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
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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
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• 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.