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CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Borgman and Soltysiak were present as well as Director of Finance and Administration
Mueller and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Committee Member Ald. Schaumberg was absent.
Ald. Wolfe arrived during the meeting. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of the June 26 and July 10, 2012
meetings. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Justin
Agner, Bradley Akers, Robert Bankenbusch, Randi Feierstein, Patrick Gibbons,
Roger Heinichen, Erin Petersen, Carli Redinger, Kali Schulte, Brittany
Skowranski, Sarah Strasser, Gabrielle Truax, Shirley Velie, Holly Wurgler and a
Temporary License for Arthur Benotti (8/24 – 8/26). Ald. Borgman seconded;
motion carried.
Temporary License – Muskego Chamber of Commerce
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell
Fermented Malt Beverages for the Muskego Chamber of Commerce for the
August 3, 2012 Jammin’ on Janesville event. The Muskego Chamber will be located
at North Shore Bank, S74 W17095 Janesville Road. Ald. Soltysiak seconded;
motion carried.
Temporary License and Dance Hall License – Muskego Community Festival
Mr. Bob Bankenbusch was present on behalf of the Muskego Community Festival. The
Festival Committee has submitted the required permit applications for the event. The
committee is requesting to have all permit fees waived. Mayor Chiaverotti stated
everything is the same as has been done in the past. Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages
and Class C Dance Hall License for the Muskego Community Festival. The festival
will be held on August 24, 25 and 26 at Veterans Memorial Park and the City Hall
parking lot. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Temporary Licenses – Common Ground Ministry
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell
Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine for Common Ground Ministry for
September 26, 2012. Common Ground Ministry will hold the annual “Refashion for
Life” event at Callen Construction, S63 W13131 Janesville Road. Ald. Soltysiak
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Proposed Employee Handbook – Articles 1 and 2
Ms. Mueller reviewed the proposed changes to Article 1. She noted that they were
recommended by the labor attorney. The Library Director requested clarification
regarding the Library Board. The following changes were made to Article 1:
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July 24, 2012
Section 1.2 – Changes are highlighted (attached).
Section 1.3 – Page 3 – City Council – Language revised as requested by the Finance
Committee on June 26.
Section 1.3 – Page 4 – The last paragraph was removed pursuant to the attorney. It
was requested that language be drafted to replace what was removed. Ms. Mueller
stated she will consult the attorney.
Ms. Mueller then reviewed Article 2 (Employment Policies) with the committee. She
noted that the City labor attorney has already reviewed the language. Ald. Borgman
moved to approve Articles 1 and 2. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$340,215.57. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount $361,705.37. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried. A brief discussion
took place regarding the voucher for the Muskego Senior Taxi. Ald. Soltysiak wants to
make sure the Purchasing Policy is consistently being followed. Mayor Chiaverotti
stated the voucher could be removed at Council, discussed and voted on separately.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that staff in her department have been training for the financial
upgrade.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Chiaverotti noted that the City’s new domain name is “cityofmuskego.org.” The
e-mail addresses will also be changed; however, the old ones will still work.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Soltysiak moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk