FCM19820217FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEG0
0 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 17, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 7.32 P.M. by Chairman Gottfried.
Also present were Committee Members Radtke and Salentine and Police
Chief Scholz.
The following persons appeared to apply for an Operator's License,
Brian Bergman
Joyce Kajfosz
Kim Draskovich
Sandy Bostrom
Chris Bitter
Ald. Radtke moved to recommend approval of the above listed persons
to hold an Operator's License subject to receipt of favorable police
report. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried.
The committee discussed the request of the Park and Recreation Board
for permission to hire an architect, if necessary, to prepare plans
The committee noted that the building has been approved by the
and specifications for the proposed park pavilion at Bluhm Park.
Common Council and funded by LAWCON. It was also their feeling
present consulting firm of Ruekert g: Mielke they should be contacted.
that if a building of that size could be handled through the city's
Ald. Radtke moved to authorize the Parks and Recreation Department
to have plans and specifications for the Bluhm Park pavilion prepared.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried.
The Finance Committee acknowledged the request of the Parks and
pay for the initial planning required for Lake Meadows Park. The
Recreation Board to use funds from the park dedication account to
monies would be returned when the TIF project was approved and
funded. Action on the matter was deferred to give 'Mayor Gottfried
an opportunity to contact the bank whtch provided the bonding for
Lake Meadows development to determine whether or not they would
permit the use of some of that money for park planning purposes.
Ald. Radtke moved to recommend to Common Council the renewal of an
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried.
agreement between the city and the Humane Animal Welfare Society.
was reviewed in regard to the grievance of the city hall employees
A communication from the city's negotiating attorney, John Swain,
relating to the January 4th closing of city hall. Mr. Richard
Abelson, along with Mrs. Frances Flees, agreed to determine the
position of the employees regarding the Finance Committee's offer
to pay one-half day's wages, however, she indicated that she felt
The committee weed to advise Mrs. Flees of their decision on
they were firmly commited to the request for a full day's salary.
February 18th.
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0 Dave Warhanek, on behalf of the MPPA, appeared to discuss the griev- ance regarding payment of overtime. He indicated that the association
felt a change from past practices was a violation of the city's
contract with them. The committee reviewed Lt. Johnson's report
regarding the grievance and heard Chief Scholz explain why he
denied the grievance. The committee agreed to advise Mr. Warhanek
of their decision by February 18th.
Mrs. Olga Mimier appeared on behalf of the Library Board in the
would probably take place in April. Mrs. Mimier also explained
Library Director. She indicated the appointment of Library Director
the reasons why the Library Board asked that Miss Sanhuber be
compensated $1,396.13 a month which is the starting salary for the
Director of the Library. The Committee noted that the salary
suggested by the Library Board meant an increase of $376.00 per
month. Ald. Radtke moved to recommend to Common Council that $100.00
be paid to Holly Sanhuber for each month she assumes the extra duties
of Library Director. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried.
* matter of the appointment of Holly Sanhuber as temporary Acting
Finance Committee
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Following further discussion of the grievance of the MPPA, Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval of the Grievance. Seconded
by Ald. Radtke. Motion carried, The Finance Committee wishes to
make it clear that the decision to uphold the grievance in no way
reflects a position regarding the matter and their action was taken
only because negotiations regarding the items in the grievance are
presently taking place and should be resolved shortly.
Ald. Radtke moved to reaffirm the Finance Committee's offer to
settle the grievance filed by city hall personnel by paying them
one-half of their regular salary for the January 4th closing of
city hall with the understanding, however, that if this is not
acceptable to the employees a recommendation will be made to the
Common Council to deny the grievance. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Motion carried.
Ald. Salentine moved to authorize the Mayor to purchase a new clock
for the aldermen's conference Toom. Seconded by Ald. Radtke. Motion
carried.
The committee reviewed the DNR's audit report for water patrol which
reduced the request of $2,770.02 to $1,598.79 for the year 1981.
0 Ald. Salentine moved to recommend Council approval of a one year maintenance agreement between Robertson, Inc. and the city for
the A. B. Dick offset machine in the amount of $525.00. Seconded
by Ald. Radtke. Motion carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting held February 3, 1982 were
reviewed and placed on file,
Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that communicatiorshave been
sont to neighboring municipalitioe to dotermino what policies Lhcy
lluve regarding expenses of city employces and olPiciuls when uttcnding
conventions, seminars, etc. He indicated they were also questioned
whether a different policy was used when the travel expenses had
already been budgeted. Ald. Radtke moved to defer a decision on
Salentine. Motion carried.
this matter until the information is received. Seconded by Ald.
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn, Seconded by Ald, Radtke. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 P,M.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne G. Salentine, Sec'y.
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