Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 1/21/2008
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008
Alderman Borgman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Ald. Tracy Snead present along
with Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat and City Administrator Jennifer Sheiffer.
Ald. Noah Fiedler was absent.
Alderman Borgman led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on January 17, 2008.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007
Ald. Snead moved to approve the minutes of November 19, 2007. Seconded by Ald.
Borgman. Motion carried 2-0.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Phase II – Ald. Borgman stated that there was nothing new to report.
Traffic Signal installation at Racine Ave. and Hillandale Dr. – Superintendent Delikat stated that
this project was complete except for the last lift of asphalt which will be done in spring.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road Work Hillside Drive – City Administrator Sheiffer informed the Committee that Ruekert
& Mielke are preparing a preliminary assessment on this project. Once the numbers are received
a public hearing will be scheduled.
Discuss Center Drive Extension to Lake – This item is deferred until the February 2008 meeting.
Action on updated proposal Industrial Park Stormwater Alternatives – City Administrator
Sheiffer informed the Committee that the new proposal from Ruekert and Mielke to perform an
economic benefit analysis for the ponds eliminated the Starla site and is not to exceed $3,900.00.
Ald. Snead moved to accept the new proposal from R&M not to exceed $3,900.00.
Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 2-0.
Request by Ald. Snead to discuss the Burning Ordinance – Ald. Snead informed the Committee
that she is not looking at banning the burning of leaves in the City of Muskego. It was suggested
that the police department be contacted if anyone has a complaint about burning.
Request by Ald. Snead for a brighter light at the entrance to Stoney Creek Retirement Complex –
Superintendent Delikat informed the Committee that to change that light from a 100 amp to a
200 amp will cost the City $289.00 and that the Public Works Department will make sure this
gets done.
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Request by Ald. Snead for a street light at Tess Corners and College Ave. – Superintendent
Delikat informed the Committee that We Energies could take the old street light down and put up
a new light suspended over the intersection. The cost of this would be approximately $1,500.
Ald. Snead moved that this be taken to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Ald.
Borgman. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation on action for bid results for the Tess Corners Creek Streambed Stabilization
Project and amendment for scope of work for related engineering services – Ald. Borgman stated
that the low bidder for this project was CW Purpero in the amount of $82,962.10. City
Administrator Sheiffer stated that the DNR asked for additional information for the Chapter 30
permit. Bonestroo is asking for an amendment to their service agreement for an allowance
amount of $7,800.00 to handle this additional work. Ald. Snead moved to accept the bid of
$82,962.10 from CW Purpero to take care of this project. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 2-0. Ald Snead also moved to approve the cost of $7,800.00 to cover the
additional engineering work by Bonestroo. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried
2-0.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
None
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski
Recording Secretary