FM20050706
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Salentine and Ald. Madden, Information Systems Director Joe Sommers, and those per attached sheet. Ald.
Melcher was excused from the meeting.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on July 1, 2005. Amended agenda
posted on July 5, 2005.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the June 28, 2005 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 2 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Blake Trokan, Andrew
Spiczenski, Jessica Myers, Daniel Sweeney Jr., and Rebecca Schaefer subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 2 –
0.
The Finance Committee continued their interview with Sherry Staton. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval of Operator’s License for Sherry Staton subject to receipt of fees, verification
of schooling, and three, six, nine, and twelve month reviews. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion
carried 2 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Operator’s License – Kerry Shepherd (9-mo check) (continued from 6/8/05) – Pursuant to the Finance
Committee’s request on June 22, 2005 a certified, return receipt letter was sent to Ms. Shepherd requesting
her to attend the July 6, 2005 Finance Meeting to discuss conditional nine-month review. Ms. Shepherd was
unable to attend the Finance Meeting. Ald. Madden moved to defer indefinitely. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Motion carried 2 – 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consider DLS Internet Pilot Program – Information Systems Director Joe Sommers presented DLS pilot
program to test Hosted PBX in the Information System Department. The price to test the pilot program
would be under $300.00. Other companies had been contacted in regard to replacing the City’s phone
system and the costs were higher. Berbee was mentioned, their cost was higher and they do not offer a
hosted solution like this. Discussion continued on down time in regard to connection between DLS and the
City and who determines whose failure it is. DLS is willing to offer a service level agreement. The pilot
program would verify that four-digit dialing works. After the ninety day pilot program an agreement would
have to be submitted. Ald. Madden moved to approve $300.00 for a ninety-day pilot program.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 2 – 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Moose Lodge’s request to waive fees – Mayor Damaske stated Mr. Joseph Thibedeau
approached him in regard to waiving fees that are being charged for the building being constructed by the
Moose Lodge. Engineering/Building Inspection Sean McMullen sent memorandum stating in the past the
Finance Committee has had the authority to waive all or part of the building fees for any civic group, non-
profit group or other governmental group for this type of project. Ald. Salentine moved to approve waiving
fees in the amount of $6,777.50. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 2 – 0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
Finance Committee Meeting
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VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - None
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Mayor Damaske stated
that in regard to the letter that was sent to businesses and organizations requesting donations to help with
the historical site he received a donation from Kings Wok. Donations of $2,450.00 have been received.
Letters of appreciation have been sent. Recognition of Kings Wok will be made at the next Common Council
meeting. Mayor Damaske has received another report dealing with Old Town Hall updates. It is estimated
that another $18,000.00 to $20,000.00 is needed. This will come before Common Council for approval.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the meeting
at 7:32 PM. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 2 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary