FCM20110125
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 2/8/2011
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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, City Engineer Simpson, Captain La
Tour, 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 on January 21, 2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the January 11, 2011 minutes. Ald. Werner
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Kevin Liberto and Laura Passehl subject to the licensing requirements being
completed prior to issuance. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Request of Little Muskego Yacht Club to Place Temporary Race Course Markers
Ald. Fiedler moved to approve the annual request of the Little Muskego Yacht
Club to place temporary race course markers on Little Muskego Lake from May 1
through September 30, 2011. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Temporary License for St. Leonard Home & School
Crystal Roecker was present on behalf of the organization. An adult social is planned
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for March 19 to celebrate St. Leonard School’s 50 anniversary. Ald. Fiedler moved
to approve a Temporary License to Sell Wine and Fermented Malt Beverages for
St. Leonard Home & School for March 19, 2011. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Police Department Vehicle
Police Captain La Tour was present to request authorization to purchase a 2011 Ford
Expedition from Ewald Automotive Group. Ewald was awarded the 2011 State bid for
fleet vehicles. The purchase price is $26,445. The number of vehicles for the
department will remain the same. Either the existing Ford Expedition will be sold or
another vehicle that the department believes should no longer be utilized. Ald. Fiedler
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Employee Compensation Progression Program
The Mayor stated he brought the issue before the Finance Committee to discuss the
funding options. He also expressed concern regarding the proposed program itself. It
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will take an employee anywhere from 12 to 17 years to move through the salary range
depending on performance. In contrast, represented employees move through their
steps in three years. Mayor Johnson stated the nonrepresented employees feel they
are being taken advantage of. He agrees that there are fairness issues. He believes it
is important to retain good employees.
Mayor Johnson stated there are three financing options:
Do nothing until 2012.
Use 2010 surplus funds.
Use 2011 funds if available.
The Mayor also noted that he removed the ability for an employee to obtain a “bonus”
once the maximum of the salary range was reached. He renamed the program to
reflect that it was a compensation progression program.
Comments from Committee Members:
Ald. Fiedler
Prefers the annual award continue. An employee should continue to be
compensated for performance even if at the top of the salary scale.
Regarding the financing: Prefers use of 2010 funds for 2011 and use of 2011
funds for 2012, and eventually fitting this into the budget.
Ald. Werner
Agrees that 2010 funds could be used for 2011. Believes the Council needs to
review during the budget process for 2012.
Recommendation Regarding Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit Amount
for Zlensky
Mayor Johnson stated the Plan Commission approved a four-lot land division on
Boxhorn Drive for Zlensky. The Developer’s Agreement is standard. Ald. Fiedler
moved to recommend approval of the Developer’s Agreement and Letter of Credit
Amount. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Proposals Submitted by Ruekert & Mielke for Ryan
Creek Interceptor Planning and Lift Station Hydraulic Analyses and Force Main
Design
City Engineer Simpson was present. Ruekert & Mielke has submitted proposals for the
next two phases of the Ryan Creek Interceptor project. Ald. Fiedler noted that the
Public Works Committee recommended acceptance of the proposals. Ald. Werner
moved to recommend acceptance of the proposals submitted by Ruekert &
Mielke for Ryan Creek Interceptor Planning and Lift Station Hydraulic Analyses
and Force Main Design. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Proposal Submitted by Graef for Storm Sewer
Design from Catalina and Cornell to Tess Corners Creek
Mr. Simpson noted that this issue was also reviewed by the Public Works Committee.
He recommends acceptance of the proposal submitted by Graef - USA, Inc. for the
design of a storm sewer to relieve the flooding at the intersection of Catalina and
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Cornell. Ald. Fiedler stated that Public Works Committee recommended acceptance of
the base bid in the amount of $17,950. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend
acceptance of the proposal submitted by Graef - USA, Inc. for the storm sewer
design. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Proposed Fireworks Ordinance, Amendement to
Deposit and Forfeiture and Review of Permit Fee
The Mayor stated that the proposed ordinance was generated based on the last
discussion at Committee of the Whole. The ordinance is on tonight’s Council agenda
for first reading. The other issue for the Committee to review is an increase of $50 for a
forfeiture for a fireworks violation. The forfeiture is currently $75 and Chief Geiszler is
proposing it be increased to $125; the total fine would be increased from $145.50 to
$208.50. Captain La Tour stated that the proposed increase was based on research
done by the department. Ald. Fiedler discussed increasing the forfeiture amount more.
He wants to encourage more people to obtain a permit. Ald. Werner stated the
proposed increase was reasonable. Lastly, the Mayor requested the Committee review
the permit fee, which currently is $35. He believes the fee should be reduced to
encourage residents to obtain a permit. The Committee recommended the fee be
reduced to $15.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$94,339.67. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount of
$83,679.98. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
$408,610.02. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that there is a working copy of the City’s 2011 budget on the intranet.
A hard copy will be provided if requested.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Werner moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.