City of Delafield Common Council Minutes April 17, 2001 7:00 p.m

City of Delafield Organizational Meeting Minutes

Clerk Czubkowski administered the Oath of Office to Maurice Mathey, Linda Quartaro, and Ron Miskelley

Present:                               Absent:
Mayor Ed McAleer            Ald. P. Schuman
Ald. B. Mathey                  Ald. P. Craig
Ald. R. Lieblang
Ald. L. Quartaro
Ald. K. Aldridge
Ald. R. Miskelley
Admin. M. Carlson
Clerk M. Czubkowski
Also Present:
James Romanowski

Meeting called to order by Mayor McAleer.  A quorum was present and acting.
 
1. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO ELECT ALD. P. SCHUMAN AS PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.  MOTION BY ALD. MATHEY TO ELECT ALD. CRAIG AS PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL.  MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED.

2. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO ELECT ALD. P. SCHUMAN AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM.  CARRIED.

3. Mayor Appointments:
a. Commissions:
1. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. K. ALDRIDGE TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION, 1-YEAR TERM, EXPIRING MAY 1, 2002.  CARRIED.

2. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. MATHEY AS COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION, 1-YEAR TERM, EXPIRING THIRD TUESDAY, APRIL 2002.  CARRIED.

 b. Committees:
1. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. P. CRAIG TO CABLE TV COMMITTEE, 1-YEAR TERM.  CARRIED.

2. MOTION MADE BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO APPROVE HE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. P. SCHUMAN TO THE LAKE WELFARE COMMITTEE, 1-YEAR TERM.  CARRIED.

3. MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. R. MISKELLEY TO CHAIR PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, 1-YEAR TERM.  CARRIED.

4. MOTION MADE BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ALD. MATHEY TO RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE, 1-YEAR TERM.  CARRIED.

4. MOTION MADE BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. QUARTARO TO USE THE LAKE COUNTRY REPORTER AS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR LEGAL NOTICES.  CARRIED.

5. MOTION MADE BY ALD. MATHEY, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO USE THE FOLLOWING WAUKESHA STATE BANK, DELAFIELD STATE BANK, LANDMARK CREDIT UNION, AND  STATE OF WISCONSIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL AS THE CITY DEPOSITORIES.  CARRIED.

6. MEETING ADJOURNED 6:08P.M. (QUARTARO/ALDRIDGE) CARRIED.

City of Delafield Common Council Minutes

Special Order of Business: Presentation of Plaque to Jim Romanowski

Mayor Ed McAleer presented former Ald. James Romanowski with a plaque for his 12 years of service to the Citizens of Delafield.  Mayor McAleer stated that Jim Romanowski's dedication to public service is to be commended.  Ald.  Romanowski served on the following: Recycling Committee, Ad Hoc Trails Committee, Public Works Committee, Plan Commission, Del-Hart Commission and Common Council.

Mayor Ed McAleer called the regular meeting of the Common Council at
6:12 p.m. A quorum was present and acting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion unless a Common Council Member requests that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda.
 
1. APPROVE MINUTES

2. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Jim Zahorik, 1948 West Shore Drive regarding 7.a. Resolution 2001-09 sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes.  He questioned the $803,400 for Fire Dept. Outlay and the TIF amount of $135,000.  He now understands that the $803,400 includes a new aerial truck for approximately $500,000.  He questioned why we would borrow money for TIF projects if there is money in the fund.  The answer was stated as being because of the projects yet to be completed.

3. CONSENT AGENDA

4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Licenses
1. Pamela M. Heinrich, 6934 Wellaver Dr. - Bartender license-2 yr., Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club
MOTION BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE TO APPROVE BARTENDER LICENSE FOR PAMELA M. HEINRICK, NAGAWICKA LAKE YACHT CLUB.  CARRIED.
2. Brenda L. Johansen, W298 N5528 Grace Dr., Hartland - Bartender license -2 yr., Marty's Pizza
MOTION BY ALD. ALDRIDGE, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO APPROVE BARTENDER LICENSE FOR BRENDA L. JAHANSEN, MARTY’S PIZZA.  CARRIED.
b. Plan Commission
c. Lake Welfare Committee
1. April 26 meeting to be held at Cushing School with a presentation on "A Lake Management Plan for Nagawicka Lake"
d. Park and Recreation Commission
e. Public Works Committee
f. Del-Hart Commission
Ald. Quartaro reported that there was a special meeting held on April 3, 2001 and a contract was awarded to Foth and Van Dyke for the Plant Upgrade Design Phase.
g. Recycling Committee
h. Police and Fire Commission – April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
i. Cable TV Committee
j. Library Board
Administrator Carlson reported that the Library Board sub-committee was reviewing applications for Library Executive Director.
k. Other committee

5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Approve bid analysis recommendation from Foth & Van Dyke for Lift Station Upgrades - Financial issues discussion
Carl Scharfe, Foth & Van Dyke stated that Advanced Mechanical Contractors, Inc. was the low bidder. Administrator Carlson indicated that if the Council acts on this item; they should make it subject to the execution of the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Nashotah, item 5.b.  Adm. Carlson also indicated that sufficient money was in the Sewer Fund to cover the cost of the project.  The lift stations need to be upgraded regardless of the Clean Water fund.  Carl Scharfe was in contact with the Wisconsin DNR and was confident that because our project was moving forward we would be in a good position to receive funds.  Funds through the Clean Water Fund Program allow the City to borrow money at a lower rate, less than 3%.

MOTION MADE BY ALD. LIEBLANG, SECONDED BY ALD. MISKELLEY TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO ADVANCE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE LIFT STATION UPGRADES, SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF NASHOTAH.  APPLICATION FOR FUND THROUGH THE CLEAN WATER FUND PROGRAM SHOULD BE CONTINUED, BUT IF WE DO NOT GET THE FUNDING A COMBINATION OF LOAN AND FUND BALANCE.  IF VILLAGE OF NASHOTAH DOES NOT WANT TO CONTINUE, WE WILL MOVE FORWARD ON OUR PORTION OF THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.

b. Intergovernmental agreement with Village of Nashotah regarding lift station upgrade project.
Administrator Carlson stated there were two changes made to the agreement.  They are the Village of Nashotah has 48 hours to approve change orders and the 10% administrative charges not to exceed $3,500.

MOTION MADE BY ALD. MISKELLEY, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY TO APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NASHOTAH FOR THE LIFT STATION UPGRADE PROJECT.  MOTION CARRIED.

c. St. John's Street Vacation request
Clerk Czubkowski summarized the hearing for the street vacation.  Council had copies of minutes.  Ald. Mathey indicated that with the vacation St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy accepts all maintenance on this property.

MOTION MADE BY ALD. MISKELLEY, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY TO VACATE ALLEY AND STREETS ON CAMPUS AS REQUESTED.  MOTION CARRIED.

6. MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor McAleer would like Council members to indicate to him any citizens that would like to serve on a Committee.  Mayor McAleer starts making citizen appointments in May.

7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution No.2001-09 directing the advertisement and sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes

Phil Cosson, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. was present to answer any questions the Council may have regarding the sale of the promissory notes.  The Council had a “Note Sale Report” prepared by Ehlers dated April 17, 2001.  Mr. Cosson referred the Council to Page 7 of the report, which contained the timetable for the sale.  Moody’s credit rating should be available the week of May 7, 2001.

Holly Arndt, Kevin Keith and Mike Roberts were present from the Fire Department to answer any question the Council may have regarding the aerial ladder.  There were two memos dated March 25, 2001 and April 17, 2001.  A couple of the Alderpersons expressed concern that they were not informed about this during the budget process. Mayor McAleer indicated that he did not support the purchase of the used aerial ladder truck in 1997, but the Council at that time decided to buy the 1984 Pierce.  Discussion took place on cost of repairs, certification of the ladder truck, trade-in value if a new ladder truck was purchased and the need for such a piece of equipment.  No one dispute the need for the ladder truck to fight fires.  Council did concur that it was not in the best interest of the City to purchase used equipment.

MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. LIEBLANG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2001-09 DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES.  MOTION BY ALD. LIEBLANG, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO WITHDRAW THE AERIAL LADDER TRUCK FOR $500,000 FROM THE BORROWING.  MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION MADE BY ALD. QUARTARO, SECONDED BY ALD. MATHEY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE TIF PORTION OF THE BORROWING.  VOTE WAS 3 TO 2, MOTION CARRIED.  MAYOR CALLED FOR THE VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.
 
8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

9. CLERK'S REPORT
a. Election Results

10. FINANCIAL REPORT
a. Approve voucher list
MOTION TO APPROVE VOUCHERS. (QUARTARO/ALDRIDGE) MOTION CARRIED.

11. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Faxed Correspondence from League of WI Municipalities (March 29, 2001)
b. Correspondence from SEWRPC (March 30, 2001)
c. Correspondence from Lake Country Women's Club regarding Summer Art Festival (Press Release)
d. Correspondence from Time Warner Cable (March 29, 2001)-Social Contract Progress Report
e. Correspondence from Welch-Hanson regarding the Mark O'Horo letter dated 2-26-01
f. Correspondence from SEWRPC (4/2/01) (Report submitted-Sanitary Sewerage System Plan for the Northwestern Waukesha County Area dated April 2000, available in Clerk's office)
g. Correspondence from Time Warner Cable (4/4/01) regarding Cable TV Franchise granted by the City of Delafield
h. Correspondence from League of WI Municipalities (4/5/01)
i. Fire Dept. Monthly Report
j. Correspondence from Delafield Coalition for Sensible Water and Land Use
k. Correspondence from Future Milwaukee regarding "Freshman Learning Circles" for newly elected leaders
l. Correspondence from League of Wisconsin Municipalities (4/5/01)
m. Jim Zahorik-Assessment
n. Correspondence from League of Wisconsin Municipalities  (4/12/01)
o. Correspondence from Town of Summit regarding Master Plan Hearing

12. ADJOURNMENT.

MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 7:25 P.M. (QUARTARO/MISKELLEY) MOTION CARRIED.

Respectfully submitted,
 
 

Marilyn Czubkowski, CMC
City Clerk