FM090501
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, September 5, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:14 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Member
Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine, and Ald. Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and those per
attached sheet.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on August 31, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the August 28, 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 Christopher Schreiber
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling; Daniel Hanrahan
subject to receipt of fees, verification of schooling, and contingent on favorable police report; and
Leanne Plencner pending Plencner filing application, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police
report and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License – Muskego Volunteer Fire Co. – 9/22/01 – Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend approval of Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer License - Muskego
Volunteer Fire Co. for special event on September 22, 2001 at 8:00 PM, ending September 23, 2001
at 1:00 AM. After discussion motion changed to defer to Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Finance
Meeting to find out if Dance Permit is needed and where on premise event will take place.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Application for use of City Hall Meeting Room - Application was received by Sun Lakes Girl Scouts for
use of City Hall meeting rooms on Sunday, October 21, 2001 from 12:20 PM to 4:30 PM. Ald. Salentine
moved to approve request contingent on verification of number of rooms and working out details.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. 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. Gunderson is still waiting for written notification from Police Department and Library
Unions. Verbal notification was received from the Library. Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the
Wednesday, September 19, 2001, Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
2001 - 2002 Fees for Planning/Zoning Services – Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the Wednesday,
September 19, 2001 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Amendment to Model Subdivider’s Agreement - Notices – Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the
Wednesday, September 19, 2001, Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
CLT Contract for 2002, 2003, & 2004 Maintenance Services – Laura Mecha, Assessor, sent
memorandum requesting approval of a three year contract with CLT for the yearly maintenance of
building permits and also provided revised, as of August 28, 2001, Articles of Agreement Contract. The
contract is on an increasing scale of $25,000.00 for the first year, $26,000.00 for the second year, and
$27,000.00 for the final year. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval of the revised Articles of
Agreement Contract, with City attorney recommended changes and with addition of language on
page 3 to change “specified completion date” to “specific dates to be determined by the
Assessor”. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Finance Committee Meeting
September 5, 2001 - Page 2
Request for proposals (RFP’s) - pruning park trees – Ald. Slocomb moved to defer to the Tuesday,
September 11, 2001, Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald Sanders. Carried by all.
Funding for Prisoner Housing - Memorandum was received from Police Chief John Johnson requesting
funding for prisoner housing. The Police Department and the Municipal Judge currently do not have a
line item for prisoner housing. A bill was received from Waukesha County for $900.00 for housing of
prisoners. In anticipation of additional prisoners for the remainder of this year and the costs for the first
half of this year Chief Johnson is requesting a transfer of $1,500.00. Ald. Sanders moved to approve
$1,500.00 for prisoner housing, monies to be transferred from Contingency to Police Field
Operation Account. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
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. Gunderson received information from Engineer that new code adopted by the State states
inspections have to be done four (4) times a year. This would be a 2002 budget item. Pricing quoted
follows:
Police Depart. Annual $ 320.00
Quarterly ($125.00 per inspection x 3 inspection per year) 375.00
City Hall Annual $ 320.00
Quarterly ($125.00 per inspection x 3 inspection per year) 375.00
Library Annual $ 395.00
Quarterly ($125.00 per inspection x 3 inspection per year) 375.00
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve quote from Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co. for $2,160.00. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Sarah Estates - $229,478.00 - Engineer/Building Director Sean McMullen provided memorandum
recommending letter of credit reduction for Sarah Estates Subdivision. The reduction covers the grading,
sewer, water and storm sewer installed to date. Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in letter
of credit for Sarah Estates Subdivision in the amount of $229,478.00. Seconded by Ald Slocomb.
Carried by all.
Salentine Loughney Subdivision - $9,500.00 - In a memorandum, Engineer/Building Director Sean
McMullen requested reduction in letter of credit for the Salentine Loughney Subdivision, this covers the
utilities and incidentals that have been accepted by the City. Ald. Slocomb moved to defer. After
discussion, Ald. Slocomb withdrew motion to defer. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve $9,500.00
reduction in letter of credit contingent on amount being approved by McMullen. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
Quietwood Creek - Removed from agenda.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated that she and Mayor De
Angelis are working on the 2002 budget.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Mayor De Angelis has
not received notification as to when invitations will be mailed for informational meeting for a peaking
power plant proposal by El Paso Power for the Payne & Dolan property on Crowbar Road.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:04 PM. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary