COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 6/27/2017
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
June 27, 2017
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present City Attorney Warchol and Finance and Administration Director Mueller.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 23, 2017
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve. Alderman Borgman seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Local Access Channel
Mayor Chiaverotti gave a brief overview of the local access channel. She stated that with
construction of the new City Hall, the cable for the access channel will have to be relocated at
an expense of $10,000. The Mayor noted that only Spectrum subscribers have access to the
channel. Audio and video of the meetings will still be accessible via the internet. After
discussion, the Aldermen unanimously agreed not to incur the expense to move the cable.
Staff was directed to give notice of the change to the public using all available means.
2018 Budget Goals Discussion
Mayor Chiaverotti acknowledged the 2018 Summary Budget Guide compiled by Finance and
Administration Director stated that the tax rate will change as a result of the Citywide
Revaluation. The proposed Comprehensive Goals were accepted unanimously:
Apply Net New Growth as Allowed per State Levy Limit
Maintain High Bond Rating
Limit One-Time Funding Sources
Avoid Depletion of Special Revenue Funds
Support Economic Drivers, Including TID Creations and Incentives
Strengthen Efficiencies through Implement Shared Services
Recognize and Respect the Expertise of Incumbent Employees thru Competitive Pay
Increases & Benefit Packages
Abide by General Operating Fund Balance Policy
Budget Goal Setting as a Collaboration between the Committee of the Whole, Mayor &
Staff
The Mayor stated that Department Heads will be directed to work on their 2018 budgets within
the parameters of the Comprehensive Goals. The 2018 Summary Budget Guide will be
available on the City website.
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk