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FCM20101123 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Muskego City Hall Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Committee Members Ald. Snead, Fiedler and Werner were present. Also present: Ald. Borgman, Soltysiak and Schaumberg, Police Captain La Tour, Community Development Director Muenkel, IS/GIS Coordinator Wisniewski, Parks & Recreation Director Anderson 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ald. Snead moved to approve the November 8, 2010 minutes. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. LICENSE APPROVALS Operators Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for Sarah Auer, Tina Blackman, Kirsten Capps, Nicole (Nikki) Desrocher, Dina Lech, Lori Terrill and Alicia Wysocki subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Dog Fanciers It was noted that there were no issues with any of the applications. Ms. Judy Hassmann was present. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the following renewals: Geske (S78 W16772 Spinnaker Drive) Hackl (S63 W12820 Emerson Drive) Hassmann (S102 W21340 Kelsey Drive) Hench (S78 W18232 Lions Park Drive) Kubisiak (W142 S6930 Belmont Drive) Rowell (S77 W16555 Bridgeport Way) Ryback (W147 S6690 Woodland Place) Starosta (S63 W12440 Emerson Drive) Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Recommend Authorization to Submit Grant Application Mr. Anderson stated that the Parks and Recreation Board is recommending participation in the 2011 Urban Wildlife Damage Abatement & Control (UWDAC) Grant program. The grant application would be submitted to the Wisconsin DNR. The goal is to reduce the goose population at Idle Isle. The Little Muskego Lake District has submitted a letter of support. The grant covers 50% of the cost to capture, test and process the geese. The total cost is estimated to be $5,000. The City can determine which food pantries receive the processed meat. Since 2004, the City has tried several non-lethal techniques to reduce the geese population. There are so many geese now Finance Committee Meeting Page 2 November 23, 2010 that the non-lethal techniques are not effective. Property owners on Little Muskego Lake could participate in the program as well. One individual stated at the public hearing that was held that he would work with the Lake District to raise funds for the program. Mr. Anderson stated that Idle Isle beach was closed a number of weeks this year because of health hazards that the geese contribute to. If the grant is not awarded to the City, Mr. Anderson stated that he still recommends participation in the program. Money has been budgeted in the Park Dedication Account for the project. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Recommend Authorization to Order Two Police Department Vehicles Police Captain La Tour was present to request authorization to order two 2011 squad cars. The 2011 budget does contain funds for the replacement of two squad cars. If the order is placed immediately, the City would be eligible for a $500 rebate per vehicle. Delivery and payment will take place in 2011. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Recommend Approval to Purchase Two 6” Portable Pumps Ald. Fiedler noted that the Public Works Committee recommended the purchase. He stated why the Committee decided to recommend the pump that was slightly higher in price. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Recommend Revised Job Description for IS/GIS Coordinator Mayor Johnson stated the position was created several years ago. He requested that Mr. Wisniewski revise the job description including changing the title to Director of Information Technology. Mr. Wisniewski reviewed the differences between the current job description and the revised one. He stated he substantially upgraded the “Minimum Training and Experience Required.” He believes the revised job description puts the City in a good position in the future; a certain level of knowledge and experience should be required. Ald. Snead noted that as technology changes, the job description should be reviewed and revised in the future. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Recommend Revised Internet/E-Mail Policy Mayor Johnson stated the current policy is over ten years old. The Mayor requested that Mr. Wisniewski revise the existing policy. The Department Heads reviewed the proposed policy. Mr. Wisniewski stated that he had three goals regarding the policy: 1) to provide more detailed and concise guidelines for acceptable use of e-mail and internet; 2) to prohibit uses that have been or could be damaging to the City network; 3) to drive home the fact that there is no expectation of privacy. Ald. Fiedler suggested a few minor changes: VI. F. - remove the word, “knowingly” and add “or” after the word, “and”; VII. E. - remove the phrase, “which could adversely affect the City.” The changes will be made before the policy is forwarded to the Common Council. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval with the suggested changes. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried. Finance Committee Meeting Page 3 November 23, 2010 Recommend Salary for Mayor and Aldermen Districts 2, 4, 6 and 7 The Mayor stated that a proposed ordinance has been prepared to establish the salary for Mayor for the 2011 to 2014 term and for the Aldermen (Districts 2, 4, 6 and 7) for the two-year term to begin in April of 2011. The previous ordinances that established the salaries for the aldermen included language that the salaries would remain in effect until changed by the governing body. The Mayor is proposing that the new ordinance not contain that language. He believes the governing body should review the salaries on a regular basis. The Committee did not object to removing the language as proposed by the Mayor. 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 $22,617.52. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount $109,794.63. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Ald. Snead moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in the amount $554,800. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.