FM040898
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, April 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 P.M. by Mayor De Angelis, Committee members
Salentine, D’Acquisto (7:30) and Sanders were present. Also in attendance was Finance Director
Dawn Gunderson, and those per the attached sheet.
The Mayor noted that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on April
3, 1998.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Salentine moved to approve Operator’s License’s for Raymond Schmidt, Thomas
Behrs, Jaclyn Mueller, Sandra Rahm and Robert DeLeon, subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0,
carried by all.
William Sanborn was interviewed separately due to past incidents involving the police. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve an Operator’s License for Mr. Sanborn, subject to receipt of
fees, and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 2-0, carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - Sueann Witt, Klub 24
One minor incident involving a coat stolen on the premises was reported. No other incidents were
reported. Ms. Witt will return in 30 days for subsequent review.
LICENSE APPROVAL - Broke Spoke Fundraising Event
Mr. Jeff Favre contacted the Mayor’s office requesting permission to use the one-acre field which
he leases for overflow parking for an event he is hosting for the Children’s Miracle Network on
April 18, 1998 (2:00-8:00 p.m.). Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve usage of the field for
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overflow parking for the event on the 18 of April, subject to previous conditions set for
past events at the establishment. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
HEARING - consider revocation and/or suspension of Operator’s License, Riki Petrovsky
Mr. Petrovsky was sent a letter on March 13, 1998 requesting his attendance at this hearing to
consider possible suspension or revocation of his license due to a recent violation at Klub 24. Mr.
Petrovsky failed to appear. Failure to appear places Mr. Petrovsky in default. Ms. Witt reports
that Mr. Petrovsky is no longer an employee at Klub 24. Ald. Salentine moved to find Mr.
Petrovsky in default. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Ald. Salentine
moved to revoke Mr. Petrovsky’s Operator’s License due to a liquor violation involving a
minor. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Further Discussion on Dissolution Agreement - TCVFD - Finance Director Gunderson reported
that no additional requests for information have been received. No recent activity on the
agreement to report.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget transfer from 1997 - Joe Sommers requested the transfer of $6,900 from 1997 capital
budget to 1998 (100.9900.1001) for GIS setup (training, setting up addresses). As well as a
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transfer of $8,990 from 1997 capital budget to 1998 (100.9900.1001) for Library training (training
on circulation and acquisitions). Ald. Sanders moved to approve budget transfers. Ald.
D’Acquisto seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Purchase of PC’s - Joe Sommers has requested the purchase of 4 PC’s and a printer at a total
cost of $8,088. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the purchase of the 4 PC’s and the printer.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Budget transfer and Contingency request - Finance Department - Finance Director Gunderson is
requesting that $10,900 be transferred from contingency account (100.8300.3212) to Finance
Sick Leave account (100.1600.1220). Due to the termination of an employee in her department
and the large payout due to the longevity of the employee, this transfer of funds is necessary.
Budget transfer requests for the following were also made. 100.1600.1110 (Salaries-other) to
100.1600.1210 (Vacation) $1,300. 100.1600.1110 (Salaries-other) to 100.1600.1100 (Salaries)
$5,900. 100.1600.1116 (Training) to 100.1600.1210 (Vacation) $350.00. 100.1600.1116
(Training) to 100.1600.1601 (FICA) $550.00. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve the transfer of
funds. Ald. Salentine seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review request for refund to Muskego Historical Society of Liability Insurance - The Mayor and
the City Clerk reviewed the Lease Agreement entered into between the City and the Historical
Society. It appears that the City, at its expense is responsible for the liability insurance. 6 years
at $230.00 per year was the rate charged to the Historical Society. Due to the lease agreement a
refund of $1,380.00 is requested. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend the refunding of
$1,380.00 from account (100.8400.3212) to the Historical Society. Ald. Salentine seconded.
Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review maintenance agreement for Municipal Garage Copy Machine - Due to the cost of the
agreement and the age of the copier, the Mayor would like to speak with the department head to
determine the potential for replacing the machine in question. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to defer
the item until the next meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Disposal of old equipment - Joe Sommers has recommended the disposal of obsolete equipment
by donating it to the Historical Society. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the disposal of the
equipment to the Historical Society. Seconded by Ald. D’Acquisto. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review Public Works mechanic position - The department’s former mechanic has returned from
medical leave and has relinquished his position as the Public Works mechanic. He will be
working as a Public Works patrolman and his wages at this position should be effective March 28,
1998. Ald. D’Acquisto moved to approve the individuals wages as a Public Works
patrolman, effective March 28, 1998. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Consider Bartenders License Refund - An individual is requesting full reimbursement for his
$40.00 payment to obtain an Operator’s License. The individual has accepted a position
elsewhere. Due to past Committee actions and the Clerk’s recommendation a $25.00
administrative fee should be retained. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the refund of $15.00
to the individual requesting reimbursement. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Vote 3-0, carried
by all.
Approval of general liability medical expense coverage - This item is based on the Committee of
the Whole recommendation to approve the expenditure to provide general liability medical
expense coverage. The amount in question was under $500.00. Ald. Salentine moved to
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approve the expenditure per the Committee of the Whole recommendation. The program
will be reviewed in October. Seconded by Ald. D’Acquisto. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Lakewood Meadows Addition #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $646.90.
Ald. Sanders seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all..
Deer Creek #2 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $205.15. Ald. D’Acquisto
seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Lakewood Meadows Addition #1 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $84.00. Ald.
D’Acquisto seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - The Finance Director reports that the audit is underway and
will continue for the next two weeks. The retro pay to the police was distributed today. The 1996-
97 portion will be coming from the 1997 fund balance. 1998 monies will be coming from the 1998
contingency fund. The high school intern in her department has accepted another position
elsewhere. Dawn Gunderson does have other candidates that may be considered.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Discussion
regarding the April 26, 1998 Finance Committee meeting and its ability to have a quorum. Based
on appointments made, a decision will be forthcoming. Ald. D’Acquisto thanked all of the
Committee members for their support during his tenure. The Mayor, on behalf of the Committee,
thanked Ald. D’Acquisto for his efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary