FM020399
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, February 3, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 PM by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were Committee
Members Slocomb and Salentine, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Chris Zoppa City Engineer/
Building Inspection Director and those per the attached list. Ald. Sanders was excused
The Mayor noted that the agenda was posted on February 2, 1999 in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
The Mayor read the Notice of Closed Session.
The Committee reviewed the minutes from the January 20, 1999 meeting and had them placed on file.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ald. Salentine moved to approve an Operator’s License for Kimberly Blake, subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried
by all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve an Operator’s License for Shana Bakke, subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried
by all.
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve an Operator’s License for Phillip Lima, subject to receipt of fees,
favorable police reports and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by
all.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve a Provisional License for Phillip Lima. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Carried by all.
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve an Operator’s License for Daniel Giesegh, subject to receipt of
fees, favorable police reports and verification of schooling and 3, 6, 9 and 12 month reviews.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Class B License request for Pioneer Inn - Both Daniel and Dawn Giesegh were present to request
the license for their recently purchased establishment. Due to recent violations and the impact they
may have on the issuing of a license for this business, Ald. Salentine moved to defer until Tuesday,
February 9, 1999 Finance Committee Meeting, when legal opinion on the issues will be available
for consideration. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Closing Violation - Parkside Tavern - Officer Eric Nowicki and Detective Lt. Budish provided written
correspondence regarding the January 17, 1999 incident at the Parkside Tavern. Officer Nowicki
observed eight vehicles in the parking lot of the tavern. At 2:40 AM Officers Nowicki and Mesich
entered the tavern. Bartender Gerald Gerth stated that he had made “last call” at approximately 2:20
AM and that the patrons would not leave the bar. Mr. Gerth was issued a citation on January 18, 1999
for closing violation. Owners Daniel and Dawn Giesegh reviewed and discussed the matter with the
Committee. They were out of town when the incident occurred. The Committee requests that a letter
to Gerald Gerth be sent requesting his presence at the February 17, 1999 Finance Committee Meeting.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW - None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Further discussion on request for funding of fitness equipment at Police Department (Police
Association) - The Mayor stated that there appears to be a misunderstanding between what was
voted on regarding the funding for the fitness equipment. The $5,900 pledged by the City as a
“matching fund” program was not a lump sum distribution of funds in anticipation of additional donated
dollars from other sources. The minutes of the 1/20/99 were reviewed and found to be clear in the
intent of this Committee and their manner of financial support. Pieces of equipment have been ordered
by the Department without securing the funding necessary to purchase. The Committee is unsure of
the total amount of the purchase. Ald. Salentine moved to defer until Tuesday, February 9, 1999
Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Further discussion on proposed amendment to City Policy Regarding Hiring of Relatives - Due to
the research on this topic not being complete, Ald. Salentine moved to defer until Wednesday,
February 17, 1999 Finance Committee Meeting. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review purchase of Audio Recording Equipment - In a memo from Clerk-Treasurer Jean Marenda,
the equipment requested was provided. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the purchase of the
equipment as stated in the January 29, 1999 memo. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Review amendment to 1999 Operating Budget - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson provided the
necessary documentation explaining the change in the Operating Budget. Due to the salt shed not
being built last year, the monies available in 1998 to complete the project converted to fund equity on
12/31/98. The budget amendment for 1999 reflects the use of unexpended fund equity to finance the
project in 1999. This changes the Revenue budget from $13,481,514 to $13,655,314 and the
Expenditures budget from $13,481,514 to $13,655,314. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the
amended budget. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Review new job position - Civil Technician/Building Inspection - Chris Zoppa was on hand to
discuss this position. Due to turnover in his department, he has had an opportunity to combine jobs
and create a new position. The anticipated job will perform the duties in a 50/50 split between tasks,
this may be changed as the role develops. Chris has several special projects already under
consideration for this person. The Committee made minimal edits to the document. This position will
have to be approved by Resolution since it is a new position. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend
approval of the Civil Technician/Building Inspector job position, subject to review and grading.
Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Kelly Estates-Pufall #186 - Ald. Salentine moved to approve the release of $2,914.86. Seconded by
Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all. Ald. Slocomb again questioned the process involved with the collection
of payments due to the City. Ald. Slocomb is requesting a flow chart which diagrams the process used
and the individuals that may need to become involved with the process to ensure that prompt payments
are being made to the City.
Kelly Estates-Adams #187 - Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the release of $1,457.43. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT - Dawn reports that the Chart of Accounts conversion will begin
tomorrow. Their system will be down for the next few days. Additionally, Dawn has discussed with
Wayne Delikat the calcium chloride equipment purchase request. At a Public Works Committee
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meeting, it was recommended that the funding come from the Contingency account. After further
discussion, the funding for the purchase will come from the Public Works Equipment budget and will be
reviewed if subsequent fund transfers are necessary.
CLOSED SESSION
Ald. Salentine moved to convene into closed session. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Roll call vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
1. §19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of
any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility,
more specifically discussion on negotiated benefits for Assistant Plan Director.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski, Recording Secretary