FCM20100427
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 5/25/2010
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Snead, Werner and Fiedler were present. Also present: Deputy Clerk Blenski, Finance
Director Mueller, Ald. Harenda, Borgman, Soltysiak, and Schaumberg. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy stated that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the open meeting law on April 23, 2010.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Anna D’Damato, Brittany Kubisiak, Amanda Moore, Margarita Peterson, Matt
Roeber, Patti Schultz, Jacalyn Szopinski, April Szymanski, Chad Tenpas, William
Villwock and Stacy Young subject to the licensing requirements being completed
prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ms. Ali Najera was present to discuss her application for an Operator’s License. She
had several convictions within the last 24 months that were alcohol related. Ms. Najera
stated that her behavior has changed, and she is taking her education seriously. Ald.
Werner moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Ms. Najera
with a six-month review. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Upgrade the Police Department Dispatch Center from Basic to Secondary
Police Captain John La Tour and IS/GIS Director John Wisniewski were present.
Captain La Tour stated that this is an opportune time to upgrade the dispatch center
because the data center located in the lower level of the Police Dept. is being redone.
The current dispatch center is basic, which requires that all wireless 911 calls be
transferred to the dispatch center on a hard line resulting in the loss of data. Captain La
Tour proposes that the center be upgraded to secondary, which would result in two
dedicated lines for the sole purpose of receiving 911 cellular calls. He noted that the
upgrade was not budgeted; however, the cost would be minimal if it can be done in
conjunction with the reconstruction that is being done. The total amount requested is
$2,217.78. Mr. Wisniewski agreed that the upgrade would be more costly if not done at
this time. Ald. Fiedler questioned if the upgrade was needed now. The Mayor noted
that citizens are at a disadvantage because there is a delay under the present system.
Captain La Tour stated that the delay is probably a minute and a half. The upgrade
would probably reduce that by half. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the request for
$2,217.78 to upgrade the Police Dept. Dispatch Center from Basic to Secondary.
Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Consider Request for Replacement of Door
Chief Geiszler was present regarding a request for reimbursement for a door that was
breached by the Police Department. He stated that on December 21, 2008 the
department received a report of a domestic disturbance occurring at a residence on
Overlook Bay Road. When contact was attempted, there was no response at the scene
or to dispatch. The officers believed it was imperative that they gain access to the
apartment and attempted to force the door open. While in the process, a woman finally
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came to the door and stated that she was in the apartment with two men. She stated
that no domestic disturbance had taken place. The Chief believes that the officers
acted appropriately and that the request for reimbursement should be denied. The
officers did learn that some type of altercation had occurred earlier in the evening. Ald.
Werner moved to deny the request. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. - Claim for Excessive
Assessment
Assessor Laura Mecha was present regarding the claim for excessive assessment filed
on behalf of Kohl’s Department Stores (Tax Key #2167.995.008). The claim is that
$44,694.93 plus interest be repaid, which represents more than a third of their 2009
total tax bill. Ms. Mecha reviewed a timeline regarding the 2009 assessment for Kohl’s.
Kohl’s did appear before the 2009 Board of Review; the Board sustained the Assessor’s
value. She stated that the property is currently assessed at $6.7 million. Kohl’s
believes the 2009 assessment exceeded the property’s fair market value by $2.7
million. The Assessor stated that she did finally receive a draft appraisal for the
property on April 20, 2010, which she is still reviewing. Ms. Mecha stated that she
would like to move forward and work with Kohl’s to settle the 2010 assessment so the
issue isn’t compounded. However, she does not believe that there is sufficient evidence
to reduce the assessment by $2.7 million as requested. Ald. Fiedler moved to deny
the claim. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Changes to Water Bugs Ski Team/City Agreement
Pete Planton was present on behalf of the Water Bugs. Mayor Johnson stated that the
Parks & Recreation Board has recommended that a few changes be made to the
existing agreement between the Water Bugs and the City for use of Idle Isle Park and
the pavilion. Mr. Planton stated that the Water Bugs are experiencing a decline in
sponsorship and participation. The organization is requesting that the monthly payment
outlined in the agreement be reduced from $786.58 to $589.82 and that the term of the
agreement be extended by two years. Ald. Fiedler noted that Section Three, B. Times
for Shows/Practices should be changed to replace the end times of 8:30 p.m. or 8:00
p.m. with the word, “sunset.” He also stated that the word “revision” in the second
sentence of the first paragraph of the agreement should be “revised.” Ald. Snead
moved to recommend approval of the agreement with the changes as requested.
Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Preliminary Assessment Resolution - Durham Drive
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Engineer Dave Simpson was present. He stated that staff reviewed the possibility
of extending sanitary sewer on Durham Drive in conjunction with the road reconstruction
project. The Public Utilities Committee agreed that the installation of sanitary sewer in
the area should be considered. Mr. Simpson requested authorization to move forward
with the project and potentially begin the assessment process. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services
for the Reconstruction of Durham Drive (McShane to North Cape)
Mr. Simpson stated an amendment to the professional services agreement with Foth is
being proposed to cover the design of the sanitary sewer extension on Durham Drive as
was just discussed. The amendment would also provide for land acquisition services.
The total cost for the amendment to the agreement would be for an amount not to
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exceed $122,025. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Authorizing a Grant for Dr. Llanas - Janesville Road
Community Development Director Jeff Muenkel was present. He stated that Dr. Llanas
submitted an application requesting a $3,000 matching grant for the substantial
improvements to her dental office located at S76 W17587 Janesville Road. Dr. Llanas
is spending almost $200,000 to revitalize the property. The CDA approved the grant
request last week. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation to Approve a Resolution Ratifying Extraordinary Redemption
Provisions with Respect to $2,535,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory
Notes
Finance Director Mueller stated there is a minor language change regarding a call
provision for the $2.5 million issue that was approved on April 13. Ald. Fiedler moved
to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$76,452.27. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount
$128.10. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$132,801.34. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in
the amount of $7,370,201.79. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk