FM20081111
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 11/25/2008
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, November 11, 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, Ald. Schneider
(arrived at 5:55 p.m.), Plan Director Muenkel, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, Finance Dept.
Supervisor Mueller, GIS Coordinator Wisniewski, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski arrived at
6:05 p.m.
The deputy clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
John Heenan, Jody Rosezelle, Dawn Shier, Lori Tapp, and Cory Toivonen subject
to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Schaefer
seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaefer moved to approve a Taxi Driver’s License for Diane Johnson and
Carol Stillwell for the Muskego Senior Taxi Service. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and Waukesha County for Storm Water Education Program Services
Mayor Johnson stated that the DNR requires education for personnel that work in the
area of storm water management. Waukesha County has developed a storm water
education program, which will satisfy the DNR requirement. The City will need to enter
into an agreement with Waukesha County to participate in the program. The Mayor
noted that this was more cost effective than if the City established its own program. The
cost to the City will be approximately $3,300 for two years. Mr. Muenkel stated that
money has already been budgeted in the Storm Water Management Special Revenue
Fund. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
Recommendation Regarding Donation of City-Owned Vehicle to the Tess Corners
Volunteer Fire Department
The Mayor stated that the City Attorney has recommended that this be done with the
other assets that will be transferred.
Re-approval of Purchase of Large Format Printer/Scanner/Copier
Mr. Wisniewski appeared before the Committee to request an additional $2,350 for a
different Cannon printer (iPF810). When he met with the vendor, this model was not
available. Following approval for the purchase a few weeks ago, Mr. Wisniewski was
informed that the newer printer was now available. The Plan Department believes the
enhancements that the iPF810 printer has are worth the additional cost and would
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better serve the City’s needs. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding City Health Insurance Coverage for 2009
Mayor Johnson stated that the City’s consultant, HRH, researched health insurance
alternatives for 2009. The two options are to stay with the existing provider, WPS, or
change to Humana. WPS coverage will not include Aurora providers in 2009. The
coverage for employees who use Aurora providers would be out of network. By
changing to coverage with Humana, the Aurora providers would be in network, and the
City would save approximately $60,000. The plan appears to be comparable and in
several areas better. The network is nationwide. The Mayor is requesting authorization
to proceed with entering into a contract with Humana. The unions still have to agree to
the change. The City’s labor attorney has advised that the unions should provide their
consent in writing. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval pending approval
of the unions. Ald. Snead seconded. Motion carried with Ald. Schaefer
abstaining.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$261,369.83. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,243,557.69. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that the application was submitted to FEMA for the flood damage in
June. The City could potentially receive $100,000 or more.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk