FM20050208
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM by Mayor Slocomb with Committee
Members Salentine, Madden and Schroeder present along with Ald. Borgman,
Buckmaster, Melcher and Patterson and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Those present recited
the Pledge of Allegiance. .
Mayor Slocomb stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Madden moved for approval of the minutes of the meeting held February 2, 2005.
Ald. Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Continue Review of Operator’s License Application from 2/2/2005
Action on the application submitted by Anthony Bushberger was deferred at the
February 2 meeting for additional information. Upon review of the information received
from the Police Department, Ald. Schroeder moved to recommend approval of an
Operator’s License for Anthony Bushberger subject to a 3, 6, 9 and 12-month review.
Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review and Recommend Approval of Business Credit Card Policy
Ald. Schroeder requested the current procedure (in writing) for how monthly credit card
charges are reviewed prior to the committee taking final action. Ald. Schroeder moved
to defer. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Review and Recommend Approval of Travel Policy
Ald. Schroeder requested the forms that accompany the Travel Policy. Several
revisions were made to the policy since the committee initially reviewed it. He wants
the forms to be reviewed to ensure that they correspond with the revised policy. Ald.
Schroeder moved to defer. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Review of Request to Waive Park Dedication Fees - Ragus Property-Field Drive
Mayor requested the item be deferred. Ald. Salentine moved to defer. Ald. Schroeder
seconded; motion carried.
Review and Approve Standards of Conduct and Discipline (Compliance Policy)
Ald. Schroeder stated the committee deferred this at the last meeting so the other
aldermen could provide input before it is approved. Ald. Buckmaster did not know if the
language was strong enough regarding the release of confidential information. Ald.
Schroeder believes what is stated is sufficient. Ald. Buckmaster requested that the
City’s existing policies be reviewed in the future once the organizational structure of the
Finance Department is determined. He acknowledged that would depend on the
qualifications and knowledge of the individual hired. Ald. Madden moved to approve.
Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Finance Committee Minutes Page 2
February 8, 2005
NEW BUSINESS
Recommend Approval of Resolution to Retain Special Counsel - Police and Fire
Commission
Mayor Slocomb explained that special counsel has to be retained to represent the
Police and Fire Commission. The City’s attorney may be called to testify if the matter
proceeds to a hearing. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Madden
seconded; motion carried. The Mayor stated that the City would look at retaining an
attorney with municipal experience.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$761,873.44, Tax Checks in the amount of $4,354,107.49 and Utility Vouchers in the
amount of $23,505.11. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Madden moved to adjourn at 7:23 PM. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk