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April 15, 2025 ►``
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue USKEGO
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ii Aii''Mil
APPROVED
Prior to the meeting being called to order, the Honorable Judge Lisa T.
Warwick administered the Oath of Office and presented the newly
elected candidates with a Certificate of Election to the following:
District 2 Alderperson Robert Hammel
District 4 Alderperson Erica Bryce
District 6 Alderperson Thomas Duelge 11
District 7 Alderperson 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: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson
Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Wolfe
Also Present: City Attorney Warchol, Chief Westphal, PD Admin. Assist. Mack, Human Resources
Director Croteau, Kevin Kubacki, Jake Schwer, Asst. Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law on Friday April 11, 2025.
NEW BUSINESS
Comments from Judge Warwick
Judge Warwick spoke briefly thanking all of the Council Members for their service and for their
willingness to serve as a member of the Council. She provided insights on the responsibilities of
being an Alderperson, emphasizing the importance of preparation, reliance on department heads,
support for city employees, respectful listening, and concise communication.
Comments from Newly Elected Officials
District 2 Alderperson Bob Hammel
District 4 Alderperson Erica Bryce
District 6 Alderperson Tom Duelge
District 7 Alderperson Eileen Madden
Alderpersons Hammel, Bryce, Duelge, and Madden each shared brief remarks, expressing
gratitude to their constituents for their support. They also extended heartfelt thanks to outgoing
Alderpersons Kevin Kubacki and Jake Schwer for their dedicated years of service. Each stated their
commitment to serving the City of Muskego and their respective districts to the best of their abilities.
Common Council Minutes — April 15, 2025
Organizational Meeting
Election of Common Council President
Mayor Petfalski explained the election process.
• The following nominations were made:
Alderperson Schroeder - 2; Alderperson Hammel - 3; Alderperson Wolfe -
• The following votes were cast:
Alderperson Schroeder - 3; Alderperson Hammel - 3
As this vote resulted in a tie, Mayor Petfalski asked them to vote again.
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• The following votes were cast:
Alderperson Schroeder - 3; Alderperson Hammel — 3
Mayor Petfalski exercised his legal right to break the tie and congratulated Alderperson Hammel.
Election of Council Representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District
• The following nominations were made:
Alderperson Decker - 2; Alderperson Bryce - 3; Alderperson Schroeder — 1
• The following votes were cast:
Alderperson Decker - 1; Alderperson Bryce - 3; Alderperson Schroeder - 2
Mayor Petfalski congratulated Alderperson Bryce.
Confirmation of Appointment of Council Representative to the Plan Commission by the Mayor
Mayor proposed Alderperson Madden as Council Representative to the Planning Commission
Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to Approve
Roll Call Vote to Appoint Alderperson Madden as Council Rep. to the Planning Commission:
Voting For: Alderpersons Hammel, Bryce, Schroeder, Duelge, and Madden
Voting Against: Alderperson Decker
Motion Passed: 5 - 1
Resolution #019-2025 - Expressing Appreciation to Kevin Kubacki
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson
Madden
Voting Against: None
Resolution #020-2025 - Expressing Appreciation to Jake Schwer
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson
Madden
Voting Against: None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Adjourn at 6:26 pm.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Voting For: Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson
Madden
Voting Against: None
Minutes recorded & transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp