Financial Affairs Committee
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · September 17, 2024
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:00 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/81144274572,
Meeting ID: 811 4427 4572
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Phillips called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present 5 Alderperson District 6 Vice Chair Joe Phillips
Alderperson District 5 Rob Gustafson
Alderperson District 4 David Lewis
Alderperson District 3 Joseph Makhlouf II
Alderperson District 7 Mike Morgan
Excused 3 Alderperson District 1 Chair James Moldenhauer
Alderperson District 2 Margaret Arney
Alderperson District 8 Melissa Dolan
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of approval of the Health Department’s Communications 24-1232
Awareness campaign by 2-Story Creative Ltd.
Laura Stephens, Health Officer, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
2. Consideration of request by Fire Chief for early purchase of 24-1265
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in advance of the 2025
capital budget approval
Jim Case, Fire Chief, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Rob Gustafson
SECONDER: David Lewis
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Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
3. Consideration of request by Fire Chief for approval to order 2025 fire 24-1266
fleet purchases in advance of approval of the 2025 capital budget
Jim Case, Fire Chief, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Mike Morgan
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
4. Consideration of approval of a multi-year contract for facility cleaning 24-1233
services for multiple City owned facilities in advance of approval of the
2025 budget.
Chuck Pomeranke, Facilities Manager, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
5. Consideration of request to waive the bidding process for professional 24-1234
services to upgrade heating and air conditioning controls at the Police
Station
Chuck Pomeranke, Facilities Manager, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Rob Gustafson
SECONDER: David Lewis
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
6. Consideration of request by Fleet Superintendent for approval to order 24-1229
all 2025 Fleet purchases in advance of approval of the 2025 budget
Mike Hahn, Fleet Superintendent, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
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MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Joseph Makhlouf II
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
7. Consideration of request by Senior Civil Engineer for approval of an 24-1251
amendment to the professional services contract with Symbiont Science,
Engineering and Construction, Inc. for stormwater modeling along
Honey Creek, Proj No 4103
Dave Simpson, Director of Public Works, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Mike Morgan
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
8. Consideration of request by Forestry Superintendent for early allocation 24-1295
of Capital Funds for Hart Park Track Re-Surfacing
Dave Simpson, Director of Public Works, presented the request .
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
MOVER: Joe Phillips
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
9. Consideration of request by Finance Director for approval of 2024 24-1311
Budget Re-estimates in advance of 2025 Budget Adoption
John Ruggini, Finance Director, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
10. Consideration of recommendation by Finance Director for approval of 24-1310
2024 General Obligation Notes and State Trust Fund Loan
John Ruggini, Finance Director, presented the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
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MOVER: David Lewis
SECONDER: Rob Gustafson
Aye: 5 Ald Phillips, Ald Gustafson, Ald Lewis, Ald Makhlouf II, and Ald
Morgan
Excused: 3 Ald Moldenhauer, Ald Arney, and Ald Dolan
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Financial Affairs Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:00 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/81144274572,
Meeting ID: 811 4427 4572
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may observe and participate in the meeting in-person or via Zoom at the link
above. To access the Zoom meeting via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ITEMS
1. Consideration of approval of the Health Department’s Communications 24-1232
Awareness campaign by 2-Story Creative Ltd.
2. Consideration of request by Fire Chief for early purchase of 24-1265
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in advance of the 2025
capital budget approval
3. Consideration of request by Fire Chief for approval to order 2025 fire fleet 24-1266
purchases in advance of approval of the 2025 capital budget
4. Consideration of approval of a multi-year contract for facility cleaning 24-1233
services for multiple City owned facilities in advance of approval of the
2025 budget.
5. Consideration of request to waive the bidding process for professional 24-1234
services to upgrade heating and air conditioning controls at the Police
Station
6. Consideration of request by Fleet Superintendent for approval to order all 24-1229
2025 Fleet purchases in advance of approval of the 2025 budget
7. Consideration of request by Senior Civil Engineer for approval of an 24-1251
amendment to the professional services contract with Symbiont Science,
Engineering and Construction, Inc. for stormwater modeling along Honey
Creek, Proj No 4103
8. Consideration of request by Forestry Superintendent for early allocation of 24-1295
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Capital Funds for Hart Park Track Re-Surfacing
9. Consideration of request by Finance Director for approval of 2024 Budget 24-1311
Re-estimates in advance of 2025 Budget Adoption
10. Consideration of recommendation by Finance Director for approval of 24-1310
2024 General Obligation Notes and State Trust Fund Loan
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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