FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 9/22/2015
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 22, 2015
6:00 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, Kapusta, Engelhardt and Wolfe as well as Police Chief Moser, Police
Captain Constantineau, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Simpson, Finance and
Administration Director Mueller and Representative John Sabinash on behalf of Zimmerman
Architectural Studios.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Ms. Mueller stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 8, 2015
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of Operator Licenses
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of Operator Licenses for
Taylor Bessey, Theodore Danes, Tia Garcia, James Koch, Kristine Pipp and James
Van Deusen. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding the Creation of the City Attorney Position Including Job
Description and Salary Range
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend approval of the job description and
salary range for the City Attorney position. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Recommendation Regarding Reduction of Bond Amount - Aster Hills Subdivision
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Alderman Kubacki made a motion to recommend that the Aster Hills Estates
Subdivision bond be reduced to $1,418,168.53. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Recommendation Regarding Agreement with Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. for
Design Services for a New City Hall, Police Department Addition and Remodeling and City
Garage Addition and Remodeling
Mr. John Sabinash of Zimmermann Architectural Studios gave an overview of the proposed
schedule for each project and was available for questions. Information will be available in early
2016 for the public to view the progress of the City Hall and Police Department projects.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the contract with Zimmermann
Architectural Studios contingent upon review by the City Attorney. Alderman
Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Mr. Sabinash and Mr. Simpson were dismissed.
Recommendation to Apply for a DNR Urban Forestry Grant
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend applying for the grant. Alderman
Madden 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 $29,080.74. Alderman Kubacki 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 $352,272.13. Alderman Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Debt Service in the amount of $1,510.421.88. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
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 $315,772.59. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
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ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie, Assistant Deputy Clerk