FM112002
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved 12/4/02
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Salentine and Ald. Petfalski, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Chief John Johnson, and those per
attached sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on November 15, 2002, amended
agenda posted on November 18, 2002.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 12, 2002 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Rachelle Rudolf, Rachel
Green, Melissa Betz, and Keith Allen subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and
verification of schooling and for Vera Pires subject to proper application, receipt of fees, favorable
police report and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Operator – Justine Prening – A check with the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and the City of
Muskego Police Department records revealed no new record since the last review on 7/29/02.
Schultz Rod & Gun Club –Police Chief Johnson stated that complaints have been received regarding a
bullet that had damaged siding of a home and a gunshot entering a home. In each case it was determined
Schultz Rod & Gun Club was the probable cause. Chief Johnson reviewed a map that the City of Muskego
Engineering Department prepared showing the homes and range and the probable impact area of the bullets
leaving the Rod & Gun Club. The map revealed that both homes are in the trajectory of the gun club. Chief
Johnson examined the facilities at Schultz Gun Club and determined the range is approximately 100 yards
long, with an embankment at the impact portion of the range at approximately 19 feet in elevation. On the
top of the embankment is a metal fence designed to prohibit people coming from the backside of the range
over the impact area. It was obvious to Chief Johnson that rounds fired from Schultz Rod & Gun Club over
the berm could impact down range homes. On November 4, 2002, Mayor Slocomb and Chief Johnson met
with Fran Lufkin and David Schacht of Schultz Rod & Gun Club. Lufkin and Schacht were brought up to date
on the investigation and given copies of the engineering trajectory drawings. Chief Johnson is
recommending the following:
1. Schultz Rod & Gun Club immediately exercise a policy requiring third party supervision of all
shooting activities at the range, It is Chief Johnson’s recommendation that when a person(s) are
shooting someone, not part of their group, would supervise them.
2. The club immediately removes a metal plate target that is located approximately one-half of the way
up the impact berm.
3. The fence on the topside of the berm should be properly maintained along with proper signage, and
the brush area be cleared at the top of the berm.
4. The pistol/shotgun range facility located north of the rifle range should be improved. The current
impact berm for the range is from six to ten feet high. The berm should be at the minimum fifteen to
twenty feet high assuming the maximum shooting distance is 25 yards. A longer shooting distance
would require a higher berm.
All recommendations should be implemented immediately. Between now and July 1, 2003, Chief Johnson
suggests the City require the club present a suitable facility construction plan to prevent rounds from leaving
their facility. The Chief is further recommending that upon any additional incidents before July 1 or a less
than adequate facility plan, that Common Council suspend or not renew their rifle/handgun range license.
These recommendations and suggestions were presented to Lufkin and Schacht. Ald. Petfalski moved to
approve recommended interim conditions until license renewal. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
“Class B” License for Bushy’s Pub & Grill LLC and Outside Dance Permit for 7/18, 7/19, and 7/20/2003
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– New license application forms were faxed to Lynn Kurer the week of October 28. Clerk-Treasurer Jean
Marenda sent a letter dated November 19, 2002 to Lynn Kurer requesting Kurer contact her with the status
of the application. On November 20, 2002 Kurer contacted Marenda and stated Waylyn is still in existence.
Kurer was informed the application would have to be submitted no later that Monday, November 25 to be
approved at the December 10 Common Council meeting. Ald. Petfalski moved to defer. Seconded by
Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Rescue Rates - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated the Tess Corner’s Fire Department has
submitted their rate increase for 2003. Fees for rescue service will be increasing from the current rate of
$250.00 to $290.00 for transports and from $125.00 to $145.00 for non-transports. This is a 16% rate
increase. The City is required to take assignments on Medicare. After reviewing calls from 2001 and those
through September 2002 Gunderson is recommending establishing rates of $284.00 for residents and
$410.00 for non-residents. These rates will cover all but approximately $19,500.00 of the 2003 expenses for
the rescue program. After discussion on rates the board recommended the communities of New Berlin,
Hales Corners, Franklin, and Big Bend/Vernon be contacted in regards to their rates charged for rescue.
Ald. Petalski moved to defer. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Agreement with Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Service – Ald. Petfalski
moved to defer. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review U.S. Cellular cell phone contract – In a memorandum, Information Systems Director Joe Sommers
is recommending approval of the U.S. Cellular two-year contract. Current rates for the service are $8.00 per
month and .09 per minute for the standard plan. There are Calling Plans available for high volume users.
Included in the memorandum were quotes from other firms. With the memorandum was a copy of Cellular
Service Agreement between U.S. Cellular and City of Muskego, revision November 11, 2002. The
progression from analog to TDMA to CDMA phones was discussed. Mayor Slocomb explained TDMA, Time
Division Multiple Access and CDMA, Code Division Multiple Access phones. Discussion ensued on whether
the City of Muskego is notified when the Fire Departments add new phones to their accounts. Follow up with
U.S. Cellular on their procedure for the Fire Departments will be done. Ald. Petfalski moved to
recommend approval of the two-year contract between U.S. Cellular and the City of Muskego as
submitted. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Approve request for 2002 DNR Urban Forestry Grant extension – Memorandum was received from
Conservation Coordinator/Urban Forester Tom Zagar stating that as part of the 2002 Urban Forestry Grant
Project two staff person were to enroll in a tree maintenance class at MATC. Due to the cancellation of the
class this component was not completed. The class is being offered in the spring of 2003 by MATC. John
Van Ells, the DNR Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator has verbally indicated that a grant extension would
be approved. The funding, $9,410.00, would not be received until summer of 2003. Ald. Salentine moved
to approve applying for a one-year grant extension. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Review Health Insurance for 2003 – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated the City’s current health
provide is WPS and is recommending the City stay with WPS. WPS has proposed a 22.76% increase. The
rate for single is $399.18 and $1,037.56 for family per month. June 1, 2002 the City negotiated a change in
benefit levels for employees. A $250.00 deductible for major medical services and a three-tier drug program
has been implemented. This lowered the 2002 premiums. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval
of 2003 Health Insurance quote from WPS. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Consideration of Park & Recreation Boards recommendation for negotiation of land purchase,
Paepke property – Mayor Slocomb explained the Paepke property abuts the historical grounds and Horn
Field. The estimated six acres of land is in an estate and the parties are interested in selling one-half of the
land or more to the City. Plans for the City are to preserve most of an isolated natural resource field between
Horn Field and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Money for purchase of land would come out of Park Dedication
and Conservation Funds. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the Mayor entering into negotiations to
purchase the land. Seconded Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS – None
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RELEASE OF FUNDS
Release of Cash Bond – screening for Kohl’s Dept. Store, $10,000.00 – In a memorandum, Assistant.
Plan Director Dustin Wolff explained that the Plan Commission required Kohl’s developers to submit a cash
bond in the amount of $10,000.00 to cover miscellaneous costs associated with screening all mechanicals
from public view prior to release of occupancy. The Planning Director and City Engineer required additional
screening for the compactor units at the northwest corner of the Kohl’s building. Plan illustrating
appropriating screening was submitted by Kohl’s and approved at the November 19, 2002 Plan Commission
meeting. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve release of cash bond in the amount of $10,000.00.
Seconded by Ald Salentine. Carried by all.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT – None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated two representatives from
Virchow Krause were at the City last week to begin field work for the rate case study to the PSC to increase
the City’s water rates. Gunderson stated she is working on getting final documents together for the adopted
budgets. Work is being completed to finalize the five-year plan to add 2007 for amendment to the five-year
plan adopted in 2001.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Discussion took place
on having a December 18, 2002 Finance Meeting. The next Common Council meeting after December 10
will be January 14. It was decided not to have a December 18 Finance meeting. Ald. Petfalski stated that a
resolution should be done to authorize the Mayor or Acting Mayor to approve vouchers. Mayor Slocomb
stated that December 27, 2002 has been marked on his calendar for approval of vouchers. Discussion
continued on what year-end issues are yet to be approved: liability worker compensation and property
insurance, dental insurance, cleaning quotes, establishing salaries for election worker & interns, new
positions established through 2003 budget. The November 26 Finance Committee meeting will start at 6:30
PM. The quotes for the sale of notes will be added to the November 26, 2002 agenda and the committee is
sure other items will come up.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:31 PM. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary