FM20070814
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 8/28/2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, August 14, 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, City Engineer
White, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Ald. Schaefer, Deputy Clerk Blenski and those per the
attached sheet. Ald. Fiedler, Pavelko and Snead 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 7/24/2007. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an original Operator’s License
for Jacob Becker, Marilyn Hagen, Margaret Kellner, Stephanie Komassa, Arwen
Lottman, Patrick Murphy, Manoj Patel and Jessica Walden subject to the
licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance and to recommend
approval of renewal of the following Operators’ Licenses: Shirley Knight and Kim
Weigold. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Ms. Tracy Bohrer was present, as the agent, regarding an application submitted for a
“Class B” Retailers’ License. She intends to open an establishment called, “The
Gingerbread House” in October. She is requesting a “Class B” license to sell fermented
malt beverages and intoxicating liquor but will not have a full service bar. The
Gingerbread House will feature coffee, bakery, sandwiches, beer, wine and limited
mixed drinks. Ms. Bohrer stated that she understands all the responsibilities that are
associated with holding a “Class B” license. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend
approval of a “Class B” Retailers’ License for The Gingerbread Farm House, LLC,
S63 W16147 College Avenue. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Mr. Richard Andrews was present. Club Durham, Inc. is requesting a change of agent
for its “Class B” Retailers’ License from Roger Andrews to Richard Andrews. Ald.
Borgman moved to recommend approval of Richard Andrews as the new agent
for the “Class B” Retailers’ License for Club Durham, Inc. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
Mr. John Williams was present as the agent for the Class”B” Beer/”Class C” Wine
License held by Beef’s Muskego, Inc. d/b/a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, W189 S7761 Racine
Avenue. Mr. Williams is requesting an amendment to his licensed premise to include
seasonal outdoor seating. He intends to have four tables in front of the restaurant
sidewalk, which will be fenced. He is doing this in response to requests from
customers. The Plan Commission approved the outdoor seating. Ald. Werner moved
to recommend approval to include seasonal outdoor seating as part of the
licensed premise for Beef’s Muskego, Inc. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
Discuss Update of Chapter 22 - Fair Housing Code, Deferred 7/24/2007
Ald. Fiedler requested that Chapter 22 be reviewed and possibly amended. The
existing language outlines a procedure for enforcement and establishes a Fair Housing
Commission. This commission currently does not exist. The Mayor suggested adopting
the state statutes that govern fair housing. Ald. Borgman moved to refer the review
of Chapter 22 to the City Attorney for a possible amendment that would
incorporate a reference to the state statutes. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Delete Section
8.025 Which Requires Payment of a Ditch Inspection Fee and Ditch Bond
City Administrator Sheiffer stated the proposed ordinance would eliminate the ditch
inspection fee and ditch bond where curb and gutter are present. The Public Works
Committee has recommended approval. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend
approval of the proposed ordinance to delete Section 8.025. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Amend Chapter
12, Sections 12.01(3), 12.01(5), 12.01(10), Repeal and Recreate Section 12.06(6)
and Create Sections 12.01(6.3), 12.01(6.5) and 12.01(6.7) - Licensing Sales of
Alcoholic Beverages
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer stated she drafted a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 12
regarding the issuance of operators’ licenses. In April the Finance Committee approved
guidelines suggested by Mayor Johnson regarding approval of operators’ licenses. The
proposed ordinance incorporates the new guidelines so they will be in the Municipal
Code. Atty. Molter has reviewed the draft ordinance. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval of the proposed amendments to Chapter 12. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposal Submitted by Bonestroo, Inc.
for the Tess Corners Creek Stream Bank Stabilization
City Engineer White stated there is money in the 2007 budget to do the engineering on
this project. The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the agreement at
the July 23, 2007 meeting. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend acceptance of the
proposal submitted by Bonestroo, Inc. for the Tess Corners Creek Stream Bank
Stabilization. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Bids for Tess Corners Drive Box Culvert
Replacement
City Engineer White stated the following bids were received for the project:
A. W. Oakes Construction, Inc. $ 99,000.00
Woleske Construction, Inc. $121,730.00
K & L Construction, Inc. $138,675.00
Globe Contractors, Inc. $193,970.00
Rawson Contractors, Inc. $285,995.00
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He noted that the apparent low bidder, A. W. Oakes Construction, Inc., has requested to
withdraw its bid because of an omission in the calculations. Mr. White recommends that
A. W. Oakes be allowed to withdraw its bid. He recommends acceptance of the bid
submitted by Woleske Construction, Inc. in the amount of $121,730. The bid is well
below the engineer’s estimate and the amount in the 2007 budget. DNR approval has
been received. Mr. White stated that the references he contacted spoke highly of
Woleske Construction. Ald. Melcher moved to accept the bid submitted by
Woleske Construction, Inc. in the amount of $121,730 for the Tess Corners Drive
Box Culvert Replacement project. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of
Credit - Belle Chasse Subdivision Phase #1
City Administrator Sheiffer stated the order of events to approve this subdivision would
be different. The developer will be required to complete the improvements before final
plat approval. The final plat would be approved once the City has accepted the
improvements. This prevents the sale of lots prior to the required improvements being
completed. This procedure is allowed by the City’s existing ordinances and is followed
by other communities. Mr. White noted that following this procedure will provide more
flexibility. Ald. Melcher and Borgman expressed concern about the proposed change.
It was determined that further discussion could take place at the Council meeting, as the
Plan Director would be present and could respond to questions. Ald. Werner moved
to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend a reduction in the letter of credit for Lindale
Villas Development in the amount of $50,300 pursuant to supporting
correspondence received by R. A. Smith & Associates, Inc. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried. Mr. White noted that with this reduction, the letter of credit
would be terminated as the development is complete
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $4,586,821.75. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Tax Settlements in the amount of
$1,161,004.10. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$114,134.48. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 PM. Seconded by Ald.
Melcher; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk