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CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 10/28/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Schaefer and Werner. Also in attendance: Gerry Jacques of the Muskego
Historical Society. The Mayor and the Finance Committee members looked at the
interior of the barn structure.
The Mayor and the Finance Committee then returned to City Hall to complete the
meeting at 5:40 p.m. Also present: Ald. Schneider, Ald. Fiedler (arrived at 6:05), Ald.
Pavelko (arrived at 6:30), City Administrator Sheiffer, Finance Dept. Supervisor Mueller,
Plan Director Muenkel, Parks & Recreation Program Manager Dunn, Clerk-Treasurer
Moyer, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Paul Thompson of Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co and
Jeff Verburgt of Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department. 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. Werner moved for approval of the minutes of 4/8/2008. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Mr. Jim Nichols and Mr. Dan Henry of the Muskego Senior Taxi Service were present.
Ald. Werner moved to approve a Taxicab License for 2008 for Muskego Senior
Taxi. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to approve Taxi Drivers’ Licenses for Thomas Ralston, Jean
Marenda and Donna Szalacinski for the Muskego Senior Taxi Service. Ald.
Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead motioned to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Richard Dix, Leah Hochschild, Amber Klinger, George Olson, Brittany Smith, and
Brian Ziller subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to
issuance. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Mark and Stephanie Tercher, S65 W12714 Byron Road, were present regarding an
application for a Dog Fancier permit. The Terchers currently have three dogs. They
would like to have a fourth dog that they would foster as a result of working with Bassett
Buddies. The organization rescues dogs and places them in foster care. The dogs are
eventually adopted. The Terchers stated their yard is fenced, and the dogs are inside
the majority of the time. Dean Mlachnik, an adjacent neighbor, was also present. Mr.
Mlachnik did not have an issue with the dog fancier permit. Ald. Snead reminded those
present to be considerate neighbors. Ald. Snead moved to approve the Dog Fancier
permit for Mark and Stephanie Tercher. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Heidi Flemmer and Richard Dix were present regarding an application for a “Class B”
Retailers’ License submitted by JDA Dix, Inc. Ms. Flemmer stated that she would serve
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as the appointed agent. The establishment is currently known as The Kara Oke Inn.
Ms. Flemmer stated she previously managed a licensed establishment in Milwaukee.
She intends to keep the business the same, which will be called The Liq-R-Box. Ald.
Werner moved to recommend approval of a “Class B” Retailers License to Sell
Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors and a Class “A” Dance Hall
License for JDA Dix, Inc., W191 S6409 Hillendale Drive, Heidi Flemmer, agent.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Ald. Schaefer reminded Ms. Flemmer the
importance of checking the identification of patrons so no one underage is served.
Mr. Sam Diamantopoulos of Muskego Gateway Entertainment was present to discuss a
request to add an outside beer garden to his licensed premise. He is also requesting
background music be allowed in the outside area. Ald. Schneider was present and
expressed a concern with outside music until 2:00 a.m. Some of his constituents have
indicated that they can hear the music coming from inside. Mr. Diamantopoulos stated
he makes every attempt to be a good neighbor. Mayor Johnson noted that any live,
outside music requires a special permit. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval
of the following: Outside music until 11:00 p.m. - Sunday - Thursday and until
midnight - Friday and Saturday; outside area licensed until 2:00 a.m. Sunday -
Thursday and until 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Ald. Schaefer seconded;
motion carried.
PERIODIC REVIEW
The 12-month reviews for Robert McGowan and Eva Ewaskowitz did not reveal any
new violations.
OLD BUSINESS
Continue Discussion on Settlement Centre Barn
Mayor Johnson noted that the Historical Society President, Mr. Hulbert, could not be
present because of a family funeral. Ald. Werner moved to defer. Ald Snead
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding $5,575,000 Note Anticipation Notes and
$815,000 Taxable Note Anticipation Notes
Finance Dept. Supervisor Mueller stated that at the last meeting, the Finance
Committee recommended that the process move forward for the issuance and sale of
the notes associated with Tax Incremental District No. 10. Mr. Paul Thompson was
present. He stated the maturity date was changed to 5/1/2010. He stated that the
interest rate on the $815,000 notes is 4.375% and on the $5,575,000 issue (which is tax
exempt), the interest rate is 3.30%. Mr. Thompson stated that Moody’s Investors
reaffirmed the AA3 bond rating, and indicated that the rating could be upgraded in the
future. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
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Review and Recommendation Regarding Water Bugs -
Ski Jump and Placement of Pier
Mr. Gary Christopher of the Water Bugs Ski Team was present. There were no issues
regarding the jump or pier. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of the
placement of the water ski jump on Little Muskego Lake. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of the
placement of a pier at Idle Isle. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Park Arthur Design and Development
Parks and Recreation Program Manager Tammy Dunn was present. The Parks and
Recreation Director has requested approval of a supplemental agreement with
Bonestroo, Inc. for the design and development of Park Arthur. The agreement
includes work that was to be completed in 2009 and 2010. It is now proposed that the
work be done in 2008 so that the maximum stewardship grant monies can be obtained.
Work that will be done on Martin Drive as part of the 2008 road program is another
reason for the work to be done now. Ms. Dunn stated the money for the project has
been budgeted. It is requested that the money from 2009 and 2010 be used this year.
Funding will be taken from the Park Dedication account. Ald. Snead moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Pavelko arrived.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Denial of Claim – Stathus
Clerk Treasurer Moyer stated a child participating in a Parks and Recreation program
was injured. Mrs. Stathus, the child’s mother, is requesting reimbursement of $75 for
her insurance deductible. The City’s insurance carrier (CVMIC) has recommended
denial based on recreational immunity. Ald. Werner moved to recommend denial of
the claim. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of
Credit- Dovic/James Development
Mr. Muenkel stated the agreement and letter of credit are required for the development
Ms. James is doing on the west side of Mystic Drive. R. A. Smith reviewed the letter of
credit amount. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
Discuss Need for 2007 Muskego Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC) Audit
The fire company has asked if an audit is required because their invoices are being paid
through the City. City Administrator stated there have been payroll issues in the past.
Mayor Johnson stated as long as there are no outstanding issues regarding payroll or
invoices, he does not see a need to expend money to have the audit done. Ald.
Werner moved to defer and requested a report as to the status of the MVFC
payroll and if all outstanding invoices have been submitted for payment. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
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Review and Recommendation Regarding 2007 Budget Amendment
Ms. Mueller reviewed proposed amendments to the 2007 budget. Certain line item
expenditures exceeded appropriations. Ald. Schaefer moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Mr. Jeff Verburgt was present for the following discussion. Mayor Johnson stated
tonight’s voucher approval includes money for the Pierce truck being purchased by
Tess Corners Fire Department. The purchase price is $635,079; the company has
offered the following payment options:
installments totaling $635,079 to be paid as production points are met.
full payment plus a carrying charge of $10,134 due upon delivery of the truck. Final
cost would be $645,213.
full payment of $635,079 at contract signing. Pierce Manufacturing would reimburse
the Fire Department and City the amount of interest on the balance in the account
up to the date of completion at 6.25% (estimated to be $10,000 to $12,000). To
guarantee the contract, Pierce would offer a performance bond with the cost
($1,905) to be deducted from the interest payment. The Mayor indicated that the
money that would be saved could be used by the department for equipment needed
to outfit the truck.
The Mayor recommends the third option. Mr. Verburgt noted that this would be the
fourth piece of equipment the department purchased from Pierce Manufacturing. Ald.
Werner moved to approve the third option without the surety bond. Ald. Snead
seconded. Ald. Schaefer requested a record of the equipment that was purchased with
the interest reimbursed by Pierce. Motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,119,804.17 after removing the $1,162.50 for MVFC legal expenses. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of Utility vouchers in the amount of
$279,750.20. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Schaefer moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Snead; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk