FM20070710
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 7/24/2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM. In attendance: Committee
Members Ald. Melcher, Borgman and Werner, City Administrator Sheiffer, Finance
Department Supervisor Mueller, Ald. Snead, Ald. Schaefer, Deputy Clerk Blenski and
those per the attached sheet. Ald. Fiedler arrived during the meeting.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of minutes of 6/26/2007. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ms. Robin Groh was requested to appear before the Committee regarding her
application for an Operator’s License because of a past violation. Ald. Werner moved
to recommend approval. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Ms. Jackie Loverk was requested to appear before the Committee regarding her
application for an Operator’s License. A violation that appeared on the background
check done by the Police Department was not disclosed on the application form. Ald.
Werner stated the information should have been on the application and the Committee
views the fact that it wasn’t negatively. Ms. Loverk was encouraged to withdraw her
application at this time and informed she could come back in the future and submit a
new application. Ms. Loverk withdrew her application.
The Committee acknowledged that the dates approved at the June 26 meeting for an
Outside Dance Permit and Amendment to Licensed Premise for Vera Pires (Spitfires
Food & Spirits) should be September 7, 8 and 9, 2007 instead of September 8, 9
and 10, 2007.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of an original Operator’s License for
Kortni Librizzi, Samuel Martin, Jared Schilling and Michelle Swette subject to the
licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance and to recommend
approval of renewal of the following Operators’ Licenses: Ronald Betker, Jean
Boettcher, Kathy Burk, Lynn Cira, Roselee Crnkovich, Marianne Ekstrand, Jeffery
Fohr, Vicki Greggs, Candyce Guenzler, Michael Hoffman, Mary Jender, Kathleen
Karcher, Charles Kempf, April Kennedy, Sara Korotka, Wendy Kurt, James
Lovald, Nicole Lueck, John Lufkin, Rhonda Mead, Rachelle Moore, John Orlando,
John Rath, Linda Rondeau, Maria Sosa, Jill Stelmaszewski, Jeff Strasser, John
Strasser, Kimberly Verburgt and Tina Verhalen and to recommend approval of a
Temporary Operator’s License for James Brinks. Ald. Borgman seconded;
motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a Class “C” Dance Hall License,
Temporary Class “B”/“Class B” Licenses, and waiving of fees for the Muskego
Community Festival for: Friday, August 24, 2007 - 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM,
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Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Noon - 11:30 PM and Sunday, August 26, 2007 -
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of a Waterway Marker for Muskego
Shores Community Association, Inc. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
The periodic reviews for Shawn Weltzin, Susan Sankey and Karla Docter did not reveal
any new violations.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Recent Violation at Licensed Establishments
The Committee met with Lloyd McIndoe, agent for Alpine Lanes of Muskego and Dan
Hewitt, agent for D. J.’s Pub & Grill, regarding recent violations. A compliance check
found both establishments guilty of selling to someone underage. Mayor Johnson
stated the issue is serious and two violations in a year could result in a license
suspension.
OLD BUSINESS
Continued Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Paving Cost at Muskego
High School Athletic Facilities
The Mayor reported that the proposal submitted by Wolf Paving Company for paving at
the Muskego High School Athletic Facilities totals $41,981.55. The School Board just
approved to pay its portion of 62.25%. The City’s funding will be taken from the 2007
Road Program. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend payment by the City of a
37.75% share of the $41,981.55 paving cost, or approximately $15,849. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Amendment to the 2006 Budget
Ms. Mueller was present to review the final 2006 budget amendments. Amendments
were made to the Operating, Special Revenue and Capital funds. Ms. Mueller stated
the Operating and Special Revenue funds experienced increased balances. However,
certain expenditures exceeded appropriations and require budget amendments. The
majority of these expenditures have been approved at the Committee level during the
course of the year. Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of the final 2006
budget amendments as presented. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Discuss Waiving Fee for Land Disturbance Permit for Construction of Softball
Diamonds at Muskego High School Athletic Facilities
Mayor Johnson stated that construction of the softball diamonds is the last part of the
project being done as a joint effort between the City and School District. There was a
wetland delineation issue that has now been addressed and the diamonds can be
completed. The School District is requesting that the land disturbance permit fees be
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waived. Ald. Werner moved to waive the fees. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion
carried.
Discuss Report by Strass-Maguire Associates Regarding the Structural
Inspection of the Settlement Centre Barn
Mayor Johnson stated that the engineer from Strass-Maguire indicated that the
structural integrity of the building is not up to the standard that it should be. It becomes
more of an issue on days with strong winds and heavy snow. The Committee
expressed concern that repair of the barn may not be practical. It may be more feasible
to build a new structure. Ald. Snead suggested waiting until the Common Council
approves the Agreement between the City and Historical Society. The agreement
addresses this type of issue. The Committee agreed to defer the item until the first
meeting in September to allow the Agreement between the City and Historical Society
to be discussed and approved as suggested by Ald. Snead.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $393,571.86. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$38,057.39. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Sheiffer presented an update on the utilization of Health
Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). She reported that the maximum City liability is
$133,500. As of June 30, 2007, there has been a 9.53% utilization with a cost to the
City of $13,569.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Melcher moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM. Seconded by Ald.
Borgman; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk