FCM20090526
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 6/9/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Fiedler, Werner, and Snead. Also in attendance: Finance Director Mueller, Police
Captain La Tour and Clerk-Treasurer Moyer. 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 April 14 and May 12, 2009 minutes. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Heather Bahr, Dennis Flitsch, Dorothy Golembiewski, Sara Korotka, James
Lovald, John Rath, Ann Riemer, Laurel Schuelke, and Sarah Slomski subject to
the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried.
Outside Dance Permit - Hunter’s Nest
Mr. Sam Klauser was present to discuss an application for an Outside Dance at
Hunter’s Nest on June 20, 2009. The establishment is planning a fundraising event with
music from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of an
Outside Dance Permit for Hunter’s Nest, S80 W14401 Schultz Lane, for June 20,
2009. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation to Continue the School Resource Officer Program
Captain La Tour noted that Superintendent Schroeder has advised the City that the
Board authorized the continuation of the program for the 2009-2010 school year. The
City and School District jointly share funding for the program. Captain La Tour stated
that when school is not in session, one of the officers is put back on patrol and the other
two are assigned to the water patrol. Ald. Werner and Ald. Snead stated their support
for the program. Mayor Johnson stated the program has made schools safer for both
teachers and students. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Countywide Mutual Aid Agreement
Mayor Johnson stated that the Coordinator of Waukesha County Emergency
Management has proposed a mutual aid agreement. The proposed agreement meets
the federal mandates for ICS (Incident Command System); it does not interfere with the
existing mutual aid agreements such as SMART (Suburban Mutual Aid Response
Team) or MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarms System). The Mayor noted that the City
Attorney suggested that the Muskego wait to see how many other municipalities agree
to participate. Ald. Fiedler expressed concern that the agreement did not contain a
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waiver of liability. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$54,974.36. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$2,385.60. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$487,868.02. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers (Tax Settlements) in
the amount of $2,431,192.88. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers (Debt Service) in
the amount of $1,324,306.25. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller reviewed the first quarter general operating fund results.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk