FM042298
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, April 22, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis, Committee members Sanders
and Slocomb were present. Also in attendance was Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and
those per the attached sheet. Ald. Salentine was excused.
The Mayor noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on April
17, 1998.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Sanders moved to approve Operator’s License’s for Linda Schnacke and Gene Myers,
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded
by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - Lauren E. Cobabe
Police Chief John Johnson supplied a written response indicating that a check with the
surrounding Police Departments and their files revealed no record of arrest since the last date of
review on January 18, 1998. The next review will occur in 30 days.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Review quotes for removal of contaminated soil - Police Department - Police Chief John Johnson
supplied written correspondence stating that on March 23, 1998, the fuel storage tank for the
Police Department was removed. Soil in and around the tank was found to be contaminated by
gasoline spillage. Three quotes were received to perform the clean-up task and were in the
$10,240-$14,300 range. The recommendation from the Chief is to award this work to the low
quote of $10,230 submitted by AES Consultants of Grafton, WI. The City will be reimbursed by
the State for all but $2,886.50. The 1998 Capital Budget line item for tank removal contains
$550.00. Therefore, a request of $2,400 transferred from Contingency to the Capital Budget is
requested. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the bid submitted from AES Consultants and a
transfer, not to exceed $2,400.00 from Contingency to Capital Budget. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Review Agreement with County as to Election Equipment - Jean Marenda - In a memo from the
Clerk Treasurer a request has been made to execute an Agreement between the City and County
regarding the election equipment provided to the City by the County at no cost. The City is
required to maintain the equipment and a maintenance agreement exists for the equipment. Ald.
Slocomb directs the Clerk Treasurer to sign the agreement. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Review Agreements with Water Bugs - Parks and Recreation Direction, Craig Anderson is
requesting approval on the Water Bugs dates agreement, Pier agreement, Water Bugs Ski Jump
agreement and Idle Isle:
Dates Agreement - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the 1998 Water Bugs dates
agreement. Ald. Sanders Seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
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Pier Agreement - No dollar amount is indicated regarding the certificate of insurance which
lists the City of Muskego as an additional insured. Ald. Slocomb requests to amend the
agreement to include $500,000. Ald. Slocomb moved to amend the Pier agreement to include
$500,000 listed as the amount of coverage in the certificate of insurance. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve Pier agreement as
amended. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all. Discussion continued
regarding the number of extra evenings (4) the Water Bugs have requested and the amount of
complaints received regarding their use of the water area.
Ski Jump Agreement - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the Ski Jump agreement
between the Water Bugs Ski Team and the City of Muskego. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Idle Isle Agreement - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the Idle Isle agreement between
the City of Muskego and the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc., or Doug Aird. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Review contracts/leases for Parks & Recreation Department - A packet of data regarding the
bids awarded for lawn mowing, weed eradication and portable toilet facilities was prepared by
Craig Anderson.
Lawn Mowing Contract - Mr. Scott Peterson was present of Peterson Lawn Care to
dispute the decision of choosing F&W Landscape Specialists for the mowing contract ($20,950).
F&W was the third lowest bid with Peterson Lawn Care and D&D Lawn Services submitting bids
of $19,400 and $19,800 respectively. According to the Parks and Recreation Director, Mr.
Peterson failed to submit data requested regarding equipment, experience or references. Mr.
Peterson supplied 3 references and verbally discussed his equipment capabilities. Ald. Sanders
moved to defer this item until the April 28, 1998 Finance Committee meeting to allow
Committee members time to review the Scope of Services and the materials supplied by Mr.
Peterson. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Weed Eradication Contract - Due to the weed eradication contract being awarded to F&W
Landscape along with the mowing contract, Ald. Slocomb moved to defer this item until the
April 28, 1998 Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by
all.
Portable Toilet Facilities- Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the $6,535 bid submitted by
Waste Management for portable toilet facilities. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0,
carried by all. The bid amount is over budgeted amount by $935. The amount can be absorbed
into overall expense item Contracted Services.
Review disposal of old equipment - Sommers - Joe Sommers has recommended the disposal of
obsolete equipment by donating it to the Historical Society. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve
the disposal of equipment as stated in 4/17/98 memo. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0,
carried by all.
Review maintenance agreement for mail processing equipment - Deputy Clerk Blenski is
requesting $470.00 for a maintenance agreement for the mail processing equipment. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve the $470.00 expenditure. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Vote 2-0,
carried by all. Discussion continued regarding the amount of pieces of mail, mailed in a given
year.
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Assignment of Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of Credit - Deer Creek - According to Planning
Department Director, Matt Sadowski no acceptable Letter of Credit has been received at City Hall.
Ald. Sanders moved to defer item until acceptable Letter of Credit is received. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Vote 2-0, carried by all
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Park Estates #213 - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of $216.45. Ald. Slocomb
seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Deer Creek #2 - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of $1,380.58. Ald. Slocomb
seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows Addition #2 - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the release of $811.80.
Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - The Finance Director reports that the auditors are done with
their on-site work. She is planning on a May presentation of the audit report and financial
statements. The Petty Cash fund for the Police Department currently at $50.00 may be raised to
$100.00 to cover miscellaneous expenses
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 8:03 P.M. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary