FM120402
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, December 4, 2002
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Patterson, Ald. Petfalski and Ald. Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and those per attached
sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on December 2, 2002, twice amended
agenda posted on December 3, 2002.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 20, 2002 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Petfalski 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 Jeffrey Daniel Schnitzler
subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald.
Petfalski. Carried by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Brian M. Ward subject to
receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and verification of schooling with a review of the
assessment and three-month, six-month, nine-month and twelve-month review of police reports.
Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
“Class B” License for Bushy’s Pub & Grill LLC and Outside Dance Permit for 7/18, 7/19, and 7/20/2003
New license application form was received from Lynn Kurer dated November 25, 2002, listing only Lynn
Kurer as the agent/manager/president. This complied with the recommendation from the committee. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried by all.
Review Rescue Rates - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson shared with the Finance Committee members
the results of the survey of the communities of New Berlin, Franklin, Elm Grove on their rescue rates both
BLS (basic level) and ALS (advanced level). The ALS rate would be if they administered medication to the
person. She proposed that the city consider a tier structure in 2004 based on the level of service the person
received. Also, recommended that staff time for processing the paperwork and assisting the client with filling
out the required forms be recuperated in 2004. This would then bring about a break-even point for the city.
Ald. Petfalski moved to set the BLS and ALS transport rates for 2003 at $290 for residents and $410
for non-residents and mileage rate of $7.50/mile for both resident and non-resident. Ald. Salentine
seconded. Committee members asked Director Gunderson to check if the other communities are covering
their costs or subsidizing. Carried by all.
Review Agreement with Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Service – Finance Committee
members reviewed the agreement for ambulance service. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the contract
with the changes to #4 charges to the city from $250 to $290 for transport and from $125 to $145 for
non-transport; and under #7, after response times, add “and square-mile destination.” Seconded by
Ald. Patterson. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Determine schedule increase for non-represented salary scale – Finance Committee members reviewed
the cost of living index survey of non-represented increases for surrounding communities. Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend a 3% increase for the non-rep pay matrix. Ald. Patterson seconded. Carried
by all.
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Review Liability, Workers Compensation and Property Insurance for 2003 – Finance Director
Gunderson reviewed the changes in the insurance program throughout the municipal entities in the State of
Wisconsin with the committee. The city has historically gone with the League of Municipalities
recommended carrier for insurance. Beginning in 2003, Kemper will not be providing workman’s
compensation. The League has decided to go with a self-insured program. They are working with an R & R
agent to represent the program to the city. The Mayor and Finance Director met with the League to go over
their plan yesterday morning. This afternoon, Mr. Murphy of Wausau Insurance gave them their proposal for
all the levels of insurance. More time is needed to make the comparison on the insurance. Ald. Salentine
moved to defer. Ald. Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Review Dental Insurance for 2003 –Finance Director Gunderson provided updated information on the
dental insurance. Compcare offered a different plan for 2003, but gave the city the option to request to stay
with the current plan. She shared that the employees were polled and the majority elected to stay with
existing Dentacare 160 plan with the higher rates. Finance Committee members questioned, since the rates
were first provided today to the city and employees, if this would make a difference in the plan elected. Ald.
Petfalski moved to defer. Ald. Patterson seconded. Carried by all.
Review Cleaning Service Quotes for 2003 – Finance Director Gunderson provided the results of the
cleaning service quotes, showing a monthly total and yearly total per vendor. Jani King quoted an annual
amount of $95,525 and First Impression quoted an annual amount of $89,400. She explained they have
asked First Impression for a list of references for a determination on their ability to do the job. Ald. Petfalski
moved to recommend approval of Jani King for the 2003 cleaning service. Ald. Salentine seconded.
Right now there is a new franchise doing the work so feel the previous issues with Jani King were
addressed. First Impression may be ready to do the job after next year. Ald. Petfalski had First Impression
for his work and they are just a couple. He had no problem with their level of service. It could be a franchise
of theirs doing the work. Let them know that next year they may be considered for 2004. Carried by all.
Approve new & revised positions established through 2003 budget – Finance Director Gunderson
advised the committee that the Peer Court Coordinator position was approved in the 2003 city operating
budget. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the position, with the starting date added to the resolution.
Ald. Salentine seconded. Carried by all.
Review establishing salaries for election workers and interns – Finance Director Gunderson advised the
committee that the Committee of the Whole recommended approval for 2003. This is a 50 cent/hour
increase for the intern positions. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve. Ald. Salentine seconded. Carried by
all.
Approve the purchase of ¾-ton pickup and 15’-rotary tri-deck – Correspondence received from Director
Craig Anderson for approval to purchase a ¾-ton pickup for $20,710 and a 15’ rotary tri-deck for $9,250 as
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board and approved in the 2003 capital budget. The
department is proposing to sell a 1989 pickup for $6,000. Ald. Salentine moved to approve. Ald.
Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Approve purchase of squad cars and snowmobile – Correspondence received from Chief John Johnson
for the purchase of a snowmobile for $5,700 with approval to sell the existing snowmobile and approval to
purchase three vehicles at a unit price of $20,242 and one vehicle at a unit price of $25,162 and approved in
the 2003 capital budget. Ald. Salentine moved to approve. Ald. Petfalski seconded. Carried by all.
Revocation of Kennel license S67W12576 Larkspur Rd – Removed from agenda.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS – None
RELEASE OF FUNDS -- None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT – None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – They have been pulling together insurance numbers. Trying to get year-
end business done. Gearing up for the year-end audit. They have preliminary work beginning in January.
With the accountant being off on leave early next year, they are trying to get more work done prior to her
departure. Water utility audit will be in February.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Mayor Slocomb advised
the committee members that he is now going to fill the Human Resource personnel position. The committee
members would like a copy of the job description.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:40 PM. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary