FM032101
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Members,
Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine, and Ald. Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Information Systems
Director Joe Sommers, and those per attached sheet.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on March 16, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the March 13, 2001 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Slocomb moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
After interview of candidates for Operators License separate questions were asked of Russell Thomas
and Melissa Wolff due to past incident on their police reports. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
approval of Operator’s License for Angela Geraci, Melissa Wolff, Marnie Brown, and Russell
Thomas, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and verification of schooling.
Questions asked of Thomas and Wolff about past incident on their respective police reports were
answered favorable for recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Outside Dance - Waylyn (Bushy’s) - In a memorandum Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski explained that Lynn
Kurer of Waylyn, Inc. (Bushy’s) has applied for an Outside Dance Permit for Bushyfest to be held on July
20, 21, and 22, 2001. Kurer is requesting music be allowed until midnight on Friday and Saturday and
10:00 PM on Sunday; that the licensing of the outside premise be extended until 1:30 AM on Friday and
Saturday, including the patio and Bushy’s parking lot. After checking with the Police Department it was
noted that there were no complaints on file in regards to last year’s event. After discussion on hours Ald.
Slocomb moved to recommend approval of application for July 20, 21, and 22, 2001 with
stipulation that hours are the same as last year and conditions are also the same. Seconded by
Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Police Dept. Memorandum - Klub 24 - Discussion took place on potential suspension and/or
hearing. Ald. Salentine moved to request the presence of Brian Shanklin, licensed operator and
Sueann Shanklin, license holder at the Wednesday, April 4, 2001 Finance Meeting. Additional
discussion took place. Motion seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Proposal for Long Term Disability Insurance - Ald. Sanders moved to defer to Wednesday,
April 4, 2001, Finance Committee Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Request - Waiver & Reduction in Rescue Bills - Finance Director Gunderson stated she spoke
with Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department in regards to statement by one person that she was taken
to hospital against her wishes and another person claiming to have refused transport. Gunderson was
told that when someone refuses transport there is a waiver to be signed. In this case neither one of the
people signed the waiver. Gunderson recommended that Cindy Knebel be contacted and an individual
payment plan set up for the $309.25 and Waukesha County Collection be allowed to settle for collection
of $368.00 on invoice 14819 and $196.00 on invoice 14397 for Rob Frailing. Ald. Slocomb moved to
approve Gunderson’s recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Cash Deposit Agreement - Verizon Wireless - Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to Wednesday, April 4,
2001, Finance Committee Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
March 21, 2001 - Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
Review Continuation of School Police Liaison Program - Chief John Johnson sent memorandum
stating that according to the Police Liaison Agreement between the City of Muskego and the
Muskego/Norway School District, both parties agreed to indicate by April 1, 2001 their intend to extend
the agreement. Chief Johnson recommended continuance of the program based on the favorable
evaluations. Ald Sanders moved to approve recommendation that the City indicate by resolution
its intent to continue the School Liaison Program for the 2000-2001 school year. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Laser Priner Purchase - Information Systems Director Sommers presented to committee memorandum
with pricing information for network printer purchases. The network printers were budgeted for in the
2001 Special Revenue Budget. Discussion took place on Planning Department receiving new network
printer instead of Clerk-Treasurer’s Department. It was mentioned that the Lexmark envelope feeder
should be $255.00 instead of $225.00 as presented in memorandum. Ald. Salentine moved to approve
$5,838.00 for network printer and envelope feeders for Public Works, Planning, and Police
Departments. Also included in the amount is the network connection for Public Works. Money for
purchases will come from Special Revenue Account. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Approve 2001 Service Contracts - Parks and Recreation director Craig Anderson provided committee
with Parks and Recreation Board Recommendation for approval of 2001 service contracts. After
discussion Ald Sanders moved to approve the following contracts:
Lawn Mowing F & W Landscape Specialists $24,500.00
Weed Eradication F & W Landscape Specialists 875.00
City Hall/Library Grounds Service Brinkman’s Green House 4,500.00
Portable Toilet Facilities Arnold’s Environmental Services 7,113.00
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Approve 2001 Water Bugs Agreements/Lease - In a memorandum Parks and Recreation Director
Anderson provided committee with Parks and Recreation Board recommendation for approval of
agreements and lease with the Water Bugs. All agreements are exactly the same as 2000, except for
one more practice date in 2001. The concession lease has one addition to include a first aid kit to be kept
on site and full of first aid supplies. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend the 2001 Agreement
between the Muskego Parks & Recreation Department and the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc.; 2001
Ski Jump Agreement between the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. and the City of Muskego; and 2001
Idle Isle Building Lease for Concessions between the Parks and Recreation Board, City of
Muskego and Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. or Tom Reck (Lessee). Seconded by Ald. Slocomb.
Carried by all.
Approve Kelsey Park Land Farming Lease - Parks and recreation Director Anderson provided
committee with Parks & Recreation Board recommendation for approval of the Kelsey Parkland farming
lease. The lease is for three years with alfalfa and timothy grass being planted by Jack King. Ald. Molter
has reviewed the lease. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the lease agreement for three years
between the City of Muskego Parks and Recreation Board, Lessor, and Jack King, Lessee for the
fee of $1.00 per year. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Alcohol Enforcement Program - Chief Johnson presented memorandum stating that the State of
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation has notified the City of Muskego that we were 21 in the State
for alcohol related motor vehicle crashes of underage drivers. The state has offered money to use for
salaries for additional alcohol related patrol work directed towards underage drivers. Ald. Sanders
moved to approve acceptance of $3,000.00, adding the money to the Police Department revenue
account and the expenditure of the $3,000.00 for additional overtime staffing for the program.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
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2000 Budget Amendment - Finance Director Gunderson presented to committee amendment to 2000
budget. Gunderson stated that the Finance Department is in the process of closing out the 2000 books
for audit. $212,101.00 will be transferred from contingency, Municipal Court, Building, Department of
Public Works and Library accounts into accounts of Parks and Recreation Department, Municipal Court,
Clerk-Treasurer, Engineering, Civilian Personnel, Refuse Fees, Department of Public Works, and Library.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of 2000 budget amendments as presented.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
Finance Director’s Report - Finance Director Gunderson stated the Finance Department is getting ready
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for the annual audit to start Monday, March 26 for Sewer Utility and City. Gunderson informed
committee that she, Information Systems Director Sommers, and 2 Utility Clerks attended 3 day training
seminar on new utility billing. The newly formatted utility bills will be mailed the first week of April.
Gunderson is pleased with service and commitment of Civic Systems. Ald. Sanders noted that Utility
approved a simplified rate case and wanted to know what the time schedule was. Gunderson stated the
City’s PSC report is due to State April 1, 2001. PSC will make recommendation based on the City’s
report how much of an increase the City is eligible for. The maximum will be 3.4%. Increase may be
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ready for 2 quarter billing. Some of the sewer rates will be based on last year’s rates for the first quarter
due to meters not being installed prior to this.
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 7:59 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary