FM20061010
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
W182 S8200 Racine Ave.
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. In attendance were Committee Members Ald.
Salentine, Ald. Borgman, and Ald. Madden, City Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Ald.
Schaefer, Ald. Melcher, Recording Secretary Warhanek, and those per attached sheet. Ald. Snead and Ald.
Buckmaster arrived during the meeting.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on October 10, 2006.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the September 26, 2006 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Salentine moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3 - 0.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend approval of Operator’s Licenses
Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Timothy Frank, Alexandra
Giganti, Muamet Rustemi, Nathan Schacht, and Patrick Wielgosh subject to receipt of fees, favorable
police report, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Operator’s License for Shawn Weltzien subject to
receipt of fees, verification of schooling, and three, six, nine, and twelve month reviews. Seconded
by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Consider approval of Taxicab License for Premier Limousine Service
Mr. James Mortle met with the Finance Committee to discuss the Taxicab License application for Premier
Limousine Service. It was noted that Mr. Mortle has the necessary insurance. In answer to Mayor
Damaske’s question, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer stated Ordinance #946, 12.06, Section 6 states the Finance
Committee shall make sure that each applicant for a taxicab driver’s license has demonstrated his ability to
operate a motor vehicle and that such applicant is a person of good character and moral standing. A
background check was completed for each applicant. Ald. Salentine move to recommend approval of
Taxicab License for Premier Limousine Service. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Taxi Driver’s License for James Mortle, Belle Mortle,
and Donald Bertschinger. Seconded by Ald. Madden. Motion carried 3 – 0.
Mr. Mortle verified that if the fees were paid the taxicab driver’s license applicant would not have to appear
before the Finance Committee. The applicant would not have to appear unless the applicant had a record.
Mr. Mortle stated that if something showed up on the background check, he would not hire the applicant.
Discussion continued on Mr. Mortle’s questions in regard to licensing of limousines. A Taxicab License was
required for Premier Limousine because the business is located in Muskego. The Finance Committee
decided the Ordinance should be reviewed at a Committee of the Whole Meeting. Mr. Mortle asked to be
notified of the meeting date.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Discuss Police Department Report, Underage Alcohol Enforcement, with effective license holders
Richard Lucht and Lynde Kisting from Lakeview Tavern appeared before the Finance Committee to discuss
the violation, sale of alcohol to underage person, which occurred at his establishments on August 29, 2006.
A letter was sent on September 15, 2006 requesting Mr. Lucht’s presence at the September 26 Finance
Meeting. Mr. Lucht received his notification after September 26 and therefore was present at this meeting.
In regard to questions asked by Mr. Lucht and Ms. Kisting about proper identification and the Police
Department procedure for underage alcohol enforcement, the Finance Committee recommended Mr. Lucht
speak to the Police Department. When in doubt as to age or valid identification it was mentioned that a
record book should be kept where date of purchase, identification used, and signature of the purchaser be
recorded. A record book can be created by a business.
Sara Korotka – Operator’s License – twelve-month review – In response to the Record Check Form
submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, the Muskego Police Department reported no new violations.
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Approved
Amber Salla – Operator’s – twelve-month review – In response to the Record Check Form submitted by
the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, the Muskego Police Department reported no new violations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS -None
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS None
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - None
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Recommend approval of voucher report – The Finance Committee reviewed General Vouchers of
$790,198.72, Utility Vouchers of $116,230.30, and Big Muskego Lake Vouchers of $21.84. The number of
vouchers for out of town bonds was brought up. The bond vouchers are for people apprehended by
Muskego’s Police Department for another jurisdiction. Muskego collects the money and then forwards
payment of the bond to the other jurisdiction. In regard to the voucher to John Doornek for BBQ it was noted
that this a recreation instruction related expense. The voucher to Highsmith is for Library supplies. City
Administrator Sheiffer to verify if vouchers for rescue calls should be made out to Tess Corners Volunteer
Fire Department or to Tess Corners Rescue. Ald. Salentine moved for approval of payment of
vouchers. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3 – 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S Report
City Administrator Sheiffer presented a memorandum from Information Systems Director Sommers in regard
to the problem with the e-mail system last week. The issue related to how some of the software responded
to a patch that was installed in the last couple of weeks. Information Systems Director Sommers indicated
that the City could upgrade to the current version of Microsoft Exchange or subscribe to a network monitoring
service that might bring to light the problem sooner.
The consultants from Connection Strategies Enterprise (CSEI) were at City Hall today to conduct their
interviews with various departments. They were pleased with the quantity and quality of information that
came from the Department Heads. They expect to have the draft form of the report to the City within a week.
The Voucher Approval form for Muskego Volunteer Fire Department to submit for payment of bills was
distributed to the Finance Committee. Bills will be submitted first to the Fire Department’s Board of Directors
for approval. Their President will sign the form verifying that their board has approved payment. Next the
bills will be attached to the Invoice Approval form and submitted for Finance Committee approval. Checks
will then be made out to each vendor and Muskego Fire Department. It is not the intent to take to Common
Council. The agreement was written with Finance Committee approval. The President of the Muskego Fire
Department will endorse the checks at the City. The City will then mail the checks.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT - None
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, Ald. Madden moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 PM.
Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Warhanek
Recording Secretary