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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Mayor David De Angelis. Also present were
Committee Members Slocomb, Sanders, Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and those
per the attached sheet.
The Mayor noted that the agenda was posted on February 11, 2000 in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the February 2, 2000 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed and placed on file.
Ald. Sanders moved to Amend the minutes of the February 8, 2000 Finance Committee
Meeting, changing the final release from the Marek Developer’s Deposit to $277.25 from
$317.25. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS - Ald. Salentine moved to approve William Pucillo as
Agent of Record, Class “A” Beer License for the Durham Hill Convenience Center. Seconded
by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. The Committee briefly discussed the amount of Class “A” and “B”
Beer and Liquor licenses available and the possible need to review the current Ordinance with
respect to the number of those licenses that are available. The Committee requests that City Clerk-
Treasurer, Jean Marenda review the current Ordinance for potential review.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - NONE
LICENSE APPROVALS - Ald. Salentine moved approve the Transfer of License to PH Green
Bay, LLC as the new owner of Pizza Hut. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Engineering Services Contract with J. Spears Associates - SEPI - Ald. Slocomb moved
to defer this item until the new draft document is available for review. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Construction Agreement, Letter of Credit Form, and cost Breakdown for Woods Road
Improvements (Towne Realty Inc., Candlewood Creek - Mr. James Doering from Towne Realty
was present and in a memo, Brian Turk provided a written copy of the Construction Agreement,
Letter of Credit and cost breakdown. The Agreement has been review and approved by Ruekert
and Mielke. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the Agreement. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Review Clothing Reimbursement - Police Personnel - The Mayor requested that this item be
removed from the agenda this evening due to scheduling conflicts a representative from the Police
Department was not available. Item will be on next Tuesday (February 22, 2000) Finance
Committee agenda.
Review City of Muskego and Muskego Police Association Retiree Health Trust Agreement -The
Mayor provided documents which outlined the Agreement. This was orchestrated by the Police
Department in order for them to develop their own Retirement Trust. The City Labor Attorney
provided their written comments as well as the Police Association. At this time, Article V which
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covers the purchase of insurance to protect the plan and its participants will not be explored by the
Association. Finance Director Gunderson questioned why the benefits were not clearly specified
within this document. The Mayor stated that those particulars would be covered under the contract.
Ald. Slocomb questioned what would be changed with this agreement that would allow this program
to begin in a quick fashion and not be bogged down by deliberation between the two groups. The
Mayor advised that if the changes as proposed by the City Labor Attorney, except for Article V, were
incorporated into the document it could go to Council on Tuesday. Ald. Slocomb moved to
recommend to Council approval of the Retiree Health Trust Agreement. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Carried by all.
Review Letter of Agreement - WCME Lobbyist - The Mayor provided a memo and Letter of
Agreement between Coenen/Swandby Associates, Inc., and the Waukesha County Municipal
Executives. The lobbying plan for 2000 has been modified with the activity level remaining virtually
unchanged from 1999. This will allow the group to continue their progress on issues of interest with
the WCME. The Mayor stated that at this time, the group is very pleased with the level of service
provided by Coenen/Swandby. Additionally, the Town of Pewaukee will be joining the group and
with this additional community the fees charged to all of the municipalities would be reduced. The
current fee is split in half with each municipality paying a equal portion of that fee. The remainder of
that fee is then spilt between each community based on their population. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the Letter of Agreement between WCME and Coenen/Swandby. The fees based on
same amount as were paid in 1999. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - NONE
VOUCHER APPROVAL - NONE
RELEASE OF FUNDS - NONE
FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT - Director Gunderson reports that the City Water Audit was
completed today. The Sewer Utility and City will have their Financial Statements audited in the near
future.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - NONE
ADJOURNMENT - Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:50 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary