FM20051005
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Melcher and Ald Madden, City Administrator Jennifer Sheiffer, and those per attached sheet. Ald. Salentine
was excused from the meeting.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on September 30, 2005.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the September 27, 2005 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Madden moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 2 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Michelle Kempf, Charles
Kempf, and Christopher Thigpen subject to receipt of fees, favorable police report, and verification of
schooling. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 2 – 0.
Laurie Reed arrived after 7:01 PM and was interviewed separately by the Committee. Ald. Madden moved
to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Laurie Reed subject to receipt of fees, favorable
police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 2 – 0.
Recommend approval of Dog Fancier Permit - Pellmann – David Pellman was present and discussed the
September 13, 2005 incident with the Finance Committee. Ald. Madden moved to approve Dog Fancier
Permit for David Pellman. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 2 – 0.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend approval of three-year CLT Contract – The Finance Committee reviewed the Cole Layer
Trumbel Co. (CLT) Agreement for revaluation and maintenance 2005 - 2008 that was submitted by Assessor
Laura Mecha. Attorney Molter review the contract, see attached for comments. In regard to comment
number one in Attorney Molter’s letter about changing the date, Ald. Melcher stated he had a memorandum
sent by Assessor Mecha that stated if the date were to be changed to October 12, 2005, the start date, she
would have to go back to square one. Since there were no charges to date she has agreed to the
September 1, 2005 date. Assessor Mecha in a memorandum to the Committee stated she understands that
the monies are not budgeted for any contract beyond 2006. City Administrator Shieffer pointed out that
Assessor Mecha mentioned in her memorandum that the agreement includes a termination right by the City
with ten days notice to CLT. City Administrator Shieffer had read the agreement and did not see any flags.
Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of the 2005 – 2008 Agreement with CLT. Seconded by
Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 2 – 0.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS - None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL – None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – City Administrator Jennifer Sheiffer stated she is in the process of
reading the City’s labor agreements. She met with Interim Finance Director Sharon Mueller to discuss the
budgets.
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 7:22 PM. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 2 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek,
Recording Secretary