FCM19721018FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 18, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Mayor Gottfried. Also
present were Aldermen Cole, Dumke, Foldy and Knudsen.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 10/4/72 were reviewed and
placed on file.
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0 Margaret Lindhorst appeared before the Committee to discuss her 1973 salary.
Fred Merkt again appeared before the Committee to request reconsideration
of our denial to grant him a sick day for the day it became necessary for
him to see a dentist while he was on vacation.
Ald. Foldy moved to authorize payment of $100.00 to Wis. Electric Power
Co. to cover the cost of installation of underground service to serve the
city garage in the Industrial Park. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
A grievance has been received from the Patrolmen, as well as the Dispatchers,
regarding the City's Vacation Policy. A meeting will be arranged as soon
as possible.
Bills have been received from five individuals who helped to install
shelving in the new Library in the amount of $240.00 It is the opinion
of the Finance Committee that this is not a part of the moving expense
which we had agreed to pay. The bills were referred to the Library Board
for payment from their own budget.
A letter has been received from Mrs. R. E. Lassa offering the lot at the
end of Lochcrest Blvd. to the city for $12,400.00.
The Committee is awaiting an opinion from Attorney Buckley regarding the
Walter Vesbach claim.
The meeting recessed at 8:40 P.M. to discuss the Highway Department Budget
for 1973.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
The job descripting supplied by Building Inspector Lee for the Deputy
Building Inspector was reviewed. Ald. Dumke moved to approse it as
revised. Seconded by Ald. Foldy. Motion carried.
The future use of the old City Hall was discussed. Facts and figures
will be presented to the Council.
e Ald. Cole moved to recommend a transfer of funds as follows:
Engineering, Maint. of Vehicles Acct. #550.027 to
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Utilities, Maint. of Vehicles, Acct. #822S $60.41
Mtgs., Conf. & Lonventions, #550.016 to Utilities Maint. of Vehiclestto #22S $128.10 Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
The Committee again discussed Mr. Merkt's request for an additional sick
day. It is the opinion of the Committee that time off work for dental 0 appointments, other than major oral surgery, does not constitute a basis
for granting sick leave, therefore, the Committee feels it must stand
on its denial.
e Ald. Foldy moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Cole, Sec'y.
Finance Committee