FM010202
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, January 2, 2002
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Also in attendance were Committee Members Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine and Finance Director Dawn
Gunderson, Police Chief John Johnson, Information Systems Director Joe Sommers, Utility
Superintendent Scott Kloskowski, and those per attached sheet.
Alderman Sanders was excused.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on December 28, 2001.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the December 11, 2001 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Slocomb
moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Andrew Ryan Schultz,
Amanda Michelle Borkowksi, Kim Ann Mirkowski subject to receipt of fees, favorable police
reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Approval of "Class B" License to Schmidt's Refuge LLP - Copy of License Application for a Limited
Partnership and, also, changing the name from Broke Spoke to Schmidt's Refuge was submitted. Ald.
Slocomb moved to recommend approval of License for Schmidt's Refuge with restrictions as
stated on application, pending approval of the Common Council, the license will be granted, but
not issued until they have control of the premises. Also, subject to receipt of fees, favorable
police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Premise for Broke Spoke – Copy of the Outside Dance
Permit Application was submitted by Jeff Favre to hold a special event on January 11 and 12, 2002. The
request was for music outside on both nights until 1:00 a.m. and field parking. Committee members
reviewed complaints on file for the tavern. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval with the
music ending at 12:00 A.M. and the outside premises closing at 12:30 A.M. on both nights.
Fencing for the parking and security all around. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
Committee members discussed the submission of the security plan and that it be reviewed by the
Muskego Police Department. Ald. Salentine moved to ask for the security plan, at least 24 hours
prior to the event, for review by the Muskego Police Department. Ald. Slocomb seconded.
Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Justin E. Prening - A check with Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and the City of Muskego Police
Department records revealed no new issues.
Robert McMurray – A check with Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and the City of Muskego Police
Department records revealed no new issues.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Revision of Hiring of Relatives Policy – Discussion took place regarding the proposed
revisions to the policy. The input from the department heads was not conclusive. Committee members
sent the request to Common Council without recommendation.
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NEW BUSINESS
No Fault Sewer Backup Coverage – Director Gunderson shared with the committee members the letter
received from R & R Insurance Services quoting an annual premium of $4,250 for the "No-Fault" sewer
coverage endorsement on the renewal policy. The coverage would be the same coverage as afforded
last year under the League Plan. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval to Common Council.
Ald. Salentine seconded. Carried by all.
Veterans Memorial Park Electrical Charges – Email was received from Gary Stewart on behalf of the
Muskego Festival Committee requesting that the city take over the cost of the electricity in the park.
Committee members reviewed this request with Chief Johnson. It was decided that Meter #9 should be
paid by the city. The city would then be paying for Meters #9, #11 and #12. The festival committee would
pay for any usage incurred for the festival. No action on this item as it is an internal change.
Computer Purchases - Letter was received from Information Systems Director Sommers on the PC
replacement cost for 2002. The funding would be from special revenues and capital building permits.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve $75,701 for the PCs. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Network Equipment - Information Systems Director Sommers presented the proposal from CC&N in the
amount of $8,709.80 to configure and install one Baystack 450 24-port switch with gigabit module in City
Hall closet 1B. Install gigabit fiber modules in each of the two Baystack 450 switches located in the City
hall main data closet, and redeploy the existing 100 FX fiber module from a 450 to one of the existing
Baystack 350 switches for the basement closet backbone. Install a new Nortel Business Policy Switch
(BPS) in the police department data rack, cross-connect the existing Baystack 350 to the BPS, and
repatch users from existing hubs to the switches. The proposal did not included shipping which would be
added at the time of purchase. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve $8,800 which included additional
funds for shipping costs. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Maintenance Contract – Computer maintenance agreements for 2002 was presented by Information
Systems Director Sommers. He indicated that special consideration should be given to N2H2 in the
maintenance contracts for which $600 was budgeted. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve $55,127.60 for
maintenance agreements. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Agreement with Waukesha County for Nutrition Program – Mayor De Angelis indicated that there was
no changes from the 2001 agreement. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval. Seconded by
Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Proposed Changes to Agreement for Ambulance Service – The Tess Corners Volunteer Fire
Department submitted for review changes to the rescue contract for 2002. Committee members found
some of the changes acceptable as follows: 1.c—adding wording to cover other legal ambulance
personnel that are qualified for patient care as determined by the state. 2.—moving the sentence on
insurance to item #3 where it belongs. 4.—instead of "from patient" added for clarity as offered by
TCVFD, the members wanted the wording "on behalf of the patient" instead. Signature Block—corrected
to "Department" from Company. A representative from TCVFD was not present to answer questions from
the committee. The document will be sent to Council and then back to TCVFD. Ald. Salentine moved
to send the document to Council with recommendations. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
Review Resolution for New/Revised Positions Established through 2002 Budget – Finance Director
Dawn Gunderson presented the additional voter registration clerk revised to full time for 2002 and the
conservation intern for 2002, both effective January 1, 2002. After discussion, Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval to Council. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Maintenance Agreement for Typewriters – The total cost for the 2002 agreement with Teeter-Warsh
Company would be $170 and covers 5 machines. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve. Seconded by
Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Maintenance Agreement for Voting Machines – A proposal was presented from Election Systems &
Software, Inc. for the maintenance of the voting machines in the amount of $1,558.43 for the year 2002.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
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RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Deer Creek – Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in letter of credit of $47,737.00 for Deer
Creek. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
Deer Creek Addition #1 – Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in letter of credit of
$50,862.95 for Deer Creek Addition #1. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
Avian Estates – Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in letter of credit of $10,891.59 for
Avian Estates. Ald. Slocomb seconded. Carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Gunderson reported the first paycheck for 2002 will
be issued this Thursday. The department is working on getting out the 2001 W2s and 1099s. Shortly will
be in the process of auditing. Auditors want to discuss some flow charts on some procedures. Water
audit scheduled to be done in February.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:40 PM. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary