FCM20110712
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 8/23/11
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Schaumberg, Fiedler, Werner (arrived at 6:07 p.m.) were present. Also present:
Community Development Director Jeff Muenkel, Assessor Laura Mecha, Deputy Clerk
Blenski, Ald. Harenda and Soltysiak (arrived at 6:21 p.m.) Those present recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. The Deputy Clerk stated the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of the minutes of June 14, 2011. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Tracy Bergmann, Jason Bradley, James Gunton, Annie Heidenreich, Joel Ivalis,
Shirley Knight, Nancy Konkel, Julie Meil, Lisa Mutter, Mary O’Connor, Stephen
Panitzke, Jodine Paulsen, and Gordon Shafer subject to the licensing
requirements being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Schaumberg seconded;
motion carried.
Recommend Appointment of Change of Agent for Mama Mias of Muskego
A request to change the agent to Tabitha McBride for the “Class B” Retailers’ License
held by Mama Mias of Muskego was submitted. Ms. McBride was not in attendance.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of the change of agent for Mama Mias
of Muskego. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages
Muskego Corvette Club – August 27, 2011
Mr. Bill Schneider was present on behalf of the organization. The Corvette Club is
requesting a temporary license to sell fermented malt beverages for its annual car show
to be held August 27. The event has been held for the past several years and nothing
will be different. A member of the club is a licensed operator and will serve at the event.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of the license as applied for. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of Outside Dance Permit for JD’s on Hillendale, W191
S6409 Hillendale Drive, for July 23
Ms. Diane Jackson was present on behalf of JD’s on Hillendale. She submitted an
Application for an Outside Dance Permit for July 23. She asked if she could add an
additional date of August 20 to the application. Mayor Chiaverotti and the Committee
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members agreed. The establishment is planning a 1 Anniversary Party on July 23
from 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Elvis Fest on August 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Outside Dance Permits for
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July 23, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and August 20, 2011 – 5:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approval of City Hall Signage and Lighting (Community Development Director)
(Ald. Werner arrived.) Mr. Muenkel explained that the Finance Committee directed staff
to pursue alternative bids for the City Hall signage upgrades that were approved as part
of the 2011 Capital Budget last year. Staff sent out requests for additional bids. Mr.
Muenkel recommends acceptance of the proposal submitted by Lemberg Sign &
Lighting for Package #1 with the refurbished option totaling $19,090. The $19,090 cost
will allow additional funds for miscellaneous landscaping, lighting costs (electrical
installation), and monies to possibly refurbish some of the City Hall signage. The
proposed signage will allow the installation of an electronic reader board sign in the
future. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of the Lemberg Sign &
Lighting Package #1 in the amount of $19,090. Ald. Schaumberg seconded;
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Approval of Revaluation and Maintenance Services Contract with
Tyler Technologies Appraisal & Tax Division (City Assessor)
Ms. Mecha stated that she is currently working without a contract. The proposed
contract will provide maintenance and revaluation services during the period August 1,
2011 through July 31, 2014. The revaluation scheduled for the year 2013 will cost
about $122,000. Mayor Chiaverotti stated the committee can approve the contract
contingent upon the City Attorney’s review. Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend
approval of the contract. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of 2011 Cost of Living Adjustment for Nonrepresented
Employees
Mayor Chiaverotti explained that funds were placed in the 2011 budget to provide a 1%
increase for all employees. The represented employees agreed to no increase for
2011. A memo was submitted to the Common Council on behalf of the nonrepresented
employees requesting a 1% cost of living adjustment. The Mayor noted that not all the
nonrepresented employees were in support of the increase. Ald. Fiedler recalls holding
off on the cost of living increase for the nonrepresented employees until after the union
contracts were settled. Since the represented employees did not receive the increase,
he does not support the nonrepresented employees receiving it. (Ald. Harenda and
Soltysiak arrived at 6:21 p.m.) Ald. Werner and Schaumberg agreed stating that was
only fair and equitable. Ald. Werner moved to defer to council without a
recommendation. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Recommend Approval of CDA Expenditure for Tess Corners/Janesville Road
Streetscaping Design (Community Development Director)
Mr. Muenkel stated the Community Development Authority is asking to spend existing
funds not to exceed $7,000 for new streetscaping designs for Janesville Road in the
Tess Corners area. He noted that all expenditures above $5,000 by the Community
Development Authority must be approved by the Common Council. The CDA received
a quote in the amount of $6,700 for design services from the consulting firm Graef who
is already performing the streetscaping design for the city along Janesville Road from
Moorland to Racine Avenue. Mr. Muenkel questioned if the Finance Committee would
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approve the consulting firm Graef without the need to go through the request for
proposal process. Ald. Werner commented that the City previously selected Graef
based on cost through a recent request for proposal for another project in the city. He is
in favor of using the consulting firm Graef for the project. Mayor Chaiverotti stated it
makes sense to use the same consulting firm for both projects. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval of CDA expenditure for an amount not to exceed $7,000 for
Tess Corners/Janesville Road Streetscaping Design. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount $79,877.33. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount
$94.11. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the
amount $266,008.98. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Ald. Werner seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk