FM20061128
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 12/12/2006
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. In attendance were Committee Members
Ald. Salentine, Madden and Borgman, City Administrator Sheiffer, Ald. Schaefer, and Deputy Clerk
Blenski, and those per the attached sheet. Ald. Melcher, Buckmaster and Snead arrived during the
meeting.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy Clerk noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on
November 22, 2006.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 14, 2006 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Mayor
Johnson requested that the percentage on Page 2 regarding the potential increase in health
insurance costs be corrected to read “23.88%.” Ald. Salentine moved to approve the minutes
as corrected. Seconded by Ald. Madden; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Tracy Bergmann,
Lyndsey Daggett, Elaine Blonigen and Ronald Klimeck subject to receipt of fees and
verification of schooling. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Stephanie
Gauthier subject to receipt of fees, favorable police report, and verification of schooling.
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Sheena Rich
subject to receipt of fees and verification of schooling with a 3, 6, 9 and 12-month review.
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Tonya
McPherson subject to receipt of fees, favorable police report, and verification of schooling.
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Kathy Chiaverotti, Executive Director for the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce, was present to
discuss a Temporary “Class B”/Class “B” License for the December 2 Treasure the Holidays Event
at the Muskego Settlement Centre. Individuals from Marx Pioneer Inn will be selling wine and beer
in the Kearny log house. The entire Settlement area would be licensed. Ms. Chiaverotti stated the
crowd is family oriented. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of a “Class B”/Class
“B” License for the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce for the December 2 event, which
will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval to hire special counsel to represent the
complainant at the potential liquor license suspension and/or revocation hearing for
Johnny’s Petroleum Products, Inc. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Authorize Mayor to Sign Necessary Documents for City Involvement in Microsoft/Wisconsin
Settlement
Information Systems Director Joe Sommers appeared before the Committee to discuss the
Microsoft Wisconsin Settlement. Mr. Sommers stated that the City could receive vouchers totaling
$6,000 to $8,000 for Microsoft purchases made between 1993 and 2003. The vouchers can be
used to receive cash back on future purchases of hardware and software. Ald. Salentine moved
to recommend that the City proceed to participate in the settlement. Ald. Madden
seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of LMLD Weed-Tipping Lease in Park Arthur
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Depository Services Resolutions for Governmental Entities - US
Bank
Mayor Johnson stated that US Bank has its own depository resolutions that must be approved and
signed. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
Recommend Approval of Relocation Order and Authorization to Hire Appraiser/Relocation
Expert for Hochschild Property
The Mayor noted that this is the property by the dam that was discussed at the last Finance
Committee meeting. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP Engagement Letter
The City Administrator stated the letter was for the annual auditing services. She noted that the
total fee quoted for 2007 is $8,000 less than 2006. She stated there are several reasons for that:
1) the company knew that the City was considering going out for proposals; 2) the City’s TIF
projects are closing out and the Finance Department Supervisor has noted to Virchow, Krause that
this should reduce the overall costs; 3) the Finance Department Supervisor has everything in
excellent shape, which has helped to streamline the work the auditors need to do. Ald. Borgman
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2007 Lease Agreement Between the City and Muskego Chamber of
Commerce
The City Administrator stated that there were some changes made to the lease for 2006. The
lease still has a one-year term; however, there is a built in annual increase of 5%. The 2007
monthly rent would be $183.75. (The 2006 rent was $175.) Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Agreement for Ambulance Services with the Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Department for 2007
The City Administrator stated the language is the same as in the current agreement. The fee
amount for 2007 will also remain the same. Ald. Borgman recommended that the agreement be
done for a four-month term until the Tri-Data report is done. Ald. Madden disagreed noting that
any changes that may be made would not happen until the end of 2007. The focus of the study is
fire service. Ald. Borgman and Ald. Salentine stated the ambulance service would also be
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reviewed as part of the study. The Mayor would like the annual agreement to move forward. Ald.
Borgman moved to amend No. 5 of the agreement to change the ending date to April 30,
2007. Ald. Salentine seconded. Motion carried with Ald. Madden voting no.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,248,008.52 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $114,659.10. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Ms. Sheiffer stated that the change for the health insurance is moving forward smoothly. The third
party administrators will be interviewed this Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 PM. Seconded by Ald. Madden; motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Recording Secretary