FCM20121113
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 11/27/12
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday November 13, 2012
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Borgman, Schaumberg, and Soltysiak were present as well as Ald. Glazier,
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.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for
Brittani Hanson, Sandra Hoormann, Kenneth Metz, Barry Moore, Katie Musurlian
and Lindsey Phenis subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior
to issuance. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT
Ms. Vicki Hellenbrand of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause was present to review the
highlights of the City’s 2011 financial statements. She acknowledged the work done by
Sharon Mueller and her staff and their attention to detail. Ms. Hellenbrand stated the
general fund balance was very healthy and in compliance with the City’s policy. She
noted that the City’s general obligation debt was also in a very favorable position. The
City’s sewer utility is fine. However, the water utility has a declining net income, and will
have to be observed over the next year. Mayor Chiaverotti thanked Ms. Hellenbrand for
her attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Authorization for the Mayor to Approve Vouchers
Ald. Borgman moved to authorize the Mayor to approve vouchers due to the
cancellation of the December 25 Council meeting. Ald. Schaumberg seconded;
motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Proposal for Facilities Study
Mr. Muenkel stated that $50,000 was budgeted for the completion of a Facilities Study.
A Request for Proposal was prepared; eight firms submitted proposals. A City staff
committee recommends the firm of Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $39,880. Mr. Muenkel stated that Zimmerman Architectural has
experience in all types of municipal buildings. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Schaumberg seconded.
Discussion:
Ald. Soltysiak – Was not in favor when the money was budgeted. Is still not in favor of
it. He does believe some facilities need to be addressed, such as the Parks Building
and the Parks Facilities. However, he does not feel a comprehensive study for all
facilities is needed at this time.
Mayor – the study gives us an opportunity to look at everything in a cost effective way.
Motion carried with Ald. Borgman and Ald. Schaumberg voting yes and Ald.
Soltysiak voting no.
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November 13, 2012
Recommendation Regarding Completing Badertscher Project in 2012
Mr. Zagar stated development of a driveway and parking area at the Badertscher
Preserve were budgeted in 2013. However, he would like to complete the project now.
A quote in the amount of $6,670 was received from the contractor working at the site.
Conditions are favorable to complete the project at this time. The Conservation Special
Revenue Fund has money to cover the expenditure. Ald. Borgman moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$113,933.31. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $972,712.18. Ald. Schaumberg seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Payroll
Transmittals in the amount $621,901.19. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Soltysiak moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk