FM112498
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Committee
members Slocomb, Salentine and Sanders were present. Also present were Aldermen
Woodard, Chiaverotti, Patterson (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), Assessor Mecha, Deputy Clerk
Blenski, and those on the attached list.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Review of Minutes
Minutes of the November 18, 1998 meeting were accepted with no changes made.
Old Business
1. Further Review of Articles of Agreement - CLT (1999)
Assessor Laura Mecha appeared before the committee to discuss the agreement. She
had outlined five issues that needed to be addressed in a memo dated November 19.
She stated that all the issues have been clarified except the indemnification language.
Assessor Mecha stated that CLT prepared the contract and Attorney Molter was
working on finalizing the details with the corporate office. The Mayor stated that the
City Attorney had not been able to do so today and he would present three options
regarding the issue of the indemnification language at the Council meeting. One option
was to defer with the assessor reluctant to have done. Alderman Slocomb moved to
recommend approval subject to clarification of the indemnification language. Alderman
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
New Business
1. Review Turf Improvements at Denoon and Parkland Plaza Parks
Alderman Sanders moved to accept the proposal of F & W Landscape Specialists for
turf improvements in the amount of $2,450. The City would pay one half of the cost
($1,225) with the money being taken from .3311 Gas, Oil, Lubrication or .6100 Utilities.
Alderman Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
2. Approve New Utility Maintenance Position for Public Utilities Department
Alderman Sanders moved to recommend approval. Alderman Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
3. Amendment to Lakewood Meadows Addition #2 Subdivider’s Agreement
The Mayor stated that a request was received to amend the Subdivider’s Agreement to
increase the model home permits allowed from two to four. The developers are in the
process of having the subdivision certified to allow the start of construction. The items
left to be done are certification of lot grades, television of sanitary sewers, cleaning of
storm sewers, and safe water test. Alderman Slocomb moved to recommend approval
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of the amendment to the Subdivider’s Agreement to allow for two additional model
homes. The Mayor noted that occupancy permits will not be issued until the four
outstanding items he listed are completed. The property owners must sign a form
acknowledging that. Alderman Salentine seconded. Several property owners present
in the audience requested further clarification of the form that had to be signed and the
remaining items that needed to be addressed. The property owners stated they were
told everything was done. The Mayor stated the items could be done but the developer
has not submitted a request for the City to approve. Developer Peter Barrette arrived
at 7:20 p.m. The Mayor enumerated the four items for Mr. Barrette who indicated that
they were done. The Mayor stated that the City’s records do not reflect that.
Discussion continued with the Mayor emphasizing that if the four outstanding items
have been completed, the developer needs to submit a request to the City for approval.
He further stated that final approval of the amendment to the Subdivider’s Agreement
would take place at the Council meeting. Motion to recommend approval carried.
Voucher Approval
Alderman Sanders moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount
of $1,722,127.40 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $347,023.77. Alderman
Salentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Alderman Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
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