FM071801
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Members,
Ald. Slocomb and Ald. Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Parks and Recreation Director
Craig Anderson, Information Systems Director Joe Sommers, and those per attached sheet. Ald.
Sanders was excused.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on July 13, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the July 10, 2001 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 recommend approval of Operator’s License for James Sell, Michael
Rekowski, Kenneth Soch, Wayne Mierzwiak, Robert Kuchenbecker, Donna Mae Morris, Laura
Brandt, Emily Ottaviani, and Lorrie Benning, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports
and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
James Lovald was interviewed separately for renewal of Operator’s License due to the report submitted
by the Muskego Police Department conflicting with the information provided on the application of Lovald.
After discussion, Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of renewal of Operator’s License,
subject to receipt of fees. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Patricia Maier was interviewed separately for renewal of Operator’s License due to the report submitted
by the Muskego Police Department conflicting with information provided on the application of Maier. After
discussion, Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of renewal of Operator’s License, subject
to receipt of fees. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Suzette Roushia was interviewed separately for renewal of Operator’s License due to the report
submitted by the Muskego Police Department conflicting with the information provided on the application
of Roushia. After discussion, Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval of renewal of Operator’s
License, restricted to “Class A” only, and subject to receipt of fees. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Permit application for Muskego Community Festival and Request to Waive Fees - Letter was sent
by Robert S. Bankenbusch, on behalf of Muskego Community Festival requesting the approval of permits
and waiving of respective fees. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Temporary
Operator’s License for Robert Bankenbusch, subject to favorable police report and temporary
Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License, and also to approve Miscellaneous License for Soda
Water, Non intoxicating Beverages, and Dance Hall Class “C” (Non Profit) and waiving the
respective fees for the noted permits. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Review Special Outside Dance Event - VP Entertainment (Pioneer Inn) - Ronald Verhaalen from
Pioneer Inn was present to answer committee questions on special outside dance event held on June 23,
2001 and present ways to eliminate complaints. No complaints were received in regards to fund raiser
held at Pioneer Inn. Discussion took place on event held June 23, 2001 on type of music/band and hours
band performed, possibility of having band for next event play from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, hours will be left
as previously approved. Also discussed were location of sides on tent with decision made to have side
down length of the back of tent and around back corner, letter of apology to residents of the subdivision
located behind Pioneer Inn, speaking to residents on ways to improve events so as not to disturb
residents, and notification of next event.
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Periodic Review of Operator’s License - Letter from Muskego Police Department stated a check with
the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and their records reveal no new record of arrest for Robert
McMurray.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Proposal for Long Term Disability Insurance - Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the
Wednesday, August 8, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
2001 - 2002 Fees for GIS Custom Services - Ald. Salentine moved to defer to the Wednesday,
August 8, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
2001 - 2002 Fees for Planning/Zoning Services - Ald. Salentine moved to defer to the Wednesday,
August 8, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Discuss parks open bathroom hours - Parks and Recreation Director Craig Anderson presented
Bathroom Plan. The plan noted the parks’ bathrooms would be open Memorial Day through Labor Day
(15 weeks) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. Staffing Option II would be
recommended with the current City cleaning company doing the cleaning of bathrooms. The total cost for
option II would be $1,500.00. Site needs of chemicals, equipment and paper products would cost $2,700
per year. This includes Horn, Kurth, Lions, and Bluhm Parks. Regular portable toilets with sink/water and
paper towel dispense inside would cost $109.00 ($99.00 per month plus $10.00 per month damage
waiver - $50.00 deductible if damaged). Waterless hand sanitizer can be used in any portable toilet for
$25.00 per month ($15.00 per month per toilet plus $10.00 damage waiver - $50.00 deductible if
damaged). A.D.A. requirement would include grab bars, toilets/sinks height, partitions, door handles,
exterior approaches, door widths, dispensers, signage, toilet seats, etc. Drinking water is or will be
available in Idle Isle, Bluhm, Kurth, and Lions Parks. Recommendation is to bring the current bathrooms
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at Bluhm (1 year), Idle Isle (2 year), Kurth (3 year), Lions (4 year), and Horn (this year or next) up to
A.D.A. code. In the meantime there would be portable toilets with hand sanitizers at each of the parks.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Community Development block Grant Program Participation Renewal - Mayor De Angelis
provided letter received from Waukesha County Executive Daniel M. Finley in regards to Community
Development Block Grant Program participation renewal. The Community Development Block Grant
Cooperation Agreement automatically renews for the period of January 1, 2002 through December 31,
2003.
Review purchase of Fleet Maintenance software - Joe Sommers, Information Systems Director
provided memorandum with quotes and recommending approval of Fleet Maintenance software. the
software is to be used by the Public Works Department for tracking periodic and ad hoc maintenance on
patrol vehicles and for tracking inventory. The software will also be used by the Parks Department. Ald.
Slocomb moved to approve two licenses, support, and training for an individual from the Public
Works Department and one person from the Parks Department for $8,488.00. $7,060.00 was
budgeted for in the Capital Budget, balance of $1,428.00 to come from Parks Maintenance.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Verizon Letter of Credit, WEPCO Tower, $120,000.00 - Memorandum was received from Dustin Wolff,
Planning Department, stating staff recommends approval of Letter of Credit for Verizon Wireless. Lisa
Berd from Verizon Wireless was present to answer Committee questions. Resolution #PC 218-2000
approved a stealth location atop a WEPCO facility adjacent to Tudor Oaks. The value of the LOC was
determined by the Building and Engineering Director for the possible cost to remove the facility. Verbiage
of the LOC has met with the approval of the City’s Attorney. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend
approval of Letter of Credit in the amount of $120,000.00, WEPCO Tower, for Primeco Personal
Communications, LP, D/B/A Verizon Wireless. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
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Verizon Letter of Credit, Addis Tower $20,000.00 - Memorandum was received from Dustin Wolff,
Planning Department, stating staff recommends approval of Letter of Credit for Verizon Wireless. Michael
Blenick from Verizon Wireless was present to answer Committee questions. Resolution #PC 219-2000
approved a collocation on the tower located on the Addis Property adjacent to Loomis Drive. The value
of the LOC was determined by the Building and Engineering Director for the possible cost to remove the
facility. Verbiage has met the approval of the City Attorney. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend
approval of Letter of Credit in the amount of $20,000.00, Sprint Tower located on Addis property,
for Primeco Personal Communications, LP, D/B/A Verizon Wireless. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Standard LOC form for wireless installation - Dustin Wolff, Planning Department, sent memorandum
stating the staff recommends approval of the standard Letter of Credit form for wireless facilities. The City
has an approved LOC form which is applied to public improvements for development projects. The
attorney approved language references “subdivision improvements”. The Wireless Ordinance adopted by
Common Council in August 2000 outlines the requirement for a surety to be posted for all wireless
facilities for the costs associated with possible removal by the City. The City Attorney has approved new
language relating to the communication facilities and site restoration. The LOC value is determined by
the Building and Engineering Director. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the Standard Letter of Credit
form for wireless facilities. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Discuss Manchester Hill Park Fencing - Craig Anderson, Parks & Recreation Director presented letter
stating the Parks & Recreation Board is recommending approval of extension of Manchester Hill Park
fencing. After discussion, Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the extension of the already installed 6’
high chain link fencing at Manchester Hill Park for $2,000.00. Money will come from the Park
Dedication Fund. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Discuss Veterans Memorial Park Playground - Letter was presented by Craig Anderson, Parks &
Recreation Director stating the Parks & Recreation Board is recommending approval of playground at
Veterans Memorial Park per quotes provided. Anderson presented the playground plans. Installation will
be late fall. After Discussion, Ald. Salentine moved to approve playground at Veterans Memorial
Park in the amount of $66,360.00. Money will come from the Park Dedication Fund. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Discuss Drinking Water at Lions & Kurth Park - Craig Anderson, Parks & Recreation Director
presented letter stating the Parks & Recreation Board is recommending drinking water fountains at Lions
Park and Kurth Park per quotes provided. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve drinking water fountains
($940.00 each) and installation of fountains ($635.00 each) at Lions and Kurth Parks for a total of
$3,150.00. Money will come out of the Parks Dedication Fund. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Discuss Bluhm #4 Ball-field Fencing - Letter was presented by Craig Anderson, Parks & Recreation
Director, noting the Parks & Recreation Board recommends approval of Bluhm #4 ball field fencing and
team benches per quotes provided. If posts and net are done at the same time as backstop and sideline
fence $450.00 can be deducted off the base price. Ald. Salentine moved to approve ball field fencing
and team benches at Bluhm #4 for $14,895.00. Money will come from the Park Dedication Fund.
This entails a backstop, team benches, and sideline fence (material and labor $9,982.00), and 100
foot net that will go along the first baseline (material and labor $5,363.00), minus $450.00.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Quietwood Creek $119,424.00 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in Letter of Credit for
Quietwood Creek Subdivision in the amount of $119,424.00 for the water main along Janesville
Road only. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated training for conversion to
new payroll system will begin Monday, July 23, 2001. Gunderson stated after reviewing everything for
compliance with expenditure restraint and the impact on 2001 budget an amendment will have to be
done. Amendment to 2001 budget may be presented at Tuesday, July 24, 2001 Finance Committee and
Common Council Meetings. Gunderson presented Budget Summary Recap with information as of June
30, 2001 and discussed percentage of amended budget that departments were at. It was also noted that
Donald Vilione from Virchow Krause will attend the Tuesday, July 24, 2001 Common Council meeting to
review Financial Statements.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Mayor De Angelis
and Finance Director Gunderson spoke about the Employee Appreciation Picnic to be held on August 9,
2001 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor and Department Heads will be doing
the cooking and serving of food. Money will come from Mayor’s Special Events Budget.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:59 PM. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary