FM121200
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee Members
Slocomb and Sanders present. Committee Member Salentine was ill. Also present were
Ald.Le Doux, Engineering/Building Inspection Director McMullen, Finance Director Gunderson,
Plan Director Turk, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Aldermen Patterson
and Wichgers arrived during the meeting.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the November 28, 2000 minutes. The Mayor clarified the
minutes regarding the Prepaid Legal Services Program. Employees are not required to sign
up for one full year. They can enroll on a month-to-month basis. Finance Director Gunderson
stated that the expense is not eligible for pretax deduction according to the IRS. Ald. Sanders
seconded. Motion to approve the minutes carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Further review of Dental Contract Proposals
The Finance Director explained that at the December 6, 2000 meeting, the committee
recommended First Commonwealth Option #1 with the understanding that employees could
choose between two HMO plans within that option. First Commonwealth informed her that the
City had to choose only one of the two plans. It is her recommendation that Plan 4W105 HMO
be selected because it closely resembles coverage that employees currently have. Ald.
Slocomb moved to recommend approval. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Construction Agreement - Woods Road for Candlewood Creek LLC
Plan Director Turk stated that the Agreement and Letter of Credit were previously approved in
February. The developer did not proceed at that time because of delays regarding the
reconstruction of Woods Road. Minor changes have been made to the Agreement, which Mr.
Turk identified. He submitted a draft of the Letter of Credit noting that the only change was
that M & I Bank will now be the issuer. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend approval. Ald.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
2. Review Agreement with Waukesha County Dept. of Aging for Nutrition Program
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of the Agreement for 2001. The Mayor stated
that the program would be relocated to City Hall in 2001. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion
carried.
3. Review Distribution of Tax Increment Funds
Finance Director Gunderson stated that with the preparation of the 2000 budget, it was
determined that excess funds could be distributed to the City and other taxing entities from TIF
#4 and TIF #6. The total amount to be distributed is $1,350,000. Ald. Sanders moved to
recommend approval. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried. Ms. Gunderson stated that the
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distribution checks to the taxing entities, other than the City, were included in the vouchers to
be approved this evening.
4. Purchase of 2001 HP5000ps Plotter - Plan Dept.
Mr. Turk explained money was included in the 2001 Capital Budget for an ink jet plotter. Since
the time that the price quote was received, the model has been discontinued and replaced.
The price of the new plotter is more than the amount approved in the Capital Budget. Mr. Turk
received three quotes for the plotter. He found the quote submitted by Badger Blueprint in the
amount of $16,495 to be the best. Ald. Slocomb moved to recommend a transfer from
contingency for 2001 in the amount of $1,500 to cover the increased cost of the equipment
*and to authorize the purchase of the plotter not to exceed $16,495. Ald. Sanders
seconded; motion carried. Finance Director Gunderson noted that a budget amendment would
be submitted for Council approval at a future date.
5. Proposed Amendment to Agreement with Muskego Volunteer Fire Company
The Mayor stated that the fire company has requested that the Agreement be amended to
reflect a quarterly payment schedule in which the first quarter payment would include the
yearly stipend for their members. Both Ald. Slocomb and Sanders expressed concern about
amending the Agreement. It was determined a recommendation would not be made by the
Finance Committee and discussion would take place at the Council level.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Ald. Sanders moved to approve a release to Jorgen May in the amount of $7,500 from the
cash account for the Adrian Drive Cul-de-sac based on the memo dated December 7, 2000
submitted by Sean McMullen. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve a reduction in the Letter of Credit in the amount of
$277,976.06 and a reduction in the Letter of Credit in the amount of $34,255 for Quietwood
Creek subject to making the Developer’s Deposit current.
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve a reduction in the Letter of Credit in the amount of $135,250
for Champions Village Addition #3 based on the memo dated December 7, 2000 submitted by
Sean McMullen. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,822,831.59, Tax Checks in the amount of $485 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$114,307.50. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk