FM021098
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
members D’Acquisto, Salentine and Sanders present. Also in attendance were
Aldermen Slocomb, Woodard and Patterson (arrived at 7:17 p.m.), Finance Director
Gunderson and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Periodic License Review
Mayor De Angelis noted that correspondence has been received from the Police
Department regarding an underage drinking violation that occurred at Klub 24 on
February 5. The license holder, Sueann Witt, appeared at the February 4, 1998
Finance Committee meeting for her third interview which was a condition of her license.
The Committee determined that future interviews with the license holder would be on
an as-needed basis. Due to this recent violation, Alderman D’Acquisto moved to send
letter to Sueann Witt and operator/manager Riki Petrovsky requesting their appearance
at the next (February 18) Finance Committee meeting. Alderman Salentine seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The minutes of the February 4, 1998 meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Unfinished Business
1. Further Review of Rescue Fee Bills
Finance Director Gunderson presented revised analysis regarding rescue billing.
Alderman D’Acquisto noted that he would be abstaining from any discussion or vote on
this issue. The Finance Director briefly explained the information presented which
supported a rate for nonresidents of $328 and a rate for residents of $228.50 for rescue
service. She noted that an analysis will have to be conducted every year to establish
the fees. Alderman Sanders moved to recommend the nonresident and resident fees
for rescue service for 1998 as presented by the Finance Director. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Motion carried 2 in favor and Alderman D’Acquisto abstaining.
2. Creation of Parks Supervisor Position
Alderman D’Acquisto moved to recommend the creation of the Parks Supervisor
position with the following 1998 biweekly salary: Start $1,310.42; Six Months
$1,362.84; and Eighteen Months $1,417.35. Alderman Salentine seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Voucher Approval
Alderman D’Acquisto moved for approval of General Fund vouchers in the amount of
$344,586.49, Tax Checks in the amount of $2,378,758.77 and Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $54,163.36. Alderman Salentine seconded. The vouchers were reviewed.
Alderman Patterson arrived at 7:17 p.m. Alderman D’Acquisto called for the question.
Motion to approve vouchers carried unanimously.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
February 10, 1998
Release of Funds
Lakewood Meadows Addition #1
Alderman Salentine moved to approve release of $14,000 for Lakewood Meadows
Addition #1 pursuant to memo from Director of Planning Matt Sadowski. Alderman
Sanders seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lakewood Meadows Addition #2
Alderman D’Acquisto stated he was reluctant to approve any release of money because
a plan for the intersection of Steeplechase and Gold has not been submitted. Until the
City sees a plan, the cost or worst case estimate is unknown. Alderman D’Acquisto
moved to defer the request and send it to the Public Works Committee for further
review. Alderman Salentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Alderman D’Acquisto moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Salentine,
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk