FCM20121211
CITY OF MUSKEGO Unapproved
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday December 11, 2012
Muskego City Hall
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Committee Members Ald.
Borgman, Schaumberg, and Soltysiak were present as well as the Director of Finance
and Administration Mueller. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms.
Mueller stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Schaumberg moved to approve the November 27 minutes. Ald. Borgman
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Operators
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of an Operator’s License for Judy
Covey, Bryon Fennig and Amanda Pollock subject to the licensing requirements
being completed prior to issuance. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Renewal of Dog Fancier Licenses
Ald. Borgman stated discussion was needed regarding the Klinko license; positive and
negative correspondence was submitted by neighbors. Mr. Klinko was present. Gale
Hackl was also present for renewal of her Dog Fancier License. She stated she lives
across the street from the Klinkos and has not experienced any problems with their
dogs. Ald. Borgman noted that there were several complaints on file at the Police
Department. Mr. Klinko stated that there is no loud or prolonged barking. Ald.
Soltysiak stated the Dog Fancier License only addresses the number of dogs allowed;
noise complaints should be directed to the Police Department. If the license is denied,
the petitioner will only be allowed two dogs, but that does not mean the issues will be
resolved. It will not dictate which dog the Klinkos will have to remove. Ald. Borgman
expressed concern that the same issues were brought up last year. Mr. Klinko invited
anyone to visit his property and observe the three dogs.
Mayor Chiaverotti stated that the City of New Berlin just recently removed its limit on the
number of dogs and the need for a fancier permit. Ald. Schaumberg moved to
approve renewal of the following Dog Fanicer Licenses for 2013:
Geske (S78 W16772 Spinnaker Drive)
Hackl (S63 W12820 Emerson Drive)
Hassmann (S102 W21340 Kelsey Drive)
Klinko (W142 S6886 Tess Corners Drive)
Kubisiak (W142 S6930 Belmont Drive)
Reher (W187 S10740 Muskego Dam Drive)
Russ (S65 W13964 Janesville Road)
Ryback (W147 S6690 Woodland Place)
Ald. Borgman seconded; motion carried.
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December 11, 2012
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Letter of Credit Reduction (Oak Ridge Glen)
The City Engineer has recommended a reduction to the Letter of Credit in the amount of
$194,644 for the Oak Ridge Glen Subdivision. Ald. Borgman moved to recommend
approval. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Severance Pay Plan and Separation Agreement and
General Release
A total severance in the amount of $10,369 is proposed for the eliminated Floater
position. The Mayor stated the City does not have a policy regarding this issue. The
proposal is consistent with what was done in the past. The handbook will address in the
future. Ald. Soltysiak moved to recommend approval. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Declaring Certain Delinquent Personal Property Taxes to be
Uncollectible
The Finance and Administration Director has determined that the following personal
property taxes are uncollectible:
2004 Aqualins $25.63
Marek Lithographics 659.24
Pro-Waste 66.35
2005 Built Rite Garages 66.58
Driscoll Log Furniture Factory 130.73
Wings & Whitetails Taxidermy 36.70
2006 ABB Automation 13.83
Bauer Sign 745.85
Beef O’Brady’s 24.80
Caribbean Tan 172.34
Driscoll Log Furniture Factory 101.15
Fehr Neon LLC 0.84
Wings & Whitetails Taxidermy 38.72
Window Specialists 70.22
2007 ABB Automation 4.06
Bauer Sign 217.91
Beef O’Brady’s 478.14
Geoff Christ Tax Service 5.34
Caribbean Tan 128.06
Driscoll Log Furniture Factory 85.04
Matrix Moving Systems Inc. 39.96
Fehr Neon LLC 0.86
RJ Elecric 213.57
Scheer Photo 96.10
Sensations Day Spa 155.94
Wings & Whitetails Taxidermy 44.06
Total to be written off in 2012 $3,622.02
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend that the delinquent taxes are uncollectible.
Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
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December 11, 2012
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$183,658.39. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $1,273,377.87. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Borgman moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Payroll
Transmittals in the amount $264,830. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller stated that the tax rate has been set at $16.19 per thousand. This
represents a decrease of .47% or eight cents compared to the prior year. The City’s
liability insurance renewal came in with a slight decrease, which will offset any increase
in property insurance. Lastly, the third quarter general fund net revenues over
expenditures resulted in an increase of $75,000 or 2.66% over the prior year. Year-end
results should be positive unless an unforeseen event occurs.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Ald. Schaumberg
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy City Clerk