FCM20121023
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 11/27/12
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday October 23, 2012
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Borgman, Schaumberg, and Soltysiak were present as well as Police Chief Geiszler,
Conservation Coordinator Zagar, Community Development Director Muenkel and
Deputy Clerk Blenski. 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 October 9, 2012 meeting. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Temporary License – Friends of the Muskego Public Library
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of a Temporary License to Sell
Fermented Malt Beverages and Wine for Friends of the Muskego Public Library.
The license is for the Murder and Mayhem event to be held on November 9. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Back Pay for Former Employees
Mayor Chiaverotti stated there is a request to provide the 2% COLA increase to
employees who no longer work for the City. The options available are:
A. Reward all past employees with retro pay that were employed in 2012 including
those that were terminated, quit or retired.
B. Reward all past employees that were employed in 2012 excluding those
terminated or not succeeding in probation.
C. Reward only the employees that retired in 2012.
D. Provide no retro pay to any employees that were employed in 2012 whose
employment ended before the Council action regarding the 2% (8/28/12).
Ald. Borgman – supports Option A
Ald. Soltysiak – supports Option D
Ald. Schaumberg – supports Option B
Ald. Soltysiak suggested sending the issue to the Common Council without a
recommendation from the Committee. He believes the entire Council should make the
determination.
Police Chief Geiszler stated his department had three employees who retired in 2012
and did not receive the COLA. The employees have a total of 98 accumulated years of
service. He believes that any employee who worked during 2012 should receive the
cost of living adjustment. The only reason the employees did not receive it is because
the Council did not take action on the matter until after they retired from the City. Chief
Geiszler stated this is an issue of fairness. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend
approval of Option A. Motion died for lack of a second. Ald. Soltysiak moved to
forward to the Common Council without a recommendation from the Finance
Committee. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried. The matter will be placed
on the November 13 agenda.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
October 23, 2012
Recommendation Regarding Partners for Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Conservation Coordinator Zagar requested the City consider entering into a “Partners
for Fish and Wildlife” agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for a restoration
project at the Badertscher Preserve. The project would remove invasive shrub species
underneath the large mature oak trees. The overall project cost is anticipated to be
$12,400. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife program would provide $5,700 with the City
contributing $3,540 in funds and $3,160 in the form of in-kind services. The $3,540
would come from the Conservation Special Revenue Account. Ald. Borgman moved
to recommend approval to enter into the agreement. Ald. Schaumberg seconded;
motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Business Recruitment Rewards Program
Community Development Director Muenkel stated the CDA has been working on the
implementation of a rewards program, which is a result of the City’s newly adopted
Marketing Plan. The program would be a mechanism for the City to have the public and
brokers recruit businesses to locate here. Individuals who qualify would be rewarded a
“Finder’s Fee.” A similar program was implemented in Grandview, Missouri and was
successful. That program was used as a template for the one proposed for Muskego.
Mr. Muenkel stated implementation of the program would be on a trial basis. Funding
would come from CDA monies. The program would begin following adoption by the
Council. Ald. Soltysiak would like this to mirror the other CDA programs with respect to
restricting participation for elected officials and board members up to a period of time
following the end of their term or appointment. Mr. Muenkel stated he will review the
other programs. Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Waukesha County Property Purchase and
Wisconsin Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program
Mr. Muenkel appeared before the Committee to discuss the potential acquisition of the
BP parcel and the Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program. The City could
potentially acquire the BP parcel from the Waukesha County for $1. The CDA has
recommended that the City pursue acquisition of this parcel. It is in the City’s
Redevelopment District #2 and would be in the future amended TIF District #8. While
the gasoline tanks were removed, there is still known soil contamination, which is
reflected in the environmental study that was done. If the City does not acquire the
parcel, the County will put it on the market and sell it “as is.” There is a concern that the
parcel will sit vacant for an extended period of time.
Mr. Muenkel stated he has learned that there is money readily available for site cleanup
under the Wisconsin DNR’s Ready for Reuse Program. The program allows up to 78%
of the cleanup costs. The 22% balance would come from CDA monies. The CDA is
recommending that the City acquire the parcel, pursue the DNR grant to clean it up and
then put it back on the market. It is believed this will foster a better development on the
parcel. The 22% and other associated costs could be recouped when the parcel is sold.
Mr. Muenkel noted that the County has to remove everything on the lot; the City would
not purchase the property until it was vacant.
Discussion:
Ald. Borgman:
It sounds like an awful lot of work. How do we guarantee our 22%?
Ald. Soltysiak:
Good investment even if City breaks even.
Ald. Harenda:
Expressed concern about the contamination across the street at the former Shell
station. The cleanup could be dramatic and the City could be buying liability
without knowing the cost. Would like to see the studies that were done.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 3
October 23, 2012
Ald. Glazier:
The risk is greater to the City if the parcel is not acquired.
Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval to acquire the BP property and to
authorize the submittal of an application for a Wisconsin Ready for Reuse Grant.
Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$358,563.29. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $306,740.21. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt Service
in the amount $281,020.73. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Payroll
Transmittals in the amount $267,545.55. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Soltysiak moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk