FCM20111025
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 11/22/2011
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Schaumberg, Fiedler and Werner were present as well as Finance and Administration
Director Sharon Mueller. Also present: Ald. Snead and Borgman and City Engineer
Dave Simpson. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mueller noted that
the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on October 21.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Schaumberg moved for approval of the minutes of October 11, 2011. Ald.
Werner seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Heidi
Flemmer, Nicole Hense and Lynda Kisting subject to the licensing requirements
being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Werner seconded; motion carried.
Temporary “Class B” License for the Muskego Chamber of Commerce
The Mayor stated an application was submitted on behalf of the Muskego Chamber of
Commerce for a temporary license to sell fermented malt beverages and wine for the
Country Christmas to be held on November 19, 2011. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval of a Temporary License for the Sale of Fermented Malt
Beverages and Wine for the Muskego Chamber of Commerce for November 19,
2011. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
New Agent for Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Wal-Mart Stores has applied to have Mr. Zeke Radovanovic be appointed as the new
corporate agent for the “Class A” liquor license. Mr. Radovanovic was present. Mayor
Chiaverotti noted that Police Chief Geiszler approved Mr. Radovanovic as the new
agent. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler seconded;
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Agreement between Graef and the City for the
Design of Multiuse Recreational Path on Woods Road
City Engineer Simpson was present. He stated that the Committee of the Whole made
a recommendation to move forward with construction of the Woods Road recreational
trail from Racine Avenue to Quietwood Drive in 2012. Staff prepared a Request for
Proposals for the project. Three firms submitted proposals. Mr. Simpson is
recommending award of the design services contract to Graef-USA, Inc. The proposed
agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Ald. Fiedler moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried. Ald. Fiedler
also noted that the Public Works Committee recommended Graef-USA, Inc.
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Recommendation Regarding Agreement between R.A. Smith and the City for
Design Services for the Reconstruction of Pioneer Drive
Mr. Simpson stated that the reconstruction of Pioneer Drive was discussed during the
budget process. If the project is to be constructed in 2012, Request for Proposals had
to be prepared and dispersed for the design services. Five firms submitted proposals.
A committee of four individuals reviewed the proposals and rated R.A. Smith the
highest. There was no recommendation from the Public Works Committee. He
requests that the Finance Committee review the agreement and recommend approval
to the Council. Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval. Ald. Fiedler
seconded. Mr. Simpson stated that the project was originally scheduled to be done in
2014. The Mayor stated that the business owners requested that the project be moved
up so that they would not be subjected to three years of construction. They did not want
to wait until after the Janesville Road project. Ald. Werner stated that the business
owners appreciate that the project will take place in conjunction with the Janesville
Road project, which should minimize the potential loss of revenue. Mr. Simpson stated
that a representative from R. A. Smith was present if there were any questions. Motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount $350,685.73. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the
amount $330,918.21. Ald. Fiedler seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that she was pleased to report that the call with Moody’s went
extremely well. She noted the following: they view the City’s financial operations as
very well managed; they are pleased with the City’s tax base, affordable debt limits and
also the healthy reserves. The Mayor noted that Paul Thompson would be present at
the Common Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Fiedler moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.