FM20061212
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved - 1/9/2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. In attendance were Committee
Members Ald. Salentine, Madden and Borgman, City Administrator Sheiffer, Finance
Department Supervisor Mueller, Acting Police Chief Geiszler, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Ald.
Schaefer and those per the attached sheet. Ald. Melcher 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.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Madden moved to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2006 meeting. Ald.
Salentine seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Jessica
Duchac, Jennell Modlinski and Don Carson 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 Anthony
Thibedeau with a 3, 6, 9 and 12-month review 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 Lindsay
Robinson with a 3, 6, 9 and 12-month review subject to receipt of fees and
verification of schooling. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Paul Tate as new agent for Ultra
Mart Foods, LLC (Pick ‘n Save) subject to receipt of fees and verification of
schooling. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
A three-month review for Jamie Hansen and Timothy Okonek revealed no new violations
since the last report.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Approval of 2007 Wage Increase for Nonrepresented Employees
City Administrator Sheiffer stated a 2.75% cost of living increase is being recommended
for 2007 for nonrepresented employees. This is in keeping with the settlements the City
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has with AFSCME and DPW. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2007 Wages to be Paid by the City to Nonunion Employees
Specific by Position
City Administrator Sheiffer stated state statute requires that the Common Council approve
the wage by position for every employee not covered by a contract. The 2007 wages are
outlined in Resolution #223-2006 and once approved, it has to be published. Ms. Sheiffer
noted that the wages do include the 2.75% cost of living for 2007. Ald. Salentine moved
to recommend approval. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Amendment to Personnel Code Regarding Health
Insurance Contribution
Ms. Sheiffer stated the Council resolution outlines what the City wants the nonrepresented
employees to contribute to health insurance premiums. With adoption of the resolution at
Council, all employees will contribute the same amount depending on the coverage
chosen. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of the following
contributions:
Family Coverage: 7% up to a maximum contribution of $80 per month
Limited Family Coverage: 7% up to a maximum contribution of $60 per month
Single Coverage: 7% up to a maximum contribution of $40 per month
Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Amendment to Personnel Code Regarding Sworn
Nonrepresented Employees
Ms. Sheiffer stated that this is being brought forward in an effort to update the code
regarding the sworn nonrepresented personnel. This is a result of the agreement that was
reached with The Muskego Police Association. Ald. Madden moved to recommend
approval of Council Resolution #225-2006. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Cleaning Service Contract for 2007 (Jani-King, Inc.)
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Resolution #227-2006. Ald.
Madden seconded. Ald. Salentine noted that the only change in the contract is that the
City’s maintenance personnel will empty the recycling bins. The monthly charge to clean
City Hall, the Police Department, the Library, and Town Hall is $7,077. The cost to clean
the parks facilities from May 1 to September 30 is $2,599. These are the same rates the
City is currently paying. Motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Carriers for the City’s Insurance for 2007
(Liability, Workers’ Comp., Property and Auto Physical Damage)
Finance Department Supervisor Mueller requested a recommendation regarding the City’s
insurance coverage for 2007. She stated that there was an increase in all the categories
with the exception of Automobile Property Coverage and Workers’ Compensation. She
noted that the Worker’s Comp coverage did increase by $62,000 from the original quote
submitted by R & R Insurance due to an oversight. There should be sufficient funding in
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the budget to cover the increase. There still is a decrease in that category. Mayor
Johnson questioned the number of vehicles. He also recommended that a higher
deductible be reviewed for the future. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of
Resolution #228-2006. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Dental Insurance for 2007
The City Administrator reviewed the 2007 dental insurance rates, which are higher than
those for 2006. The entire cost of this coverage is the responsibility of the employee. Ald.
Madden moved to recommend approval of the following 2007 rates:
Single Family
First Commonwealth
(FCW HMO)
(Network) $36.59 $96.57
(FCW PPO)
(Out of Network) $33.76 $93.22
DentalBlue
Dentacare 4DS $29.84 $80.57
Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Health Insurance for 2007
The City Administrator reviewed the 2007 monthly health insurance premiums. She stated
the amounts listed reflect the increase in deductible. There are also three changes to the
coverage in 2007:
Deductible change from $250 per member to $1,000 per member (with $750
difference to be reimbursed to employee by City)
Ambulance Air Trip Coverage from $2,000 to $10,000
Diabetic Supply Endorsement
Ms. Sheiffer stated that all of the changes are keeping the coverage equal or better. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval of the following:
Type of Contract Monthly
Single Member $484.00
Limited Family $1,044.47
Family $1,428.84
Single Member Over Age 65 with Medicare $363.00
Member and Spouse Both Over Age 65
with Medicare $726.01
One Member Over Age 65 with Medicare and
One Member Under Age 65 $847.00
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
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Recommend Approval for Special Quarterly Charges for Garbage and Refuse
Disposal and Recycling Service
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the following rates:
Residential Units Containing
Five (5) Units or Less $20.60/unit
Residential Units Containing
Six (6) Units and Over $20.60/unit
The rates above are the same as the existing charges. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
Recommend Approval to Enter into an Agreement with Diversified Benefit Services
for Third Party Administrator for Health Reimbursement Account
Ms. Sheiffer stated that this is one of the issues related to the health insurance change
(increase in deductible). She, the Mayor, Ms. Mueller and consultant Scott Coleman
interviewed three companies to provide third party administrative services. Diversified
Benefit Services was selected and is being recommended. The company will assist with
employee information and education sessions as part of its fee. The estimated cost for
2007 is $5,637. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Resolution #233-
2006. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of HIPPA Compliance Documents
Ms. Sheiffer stated that these documents are also related to the health insurance change.
These documents are required by law. The City Administrator will be the designated
contact person. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of Resolution #234-
2006. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval to Cancel Uncollectible Accounts Receivable for Rescue
Service
Ms. Mueller stated this was the second grouping of write-offs for 2003 - 2005. The amount
to be written off now is $34,869.20. The total written off in 2006 is $68,274. This is
$16,000 less than what was projected. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval.
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2007 Rates for Professional Services Agreements for
Engineering Services
Ms. Sheiffer stated that attached to Resolution #236-2006 are the 2007 rate schedules for
the engineering firms used by the City: Ruekert & Mielke, R. A. Smith and Bonestroo,
Rosene, Anderlik and Associates. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Issuance of Summons as to Complaint
and Stipulation and Determination Regarding Class “A” License of Johnny’s
Petroleum Products, Inc.
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Acting Police Chief Paul Geiszler appeared before the Committee. He noted that the
Police Department conducted two underage enforcement initiatives this year, one on
March 9 and the other on August 29. Both times an employee of Johnny’s sold beer to an
underage individual. Acting Police Chief Geiszler stated he had discussions with Mr. Jack
Strasser, the corporate agent on the license. Mr. Strasser has indicated that he is willing
to surrender his license for 10 days. He is requesting that the suspension begin on
January 1, 2007. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval to issue a summons
as to complaint received regarding the Class “A” license of Johnny’s Petroleum
Products, Inc. and to recommend approval of a 10-day suspension commencing on
January 1, 2007. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of AVI Midwest Project for Assistive Listening System in Muskego
Room
The Mayor stated he requested Craig Anderson research the implementation of an
assistive listening system in the Muskego Room. The system could be used by Council
members or the public. Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of the Systems
Implementation Agreement with AVI Midwest, LLC for the purchase of a wireless
assisted listening system at a cost of $3,691.20. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
Acting Police Chief Geiszler was dismissed.
REDUCTION IN LETTERS OF CREDIT
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the following:
Copper Oaks $572,695.00
Northfield Green $206,632.15
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$590,486.82, Utility Vouchers in the amount of $173,613.88 and Tax Checks in the
amount of $600. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Madden moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Seconded by Ald. Borgman;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Recording Secretary