FM110800
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, November 8, 2000
7:00 PM Muskego Public Library, Room 5
S73 W16663 Janesville Road
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Also in attendance were Committee
Members, Ald. Slocomb and Ald. Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Information Systems
Director Joe Sommers, Officer Mike Rakers and those per attached sheet. Ald. Sanders was excused.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on November 3, 2000.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the October 24, 2000 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS – Ald. Salentine moved to approve Operator License for Sarah Deschane,
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to defer approval of Operators Licenses until further questioning at the
Tuesday, November 14, 2000 Finance Meeting for Kristina Swenson, Robert Chvosta, and
Michelle Peterson. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Finance Committee interviewed Kristina Swenson separately in regards to other information provided on
application.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Jerome Krupa – The Police Department reports that Jerome J. Krupa has no adverse activity.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Review Request to Renew Mobile Telephone Contract – Information Systems Director Joe Sommers and
Officer Mike Rakers appeared before the committee and answered questions on Cellular Service
Agreement between U.S. Cellular and The City of Muskego. Main change in agreement is the
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Automated Payment Service Authorization. Other improvements including free 1 minute of incoming
calls, expanded preferred roaming area, no long distance charges, and lower nationwide roaming
charges have been added during existing contract. Mayor De Angelis stated the automated payment
service authorization sheet should be changed to read automatically charge my account instead of
automatically charge my credit card. Ald. Salentine moved to approve renewal of Cellular Service
Agreement between U.S. Cellular and the City of Muskego for 2 years.. Ald. Slocomb seconded.
Carried by all.
Writing Off Rescue Service Invoices – Memorandum was presented from Jean Marenda requesting
writing off rescue service bills that were either Title 19 accounts or listed with the Collection Agency for
services rendered in 1998 or prior. Ald. Slocomb moved to write off for accounts listed with the
Waukesha County Collection division for total of $9,771.95. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried
by all.
Ald. Slocomb moved to write off accounts that are covered by Title 19 (Medicaid) for total of
$7,437.91. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Approval of Funds for Cable Remodeling – Letter along with drawings for the Alderman’s Room,
Muskego Room, and Cable Studio, time-line for completion of project and conceptual pricing was
provided by Craig Anderson, Parks & Recreation Director. Cable Club members, Jeffery Jones and Jane
McMullen, Jane Drake and Jeff Jones have been meeting with Video Images. Added to quote of
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$71,736.13 is the ability to feed from both channels simultaneously bringing the pricing to $75,000.00.
After discussion Ald.
Salentine moved to approve cable remodeling of $75,000.00 with funding from Cable TV Fund for
2000 and 2001. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Jeff Jones asked committee for approval to purchase Special Effects Generator, installation cost
covered in overall pricing of cable remodeling. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the purchase of
Special Effects Generator (Video Mixes) for the amount of $3,813.00, monies to come out of 2000
Cable Operating Funds. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - Library Director, Holly Sanhuber provided committee with
memorandum requesting maintenance for smoke detector system. Warranty for system expires
December 31, 2000. The proposed service agreement includes parts. After discussion Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve 1 year maintenance agreement for smoke detector system with
Siemens/Cerberus Division, annual cost $1,065.00. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Lakewood Condominiums $26,000.00 - Sean McMullen provide memorandum to committee reporting
that $1,600.00 was for finish grade, power rake, seed and fertilize large pond, $10,000.00 for progress
payment for work completed to date, and $14,400.00 progress payment due for work completed on
contract proposal dated 8/11/00. Ald. Salentine moved to approve release of $26,000.00 for the
above stated items and work. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Quietwood Creek $854,072.50 - Sean McMullen provided memorandum recommending letter of credit
be reduced by $764,072.50 for the construction of the improvements and $90,000.00 for the engineering
to date. Ald. Salentine moved to approve release of $854,072.50 for construction of
improvements and engineering to date. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Champions Village Addition 3 $20,000.00 - Sean McMullen proved memorandum reporting that
$10,000.00 is for landscape plantings, $5,000.00 for erosion control, and $5,000.00 for signs as specified
by the City. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve release of $20,000.00 for the above items and work.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Dawn Gunderson presented committee with 2000 budget summary
recap for first 9 months of 2000. She explained that Civilian Police were over 75% of their expenditure
budget and a budget amendment would have to be made at the end of the year. The only other
department close to 75% was the Library expenditures. The largest percentage of revenue is
Commercial Revenue which includes interest income. 2001 Budget Public Hearing will take place
November 13, 2000.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Mayor De Angelis
stated remodeling of lower level of City Hall is pretty much on schedule. Heat to City Hall should be
provided by Friday, November 10, 2000. Voting turnout for the City of Muskego was 98% based on old
count of registered voters. When adding in new registrants voter turnout would be around 89% to 90%.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:04 PM. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary