FCM19850206FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 6, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Salentine at
7:30 P.M. Also present were Committee Members Dumke, Penovich
and Tomczyk, Ald. DeAngelis, Superintendent Bertram and Parks
Director Theis.
The Committee reviewed a letter from Lt. Johnson regarding
violations of state and municipal regulations at Amann's Beach
Tap. Ald. Tomczyk moved to defer any action on application of
John Chieves for an operator's license pending further
investigation. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
License:
The following persons appeared to apply for an Operator's
Connie Stoll Robert Popp
Sue Markiewicz Rebecca Rettmann
Deborah Stenman Robert Kertscher
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend Council approval of the above
persons, subject to favorable police reports. Seconded by Ald.
Penovich, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed minutes of previous meeting and
Ald Penovich moved to correct minutes of January 16 to read
$330.00 per year for the Maintenance Agreement from COS Copies
carried.
for City Hall Copy Machine. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion
Mr. Harvey Hammond and Mr. Ed Purcel from HNTB appeared to
had questioned at previous meetings.
explain any and all changes for Denoon Park that the Committee
The Committee reviewed the Change Order request of
12/21/84 and approved the request of $760 for Rip Rap at
launch site (due to change in launch design)
The Committee agreed that the cost of $7,331 for fencing the
Retention Ponds was not warranted.
The Representatives of HNTB accepted the responsibility of
the December 12, 1984 change order request for providing and
cost of $620. The contractor will be billing the City for
installing 124 L.F. of 6'' drain tile at the totlot for a
HNTB's future billing.
the work accomplished. This amount is to be deducted from
The Committee did not approve the request in the change
order of January 16, 1985, for the improvement of the drain
tile system between the soccer and baseball field.
Approximately $100 of the requested $1540 was approved for
filter wrapping of the drain tile.
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The Committee reviewed the change order of December 14, 1984
which resulted in a credit of $5,756.52 for 2-1/2" asphalt vs. two lifts of 1-1/2".
Parks Director Theis discussed with the Committee the costs
involved to meet Handicap Codes. Ald. Penovich moved to react to
the costs during budget time. Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed the Park Dedication Account. Parks
Director Theis advised the Committee that the Parks & Recreation
Dedication Funds should be spent. The Committee responded to the
Board felt they should have more control over how the Park
memo of January 21, 1985 as follows:
1 &2 Purpose of Park Dedication Account - Ordinance 355
placed in a non-lapsing fund and shall be used
dated September 26, 1978 states "Such fees shall be
exclusively for immediate or future site
acquisitions or for capital improvement of parks
and recreational areas."
3&4 Who Decides How The Account Money Is Spent? - The 'Park Hoard recommends canital items or land
acquisitions to a Capitai Budget Committee who in
turn reviews these requests and sends the
recommended approvals to the Common Council. The
Common Council then reviews the list and determines
the method of funding the approved items.
The Committee discussed the Attorney Fees for Establishment of a
Water Utility. They reviewed a letter from City Attorney Molter
advising that the City would be billed at an average hourly rate
of $75, with a total rough estimated fee of $12,000.
problem with the exhaust ventilation equipment in the Municipal
Superihtendent Bertram advised the Committee of an existing
Garage addition. The Committee directed the Mayor to contact
Thelen Heating to see if the problem can be resolved. If he does
not get satisfaction, the Committee directed Superintendent
Bertram to have necessary repairs made.
Superintendent Bertram also advised the Committee of an auxillary
well water pump that needs repairs. The Committee directed him
to have the necessary repairs made.
Superintendent Bertram also noted that he would be ordering a
truck that had previously been approved in the Capital Budget.
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The Committee discussed with Mr. Klauser a City-Owned lot at the
intersection of Schultz Lane 6r Durham Drive which he would like
to purchase. Mr. Klauser indicated that a safety hazzard could
be eliminated by relocating the entrance signs on the city-owned
property. Mr. Klauser and the Finance Committee agreed to a
lease of the property at $10 per year for five years. This lease
would be renewable after five years and the fee of $50.00 would
be paid at the onset of each renewal period. Ald. Dumke moved
for Council approval. Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, motion carried.
Mr. Klauser also discussed Schultz Lane which is a private
drive. He stated he would appreciate any help the City could
plans which required asphalting were too costly to the property
give to repairing the road. It was noted that the engineering
owners involved to participate. Mr. Klauser suggested a gravel
improvement to remedy the cost. Superintendent Bertram will
supply a cost estimate and Ald. Dumke will contact the parties.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Ralph Tomczyk
Secretary
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