FM20050524
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 6/8/05
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM by Mayor Damaske with Committee
Members Melcher, Madden, Salentine and Deputy Clerk Blenski present. Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ald. Buckmaster, Patterson and Schroeder
arrived during the meeting.
Mayor Damaske stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Salentine moved to approve minutes of the meeting held May 18, 2005. Ald.
Melcher seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVAL
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of a Salvage and Recycling Permit for
2005-2006 for Kohne Salvage. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approve SBC Centrex Contract, deferred 5/4/2005
Ald. Madden moved to defer until June 22, 2005. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion
carried.
2. Approve SBC CompleteLink Contract, deferred 5/4/2005
Ald. Madden moved to defer until June 22, 2005. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Bids - 2005 Streetscaping
The following bids were received for the project:
Gibraltar Landscape Co. $42,422.30
J. Kasian & Sons, Inc. $31,901.50
Bluemel’s, Inc. $38,570.00
Timme, Inc. $62,397.00
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend acceptance of low bid submitted by J. Kasian &
Sons, Inc. in the amount of $31,901.50. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
2. Review Subdivider’s Agreement, Retention Pond Maintenance Agreement, and Letter
of Credit for Forest Glen Subdivision
Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
3. Recommend Approval of Amendment to Knudsen Letter of Credit, New Amount
Ald. Melcher moved to recommend approval. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
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May 24, 2005
4. Recommend Approval of Points and Salary Range for City Administrator
Discussion took place regarding the points and salary for the position. The City’s
consultant will review the job description to determine the points and salary for the
position. Ald. Buckmaster expressed concern about what the actual cost for the
position will be. Ald. Salentine moved to recommend approval of the job description for
the City Administrator position with a salary range of $70,000 to $86,000 with points to
be determined by the consultant. Ald. Melcher seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Melcher moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of
$1,124,930.95 and Utility Vouchers in the amount of $220,233.84. Ald. Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
DEMONSTRATION BY DLS INTERNET - NEW PHONE SYSTEM
DLS Representatives, Mr. Ward Larkin and Mr. Pat McNally, were present. A CD
demonstrating the PBX System was provided to each of the aldermen. Mr. Larkin
stated that DLS Internet is an ISP. The company owns and operates one of the largest
privately owned wireless broadband tower systems in the State of Illinois. The
organization has been in existence for 11 years. DLS Internet has provided the City’s
broadband service for several years. Voiceover IP is simply voice communication over
the internet. Mr. Larkin stated voiceover IP service provides more flexibility and is cost
effective. A typical telephone bill could decrease anywhere between 35% and 70%
depending on the existing system that is used. Mr. Larkin stated it has not been
determined how much money the City would save because an actual cost comparison
has not been done. He highlighted some of the features that would be acquired with
the new system. A list of the company’s references has been provided to Joe
Sommers. Mr. Larkin responded to questions. The system recommended to the City
(for City Hall) will cost $6,500 plus the cost of the handsets.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn at 7:57 PM. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk