FM042898
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
members Slocomb, Sanders, and Salentine present. Also in attendance were
Aldermen Chiaverotti, Woodard, Pionek and Patterson (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Parks and
Recreation Director Anderson, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted.
The Mayor noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
There were no licenses to review.
Unfinished Business
1. Further Review of Lawn Mowing Contract - Parks Department
This item was deferred from the April 22 meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Craig
Anderson explained that Peterson Lawn Care submitted the lowest quote. There were
concerns about the experience of the company and the amount of equipment available.
There were similar concerns about D & D Lawn Care who submitted a quote in the
amount of $19,800. The third lowest quote was submitted by F & W Landscape
Specialists. Mr. Anderson stated that F & W Landscape did the lawn mowing for the
City in 1997 and the City was pleased with the company’s performance. Mr. Anderson
noted that prior to contracting with F & W, the Parks and Recreation Board was able to
visit sites to evaluate the company’s work. The Parks and Recreation Board
recommended accepting the quote from F & W for 1998. The Mayor noted that Mr.
Peterson has now provided reference information. Alderman Salentine moved to
recommend acceptance of the quote from F & W Landscape Specialists in the amount
of $20,950 for lawn mowing and $625 for weed eradication based on the
documentation submitted with the proposals. Alderman Sanders seconded. Mr.
Anderson noted that it was suggested that Mr. Peterson submit a quote next year
following a year of experience. Mr. Peterson who was present at the meeting stated
that he feels he is capable and has the equipment to do the job. Motion carried
unanimously. Alderman Salentine moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to execute contract. Alderman Slocomb seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
1. Review Proposal from Ruekert & Mielke for Denoon Park
Mr. Anderson noted he has been in contact with the school district office regarding
moving fill from the new middle school site to Denoon Park. Ruekert & Mielke has
submitted a scope of services for the preliminary work for a cost of $5,520. Alderman
Slocomb moved to approve proposal submitted by Ruekert & Mielke for the work not to
exceed $5,520. Alderman Sanders seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Release of Funds
Alderman Salentine moved to approve release of funds from Letter of Credit for Deer
Creek Addition #1 in the amount of $312,364.96 as recommended in memo from
Director of Planning dated 4/24/98. Alderman Slocomb seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
April 28, 1998
Voucher Approval
Alderman Sanders moved for approval of General Fund vouchers in the amount of
$643,484.36, Tax Checks in the amount of $440,714.91 and Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $886,657.46. Alderman Salentine seconded. Motion to approve vouchers
carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Alderman Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Salentine;
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk