FCM20100223
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Fiedler, Werner, and Snead were present. Also present: Finance Director Mueller,
Community Development Director Muenkel, IS/GIS Director Wisniewski, 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. Fiedler moved for approval of the February 9, 2010 minutes. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Tyler Hunt and Emma Newkirk subject to the licensing requirements being
completed prior to issuance. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Further Review of Revised Employee Discipline Policy
The Committee had requested that the City’s labor counsel review the policy. Attorney
Swain reviewed it and made a few revisions. The policy can now move forward. Ald.
Fiedler moved to recommend adoption of the revised employee discipline policy.
Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Replacement of Defective Police Department Recording Equipment and
Update City Hall Security
Police Lt. Constantineau was present. He indicated that the department’s existing
Digital Video Recorder system has started to fail. The system must comply with
Wisconsin DOJ guidelines and Wisconsin state law. The equipment is not providing the
necessary quality or reliability. This has led to complaints from the District Attorney’s
office and could potentially create a safety issue. The software component is corrupted
to the point of posing a danger to the City’s network. Lt. Constantineau stated that he
researched various options to replace the equipment. He is requesting $4,184.75 for
the installation of Integrated Technologies, LLC Silent Partner Video Surveillance Suite
and seven microphones at the police department.
Lt. Constantineau stated that the second matter relates to City Hall security. Security of
government buildings is becoming more of an issue. He believes that the concern
expressed by the clerk about securing City Hall is valid. Lt. Constantineau obtained a
quote from Integrated Technologies, LLC for the installation of a camera/recording
system, which would be the same as what would be installed at the Police Dept. He
proposes a 4-camera system, which could be expandable to up to 16 cameras. The
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cost would be $4,743.28. In addition, he proposes phasing in a system of electronic
door locks. The quote submitted by Integrated Technologies, LLC is $4,275.93.
Mayor Johnson stated that he does not support locking the City Hall doors. There
haven’t been any issues and he does not believe the expenditure of $4,200 to lock four
doors is warranted. If security is an issue, then all the doors in the building should be
locked, including the exterior doors.
Ald. Werner would like to see how the system that will be installed at the Police Dept.
will work. He requested that the Mayor, Police Dept. and Dept. Heads work together to
evaluate the security needs of City Hall and put a plan together. Lt. Constantineau
stated that security evaluations could be performed for all city facilities by members of
the department. Ald. Werner moved to accept Quote #2010-075 in the amount of
$4,184.75 submitted by Integrated Technologies, LLC for the Silent Partner Video
Surveillance Suite and microphones. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Proposal for Lakefront Planning
Mr. Muenkel stated he is requesting the approval of funds to hire a consultant to
develop a site plan for a future lakefront park. Ald. Werner is working with a landowner
to potentially purchase lakefront property on Janesville Road to “bring back the lake” as
recommended by the City’s 2020 Comp Plan. Staff obtained quotes from four
consultants. The quote submitted by R. A. Smith National was the lowest. Mr. Muenkel
recommends the proposal submitted by R. A. Smith be accepted for an amount not to
exceed $6,000. In response to an inquiry by Ald. Snead, Mr. Muenkel stated he
foresees that site could contain mixed uses that would help support and fund the
development. He stated that money budgeted for economic development could be
used to fund the proposal. Mr. Muenkel stated that it is in the best interest of the City to
hire the consultant, as there is more than one property owner involved. Ald. Fiedler
moved to recommend acceptance of the proposal submitted by R. A. Smith
National for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Ald. Snead seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$28,322.06. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount
$30,399.73. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$199,912.11. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in
the amount of $643,535. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Minutes Transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk