FM091499
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Committee Members Slocomb, Salentine, and Sanders (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Ald.
Chiaverotti and Le Doux, Plan Director Turk, Deputy Clerk Blenski, and Mr. Ron Ford.
The Mayor noted the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes were accepted with no corrections made.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Bids for Jewel Creek Dredging Project
The following bids were received for the Jewel Creek Dredging Project - Phase I:
Werner Bros., Inc. $53,250
Advanced Sewer & Water $65,000
Berg Construction $62,500
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend acceptance of low bid submitted by Werner
Bros., Inc. in the amount of $53,250. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried
unanimously.
Hiring of Special Counsel for Liquor License Hearing
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend retaining Attorney Tim Garrity at an hourly rate
of $125 as special counsel to represent Police Chief Johnson regarding the
proposed suspension and/or revocation hearing as to the Class “B” license held by
Charles A. Schweitzer. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Discuss Appealing New Berlin Municipal Court Decision - Parkland Venture LLC
Mayor De Angelis requested the Committee consider recommending to the Council that
the recent decision of the New Berlin Municipal Court be appealed. Mr. Turk added that if
this decision is allowed to stand as is, it will undermine the ability and authority of staff in
his department to issue permits administratively. He will be compelled to take all sign
permits to the Plan Commission. The Mayor added that the decision will set a precedent
for the future. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend appealing the decision. Ald.
Salentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor noted the arrival of Ald. Sanders.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
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September 14, 1999
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in
the amount of $876,401.33 and Utilities Vouchers in the amount of $637,046.04. Ald.
Sanders seconded; motion carried unanimously.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Ald. Slocomb moved to release $2,000 landscaping bond to Mr. and Mrs. Stenstrup
for work completed at Denoon Saloon on Racine Avenue. Ald. Sanders seconded.
Mr. Turk acknowledged that an inspection was performed to the satisfaction of his
department and the release is recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor De Angelis stated that some minor changes to the budget would be forthcoming at
Thursday’s (COW) meeting. This is a result of a meeting with the City’s financial
consultant and auditor.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
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