FM030498
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, March 4, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:59 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis, Committee members
Salentine and Sanders were present. Also in attendance were Finance Director Dawn
Gunderson, Ald. Mark Slocomb, Ald. Woodard, Ald. Patterson, Ald. Pionek and those per the
attached sheet. Ald. D’Acquisto was absent.
The Mayor noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on
February 27, 1998.
The minutes of the previous meeting dated February 18, 1998 were reviewed and accepted.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Sanders moved to approve Operator’s License for Rikki Peters, subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Brian Shanklin was present for his 6 month review for license consideration. He has not been
cited for any new adverse incidents during that time, however, due to a recent incident occurring
at Klub 24, and how this could affect his request for a license, an opinion from the City Attorney is
required. Ald. Salentine moved to defer until March 10, 1998 Finance Committee meeting to
obtain legal opinion on this matter. Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
The Mayor reported that a license applicant (Sandra Jeske) will be unable to attend Wednesday
evening meetings in order to be interviewed for her license request. The Mayor stated that the
individual has no police record and he interviewed her on Tuesday, March 2, 1998. Ald.
Salentine moved for approval of an Operator’s License for Sandra Jeske, subject to receipt
of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Vote 2-0, carried by all.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Further Discussion on Dissolution Agreement - TCVFD - The Tess Corners Volunteer Fire
Department has provided the conditions of the dissolution agreement. They would like a full
scholarship fund set up based on annual UW Madison state tuition rate ($3,100) for two
individuals per year, forever. A grade point average of 2.75 within the police/fire science major
was agreed upon. In order to fund this program for 10 years, assuming 6% increases in tuition
each year, Finance Director Gunderson reports that $165,000 will need to be initially deposited.
A partial scholarship for two individuals per year ($1,000 per individual) at a cost to the City would
be $94,446 to fund indefinitely, assuming a 6% return on the funds. Options for full and partial
funding as well as the name of the scholarship fund were discussed. Ald. Salentine and
Patterson believe that the TCVFD should be provided with both options (lump sum distribution for
a certain period of time and the partial scholarship funded forever). It was discussed that if the
scholarship was to be funded in perpetuity, Muskego’s name would have to be added to the
scholarship.
Clarification on Non-represented Personnel Code - Finance Director Gunderson explained that
the Parks Supervisor position created per Resolution #23-98 should be recognized as an hourly
salary rate employee, not a bi-weekly salary as was passed by the resolution. Ald. Sanders
moved to approve the hourly rate salary. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 2-0, carried by
all.
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In the past, the Parks Maintenance I position received additional compensation during a 14 week
summer period for supervision of the employees hired for the summer. This practice will need to
be reviewed by the new Parks & Recreation Director.
NEW BUSINESS
Request for severance pay - The Mayor spoke with the City’s Labor Attorney on this issue.
Gordon Jacobson has made a request for severance pay of one week for each year (7) worked.
According to employee policy for non-represented employees, a 60 day notice is required when a
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department head position is eliminated. On February 10 the Common Council clarified language
in the non-represented personnel code, not allowing bumping rights for department heads. The
Mayor recommended that Mr. Jacobson be compensated $3,197.00 which represents 21 working
days between March 12, 1998 and the end of 60 days which commenced on February 10, 1998.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve a pay out in the amount of $3,197.00 in addition to sick and
vacation allowance banked pay out. Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Discussion continued regarding precedent this action sets
Review agreement with Little Muskego Lake District re: WRR Environmental Services charges - A
draft copy of a mutual release agreement was presented. Which states that WRR will pay the
City $13,000 and the Little Muskego Lake District will also pay the City $13,000 for a full and final
settlement to pay for road damages allegedly caused by a construction project known as Jewel
Crest Dredging Project in 1996. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the
agreement. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Review agreement with Nextel Communications - The Mayor gave a brief history on the project
and discussed the January 2, 1998 memo (attached) he received from Nextel. He, as well as the
City Attorney have several issues with Nextel’s request. Many of the requests deviate from what
has been done in the past with the other two carriers. Ald. Sanders moved to not allow major
deviation from past agreements for Nextel Communications. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Review request for fax machine - The Clerk Treasurer’s office has requested a fax machine and
provided a comparison in cost to operate to the Committee. The budget for this equipment was
$2,250. The Panafax 770 model requested is priced at $2,084. Central Office Systems has the
model requested. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the expenditure of $2,084 to Central
Office Systems for the purchase of the Panafax 770. Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 2-0,
carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Police Department copy machine - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the $567.54 maintenance
agreement from Gordon Flesch Company. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 2-0, carried by
all
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Muskego Regency - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of $435.25. Ald. Salentine
seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Park Estates - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $6,980.75. Ald. Sanders
seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
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Deer Creek #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $3,229.03. Ald. Sanders
seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Miller Townhouses #217 - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of $49.00. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $3,157.01. Ald.
Sanders seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all. The Mayor mentioned that at the 2/24/98
meeting, this Committee approved the release of $308,000 for this project. The Mayor has not
signed off on that release. A mylar plat copy has not been submitted to City Hall.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Nothing new to report
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary