FM20071113
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. In attendance: Committee
Members Aldermen Melcher, Borgman and Werner, City Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk-
Treasurer Moyer, Finance Department Supervisor Mueller, Police Captain La Tour,
Aldermen Schaefer and Snead, Deputy Clerk Blenski and those per the attached sheet.
Alderman Fiedler arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Melcher moved for approval of minutes of 10/23/2007. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of an original Operator’s License for
Karen Bublitz, Jaime Czechorski, Nicole Daggett, Jessica Heinzen, Bethany
Hunter, Katherine Kamenz, Jean Rogers and Gregory Skudlarczyk subject to the
licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of “Class A” Retailer’s License for
the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for Phil Express
Mart, LLC (d/b/a Muskego Mobil), S73 W16680 Janesville Road. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried. The corporate agent, Vinita Kapila, was present.
Jessica Nuss was present to discuss her application for an Operator’s License. The
police report revealed several offenses that were not disclosed on the application. Ms.
Nuss stated that since the offenses were on her juvenile record, she did not believe she
had to disclose them. As the past violations were not alcohol related, Ald. Werner
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation by HRH on Results of Health Insurance Plan Work Concerning
Change to Higher Deductible with City Funding Change in Deductible Amount and
Action Thereon (Removed from agenda.)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Write-Offs of Delinquent Personal
Property Taxes
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer was present to request that uncollectible personal property taxes
for the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and one for 2006 be written off. The total to be written
off is $11,033.99. All have been sent to collection. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend that delinquent personal property taxes in the amount of $11,033.99
be written off. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
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Review Police Department Correspondence Regarding Class “A” License Held by
Shujal Group, Inc., S66 W14501 Janesville Road
Captain La Tour was present for this issue. A letter was sent to the agent, Navdeep
Singh, requesting his appearance. Mr. Singh did not appear. Captain La Tour stated
that the establishment received three citations for operating without a licensed operator
on the premise in a three-month period. Ald. Borgman moved to begin the process
for a suspension/revocation hearing. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. The
Mayor stated that hiring special counsel for the hearing would be placed on the next
Finance Committee agenda. Captain La Tour was dismissed.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposal Submitted by J. M. Brennan,
Inc. to Replace Compressor for City Hall Air Conditioning Unit
City Administrator Sheiffer stated a Class 1 Notice was required. J. M. Brennan, Inc.
submitted a proposal to replace the 30-ton compressor for the City Hall air conditioning
unit at a cost of $7,540. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposal Submitted by Pro Electric, Inc.
to Install Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Equipment at Racine Avenue and
Hillendale Drive Signals
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried. The estimated cost is $8,988.
Review and Recommendation Regarding City of Muskego/Muskego Historical
Society Old Muskego Settlement Centre Agreement
Ald. Snead presented an overview of the agreement. She stated the following:
Five-year agreement, not a lease.
Money will not be paid for use of the facility.
City will be responsible for the upper level and exterior of Town Hall, parking lot,
Settlement Area grounds, boardwalk, pump house, structural repairs of all buildings,
maintaining master facility schedule, 100% of utility costs until lower level is
occupied and used by the Society (this will be reviewed every six months), and
insurance.
City will have right of first refusal for artifacts if Society becomes defunct.
Society will be responsible for lower level of Town Hall, all other buildings, and
insurance for artifacts.
Agreement is a working document; Parks & Recreation Board will oversee and
facilitate communication with the Historical Society.
Agreement has been approved by the City Attorney, Parks & Recreation Board, the
Historical Society and its legal counsel.
Suzi Link stated she chaired the Committee that created the agreement. She made the
following remarks:
Time did not permit discussion of rental charge.
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The Historical Society should have to pay for use of the property as other
organizations do.
Building (barn) on site is not safe.
The Mayor responded that a maintenance fee (to prepare the fields) is charged to
groups, such as Little League teams; a usage fee is not charged. The condition of the
barn will be addressed once the agreement is executed.
Ald. Melcher noted that the Society has made improvements to some of the buildings.
Ald. Borgman expressed concern that the artifacts are not insured. Gerry Jacques,
present on behalf of the Historical Society, stated that it is very difficult to insure artifacts
because they are typically unique. Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of
the agreement. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried 2 in favor and Ald.
Borgman voting no.
Review Current Deductible Options for Auto Physical Damage Insurance for City-
Owned Vehicles and Guideline for Vehicles to be Covered (Removed from
agenda.)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Use of ISTREAM by National EMS
Billing, Inc. (Removed from agenda.)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Wagner Razing Order
Mayor Johnson stated this is in regards to a house on Loomis Road that is in extremely
poor condition with no functional plumbing and electricity. Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Stipulation and Order for Dismissal on
Terms for Veolia ES Emerald Park Landfill, LLC (Removed from agenda.)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Development Agreement with Ace
Industrial Properties, Inc. for TID No. 10
Mr. Paul Thompson of Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. was present. He stated it was
the intention of the Plan Director to provide all the documentation to the Council so
there was plenty of time for review prior to approval. He reviewed some of the
highlights of the Development Agreement:
Construction Timeline for Building
Commence construction no later than 4/1/2008.
Substantially complete construction no later than 6/1/2009 with a minimum
assessed value of $25,000,000.
Undertakings of the City
The Developer must provide a fully signed lease to the City prior to the City
borrowing any money or commencing any public works projects.
City Financing and Security/Special Assessments
If TIF revenues are not sufficient to pay the City debt service, the City may collect
annual amounts from the Developer as an advance against future TIF revenue.
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Conditions of all Obligations of the Parties/City Conditions
The Developer must complete the purchase of the property no later than
December 31, 2007.
The Mayor stated that the agreement is not in final form yet. Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $667,359.52. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$123,790. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Melcher; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk