COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 6/26/2007
APPROVED/CORRECTED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2007
Mayor John Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM and led those present in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Johnson, Ald. Snead, Ald. Pavelko (arrived at 7:05 PM), Ald. Borgman,
Ald. Werner, Ald. Melcher, Ald. Schaefer and Ald. Fiedler.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Deputy Clerk Blenski stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the opening
meeting law.
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - June 12, 2007
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 12, 2007. Seconded by
Ald. Fiedler, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson explained that he added a provision to the agenda that would allow the
Committee of the Whole to reconvene after the Common Council meeting, if required and time
permits. He also stated that he did not feel that meetings going beyond 10:00 PM were
productive.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS –
Discussion with Committee of the Whole on Council goals and Parameters for 2008
Budget & Discuss Proposed Timetable for 2008 Budget Process
City Administrator Sheiffer explained that she liked to have a kick-off session with the Council
prior to the actual budget sessions to enable the Council to explain what their goals and
expectations are for the upcoming Budget.
She distributed a Tentative Timetable for the 2008 Budget Process. Ald. Snead suggested that
any of the aldermen who have a 2007 Budget Binder please return to the City Administrator to
be used for 2008.
Mayor Johnson asked for input as to what the Council would like to see on public services. Did
they want to increase services, decrease services or stay with existing services? He explained
that he believed that Economic Development is important to the community. He is checking
with other communities to see what benefits were derived from having an Economic
Development person on staff.
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Ald. Werner questioned whether this service could be contracted out. It was noted that
previously the City had been discussing hiring an Economic Development person.
Ald. Fiedler feels that the present services are adequate and the Council should concentrate on
Economic Development.
Ald. Werner mentioned that the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development is working on
this issue and he would like to hear what the Mayor is able to put together after his research.
Ald. Borgman stated his area is growing rapidly with development and he feels that we need
additional police officers. He also would like to see the City applying for grants where available.
Ald. Melcher felt that the Library needs another minimal half-time position. He also would like
to look at attorney costs and possibly hire an on-staff attorney. Ald. Fiedler suggested checking
with other communities to discuss possibility of sharing an on-staff attorney.
Ald. Werner would like to see the Council meet with the School District to discuss possible
sharing of services. Ald. Melcher suggested that health insurance also be discussed with the
School District.
Ald. Werner moved to recess at 7:16 PM. Seconded by Ald. Borgman, motion carried.
The Committee reconvened at 8:17 PM and continued discussion on Council goals and
Parameters for 2008 Budget & Discuss Proposed Timetable for 2008 Budget Process.
Ald Melcher stated that he would like to have less going over numbers and have more
explanation.
Ald. Snead felt that the 2007 Budget process was done very well and was extremely helpful for
her first budget experience and would like to see the process repeated.
City Administrator reviewed the attached Tentative Timetable for the 2008 Budget Process.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 8:30 PM. Seconded by Ald. Borgman, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie M. Anderson
Transcribing Secretary