FCM20090922
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 10/13/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Fiedler, Werner and Snead, Finance Director Mueller, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Police Captain La Tour and Ald. Harenda, Borgman, and Schneider were also present.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated that the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on September 18, 2009.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Snead moved for approval of the September 8, 2009 minutes. Ald. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Rebecca Jankowski, Heidi Kirchner, Gina Smukalla, Jeff Strasser, and John
Strasser subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Genevieve Strauss and Darlene Bueckers were present on behalf of St. Leonard
Christian Mothers. The organization submitted an application to sell wine at a Fall Fest
on November 8, 2009. The wine is made by a priest and will be sold by the bottle. No
consumption will take place. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approve. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Recommendation Regarding Regarding Bids for the Muskego Canal
Bridge Project
The following bids were received:
Burkhart Construction $100,473.00
Triad Construction $ 82,113.02
Wanasek Corporation $105,869.00
Willkomm Excavating & Grading $ 97,223.00
Reesman’s Excavating & Grading $ 71,132.82
Zenith Tech $114,800.00
Mayor Johnson stated that the overall cost for the project is approximately $29,000 over
budget. The Parks & Recreation Board has approved payment of 50% of the overage
from the Park Dedication Account, with the DNR paying the other 50%. The Mayor
stated that the bridge portion of the project is within budget. Ald. Werner moved to
recommend that the bid be awarded to Reesman’s Excavating & Grading in the
amount of $71,132.82. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
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September 22, 2009
Review and Recommendation Regarding the Agreement with Humane Animal
Welfare Society (HAWS) for 2010, 2011 and 2012
The Mayor stated the new agreement would be for a three-year period. The City
currently pays an annual fee of $3,581. The annual fee for the new agreement will
remain the same. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposed Amendment to Chapter 10,
Section 10.05 (16) - Storage of Motor Vehicles
Captain La Tour stated the proposed language would give the ordinance some “teeth”
and would help the department tighten up enforcement. There are a few situations that
are slipping through the cracks. Ald. Fiedler requested that Section (d) read, “This
section does not apply to motor vehicles stored in connection with an automobile sales
or repair business located in a properly zoned area.” Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend the proposed ordinance with the requested language change. Ald.
Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$69,153.68. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$454,103.48. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that she was still putting budget information together for Thursday’s
meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Johnson stated that the December 22, 2009 Finance Committee meeting would
be canceled.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk