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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. A lso present were Committee Members D'Acquisto,
Sanders and Suhr, as well as Aldermen Patterson, Pionek,
Rasmussen (left prior to meeting adjournment) and Salentine,
Finance Director Gunderson, Plan Director Sadowski, Deputy Clerk
Blenski, and Mr. Gregory Boehm.
The Deputy Clerk noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meetings Law on Friday, February 21 and an amended
agenda was noticed on Monday, February 24.
Alderman D'Acquisto moved for reconsideration of recommendation
to approve Operator's License for Thomas Alvarez. Alderman Suhr
seconded, carried. Alderman D'Acquisto stated that additional
information regarding the applicant's background has been introduced. The Committee may not have recommended approval if
this information had been available to them at their previous
meeting. Alderman D'Acquisto moved to defer. Alderman Sanders
seconded, carried. It was noted that Mr. Alvarez would be
invited to attend the March 5 Committee meeting.
The minutes of the February 19, 1997 Committee meeting were
reviewed. Alderman Sanders moved to make the following
corrections to the minutes: the word "unappropriated" in
paragraph 4, page 2 should be changed to "contingency" and the
last item on that page should read "lawn" mowing. Alderman Suhr
seconded, carried.
New Business
The Industrial Park Signage Contract was discussed. Finance
Director Gunderson stated that there are sufficient funds available. Plan Director Sadowski stated that a completion date
is not in the contract. Mayor De Angelis responded that the
last contract was completed within a four to five month period.
Mr. Sadowski presented black and white sketches of the signs.
There will be four different entrance signs. It was noted that
the City will hold the copyright to the design of the signs.
Alderman Salentine stated that the Mayor's Task Force had a
difficult decision in choosing the designs. Mayor stated that the City's Draftsperson, Aaron Schneiker, did an excellent job
in designing the signage. Alderman Suhr moved to approve
contract subject to completion and receipt of the signage by
July 31. Alderman Sanders seconded. Alderman D'Acquisto
requested the City Attorney review the contract. Aldermen Suhr
and Sanders agreed to that being included in the motion. Motion
carried.
Memo from Joe Sommers regarding a $1,837 hardware expenditure
for the new Bar Code Printer was reviewed. Alderman D'Acquisto moved for approval of expenditure in the amount of $1,837 for two additional pieces of hardware. Alderman Sanders seconded, carried.
Alderman Sanders stated that the City is going to upgrade its existing wells on a yearly basis. Bids were received for the
rehab of Well No. 5. The following bids were received:
Finance Committee Minutes February 25, 1997
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Municipal Well & Pump, Inc. $1,925
Layne-Northwest Company $2,833
CTW Corporation $4,295
Alderman Sanders moved to approve acceptance of low bid from
Municipal Well & Pump, Inc. in the amount of $1,925 with Mayor
and Clerk-Treasurer being authorized to execute the necessary
contract. Alderman Suhr seconded. Motion carried 2-l with
Alderman D'Acquisto voting "no."
Mr. Gregory Boehm appeared before the Committee regarding
Release of Funds for Meadow Green, Meadow Green West, Meadow
Green West Additions 1, 2 and 3. This item was deferred from
the February 11 and 19 meetings. Mr. Boehm has disputed the
engineering invoices. Alderman D'Acquisto asked Mr. Boehm if he
disagreed with a specific item or area or the entire concept. Mr. Boehm stated he objects to entire concept. Alderman
D'Acquisto stated that this item could be deferred to the next
Finance Committee meeting giving Mr. Boehm an opportunity to review and state the specific items he objects to. Mr. Boehm
declined. Alderman Sanders moved to release $23,434.70 to the developer and $13,651.83 to the City (per 2/7/97 memo from Mr.
Sadowski). Alderman Suhr seconded, carried.
Voucher Approval
0 Alderman Sanders moved for approval of General Vouchers in the amount of $643,305.92, Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$214,227, and Tax Checks in the amount of $4,948,890.49. Alderman Suhr seconded, carried.
Alderman Suhr moved to adjourn at 7~35 P.M. Alderman Sanders
seconded, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
ill Blenski Deputy City Clerk
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