FM090899
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, September 8, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mayor David L. De Angelis. Also present were
Committee Members Slocomb, Salentine and Sanders and Finance Director Dawn Gunderson
The Mayor noted that the agenda was posted on September 3, 1999 in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the August 18, 1999 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed and placed on file.
REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS - NONE
LICENSE APPROVALS - Mr. Dominic DeMarinis was present to request a Class B License for the
Denoon Saloon which he and his Limited Liability Corporation have purchased. Mr. DeMarinis will
serve as the Agent of Record for the establishment. The request also includes licensing for the area
in the front of the establishment which would be used for alcohol consumption. The Committee
questioned what, if any controls would be in place to ensure that patrons go no further than the front
porch area with their beverages. Mr. Demarins indicated that a railing will be installed as well as
having the area only open for this use when overflow crowds are present. Ald. Salentine moved to
approve the Class B License for the Denoon Saloon contingent upon a railing being installed
on the front porch and limiting the consumption of beverages on the porch to no later than
9:00 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all. Mr. Demarins indicated that his target
opening date is September 20, 1999. The Committee wished him well in this new endeavor.
St. Leonard Parish will be having their annual Autumn Fest and has requested a Temporary Class B
License. The dates for the event are September 17, 1999 - September 19, 1999. Ald. Salentine
moved to approve the Temporary Class B License for St. Leonard Parish. Seconded by Ald.
Slocomb. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
The Police Department reports that Ms. Jill (Wietens) Protzman has had no adverse activity.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Liquor Law Violation - In a memo from the Police Chief and the subsequent complete
Police Report regarding the violations from the Wagon Wheel Stables Lounge, the Chief is
requesting that a full hearing take place to suspend this establishment’s license to the fullest extent
of the law. This is due to the 23 separate violations as well as the severity of the violations. In order
to accomplish this, the Mayor will have to construct a timetable to properly notice the action to be
taken as well as set up the hearing date. Ald. Slocomb moved to direct the Mayor to set up a
time table to being the formal hearing process regarding these violations. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine. Carried by all.
Review Request for Transfer of Funds for Leaf Vacuum - Public Works Department - The
Committee briefly reviewed the request and minutes of the August 23, 1999 Public Works meeting.
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the transfer from Capital Budget, not to exceed $20,000,
from the Slide Paver to the Leaf Vacuum purchase. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Review Insurance Coverage for Sewer Backups - Dawn provided a comprehensive report on the
merits of this type of extended coverage for the City. This is in no way flood insurance, but an
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additional coverage to assist in the payment to the residents who experience sewer backups. This
will help to defray the cost to the homeowner after they have received payment from their insurance
carrier. The annual cost of the premium for this extended coverage is $7,176. Ald. Slocomb
moved to recommend approval of the extended sewer backup coverage, beginning in the year
2000, with premiums to be paid by the Utility and to be included in the 2000 Sewer Utility
Budget. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Review Request for Full Release of Letter of Credit and Developer’s Deposit - Plum Creek East
- In a memo, Brian Turk has recommended a full release of the letter of credit and return of the
developers deposit. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve full release. Seconded by Ald. Sanders.
Carried by all. Ald. Sanders questioned if signage in front of the subdivision was included in the
initial plan approved by Plan Commission. Ald. Sanders also questioned if signage would be
installed and what recourse the City had to ensure that this would be done if it was part of the plan
that Plan Commission approved. Ald. Sanders will take the matter up with Brian Turk.
Review Request for Partial Release of Letter of Credit - Avian Estates - In a memo, Brian Turk
has recommend a partial release totaling $11,128, with a credit balance of $71,061. Ald. Slocomb
moved to recommend a release of $11,128. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
RELEASE OF FUNDS - NONE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - NONE
FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT - Dawn plans on distributing the Operations Budget on Friday.
The Mayor and Dawn are continuing to meet with the Department Heads to discuss their needs for
the 2000 budget.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - Ald. Slocomb is
requesting that the amount for the Release of Funds be placed on the agenda next to that particular
agenda item. The Mayor stated that many times the final figure is not known when the agenda is
posted. The Committee agreed that if the figures are available, they will be placed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski, Recording Secretary