FM050599
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved/AMENDED
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were Committee
Members Slocomb, and Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Police Chief John Johnson, and
those per the attached list. Ald. Salentine was excused.
The Mayor noted that the agenda was posted on April 30, 1999 in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve an Operator’s License for Jason Zellmer and Susan Wasson,
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by
Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Lisa Eickhoff was interviewed separately due to an unresolved issue on her police report. Ald.
Slocomb moved to defer a decision for this applicant until the pending court case is held and a
decision is made by the courts. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
1999-2000 Liquor License Applications - In a memo prepared by Deputy Clerk, Jill Blenski, the
following establishments have applied for liquor licenses for 1999-2000. “Class A” Liquor/Beer:
Erickson’s Roadrunners Express, Ltd. (Michael Erickson, agent). McAdams, Inc. d/b/a/ Pick ‘N Save
(Randal Beck, agent). Muskego Marketplace Foods, LLC d/b/a Sentry (James Semrad, agent).
Muskego Warehouse Beer & Liquor (Craig Fischer, agent). Neome Schaumberg d/b/a House of
Treasures. T&T Futures, Inc. d/b/a Piggly Wiggly (Dennis Lipofski, agent). “Class B” Beer: Dairyland
Pizza Hut (Matthew Schmecht, agent). Charles Schweitzer (Wagon Wheel). “Class A” Beer: Kwik
Trip, Inc. (Dawn Drake, agent). Swatek Sales - SS Express Lane-Muskego (Mark Swatek, agent). Ald.
Sanders moved to approve the applicants contingent upon receipt of clean police reports for
both the establishment and individuals. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Hiring of Relatives Policy - A revised copy of the new policy was provided with the additions and
strikeouts identified for the Committee to review. Item “D” regarding definitions of “Family Relative” now
includes the wording: Spouse is included only in so far as there is a supervisory relationship under
Section III(E). Item “F” was a new addition due to the hypothetical situation outlined by Chief Johnson
which reads: In the event an employee becomes related to another employee as a result of marriage
which occurs after the employee commenced employment with the City, the policy shall not apply
except that no employee will be permitted to directly supervise his or her spouse. The Mayor will
provide this document in a clean copy format for adoption at the May 19, 1999 Finance Committee
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Bids - Official City Newspaper - In a memo from the Deputy Clerk, the City advertised for bids
for publishing legal notices and Council proceedings in accordance with State Statute. Only one bid
was submitted by CNI. The costs represented are the same as what the City is currently paying.
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Council proceedings: 1 insertion per line .66, 2 insertion per line .52. City legal notices: 1 insertion
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per line .66, 2 insertion per line .52. Display ads, sample ballots and other matter set in display
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format: 1 insertion per column inch $7.60 and 2 insertion per column inch $7.00. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the bid submitted by CNI. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
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Acceptance of Schneck & Associates Networking System Plan - Joe Sommers and Ed Ruffolo a
representative from Schneck & Associates were on hand to go over the plan with the Committee. The
plan provides the necessary hardware and software for the Library to interface with the existing network
of the City of Muskego. Additionally, a 2-5 year plan for future technology was included in the plan.
This will assist in the preparation of Request For Proposals (RFP’s) that will be sent out. Some of the
topics discussed were fire protection, server back-up, card catalog network set-up configuration. Mr.
Ruffolo indicated that the City of Brookfield is currently setting up their Library with a similar system.
Completion for their project is the end of the month. The Committee strongly suggested a site visit to
test the capabilities of the Brookfield system. The lack of disk access for the terminals utilized by the
patrons is a concern for the Committee. In order to circumvent the problem, PC’s may be used in
addition to the terminals suggested in the plan. The plan cost at full list price will be approximately
$80,872. The existing AS/400 Model F35 is an older model. IBM will be dropping support for the model
and its related operating system. It is recommended that the City move to a new AS/400 before the
support is dropped. Joe Sommers will work with Holly Sanhuber of the Library to find solutions to the
issues presented. The plan will be modified as needed as the new options are discussed and decisions
are made.
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Discussion of 3 Liaison Officer - Chief Johnson provided a comprehensive report with respect to
the hiring of an additional Liaison Officer for Denoon Middle School. Due to an increase of violent acts
initiated by student across the county the Chief felt that this was a wise preventative measure. A
descending grant in the amount of $125,000 over 3 years has been awarded. The grant will help to
fund the salary of the officer with the remaining deficit being covered by the City at 56.8% and 43.2%
by the School District. $19,383.14 has been requested from the Contingency account to replace the
existing officer who will move into the PSLO position. This will cover the cost of the replacement officer
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beginning September 1, 1999. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the appointment of a 3 Liaison
Officer with funding of the position to be determined when the grant money is made available.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Further Report on Police Department Building - Chief Johnson provided a written report regarding
the final stages of the building expenses. The Chief has requested that this Committee provide some
direction regarding his request to use a portion of the money remaining to wallpaper the heavily used
areas of the building. In the past, wallpaper was used very successfully and lasted longer with less
wear than traditional painted walls. The Committee was provided with samples of the materials to be
used. Ald. Slocomb and the Committee recommends that the Chief be responsible for the decision
making regarding where and how much wallpapering is to occur at the Police Department.
Review of Bids Range Target System for Firearms Training Facility and Control Tower Firing
Ranges (Items 5 & 6 were combined) - Chief Johnson reports that the bids were high. $295,000 is
available for the project, $455,000 was the lowest bid received. R&M is working on making adjustments
to help reduce the cost of the facility. Currently, the FBI does not have the resources to assist in the
funding of this project.
Wisconsin Electric - Easement Request - The Mayor stated that the easement is for the Library from
Wisconsin Electric. The Mayor seeks approval from this Committee to go forward and sign the
document. Ald. Slocomb approves and directs the Mayor to sign the easement request from
Wisconsin Electric. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Funding of Police Department Cleaning Contract - The Chief reports that when he made the request
for the funds to pay for the additional cleaning charge, he did not indicate where the funds were to
come from. Finance Director, Dawn Gunderson recommends reviewing the overall budget for the
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Police Department towards the end of the Fiscal Year to determine where the funds can be transferred
from.
Review of Disallowance of Claim - Norgal - Mr. Terry Norgal has filed claim with the City of Muskego
in the amount of $123,500 in damages resulting from the cost of repairs of his property plus lost rents
and miscellaneous damages due to an alleged water seepage problem due to a grading disagreement
between the City and the Plaintiff. The City’s insurer (Wausau Insurance) has found the City not
negligent in this case and recommended disallowance of the claim. Ald. Slocomb moved to disallow
the claim. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Deer Creek Addition #1 - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the release of $525.00 $200.00 for the
installation of street name signs. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - Ald. Sanders moved to approve the annual maintenance
agreement from Gordon Flesch for the Police Department copier in the amount of $562.14.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. Last year the maintenance agreement was $540.00.
FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT - Dawn Gunderson reports that she will be leaving for the GFOA
convention on May 19, 1999.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski, Recording Secretary