FM20080527
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 6/10/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Werner and Schaefer. Also in attendance: Ald. Borgman and Schneider,
City Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Finance Department Supervisor
Mueller, Plan Director Muenkel, Deputy Clerk Blenski, and those per the attached list.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ald. Fiedler and Pavelko arrived during
the meeting.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law on 5/23/2008.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Werner moved for approval of the minutes of 5/13/2008. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved for approval of a Taxi Driver’s License for Michael Gorski for
the Muskego Senior Taxi Service. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Allen Arango, Christine Bock, Cody Creger, Julie Hakala, Karla Docter,
Sarmiterjeet Kler, Jerome Krupa, Dolores Dombrowski, Alan Gavin, Amy
Ludowese, Joanna Matthes, Emma Newkirk, Alkaben Patel, Mark Rausch, Mark
Sprott and April Webber subject to the licensing requirements being completed
prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to approve 2008 Salvage and Recycling License for Kohne
Salvage, W200 S7203 Williams Drive. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
An application was received for a dog fancier permit for Joseph and Laurel Starosta,
S63 W12440 Emerson Drive. Mr. Starosta was present. He stated that a third dog was
acquired as his oldest dog became ill and was not expected to survive. The dog
recovered and now he needs the dog fancier permit to allow him to keep the three dogs.
Ald. Werner moved to approve the issuance of a dog fancier permit for Joseph
and Laurel Starosta. Ald. Werner noted that correspondence was received from an
adjacent neighbor. The letter indicates that there are issues that exist between the
property owners. Ald. Werner encouraged Mr. Starosta to be a good neighbor. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried. Another adjacent neighbor, Mr. Kiedrowski, was
also present and stated that Mr. Starosta’s dogs are not a problem.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a “Class B” Retailers’ License for
the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to Club Durham
Pub & Grill, Inc., S98 W12532 Loomis Court, Lynn Smith, appointed as agent. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
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Ms. Pamela Pulver was present as the applicant for a “Class B” Retailers’ License for
the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors for the Kara-Oke, W191
S6409 Hillendale Road. Ms. Pulver held the license in the past, but recently
surrendered it so it could be issued to a new applicant. The agreement she had to sell
the business fell through and she has reapplied for the license. Ald. Schaefer moved
to recommend approval of a “Class B” Retailers License for Pamela Pulver. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
Continue Discussion on Settlement Centre Barn
The Mayor stated that he has not had contact with the Historical Society president to
date. Ald. Werner moved to defer. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Discuss Need for 2007 Muskego Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC) Audit
The Mayor distributed a letter from MVFC President Mike Kersky, which the Finance
Department Supervisor has reviewed. She is recommending that an audit is not
needed for 2007. Ald. Werner moved that an audit for 2007 for the Muskego
Volunteer Fire Company is not required based on the recommendation of Ms.
Mueller. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Ald. Schaefer requested information
regarding a balance of remaining funds disclosed in the 2006 audit (approximately
$96,000). Ald. Snead requested clarification regarding the line item in the 2008 budget
that the legal expenses would be paid out of. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and R. A. Smith National
Mike Steiner of R. A. Smith National was present. City Administrator Sheiffer stated
that the City took proposals last year to ensure that it was receiving cost effective
engineering services. The City has an agreement with R. A. Smith & Associates (now
R. A. Smith National, Inc.) for engineering review and construction inspection services
related to land divisions, which will expire. Work regarding the Moorland Road TIF has
been performed under the existing agreement. The work has been substantial and the
City has been pleased with the services provided. It is her recommendation that the
City enter into another agreement with R. A. Smith for an additional year. Mr. Steiner
stated that if the City wanted to enter into an agreement for a two-year period, the rates
could be locked in. Ald. Werner moved to recommend an agreement between the
City of Muskego and R. A. Smith National for a two-year period. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation to Create Position of City Engineer/Coordinator of
Public Works Projects, and to Delete the Position of City Engineer/Director of
Public Works Projects and to Authorize Filling the New Position
Mr. Muenkel stated discussion regarding creation of the Community Development
Department is on tonight’s Committee of the Whole agenda. He is requesting that the
City move forward with the City Engineer position. The position description has been
revised. The position would not be a department head and the required years of
experience has been reduced from 10 to 5. Mr. Muenkel stated that the employee will
initially report to him and then to the Community Development Director once the
reorganization is finalized. Mr. Muenkel and the Mayor stated that the position needs to
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be filled. Ald. Werner moved to recommend that the position of City
Engineer/Coordinator of Public Works Projects be created and that the previous
City Engineer position be eliminated subject to action by the Committee of the
Whole and Common Council. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Award of Bid - Moorland Road
Improvements
The following bids were received:
Contractor Base Bid
Capitol Pavers, Inc. $2,512,715.98
Milwaukee General Construction Co., Inc. $2,823,284.89
DF Tomasini Contractors, Inc. $2,592,538.84
La Londe Contractors, Inc. $2,922,026.16
Mr. Muenkel stated that the bids came in lower than expected. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend acceptance of the low bid submitted by Capitol Pavers, Inc. in the
amount of $2,512,715.98. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$376,438.75. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$1,785,921.44. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$56,484.85. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Settlements in the amount of
$558,335.47. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Debt Service in the amount of
$1,299,583.75. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller distributed the 2008 first quarter operating results. She stated any
questions should be directed to her. The City Administrator stated that City would be
receiving money from FEMA for one of the more substantial snowstorms.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk