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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 08/08/2006
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD JULY 20, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by Mayor Damaske. Present were Ald.
Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Schroeder, and Snead, City
Administrator Sheiffer. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor
stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tom Ralston requested that the Council defer action on the hiring of special legal
counsel for the recall. Information regarding the recall process is available through the
State Elections Board.
William Schneider referred to a newspaper article regarding a potential lawsuit against
the Historical Society and does not want taxpayer dollars to be used for the expense
that will be incurred.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #145-2006 - Approval of Waiver of Conflict of Interest. Salentine moved for
adoption. Madden seconded. Salentine stated that City Attorney Molter indicated to
her that it would be a conflict of interest for him to provide legal counsel regarding the
recall. The attorney proposed to be hired would be for the City Clerk. She believes
legal counsel should be in place if needed. That does not mean that any money will be
spent. Melcher spoke with the Deputy Clerk from the City of Pewaukee who used Atty.
Maistelman for its recall. Pewaukee hired special counsel specifically for the City Clerk.
Approximately $5,000 was spent. Buckmaster noted that even if Atty. Molter were
used, there would still be a cost factor. Discussion took place about why the issue did
not go to the 7/25/2006 Finance Committee. Some Council members had questions for
Atty. Molter. Buckmaster moved to refer the issue to the Finance Committee.
Schroeder seconded. It was suggested that Atty. Molter be requested to come at 7:00
PM. Motion carried with Salentine and Borgman voting no.
Reso. #146-2006 - Acceptance of Engagement Letter Submitted by Maistelman &
Associates, LLC. Salentine moved for adoption. Madden seconded. Buckmaster
moved to refer the issue to the Finance Committee. Schroeder seconded; motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Borgman moved to adjourn at 7:12 PM. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk