FM20050608
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Wednesday, June 8, 2005
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Madden, Ald. Melcher, Ald. Salentine and those per attached sheet.
Also in attendance Lt. LaTour, Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen, Ald. Schroeder and
Ald. Patterson.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on June 3, 2005.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the May 24 2005 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Melcher moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3-0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License – Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. (7/3/05)– An application was
received from the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. for a Temporary Class “B” Retailers License for event to be
held at Idle Isle Park, W182S6666 Hartke Dr. Fermented malt beverages will be sold at the concession
stand and consumed in the parking lot. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Temporary
Class “B” License for event being held by Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. on July 3, 2005 from 2:00 PM to
Midnight and subject to receipt of fees and favorable police report. Seconded by Ald. Madden.
Motion carried 3-0.
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License – Muskego Lions Club (9/17/05)– An application was received
from the Muskego Lions Club for a Temporary Class “B” Retailers License for event to be held at Veterans
Memorial Park, W182S8200 Racine Ave. Fermented malt beverages and wine will be sold at the concession
stand and consumed in the park. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Temporary Class
“B” License for event being held by Muskego Lions Club on September 17, 2005 from 3:00 PM to
11:00 p.m. and subject to receipt of fees and favorable police report. Seconded by Ald. Madden.
Motion carried 3-0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Amy Castellion, Amanda
Kutil, Katie Matek, Ashley Pasacavis, Laura Pipp and Cheryl Smutkowski subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Susan Koceja and Rachel
Rudolf subject to receipt of application, fees, favorable police report, and verification of schooling.
Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Mike Badani, new agent for Open Pantry, was asked to attend the Tuesday, June 14, 2005, Finance
Committee, for an interview.
James Lovald was asked to attend the Wednesday, June 22, 2005, Finance Committee, for an interview.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Review of Kerry Shepherd’s Operator’s License – In response to a memorandum to the Finance
Committee from Chief Johnson, Finance Committee is requesting that Kerry Shepherd appear before the
committee at the Wednesday, June 22, 2005 meeting.
Review of Tami Somers’s Operator’s License – In response to a memorandum to the Finance Committee
from Chief Johnson, Finance Committee found the report favorable.
Review of Anthony Burshberger’s Operator’s License – In response to a memorandum to the Finance
Committee from Chief Johnson, Finance Committee found the report favorable.
Review of Justin Hart’s Operator’s License – In response to a memorandum to the Finance Committee
from Chief Johnson, Finance Committee found the report favorable.
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Review violation at Pioneer Inn–closing hour – Todd Podrug was present and discussed with the Finance
Committee the after-hours violation occurrence. A verbal reprimand was given by the Finance Committee
members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review ArcheryTrap/Shooting Range at Schultz’s Gun Club
Lt. LaTour advised the Finance Committee of what he found out during the surveillance they did at the
shooting range relative to complaint filed on rounds leaving the range. He also had a videotape on the range
set up and this was viewed by those in attendance at the meeting. Officers and members of the gun club
responded to the issues brought forward by Lt. LaTour. Ald. Madden recommended that they work with
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen before the Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Finance
Committee meeting to see what more could be done at the range to contain errant rounds. Ald. Madden
moved to defer until June 22, 2005 Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion
carried 3-0.
(Committee recessed 8:55 p.m.-9:05 p.m.)
Review RFPs for Accounting Consultants
Ald. Melcher shared his research on the current firm with the committee members. The firm is working well
with the Finance Department staff and it would not be beneficial to take that assistance away. He
recommended that the RFPs should be done by the city administrator. Ald. Madden was in favor of doing
RFPs but wait for the city administrator. Ald. Salentine moved to defer until such a time as a city
administrator is on staff and they can work on it together. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried
3-0.
Recommend Approval of Points for City Administrator
Mayor reported that the points for the city administrator position would not be available until next Tuesday.
Ald. Salentine moved to defer. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Ald. Salentine clarified that if available, it
would be Tuesday; if not, then Wednesday. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of 2005-2007 Contract for Interior Inspection
Ald. Salentine stated the assessor was waiting for comments from Attorney Molter. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval to Common Council pending Attorney Molter’s critique. Seconded by Ald.
Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Re-creation of Plan Director Position
Committee members were in receipt of a memo (attached to these minutes) supporting re-creating the Plan
Director position. Ald. Melcher cautioned that they need to look at the salary picture across the board. The
Interim Plan Department Head has acquired the American Institute of Certified Planners certification. Mayor
was recommending that the employee be offered the position of Plan Director. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend the re-creation of Plan Director position to the Common Council. Seconded by Ald.
Madden. At this time, Ald. Schroeder addressed the committee members on the history of the position and
the positions that were in the Plan Department as well as actions taken by the Common Council. One major
point was the creation of the Community Development Director position and the elimination of the Plan
Director position. Committee discussed whether there was now a need for a Community Development
Director. Ald. Salentine amended the motion to move the Interim Plan Department Head to Plan
Director while bringing back the Plan Director job description and eliminating Community
Development Director job description. Amended motion seconded by Ald. Madden. Ald. Schroeder
further pointed out that the points would have to revert to the original Plan Director job description points of
798/71 or it would have to be re-evaluated. He referred to Resolution #255-2003 (copy attached) and this
would be the existing points under the Community Development Director (former title Planning Director)
heading. Ald. Madden stated they would have to go back to the original in Authority and Responsibility. Any
evaluation would be done when the city administrator came on staff. Amended motion carried 3-0.
At this time, Finance Committee members noted one citizen still in the galley. The citizen was Mr. Mark
Bergeson, the new agent for Pick ‘n Save and he was at the meeting for a liquor license. He was informed
that this portion of the meeting had already occurred. Mr. Bergeson stated that he had arrived late and would
be willing to come back in two weeks. Pick ‘n Save was listed as part of the License Listing and Mr. Mark
Bergeson as the agent. Ald. Salentine informed him that they would be making a motion to the Common
Council recommending approval. Committee members offered their apology.
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Request from Karen Ives-Gray to Reinstate 3 Installment of Tax Collection (Tax Key #2166074
Ald. Salentine moved to deny the request from Karen Ives-Gray. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion
carried 3-0.
Request from Thomas McDermott, Jr. to Refund Interest and Penalties for Tax Key #2225999007
Ald. Melcher moved to deny the request from Thomas McDermott, Jr. Seconded by Ald. Madden.
Motion carried 3-0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS--None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Approval of Reduction on Letter of Credit for Cherrywood Bridge, St. Andres Village, MRED, Big Muskego
Estates, Candlewood Addition 1, Kenwood Estates, Chamberlain Hills and Fireside Orchard
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval for the reduction in letter of credit for Kenwood Place
in the amount of $514,327.50, Chamberlain Hill in the amount of $36,831.79, MRED-Commercial in the
amount of $46,288.71 and Fireside Orchard in the amount of $513,166.00. Seconded by Ald. Madden.
Motion carried 3-0.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend the release of the entire letter of credit in the amount of
$20,000.00 and the entire developer’s deposit in the amount of $8,482.50 for the Candlewood Creek
bridge project. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3-0.
VOUCHER APPROVAL--None
REVIEW 2005-2006 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The Committee reviewed spreadsheets provided by Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski. Also reviewed were the police
incident reports (if any) for each establishment.
“Swimming Beach/Waterway Marker Licenses
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval for swimming beach/waterway marker licenses for the
following entities for 2005-2006. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
“Swimming Beach/Waterway Marker Licenses – Trade Names
Aud-Mar Supper Club Amann’s Beach Club
Parks & Recreation Department, City of Muskego
Class “B” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Class “B” Retailers License for the following
establishments for 2005-2006. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3-0.
Class “B” Retailers’ License – Trade Names
Pizza Hut Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club
Wings & Whitetails Taxidermy
Class “A” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages – Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of Class “A” Retailers’ License for the following establishments for 2005-2006.
Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Class “A” Retailers’ Licenses – Trade Names
Dhillion Petro Mart Johnny’s
Kwik Trip #664 Open Pantry Food Marts #491
“Class A” Retailers’ Licenses for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors –
Ald. Salentine moved to defer approval of “Class A” Retailers’ Licenses for Sentry Foods #220 and
Jetz Convenience Center and to invite them to the Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Finance Committee
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Class “A” Retailers’ License for the following
establishments for 2005-2006. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
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“Class A” Retailers’ Licenses - Trade Names
ALDI’S Muskego Warehouse Beer & Liquor
Loomis Petro Mart Pick ‘n Save
Janesville Marathon Tess Corners House of Treasurers
Muskego Lakes Subs & Liquor
Class “B” Retailers’ License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors
Ald Salentine moved to defer approval of Class “B” Retailers License for Aud-Mar Supper Club and
The Lakeview Tavern and to invite them to the Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Finance Committee
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Class “B” Retailers’ License for the following
establishments for 2005-2006. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3-0.
Class “B” Retailers’ License – Trade Names
R & Bs Stage Coach Inn Alpine Lanes
Amann’s Beach Club Pioneer Inn
Boxhorn’s Gun Club The Breakers
Bushy’s Pub & Grill Club Durham
Williams Supper Club Delta Family Restaurant
DJ’s Pub & Grill Hunter’s Nest
Leah’s Italian Restaurants Valley Green Golf Course & Lounge
Mather Lanes Villa Italian Restaurant
Linda’s Place Muskego Lakes Country Club
Muskego Moose Lodge #1057 P & D DeMarinis Denoon Saloon
Spitfires Food & Spirits Kara-Oke Inn
Mug-Z’s Pub & Grill Schmidt’s Refuge
Sobek’s Resort Ted’s Country Squire
The Brick House Tres Locos
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Interim Finance Director’s report was accepted as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Madden moved to adjourn the meeting
at 10:01 PM. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3-0.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary
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W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
PO Box 903
Muskego, WI 53150
(414) 679-5675
INTEROFFICE
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 19, 2005
To: Aldermen
From: Charles H. Damaske, Mayor
Re: Plan Director/Zoning Administrator
As you are all in receipt of Jeff Muenkel’s email advising that he has taken and passed his test for AICP
(American Institute of Certified Planners) certification, I am writing to advise that as of June 1, 2005, I
would like to offer the Plan Director/Zoning Administrator position to Jeff. Since December 2003, he
is the Interim Plan Director.
At the November 25, 2003 Common Council meeting, Resolution #255-2003 was adopted appointing
Jeff Muenkel as Interim Plan Director and recommending a bi-weekly salary of 80% of the (Plan
Director/Zoning Administrator Position).
At that same meeting, Resolution #255-2003 was adopted reorganizing the Plan Department and
creating a Community Development Director position, revising the GIS Coordinator position and
revising the Associate Planner position; apparently eliminating the Plan Director/Zoning Administrator
position.
At the March 23, 2004, Common Council meeting, Resolution #053-2004, Resolution to create the
position of Planner and approve the job description, points and salary range, was adopted. It appears
as if this position was created in order to have a position for Jeff Muenkel once the Community
Development Director was hired and Jeff was no longer the Interim Plan Director/Zoning
Administrator.
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The Plan Director/Zoning Administrator Position’s requirements are as follows:
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field, three to five years urban
planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and
abilities. Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license required.
Jeff Muenkel has now fulfilled the three years urban planning experience as well as achieved the highest
accreditation in the Plan Field. Previous administration had indicated that Jeff would have to obtain
AICP certification before he could have the Plan Director/Zoning Administrator position.
Please review and advise if you would agree to reinstate the original Plan Director/Zoning
Administrator position and offer it to Jeff effective June 1, 2005.
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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #053-2004
RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF
PLANNER
AND APPROVE THE JOB DESCRIPTION, POINTS AND SALARY RANGE
WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has reviewed the Job Description, Points and Salary Range
for a Planner Position and recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby approve the
creation of the position of Planner in accordance with the attached job description, with the
points and salary range as follows:
KN 51VM (247), PR 5EA (107), AR EII3C (123), and WC A2L (5) for a total of 482 points
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$44,858 $54,973 $65,088
DATED THIS 23rd DAY OF March , 2004.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Rick Petfalski
Ald. Nancy Salentine
Ald. Eric Schroeder
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #053-2004 which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
__________________________
Clerk-Treasurer
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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #255-2003
APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB POINTS
(PLAN DEPARTMENT)
WHEREAS, A reorganization of the Plan Department has resulted in a review of the points for the
Planning Director (new title-Community Development Director), GIS Coordinator and Associate
Planner positions; and
WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has reviewed the existing points for the positions and has
recommended the following revisions:
Community Development Director (former title Planning Director)
Existing Points Revised Points
KN 6VM (327) KN 6VM (327)
PR 6EA (187) PR 6EA (187)
AR FIII4C (284) AR FIII4C (327)
WC A1.L (0) WC A1.L (0)
Totals 798 841
Salary Plan Range 71 72
Salary Plan @ Range 72 Min. $61,837 Mid $75,781 Max $89,725
GIS Coordinator
Existing Points Revised Points
KN 5IVM (215) KN 5IVM (247)
PR 4DA (70) PR 5DA (81)
AR DII3B (81) AR DII3B (81)
WC A1.L (0) WC A1.L (0)
Totals 366 409
Salary Plan Range 54 56
Salary Plan @Range 56 Min. $41,655 Mid $51,048 Max $60,441
Associate Planner
Existing Points Revised Points
KN 5IIIP (187) KN 5IIIP (215)
PR 4CE (46) PR 4DE (53)
AR DII2B (61) AR DII3B (70)
WC A2.L (5) WC A2.L (5)
Totals 299 343
Salary Plan Range 50 53
Salary Plan @Range 53 Min. $38,681 Mid $47,402 Max $56,125
WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has recommended that with the revised points, the GIS
Coordinator position should be compensated at 90.35% of the Range 56 midpoint resulting in an
annual increase of $2,222; and
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WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has recommended that with the revised points, the Associate
Planner position should be compensated at 85.19% of the Range 53 midpoint resulting in an annual
increase of $2,883.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Muskego, upon
the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby approve the revised points and salary
ranges for the above positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the salary adjustments for the GIS Coordinator and Associate
Planner are approved effective December 8, 2003.
DATED THIS 25th DAY OF November 2003.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Rick Petfalski
Ald. Nancy C. Salentine
Ald. Eric Schroeder
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #255-2003 which was adopted
by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer
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Sharon Mueller
City of Muskego
Interim Finance Director
Finance Department
Interim Finance Director Report 6/08/05 - Revised
Major Projects and Activities being worked on within the Finance Department:
2004 City and Sewer Audit – GASB 34 reporting requirements. Staff is preparing the MD&A
(Management Discussion & Analysis) for the final report. Received first Draft of the City Report.
2004 Budget Amendment – Budget amendment for 2004 will be completed once final draft of City
Financial Statements have been received.
2004 PSC Report for Water Utility – The 2004 Water Utility PSC report was submitted to the
State on April 1, 2005.
Water Rate Increase Simplified Rate Case – Applied to PSC on April 27, 2005. Published in Sun
on May 5, 2005. Rates to go into effect October 1, 2005.
WPS – Meeting with WPS on June 6 to discuss renewal rates for 2006.
2006 Budget - Goal setting for 2006 Budget was discussed at the May 12th Committee of the
Whole. Budget worksheets and calendars have been distributed to department heads on May 31.
Special Assessment Software – Staff continues to work through issues with the vendor relating to
the tracing WCA and RCA Assessments on the software system.
MMSD Housing Survey Report – The MMSD Housing survey report was completed and
submitted the week of May 23, 2005.