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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Packet 03102026CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA hnia C4 of 2026 6:30 USKEGO 6:30 PMIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee of the Whole Minutes - October 14, 2025 & December 16, 2025 COWM 25.10.14 Draft.docx COWM 25.12.16 Draft.docx CLOSED SESSION Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled agenda, the Committee of the Whole will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for discussion/action relative to: Discussion of employment personnel matters, wherein the naming of specific persons or job titles would likely have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of the employees involved. A Closed Session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1) (c), considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Committee of the Whole will reconvene in Open Session to consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above -listed deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon. OPEN SESSION NEW BUSINESS Responsibilities and Roles of Elected Officials Decorum and Behavior at Public Meetings ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100. CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES October 14, 2025 Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:13 pm. 6e, C2j of SKEGO L111►I_1aa:161T/411 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Also Present: City Attorney Warchol, Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss, Utilities Superintendent Bourdo, Planning Manager Trzebiatowski, HR Director Croteau, Recreation Program Manager Dunn, Information Technologies Director Loudon, Muskego Public Library Director Butterfield, Chief Westphal, 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, October 10, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None OLD BUSINESS Capital Projects Fund Budgets - Continue Discussion 2026-2030 Capital Budget Requests - U.pdf The Committee of the Whole continued discussion on the Capital Budget, and the following motions were made. Discussion regarding FLOCK cameras (Police Department) Moved by Alderperson Decker; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to remove the FLOCK cameras (Police Department) Motion Failed by Roll Call Vote: 1 - 6 Voting For: Alderperson Decker Voting Against: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Discussion regarding Future Trails/Trail Maintenance of $25,000 Moved by Alderperson Bryce; seconded by Alderperson Decker to move Future Trails/Trail Maintenance of $25,000 to the Operating Budget. Motion Passed: 7 — 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Discussion regarding Future Trails - WE Energies Trails of $300,000 Moved by Alderperson Duelge; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to remove Future Trails - WE Energies Trails of $300,000. Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Hammel Amend to move WE Energies Trails of $300,000 to the 2027 Operating Budget. Motion Passed to Amend by Roll Call Vote: 6 - 1 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: Alderperson Schroeder 3 Committee of the Whole Minutes — October 14, 2025 Page 12 Vote on Motion as Amended Motion Passed: 7 — 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None At 6:55 pm the Committee of the Whole went into Recess. At 7:07 pm the Committee of the Whole reconvened. Discussion regarding the Health Insurance Plan for 2026 Moved by Alderperson Schroeder, seconded by Alderperson Duelge to Approve the Health Insurance Plan changes as presented. Alderperson Bryce made a motion to Amend to Increase Base Plan of HRA funding, Increase the Rx Copays, and Add Family Advantage Health Plan. Motion failed due to no second. Motion to Approve the Health Insurance Passed by Roll Call Vote: 6 - 1 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: Alderperson Bryce • Discussion regarding $5 million for the road program All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Discuss/Review/Recommend Water & Sewer Utility Budgets Water Utility Proposed 2026 Budget.pdf Sewer Utility Proposed 2026 Budget.pdf All members of the Committee of the Whole were in favor and agreed to the proposed Budgets. Discussion on Cell Phone Use Policy During Meetings (Ald. Hammel) Alderperson Schroeder made a motion to leave everything as is. Alderperson Duelge seconded. Alderperson Hammel made a motion to Amend to establish guidelines in phone etiquette during meetings by upside down, turned on vibrate, no replying to texts unless it is an emergency. Motion failed due to no second. Vote Motion to Leave the Cell Phone Policy As Is. Passed by Roll Call Vote: 6 - 1 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: Alderperson Hammel Discounting Permit Fees for Flood Victims Alderperson Bryce made a motion for a roll call vote for the council to be ok to waive the administrative fees by the City of Muskego for flood victims on their rebuilding. Alderperson Madden seconded. Passed by Roll Call Vote: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None 4 Committee of the Whole Minutes — October 14, 2025 Page 13 CLOSED SESSION Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled agenda, the Common Council will meet to vote on a motion to convene in Closed Session for discussion/action relative to the following: 1. Discussion on Public Service Commission Notification 2. Discussion regarding Waukesha County Case No. 2025CV001935, F Street Kirkland 1, LLC vs. City of Muskego And to take such further action as may be appropriate with respect to such matters. A Closed Session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(g), Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Common Council will reconvene in Open Session to consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above -listed deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon. Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Duelge to convene into Closed Session at 8:51 pm. Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None OPEN SESSION Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Duelge to reconvene into Open Session. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Duelge to Adjourn at 9:14 pm. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Minutes recorded by City Clerk Roller and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp 4i CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES December 16, 2025 Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 8:43 pm. t Uw. CSy of SKEGO UNAPPROVED ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Also Present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, HR Director Croteau, 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, December 12, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee of the Whole Minutes - September 9, 2025 COWM 25.09.09 Draft.docx Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Committee of the Whole Minutes - September 23, 2025 COWM 25.09.23 Draft.docx Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Hammel to Approve. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None NEW BUSINESS Staff Use of Consultants Alderperson Wolfe requested Department Heads provide a master list of vendors every June for a Council meeting. Moved by Alderperson Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Madden to follow current purchasing policy. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Update/Plan on Repairs for Agate Lift Station from the August 2025 Flooding Public Works & Development Director is requesting quotes from three companies. Committee of the Whole Minutes — December 16, 2025 Page 12 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Schroeder to Adjourn at 9:37 pm. Motion Passed: 7 - 0 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce, Alderperson Schroeder, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden Voting Against: None Minutes recorded by City Clerk Roller and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp 7