FM082598
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Committee
members Slocomb, Salentine and Sanders were present. Also present were Aldermen
Woodard, Chiaverotti, Patterson (arr. 7:15 p.m.) and Pionek (arr. 7:17 p.m.), Clerk-
Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Review of Minutes
Minutes of previous meeting were reviewed, with no additions or corrections noted.
New Business
1. Review Offer to Purchase (Parkland Drive Bike Path Easements)
The Mayor stated the offer was to obtain drainage and construction easements needed
from Gerald and Constance Kozey for the Parkland Drive Bike path. The Clerk-
Treasurer stated concerns expressed by City Attorney Molter regarding awarding the
bid for construction of the bike path prior to acquisition of property for the easements
being finalized. Alderman Sanders moved to recommend approval of the Offer to
Purchase. Alderman Salentine seconded; motion carried unanimously.
2. Review Bids (Parkland Drive Bike Path)
Two bids were received for the project as follows: Payne & Dolan - $31,861 and Henry
Marohl, Inc. - $29,493.30. Alderman Salentine moved to recommend acceptance of bid
submitted by Henry Marohl, Inc. in the amount of $29,493.30 subject to favorable
recommendation of Ruekert & Mielke. Alderman Slocomb seconded; motion carried
unanimously. Mayor stated that the project would be paid out of Park Dedication funds.
3. Clarification of Taxi Cab Requirements
Alderman Salentine presented background information regarding the creation of the
ordinance to license taxicabs, limousines. She has been working with Best Cab in
Waukesha in an effort to obtain taxi service within the municipality. Best Cab is
considering servicing Muskego if 24-hour advance notice is received. The company
may consider parking a cab somewhere in the City in the future. Discussion took place
if licensing was required due to the operation of the business and storage of vehicles
being done from Waukesha. Alderman Sanders stated this is no different than any
other cab company coming into the City. Alderman Salentine stated the intent of the
ordinance was to license vehicles operating a business within the City. Clerk Treasurer
Marenda stated that the ordinance may need to be amended to provide clarification.
She will work on language to clarify. The committee agreed the proposed amendment
could go directly to the Council. The Clerk-Treasurer further stated she has had
discussion with a Muskego resident who operates a limousine service. He informed the
Clerk that the business is run out of an office in Greenfield. He may keep the vehicles
at his home periodically. The Mayor stated if either the transportation vehicles are kept
in the City, the taxicab/limousine business is run out of the City, or both, licenses must
be applied for. Alderman Salentine moved to direct the Clerk-Treasurer to forward
correspondence to Best Cab to state that a license is not required until such time as the
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business or vehicles are based in Muskego. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion
carried.
Voucher Approval
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$404,030.69; a credit of $580.51 to Tax Checks; and Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$768,880.45. Ald. Slocomb seconded. The Clerk-Treasurer explained the credit to
Tax Checks. Checks issued to the other taxing entities were approved at the August
25, 1998 Council meeting. The total amount was reduced, however, and the checks
reissued due to the receipt of a N.S.F. check for payment of a tax bill. Motion carried 3-
0.
Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
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