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FCM20101214 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Muskego City Hall Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Committee Members Ald. Fiedler and Werner were present. Ald. Snead was absent. Also present: Ald. Harenda, Borgman, Soltysiak and Schaumberg, Director of Finance and Administration Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on December 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ald. Werner moved to approve the August 24 and November 23, 2010 minutes. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. LICENSE APPROVALS Operators Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for Michael Cappaert and Joseph Vitt subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Dog Fanciers It was noted that there were no issues with either of the renewal applications. Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the following: Schachner (W200 S8425 Woods Road) Reher (W187 S10740 Muskego Dam Drive) Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Recommend Authorization for the Mayor to Approve Vouchers Mayor Johnson stated that customarily the meetings that would be held the last week of December are canceled. He noted that the December 28 Finance and Common Council meetings would not be held. However, vouchers will need to be approved. Ald. Werner moved to recommend that the Mayor be authorized to approve the year-end vouchers. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Recommend Dedication of Improvements, Reduction to Letters of Credit and TIF Reimbursement for Commerce Center East and Commerce Center East II The Mayor stated that the improvements were completed in accordance with the Subdivider’s Agreement for Muskego Commerce Center East. There are two separate requests to reduce the Letter of Credit balances. The release for Muskego Commerce Center East would be $106,187.47, which would result in a zero balance. The release for Muskego Commerce Center East II would be in the amount of $31,915.20, which will result in a balance of $55,692. The other issue is the authorization of a grant payment in the amount of $2.2 million with respect to TID No. 10. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Finance Committee Meeting Page 2 December 14, 2010 Recommend Approval of Health Insurance Contract for 2011 Ms. Mueller stated that the transition to WPS in 2010 has gone extremely well. WPS has given the City an 18-month proposal, which would change the renewal date from January 1 to July 1. The January 1 rate increase is 7% with the July renewal not to exceed 10%. The annual rate increase for 2011 would not exceed 12.35%, which is within the budget. Ms. Mueller sees benefits to a July renewal date; six months of actual health insurance data would be available. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Recommend Approval of Business Insurance Carrier Ms. Mueller stated that renewal rates for 2011 for the various liability coverages, including workers’ comp came in 1% less. In 2010, the City transitioned back to coverage through the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance (LWMMI); there is nothing negative to report. All coverages will remain the same. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Approval of Monies for Paperless Packets and Public Viewing Options Mayor Johnson stated this was previously discussed at Committee of the Whole. Funds remaining from the Agenda Quick software purchase (approximately $5,500) plus money that was donated ($6,000) will be used to go forward with the project. Ald. Werner moved to approve. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried. Recommendation to Support Consistent Federal Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) The Mayor stated that Parks & Recreation Director Anderson is requesting that the Council adopt a resolution. The resolution supports that 40% of federal grant money be available to the state assistance program and 60% to the federal program. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. VOUCHER APPROVAL Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount $61,165.20. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount $345,304.23. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Ms. Mueller reviewed results for the third quarter. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.