FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes - 9/27/2016
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 27, 2016
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 Wolfe, Engelhardt and Madden. Also present:
Aldermen Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta and Kubacki, as well as City Attorney Warchol and
Director of Finance and Administration Mueller.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Director Mueller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 13, 2016
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion
carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Recommend Approval of an Operator License for Daniel M. Oakes and Keith P. Allen
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommendation Regarding Class A Dance Hall License - Chewy's Place Bar &
Grill, LLC
City Attorney Warchol noted that since the Finance Committee discussed this in June, there
was only one noise complaint in July. Information from the Police Department reflects no
violations were heard in response to that complaint. He also stated that a letter was received
dated July 6. The correspondence was signed by Julie Pierson and alleged noise issues.
However, no dates were provided. Attorney Warchol believes the complaints were for a period
of time prior to the June meeting.
Justin Murphy, the Entertainment Director was present on behalf of Chewy's Place Bar & Grill.
He stated that the establishment is under new management. Gretchen Snyder previously
managed the bar. There is no future interest to have live music. However, he requests that
the license to allow live music be granted for October 29.
Attorney Warchol stated that it was the City's understanding that the business is still in the
name of Chewy's Bar & Grill, LLC, which holds the licenses with Gretchen Snyder as the
agent. There appears to be a discrepancy if that is still the case as Mr. Murphy has stated
otherwise. He has indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Kaatz are now managing the establishment.
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Attorney Warchol requested that legal documentation be submitted to clarify who currently is
operating the business, including a lease to show who has the right to use the property and
operate a bar there. The City needs to determine who is responsible for the LLC and if the
licenses can continue to be held by it. Mr. Murphy is to provide the documentation to the City
within a week.
Alderman Engelhardt moved to defer to the next meeting (October 11). Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation Regarding Letter of Credit Release for Belle Chasse Addition #1
Alderman Madden made a motion to recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
Recommendation Regarding Letter of Credit Reduction - Belle Chasse Phase III (aka Addition
#2/3)
Alderman Madden made a motion recommend approval. Alderman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers (as
corrected from previous motion) in the amount of $35,756.73. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $2,974.16. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of General Fund Vouchers in
the amount of $357,390.44. Alderman Madden seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Debt Service
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Tax Vouchers in the
amount of $1,594,265.63. Alderman Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $325,485.52. Alderman Madden
seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Alderman Madden seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.