FCM20100125
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 2/9/2010
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Monday, January 25, 2010
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Fiedler, Snead, and Werner, Clerk-Treasurer Janice Moyer, Finance Director
Mueller and Ald. Borgman. 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 January 13, 2010 minutes. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Daniel Adamak, Heather Adams, Jared Anderson, Kaitlinn Beatka, Stephanie
Ermis, Paulette Gehling, Karissa Guthrie, Whitney Hamilton, Kerry Heideman,
Amy Hirt, Jacob Hlavacek, Douglas Hoelz, Sherry Koch-Pawlowski, Kris Kordus,
Lisa Krahn, Shannon Liberto, Chris March, Milena Markison, Mark Mueller, Trisha
Odya, Deborah Prohaska, Catherine Rice, Carolyn Rihtarshick, Caleb Rosenbalm,
Renee Slottke, Debra Storms, Tonya Trzecinski, Christina Troyanek and Caren
Zinner subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the renewal of a Dog Fancier License for Jamie
and Catherine Geske, S78 W16772 Spinnaker Drive. Ald. Snead seconded. The
Clerk stated no issues were brought forward. Motion carried.
Mr. Brandon Tanner was present on behalf of Special Olympics Wisconsin. The
Muskego Polar Plunge event is scheduled for January 31, which will benefit Special
Olympics. The organization intends to sell wine and fermented malt beverages. The
Mayor stated that the organization must ensure that underage individuals are not
served. Mr. Tanner stated that different colored wristbands would be used this year.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell Wine
and Fermented Malt Beverages for Special Olympics Wisconsin for the
January 31, 2010 Polar Plunge. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ms. Sue Werner and Ms. Amy Waltz were present on behalf of the Atonement Lutheran
Church Senior League. Ms. Werner stated that a dinner event was planned in
conjunction with Valentine’s Day. The organization would like to serve wine with dinner.
The event will benefit a youth group so underage individuals will be present; however,
adults will serve the wine. The event will only be held if there is a significant response.
Ms. Werner acknowledged that a licensed operator would need to be present. Ald.
Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell Wine for
the Atonement Lutheran Church Senior League for February 13, 2010. Ald. Snead
seconded. Motion carried with Ald. Werner abstaining.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Proposed Amendments to Chapter 30 - Building
Code
Ald. Fiedler stated that he worked with Community Development Director Muenkel to
develop a policy to address the application of new fees to transferred permits or re-
inspections. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend the proposed amendments to
Chapter 30 (Building Code) and the attached policy. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Request of Little Muskego Yacht Club to Place Temporary Race
Course Markers
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the annual request of the Little Muskego Yacht
Club to place temporary race course markers on Little Muskego Lake from May 1
through September 30, 2010. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Payment to Waukesha County for Edgewood Contractors
Mayor Johnson stated that a rezoning petition submitted by Edgewood Contractors was
denied in November of 2006. Edgewood has disputed a bill for legal services from
2006. The amount was eventually placed on the tax roll. The taxes became delinquent
with payment subsequently made by Waukesha County. The Mayor supports a partial
reimbursement for the legal services that occurred after the November, 2006 denial
date. He recommends that $561, which includes interest and penalty be paid to
Waukesha County. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the payment. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Approval of Claims Administration Agreement
The Mayor stated that the City’s current insurance carrier (League of Wisconsin
Municipalities Mutual Insurance) has requested that the City enter into a “Claims
Administration Agreement” with Midwest Claims Service, Inc. Midwest will provide
claim administration for the City. The Mayor stated the agreement language was
standard. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the agreement. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Letter of Credit Release for Woodland Creek Estates
and Woodland Creek Estates Addition #1
Mayor Johnson stated that the City Engineer has recommended a full release for
Woodland Creek Estates in the amount of $97,160 and a full release for Woodland
Creek Estates Addition #1 in the amount of $75,000. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Dedication and Acceptance of Improvements in and
for Forest Glen Subdivision
The Mayor stated that the City Engineer recommends the dedication of public
improvements for the Forest Glen Subdivision. Ald. Werner moved to recommend
the dedication and acceptance of improvements in and for Forest Glen
Subdivision. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
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Recommendation Regarding Reduction to the Letter of Credit for the Commerce
Center East II Development
Mayor Johnson stated that the City Engineer is also recommending a reduction to the
Letter of Credit for the Commerce Center East II Development in the amount of
$710,256. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded;
motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding the Revised Employee Discipline Policy
Mayor Johnson stated a discipline policy was established in 2006. The policy is now
being revised. He would like to include the examples listed in the 2006 policy as
“Unacceptable Conduct” in the revised policy. Ald. Fiedler expressed concern that
some language needed further clarification. He requested that the City’s labor attorney
review the proposed policy. The Committee did not take any action at this time.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$344,372.65. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$428,948.59. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount
$150,819.82. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that working copies of the 2010 capital budget are available.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Minutes Transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk