FM120600
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved as corrected
Wednesday, December 6, 2000 12/12/2000
7:00 PM Muskego Public Library, Room 5
S73 W16663 Janesville Road
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Also in attendance were Committee
Members, Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine and Ald. Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson,
Engineer/Building Director Sean McMullen, Chief Johnson, Ald. LeDoux and those per attached sheet.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on December 4, 2000.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 28, 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’s Licenses for Natalie Rawski
and Elizabeth Leonard, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of
schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Timothy Heschke was unable to attend the Finance Meeting therefore he was interviewed prior to the
meeting and recommended for approval by Mayor De Angelis. Ald. Salentine moved to approve
Operator License for Timothly Heschke subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and
verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all
Ald. Sanders moved to approve Change of Agent to Peter D’Amico, for Favre & Associates LLC,
aka The Broke Spoke subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, verification of schooling
and receipt of signed original of Schedule for Appointment of Agent by Corporation/Nonprofit
Organization or Limited Liability Company form with assignment of Agent. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Delinquent Personal Property Bills – Jean K. Marenda provided committee with
memorandum listing delinquent personal property taxes for 1996 – 1998. Additional attempts were made
to collect certain accounts discussed at the October 18, 2000 Finance Meeting. Those attempts were
again unsuccessful. Ald. Slocomb recommended writing off delinquent personal property taxes
for 1996 – 1998 in the amount of $1,775.53. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase of New Squads – Chief Johnson presented memorandum requesting squad purchases for
2001. Discussion took place noting safety issue of some of the taller officers who are unable to look out
the front windshield of the Chevrolet Impala’s without having to look through the top tinted portion of the
windshield causing considerable difficulty while operating the squads during hours of darkness. This is
not a problem with the Ford Crown Victorias because the slope of the roof is more gradual. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve the purchase of three Ford Crown Victorias’ at $20,874.00 each and
one Chevrolet Impala at $18.856.00 for a total of $81,478.00 with clarification of 2001 City Budget
including approximate increase of $2,000.00 for each Ford purchased. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Carried by all.
Outdoor Siren Warning System – Chief Johnson presented Draft 2 of the Muskego Citywide Outdoor
Siren Warning System Requests for Bid. Muskego is only community around the Milwaukee and
Waukesha area that doesn’t have a warning system. Ald . Salentine moved to approve going out for
bids for a Citywide Outdoor Siren Warning System. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
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Review Health Insurance Proposals – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson presented proposals for
2001 health insurance. Due to proposed 28% increase in the City’s health insurance rates by the current
provider, Compcare, proposals from other providers were requested. Only 1, UnitedHealthcare of
Wisconsin, Inc bid lower than Compcare. Noted was concern that UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin does
not provide coverage of Aurora Health care facilities. Dawn Gunderson stated she sent message to all
employees requesting their opinion. She presented views received. It was also noted that a 25%
increase was included in the 2001 City Budget. Ald. Sanders moved to approve Compcare as the
City’s 2001 health insurance provider. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. After brief discussion
motion carried by all.
Review Cleaning Contract Proposals - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and Engineer/Building
Director Sean McMullen presented memorandum on cleaning service request for quotes. The last time
the City went out for quotes was 1997. Presented were memos from Police Department and Municipal
Garage relating to the existing cleaning service, Dan Plautz Cleaning Service. Concerns were discussed
on the current service. Dan Plautz was present to speak on behalf of Dan Plautz Cleaning Service.
Engineer/Building Director Sean McMullen contacted three business’ who have utilized Jani King’s
services. No Complaints were received regarding their service. The companies did offer glowing review
with regard to service and personnel that was supplied. The following is a recap of the quotes:
Cost per Month
Current Proposed Proposed Proposed
Facility Plautz Plautz Blue Moon Jani King
City Hall $1,716.33 2,277.99 5,700.00 2,360.00
Police Department 1,693.20 1,863.99 3,384.38 1,472.00
Library 2,250.00 2,250.00 6,275.00 2,690.00
DPW Garage 669.76 669.76 293.15 475.00
Parks Garage 413.20 413.20 151.98 186.00
$6,742.49 7,474.94 15,804.51 7,183.00
Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend Jani King as the 2001 cleaning service provider at a cost per
month of $7,183.00. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. After further discussion carried by all.
Dental Contract Proposals - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson presented memorandum to committee
on employee dental insurance. The City currently has contracts with First Commonwealth and
Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Dentacare) to provide group dental insurance to City
employees who subscribe and elect to participate totally at their expense. First Commonwealth is no
longer offering the Intermediate Dental Plan in 2001. Options were presented to all employees who are
currently enrolled in the Intermediate Dental Plan. Employees responding chose First Commonwealths
Option 1 this will give them the ability to continue to use the Northpark Offices for all of 2001. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve First Commonwealths Option #1 along with PPO Plan P106WI and
Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation as the City’s dental insurance provider for
2001. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Review Auditing Services for 2000 - Finance director Dawn Gunderson reviewed with the committee
correspondence from Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP listing their estimated audit servies and annual
reports fees for 2000 as follows:
Audits and Bookkeeping City and Utilities Fees
Quote Actual Estimated
1999 1999 2000
General and Other Funds $26,000.00 22,928.00
24,300.00
Water Utility 8,500.00 7,436.00 7,900.00
Sewer Utility 9,000.00 7,810.00 8,275.00
Annual Report DOR 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,500.00
Subtotal 46,800.00 41,474.00 43,975.00
TIF Funds (estimated) 28,625.00 28,625.00 30,325.00
TOTAL $75,425.00 70,099.00 74,300.00
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This is an increase of approximately 6%. The City has picked up some of the duties previously done by
Virchow, Krause, & Company and therefore Finance Director Dawn Gunderson is confident the cost will
not be higher than 1999.
Review Employee Benefit Prepaid Legal Services Program - (See 12/12/2000 Finance Committee
minutes for correction.) Mayor De Angelis presented a Pre-Paid Legal Plan for employees to
subscribe to totally at their expense. Employees would sign up for one year initially and month to month
after that. A minimum of 5 employees would have to sign up in order to qualify for group rate. State
recognizes the Prepaid Legal Services Program as an insurance plan and therefore would be eligible for
pre tax cafeteria plan. Ald Salentine asked if Federal Government recognized this as an insurance plan?
If it is going to be pre tax cafeteria plan employees have to sign up at the beginning of year. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve to offer City employees the option of subscribing to the Prepaid
Legal Services Program totally at their expense contingent on verification of pre tax cafeteria
plan. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. After discussion carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
J & H Heating $1,875.00, Heating System - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve J & H heating for two
annual inspections for the Library heating system maintenance not under warranty with an
annual cost of $1,875.00. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
TEK Systems $1,650.00, Sprinkler System - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve TEK System for
quarterly and one annual Sprinkler Inspection at the Library for an annual cost of $1,650.00.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Gordon Flesch $41.16, Copier - Public Use Machine - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve a one year,
toner inclusive contract with Gordon Flesch for a monthly fee of $41.16. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
DPW/Utility Time Clocks $240.00, Last Year $240.00 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve
preventative maintenance agreement with Integrated Time Products, Inc. for an annual fee of
$240.00. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – None
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Mayor De Angelis
was contacted by the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company to amend the annual contract to allow unequal
quarterly payments to be able to pay their entire amount for their yearly service stipend to their members
in the first quarter. This will be placed on the Finance Agenda for Tuesday, December 12, 2000. Mayor
De Angelis also noted he had two international visitors today from Tokyo University to discuss TIF 8.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:04 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary