COWM.2023.11.13 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
November 13, 2023
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
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*APPROVED
Present: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Terrence, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki,
Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Kapusta
Also Present: Finance & Administrative Director Mueller, Assistant Finance & Administrative Director
Mustapich, Planning Manager Trzebiatowski, Chief Westphal, Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss,
Information Technologies Director Loudon, Human Resource Director Croteau, Library Director Larson,
Recreation Manager Dunn, and Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the
open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Kubacki to Approve.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Terrence, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki,
Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Terrence, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki,
Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
Salary Study Introduction and Discussion
Mayor Petfalski gave a brief introduction stating that we want to make sure we are competitive so that
not only can we recruit employees, but also maintain those who have been here that do a good job for
us. He thanked Ms. Croteau, Ms. Mueller and Ms. Mustapich who did all of the legwork as well as the
Department Heads for all of the hard work. Then he turned the meeting over to Ms. Croteau.
Ms. Croteau presented the 2023 Salary Study for Non -Represented Employees. The City has a policy
to review salary ranges for non -represented employees every 5 years; the last study was conducted in-
house in 2019 and prior to that was in 2013 conducted by outside consultants. She talked about the
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process and the total fiscal impact. She sated that it will be funded primarily by the increase in state
shared revenue and was accounted for in the 2024 Budget.
Following the presentation there was a brief discussion with questions and answers. Aldermen also
asked Department Heads their opinions of the study results. It was stated that they appreciate the
process; it will help us be competitive and they are excited to see staff get pulled up to the minimum of
new range.
Mayor Petfalski asked the Aldermen if they were comfortable moving forward with this at the next
Council Meeting. The salary study was well received.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None/No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Schroeder,- seconded by Alderperson Madden to Adjourn at 6:16 pm.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Terrence, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Kubacki,
Alderperson Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp.