FM051601
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 May 11, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the May 8, 2001 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for John Belot, Andrea
Scheffler, Donna Tipton and Amy Haefner, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and
verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Gretchen Seeker was interviewed separately for Operator’s License due to past incidents on police
report. After discussion Ald. Salentine moved to defer to Tuesday, May 22, 2001, Finance Meeting
with request that AODA Assessment letter be turned in to Clerk’s Office before the Tuesday
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all
Outside Dance - VP Entertainment Corp. (Pioneer Inn) - In memorandum Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski
presented request by VP Entertainment Corp for Outside Dance Permits. No previous outside events
have been held. Pioneer Inn does have the outside premise licensed. Ron Verhaalen, of Pioneer Inn
was present to answer questions. Discussion took place on direction the music or entertainment would
face. Verhaalen stated the entertainment would be inside an enclosed tent. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of Outside Dance Permits to VP Entertainment Corp. (Pioneer Inn) for June
23, 2001 and September 8, 2001, with condition that music end by 10:30 PM for both events.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Outside Dance - Loreen Klauser (Hunter’s Nest) - In memorandum Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski presented
request by Loreen Klauser for Outside Dance Permits. Klauser has held similar events and there have
been no complaints. Hunter’s Nest does have the outside premise licensed. Ald Sanders moved to
recommend approval of Outside Dance Permits to Loreen Klauser (Hunter’s Nest) for June 16,
2001 with music to end by 6:00 PM and August 12, 2001 with music to end by 3:30 PM. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
REVIEW 2001 - 2002 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski provided memorandum with attached report of all 2001 - 2002 Class A and
Class B license applications, and miscellaneous licenses. Discussion occurred on changes and other
requests in applications with clarification of Class “A” and Class “B” Dance Hall made. After discussion
the Finance Committee removed Muskego Moose Family Center #1057 from the list. Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend approval of all the license applications except for Muskego Moose Family
Center #1057, which the committee requested be removed from list, and subject to approval of
new agents for Open Pantry Food Marts #491 and Durham Hill Convenience Center. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. The following is a list of license applications by Trade Name that
were approved.
Class “A”
Clark #1560 Open Pantry Food Marts #491 (subject to approval of new agent)
Kwik Trip #664 SS Express Lane - Muskego
“Class A”
Osco Drug #1410 Durham Hill Convenience Center (subject to approval of new agent)
Mike’s Xpress Pick N Save
Sentry Foods #220 Muskego Warehouse Beer & Liquor
House of Treasures Piggly Wiggly #195
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Class “B”
Pizza Hut Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club
“Class B”
R & B’s Stage Coach Inn Alpine Lanes
Aud-Mar Supper Club Amanns Beach Club
Club Durham Williams Supper Club
Dom & Phil De Marinis Denoon Saloon Delta Family Restaurant
D J’s Pub & Grill Chesapeake
Hunter’s Nest Leah’s Italian Restaurante
The Lakeview Tavern Aqualins
Mather Lanes Villa Italian Restaurant
Linda’s Place Muskego Lakes Country Club
Kara-Oke Inn Amann’s Beach Club
Mug-Zs Choir Practice
Schaumberg’s Suburban House B. Michaels
The New Klub 24 Bangkok Café
Sobek’s Tavern Ted’s Country Squire
Valley Green Golf Course and Lounge Pioneer Inn
Bushy’s Pub
Other Licenses
Aud-Mar Supper Club Boxhorn’s Big Muskego Gun Club
Hunter’s Nest Amann’s Beach Club
Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club Pioneer Inn
Bushy’s Pub
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Proposal for Long Term Disability Insurance – Ald. Salentine moved to defer to the
Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Cash Deposit Agreement - Verizon Wireless – Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the Wednesday,
June 6, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review proposed resolution to set fees relating to Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation – Clerk-
Treasurer Jean Marenda provided proposed Common Council Resolution to Establish Fees (Nonmetallic
Mining Reclamation). After discussion Ald Salentine moved to defer to the Tuesday, May 22, 2001
Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Establish Deposit/Forfeiture amount for violation of Nonmetallic Mining code. – Clerk-Treasurer
Jean Marenda provided proposed Common Council Resolution, Amendment to Deposit and Forfeiture
Schedule. Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
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Review alternatives to @link DSL service – Information Systems Director Joe Sommers presented
proposal by Ameritech, T1 Service; Time Warner, use of fiber to Library; and CC&N, fiber modules to
connect the fiber to our network. Sommers is recommending a contract for 12 months. Lead time is 13
business days. Discussion took place on alternative plans, cost, number of connections needed to
County and number of users. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve T1 service for a cost of $21,662.31, a
transfer of funds from Contingency a/c #100.09.81.00.6601 in the amount of 19,562.31 to IS
Computer Charges As/400-NT a/c #100.01.15.00.5507, and giving Mayor De Anglis authority to sign
contract. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Ameritech T1 service - router for Police, Court House, and Remote Parks $ 6,048.08
Ameritech T1 service - monthly fees with 12 mo. contract ($998.70+$190.00) June - Dec. 8,320.90
Ameritech T1 service - installation of circuits 1,720.00
Time Warner - 1 year charge for use of fiber to Library 600.00
CC&N - fiber modules to connect the fiber to our network 4,973.33
Total $21,662.31
Consider disallowance of claim - Petershack - Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda sent letter received from
Wausau Insurance stating Wausau did not find negligence on the City of Muskego for the accident.
Wausau is requesting that the City have the claim by Christian Petershack be disallowed. Ald. Sanders
moved to recommend approval of disallowance of claim for Christian Petershack. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Establish Deposit/Forfeiture amount for violation of Tree Code - Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda
provided proposed Common Council Resolution, Amendment to Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule. Ald.
Slocomb moved to defer to the Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
Request for waiver of permit fees - Muskego Moose Lodge - Mayor De Angelis presented fax
received from Joseph Thibedeau, Muskego Moose Lodge requesting waiver of permit fee to raze existing
building. Thibedeau was present to answer questions. Discussion occurred on health codes when
building is razed, whether building is being used now, and type of heating. The understanding is that
there is no water turned on to building currently. Before approval of license a formal clarification from the
Waukesha Department of Health will be requested. There will have to be an asbestos inspection. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve waiver of permit fee of $30.00 plus 2 cents per square foot to raze
existing Muskego Moose Lodge building subject to the Fire Department burning building down.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Change of Agent for period ending June 30, 2001, to Joseph
Thibedeau for Muskego Moose Family Center #1057 subject to receipt of fees, favorable police
reports, verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Mail processing equipment, 2001 - 2002 $547.00, 2000 – 2001 $520.00 - Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski sent
memorandum recommending maintenance continue for mailing machine. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve Maintenance Agreement with Engelberth, Inc. for $547.00. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb.
Carried by all.
Utility meter reading system, June thru Dec. 2001, $819.90 - Information Systems Director Joe
Sommers presented quote for maintenance on the Utility Meter Reading System. This is a Utility expense
charged to Water Utility and normally would go before the Utility Committee. Maintenance Agreement is
before the Finance Committee for approval because current agreement expires June 3, 2001. Ald.
Slocomb moved to approve Maintenance Agreement for June through December 2001 with
Schlumberger - RMS for $819.90. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
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Finance Director’s Report - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson will be attending a 2 day GASB 34
training workshop. The Finance Department will be starting the conversion of the Financial System.
Gunderson will not be at the June 6, 2001 Finance Meeting, at that time she will be attending the
Government Finance Officer’s Association Conference and also will be taking the final exam for becoming
a Certified Public Finance Officer.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Sirens are not
operational. Wisconsin Electric has not connected the electricity to all sirens. This should be done by
Wednesday, May 23, 2001. The entire system has to be up and charged in order to test. It will be June
15, 2001 before Ameritech starts to remove equipment from Woods Road. Mayor De Angelis is trying to
get State to reinstate $1,200.00 per day fine that State had levied and then waived. Ameritech is 3
months late now and it may be 4 months. Discussion took place on Bill they spoke to State
Representative Mark Gundrum on in regards to changing tax due date. The anniversary date for TID #8
is 2007.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:57 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary