Committee of the Whole — Muskego, WI
Date: 2025-07-23

CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
06/24/2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue



CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 Committee of the Whole Minutes - May 27, 2025
 COWM 25.05.27_Draft.docx

NEW BUSINESS

 Discussion Concerning Proactive Police Department Hire
 Memo - Chief Temp Staff Increase.pdf

 Discussion of Tess Corners Fire Pumper Contract
 TCVFD Memo and packet for COW.pdf

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:

 Discussion of medical, social, or personal histories of an employee and/or dependent;

 Discussion of Health Insurance Contract;

 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 the following
Wisconsin Statutes:

 (1) Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(f), Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary
 data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of
 charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be
 likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories
 or data, or involved in such problems or investigations;

 (2) 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
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 or is likely to become involved; and

 (3) Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(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.

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.


OPEN SESSION

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW

ADJOURNMENT The Committee of the Whole may possibly reconvene immediately following
the Common Council meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items.
 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.




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CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
June 24, 2025
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

 APPROVED
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson
Bryce, Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
Absent: Alderperson Schroeder
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Finance Director Mustapich, Chief Westphal, Captain Fons, 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 on June 20, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee of the Whole Minutes - May 27, 2025
COWM 25.05.27_Draft.docx
  Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to Approve.
  Motion Passed: 6 - 0
  Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
 Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
  Voting Against: None
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion Concerning Proactive Police Department Hire
Memo - Chief Temp Staff Increase.pdf
 Chief Westphal referenced the memo in the packet and stated the City is currently three officers
 short of the budgeted level of 41. He is asking for a temporary increase to 42 to proactively
 prepare for the inevitable turnover. Delaying might not get academy slots or the Department may
 be forced to send candidates.
 After some discussion with questions and answers, Committee Members expressed support for
 the proactive approach and emphasized the importance of long-term planning for public safety.
Discussion of Tess Corners Fire Pumper Contract
TCVFD Memo and packet for COW.pdf
 The Mayor gave the floor to the Alderman Duelge who expressed concern that the contract lacked
 written confirmation of a verbally mentioned prepayment to lock in truck pricing. He noted several
 clauses allowing potential price increases and asked if there was a cap before Tess Corners
 Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) would seek more funds. The Mayor replied that such clauses
 are standard but rarely used—only twice in 20 years. Even with a 10% increase, TCVFD would only
 owe 5% more, which they can cover. The contract is between TCVFD and the manufacturer, not
 the City.
 Aldermen also raised questions about ownership. The Mayor explained the City owes TCVFD
 $950,000, which they are entitled to use for the truck. If the contract ends under certain conditions,
 the department’s assets revert to the City at no cost; if the City ends the contract without cause, it
 must compensate for pre-1999 assets and fund and create a $125,000 scholarship.
 There was also discussion on the City’s history of prepayment, and the pros and cons of paying
 cash versus financing, particularly the long-term impact on taxpayers.
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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:
 • Discussion of medical, social, or personal histories of an employee and/or dependent;
 • Discussion of Health Insurance Contract;
 • 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 the following
Wisconsin Statutes:
 (1) Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(f), Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or
 disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the
 investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed
 in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person
 referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; and
 (2) 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.
 (3) Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(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.
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 Hammel; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to convene into Closed Session.
 Roll Call Vote:
 Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
 Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
 Voting Against: None
 Motion Passed: 6 - 0
OPEN SESSION
  Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Duelge to reconvene into Open Session.
  Motion Passed: 6 - 0
  Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
 Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
  Voting Against: None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None.
ADJOURNMENT
  Moved by Alderperson Madden; seconded by Alderperson Bryce to Adjourn at 8:55 pm.
  Motion Passed: 6 - 0
  Voting For: Alderperson Wolfe, Alderperson Hammel, Alderperson Decker, Alderperson Bryce,
 Alderperson Duelge, Alderperson Madden
  Voting Against: None




Minutes recorded and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Crisp.