FCM.2023.09.05 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 5, 2023
5:15 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
APPROVED
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Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Also present: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Terrence, Alderperson Kubacki; City Attorney
Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Finance & Administrative Director Mueller,
Assistant Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Planning Manager Trzebiatowski, Library
Director Larson, Information Technologies Director Louden, Chief Westphal, Captain Fons, Officer
Pelock and City Clerk Roller.
Sergeant Monreal arrived at 5:20 pm.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
City Clerk Roller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Finance Committee Minutes - August 15, 2023
FCM.2023.08.15 DRAFT.docx
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Approve.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
2022 AUDIT PRESENTATION
Audit Presentation
Ms. Wendy Unger, Partner, Baker -Tilley; provided a high-level summary of the 2022 Audit. Review of
the financial statements, internal controls and tested year-end balances and review draft documents
prepared by management.
Baker Tilly provided a clean unmodified opinion: highest level of assurance which can be obtained from
Baker Tilley and consistent with types of past opinions City of Muskego has received in the
past and a very positive conclusion from an audit perspective.
Ms. Unger stated she was very happy to note that there were no material weaknesses with the control
structure, operating environment and risk assessment from an audit perspective; very positive.
The City of Muskego has a policy is to maintain 17% or $2.9 million of the subsequent operating budget
year within the Fund Budget. The City ended the year with $7.7 million, which is at 45%; well in
compliance within Muskego's policy.
Finance Committee Minutes
September 5, 2023 Page 12
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Approval of a Resolution of Eligibility for Exemption from the County Library Tax Levy for
2024
County Library Tax Exemption Letter to Municipalities.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of Bond Reduction (Home Path Financial LP)
Finance Memo - Home Path Financial LP Bond Reduction.docx L005-Cobblestone MNP.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of Letter of Credit Reduction (PHW Muskego, Inc.)
Finance Memo - PHW Muskego, Inc LOC Reduction.docx LOC2 Presbyterian Homes.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of Vacant Land Purchase (Hillendale Drive)
Finance Memo - City of Muskego to purchase of vacant land 11214 Hillendale Drive.docx Binderl-
Appraisal Report.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of Reduction of Cash Deposit (Baseler)
Common Council - Baseler Court cash reduction.docx LOC1-BaselerMNP.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 0 - 0
Voting For: None
Voting Against: None
LICENSE APPROVAL
Recommend Approval for Outside Dance Permit to T.J.'s Roundabout, LLC (d/b/a T.J.'s Roundabout)
located at S102W19570 Kelsey Dr. for September 16, 2023 from 3 pm to 10:30 pm (Benefit)
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Recommend Approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $81,643.66.
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Voucher Report - Alpha.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Finance Committee Minutes
September 5, 2023 Page 13
VOUCHER APPROVAL (continued)
Recommend Approval of Tax Vouchers in the amount of $291.17.
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Voucher Report - Alpha.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of General Fund Vouchers in the amount of $306,823.18.
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Voucher Report - Alpha.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Wolfe to Recommend for Approval.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Recommend Approval of Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $413,012.60.
Vouchers - Total Sheet.pdf
Voucher Report - Alpha.pdf
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve.
Motion Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None/No action taken.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None/No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Adjourn at 5:30 pm.. Motion
Passed: 3 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded and transcribed by City Clerk Roller.