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CCM.2023.04.18 (Appr-Org)CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES April 18, 2023 6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Organizational Meeting IAPPROVED \ k ae Cary a! i.MUSKEGO Prior to the meeting being called to order, the Honorable Judge Lisa Warwick administered the Oath of Office and presented the newly elected candidates a Certificate of Election to the following: • Mayor Richard R. Petfalski, Jr. • Alderperson District 2 Bob Hammel • Alderperson District 4 Thomas Kapusta • Alderperson District 6 Kevin Kubacki • Alderperson District 7 Eileen Madden CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderpersons Hammel, Terrence, Kapusta, Schroeder, Kubacki and Madden. Also present: Judge Warwick, City Attorney Warchol, Chief Westphal, and Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp. Absent: Alderperson Wolfe STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law. NEW BUSINESS Comments from Judge Warwick Judge Warwick spoke briefly and thanked everyone for the opportunity to swear in elected officials. She also thanked all for their service to the community. She ended with a quote from Mark Twain, "Always do right; it will gratify some people and astonish the rest." Comments from Newly Elected Officials Mayor Petfalski and Alderpersons Hammel, Kapusta, Kubacki, and Madden all made brief comments and thanked family, constituents, and City staff. Mayor Petfalski congratulated the candidates. Election of Common Council President The Mayor explained the election process. • The following nominations were made: o Alderperson Madden; 5 nominations o Alderperson Kubacki; 1 nomination Common Council Organizational Meeting April 18, 2023 Page 12 • The following votes were cast: o Alderperson Madden; 4 votes o Alderperson Kubacki; 2 votes Mayor Petfalski congratulated Alderperson Madden as the new Council President. Vote of Recommendation to the Mayor for Council Representative to the Plan Commission • The following nominations were made: o Alderperson Kubacki; 5 nominations o Alderperson Terrence; 1 nomination The following votes were cast: o Alderperson Kubacki; 6 votes Appointment of Council Representative to the Plan Commission by the Mayor Mayor Petfalski congratulated Alderperson Kubacki on his appointment as Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Election of Council Representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District • The following nomination was made: o Alderperson Kapusta; 6 nominations • The following votes were cast: o Alderperson Kapusta; 6 votes Mayor Petfalski congratulated Alderperson Kapusta as the Council Representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District. CITY OFFICIALS' REPORTS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW Mayor Petfalski stated the Committee Appointments would be made at the next Common Council Meeting, April 25, 2023. Also, at the next COW, he asked Alderpersons to come prepared with ideas of what to work towards in the next year (ie: Old PD, salary studies, fire protection growth). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Alderperson Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6.21 pm. Alderperson Schroeder seconded; motion carried. Minutes recorded & transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp.