FCM20090728
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 8/11/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Werner and Snead, Clerk-Treasurer Moyer, and Assessor Mecha. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on July 24, 2009. Committee Member Fiedler
was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved for approval of the July 14, 2009 minutes. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Erica Fellenz, Carol Heinz, Julie Meil, Wendy Moran, Cindy Nelson, Cydney
Roeder, Belinda Smalley and Tina Verhalen subject to the licensing requirements
being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Amendment to Chapter 3 of the
Municipal Code (Room Tax)
At the last meeting, Ald. Werner requested language that would allow law enforcement
to address hotel registration and security issues. Mayor Johnson stated that language
would amend another chapter of the Municipal Code. He would like to move forward
with the proposed ordinance to establish a Hotel/Motel Room Tax. Ald. Werner moved
to recommend adoption of the amendment to Chapter 3. Ald. Snead seconded.
Ald. Werner would like the other ordinance to proceed and be brought forward in the
future so it is in place when a hotel/motel does locate within the City. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Claim of Excessive Assessment - James and Christine Jensen
The Mayor stated that Mr. Jensen did appear before the Board of Review; the Board
upheld the Assessor’s valuation. State law does allow a property owner to file a claim
for an excessive assessment. The statutes set forth the requirements for filing a claim.
The claim must state accurately as possible the amount of the claim and must be
signed by the claimant. The Jensen claim does not meet these requirements. Mayor
Johnson noted that in 2008 the City received a claim for excessive assessment from Mr.
Godfrey. That claim was denied because it did not meet the statutory filing
requirements. Mr. Jensen was present. He stated that he would refile the claim.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Vactor Sewer Cleaning
Machine
The Mayor stated that the existing machine is14 years old. The Public Utilities
Superintendent has received the following quotes for a new machine:
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July 28, 2009
Bruce Municipal Equipment $299,015
Standard Equipment $328,600
Mac Queen Equipment $335,000
Mayor Johnson stated that the equipment has been in the Capital Budget for the last
three years. The Public Utilities Committee recommended acceptance of the low bid
submitted by Bruce Municipal Equipment. Ald. Werner moved to recommend
acceptance of the bid submitted by Bruce Municipal Equipment. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Engineering Services and Permitting for
the Ryan Road-Boxhorn Drive Channel (The Mayor removed this item.)
Review and Recommendation Regarding Developer’s Agreement and Letter of
Credit Amount for Public Water Main Improvements for Wal-Mart
The Mayor stated a revised agreement was distributed. The agreement is for public
water main improvements for the Wal-Mart development. The City Attorney has
reviewed the documentation and has recommended approval. The attorney for Wal-
Mart was present. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Distribution Easement to WE Energies
Mayor Johnson stated the easement was necessary so electricity could be installed at
Moorland Park. He said the Parks & Recreation Board has approved the overall
project. The easement came to the Finance Committee because there is a timing issue.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$165,779.77. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$32.42. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$339,058.83. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Werner;
motion carried.
Janice Moyer, MMC, CMTW
Clerk-Treasurer