FCM20110524
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 6/28/2011
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Schaumberg and Fiedler were present. Ald. Werner was absent. Also present: Ald.
Snead, Harenda, Borgman, Soltysiak, 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. Fiedler moved for approval of the minutes of April 26, 2011. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Matthew Anderson, Jenny Bergez, Kenneth Bitter Jr., Nancy Churchill, Reena
Fragassi, Terri Kadow, Keri Kletecka, Josephine Krajewski, John Krause, Robert
Layne, James Lovald, Natalie McDonald, Carrie Lynn McElroy, David Muenzberg,
Julie Peltonen, Tracy Roeszler, Ericka Shulta, Melissa Sorce, Jill Stelmaszewski,
Mark Stoiber, Debra Ann Storms, Jacalyn Szopinski, Victoria Voss, Duane
Weltzien and Ann Zimmer subject to the licensing requirements being completed
prior to issuance. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
It was noted that the application submitted by Travis Richards was withdrawn. Ald.
Fiedler moved to refund $40 for the license fee since the application was
withdrawn. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages
Mr. Ken Bitter was present on behalf of the Muskego Lions Club. The organization is
applying for the license to operate at the west side of the Muskego Tire & Auto building
located at S73 W16437 Janesville Road. The Lions Club is requesting a temporary
license to sell fermented malt beverages at the June 3 “Jammin’ on Janesville” event.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of the license. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Chiaverotti noted that discussion regarding refilling the vacant Library positions
would be removed from the agenda. It will be discussed by the Library Board first.
Recommendation Regarding Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (PPII)
Reduction Policy and Sanitary Sewer Backup Prevention Policy (BPP) and Grant
Programs
City Engineer Dave Simpson was present. He stated that the City has been working on
both policies and programs for quite some time as a result of the July 2010 rain event.
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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District has created a funding source to allow
communities to develop PPII reduction programs. Mr. Simpson introduced Andy Lukas.
Mr. Lukas stated he is an engineer with Brown & Caldwell and specializes in infiltration
and inflow reduction. His firm was selected as the prime contractor to work with MMSD
because of its qualifications. He worked with Dave Simpson to draft the proposed
policies for the City. Mr. Simpson stated the City Attorney has reviewed and approved
the policies. The Public Works Committee has recommended moving forward with the
policies and grant programs. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation to Purchase Public Utilities Pickup Truck
Three quotes were requested, but only one was received. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend acceptance of quote received from Holz Motors in the amount of
$16,233 for a pickup truck for the Public Utilities Department. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Acceptance of Proposal Submitted by Ayres
Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design Services
City Engineer Simpson stated that as part of the Janesville Road Reconstruction Project
any utilities in that corridor must be relocated. Ayres Associates is doing the design
work for the County, and has submitted a proposal to complete the survey and design
work for the City’s utilities. Ayres proposes to complete the work for a cost of $16,500.
The Public Works Committee has recommended approval. Mr. Simpson stated that
Ald. Fiedler expressed concerns regarding liability insurance; the City Attorney also had
a few concerns. Those have all been addressed. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend
acceptance of the proposal. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Dedication of Public Improvements and Release of
Surety for Zlensky CSM
Mr. Simpson stated that a small two inch force main was installed in conjunction with a
land division done on Boxhorn Drive by Orlo Zlensky. The official dedication date will
be the date of connection of the first home to the new sanitary line. Ald. Fiedler moved
to recommend acceptance of the dedication of public improvements and release
of cash surety for the Zlensky CSM. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Application for Lake Planning Grant on behalf of
Lake Denoon Advancement Association
Community Development Director Muenkel was present. He stated that the Lake
Denoon Advancement Association would like SEWRPC to prepare a Lake Management
Plan for Lake Denoon. The estimated cost is $13,500, of which $10,000 would be
covered by a grant from the DNR. The Lake Association would pay the remaining
$3,500. The Lake Association is not eligible to apply for the DNR grant, and has
requested that the City do so on its behalf. Mr. Muenkel stated the grant money could
be received in advance; the City should not have to provide a substantial amount of
money up front. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
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Recommendation Regarding Lease Agreement with Eddie Schaefer for Park
Arthur South Section
Mayor Chiaverotti stated the language is the same as past agreements. Ald.
Schaumberg moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion
carried.
Recommendation Regarding Signage for City Hall/Police Department Site
Mr. Muenkel stated $25,000 was approved in the City’s 2011 capital budget for signage
and lighting improvements at the City Hall/Police Department site. It was anticipated
that $10,000 would be needed for lighting and $15,000 for new signage. The quotes
obtained for the lighting were between $10,000 and $14,000. Staff now recommends
that the lighting be postponed as it may be more efficient to do it when the parking lot is
reconstructed. The parking lot is failing and will need to be addressed in the future.
The Public Works Department could refurbish the existing light poles.
Regarding the signage, Mr. Muenkel stated he reviewed options to replace the existing
signs on Racine Avenue and Pioneer Drive as well as new signs in front of the Police
Department and City Hall. The Police Department needs signage as many people do
not realize where the building is located. Mr. Muenkel stated he obtained quotes from
Badger Lighting & Signs because they did the City’s most recent signs on Racine
Avenue and College. Multiple bids were obtained when the Racine Avenue sign was
done last year. Badger Lighting & Signs was over $2,000 less at the time.
Mr. Muenkel stated that Badger presented several signage options, including the
addition of an electronic messaging sign. The following options were discussed:
Option 1: Traditional Racine Avenue monument sign along with new signs in front of
the Police Department and City Hall and a new Pioneer Drive monument sign.
$20,761.93
Option 2: Modern Racine Avenue monument sign along with new signs in front of the
Police Department and City Hall and a new Pioneer Drive monument sign.
$21,006.08
Option 3: Modern or traditional Racine Avenue monument sign (with electronic
messaging) along with new signs in front of the Police Department and City Hall and a
new Pioneer Drive monument sign.
Modern - $31,839.92, Traditional - $32,084.07
Mr. Muenkel stated other options included not replacing the sign on Pioneer Drive and
replacing the Racine Avenue sign and include electronic messaging; the cost could
remain under the $25,000. Mr. Muenkel stated that a Council resolution would be
required if the total purchase exceeded $25,000. He is looking for input and direction.
Discussion:
Ald. Soltysiak - Obtain additional quotes. Mr. Muenkel stated quotes were just obtained
last year. Staff worked with Badger because the Council determined earlier that it
wanted the new signs to match the gateway signage.
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Ald. Harenda - Only $15,000 should be spent on the signage as that is what was
budgeted. The other $10,000 was supposed to be for lighting.
Ald. Soltysiak - Agreed that only $15,000 should be spent.
Ald. Fiedler - Spend $25,000 this year on the signage and add the reader board next
year.
Ald. Schaumberg - Believes multiple bids were already obtained.
Mayor Chiaverotti - There are costs to have staff spend time obtaining additional bids.
Mr. Muenkel stated he will come back to the Committee with quotes from other
companies and specific cost breakdown for sign options.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount $170,113.09. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Tax Checks in the amount
$194.08. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the
amount $422,347.42. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.