FM20030108
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Approved
Wednesday, January 8, 2003
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Salentine, Ald. Petfalski, and Ald. Patterson, 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 January 3, 2003, amended agenda
posted on January 6, 2003.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the December 10, 2002 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Patterson moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Heather Schroeder, Tiffany
Curler, Tom Kotnik, Carey O’Connell, and Amanda Wollenzien subject to receipt of fees, favorable
police reports, and verification of schooling. Wollenzien’s recommended approval is subject to
certificate of completion of Responsible Beverage Service Course being turned in to Clerk’s Office.
Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
A separate interview was held with Reid Murphy in regards to information on police report. Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend approval of liquor license application for a “Class A” license for Crossroads to
Reid Murphy subject to the following conditions:
1. Successful completion of Responsible Beverage Service Course
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2. Successful interview with Mayor Slocomb or Ald. Petfalski on Friday, January 10 or Monday,
January 13,2003.
3. Previous owner of establishment relinquishing the liquor license
4. Any other required permits being turned into Clerk’s Office.
Seconded by Ald Petfalski. Motion carried 2 – 1, Ald. Patterson voting nay.
Outside Dance Permit for 7/18. 7/19, and 7/20/2003 – Bushy’s – Memorandum from Deputy Clerk Jill
Blenski stated that Lynn Kurer submitted an application for an Outside Dance Permit for 2003 Bushyfest and
agrees to all the conditions the City required in the past. The conditions are specified on last year’s license.
The Police Department indicated that two noise complaints were received regarding the 2002 event on
Friday, July 19. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Outside Dance Permit for 2003
Bushyfest to be held on July 18, 19, and 20, 2003 subject to the following conditions: Bushys being
in business at the current location, S67 W14831 Janesville Road; no outside sales in parking lot and
patio after 1:30 AM on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19; tent with side screening to be placed on
west side of building; music until 12:00 AM on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19; music until
10:00 PM on Sunday, July 20, 2003. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Review request for proposals – construction management – Removed
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Review request for additional funding for Attorney fees – Memorandum was received from Judge Patrick
Berigan requesting an additional appropriation for Municipal Court payment of Attorney fees. The reason for
the shortfall is in 2002 the court met 3 times per month instead of twice as had been the practice. Ald.
Petfalski had contacted Finance Director Dawn Gunderson and asked that she review shortfall. Gunderson
stated that based on the invoice received for fees through December 18, 2002 and the estimate received
from the Attorney’s Office for fees to be charged for the period of December 18 through December 31, 2002
at least $5,200.00 is needed. Ald. Petfalski asked if an adjustment should be made to 2003 court fees or any
other budget item. Gunderson will review and get back to committee. This can be addressed again if
necessary when adjustment to budget is done for personnel cost. Ald. Salentine moved to approve
$5,200.00 from Contingency a/c 100.09.81.00.6601 to Legal Fees a/c 100.01.08.00.6003. Seconded by
Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
Approval of subdivider’s agreement, cost breakdown, and letter of credit for Rosewood Addition No.
1 – The committee received a copy of Rosewood Estates Addition 1 – City of Muskego subdivider’s
agreement, irrevocable standby documentary credit, and cost breakdown. The documents are in the
standard form. Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried
by all.
Review contract to share the services of Police Liaison Officers 2002 - 2003 – Committee received
letter from Darlene Birdeau, Secretary to Superintendent, Muskego-Norway School District and a copy of the
66.30 Police Liaison Officer Agreement between the City of Muskego and Muskego-Norway School Board
for the services of three police liaison officers for the school year 2002/2003. Ald. Petfalski moved to
recommend approval of the Police Liaison Officer Agreement for the 2002 – 2003 school year.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Approval of subdivider’s agreement, cost breakdown, and letter of credit for Prairie Meadows
Subdivision - 1 – The committee received a copy of Luann Lang – City of Muskego Prairie Meadows
subdivider’s agreement, irrevocable standby documentary credit, and cost breakdown. The documents are
in the standard form. Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Carried by all.
Review agreement with Waukesha County for Nutrition Program – Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski stated in a
memorandum that the terms and conditions in the agreement received from Waukesha County for 2003 are
the same as the 2002 agreement. A copy of letter from Mary Smith, Nutrition Services Supervisor,
Waukesha County Department of Senior Services and the Cooperative Agreement between City of Muskego
and Waukesha County Department of Senior Services were included with the memorandum. Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried by all.
Review amendment to Personnel Code to include Sergeants – Memorandum from Executive
Assistant/HR Coordinator Cathie Anderson showed the adjustments requested to be incorporated into the
Non-represented Personnel Code now that the Sergeants are included in this group. Chief Johnson stated
modifications came from the Officer’s contract pertaining to the Sergeants. One paragraph, Article XVII –
Insurance is being deleted. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend approval of the requested
adjustments being incorporated into the Non-represented Personnel Code. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
Approval for purchase of copier – Chief Johnson stated two quotes have been received for the purchase
of a copier included in the 2003 Capital Budget and is recommending the purchase of the Canon iR3300.
Canon iR3300 Digital Copier/Printer (includes print/network capabilities) $7,900.00
Gestetner 2712 Copier System $7,653.00
Additional cost for print/network capabilities 1,378.00 $9,031.00
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the purchase of the Canon iR3300 for $7,900.00. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Ald. Patterson asked what the cost per click is. Chief Johnson replied the cost was believed to
be $0.0049. Ald. Patterson then asked if there was a user preference. Chief Johnson stated no. Motion
carried 2 – 0. Ald. Patterson abstaining.
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Disallowance of claim – Hastings – Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda sent letter she received from Midwest
Claims Service, the claim administrator for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities in regards to a claim filed
by Hastings. Midwest Claims Service completed their investigation of this claim and recommends that the
City deny this claim pursuant to the Wisconsin statue for disallowance of claim 893.80(1g). The
disallowance of the claim in this manner will allow Midwest Claims Service to shorten the statue of limitations
period to 6 months. The basis of the denial should be that there is no negligence on behalf of the City of
Muskego or the officers that were involved in this incident. Mayor Slocomb presented police report. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve the denial of Hastings claim. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Maintenance agreement for copier at Municipal Garage, $72.00 (same as 2002) – A proposal for $72.00
was presented for the 2003 maintenance of a Lanier copier at the Municipal Garage. Ald. Petfaksi moved
to approve the proposal from Lanier Worldwide, Inc. for $72.00. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried
by all.
Maintenance for various City Hall typewriters (2003 rate $34.00 each, same as 2002) – Deputy Clerk Jill
Blenski sent memorandum and invoice from Teeter Warsh Company for typewriter maintenance. The cost
per typewriter is the same as 2002, $34.00. Previously 5 typewriters were covered in the maintenance
agreement. 2003 maintenance includes coverage for 8 typewriters (3 additional by Police Department). Ald.
Petfaksi moved to approve typewriter maintenance invoice from Teeter Warsh Company for $272.00.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT – None
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Dawn Gunderson stated the first draft of the Public
Service Commission (PSC) application for water rate case has been received. The Water Utility is looking at
a 23% rate increase. The draft application will be taken to the January 20, 2003 Utility Meeting. There will
be a phone hearing with the PSC at Muskego City Hall.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Ald. Petfaksi stated the
School Board sent the athletic fields back to Committee for clarification.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:18 PM. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary