FM20081028
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved - 12/9/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Werner and Schaefer. Also in attendance: Ald. Borgman, Ald. Schneider,
Plan Director Muenkel, Planner Trzebiatowski, GIS Coordinator Wisniewski, Deputy
Clerk Blenski, Penny Halle from the Library, and those per the attached sheet. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The deputy clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law. The deputy clerk left the meeting until the Letter of Credit Reduction.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Schaefer moved for approval of the 4/22/2008 minutes. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Request of the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company to Purchase a Fire
Inspection Vehicle
Fire Chiefs Mack and Wojnowski were present. Chief Mack stated that the company
sold its grass fire truck because of its age. The current pickup used for inspections will
be converted into a grass fire truck. Chief Mack applied for and received a $10,000
grant from the DNR that can be used for the conversion. The company would like to
purchase a new inspection vehicle, which could be used to transport personnel to
training. Chief Wojnowski stated he heard that a pickup truck could be available from
the City. Chief Mack stated money leftover from previous budgets could be used if a
vehicle were purchased. A pickup truck could be used, but he prefers an SUV type
vehicle. There is additional equipment that is needed in the vehicles as a result of the
Phoenix software. The equipment takes up space. Mayor Johnson stated Tess
Corners already has a “people carrier”; he questioned the need for another vehicle of
that type. Chief Wojnowski believes a pickup truck could work especially since it would
be obtained from the City.
Ald. Schaefer expressed concern about a vehicle being purchased in light of the issues
with the 2009 budget. She supports using the available pickup that the City has. Chief
Mack acknowledged that the pickup truck would work; he believes the purchase of an
SUV would better meet future needs. Ald. Werner suggested the pickup truck be
utilized and evaluated. If it does not meet the needs of the department, Tess Corners
could pursue the request to purchase an SUV. Ald. Werner requested the minutes
reflect that.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Schaefer moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Kristin Lau, Amanda Little, Laura Maniaci, Ashley Vitale, Mary Dohve, and April
Peterson subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to
issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
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Penny Halle was present on behalf of the Friends of the Muskego Public Library. The
organization has applied for a temporary license to sell wine at its “Murder and
Mayhem” event on 11/7/2008. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Claim - Northfield Green Condominium Association
Mayor Johnson outlined the circumstances of the claim. The City constructed a
retention pond. A relief pipe was supposed to be installed to prevent overflows from
causing damage to surrounding properties. This was never done, and water damage
occurred in the basement of a condominium. The Northfield Green Condominium
Association has submitted a claim for the $1,000 deductible portion of its insurance
policy. CVMIC has recommended payment of the claim. Ald. Snead moved to
recommend payment of the claim in the amount of $1,000. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Denial of Claim - LaLicata
Mayor Johnson stated Mr. LaLicata submitted a claim for a door that was damaged by
the Police Department. in response to an emergency at S78 W16355 Woods Road.
The amount of the claim is $190. The insurance company has recommended denial.
Ald. Werner moved to settle the claim for $190. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried. Ald. Werner noted that this settlement did not set a precedent for the future.
This type of claim will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The Committee also
requested that the police reports be provided in the future.
Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Large Format Printer/Scanner/Copier
Mr. Muenkel stated the Plan Department is requesting authorization to replace its
existing large format printer. The printer is nonfunctional; it is cost prohibitive to repair
it. Quotes from three vendors were obtained. Other departments also depend on
documentation done by the large format printer. The Plan Department is requesting
$21,590 to purchase the KIP 3100 and the Cannon iPF710 from BPI. Mr. Muenkel
stated that the money would be taken from the GIS Special Revenue Account. Ald.
Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION
Ald. Werner moved to recommend a reduction in the letter of credit for Woodland
Creek Estates Phase II in the amount of $325,000 pursuant to supporting
correspondence received by Ruekert-Mielke. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$368,026.48. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$558,393.74. Ald. Werner seconded. Motion carried with Ald. Schaefer abstaining
as requested by her employer.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers (Debt Service) in the
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amount of $157,882.50. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk