FM20030909
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Petfalski and Schroeder present. Committee Member Salentine was
excused. Also present were Ald. Buckmaster, Damaske, Madden (arrived at 7:11 pm)
and Patterson, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Slocomb noted the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve minutes of the meeting held September 3, 2003. Ald.
Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Increase of Fees for Cigarettes, Fermented Malt Beverage and Liquor
Licenses
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda appeared to discuss the possible increase of fees for
cigarette and liquor licenses. There are maximum fees for some licenses regulated by
state statute. Some of the City’s fees are lower than the maximum allowed. Ms.
Marenda did review license fees charged by other municipalities in Waukesha County
and our fees are considerably less. Ms. Marenda recommended that the fee for
cigarettes be increased from $50 to $100, the maximum allowed by the state. In
addition, she proposes that the Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage license be
increased from $25 to $100. This would be consistent with the fee for a Class “B”
Fermented Malt Beverage license, which currently is $100 and the maximum allowed.
In addition, she proposes to increase the fees for a “Class A” Liquor license and a
“Class B” Liquor license from $300 to $400. The maximum allowed by state statute for
each license is $500. Ms. Marenda submitted the proposal in an effort to increase
revenues. The increase in licensing fees could potentially generate an additional
$6,875. Ald. Schroeder moved to recommend approval of the fees proposed by the
Clerk-Treasurer. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried. The Mayor stated the
Council could consider a resolution to increase the fees at its next meeting.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve reduction in Letter of Credit for Quietwood Creek East
in the amount of $199,257.46 pursuant to a recommendation of Engineering/Building
Inspection Director McMullen. Ald. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve reduction in Letter of Credit for Rosewood Estates 1 in
the amount of $32,000 pursuant to a recommendation of Engineering/Building
Inspection Director McMullen. Ald. Schroeder seconded; motion carried. Ald.
Buckmaster stated there were no issues with either development.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
September 9, 2003
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $1,067,418.00 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $25,758.59. Ald.
Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:23 pm. Ald. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk