FM20040721
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
6:45 PM Operator’s License Test
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.
Salentine, Ald. Schroeder, and Ald. Madden, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Ald. Buckmaster, Clerk-
Treasure Janice Moyer (excused at 7:28 PM), Police 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 July 16, 2004.
Mayor Slocomb read Notice of Closed Session
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the July 13, 2004 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 3 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Brett Padberg, Kathleen
Vergolina, Amy Bucher, Rebecca Finney, and Nathan Brenaman subject to receipt of fees, favorable
police reports, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Discuss Operator’s License Procedure – Mayor Slocomb stated Clerk-Treasurer Janice Moyer and
Attorney Molter had concerns with the present procedure for obtaining an Operator’s License. Clerk-
Treasurer Moyer stated her concerns and made recommendation to eliminate the written interview. If the
goal is to make applicants aware of regulations that are unique to the City of Muskego the information could
be given to the applicant when applying for license and it could be pointed out that these are specific to the
City and they should review. Chief Johnson stated that all Operator Applicants currently have to complete a
Responsible Beverage Service Class. Discussion continued on going back to oral interview or staying with
current procedure. Ald. Schroeder moved to approve an oral interview of operator applicants with
applicants appearing before the Finance Committee as a group and the Finance Chairman asking
questions of the applicants as a group. Applicants would volunteer answers. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Request for Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Premise – P. Pulver (Kara-Oke Inn) 8/21/2004 –
Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski sent memorandum stating Pamela Pulver, license holder for Kara-Oke Inn, has
applied for an Outside Dance Permit for August 21, 2004 and an amendment to the outside premise. Ron
and Pam Pulver were present to answer Committee questions. Mayor Slocomb questioned time of event,
Application for Outside Dance Permit stated 12:30 AM and Amendment to Premise stated 2:30 AM. Ms.
Pulver confirmed it should be 12:30 AM for outside. Discussion took place on the requested ending time for
the music, 12:30 AM. Ald. Schroeder and Ald. Salentine suggested the ending time for music should be
12:00 AM. The Committee would review next year a later time if requested. Ms. Pulver asked Committee
where the amended license should be posted outside and expressed concerns from a previous event. Ald.
Schroeder stated a copy of the amended license would be given to the Police Department. Ald. Salentine
mentioned that sometimes it helps to tent in three side of the area where the music is originating. Ald.
Salentine also suggested the Pulver’s distribute letters to neighbors in the area notifying them of the event.
Ald. Schroeder moved to recommend approval of Outside Dance Permit changing the ending time of
music from 12:30 AM to 12:00 AM and amendment to premise until 12:30 AM for Kara-Oke Inn, W191
S6409 Hillendale. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Review violation at Kwik Trip – sale to underage person – A memorandum was received from Police
Chief John Johnson in regard to violation at Kwik Trip for the sale of alcoholic beverage to an underage
person. Ald. Salentine moved to request the presence of the owner/agent for Kwik Trip at the
Wednesday, August 4, 2004 Finance Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approve SBC Centrex Contract (deferred 5/5/04, 5/19/04, 5/25/04) – Ald. Madden moved to defer.
Seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Motion carried 3-0.
Approve SBC Complete Link Contract (deferred 5/5/04, 5/19/04, 5/25/04) – Ald. Madden moved to
defer. Seconded by Ald. Madden Schroeder. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Establish Deposit and Forfeiture Amount for Compression Braking – Memorandum from Deputy Clerk
Jill Blenski states Ordinance #1177 proposes the creation of Section 7.16, which would prohibit compression
braking. Chief Johnson is recommending $50.00 as the Deposit and Forfeiture amount in conjunction with
the Ordinance. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of $50.00 as the Deposit and Forfeiture
amount for Ordinance #1177, section 7.16. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Review and approve 2005 Reval and Maintenance Contract – Assessor Laura Mecha forwarded copies
of the Cole Layer Trumble Company Articles of Agreement; Schedule A, Revaluation Services to be
provided; and Schedule B, Services to be provided. The verbiage for the contracts is the same as before.
The agreement has been forwarded to Attorney Molter. The Agreement runs from September 1, 2004
through September 1, 2005. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the 2005 CLT Agreement
and Schedules. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Approve establishment of a new hiring list – Memorandum was received from Chief John Johnson
requesting contingency money to establish a new hiring list for the Police Department. Money is needed to
advertise for the position and to fund the exam process. The physical agilities exam is given by the Police
Department and is funded out of the operating budget. Ald. Salentine moved to approve establishing a
new hiring list. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Finance Director Gunderson asked if contingency
amendment is include with the motion, Mayor Slocomb stated no. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Disallowance of claim – Sherman - Clerk/Treasurer Janice Moyer forwarded letter received from Midwest
Claims Service, the claim administrator for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance Plan.
Midwest Claims Service received a claim in which Ms. Sherman alleged property damage when a baseball
hit her windshield. Midwest Claims Service completed their investigation and recommend that the City of
Muskego deny this claim pursuant to the Wisconsin statue for disallowance of claim 893.80(1g). The
disallowance of the claim will allow Midwest Claims Service to shorten the statue of limitations period to six
months. The basis of the denial should be that the investigation found no negligence on behalf of the City of
Muskego. This incident was not within the control of the City. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
disallowance of Sherman Claim. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Convene into Closed Session – Mayor Slocomb read the Notice of Closed Session. Ald. Salentine
moved to go into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental
body has jurisdiction or exercise responsibility, more specifically to be discussed, settlement and
release agreement between City of Muskego and Thomas Schilling. Thomas Schilling represented by
Wisconsin Police Association. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Upon roll call vote, motion carried 3 – 0.
Convene into Open Session – Ald. Salentine moved to convene into open session. Seconded by Ald.
Madden. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried 3 – 0.
Approval of Police Department Settlement and Release Agreement – Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of Police Department Settlement and Release Agreement with Thomas
Schilling. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS--None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
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FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Finance Director Gunderson distributed Finance Director’s Report (see
attached) for the Finance Committee to read.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the meeting
at 9:02 PM. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary