FM121002
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 6:38 pm by Mayor Slocomb with Committee Members.
Petfalski, Patterson and Salentine present. Also present were Ald. Le Doux and Schroeder,
and Finance Director Gunderson. Ald. Damaske and Madden 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 the meeting held December 4, 2002. Ald.
Patterson seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
On December 4, the Committee recommended approval of an Operator’s License for Brian
Ward subject to review of his assessment information. Mr. Ward submitted the information
requested, which the Committee reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review 2003 Insurance
The Committee deferred this item on December 4 for further review. Finance Director
Gunderson was present to discuss the Devine & Tweedale comparison of insurance coverage
between the League of Wis. Municipalities Mutual Insurance (LWMMI) program and Wausau
Insurance. Following review of both, she recommends the coverage offered by the League. It
provides a $6,000,000 policy limit vs. $3,000,000 limit (with a $5,000,000 umbrella) provided
by Wausau. Another substantial difference is in regard to the Public Officials coverage with
the League’s plan providing a $6,000,000 limit compared to only $1,000,000 offered by
Wausau. Ald. Petfalski questioned if the League’s self-insured program had the financial
stability required. Ms. Gunderson responded yes based on supporting data received. Ald.
Salentine moved to recommend approval of the insurance carriers and coverage outlined in
Reso. #257-2002. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
2. Review Dental Insurance for 2003
The Committee deferred this item on December 4. Ms. Gunderson stated that the employee
response received regarding the Dentacare options was to retain the existing plan. Ald.
Petfalski moved to recommend approval of the following: First Commonwealth (network)
$22.19-single, $58.58-family; First Commonwealth (out of network) $25.06-single, $69.18-
family; Compcare (Dentacare 160) $21.37-single; $57.70-family. Ald. Salentine seconded;
motion carried.
3. Review Quotes Received for Used Vehicles
Quotes were received for two used Public Works Vehicles. Ald. Salentine moved to accept bid
of $8,855 submitted by Schaefer Snowplowing for the LA8000 and bid of $973 submitted by
Robin Mueller for the Blazer. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Revised Pay Grade for Public Works Superintendent
Ms Gunderson explained that this is an effort to clarify the City’s record regarding the position.
The designation of PE/Civil Engineer or equivalent is not required and the pay grade for the
position is M6. This does not affect the employee currently in the position. Ald. Patterson
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
12/10/2002
2. Discuss Digital File Requirement Charges for Land Division
The Mayor explained that the Plan Commission recently recommended approval of a land
division for Mr. and Mrs. Wachowiak. The Wachowiaks did not realize that digital submission
of the certified survey map was required. This requirement is new since they did a previous
land division. Their surveyor did not realize that digital file submission was required and has
no capability to do. A digital file will have to be created. The Wachowiaks believe that this
requirement was not made clear during the approval process and to charge them now for it is
unfair. They are requesting forgiveness of the cost. Mayor Slocomb stated this requirement
has now been added to the checklist used by the Plan Department. It is part of the land
division ordinance and most surveyors are aware of it. The surveyor retained by the
Wachowiaks was not familiar with the City’s requirements. Ald. Salentine moved to forgive the
fee for the digital file requirement with the money to be taken out of the Plan Department
budget. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount
of $847,390.71, Tax Checks in the amount of $1,754.60 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$375,879.86. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:08 pm. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk