FM20070227
CITY OF MUSKEGO
AMENDED/approved at Mtg. Of 3/13/07
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. In attendance were Committee
Members Ald. Salentine, Madden and Borgman, City Administrator Sheiffer, Parks and
Recreation Director Anderson, Information Systems Director Sommers, Deputy Clerk
Blenski, Ald. Melcher, Schaefer and Snead and those per the attached sheet.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy Clerk noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Salentine moved to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2007 meeting.
Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Madden moved to approve a Provisional Operator’s License for Jacqueline
Marciniak. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for
Richard Vernon, Jr. subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior
to issuance. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Robert Yesbeck as the new
agent for the Class “A” Beer License held by Kwik Trip. Ald. Madden seconded;
motion carried.
Ald. Madden moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Virginia
Bennett subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance.
The Committee interviewed Ms. Bennett on February 13, 2007. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
Periodic review for Sheena Rich revealed no new violations since the last report.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Recommendation Regarding Two New Commercial Docks for Idle
Isle Boat Launch
Mr. Anderson stated the current launch is a three-piece system (with each piece being
5’ wide x 8’ long) with poles that go down into the lake bottom. What is proposed is that
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the first two sections would still go into the lake bottom with poles and then the last two
sections would be floating, which makes installation and removal much easier. Aqua-
Doc informed Mr. Anderson that what is currently in place are residential docks, which
should be upgraded to commercial type docks. The money would be taken from Park
Dedication funds. The Parks and Recreation Board has approved the expenditure.
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend acceptance of quote submitted by Aqua-Doc
for the reconstruction of two boat launch ramps at Idle Isle in the amount of
$9,876. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried. Mr. Anderson stated that Aqua-
Doc is the vendor that the DNR requests the City use for ADA compliance purposes.
The five-foot width of the dock must be maintained.
2. Review and Recommendation Regarding the Creation of the City Engineer
Interview Committee
The City Administrator stated the City’s Municipal Code allows for the creation of special
committees. The creation of the City Engineer Interview Committee is being proposed.
The committee members would be: Mayor Johnson, Ald. Borgman, Ald. Buckmaster,
Ald. Madden, Joe Eberle of Ruekert & Mielke and City Administrator Sheiffer. Ald.
Borgman moved to recommend approval. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion
carried.
3. Review and Recommendation Regarding the Authorization of City
Representative to File Recycling Grants
Ms. Sheiffer stated the DNR is in the process of updating the authorizing resolutions it
has on file. The new resolution would name the Superintendent of Public Works as the
City’s authorized representative, which does not reflect a change from what is done
currently. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
4. Review Request to Sell Printer
Mr. Sommers stated that the City no longer has a need for the IBM band printer. Door
County has offered the City $300 to purchase the used printer. Ald. Madden moved to
approve the sale of IBM 6400 band printer to Door County for $300. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
10. Review and Direction Regarding Joint Wireless Connectivity Study
Mr. Sommers stated that the City of Waukesha is spearheading a study that would
determine the feasibility and costs to create a high-speed wireless network between the
Cites of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin and Muskego. The cost of the study would
be shared by the four cities with each paying $1,638.51. Money is not in the 2007
budget for the study. The Mayor stated one of the advantages would be disaster
recovery. Ald. Borgman moved to participate in the study with the cost of
$1,638.51 to come from contingency. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
5. Review and Recommendation Regarding Structural Condition of Barn
Mayor Johnson stated there is concern about the structural condition of the barn at the
Settlement Center. Mike Moore of the Building Inspection Department did a walk
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through of the structure and had discovered several issues. One of the main concerns
is that the trusses are not bearing on beams/headers at truss bearing points. The
Mayor stated that the City has to make sure that the barn is safe for public occupancy.
Ald. Salentine noted that the issues with the barn have existed for some time and a cost
analysis was provided in the past. She does not believe anyone should be in the
structure at all because of liability. The Mayor suggested hiring a structural engineer to
determine what has to be done. Ald. Borgman noted that the roof also needs to be
replaced. Ald. Borgman noted that the shingling had been approved in prior years and
he thought the amount of expenditures was $10,000.00 Ald. Borgman moved to
obtain an official estimate for a structural engineer to inspect the barn and
determine the areas of concern. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
6. Review and Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Brush Chipper
The City received the following quotes for the purchase:
Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. $33,290.00
Vermeer-Minnesota $30,950.00
Vermeer-Wisconsin, Inc. $30,360.00
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend acceptance of quote from Vermeer-
Wisconsin, Inc. in the amount of $30,360 for a brush chipper. Ald. Madden
seconded; motion carried.
7. Review and Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Storm Sewer Pipe
This item was withdrawn.
8. Review and Recommendation Regarding Job Description and Salary Range
for Planner Position
City Administrator stated the job duties performed by the Associate Planner are more
reflective of a Planner. It is proposed that the Associate Planner position be eliminated
and a new Planner position be created with a 2007 salary range of $47,724 (Minimum),
$58,486 (Midpoint) and $69,247 (Maximum). Ald. Madden moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
9. Review and Recommendation Regarding Promotion to Position of Planner and
Establishment of Salary
Ms. Sheiffer stated in conjunction with the creation of the Planner position, it is now
proposed to promote Adam Trzebiatowski to the new position with a 2007 bi-weekly
salary of $2,116.96. The Associate Planner position would then be eliminated. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Madden seconded; motion
carried.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend a final release of the Richard Knudsen cash
deposit in the amount of $1,000 with the appropriate disbursements to be made
by the Finance Department. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $1,058,966.77, Utility Vouchers in the amount of $64,324.89 and Tax Checks in
the amount of $4,544,350.44. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Madden moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. Seconded by Ald.
Borgman; motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Recording Secretary