FM20071211
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved - 1/8/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. In attendance: Committee
Members Aldermen Melcher, Borgman and Werner, Finance Department Supervisor
Mueller, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Snead, Schaefer and
Fiedler arrived during the meeting. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Melcher moved for approval of minutes of 11/27/2007. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of an original Operator’s License for
Keri Holzschuh and Susannah Leroy subject to the licensing requirements being
completed prior to issuance. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Applications were received for the renewal of dog fancier permits for the following:
Nancy Hench, S78 W18232 Lions Park Drive
Jamie and Catherine Geske, S78 W16772 Spinnaker Drive
Kurt and Tanya Schachner, W200 S8425 Woods Road
Michael and Marcia Ryback, W147 S6690 Woodland Place
Gerry and Judy Hassmann, S102 W21340 Kelsey Drive
Michael and Deborah Reher, W187 S10740 Muskego Dam Drive
David and Sandra Roy, S70 W19764 Thornapple Court
Amy Christiansen, S77 W16555 Bridgeport Way
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer noted one e-mail complaint was received regarding the Hench
property. Ald. Werner requested that the property owner be notified of the concerns
expressed. Ald. Borgman moved to approve 2008 Dog Fancier Permits for the
applicants identified above. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a Temporary Class “B” License
for St. Leonard Congregation for 1/12/2008. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion
carried.
Mr. Roger Andrews appeared before the Committee to request a change of agent for
the “Class B” license for Club Durham, S98 W12532 Loomis Court. His son was
approved as the agent several months ago as he was operating the establishment. Mr.
Andrews stated that his son will no longer be doing so, and it is his desire to be
appointed as the agent. He was the agent previously. Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval of Roger Andrews as the agent for Club Durham. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
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PERIODIC REVIEW
The periodic review for Lindsay Robinson and Alysha Bindrim did not reveal any new
violations. The periodic review for Anthony Thibedeau revealed a recent issue; the
Police Department did not having any specific details to report. The Operator’s License
for Mr. Thibedeau will expire in June of 2008. Ald. Werner moved that the
application be reviewed if the individual submits a form to renew the license. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Write-Offs of Delinquent Personal
Property Taxes
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer stated that the Common Council adopted a resolution on
11/13/2007 to write off delinquent personal property taxes. Following adoption, it was
discovered that the resolution included the charge back amounts. A new resolution has
been prepared, which reflect the correct amounts. With the adoption of the new
resolution, the previous resolution (#210-2007) with the incorrect amounts will be
rescinded. Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval. Ald. Borgman seconded;
motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2008 Cost of Living Adjustment for Nonrepresented
Employees
The Mayor stated that a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for nonrepresented employees
was being proposed, which is consistent with the union contracts. Ald. Werner moved
to recommend approval of the 2008 cost of living adjustment for nonrepresented
employees at 2.5%. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2008 Wages to be Paid by the City to Non-Union
Employees - Specific by Position
The Mayor stated that state statute requires that the wages for non-union employees be
established by resolution or ordinance. Resolution #246-2007 establishes the 2008
wages and includes the 2.5% cost of living adjustment. Ald. Melcher moved to
remove the position of City Engineer. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of the remaining 2008 wages to be
paid by the city to non-union employees by specific position as outlined in
Resolution #246-2007. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Dedication of Improvements within Quietwood East II Subdivision
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend acceptance of the dedication of
improvements within Quietwood East II Subdivision. Ald. Melcher seconded;
motion carried.
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Recommendation Authorizing Special Quarterly Charges for Garbage and Refuse
Disposal and Recycling Service
Finance Department Supervisor Mueller stated she recommends retaining the same
quarterly rate for 2008, which is $20.60/residential unit. Expenditures continue to
exceed revenues so an increase may have to be implemented in 2009. Ald. Werner
moved to recommend authorization of 2008 quarterly charge of $20.60 per
residential unit for garbage and refuse disposal and recycling service. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Discuss Settlement Centre Barn
The Mayor noted that Strass-Maguire submitted a proposal for $16,000 to prepare
construction plans for the necessary repairs. The Mayor has requested additional
information, which has not been received so he asked that the item be deferred. Citizen
Suzi Link voiced her objection to repairing the structure. Funding to do so was not put
in the 2008 budget that was just adopted. The structure should be razed. It is unsafe
and could pose liability issues. The Mayor stated that the majority of the estimate
($83,000) to repair the structure is for labor. He has requested an estimate for labor vs.
materials. Ald. Werner moved to defer. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman requested that an estimate be obtained to raze the structure.
Recommend Approval of Dental Insurance Contracts for 2008
Finance Department Supervisor stated that the dental carriers are the same and the
coverage is paid 100% by the employee. The increase for 2008 ranges from 7% to
19% depending on the plan. Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Stipulation and Order for Dismissal on Terms for Veolia
ES Emerald Park Landfill, LLC
Mayor Johnson reported that the stipulation calls for Veolia to pay the City $100,000 by
the end of this year, and $100,000 by the end of next year with 8% interest. The City
Attorney recommends approval. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Disallowance of Claim - Herdeman
The Mayor stated that Midwest Claims Service has recommended that the City deny the
claim. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend disallowance of the Herdeman claim.
Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Amendment to Health Reimbursement Arrangement
(HRA) Plan Document and Adoption Agreement
Mayor Johnson stated the City’s Health Reimbursement Plan must be amended to
incorporate the new maximum deductible amounts for 2008. Ald. Melcher moved to
recommend approval of the following amendment:
Maximum Plan Year Reimbursement Amount
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Single Deductible: $ 1,750
Employee Plus One Deductible: $ 3,500
Family Deductible: $ 3,500
Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend a reduction in the letter of credit for
Quietwood East II Subdivision in the amount of $41,600 pursuant to supporting
correspondence received by Ruekert-Mielke. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $798,269.72. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$37,864.44. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$98.97. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller noted that the third quarter results were included with the agenda packet.
Any questions can be directed to her.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Melcher; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk