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CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 04/08/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Melcher and Werner. Also in attendance: Ald. Snead, City Administrator Sheiffer,
Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Assessor Mecha (arrived at 6:00 p.m.),
and those per the attached list. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Committee Member Ald. Borgman was excused.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Werner moved for approval of the minutes of 2/26/2008. Ald. Melcher
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Ronda Marie Ermi, Terra Felton, Mostafa Frioui, Shizuko Gregoric, Sandra
Lesperance, Cassandra Lytle and Dawn Vretenar subject to the licensing
requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion
carried.
Michael and Annamarie Blawat, W141 S7601 Freedom Avenue, were present for
approval of a Dog Fancier Permit. The Blawats currently have two dogs; one is
scheduled to have pups in a few weeks. The other dog is older and in poor health.
They do not know at this time how many of the pups they will keep. The Blawats stated
that their yard is fenced. The Clerk confirmed that no feedback was received from the
adjoining property owners who were notified. Ald. Werner moved to approve the Dog
Fancier Permit for Michael and Annamarie Blawat. Ald. Melcher seconded;
motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of a Temporary “Class B” License
for the Sale of Wine for the Friends of the Muskego Public Library, S73 W16663
Janesville Road, for May 10, 2008. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Mr. Tom Callen was present regarding an application for a Temporary “Class B”/Class
“B” License for the Sale of Wine and Fermented Malt Beverages for an event to be held
on July 11 and 12. The event will be held at Callen Construction located at S63
W13131 Janesville Road and will benefit CommonGround Ministry, Inc. Arrangements
for offsite parking have been made. Tres Locos will provide licensed operators. Mr.
Callen was encouraged to contact the adjacent neighbors. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval of a Temporary “Class B”/Class “B” License and Class “C”
Dance Hall License for CommonGround Ministry, Inc. for July 11 and 12, 2008.
Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding License Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and Cricket Communications, Inc. for Cellular Antennas and Equipment
to be Located on the City’s Water Tower
City Administrator Sheiffer stated that negotiations with Cricket Communications have
been finalized. A license agreement now needs to be approved. Attorney Molter has
made sure that the language and terms are consistent with the agreements the City has
with the other carriers located on the water tower. The revenue will go to the water
utility. Rosemarie Barrette was present on behalf of Cricket Communications, which is
new to Wisconsin. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of the license
agreement. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Sale of 2005 Police Department Vehicle to Tess Corners Volunteer
Fire Department
The City Administrator stated that the Police Department has a 2005 Ford Explorer that
has been offered to other City departments. Repairs are needed and no other City
department was interested in the vehicle. Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department has
offered to purchase the vehicle for $3,500, which is close to the blue book value. Ald.
Werner moved to approve the sale. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Fire Truck by Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Dept. - $635,000
Representatives of the Tess Corners Fire Department were present including Chief
Wojnowski and Jeff Verburgt to discuss the purchase of an aerial truck. Mr. Verburgt
presented the following information about the truck:
Unique piece of equipment; will not replace any existing equipment.
75’ aerial device, which is different than Muskego’s platform truck.
Trusses are used for the roof construction of new homes, which may collapse under
a fire load. The aerial will be used to access the roof without climbing on it.
Capable of getting into smaller areas; better maneuverability.
The City will see three and four-story construction in the future.
500-gallon tank.
750 lb. lift capacity for rescue situations.
Anticipate use at 75% to 85% of the calls.
Considered a “Quint” - can be used for various purposes, including rescue.
Other vendors were not looked at. The department has a good history with Pierce,
which is a Wisconsin based company.
Has been included in the department’s capital budget for seven years.
Ald. Werner stated this is a valuable piece of equipment, especially in light of the
development on Moorland and the potential development on Janesville Road. Mayor
Johnson stated that money would be limited in the next few years. The City has to
make sure that this is a priority. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald.
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Melcher seconded; motion carried. The Mayor stated that this would be at the
4/8/2008 Common Council meeting.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Intergovernmental Agreement for the
Reconstruction of West Ryan Road in the City of Muskego Under a City of
Franklin Road Construction Contract
Ms. Sheiffer stated the repaving of Ryan Road is part of the City of Muskego’s 2008
road program. The City of Franklin is also redoing their portion of Ryan Road. Franklin
is willing to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Muskego to do our portion of
Ryan Road as part of their road program. This will be more efficient and cost effective.
She is asking that the agreement be recommended for approved to the Council with the
ability for the City attorneys to make minor adjustments. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval with the ability to make minor adjustments pursuant to the
City attorney. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Purchase of Warning Signs for Intersection of Janesville Road and
Martin Drive
Ms. Sheiffer stated that this item has come forward from the Public Works Committee.
The committee recommended the purchase of two solar blinking “stop ahead” signs to
be placed Martin Drive, just before the intersection at Janesville Road. The intersection
has been the site of numerous accidents, including a fatality. She stated that the
County will not do anything further than what has been done (double stop signs). The
situation will be resolved with the reconstruction of Janesville Road; however,
something needs to be done until that occurs. The cost of two 36” signs is $3,400. Ms.
Sheiffer stated that Ald. Pavelko has indicated that if cost is an issue, one sign on
Martin Drive (north of Janesville Road) would be acceptable. Ald. Snead would like to
see data to support how effective the signage would be. She stated that Ald. Fiedler
expressed a concern that the signs will be vandalized. The consensus was that one
sign would be purchased at this time with another to be purchased in the future if
warranted. Ald. Werner moved to approve the purchase of one 36” “stop ahead”
sign at a cost of $1,700 to be installed as discussed. Ald. Melcher seconded;
motion carried.
Review and Recommendation to Authorize that a 2007 Personal Property Tax be
Rescinded from the Tax Roll
The Mayor explained that for personal property tax purposes two parties reported the
same asset (copy machine). The copy machine is leased; the owner paid the personal
property tax. The company that leases the equipment should have the amount of
$181.69 rescinded from the 2007 tax roll (PA 083). Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Acceptance of Quote for Maintenance
for Wells #2 and #7 (This item was removed from the agenda.)
VOUCHER APPROVAL
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Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $328,042.11. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$2,078,212.86. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$53.79. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend a reduction in the letter of credit for Belle
Chasse Subdivision in the amount of $246,800.64 pursuant to supporting
correspondence from R. A. Smith & Associates, Inc. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Ms. Sheiffer distributed information from CVMIC for a three-year program to reduce risk.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Werner moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Melcher; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk