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COWM24.07.23 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES July 23, 2024 5:00 PM Muskego City Hall, CALL TO ORDER W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:16 pm. ROLL CALL rLe, Cay o! �JSKEGO APPROVED Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works & Development Director Kroeger, Finance Administrative Director Mueller, Assistant Finance Director Mustapich, Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss, Utilities Superintendent Bourdo, Information technologies director Loudon, Chief Westphal, Captain Fons, and City Clerk Roller STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE City Clerk Roller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on Friday, July 19, 2024. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Kubacki to Approve. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2024 Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve. Mayor Petfalski recommended a change under the discussion of elected officials' terms and salaries, the last paragraph, it was agreed the increase the Mayor's salary by $5,000 in 2026 and Aldermen expenses at $100/month to begin in January. The correction is "it was agreed to increase by the Aldermen expenses $100/year." COWM24.06.03 Draft.docx Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Amend the Minutes as suggested. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Motion as Amended passed unanimously. Committee of the Whole Minutes — July 23, 2024 Page 12 NEW BUSINESS Discussion Regarding Mayor / Aldermen Salaries Alderman Kubacki felt to get the Mayor's salary in line with other communities to increase by $10,000 for a total of $85,500, including allowances. Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Approve. Motion Passed: 6 - 1 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: Alderperson Decker Fire Department Discussion Mayor Petfalski wanted to discuss the future of the fire department with Muskego being a growing community with a paid volunteer fire department. Rescue calls have increased due to the number of retirement homes in our community. The Fire Department does have daily staff. They have submitted a grant application for 12 employees for 2 years. A response to the grant is expected in September. Mayor Petfalski stated that the future of the Fire Department must still be discussed and this would provide enough time if it needs to go to referendum. Alderperson Wolfe inquired about a possible joint fire department with another community. Alderperson Hammel asked about a review in other communities. Meeting went into Recess at 5:30 pm for the Finance Committee Meeting. Meeting reconvened at 5:45 pm. Road Program Discussion Public Works & Development Director Kroeger and Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss presented a road quality chart providing a yearly plan and estimates of timing of road improvements. The City of Franklin recently adopted a recent plan, and the City of New Berlin is working on a recent plan as well. Meeting went into recess at 6:20 pm for the Common Council meeting for the Public Hearing. Meeting reconvened at 6:55 pm. Discussion on Election Drop Box City Clerk Roller provided information on the pros and cons of having a drop box for absentee ballots with safety as a concern. After discussion, Council members agreed to not reinstate the use of a drop box for the elections. Meeting went into recess at 7:05 pm for the Common Council meeting Meeting reconvened at 7:12 pm 2025 Capital Projects Fund Budgets: Public Works and Development Divisions 1. Special Revenue Funds (Pages 61-62) Project Name Expenditure Parks Projects — All Fields • Baseball: Park Arthur Field Turf Care Field 1, 2 & 3 $3,000 • Baseball: Park Arthur Field 4 Turf (donation to City $400,000) $950,000 • Baseball: Horn Field Safety Improvements $7,000 • Baseball: Jensen Field Safety Improvements $3,000 • Baseball: Kurth Field Safety Improvements $4,500 • Baseball: Denoon Field Safety Improvements $4,000 • Baseball: Bluhm Field Safety Improvements $9,000 Committee of the Whole Minutes — July 23, 2024 Page 13 Dog Park • Yearly Maintenance $2,000 Playgrounds Sets • Misc. Playground Replacement Equipment $10,000 • Wood Chips for all Playgrounds $10,000 Boat Ramps • Lake Denoon Boat Launch ($15,000 for 2025; $135,000 for 2026) $150,000 $15,000 Park Structures & Lots • Moorland Park — Pavilion with Bathrooms water & sewer hookup) 2027 $250,WO • Old Town Hall (tables and chairs to be used by Rec Prog & Hist Soc) $15,000 • Replacement $15,000 TOTAL $1,432,500 $1,047, 500 Project Name Expenditure Conservation — 5-year Capital Plan $25,000 TOTAL $25,000 Consensus: 7 in favor 2. Buildina Division (Pace 34) Project Name Ex enditure Emergency Exit Upgrade $11,000 TOTAL $11,000 Consensus: 7 in favor 3. Plan Division (Page 35) Project Name Ex enditure Banners $8,000 TOTAL $8,000 Consensus: 7 in favor 4. Enaineerina Division (Paaes 36, 37) Project Name Expenditure Road Program(nothing in 2025 Candlewood Subdivision(nothing in 2025 TOTAL Consensus: 7 in favor 5. DPW Division (Pages 38-34 Project Name Expenditure Pickup Truck Replacement It was decided to forego the truck Small Equipment/Tools $5,000 Groundsmaster 4010-D (mower) $120,000 TOTAL $215,500 $125,000 Consensus: 7 in favor Committee of the Whole Minutes — July 23, 2024 Page 14 6. Water Utilitv (Paaes 45-54) Project Name Expenditure Meters $200,000 Crane Truck Water & Sewer $75,000 Relay Water Laterals $125,000 Water Tower Painting $37,000 Safety Equipment $20,000 TOTAL $457, 000 Consensus: 7 in favor 7. Sewer Utility (Pages 55-60 Project Name Expenditure Private Property I & I MMSD Funding) $250,000 Crane Truck Water & Sewer $75,000 Lift Station Upgrade $185,000 Safety Equipment $20,000 TOTAL $456, 500 Consensus: 7 in favor 2025-2029 Capital Budget DRAFT (1).pdf COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW There will not be a meeting on August 13, 2024. Ald. Schroeder formally requested an agenda item on the next Committee of the Whole to discuss the Old Police Station and grant information. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Kubacki to Adjourn at 8:23 pm. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schwer, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Minutes recorded and transcribed by City Clerk Roller.