FCM20110111
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Fiedler and Werner were present. Ald. Snead was absent. Also present: Ald.
Harenda, Borgman, Soltysiak and Schaumberg, Community Development Director
Muenkel, and 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Werner moved to approve the December 14, 2010 minutes. Ald. Fiedler
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Jillian Griffel, Ryan Hansen and Melissa-Jean Kronenburg subject to the licensing
requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
Muskego Senior Taxi Service
Ald. Werner moved to approve renewal of Taxi License for Muskego Senior Taxi
Service for 2011. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the following 2011 Taxi Driver Licenses for the
Muskego Senior Taxi Service:
Daniel Barry Nancy Kangas
Michael Gorski Alicia Hasselberger
Maryellen Pachowitz Patricia Greenlees
James Depies Rebecca Dublinski
Steven Pachowitz Carol Stillwell
Ernest Hunt Diane Johnson
Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell
Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine for Special Olympics Wisconsin for
February 13, 2011. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried. The event has been
held annually in Muskego for the past several years at Muskego County Park.
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NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding the Settlement Agreement Known as Victor N. and
Betty Lemke Revocable Trust and Betty Lemke vs. the City of Muskego,
Attorney Val Anderson was present on behalf of the City. Attorney Anderson
summarized the Lemke case as follows:
The litigation has been ongoing since July 2009.
The property owners allege spillway construction done by the City in the 80’s caused
the erosion under a structure located on their property.
Atty. Anderson referred to the map (attached), which reflects the problem area.
The City needs access to maintain the dam. The City has negotiated an easement
that allows access to the dam as a means to settle the lawsuit. The City also
anticipates the necessity to rebuild the dam in the future.
The parties agreed to a 25-foot easement along the western boundary of the
property, which includes removal of the building.
The Lemkes requested the easement be modified to allow for the view of the lake
from the home.
In addition to the easement, the Lemkes agreed to the sale of the spillway bank to
the City.
A value of $157,000 was negotiated, which is within the appraised value of the
property in question.
The City’s insurance carrier will provide a $5,000 reimbursement to cover litigation
costs.
The settlement will resolve the issue.
Mayor Johnson stated that if the condemnation process was pursued, additional costs
would be incurred. The settlement is less expensive. Attorney Anderson agreed. Ald.
Fiedler moved to recommend acceptance of the settlement as presented. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried. Ms. Mueller noted that the money would be taken
from the Special Revenue TIF Residual Funds.
Recommendation Regarding Engagement Letter for 2010 City Audit
Ms. Mueller noted that the engagement letter submitted by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
outlines the fees and audit and consulting services to be provided. She stated that
there is a slight fee increase in the amount of approximately $1,600 or 2% for the 2010
audit. The increase is to cover the additional cost associated with new accounting
standards. She requested that the Committee recommend approval because the firm
has a long history of working with the City. In addition, the fee increase is minimal and
initial work for the 2010 audit will begin shortly. Ald. Fiedler stated that a savings would
be realized because staff continues to prepare some of the work in house. Ald. Werner
noted this was the rationale for filling the accountant position. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Grant from Janesville Road Building and Grant
Program for Mobil Gas Station
Mr. Muenkel stated a fourth application for grant funds was submitted by the property
owner of the Mobil Gas Station located at S73 W16680 Janesville Road. Mr. Bhatti has
requested a $3,000 matching grant for revitalization efforts being done to his property
(parking lot resurfacing, painting, etc.). The bids are in excess of $6,000. The
Community Development Authority approved the grant at its December meeting. Mr.
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Muenkel noted that Ald. Harenda requested that the fence on the northeast portion of
the property be replaced before the funds are given to the applicant. Ald. Werner and
Fiedler both expressed their support. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of
a $3,000 grant for the Mobil Gas Station. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$44,273.29. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
$295,618.41. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$30,245.74. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski.