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CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Melcher, Borgman and Werner. Also in attendance: Ald. Snead, Ald. Schaefer,
Ald. Fiedler, City Administrator Sheiffer, Finance Dept. Supervisor Mueller, Captain La
Tour, IS Director Sommers, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Ald. Elect Schneider, and Paul
Thompson of Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. 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 the minutes of 3/25/2008. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Laura Jacobson, Adam Jankowski, Robert Lazo, Gary Schmutzer, Thomas
Schroeder, and Richard Winkler subject to the licensing requirements being
completed prior to issuance. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
PERIODIC REVIEW
The 12-month review for June Loh did not reveal any new violations.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Sale of $815,000 Taxable Bond
Anticipation Notes and $5,575,000 Tax Exempt Bond Anticipation Notes for Tax
Incremental District No. 10
Mr. Paul Thompson was present to review financing of various projects for Tax
Incremental District No. 10. The financing is divided into a taxable issue ($815,000) and
a tax-exempt issue ($5,575,000) based on IRS regulations. The Notes will mature on
November 1, 2009. The interest rates of 4.25% (taxable) and 3.75% (tax exempt) are
based on current market conditions and could change prior to the sale date of April 22.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Acceptance of Quote for Maintenance
for Wells #2 and #7
Ald. Melcher stated the Public Utilities Committee reviewed this issue. Four quotes
were obtained for the well maintenance with the committee recommending that the
quote submitted by Municipal Well & Pump be accepted. The cost has been budgeted
and ranges from $13,638 to $46,770. The final amount will be determined by the need
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for any replacement parts. Ald. Melcher moved to recommend acceptance of quote
submitted by Municipal Well & Pump. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Award of Bid for Water Tower
The following bids were received:
CB & I Constructors, Inc. $1,565,000
Caldwell Tanks, Inc. $1,765,000
Maguire Iron, Inc. $1,898,000
Ald. Melcher stated that the Public Utilities Committee also reviewed this issue. The
original estimate for the project was $1,500,000. There are only three companies in the
United States that build these towers. The committee recommended acceptance of the
bid submitted by CB & I. The bid amount does not include the painting of a logo. Ald.
Borgman moved to recommend awarding the bid to CB & I Constructors, Inc.
Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Acceptance of Quote for Utilities Van
The following quotes were received:
Lynch Chevrolet $50,684.28
Horter Chevrolet $51,224.00
Lynch Dodge $62,552.00
Ald. Melcher stated that he recommended that a passenger side air bag be added for a
cost of approximately $155. Funds for the vehicle were included in the budget. Ald.
Melcher moved to accept the quote submitted by Lynch Chevrolet. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
Review Sale of PCs and Monitors
IS Director Sommers was present to request that the 30 public access PCs that were
replaced at the Library be sold. The sale will be held at the library. Proceeds would to
2/3 to the Library and 1/3 to the City, which reflects the funds used to originally
purchase the equipment. There will be other equipment that will become available later
in the year. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the sale. Ald. Melcher seconded;
motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of Two Squad Cars
Captain La Tour was present to request authorization to purchase two replacement
squad cars. The vehicles will be purchased from Ewald Automotive Group, which was
awarded the 2008 Wisconsin state bid. The cost of each vehicle is $22,000. Ald.
Borgman moved to recommend authorization to purchase two replacement squad
cars for a total cost of $44,000. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Statewide Multi-Modal Improvement
Program Reimbursable Grant Applications
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The Mayor stated the Plan Director is requesting authorization to apply for two separate
grants regarding the reconstruction of Janesville Road. One is for burying of utilities
and the other is for streetscaping. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Borgman seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $695,583.50, which included the removal of the voucher in the amount of
$1,395 for legal fees for Muskego Volunteer Fire Company. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$40,500.14. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$410,945.69. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers in the amount of
$127,730.07. Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller distributed the Finance Supervisor’s Quarterly Report.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Melcher; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk