FM101398
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Committee
members Slocomb, Salentine and Sanders were present. Also present were Aldermen
Woodard, Chiaverotti (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Pionek, Patterson (arrived at 7:16 p.m.),
and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Review of Minutes
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Alderman Salentine moved to correct
the October 7, 1998 minutes regarding the correction made to the September 22, 1998
minutes noting the amount of the “utility vouchers” was corrected and not “general
fund” vouchers. Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried. Alderman Salentine
moved to correct page 4 of the October 7, 1998 minutes to remove “or $131.00” from
the third paragraph regarding reimbursement of engineering - Lake Point Estates.”
Alderman Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Periodic License Review
Mayor De Angelis noted that the periodic review for Amy R. Sorensen regarding her
operator’s license was satisfactory.
Unfinished Business
1. Further review of Horn Field repairs.
Mayor De Angelis clarified that the proposed improvements to Horn Field are
something that the City does every four to five years. The money will be taken out of
Park Dedication funds with the City to contact the school district to request a 50%
contribution.
2. Discuss Industrial Park Plantings
Alderman Salentine moved to approve the expenditure of $576 from the Industrial Park
Expansion account for 12 trees to be planted behind each of the four industrial park
signs. Three juniper trees will be planted behind each sign and should reach six to
eight feet in height. The trees will be purchased from Terra Firma. Alderman Slocomb
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
New Business
1. Further Revised Partnership Agreement with Coca-Cola (Parks & Recreation Dept.)
The Mayor noted that correspondence from Attorney Molter outlined several concerns.
Parks and Recreation Director Craig Anderson submitted a memo proposing
amendments to the agreement to address those concerns. Alderman Sanders moved
to recommend approval of the agreement with the following amendments:
Page 1, add “Scoreboard Model BA624L will be delivered to Horn Field, S79 W18200
Horn Park, between April 12 and May 14 (Monday - Friday) and upon reasonable
notice to the City of Muskego.” Page 6, add to paragraph 2, “Voluntary organizations
not affiliated with Muskego Parks & Recreation Department are not bound to this
agreement.” Alderman Salentine seconded; motion carried. Alderman Salentine
moved to approve the $100 expenditure for the carrying case. Alderman Sanders
seconded; motion carried.
2. Review Request to Retain Attorney - Gustafson Sewer Project
The Mayor explained that the City is filing a counterclaim against the bond company as
to the Gustafson Construction lawsuit. The City’s insurance carrier has paid for legal
expenses to date because it was defending the City against the claims filed. As the
City is initiating the counterclaim action, the legal expenses will not be covered. The
City Attorney has recommended that the City hire the legal counsel currently
representing the City through its insurance carrier. The City would be responsible for
one third of the cost. The Mayor stated the City will have to pay 100% of the legal
costs if the City’s consulting attorneys are utilized. The Mayor suggested that any
questions the committee members have be directed to Attorney Molter at the Council
meeting. Alderman Salentine moved to recommend retaining the attorney provided by
the City’s insurance carrier for the counterclaim action. Alderman Slocomb seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
Voucher Approval
Alderman Sanders moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $914,337.87 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $874,939.47. Alderman Slocomb
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The committee did not have documentation regarding the release of funds and no
action was taken.
Alderman Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Alderman Slocomb seconded.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
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