FM20050921
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Melcher, Ald. Salentine, and Ald Madden, and those per attached sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on September 16, 2005.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the September 13, 2005 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Melcher moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Stephanie Schuler and Jean
Boettcher 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 Amber Salla subject to three,
six, and nine-month reviews, receipt of fees, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald.
Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Sara Korotka subject to
three, six, and nine-month reviews, receipt of fees, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald.
Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for James Brinks subject to
receipt of fees, favorable police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Madden.
Motion carried 3 – 0.
Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Premise – Vera Pires d/b/a Spitfire Food & Spirits –
10/1/2005 – Application for Outside Dance Permit and Temporary Amendment to Licensed Premise was
submitted for a poker run fund raiser to be held by Spitfires Food & Spirits on October 1, 2005. Licensee
Vera Pires met with Committee. At this time Ms. Pires is not sure if a band would be performing. The
temporary amendment to licensed premise is to cover the time of 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM and includes tent and
fenced outside area located at side of premise, and outside music east of building and front of building. The
early hour was requested because people will be registering outside for the Poker Run. The Outside Dance
Permit request is from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM, outside band and beer sales. This also would cover the people
registering for the poker run. Outside hours for band would be from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Ms. Pires
answered the Committee’s questions in regard to recent complaints. Ald Salentine moved to recommend
approval of Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Premise for the event to be held on October 1,
2005 with music ending by 11:00 PM. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion Carried 3 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
The Lakeview Tavern – Lucht, 3 month review – In response to the Record Check Form submitted by the
Clerk-Treasurers Office to the Muskego Police Department, the Muskego Police Department reported no
new violations on record.
Finance Committee Meeting
September 21, 2005 - Page 2
Archery/Trap/Shooting Range at Schultz’s Gun Club – 3 month review – At the June 22, 2005 Finance
Meeting the Committee recommended approval of Archery/Trap/Rifle License contingent on three, six, nine,
and twelve-month review and other conditions as stated in Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean
McMullen’s memorandum dated June 22, 2005 including recommended timeline of three months.
Representatives of Schultz Gun Club and residents from the area met with the Finance Committee. Ald.
Salentine read Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen’s memorandum dated September
15, 2005; see attached, and reviewed pictures submitted with memorandum. Representatives from Schultz’s
Gun Club stated they would be moving forward shortly in regard to competition areas and have been in touch
with Engineering/Building Inspection Director McMullen. It was noted that an incident was made to the
Police Department on September 14, 2005. Ald. Salentine moved to approve continuation of license
with three-month review and to defer September 14, 2005 report until investigation is completed by
Police Department. Discussion continued on the increased noise level now that new safety devices have
been installed. Representatives from Schultz’s Gun Club mentioned that they are continuing to pursue
purchasing the land. After the land is purchased their goal is to turn the rifle range ninety degrees toward the
lake and put the rifle bays in an enclosed shooting structure. Shooting in an enclosed structure should
contain about ninety-nine percent of the noise. What is heard now is echo off of the baffles. The structure
would be built ten to fifteen feet high with baffles so that everything is aimed downward. The last point of
impact should be approximately 500 yards from the lake. Another resident stepped forward to speak about
the safety to residents bordering the range. Hunting that occurs on Mystic Drive was discussed. A resident
made an offer to invest money in the Gun Club if the rifle bay structure was erected in nine months.
Representatives from the Gun Club want to continue discussion with the resident outside of the Finance
Committee Meeting. The hours of the range are 10:00 AM to dusk. The September 14 incident was
discussed. The resident stated his vehicle was shot seven times. This incident is being investigated.
Seconded by Ald. Madden. The date for the next review is Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Motion
carried 3 – 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - None
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Melcher moved to adjourn the meeting
at 8:10 PM. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary