FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 10/13/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 13, 2015
6:15 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Aldermen Borgman, Kubacki and Madden. Also present:
Aldermen Hammel, Engelhardt, Kapusta (arrived at 6:19 p.m.), Wolfe (arrived at 6:31 p.m.),
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Simpson and Finance and Administration Director
Mueller.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 22, 2015
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve recommend approval of Operator
Licenses for Joseph Anders, Linda Anderson, Jody Bence, Emili Coubal, Lori Coubal,
Stephanie Grode, Lynn Ussel, James Lovald, Brittany Razo and Ronald Ricupero.
Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Offer of Settlement - Crystal Lake Subdivision
Mr. Simpson stated discussion regarding the Crystal Lakes Subdivision has been ongoing. A
large amount of the $66,000 Letter of Credit was used to complete the roadway
improvements. An amount of $9,700 is available from the Letter of Credit, which could be
utilized to complete the remaining items. The developer's attorney is asking that the City
settle the matter for $6,000.
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Mr. Simpson noted that it would cost approximately $20,000 to complete the street trees and
approximately $38,000 to reconstruct the cul-de-sac. He has notified the residents of the
subdivision; he is requesting direction on how to proceed.
Ald. Kubacki stated that pursuing additional funds from the developer is risky. It will cost
money and could result in receiving nothing. Several residents of the subdivision were
present. One homeowner did not believe completing the trees was a priority; another
disagreed. Mayor Chiaverotti suggested that whatever money is acquired, plus the remaining
$9,700, could be put in a segregated account; how the funds will be used could be determined
later.
The consensus was for the City to pursue $10,266.05 from the developer. Ald. Kubacki will
facilitate a meeting with all the property owners in the subdivision to see how the money would
be utilized.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to direct Mr. Simpson to negotiate with the
developer's attorney. Mr. Simpson will submit a counter offer; the City would like to
receive a minimum of $10,266.05 (amount needed for tree completion with the
remaining $9,700 from the Letter of Credit). Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Recommendation to Amend Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code to Add Section 1.12 (Department
of Law)
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend an Amendment to Chapter 1 of the
Municipal Code to Add Section 1.12 (Department of Law). Alderman Madden
seconded. Ms. Mueller stated there is also an existing Charter Ordinance that is
associated with the proposed new ordinance. A new Charter Ordinance will be
brought forth at the next meeting. A change is proposed as recommended by the
League to amend the voting requirement from majority to three-fourths. Alderman
Borgman moved to approve the change as proposed. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $340,425.05. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $200.00. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund
Vouchers in the amount of $996,099.58. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
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Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $640,593.67. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Alderman Kubacki
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.