7:00 p.m. Public Hearing 2001 Budget

The Clerk read the 2001 Budget hearing notice.

Jim Zahorik, 1948 West Shore Drive had questions regarding the budget.
1. Lift Station repairs questioned the difference in the Capital budget dated 11/17/99 and the current Capital budget.  Ald. Romanowski stated the Engineering consultants informed the City that they needed to have exterior vault boxes for the check valves for each lift station and electrical upgrades.
2. He questioned the radium compliance and the funding source of $500,000 for 83/94 water.  It was explained that this is just option being considered maintain compliance with new ruling on January 1, 2001.  The water fund will bear this cost, with possible TID dollars also used.
3. Mr Zahorik also requested dredging of Lake Nagawicka, traffic signals on Genesee Street, and borrowing from the sewer fund.

Rich Tover M.D., Emergency Room Doctor, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital – regarding paramedic service.  Supported the City and their commitment to the EMS that they provide to the residents of the City of Delafield.
 
Bonnie Fieber, 1814 West Shore Drive was concerned about the money that was being spent on the paramedic program.  She questioned if we could phase in services and expenses.  Did we have to do it all at one time?

Carol Snyder, Library Board Chair read into the record the Library Board memo.

Tom Kelley, 2218 West Shore Drive, concerned about 32% increase in the budget.  Mr. Kelley had questions on Health Ins.

Betsy Busch, 830 Wells Street, attended the budget workshop.  Administrator Carlson reviewed items in the budget that were cut after the workshop.  Betsy also had questions on health insurance, janitorial services, radium, and legal fees for litigation.

Marily Gardner, supported the paramedic program and health insurance benefits is how you get and keep quality people.

Cindy Broydrick, 191 Fieldstone Road, would like the Council to consider cutting expenditures.  She did not want to raise taxes.  She suggested no travel, no conferences and a freeze on spending.

Dixie Fera, 2906 Nagawicka Ave did not want to see an increase in taxes.  People are on a fixed income and cannot afford a tax increase.  She also read a letter from Linda Kuklinski dated November 20, 2000 which outlined Linda’s concerns.

Lynne Reich, 484 Garrison Court asked how much the commercial supported the budget.  The development on 83/94 increased the commercial base by 7%.  The hotel tax projected for 2001 is $250,000, which is approximately .43 on the mill rate.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. SCHUMAN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2001 BUDGET AT 8:14 P.M. CARRIED.

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed McAleer at 8:15 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. APPROVE MINUTES
Minutes of November 6, 2000. – Next Council meeting

2. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Lynne Reich, 484 Garrison Ct. does not want a citywide referendum on the water issue.  The whole city will not be paying the user fees, therefore they should not vote on the water issue.  Mayor McAleer explained that this is a citywide policy issue and the governing body needs to know how the people will answer that question.

Martin Porubcan, 1525 Third Street, did not support water and does not support the referendum.

Jim Zahorik, 1948 West Shore Drive, asked about the bond issue and how much was for the Downtown Water System.  Answer was none.  Also asked about the closed session and was it properly noticed.  Administrator Carlson said that it was in compliance per our City Attorney.

3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request of Lake Country Carvers' Arts, Inc., to hold woodcarver show in DPW building on Saturday, July 14, 2001
b. Resolution 2000-18 Application for financial assistance for clean water fund program
Item 3.b. was removed from the consent agenda.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI, SECONDED BY ALD. SCHUMAN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.  CARRIED.

4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Licenses - None
b. Plan Commission – November 29, 2000
c. Lake Welfare Committee
1) Reviewed and will monitor rip rap project for John and Pauline Hammel
Ald. Schuman indicated that Lake Welfare review the application and had no objections.  No formal action was required.
d. Park and Recreation Commission
1) Seeking funds to hire architect for Cushing Memorial Park and Fish Hatchery
Marily Gardner withdrew her request for funds and asked permission to have work donated.  The Council granted this permission to have Ms. Gardner seek volunteer donations of services for the above projects.
e. Public Works Committee – December 4th
f. Del-Hart Commission – November 21, 2000
g. Recycling Committee – No meeting
h. Police and Fire Commission – No meeting
i. Cable TV Committee
j. Library Board
Ald. Craig indicated that the Library is moving forward on the forum part of the Library building plan.  He thanked the Council members that were participating.
k. Other committees

5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Water referendum resolutions
1) February 2001 version
2) April 2001 version
Council members discussed the date.  After some discussion, it was decided to hold the water referendum in April 2001.  The Council also discussed the why there was only one question.  It was their intent to make the question as simple as possible and not to have it confused with an either/or option.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTAROTO APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR APRIL 2001 WATER REFERENDUM.  CARRIED.

b. Moratorium – Ordinance

The Clerk was directed to publish a type 2 notice for a public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
c. Consideration of Ordinance 497-Telecommunications (for information only)
Council members had the first draft of Ordinance 497 – Telecommunications.  It will be presented at the first meeting in December.

Item 3 b. Resolution 2000-18 Application for financial assistance for clean water fund program
It was explained that this is the resolution that is required to apply for grants under the clean water fund.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. CRAIG, SECONDED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2000-18.  CARRIED.

6. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Appointment

7. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve resolution regarding $2,290,000 promissory notes
Dave Anderson, Ehlers and Associates the City received 7 bids representing 13 firms on the General Obligation Promissory Notes.  The best bid was received from Harris Trust and Savings Bank, with a true interest rate of $.8915%.  The rate was 4.45% in year 2002 and 4.90% in year 2010.  The bid resulted in a total interest cost of savings of $96,468 less than was anticipated.  The Moody’s Investors Service rating was noted as A1.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING $2,290,000 PROMISSORY NOTES THE BID WENT TO HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, CHICAGO, IL.  CARRIED.

b. Approve 2001 budget and tax levy

Administrator Carlson presented the City of Delafield tax rate comparison for years 1989 to proposed 2001.  He explained the difference between the operating budget and the capital budget.  The Council members had a packet information on the follow-up questions from the November 6, 2000 budget workshop.  Administrator Carlson gave a list of budget item that the Council could consider to reduce the tax levy.  The Council discussed the importance of making the sewer loan payment for 2001.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. SCHUMAN, SECONDED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI TO APPROVE THE DRAFT BUDGET WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS. MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY TO REDUCE THE RADAR TRAILER W/SOLAR PANEL TO $4,530 ORIGINAL AMOUNT WAS $13,500.  MOVED BY ALD. LIEBLANG, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO DELETE THE CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE OF $6,000.  MOVED BY ALD. CRAIG, SECONDED BY ALD. ROMANWOSKI TO DELETE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR $14,000 AND HEART MONITOR/DEFIB. $18,000.  MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO REDUCE THE PARK AND RECREATION CAPITAL FOR THE FLAGPOLE BY $10,000.  MOVED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO REDUCE THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BY $1,670.  MOVED BY ALD. MATHEY, SECONDED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI TO REDUCE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BY $4,070.  MOVED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO REDUCE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BY $2,391.  MOVED BY ALD. ROMANOWSKI, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO REDUCE THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BY $4,033.  MOVED BY ALD. CRAIG, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO INCREASE EMS REVENUES BY $22,000.  MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. SCHUMAN TO REDUCE DEBT SERVICE INTEREST BY $7,047.  CARRIED.

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO DEFER THE AMOUNT OF THE SEWER LOAN FROM THE LEVY AND TO REEVALUATE AT THE FIRST MEETING IN JULY.  CARRIED. (5-2)

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Carlson reported that the Lake Country School district is looking for land to build a new school.  One location being considered is in the City of Delafield.  Council would like him to distribute the date and time of the meeting and ask if they are considering sites outside of the City of Delafield.

9. CLERK'S REPORT

a. Public Hearing Notice - Village of Chenequa
Clerk instructed to obtain copy of changes and forward to Council.
b. 2001 assessment ratio - .863627639
c. Receipt of preliminary plat for Ruff property

The Clerk forwarded to the Department of Administration.  She explained that when she is in receipt of a preliminary plat State Statutes and the City of Delafield subdivision control ordinance outline the action that is to be taken.  The Plan Commission will review at their November meeting.

10. FINANCIAL REPORT
a. Approve voucher list

MOTION – MOVED TO APPROVE VOUCHERS (ROMANOWSKI/SCHUMAN)  CARRIED.

11. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Thank you letter from Lake Country Women's Club for use of the Fish Hatchery
b. Letter from Betsy Busch dated November 13, 2000 regarding Hawks Commons
c. Village of Nashotah Resolution 2000-11-8 regarding Clean Water Fund Program
d. Letter from DNR regarding Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
e. Election report

12. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

MOTION – MOVED BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:55 P.M. PER §19.85(E) DELIBERATING OR NEGOTIATING THE PURCHASING OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES, THE INVESTING OF PUBLIC FUNDS, OR CONDUCTING OTHER SPECIFIED PUBLIC BUSINESS, WHENEVER COMPETITIVE OR BARGAINING REASONS REQUIRE A CLOSED SESSION (PUBLIC LAND). ROLL CALL:   ALD. MATHEY, YEA; ALD. SCHUMAN, YEA; ALD. CRAIG, YEA; ALD. LIEBLANG, YEA; ALD. QUARTARO, YEA; ALD. ALDRIDGE, YEA; ALD. ROMANOWSKI, YEA.  CARRIED.

13. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AT 11:12 P.M.  (ADRIDGE/ROMANOWSKI)  CARRIED.  ROLL CALL:  ALD. MATHEY; ALD. SCHUMAN; ALD. CRAIG; ALD. LIEBLANG; ALD. QUARTARO; ALD. ALDRIDGE; ALD. ROMANOWSKI.  CARRIED.

14. Action of any items discussed in closed session

15. ADJOURNMENT.

MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 11:13 P.M. (MANTHEY/ROMANOWSKI)  CARRIED.

Respectfully submitted:
 
 

Marilyn Czubkowski, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer