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CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 1/13/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead and Werner. Ald. Schaefer was excused. Also in attendance: Ald.
Borgman, Ald. Schneider, IS Director Sommers, Deputy Clerk Blenski 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved for approval of the November 11, 2008 minutes. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Dedication and Acceptance of Improvements and
Letter of Credit Reduction - James Court
Mayor Johnson stated that the City Engineer is satisfied that all the required
improvements have been completed. City Engineers Ruekert & Mielke recommend a
reduction in the Letter of Credit in the amount of $139,515. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend the dedication and acceptance of the improvements for James Court
and a reduction in the letter of credit in the amount of $139,515. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Dedication and Acceptance of Improvements and
Letter of Credit Reduction - Kenwood Place
Mayor Johnson stated that the City Engineer is satisfied that all the required
improvements have been completed. City Engineers Ruekert & Mielke recommend a
reduction in the Letter of Credit in the amount of $72,822.40. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend the dedication and acceptance of the improvements for Kenwood
Place and a reduction in the letter of credit in the amount of $72,822.40. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
The following applications to renew a Dog Fancier Permit for 2009 were received:
Blawat (W141 S7601 Freedom Avenue)
Geske (S78 W16772 Spinnaker Drive)
Hackl (S63 W12820 Emerson Drive)
Hassmann (S102 W21340 Kelsey Drive)
Hench (S78 W18232 Lions Park Drive)
Rowell (S77 W16555 Bridgeport Way)
Roy (S70 W19764 Thornapple Ct.)
Ryback (W147 S6690 Woodland Place)
Schachner (W200 S8425 Woods Road)
Starosta (S63 W12440 Emerson Drive)
Tercher (S65 W12714 Byron Road)
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Several of the applicants were present. The Mayor stated that no issues were brought
forward by the Police Department or any adjacent neighbors. Ald. Snead moved to
approve. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Ald. Werner encouraged those
present to continue to be good neighbors.
Kathy Chiaverotti was present on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. An application
for a temporary license to sell wine and beer was submitted for an event to be held on
December 6, 2008. Ms. Chiaverotti stated the license is for the annual holiday event to
be held at The Settlement Centre; this year a parade has been added. Ald. Snead
moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell Wine and
Fermented Malt Beverages for the Muskego Chamber of Commerce for December
6. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Kelly Voelker submitted an application for an Operator’s License. The applicant was
requested to appear before the Committee because of several citations on her record.
Ms. Voelker withdrew her application following discussion with the Committee.
Mr. Steven Kendziora submitted an application for an Operator’s License. He was
requested to appear before the Committee regarding his application because of several
issues on his record. Mr. Kendziora withdrew his application following discussion with
the Committee.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Adam Frioui, Sharon Neuroth, Rachel Olsen, Darlene Reinke, Joan Schneider,
Linda Stein, and Sandra Weiss subject to the licensing requirements being
completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to approve renewal of a Taxicab License for 2009 for Premier
Limousine operated by James Mortle. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Werner moved to approve renewal of Taxi Driver Licenses for 2009 for James
Mortle, Belle Mortle and Donald Bertschinger. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
Ald. Werner moved to approve a Taxi Driver’s License for Raymond D. Kinnick for
the Muskego Senior Taxi Service. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Claim - LaLicata
Mayor Johnson stated that additional information received reveals the Police
Department acted appropriately and was not negligent. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend the claim be denied. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Ald.
Werner requested the police report for any future claims of this nature be provided to
the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Agreement with U.S. Cellular for Employee Use
IS Director Sommers was present for the Agreement with U.S. Cellular. The agreement
allows cell phone service for employees. There are currently 135 phones in use
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through this program. Ald. Werner moved to approve. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Little Muskego Lake District Weed Tipping Agreement
Mayor Johnson stated the agreement language is the same as in the past. Ald.
Borgman stated that in 2008 the Lake District used the quarry. At some point in time,
the quarry will not be available. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a
lease agreement with the Little Muskego Lake District for 2009. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Joint Powers Agreement for the 911 Emergency
System with Waukesha County
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
Approval to Sell Large Format Printer-Planning Department
Mayor Johnson stated the Plan Department is requesting approval to sell the large
format printer that is being replaced. The printer would be sold via the Internet; the
estimated worth is approximately $1,000 to $1,500. Ald. Werner moved to approve.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Agreement with the Muskego Volunteer Fire
Company Regarding Termination and the Transfer of Assets to the City of
Muskego
The Mayor stated the following changes would be made to the agreement:
Exhibit 2 - tax key number needs to be corrected
Exhibit 3 A - the list of personal property will be updated prior to the closing
Exhibit 3 A #16 - there is a separate account that consists of donated money, which
the fire company has requested to use for equipment and the annual holiday party.
The final amount will be communicated at the closing.
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of the Agreement with the Muskego
Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC) Regarding Termination and the Transfer of
Assets to the City of Muskego. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding First Amendment to Agreement Between the City of
Muskego and the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department
Mayor Johnson stated that once the assets of the MVFC are transferred to the City,
they will then be transferred to Tess Corners. The buildings will be leased for a 10-year
period. Money will be needed to upgrade the two MVFC buildings to the Tess Corners
standards. The cost is approximately $58,000. Ald. Snead moved to recommend
approval of the First Amendment to Agreement Between the City of Muskego and
the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried. City Atty. Eric Larson arrived. There were no questions for him.
The Letter of Credit Reductions for James Court and Kenwood Place were done earlier.
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VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$24,629.57. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$575,386.87. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. The Mayor stated that
included in the vouchers is a deposit for the Humana health insurance for 2009.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers (Debt Service) in the
amount of $845,681.25. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Werner;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk