FCM20090414
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 5/14/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Snead, Werner, and Schaefer. Also in attendance: Ald. Borgman and Ald.
Schneider, Finance Dept. Supervisor Mueller, Community Development Director
Muenkel, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved for approval of the March 10, 2009 and March 24, 2009 minutes.
Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Tracy Bergmann, William Brent, Christine Sobczyk, Tara Squire and Neil Subel
subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald.
Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
The Mayor noted that the issue regarding Kwik Trip, Inc. would be discussed at the
Common Council meeting.
Review Information Regarding Hiring Special Counsel to Represent Police
Department at Liquor License Hearing
Police Chief Geiszler was present to request special counsel for a potential liquor
license hearing. There have been several incidents at one of the City’s licensed
establishments, which involved substantial battery. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Lease Agreement with Tom Schaefer to
Cultivate Lands on Portion of Moorland Park
Tom Zagar was present regarding the lease agreement. He stated that the lease would
allow Mr. Schaefer to farm the southern portion of Moorland Park. The area is not
buildable. Mr. Schaefer would plant soybeans for two growing seasons and then in the
fall of 2010, the site would be seeded with prairie vegetation. Ald. Snead moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation to Adopt City of Muskego Family Medical Leave
Policy
The Mayor stated the City’s current policy is outdated. The City’s insurance carrier,
CVMIC, provided a model policy to use. In addition, the Mayor obtained policies from
other communities. Ald. Werner moved to recommend adoption. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
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Discuss Establishing Salary for Library Director with Library Board Members
Library Board President Diane Dominski and Ald. Borgman were present for this issue.
Mayor Johnson stated the Assistant Library Director was promoted to Library Director in
February, and a salary needs to be established. Ald. Borgman stated he supports a
starting salary of 85% of midpoint. The Mayor stated this would conform to the
proposed Promotion Policy. Ms. Dominski stated that the Library Board would like the
salary to be retroactive to January 1, 2009. Ald. Borgman stated the reason is that the
employee took the position over mid 2008 and never received additional compensation
for doing so. He would like to present an annual salary of $61,606 to the employee.
Mayor Johnson stated there are several other promotions on tonight’s Committee of the
Whole (COW) agenda; he would like to act on all of them at the same time.
Ald. Snead and Ald. Werner stated the City needs a policy regarding employees that
serve in interim positions. Ald. Werner stated that he met with the employee promoted
to the Library Director position, and he supports the proposed salary. Ald. Werner
moved to defer establishing the salary to COW with it being retroactive to
January 1, 2009. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Resolution Opposing Proposed
Changes to Prevailing Wage Law
Mayor Johnson explained the rationale to support the proposed resolution. There is a
proposed change that would make the prevailing wage law applicable to projects over
$2,000. It also would apply to private projects that receive public financing. This will
increase the cost of projects, which will be passed on to taxpayers. Ald. Werner
moved to recommend the resolution to the Common Council. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation to Accept Proposal Submitted by JSA Civil
Environmental Engineers to Review Veolia Emerald Park Landfill 2009 Study
Mr. Muenkel stated the Finance Committee previously recommended that a consulting
engineer be hired to review the expansion report for Veolia at a cost not to exceed
$5,000. The initial proposal submitted by JSA was not clear. The work done by JSA to
date has reached $5,000. There is still work that will have to be completed and an
additional $5,000 will be needed. Mr. Muenkel stated that payment for the engineering
services is taken from landfill funds set aside for this purpose. The Committee
members requested that Mr. Muenkel contact JSA to see if the company was willing to
reduce its fee as a result of the initial proposal being unclear. Ald. Schaefer moved to
recommend acceptance. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$189,034.75. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$280.00. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$965,869.52. Ald. Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller reviewed the quarterly report.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Johnson thanked Ald. Schaefer for her contribution to the Finance Committee as
this is her last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Schaefer; motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Deputy Clerk