FM082201
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, August 22, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Ald. Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Member Ald.
Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and those per attached sheet. Mayor De Angelis and Ald.
Sanders were excused.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on August 17, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the August 14, 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 Dennis Busse, Susan
Kummer, Jessica Zaren, and Nicholas Aron, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports
and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Proposal for Long Term Disability Insurance – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson has sent
notice to parties not heard from asking for written notification of interest or no interest in the Long Term
Disability Insurance. Ald. Salentine moved to defer to the Wednesday, September 5, 2001 Finance
Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
2001 - 2002 Fees for Planning/Zoning Services – Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the Wednesday,
September 5, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Denial of Claim - Wilson – Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda provided information recommending denial of
claim. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Denial of Claim - Wilson. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Discuss Denoon Park Grass Seeding Project – In letter to committee, Craig Anderson, Parks &
Recreation Director stated the Parks & Recreation Board is recommending grass seeding take place on
the fill project area of Denoon Park, this is the area between the current soccer fields and up to the hill
going towards the basketball courts. Also presented with letter was quote from F & W Landscape
Specialists. The work will be guaranteed at 90% take rate for grass with access to water from Denoon
Middle School water hydrant. Also discussed, was the need to purchase a water cannon and booster
pump to aid in the water process at Denoon and other parks. Ald. Salentine moved to approve
$9,700.00 for grass seeding at Denoon Park, monies to come from Park Dedication and a not to
exceed amount of $4,000.00 for water cannon and booster pump, monies to be transferred from
Contingency. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Discuss Horn Park Ball Field Improvements – Letter was received from Craig Anderson, Parks &
Recreation Director stating the Parks & Recreation Board is recommending improvements be made to
Horn Park baseball field. Received with letter was quote from Natural Athletic Turf Inc. for labor &
equipment for reconstruction of hardball infield and for material needed for reconstruction of baseball
infield at Horn Park. Upon completion of the work the entire infield area will be at the same grade.
Finance Director Gunderson presented color marked up plan to present a better layout of improvements.
Discussion occurred on limit of dollar amount requiring more than one quote. Ald. Slocomb moved to
approve $12,695.00 for labor & equipment for reconstruction and $9,340.00 for material needed for
reconstruction of baseball field at Horn Park, subject to verification of not exceeding regulation
for quotes, for a total of $22, 035.00. Monies to come from Park Dedication. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
August 22, 2001 - Page 2
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Fire Sprinkler System Inspection and Testing - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson presented quote
from Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co. for sprinkler system inspection and testing at Police Dept., City Hall,
and Library in accordance with the guidelines set forth in NFPA 25 - “Standard for Inspection, Testing,
and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems”. Their quote is for annual and quarterly
inspections. Discussion occurred on number of inspections required in a year and what is included in the
inspection. This would be a 2002 budget item. Ald. Salentine moved to defer for further discussion
at the Wednesday, September 5, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by
all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Gunderson stated that training is taking place this
week for the new financial system. Gunderson noted that issues had occurred with payroll and currently
with cash receipts and she is discussing this with Caselle/Civic Systems. Overall Gunderson is pleased
with the training. A benefit of the new system is getting at data and manipulating to your needs. Up to
date information will be available so Department Heads can see month to month how their department
relates to their budget.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the
meeting at 7:55 PM. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary