FM011602
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, January 16, 2002
6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. Also in attendance were Committee Members
Ald. Slocomb, Ald. Salentine and Ald. Sanders, Labor Attorney Jon Swain, and Engineering/Building
Director Sean McMullen. Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and those per attached sheet joined the
meeting after meeting was convened into open session.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The amended agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on January 11, 2002.
Convene into Closed Session - Ald. Slocomb moved to convene into closed session pursuant to
§19.85(1) (c), Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data
of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility; more specifically, grievance filed by AFSCME City Hall Unit. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Upon roll call vote, motion carried 3 - 0.
Convene into Open Session - Ald. Slocomb moved to convene into open session at 6:56 PM.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Upon roll call vote, motion carried 3 - 0.
New Business
Review grievance filed by AFSCME City Hall Unit - Ald. Salentine moved to deny grievance.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Mayor DeAngelis moved to take recess. Meeting reconvened at 7:21 PM.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the January 8, 2002 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 Temporary Operator’s License for Amy Van
Ruden and Class “A”/”Class A” Operator’s License for Christopher Struck subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried
by all.
Jonathan Tabor was present to request a refund of application fees paid ($10.00 investigation fee and
$40.00 original license fee) due to the place of business that request him to obtain the license changing
ownership. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend withholding $25.00 of the $50.00 fee paid.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Temporary Class “B” License for St. Leonard Congregation - 3/1/02 - St. Leonard Congregation has
applied for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for an event to be held at W173 S7777 Westwood
Dr. in the School cafeteria from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on March 10, 2002. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all.
Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” License for Muskego Icetronauts - 2/10/02 - Muskego Icetronauts
Snowmobile Club, S80 W14401 Schultz Lane has applied for Temporary Class”B”/”Class B” Retailer’s
License for Races on Ice, an event to be held on February 10, 2002 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The
beverages are to be served in tent and surrounding outside area. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
approval of Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb.
Carried by all.
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Races on Ice for Muskego Icetronauts - 2/10/02 - The application for Races on Ice, an event to be held
by the Muskego Icetronauts was reviewed by committee. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend
approval of application for event to be held February 10, 2002 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Hunters
Nest, S80 W14401 Schultz Lane. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review proposed changes to Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Dept Ambulance Contract – Chief Skip
Wojonowski, Phil Dibb, and Dave Van Zeeland were present to discuss requested changes in the
January 1, 2002 thru December 31, 2003 Agreement for Ambulance Services with the Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Dept. After discussion on items 1 a, 1 c, and 2 the Committee made no changes to these
items. After continued discussion the following changes were agreed upon by both parties:
1.d The need for such response shall be in the sole discretion of the Rescue Captain or their designee
TC Rescue official in charge at the time of call.
5. This contract can -may be revised by 5% per year on the fee charged for services provided the City
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-City Clerk receives notice prior to October 1, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties prior to
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October 1 in writing.
8. TC Rescue shall keep an accurate and full report on all rescue calls made, with response times,
and shall at least once a month submit such report-submit such report with monthly billing to the
City Clerk/Treasurer.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of changes to agreement. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
Establish increase for non-represented personnel for 2002 - After discussion Ald. Slocomb moved
to defer until after first mediation session. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. (Placed on
the February 20, 2002 Finance Agenda.)
2002 Building Dept. fees - Engineering/Building Director Sean McMullen was present to discuss
proposed 2002 Building Department fees. The fees are generated from the South Eastern Wisconsin
Builders Association and have been slightly modified for the City of Muskego. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of proposed 2002 Building Department permit fees with the addition of
$200.00 to 2002 proposed change for line item O. 5a - New Construction. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. Carried by all.
Review request of fee waiver for the High School construction project - A letter was received from
George Haynes, Director of Business Services, Muskego-Norway School District requesting a waiver of
all City fees associated with the construction and expansion of Muskego High School.
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Engineering/Building Director Sean McMullen was present to answer questions. Discussion took place
about cost allocations to Town of Norway and Muskego residents, Engineering services brought in house,
and time spent on inspections. Ald. Salentine moved to deny waiving Planning, Engineering and
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Building fees. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Mayor DeAngelis will be sending a letter to the
representative of the School District to explain position. Discussion continued, Ald Salentine moved to
amend motion to waive Planning fees and deny waiving Engineering and Building fees. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders. Further discussion took place on Engineering Building fees. Motion carried by all.
Review proposed changes to job descriptions - Public works/Utility Secretary and Utility Locator –
Mayor De Angelis presented position descriptions. Utilities Locator previously reported to Foremen of
Utilities and Public Works. The change will now have the Utilities Locator reporting to the Foremen of
Utilities. The Secretary - Public Works/Utilities previously reported to Superintendent of Utilities and
Superintendent of Public Works. The change will now have the Secretary reporting to the Superintendent
of Public Works. Ald. Salentine moved to approve proposed changes to job descriptions.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Library heating system $1,875.00, no change from 2001 – Request to renew the heating system
Spring - Fall maintenance was received from Library Director Holly Sanhuber. The maintenance includes
2 inspections annually: clean; lube; replace filter and belts; and check refrigerant pressures, compressor
oil levels, and calibration. This is preventative maintenance. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve
maintenance agreement with J&H for the annual cost of $1,875.00. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all.
Library smoke detector system $1,342.00, no change from 2001 - Request to review maintenance for
the smoke detector system was received from Library Director Holly Sanhuber. The agreement includes
parts. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve maintenance agreement with Siemens/Cerberus Division
for the annual cost of $1,342.00. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Candlewood Creek - off site water $201,150.00 - Engineering/Building Director Sean McMullen
presented original recommendation of reducing the letter of credit for the off-site water main installation.
The water main has been installed and tested and is now in continuous service to the water utility.
McMullen then presented new request recommending amendment of original request. The request
further reduces the letter of credit by $6,000.00 and noted that the developer would deposit $6,000.00
with the City to cover any additional expenses. Ald. Salentine moved to approve reduction in letter of
credit in the amount of $207,150.00 contingent upon the $6,000.00 being placed in developers
deposit. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Gunderson reported W2 forms have been
distributed. WPS Insurance group cards have been released from Madison and are being mailed to each
employee’s home. The City is getting closer to having clothing with the City Logo available for purchase
by City employees.
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 9:10 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary