FM091002
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 6:58 PM by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Petfalski and Salentine present. Ald. Sanders arrived at 7:01 PM. Also
present were Ald. Le Doux and Madden. Ald. Damaske and Patterson arrived during
the meeting. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 4, 2002.
Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
The Committee continued interview process with applicant Elizabeth Schaefer. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Ms. Schaefer.
Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of a Temporary Operator’s License for
Sandra Schmidt to work at the 9/21/2002 Muskego Volunteer Fire Company Ladies
Auxiliary event. Mrs. Schmidt is one of the partners that hold the liquor license for
Schmidt’s Refuge. An investigation regarding the application was not done as the
“Class B” liquor license that the Schmidts hold was recently renewed and a background
check done at that time. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss release of funds for heavy rescue equipment MVFC
Muskego Volunteer Fire Company representatives Domonic D’Acquisto and Ed
Schaefer were present to discuss the purchase of heavy urban rescue equipment and
associated training. FEMA has informed the fire company that the fire grant application
that was submitted will not receive funding. The amount being requested for the
equipment ($43,800) was approved in the 2002 Capital Budget. Mr. D’Acquisto
explained the project has different modules of expertise and there will be a number of
individuals trained in each. He further stated that he and Chief Ludwig met with the
Waukesha County Chiefs Association and some members expressed interest in mutual
aid efforts. Regarding the grant application not receiving funding, Mr. D’Acquisto
stated that fire departments that did not have basic equipment received a higher rating
than those that were proposing enhancements. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve
disbursement of $43,800 as appropriated in the 2002 Capital Budget. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
2. Review revised Rate Schedule attached to Agreement with Ruekert & Mielke
Mayor Slocomb stated there is a resolution on the Council agenda to amend the
agreement with Ruekert & Mielke to approve the 2002 Rate Schedule. The schedule
reflects an increase of 5%. Ald. Salentine noted that the 2002 schedule did not include
the Accounting and Accounting Clerical positions that were on the 2001 schedule. She
also questioned why the mileage rates were different with the Mayor explaining that
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different vehicles or equipment are used for different purposes depending on what type
of work is being done. The Committee also questioned the effective date for the 2002
schedule. Ald. Petfalski moved to defer to clarify items as discussed. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $565,496.95 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $53,533.85. Ald.
Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:26 pm. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk