FM120898
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Committee
members Slocomb, Salentine and Sanders were present. Also present were Aldermen
Chiaverotti, Pionek, and Patterson (arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Finance Director Gunderson ,
and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
It was noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Review of Minutes
Minutes of the December 2, 1998 meeting were accepted with no changes made.
There were no licenses to review.
New Business
1. Approval of Quotes for Squad Car Purchases
Two quotes were received for the purchase of 1999 squad cars:
Capitol Ford in Madison (through V.A.L.U.E.) $19,697 each
Braeger Ford in Milwaukee $20,065 each
The Mayor stated that Chief Johnson has recommended the quote submitted by Capitol
Ford. Alderman Salentine moved to accept the quote received from Capitol Ford in
Madison for a unit price of $19,697, or a total for three vehicles of $59,091. Alderman
Sanders seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorization of Future Parkland Standing Committee Payment to Landowner
Alderman Slocomb moved to approve the $515 payment to Robert Boehm. The
payment amount represents 20% of the total general property taxes due as specified in
the Future Parkland landfill agreement. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Finance Director Gunderson stated she does not believe this item needs to be
reviewed by the Finance Committee in the future as it is brought about as a result of
the existing agreement. The committee members concurred.
3. Approval of 1999 Cooperative Agreement with Dept. of Aging
Alderman Salentine moved to recommend approval of the agreement. Alderman
Slocomb seconded; motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve Revised Plan Department Fee Schedule
This item was not ready for review and was removed from the agenda at this time.
Maintenance Agreement -Time Clocks (Water/Public Works)
Alderman Sanders moved to approve 1999 preventative maintenance for two time
clocks at $115 each. Alderman Salentine seconded; motion carried. Alderman
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Slocomb asked why the Finance Committee was reviewing an issue with a relatively
small dollar amount. The Mayor stated because it involves a maintenance agreement
and the past direction of the committee was to review all such agreements.
Unfinished Business
1. Further discussion of Plum Creek Tree Plantings
Finance Director Gunderson distributed a copy of the October 21, 1998 Finance
Committee minutes regarding this issue. She reviewed what had transpired to date.
The total cost of the trees was $13,825, of which $7,515 allocated for street trees in the
Letter of Credit would be taken. The remaining $4,000 in the Letter of Credit which has
been seized would also be used to offset the cost. The remaining balance would be
taken from contingency and billed back to the developer. The Finance Director noted
that the City Attorney has advised that the City not bill the developer for the remaining
balance. She and the Mayor concur with that opinion. The Mayor did reiterate that it is
the City’s position that the Letter of Credit is forfeited and that the developer
relinquished a portion of his rights when he decided not to plant the trees. The City
was diligent and went through the process of accepting quotes for the trees. The
Mayor stated he brought this issue back to the committee to clarify the final outcome.
Alderman Salentine moved to take the $1,260 out of contingency and not bill the
developer. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried.
New Business
5. Approve Rescue Fees for 1999
Finance Director Gunderson stated the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department
submitted notification that the 1999 rescue fee charged to the City would increase to
$237. She stated this represents a 2.2% in the current amount of $232. The
philosophy of the Finance Committee last year was to pass on to nonresidents the
charges that the City does not recoup, such fees for no transports and the portions that
are noncollectible. In this way, the residents are not subsidizing the nonresident costs.
The 1999 fees charged by the City for rescue service would be $235 for residents and
$337 for nonresidents. Finance Director Gunderson clarified that the City will be billed
$237 by Tess Corners for each transported rescue call, and will then in turn bill the
recipient based on residency. Alderman Salentine asked for a list of calls to see where
they originated from and were transported to. She is primarily interested in the calls to
Muskego Regency. The Mayor and Finance Director indicated that the information
would have to be compiled manually. Alderman Sanders moved to recommend
establishing the 1999 rescue fees as noted above. Alderman Slocomb seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
6. Approval of Contract for Muskego Volunteer Fire Company
Alderman Slocomb recommended approval. Alderman Salentine seconded. Alderman
Salentine requested that following the legal description contained in the agreement a
clearer description of the area the fire company covers be included. The Mayor
indicated the agreement can be amended at the Council meeting to include Alderman
Salentine’s request. Motion carried unanimously.
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Voucher Approval
Alderman Salentine requested copy of legal opinion submitted by Attorney Baxter.
Alderman Salentine moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $1,176,545.75, Tax Checks in the amount of $2,900, and Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $644,095.20. Alderman Slocomb seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Alderman Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
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