FCM198504030 FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 3, 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 and Mr. Wil Vidal.
The following persons appeared to apply for an Operator's
License:
Kim Hinderman
Thomas Behling
Marjorie Scarpace
JoAnn Schreier
Salvatore Scarpace
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend Council approval of the above
persons, subject to favorable police reports. Seconded by Ald.
Penovich, motion carried.
Mr. Wil Vidal appeared before the Committee advising them of the
regarding the easements and title searches that are necessary to
status of the Jewel Creek Project. A discussion was held
obtain for this project. The Committee discussed responsibility
of the project. Ald. Tomczyk stated he had felt this was a city
project with the Lake Association as contributor. Therefore,
by the city. Title searches and engineering fees would be the
costs such as attorney fees and clerical costs must be shouldered
responsibility of the Association. It was recommended that the
City Attorney draft an Agreement wherein it is stated that the
costs for the Jewel Creek Project would be placed in escrow, with
the escrow fund not to be below $5,000 without replenishing. Any
costs incurred such as escalating land costs, laws suits, etc.
should be covered by the agreement.
The Committee discussed Officer Budish's request for use of
Thursday, April 18, 1985 at 1:OO P.M. Ald. Tomczyk moved to
Council Chambers for the Juvenile Officer's Meeting scheduled for
grant approval. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried. A
discussion followed regarding a request from the City Clerk
requesting authorization to permit use of the Council Chambers by
he/she participates. It was decided that the present policy of
any outside group which is arranged by a staff member in which
obtaining Finance Committee approval will continue to be in
effect.
The Committee reviewed the request of Kirk Higgins for refund of
Refuse license fee of $20.00 which was approved by the Finance
Committee on February 26, 1985 and the Common Council on March
because he was under the impression that the permit fee would be
12, 1985. Mr. Higgins is requesting this fee be returned to him
the only cost incurred for using the facilities of the Waste
Management dump. Ald. Tomczyk moved to deny request as the
$20.00 fee charged is to cover clerical costs. Seconded by Ald.
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Dumke, motion carried.
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The Committee reviewed the Janitorial Status of the City Hall
complex. The present Maintenance Supervisor, Ken Fons, is not
expected back to work for another four to five weeks. The
Committee felt it would be reasonable to continue with the
present temporary service through the month of April and
thereafter on a month-to-month basis.
The Committee reviewed the Public Works Contract that was
approved for 1985. It was noted that it had been agreed upon to
change the contract to read "up to the amount of Maxicare"
instead of Comp Care. Ald. Dumke moved to amend page 9 of the
Shield plan funded by the City up to amount of Maxicare with the
contract, Section 17.02 a) to read "present Blue Cross-Blue
Section 17.02 c) to read "alternate HMO to be determined by the
difference to be paid by the employee by payroll deduction" and
Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
City with monthly costs not to exceed Maxicare". Seconded by
The Committee reviewed quote from Jim Kowalkowski, licensed
plumber, for flush valves for City Hall and Police Department
urinals. Ald. Penovich moved to obtain another estimate for
further review. Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, motion carried.
Retention Pond area. Ald. Penovich moved to advertise these lots
The Committee reviewed the City-Owned property, Tess Corners
holding price at $22,000 and also to advertise for sale of split
stone. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the request of the Treasurer to write-off
delinquent personal property taxes. The auditors have
recommended writing-off delinquent personal property taxes from
Treasurer's office that these taxes are uncollectable. Ald.
the years 1972-1982 inclusive. It has been determined by the
Dumke moved to defer for further review. Seconded by Ald.
Penovich, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to approve General Vouchers in the amount of
$156,101.91. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
Ald. Dumke moved to approve Sewer Utility Vouchers in the amount
of $1,027.98. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Ralph Tomczyk
Secretary ca