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FCM20100914 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 10/12/2010 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Muskego City Hall Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Committee Members Ald. Snead, Fiedler and Werner were present. Also present: Ald. Harenda, Borgman, Soltysiak, and Schaumberg, Police Chief Geiszler and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Mayor Johnson stated that the fireworks issue is not on the agenda this evening and will not be discussed. The issue will be on the September 28 agenda. LICENSE APPROVALS Operators Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for Richard Boretsky, Cathryn Hintz, Joseph Hobmeier, Tiffany Hobmeier, Kristen Mangan, Muamet Rustemi and Kathleen Strzyzewski subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Taxi Driver - Muskego Senior Taxi Ald. Werner moved to approve a Taxi Driver License for Mary Ellen Pachowitz for the Muskego Senior Taxi Service. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Police Report for Muskego Gateway Mr. Sam Diamantopolous was present as requested by the Committee. He is the corporate agent for the “Class B” liquor license for the establishment. Police Chief Geiszler stated that between July 8, 2009 and June 11, 2010, the establishment had five fights and one unruly subject. Mr. Diamantopolous noted that he has encouraged his staff to call the Police Department if issues arise. Both Chief Geiszler and the Committee members encouraged Mr. Diamantopolous to continue to contact the Police Department if there is a situation that staff or security could not handle. Mr. Diamantopolous noted that the presence of police officers have helped to calmly diffuse the situations that did arise. Ald. Snead suggested that Mr. Diamantopolous have the Police Department provide some training for the security staff at Gateway. Review Application for Operator’s License - S. Truax Stephanie Truax submitted an application for an Operator’s License. Police Chief Geiszler is recommending that the applicant not be granted a license because of several past convictions and arrests. She was recently arrested in July of 2010. That case has not been adjudicated at this time. Chief Geiszler expressed concern that Ms. Truax did not accurately complete the application to reflect her past record. Ms. Truax was requested to appear before the Committee. She stated that she misunderstood the application form. Ald. Werner suggested that Ms. Truax consider withdrawing her application at this time. Ms. Truax stated she only applied for the license to volunteer at the Moose Lodge. The application was withdrawn. Finance Committee Meeting Page 2 September 14, 2010 NEW BUSINESS Review Request from Clint and Terri Boyer for Reimbursement Ald. Soltysiak stated the Boyers live on Simandl and a tree fell across the road as a result of the tornado in June. Calls were made to the City to have the tree removed. The City did not respond so the homeowners hired a contractor to remove the tree. They are now asking to be reimbursed for the expense incurred in the amount of $600. Ald. Fiedler expressed concern that residents will take matters into their own hands if they do not believe the City has responded timely to a situation. Ald. Soltysiak noted that the Boyers did make several attempts to have the City remove the tree. They became concerned that it could pose a hazard if an emergency vehicle had to get through. The Committee did note that requests of this kind would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve $600 reimbursement for Clint and Terri Boyer. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Recommendation Regarding Eligibility from County Library Tax Mayor Johnson stated this was done annually to obtain an exemption from the county library levy. The City must certify that during budget year 2011, its library will be provided and be allowed to expend no less than the County rate in the prior year. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. VOUCHER APPROVAL Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount $116,002.22. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount $656,190.52. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.