20% of Robert and Janet Boehm’s for 1997 tax bill (Future Parkland
Standing Committee Action - Being no items provided and origin of request unknown, remove
item from agenda.
Review 1998 Squad Car Purchases - Police Department - Chief Johnson presented a memo
(attached) detailing his recommendation for four 1998 Ford police vehicles from Braeger Ford.
His $54,360.00 request is within the amount budgeted for 1998. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve the purchase of four 1998 Ford police vehicles from Braeger Ford at a cost of
$54,360.00. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Discussion regarding
the need to take this particular item to Council. The Mayor did not feel that it was necessary
and the Finance Committee concurred.
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Approval of secretarial and miscellaneous office expense for Future Parkland Standing
Committee - Two reimbursement requests were submitted to this Committee totaling $147.44
for various secretarial services. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the reimbursement in the
amount of $34.94 payable to the City for materials, and reimbursement in the amount of
$112.50 payable to Stella Dunahee for secretarial services. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried 3-0.
Review of 1998 fee schedule/Plan Department - Matthew Sadowski, Director of Planning
provided the proposed department fee schedule for 1998. Ald. Salentine moved to approve
the fee schedule as presented. Ald. D’Acquisto seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review establishing hardship policy for road improvements - The Committee reviewed the
letter sent by resident Mrs. Acker. The Mayor stated that there exist hardship policies for both
sewer and water. The Mayor would like to have a complete deferral for this special case and
have the item noted against the property and potentially flagged on the tax bill in the event of a
change in the residents financial situation or change of property ownership. Yearly re-
qualification of deferral would be also required by the resident. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to
treat this case as a complete deferral with yearly re-qualification required and notation
against the property in the event of transfer of ownership. Additionally, the development
of a hardship policy similar to both sewer and water for future situations. Seconded by
Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review request for 1997 Capital Borrowing Transfer to 1998 - Assessor - Finance Director
Gunderson requested $30,000 be carried over from the 1997 Capital Budget into the 1998
Capital Budget for the Revaluation expenses. Ald. Sanders moved to approve transfer.
Ald. Salentine seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Discuss Financing - Street Lighting Racine Avenue - Culvers Custard Racine Avenue
entrance is in need of a light fixture. The financing would be available in the Public Works
Department 1997 budget. The type of fixture approved at the 12/01/97 Public Service meeting
was discussed. The wooden pole fixture was approved versus the new decorative fixtures
proposed along Racine avenue. Police Chief John Johnson was directed by the Public
Service Committee to talk with the owner of Culvers to inquire if they would be willing to
contribute money towards the fixture. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the additional
money for the decorative fixture not to exceed $3,000.00, contingent upon but not
dependent on Culvers financial assistance. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried
by all.
Discuss Financing - Firestopping (City Hall) - Chuck Dykstra, Building Department Director
provided quotes for firestop work required in City Hall that was included in the 1997 Capital
Budget. Two bids were received. Firestop Inc., $14,650.00 and L&S Insulation $9,950.00.
After checking on both firms references, Dykstra recommends L&S Insulation. Ald.
D’Acquisto moved to approve $9,950.00 for firestop work to be performed by L&S
Insulation. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review of 1998 Cooperative Agreement - Dept. Of Aging (Nutrition Program) - Ald.
D’Acquisto moved to approve the cooperative agreement between the City of Muskego
and Waukesha County Department of Aging. Ald. Salentine seconded. Vote 3-0, carried
by all.
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RELEASE OF FUNDS
Miller Townhouses (Engineering) - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $135.35.
Ald. D’Acquisto seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows Addition #1 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $321.25.
Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows Addition #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of
$72,777.82. Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Ald. D’Acquisto voiced an
objection regarding the wording contained in the letters from R&M. He is concerned at the lack
of specific approval language from the engineer signing off on the release. Statements such
as, “we have no objection to this request”, appear to be vague and lacking a firm
recommendation. R&M will be advised in writing, to state recommendations in a more resolute
manner. It was further requested that any handwritten changes to correspondence concerning
dollar figures should be initialed by the originator of the alteration for ease of future reference.
Plum Creek East Addition #1 - Matthew Sadowski received a request for a release of funds in
the amount of $31,321.22. The full request of money is not being recommended since all
improvements have not yet been accepted by the City and $775.00 is owed to the City from
the requested funds for the installation of street signs. Due to the lien waivers not being
correct, Ald. Salentine moved to defer this item to next weeks meeting. Ald. Sanders
seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Ald. D’Acquisto discussed the waiver from Somerset
Company due to a lack of a typed name and title of the individual who signed the waiver, the
validity was questioned. Ald. D’Acquisto further requested that all lien waivers for this
development be checked by the Plan Department to ensure proper and complete execution.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Lanier Court Tape Recorder - Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve the $74.55 requested for
the 12 month service agreement for the Lanier court tape recorder. Ald. Sanders
seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Dictaphone Machine - Police Department - Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve the $3,744.00
requested for the Dictaphone 12 month maintenance contract. Ald. Sanders seconded.
Vote 3-0, carried by all.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Dawn Gunderson reported that the City has received an A1 Moody’s rating for GO bonds and
the Sewer bonds have been re-rated at an A2. She will have copies of the A1 rating tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. D’Acquisto moved to adjourn at 9:07 P.M.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary