FM051298
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO CORRECTED
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
members Slocomb, Sanders, and Salentine present. Also in attendance was Alderman
Woodard and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Aldermen Pionek and Chiaverotti arrived during
the meeting.
The Mayor noted that there were no licenses to review.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted.
The Mayor noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Unfinished Business
Further Review of Transfer of Assignment-Deer Creek Subdivider’s Agreement
This issue was deferred from the May 6 meeting. The Mayor stated that the Council
will have to defer the assignment of the letters of credit for Deer Creek and Deer Creek
Addition No. 1 as the forms sent by the bank were incorrect. This issue will also have
to be deferred. Alderman Salentine moved to defer this issue to the May 20, 1998
Finance Committee meeting. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried
unanimously.
New Business
1. Review Bids - Official City Newspaper
The Mayor noted that Community Newspapers, Inc. submitted the only bid as follows:
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Insertion Insertion
Per Line
Common Council Proceedings $ 0.66 $ 0.52
City’s Legal Notices $ 0.66 $ 0.52
Per Column Inch
For Display Ads, Sample Ballots,
and Other Matter Set in a Display Format $ 7.60 $ 7.00
Alderman Salentine asked who was notified of City’s ad for bids. The deputy clerk
responded that it was published in the Muskego Sun, as the City’s official newspaper.
The Freeman and Mukwonago Chief were also notified. Alderman Salentine stated
there was discussion last year about notifying a Waterford paper. The Mayor stated
that the state statutes specifically outline the qualification criteria. It was noted several
years ago, The Freeman submitted a bid but did not qualify. Alderman Salentine asked
why not. The deputy clerk stated she did not know but would provide the information to
Alderman Salentine. The per line rate for first insertions for Council proceedings and
legal notices at $0.66 is $0.01 less than last year’s bid. Alderman Slocomb moved to
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recommend acceptance of bid as submitted by Community Newspapers, Inc. Alderman
Sanders seconded; motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize Community Development Grant Participation Renewal
Alderman Slocomb moved for approval. Alderman Salentine seconded. Discussion
took place about the City’s commitment to the program which would be for a full three-
year period (1999 through 2002). The Mayor explained that state CDBG funds cannot
be applied for if the City participates in the county program. Alderman Salentine stated
she does not feel this will hurt us. Motion carried unanimously.
Voucher Approval
(The Finance Committee corrected the voucher totals at their meeting held May
20, 1998 and the corrected amounts are indicated below.)
Alderman Salentine moved for approval of General Fund vouchers in the amount of
$1,445,703.82, $414,982.26 Tax Checks in the amount of $1,163,049.56
$1,164,273.15 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $75,502.11. Alderman Sanders
seconded. Motion to approve vouchers carried unanimously.
Release of Funds
Alderman Salentine moved to approve an additional release of funds ($3,025) from
Letter of Credit for Deer Creek Addition #1 to bring the total amount of the release to
$315,389.96 as recommended in amended memo from Director of Planning dated
4/28/98. A balance of $286,762.02 would remain. The Finance Committee approved a
release of $312,364.96 at their 4/28/98 meeting. Alderman Slocomb seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Alderman Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Slocomb;
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Deputy City Clerk