FM051402
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Petfalski, Sanders and Salentine present. Also present were Ald. Damaske,
Le Doux, and Patterson, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited the Pledge
of Allegiance.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Salentine moved to approve the May 8, 2002 minutes. Ald. Sanders seconded;
motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
E-mail correspondence from the Police Department indicated that there were no
complaints on file for last’s year Bushyfest event held in July. The Committee
determined that the license holder did not need to appear to discuss this year’s event.
The Committee will review along with other license applications at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Bids for Official City Newspaper
Mayor Slocomb stated the City received one bid from CNI Newspapers and noted that
the rates submitted were less than what the City is currently paying. Ald. Sanders
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried. Ald. Petfalski
noted that CNI is currently the only newspaper qualified to bid; legislation may be
introduced at the state level that could change requirements for next year.
Review Hiring of Special Counsel for Issues Involving Wm. Carity
Mayor Slocomb stated that the City’s current legal counsel has a potential conflict
regarding issues that involve William Carity. The Council previously authorized the
hiring of special counsel specifically for William Carity Development and Quietwood
Creek. Mr. Carity intends to pursue further developments in the City and special legal
counsel must again be retained. Ald. Petfalski moved to recommend approval to retain
von Briesen & Roper, S.C. to represent the City regarding issues that involve William
Carity. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $602,444.93, Tax Checks in the amount of $1,563,514.52 and Utility
Vouchers in the amount of $72,557.67. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:12 pm. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
4/23/2002
Deputy Clerk