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FM20051116 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room W182 S8200 Racine Ave. Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald. Melcher, Ald Salentine, and Ald. Madden, Police Chief Johnson, Information Systems Director Sommers, Recording Secretary Warhanek, and those per attached sheet. City Administrator Sheiffer was absent and excused. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on November 11, 2005. REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the November 8, 2005 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Melcher moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Ald. Melcher stated the minutes should be corrected to read, Voucher Approval: Ald. Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of $770,375.35 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $322,457.47. Motion carried 3 - 0. LICENSE APPROVALS Recommend approval of Operator’s Licenses Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Michael Rekowski, Heidi Reise, Michael Bucek, Tonya Trzecinski, Eldora Lochowicz, and Christina Angelone subject to receipt of fees, favorable police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3 – 0. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Angela Kintop subject to three, six, nine, and twelve-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 Wendy Kurk subject to receipt of fees, favorable police report (waiting for background check from Police Department), and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0. The Finance Committee continued their interview with Russell Thomas. Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Russell Thomas subject to receipt of fees and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3 – 0. Consider “Class B” Beer & Liquor License and Dance Hall License for Villa Italian Pizza – Police Chief Johnson appeared before the Finance Committee to express his concerns in regard to the “Class B” Beer & Liquor License applied for by Piero Collura and to recommend the Committee deny the liquor license application for Villa Pizza of Muskego LLC. Chief Johnson’s concerns included amended application containing too broad of a description for the area where alcohol will be sold. The line item includes the address of the property, which would allow the applicant to sell or store alcohol at any location in that building. Also, the applicant’s father was recently charged with serving alcohol without a license at Villa Italian Pizza. There were also concerns about recent violations at the establishment in Rockford that was owned by the father, Guiseppi Collura. Chief Johnson stated it is his belief that Piero Collura and Guiseppi Collura were in family partnership when they operated The Flag in Rockford and continue to be in family partnership in attempting to license the Villa Italian Pizza in Muskego. It is Chief Johnson’s belief that Piero Collura, son of Guiseppi, applied for the license in Muskego so that his father, Guiseppi, whose name was on the license in Illinois, would not be challenged as an applicant based on his past record. Chief Johnson stated there was also a State Law in Wisconsin that provides broad discretion for a community in granting liquor licenses. The broad discretion should include a rational basis (per Municipal Licensing and Regulation of Alcohol Beverages, League of Wisconsin Municipalities) for denial. A rational basis for denial would be the adverse impact on the peace, quiet, and cleanliness of the neighborhood where the establishment is located. The neighborhood affected contains, within 1,000 feet, an elementary and middle school as well as a high volume bike/recreation path that is directly adjacent to the business. Piero Collura stated he was not sure of the questions on the application and will change answers if need be. He explained the circumstances that lead to Villa Italian Pizza operating without a licensed bartender. In regard to the Rockford incidences Piero Collura stated he was not involved. The owners of the building where Villa Italian Pizza is located were present and spoke on behalf of Piero Collura. After continued discussion, Ald. Melcher recommended denying the “Class B” Liquor License for Villa Italian Pizza that Piero Collura applied for. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3 – 0. Finance Committee Meeting November 16, 2005 - Page 2 PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW Anthony Bushberger, 9-month review (Operator’s License) - A check with the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and the City of Muskego Police Department Records revealed no new arrest since August 5, 2005 the date of last report. Tami Somers, 12-month review (Operator’s License) - A check with the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau and the City of Muskego Police Department Records revealed no new arrest since August 5, 2005 the date of last report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approve voicemail system – Information Systems Director Sommers explained the current voicemail system that was purchased in 2000. It is a PC based system and runs on Intel computer, Windows NT. When purchased it was planned to upgrade or replace in five years. Callware no longer supports Client, viewing of messages on the PC. The company does support the rest of the software but it is unclear for how long. Information Systems Director Sommers presented the quote for $12,130.00 from Computer Telephony Inc. The Callegra voicemail upgrade runs on Microsoft Data Engine. The new Callegra software, Unified Communications, is written on Microsoft.net platform. Client can be used on either Internet Explorer or Outlook making the new system easier to use. It still has to be determined which system will be used, Internet Explorer or Outlook. Client licenses for people who receive a lot of voicemail messages will be increased from five to ten or twenty. Client allows people to view, save, delete, and undelete messages. Information Systems Director Sommers explained that Callware is the voicemail system and Callegra is the client piece. Callegra is what lets you use the computer to get voice mail messages back. The client licenses are paid for per user. Information Systems Director has not received a firm answer as to whether there will be five or ten free licenses. If additional licenses were purchased they would be $50.00 each. A life expectancy of five years is expected with the voicemail upgrade. Since it is unknown whether the new voicemail system will integrate with new phone system, Ald. Madden asked when a new phone system might be looked at. Information Systems Director Sommers noted that phone systems were recently looked at thoroughly and knowing what is on the market now, he did not think it was unreasonable to wait five years to look at a new phone system. Ald. Madden moved to approve the purchase and installation of the Callware UC system from Computer Telephony Inc. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3 – 0. Recommend approval of Muskego Chamber of Commerce Lease Agreement – Mayor Damaske presented the amended lease agreement between the City of Muskego and the Muskego Chamber of Commerce. Attorney Molter reviewed the amended agreement and noted the dates of the term be changed from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 to the corresponding dates for 2006. New terms of the agreement are: The rental cost shall be One hundred Seventy-Five dollars ($175) per month during the term of the lease. The lease may be renewed at the expiration of the term provided neither party to the lease has invoked the termination notification provisions of this lease. The rental amount shall automatically increase 5% per year beginning for the year 2007. The Lessee has the right to terminate this lease upon thirty (30)-days written notice to the City. The City has the right to terminate this lease upon ninety days (90) days written notice to the Lessee. The Lessee agrees that at the termination of this lease or any renewal thereof, they will promptly surrender the premises to the City and will have removed all Lessee owned property (equipment, etc.). Lessee shall not be required to remove any walls or other items that it may have constructed during the term of the lease and shall not do so. Any Lessee owned property remaining on the premises 30 days after expiration or other termination of this lease shall be deemed abandoned and shall become property of the City. By: Charles H. Damaske Personally came before me this __ day of ___, 2005, Charles H. Damaske Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Muskego Chamber of Commerce Lease Agreement as amended and with the following correction: This lease shall commence on January 1, 2006 and terminate on December 31, 2006. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3 – 0. NEW BUSINESS - None MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None Finance Committee Meeting November 16, 2005 - Page 3 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 – A draft copy of the November 22, 2005 Finance Agenda was distributed for review. Mayor Damaske noted the meeting would be starting at 6:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Madden moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. Seconded by Ald. Melcher. Motion carried 3 - 0. Respectfully Submitted, Carolyn Warhanek, Recording Secretary