FM20081014
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved - 12/9/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Werner and Schaefer. Also in attendance: Ald. Borgman, Ald. Schneider
(arrived at 5:55 p.m.), IS Director Sommers, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ald. Fiedler arrived at 6:15 p.m.
The deputy clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved to approve the September 23, 2008 minutes. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Schaefer moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Daniel Caprioli, Sherry Gajeski, Lynn Henneberry, Carla Herbeck, Joseph
Ouellette, Nathan Pawlak, Melanie Tiedke, and Carolyn White subject to the
licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
Jodine Paulsen and Bob Bohmann were present on behalf of Mama Mia’s of Muskego.
An application for a “Class B” Liquor license was submitted. The establishment is
located at W189 S7761 Racine Avenue. Mayor Johnson noted that Muskego takes
underage drinking very seriously; the Police Department periodically performs sting
operations. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a “Class B” Liquor
License for Mama Mia’s of Muskego, LLC. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Request to Renew AT & T Centrex Agreement
This item was deferred on 9/23/2008. Mr. Sommers reviewed the telephone system
options. The ShoreTel system was demonstrated to Dept. Heads. The system is state
of the art, and does have advanced features. Based on a five-year period, the annual
cost would be $3,500 more than the AT & T system. The ShoreTel system does have
advantages; it is simpler to administer. Mr. Sommers stated that the Dept. Heads did
like the features of the new system, but did not believe it was worth the additional cost.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend renewal of the agreement with AT & T for five
years. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Ald. Schaefer abstained. Ald.
Werner thanked Mr. Sommers for doing the research.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Authorization for the Mayor to Approve Vouchers
Mayor Johnson stated this is necessary because the December 23 Common Council
Meeting was canceled. Ald. Snead moved to recommend authorization. Ald.
Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
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Recommend Partial Release of Legal Expenses for Muskego Volunteer Fire
Company
The Mayor stated that there are outstanding legal expenses incurred by Muskego
Volunteer Fire Company. He told the fire company that he would recommend that 50%
of the balance be paid. The current balance is $14,007.86. The vouchers to be
approved today include a payment of $2,054.70. Mayor Johnson would like an
additional $6,000 to be paid. The remainder would be paid once the merger was
finalized. Ald. Werner moved to approve. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Review Request of the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company to Purchase a Fire
Inspection Vehicle
Mayor Johnson stated he requested Chief Mack be present to discuss this request. He
has reservations about whether or not the vehicle will be needed once the departments
are merged. In addition, the City will have a pickup truck available from the Bldg.
Inspection Dept. The Committee members had questions regarding this request. Ald.
Werner moved to defer to give Chief Mack an opportunity to be heard. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried. Ald. Werner stated he would also like to discuss this with
Chief Wojnowski.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION
Ald. Werner moved to recommend a reduction in the letter of credit for Belle
Chasse Subdivision Phase I in the amount of $138,333.83 pursuant to supporting
correspondence received by R. A. Smith. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Mayor Johnson stated there is a voucher ($10,519) in tonight’s total that is for the
renewal of the worker’s comp policy for Muskego Volunteer Fire Company. The
premium is due December 1. The Mayor recommends that only the first quarter be
paid, which would be $2,629.75. The general vouchers total would be reduced by the
difference.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$161,117.12. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,360,596.74. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Ald. Schaefer abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk