COWM20090811
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 9/10/2009
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:26 p.m. and led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Johnson, Ald. Snead, Harenda, Borgman, Werner, Schneider, Fiedler,
Schaumberg and Clerk Treasurer Moyer. Also present, Community Development
Director Muenkel.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Clerk Treasurer Moyer stated that the meeting had been noticed in accordance with the
Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no issues with the agenda items listed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Borgman moved to approve minutes, of the July 14, 2009 meeting. Ald. Schneider
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss the 2009 mid year building inspection data. A discussion regarding the
building inspections services took place. Mayor Johnson introduced Community
Development Director Muenkel who reviewed a memo that was attached to the
COW agenda. Director Muenkel indicated that the culture of the building
department meshed well with the planning department culture. The department
has the exposure to a lot of outside agencies, i.e. contractors, developers and
citizens. He stated that the community development department is conducting all
business matters in a professional manner. He reviewed the customer service
timelines being followed regarding returning phone calls, customer service
inspector counter hours, and customer service surveys. Director Muenkel
indicated that overall there were a lot of positive comments received by the
customers and that the inspectors are more accessible than ever before. Director
Muenkel stated that the staff level of two inspectors is right for the amount of
inspections at this time. The building inspection department will have a 13%
decrease (approx $40,000) and the planning department a 6% decrease (approx.
$46,000) in the budget for the 2010 expenditures. By combining resources overall
the departments function more efficiently. Director Muenkel did not recommend
committing to any outsourcing of the building inspection department functions at
this time.
2. Continue the discussion of the Common Council Committee make-up. Mayor
Johnson reviewed the spreadsheet attached to the COW agenda. There was
overall discussion on a new committee structure. Mayor would like for the council
members to review the attachment and think about the future make-up of the
committees. No action is being taken at this time.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler, motion carried
unanimously.
Claire Lederhaus
Executive Assistant