FM20031105
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
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.
Petfalski and Ald. Schroeder, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and those per attached sheet. Ald.
Salentine was excused.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on October 31, 2003. The amended
agenda was posted on November 4, 2003.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the October 28, 2003 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Petfalski moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 2 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Vicki Greggs, Arvind Patel,
Clark Fischer, Sharon Faherty, and Katelyn Best subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports,
and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried by 2 - 0.
“Class B” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor –
Fiesta Garibaldi of Muskego, LLC – S90 W13970 Boxhorn Drive – Finance Committee will not take action
on this application until the agent, Mr. Escobar, appears to be interviewed. Ald. Petfalski moved to defer.
Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 2 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Review Liquor/Beer Retailer License Violations – Clark Gas Station – A letter was sent to Amanpreet
Kaur, agent for Clark Gas Station, requesting she appear before the Finance Committee on November 5,
2003 to discuss licensing of all clerks employed at Clark Gas Station. Ms. Kaur, Amandeep Singh, and
Gursewak Singh were present to answer committee questions. The issue was having an unlicensed
employee being the only employee present at the Gas Station that sold alcohol. The Committee was told
that they did not know a licensed employee had to be present because they had instructed the unlicensed
employee not to sell any alcohol. They now understand the license regulation of having a licensed bartender
on the premise. Mayor Slocomb stated that if they had any further questions they could contact the City
Clerk or the Duty Sergeant at the Muskego Police Department outside of City Hall hours.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on Dog Fancier License request – Brzezinski, Lions Park Dr. – Mr. Brzezinski sent pictures of
the chain link fence installed around his property. This meets the conditions set forth at the September 17,
2003 Finance Committee meeting that the four-foot chain link fence be completed by November 5, 2003.
The Dog Fancier License can be issued.
NEW BUSINESS
Renewal of Lease Agreement with the Muskego Chamber of Commerce – Mayor Slocomb stated this
item would go directly to Common Council. Mayor Slocomb will sponsor the Resolution titled “Approval of
Lease Agreement between the City of Muskego and Muskego Chamber of Commerce”.
Review proposals for off-site tax collection – Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda sent memorandum listing
the local banks that were given the opportunity to submit a proposal to collect tax bills for the City of
Muskego. Clerk-Treasurer Marenda recommended that off-site tax collection be allowed at the banks
interested in participating and agreeing to comply with all provisions of the proposal. Ald. Schroeder
moved to approve Bank One, U.S. Bank, Citizen’s Bank, State Financial Bank, St. Francis Bank, and
Lincoln State Bank for off-site tax collection. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Motion carried 2 – 0.
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Approve request to purchase additional traffic counter – A memorandum was received from Chief John
Johnson requesting the purchase of an additional demo traffic counter for $995.00 from Jamar Tech to
enable the Police Department to perform surveys and have a backup when one of the machines is out of
service. The City currently possesses two traffic counters. One traffic counter is about six years old and the
other is two years old. The six-year old traffic counter is an old design that is limited in its ability to do what
the new models can. The six-year traffic counter is showing signs of wear and has been breaking down.
The two-year old traffic counter was also a demo model when purchased. The Capital Budget contained
$7,000.00 for repeaters for two middle schools. Chief Johnson has been notified that the Homelands
Security Grants to the county will pay for the two repeaters for the middle schools and also one in the high
school and one in the basement of the Police Department. The school will mostly pay for the incidental costs
of installing the transmitters and the City may be required to pay some installation costs. The installation
costs are estimated to not even approach the $7,000.00 budgeted. Ald. Schroeder moved to approve the
purchase of a traffic counter for $1,100.00 (includes shipping), money coming 2003 Capital Budget.
Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Ald. Schroeder asked what would happen if the installation of the repeaters
cost more than $5,900.00, the balance in the budget. He was told this would not happen because the
$7,000.00 was for the repeaters and installation. Motion carried 2 – 0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Approve maintenance agreement for public use copier at Library, $46.61 per month, currently $44.43
per month – Library Director Holly Sanhuber sent memorandum requesting maintenance agreement for the
public use copier at the Library. The agreement is a one-year, toner inclusive contract. Ald. Petfalski
moved to approve maintenance agreement with Gordon Flesch for a monthly cost of $46.61.
Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 2 – 0.
Approve maintenance agreements for HVAC service to Library and City Hall, $2,438.00 – A copy of
maintenance agreements with J.M. Brennan, Inc. for HVAC service to the Library and City Hall were
received by the Committee. The following quotes for HVAC maintenance were received:
City Hall – Spring J & H Heating $725.00
Fall J & H Heating $680.00
Total $1,405.00
City Hall – Spring J.M. Brennan, Inc. $326.00
City Hall – Fall J.M. Brennan, Inc. $407.00
Total $ 733.00
Library – Annual J & H Heating $1,875.00
Library – Spring J.M. Brennan, Inc. $1,136.00
Fall J.M. Brennan, Inc. $ 569.00
Total $1,705.00
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve HVAC maintenance contract with J.M. Brennan, Inc. Seconded by
Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 2 – 0.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – The Public Hearing for the Proposed 2004 Operating, Capital, and
Special Revenue Fund Budgets will be on Monday, November 10, 2003. These budgets along with the
Sewer and Water Utility Budgets will be on the November 11, 2003 Common Council Agenda for approval.
Finance Director Gunderson will be presenting dental insurance quotes at the November 19, 2003 Finance
Meeting. She will be meeting with the health insurance provider on Friday to review other alternatives. The
proposal that will be presented in the future to the Finance Committee will include a three tier premium plan –
single, limited family, and family. Finance Director Gunderson has received information on the renewal of
the Employee Assistant Program contract and the rate remains the same as existing contract.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Schroeder moved to adjourn the
meeting at 7:42 PM. Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Motion carried 2 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted
Carolyn Warhanek, Recording Secretary