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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mayor De Angelis with Committee
Members Slocomb, Salentine, and Sanders present. Also present were Ald. Patterson,
Le Doux, and Petfalski, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, Finance Director Gunderson, and
Deputy Clerk Blenski. Ald. Wichgers arrived during the meeting. Dave Anderson of
Ehlers and Associates was also in attendance.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve the November 7, 2001 minutes. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVAL
The Committee took no action regarding the application for a “Class B” Retailers’
license submitted by The Wildlife LLC. The corporate agent, Karen Ives, has been
requested to attend a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the liquor license
application and the responsibilities as agent.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Proposals for Off-site Tax Collection
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda stated that four financial institutions have submitted written
correspondence that they will provide off-site tax collection. They are Bank One, State
Financial Bank, Citizens Bank of Mukwonago, and St. Francis Bank. These are the
same four banks that participated previously. She requested approval by the
Committee. Ald. Slocomb moved to approve. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
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Review Agreement with BT, Inc. for Engineering Services
Mayor De Angelis stated the language is standard and similar to the agreements the
City has with its other consultants. Atty. Riffle has recommended some additional
changes. The Mayor proposes that the resolution be amended at the Council meeting
to reflect that the City Attorney could make technical changes in consultation with the
Mayor. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion
carried.
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of GO Promissory Notes and Water System Revenue
Bonds
Dave Anderson of Ehlers and Associates presented financial information regarding the
City’s proposed borrowings to finance future projects. Ald. Salentine moved to
recommend approval to authorize Ehlers to solicit competitive proposals for general
obligation promissory notes not to exceed $1,900,000. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion
carried. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval to authorize Ehlers to solicit
competitive proposals for water system revenue bonds not to exceed $2,300,000. Ald.
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Salentine seconded; motion carried. Mr. Anderson stated the results of the bid opening
will be at the November 27, 2001 Council meeting.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Ald. Slocomb moved to approve maintenance agreement as requested by Library
Director Holly Sanhuber. The agreement is for the copier used by the public and
covers a one-year period at a monthly cost of $42.35. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion
carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $622,887.13 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $182,919.26. Ald.
Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:25 PM. Ald. Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk