FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 4/8/2014Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 8, 2014
6:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Soltysiak, Kubacki and Madden. Also present: Alderman
Borgman and Assistant Deputy Clerk Chavie.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Ms. Chavie stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 25, 2014
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the March 25, 2014 minutes. Alderman
Soltysiak seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend approval of Operators' Licenses
for Scott Davis, Robert DeGoey, Lee Dewitt, Brittany Doerr, Daniel Heding, Craig
Kromraj, Carol Mack, Nicole Preschat and Jonathan Schubert. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Approval of Taxi Driver License for Muskego Senior Taxi: Daniel Steele
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve. Alderman Soltysiak seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Request from Acres of Hope and Aspirations to Waive Fee
Mayor explained that Lisa Alberte, the owner of Acres of Hope and Aspirations, is requesting
that the Finance Committee consider waiving the fees for a required Conditional Use Grant.
The cost of the CUG is $600 plus a $500 Developer’s Deposit totaling $1,100. The $600
covers the preparation of documents as a CUG requires a public hearing. Notice of the
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hearing must be published in the newspaper with notification mailed to surrounding property
owners. The Developer’s Deposit is used for any costs the City incurs, such as attorney fees.
Any funds not used are returned to the developer. The CUG is required to operate the care
facility in a residential area and also to allow permanent signage. A permit for the sign will also
be required.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to deny the request; he objects to the City
incurring costs that will not be recovered. Alderman Madden seconded. She believes
the waiver could set a precedent for the future.
Motion Passed 2 in favor 1 opposed.
Alderman Soltysiak voted no.
Recommendation Regarding Dedication and Acceptance of Improvements in and for the Davis
CSM
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Recommendation Regarding Award of Bid - Janesville Road Landscaping
The following bids were received:
Gibraltar Landscape & Construction $206,303.99
Blaze Landscape Contracting, Inc. $164,898.00
Allways Contractors $184,957.90
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend that the bid be awarded to Blaze
Landscape Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $164,898.00. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $98,219.09. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $152.65. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund
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Vouchers in the amount of $232,262.54. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll Transmittals
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Payroll Transmittals in the amount of $320,812.17. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Soltysiak made a motion to adjourn at 6:53 pm. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk