FM032498
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
members D’Acquisto, Sanders, and Salentine present. Also in attendance were
Aldermen Slocomb, Woodard, Patterson and Pionek (arrived during meeting.), Plan
Director Sadowski, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Mayor noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
License Approvals
Mr. Jeff Favre appeared before the committee to discuss two upcoming outside events.
On Sunday, May 17, he intends to sponsor a Harley Poker Run. A portion of the
proceeds will go to charity. There will be a tent and live music for this event. It was
agreed that the time for the music would be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with outside
sales to end at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Favre indicated the Harley people want the event over by
dark. Alderman Sanders requested that the music again be directed to the west with
walls put up on the back and sides of the tent. Mr. Favre noted that the Harley Reunion
is scheduled for June 10 - 13. He is requesting use of the field for parking on June 10
through June 13. Mr. Favre is also requesting a permit for outside music on June 12
and 13 (Friday and Saturday). The committee and applicant agreed to outside music
on Friday (June 12) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday (June 13) from 3:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It was noted that the outside premise is licensed until 11:00 p.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays. Alderman Sanders noted that the surrounding neighbors have
had problems in the past primarily with the parking and noise level. Mr. Favre indicated
he spoke to some of the neighbors. Alderman Salentine stated that the establishment
was there first; when people purchased property in the vicinity, they knew it was there.
As an additional condition, the committee requires that temporary fencing be installed
to protect the Perelli property. Alderman D’Acquisto moved to recommend approval of
the following: Sunday, May 17, 1998 - field parking, tent, and outside music from 3:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with music directed to the west; Wednesday, June 10 through
Saturday, June 13, 1998 - field parking (all four days) and outside music from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. (June 11) and from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (June 12) with music directed to
the west, and fencing required to protect the property to the east for both events.
Alderman Salentine seconded; motion carried unanimously.
New Business
1. Software Support Agreement with BRC for Utility Billing
Information Systems Director Joe Sommers is requesting approval of a software
support agreement with BRC (Business Records Corporation) for utility billing package
purchased last year. The agreement is through December, 1999 for a total cost of
$3,675 with $1,575 due now and $2,100 due in 1999. Alderman D’Acquisto stated he
would prefer to only contract for 1998 and pursue other options. The Mayor stated the
rate would not remain the same. He noted that when the City explored utility billing
packages, there was nothing PC based and this was comparable. Alderman Salentine
moved to approve the agreement. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried 2 to 1
with Alderman D’Acquisto voting “no.”
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2. Continuation of Police Liaison Officer Program
Alderman D’Acquisto moved to recommend continuation of the program. Alderman
Sanders seconded; motion carried unanimously.
3. Request for Funds for Comprehensive Plan Committee
Mr. Sadowski appeared at the meeting on behalf of the Comprehensive Plan
Committee to request funds to conduct a survey. Mr. Sadowski stated that the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will conduct the survey for the Comp Plan
Committee for $5,000. Phone contact will be used. Discussion took place. Alderman
D’Acquisto stated that we can presume if UWM conducts the survey, the methodology
will be sound and scientific; there will be no local bias and sounder results will be
obtained. Use of the phone can provide more communication than allowed by a
written format. The Mayor noted about 20% of the population will be surveyed which
provides a good cross section. He also supports the phone method noting the results
will not be skewed as they could be if the survey was conducted by mail. Alderman
Sanders moved to approve $5,000 from Contingency for the Comprehensive Plan
Committee survey. Alderman D’Acquisto seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Voucher Approval
Alderman D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Fund vouchers in the amount of
$1,169,078.68, Tax Checks in the amount of $10,951.51 and Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $189,329.53. Alderman Sanders seconded. Motion to approve vouchers
carried unanimously.
Communications and Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
The Deputy Clerk verified that the Finance Committee did not find it necessary to
interview Mr. Tom Amann as the new agent for R.L.C. as he currently is the agent on
another license. The committee reserved the right to interview Mr. Amann if an issue
arises in the future prior to the new license being issued.
Adjournment
Alderman Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Salentine;
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk