FM20041109
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Salentine, Madden, and Schroeder present along with Ald. Buckmaster,
Borgman, Melcher, Finance Director Gunderson, Engineering/Building Inspection
Director McMullen, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of
Allegiance. City Atty. Larson arrived during the meeting. Ald. Patterson arrived at 7:26
pm.
Mayor Slocomb stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Mayor noted a correction was made to the minutes of November 3, 2004 on the
first page under Approve Waukesha County 2005 Contract for Tax to delete “Notice of
Assessment Services on Addendum A.” Ald. Madden moved to approve minutes as
corrected. Seconded by Ald. Salentine; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation to Council Regarding Mayor’s Salary
Ald. Schroeder asked the other Committee members how the issue should proceed.
An increase could be proposed for each year of the term, or one increase established
for the entire term. Ald. Salentine stated she favors leaving the salary as is. The goal
was to bring the salary up to be comparable with surrounding communities. That has
been accomplished. Ald. Madden stated she was not opposed to an increase but did
not support one for each year of the term. The salary could then be too high in
comparison with other communities. Ald. Schroeder stated the position is full time and
we typically give our full time employees an annual cost of living adjustment. Ald.
Salentine responded that the position is elected and the individual is not an employee
of the City. In addition, the person is not required to work full time. Ald. Schroeder
stated the goal of bringing the salary up to comparables has occurred. He moved for a
one-time increase of 2.9%, which would establish a bi-weekly salary of $2,556.67
($66,473 annually) for the entire 2005 - 2007 term. Ald. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review St. Andrew’s Village Condominium Development Model Home Agreement
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the agreement. Ald. Madden
seconded; motion carried.
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2. Review Agreement between the City of Muskego and Illingworth Corporation for the
Janesville Road Sewer Extension Project
Mr. McMullen distributed a revised agreement, which reflects that Illingworth will pay
$95,000 (versus $108,850). The low bid submitted was $93,000 with a mandatory
alternate deduction in the amount of $5,000. In addition, the Illingworth Corporation
already has $10,000 in a Developer’s Deposit. Mr. McMullen stated all costs are being
absorbed by the developer. Ald. Schroeder moved to recommend approval of the
agreement. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
3. Review Bids for the Janesville Road Sewer Extension
The following bids were received:
Mainline Sewer & Water, Inc. $106,748.00
The Wanasek Corporation $108,863.50
Globe Contractors, Inc. $116,418.00
D. F. Tomasini, Inc. $125,675.00
United Sewer & Water, Inc. $126,440.00
Super Excavators, Inc. $146,410.00
Rawson Contractors, Inc. $ 93,942.50
Mr. McMullen recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by Rawson
Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $93,942.50. Ald. Schroeder moved to recommend
acceptance of the bid submitted by Rawson Contractors. Ald. Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
4. Review Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Muskego and the City of New
Berlin for the Construction of the Tess Corners Creek North Drainage Basin
Mayor Slocomb stated the intent is to get a recommendation from the Finance
Committee to the Council. However, at Council, he will ask for deferral as there are
several outstanding issues that have to be addressed. The City does not agree with
what it should pay for as outlined in Appendix “A” of the agreement. Ald. Salentine
moved to recommend approval subject to outstanding issues being resolved. Ald.
Madden seconded; motion carried.
5. Review Lease Agreement with Waukesha County for Tess Corners Municipal
Parking Lot
Mr. McMullen presented the agreement for the lease of property to the west of the
Country Trader to be used as a parking lot. The property is just over 1/4 of an acre in
size. The agreement is for a 10-year period at the cost of $1. The lease allows
construction of a parking lot on the site. If the lease is not extended after the 10-year
period, the City would have to remove the appurtenances placed on the site. Mr.
McMullen is still working with the County regarding the indemnity language (Item 8).
Ald. Schroeder expressed concern about the City spending money to improve a site
that may have to be abandoned 10 years from now. The City will then have to expend
more money to remove the improvements. He asked if the County wanted to sell the
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property. Mr. McMullen stated the City would not want to purchase the property at this
time until it is certain that the property is contaminant free. Ald. Schroeder requested
Mr. McMullen research the possibility that language be included in the lease that would
allow the City to purchase the property for a specific dollar amount, once the DNR
gives closure regarding the site remediation. Mr. McMullen also noted that the property
is being looked at to be used as a secondary access (from Janesville Road) for the
Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department. Atty. Larson stated the lease agreement
needs to be looked at closer. The City could acquire some liability through the lease
because of the property’s environmental concerns. Ald. Schroeder moved to defer.
Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Letter of Credit reduction for the Stonebridge
Subdivision in the amount of $244,473 pursuant to a recommendation of
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen. Ald. Schroeder seconded;
motion carried.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Letter of Credit reduction for the Quietwood East II
Subdivision in the amount of $95,342.53 pursuant to a recommendation of
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen. Ald. Madden seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$574,676.50 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $207,938.64. Ald. Madden
seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn at 7:48 pm. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk