FM081302
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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. Madden,
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Planning Director Turk. Ald. Patterson arrived during the
meeting. 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 minutes of meeting held August 7, 2002. Ald.
Sanders seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Disallowance of Claim-Holzhauer
This item was deferred from August 7, 2002. The Mayor explained that the City’s
insurance carrier has recommended that the claim be denied because state statute
provides discretionary immunity regarding municipal safety incidents. The Committee
members supported the recommendation of the insurance company. Ald. Petfalski
noted that the person whose wave runner was damaged bears some liability. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend denial of the claim. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion
carried. The Mayor noted that the City would investigate the cost of additional
insurance for this type of coverage.
NEW BUSINESS
Subdivider’s Agreement, Letter of Credit and Cost Breakdown-Nature Estates
Mr. Turk stated the Plan Commission previously approved the final plat. The
documents are in the standard form and have been reviewed by the City Attorney. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
In response to a question by one of the developers, Wayne Salentine, Mr. Turk
explained the $3,000 deposit was for five years of maintenance on the retention pond.
Discuss Training Requirement for Temporary Operators
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda presented information regarding requiring applicants for
temporary operators’ licenses to complete the responsible beverage server training
course. A prior opinion of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities was that the course
was not required. The League has now concluded that previous opinion was incorrect.
City Attorney Macy submitted information that indicates the state statutes are not clear
and different positions could be taken. He recommends that the City require applicants
for temporary operators’ licenses be required to complete the training course. This
provides the least risk to the municipality. The Clerk’s Office is requesting direction
from the Finance Committee if the course should be required. Ald. Petfalski stated he
agrees with the point expressed by Attorney Macy that there is more potential for
violations with temporary operators but he does not believe requiring the course will
solve the problem. Ald. Salentine supports the recommendation and suggested that
letters be written to the various organizations that would be affected. Ald. Salentine
moved to require that applicants for temporary operators’ licenses be required to
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complete the training course effective October 1, 2002 with notification letters to be
sent to the organizations that the Clerk’s office knows may be affected. Ald. Petfalski
seconded; motion carried.
Establish Charge for Garbage and Refuse Disposal and Recycling Service
A memo and worksheet from Finance Director Gunderson provided her
recommendation to leave the 2003 rates at the same level as 2002 ($82.40 for
residential units containing five units or less and $70.00 for residential units containing
six units or more). Ald. Sanders moved to recommend that the rates for refuse and
recycling for 2003 remain the same. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the following reductions pursuant to a memo from
Sean McMullen :
$94,037.00 - Reserve at CCV
$30,314.00 - Deer Creek
$14,000.00 - Deer Creek Addition No. 1
$26,665.00 - Avion Estates
$10,199.81 - Rosewood Estates
Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried. Ald. Sanders requested information provided
by the Engineering/Building Inspection Department regarding these reductions be
provided in a more consistent manner and include a recommendation from the
department.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the
amount of $1,094,000.01, Tax Checks in the amount of $3,278,692.10 and Utility
Vouchers in the amount of $532,620.18. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:46 pm. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk