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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:16 P.M. by Chairman De Angelis. Also present were Committee Members Aldermen
D'Acquisto, Sanders, and Salentine, as well as Aldermen
Patterson, Pionek, Slocomb and Woodard, Finance Director
Gunderson, Plan Director Sadowski, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Sean McMullen (Ruekert & Mielke) and Joe Dibb.
The Deputy Clerk noted the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meetings Law on Friday, May 23, 1997.
License Approval
Alderman D'Acquisto moved to recommend approval of a Class "B" Beer License for Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club, Michael
Milonczyk Agent for the remainder of the 1996-1997 license year. Alderman Salentine seconded, motion carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Unfinished Business
Approval of Funding for Access to Lions Park
This item was deferred from the May 21 committee meeting to determine funding. Alderman Sanders moved to approve
expenditure for access in the amount of $700 to be taken from "Other Projects" in the Park Dedication account. Alderman
Salentine seconded, motion carried.
New Business
1. Review Bids - Loomis Road Reconstruction
Alderman Sanders expressed concern about the amount of money
($207,741.03) to be disbursed to reconstruct two miles of road
which is not heavily traveled. Alderman D'Acquisto stated he
understands concern about the expense which was also expressed
at the Public Works Committee meeting by Superintendent John
Loughney. However, the commitment was made to do the project
and it is not fair to reshuffle the deck at the eleventh hour.
Alderman Sanders stated concern regarding cracking the existing
road base (also discussed at the Public Works meeting just prior
to Finance). Sean McMullen stated the State of Wisconsin sees
what is proposed as a suitable fix. However, there is some
risk. Alderman Pionek asked if this process was done last year in the area of the sewer project. Mr. McMullen responded it was
only in a slight amount; there were several different things done in that area.
Alderman Salentine questioned why the traffic count (also discussed at Public Works meeting) was done this late in the process. Alderman Pionek responded that Mr. Loughney had placed
the counters out a few weeks ago but there was something wrong with them. Mayor De Angelis noted they cannot be used during
the winter months. Mr. Dibb stated the Town of Norway did road
construction (on Loomis Drive) five years ago and the road has
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held up well. lie noted in the past the Public Works Department
has done shoulder work which would decrease expense of the
project. Alderman Salentine expressed concern that the base bid
did not include other items, such as shoulder and restoration
costs, and the committee did not have this information before
them. She moved to defer to the June 4 Finance Committee meeting. Alderman Sanders seconded, motion carried. Mr.
McMullen was requested to provide information regarding milling
and asphalting costs only.
2. Review Agreement with the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc.
Alderman Salentine moved to recommend approval. Alderman
Sanders seconded. Discussion took place. Alderman D'Acquisto
stated he objects to the amount of time the Water Bugs are
allowed to use the park which is public. Alderman Salentine
agreed. Alderman Patterson stated this is not just something
for the Water Bugs. They are providing a service to the City
that the citizens enjoy. The City does benefit. Alderman
D'Acquisto stated he has received calls from constituents who
have stated they pay for the park and their use is being
abridged. Alderman D'Acquisto moved to amend item No. 16 a.
contained in the 1997 Agreement to include "an alderman"
regarding who can make a substantiated complaint. Alderman
Salentine seconded, motion carried. Motion to recommend
approval of amended agreement carried. Mayor noted that the
majority of the Water Bugs are residents of Muskego.
Alderman Patterson left at 8:00 P.M.
3. Position Creation - Planning Intern
A position description was submitted to those present. Alderman
D'Acquisto moved to recommend approval of the position.
Alderman Salentine seconded, motion carried.
Voucher Approval
Alderman D'Acquisto moved for approval of General Vouchers in
the amount of $413,960 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$109,307.42. Alderman Sanders seconded, carried.
Alderman D'Acquisto moved to adjourn at 8:04 P.M. Alderman
Salentine seconded, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,