FM20040303
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Petfalski, Ald. Salentine and Ald. Schroeder, 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 February 27, 2004. Amended
agenda posted on March 2, 2004.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the February 24, 2004 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Petfalski moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 3 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Matthew Wyland, Sandra
Poliak, and Kathy Burk subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports, and verification of
schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Interview and recommendation regarding new agent for Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club – Steve
Mainus, the new agent for Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club appeared before the Committee. Mr. Mainus has
a current City of Muskego Operator’s License. The seriousness of liquor violations was discussed. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend Steve Mainus as the new agent for Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club.
Seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Motion carried 3 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club – Archery, Trap, & Rifle License (Expiration of 90 day extension
granted on 12/3/03) – At the December 3, 2003 Finance Meeting a ninety day extension was granted for
safety improvements. Steve Mainus, Larry Schneider, and Tom Mainus appeared before the Committee to
explain the progress on safety improvements at the firearm range and answer questions. Mayor Slocomb
presented pictures he had taken at the site. Mayor Slocomb asked if the shooting stands are going to be in a
fixed position? Steve Mainus stated yes they would and Larry Schneider explained how the stands would be
mounted. The Committee was pleased with the improvements. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the
improvements required as part of the extensions granted for the Archery, Trap, & Rifle License for
Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club, noting that the shooting stands still have to be put in a fixed
position and aesthetics made. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Michelle Kuehl – Operator’s License (9 Month Review) – A check with the Wisconsin Crime Information
Bureau and the City of Muskego Police Department records revealed no new record of arrest since the last
review on November 13, 2003.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Finance Committee Meeting
March 3, 2004 - Page 2
Approval of USDA agreement for testing geese at Idle Isle Park – Mayor Slocomb read “Approval of
USDA agreement for testing geese at Idle Isle Park” by title only. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. In a letter to the Finance Committee, Craig Anderson, Parks and Recreation
Director, stated the Parks and Recreation Board is recommending for approval the agreement to test seven
geese at Idle Isle Park for heavy metals. A copy of the agreement was enclosed with letter. This is the first
phase of a two-part program. The second phase would be the removal of a predetermined amount of geese
in 2005. Discussion took place on what the Committee of the Whole had approved as part of the Capital
Budget, money for litter vehicle to pick up goose droppings or money for other alternatives. Ald. Salentine
stated a State grant is available to municipalities for Canada goose management. Discussion took place on
the possible return of the geese after the second phase. Mayor Slocomb stated the long-term affect is the
goal of the proposed agreement. If a program is not started, there is a possibility of Isle Idle Park closing.
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The Park & Recreation Board will determine at their March 8 meeting whether a public hearing will be held
on all options available. After further discussion on when this program should start and the effect a possible
public hearing will have on the program, Ald. Schroeder move to defer to the Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Review and consider acceptance of bid cost for concrete work on Janesville Road – After review, Ald.
Petfalski moved to approve acceptance of bid cost for concrete work on Janesville Road, see
attachment. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Finance Director Gunderson stated she received a telephone
call from Building/Engineering Director Sean McMullen noting that he will be able to sell the topsoil located
on the City’s property along Moorland Road for $1.15 to $1.25 per cubic yard for a total of $38,000.00 to
$41,000.00 and this could be used to offset the cost. Ald. Schroeder stated he disapproved of the
SPV.0180.01 stamped and colored concrete pavement and the SPV.0180.02 concrete header 18 inch wide.
Ald. Schroeder noted that the Committee of the Whole approved continuing with the process. Ald.
Schroeder was one of the dissenting votes at that time. Motion carried 3 – 0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Approve maintenance Fire Alarm Agreement for City Hall and Library, $420.00 ea, same as 2003 – A
letter was received from AMS Alarm, LLC stating they have taken over stewardship of Siemens/Emergency
24 alarm monitoring account. AMS Alarm, LLC does not have a service department, so any local
programming or troubleshooting changes to the City’s system will be provided by Siemens. Ald. Petfalski
moved to approve $420.00 each for City Hall and Library maintenance of the Fire Alarms. Seconded
by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 3 – 0.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Finance Director Gunderson presented her report (see attached) on
major projects and activities being worked on within the Finance Department.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Ald. Salentine
mentioned the open house to be held in May at the new Dispatch Communication Center located in
Waukesha. Ald. Petfalski spoke about the Committee’s procedure with the interview process for an
Operator’s License and felt the Committee may want to review the process. An informal written pass or fail
multiple-choice test was discussed. The Committee discussed how and when the test could be administered
and the possibility of administering the test thirty to fifteen minutes before the start of the Finance Meeting.
The Committee then could recommend approval or ask applicant to return. Mayor Slocomb to check into the
legality of a written test. Ald. Petfalski volunteered to draft a written test.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:09. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary