Financial Affairs Committee
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · July 11, 2023
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 7:30 PM Committee Room #1/Zoom
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson James Moldenhauer called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present 8 Alderperson District 1 Chair James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 7 Vice Chair Amanda Fuerst
Alderperson District 2 Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 3 Robin Brannin
Alderperson District 8 Melissa Dolan
Alderperson District 4 David Lewis
Alderperson District 6 Joe Phillips
Alderperson District 5 Joel Tilleson
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of waiver of the competitive bidding process and 23-379
approval of a 3-year contract with Westrum Leak Detection for
conducting a leak detection survey of all City owned fire hydrants
Adam Florin, Water Superintendent, presented.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joel Tilleson
SECONDER: David Lewis
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Fuerst, Ald Arney, Ald Brannin, Ald Dolan, Ald
Lewis, Ald Phillips, and Ald Tilleson
2. Consideration of exemption from sealed bid process for Fire 23-380
Department ladder truck purchase and early approval of capital request
James Case, Fire Chief, presented.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Amanda Fuerst
SECONDER: Margaret Arney
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Fuerst, Ald Arney, Ald Brannin, Ald Dolan, Ald
Lewis, Ald Phillips, and Ald Tilleson
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3. Consideration of Fire Department emergency repair approval and a 23-381
Level Three fund transfer
James Case, Fire Chief, presented.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joel Tilleson
SECONDER: Robin Brannin
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Fuerst, Ald Arney, Ald Brannin, Ald Dolan, Ald
Lewis, Ald Phillips, and Ald Tilleson
4. Consideration of Fire Department retroactive waiver of the bidding 23-382
process as required by the purchasing policy relative to the purchase of
emergency vehicle lighting
James Case, Fire Chief, presented.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Amanda Fuerst
SECONDER: David Lewis
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Fuerst, Ald Arney, Ald Brannin, Ald Dolan, Ald
Lewis, Ald Phillips, and Ald Tilleson
5. Consideration of approval of a consulting services contract with Carlson 23-383
Dettmann for a compensation plan study in the amount of $64,100
Beth Mbow, Human Resources Director, presented.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Robin Brannin
Aye: 8 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Fuerst, Ald Arney, Ald Brannin, Ald Dolan, Ald
Lewis, Ald Phillips, and Ald Tilleson
6. Reallocation of ARPA funds among Health Department projects 23-384
Laura Stephens, Health Director and Emilie O'Connor, Wauwatosa School District Director of Student
Success
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
7. Report from the Finance Director on the 2024-2028 Five-Year General 23-385
Fund Forecast
John Ruggini, Finance Director, presented.
RESULT: HELD
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:48 PM.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 7:30 PM Committee Room #1/Zoom
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the public may observe and participate in the meeting in-person or
via Zoom at the link below:
Zoom Link: <https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/81144274572>
Zoom Phone: 1-312-626-6799
Zoom Meeting ID: 811 4427 4572
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of waiver of the competitive bidding process and approval 23-379
of a 3-year contract with Westrum Leak Detection for conducting a leak
detection survey of all City owned fire hydrants
2. Consideration of exemption from sealed bid process for Fire Department 23-380
ladder truck purchase and early approval of capital request
3. Consideration of Fire Department emergency repair approval and a Level 23-381
Three fund transfer
4. Consideration of Fire Department retroactive waiver of the bidding 23-382
process as required by the purchasing policy relative to the purchase of
emergency vehicle lighting
5. Consideration of approval of a consulting services contract with Carlson 23-383
Dettmann for a compensation plan study in the amount of $64,100
6. Reallocation of ARPA funds among Health Department projects 23-384
7. Report from the Finance Director on the 2024-2028 Five-Year General 23-385
Fund Forecast
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ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (414) 479-8917 or send an email to
tclerk@wauwatosa.net, with as much advance notice as possible.
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