FM100400
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved as corrected 10/10/00
Wednesday, October 4, 2000
7:00 PM Muskego Public Library, Room 5
S73 W16663 Janesville Road
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Also in attendance were Committee
Members, Ald. Sanders, Ald. Slocomb and Ald. Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and those
per attached sheet.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on October 6, 2000.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the September 26, 2000 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS – Rodney Parker was interviewed separately due to alcohol related events on
police report. After discussion by the Committee with Mr Parker Ald. Slocomb moved to approve
Operator License for Mr. Parker. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Ronald Verhaalen was interviewed separately due to past incident on his police record. After
discussion by Committee, Operators License was deferred to Tuesday Council with applicant
providing court documentation.
Travis Podrug agent for VP Entertainment Corp (d/b/a Pioneer Inn) was present to request a Class B
license for his new business. After discussion Ald. Salentine moved to recommend to Council
approval of license, including the outside premise as identified until 11:00 p.m., subject to all
conditions being met for issuance. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
License Approval - Klub 24 – Postponed until October 18, 2000
Denise Molkentin – Operator’s License – No new issues
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss AFSCME’s Position to Union Job Classifications & Points – Motion on floor to defer to review
salary changes and management review of job points will occur at the end of the contract period. There
was a discussion on the motion noting that this allows change in job descriptions if requixed with. There
not being any change in job classification or points. Ald Sanders moved to approve motion on floor.
Second by Ald Salentine. Carried by all.
Establish Salaries for Elected Officials for 2001 – Non Reprensented Scale – After discussion item
deferred.
NEW BUSINESS
Outstanding Pool Usage Fees for 1997 & 1998 – Letter presented from Craig Anderson, Parks &
Recreation Director, requesting payment of outstanding invoice for all usage fees from 1997 and 1998.
Money to come out of contingency fund. Ald. Salentine moved to approve payment of $20,014.20.
Second by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Repeal of Application Fees, Legal Lot Status – In memo from Brian Turk, Planning Director, planning
staff recommends that, upon passage of Ordinance 1043, the fees associated with legal lot status
application be repealed. The maximum impact will be the loss of $5,336.00 in revenues over the next
two years. Ald. Sanders moved to repeal application fees for legal lot status upon passage of
Ordinance 1043. Second by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
October 4, 2000 – Page #2
Review Revisions to “City Hall Meeting Rooms Rules and Regulation” – Clerk-Treasurer’s office provided
committee with suggested changes to “City Hall Meeting Rooms Rules and Regulations”. Discussion
took place on eligibility to use rooms, renaming of rooms with suggestion that names be reflective of the
City of Muskego, chairs and tables brought in from other rooms or elsewhere, official flags displayed or
otherwise presented for public exposure, and storage availability. Ald. Sanders moved to defer.
Second by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Establish Resident and Non Resident Rates for Rescue Service – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson
requested item be deferred. Ald. Salentine moved to defer. Second by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by
all.
Review Offer to Purchase for Sewer Easement/Superior Emerald Park – Mayor advised committee that
this was a standard agreement, purchase price zero dollars. Documents have been forward to Superior
Emerald Park for their review and approval. Buyer is to pay for title evidence and provision of title.
Discussion took place on clarification of easement. Ald. Salentine moved to approve offer to
purchase sewer easement from Superior Emerald Park subject to verification of length by City
Engineer Sean McMullen. Second by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Dawn reports budget process is taking place with ways to reduce
budget being reviewed. Finance Department has moved back to the remodeled City Hall.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:19 PM. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary