FM021301
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
Members Slocomb, Sanders and Salentine present. Also present were Ald. Chiaverotti
and Le Doux, Finance Director Gunderson, Dave Anderson of Ehlers and Associates,
and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the February 7, 2001 minutes. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
A recommendation regarding an Operator’s License for Nick Balciunas was deferred to
this meeting with the applicant requested to attend. He did not appear.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Review Water Tower Site Lease - VoiceStream PCS II Corporation
This item was deferred from the February 7, 2001 meeting. As the representative from
VoiceStream was not present, Ald. Slocomb moved to defer. Ald. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
2. Review Purchase of Financial and Payroll Systems
This item was deferred from the February 7, 2001 meeting. Ald. Slocomb provided
additional information for clarification. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve basic cost of
software and training for $75,045 and six months of support for $4,400 with the Mayor
and Finance Director authorized to execute the documents in the name of the City for
the purchase. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
3. Review Request from Muskego Chamber of Commerce for Use of Copy Equipment
This item was deferred from the February 7, 2001 meeting. Ald. Slocomb stated that
the City needs to treat the Chamber of Commerce as it would any other group
regarding the request. Ald. Slocomb moved to deny request. Ald. Salentine seconded;
motion carried. It was clarified that in an emergency situation, the Chamber could have
copies made at the City’s charge of 25 cents per page.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Bids for G. O. Borrowing
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
2/13/2001
Mr. Dave Anderson stated two bids were received. He is pleased to recommend the
bid submitted by U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray at a true interest rate of 4.1790%. He
complimented the City for receiving Moody’s “Aa3” rating. Ald. Sanders moved to
recommend the bid submitted by U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. Ald. Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $965,834.35, Tax Checks in the amount of $3,853,506.69 and Utility
Vouchers in the amount of $276,809.83. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk