Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 9/22/1977PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
0 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 1977
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schaumberg at 8:15 P.M.
Also present was committee member Ralph Tomczyk, Mayor Gottfried and
supt. Bertram
l The committee is awaiting determination from City Attorney Buckley
regarding the possibility of using the utility easement for drainage purposes in order that work can begin on the Robert Wollman property.
Inspectors from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage Commission will be inspecting the Bay Lawn and Freedom Acres Sewers in the near future.
Once they have been approved connections can begin and the roads
will be asphalted.
supt. Bertram advised the committee that he has received the necessary
agreement from Martin Ludwig for the cleaning of the channel leading
to Bass Bay. Ald. Tomczyk moved to have the City Attorney draft the
necessary documents for a temporary easement. Seconded by Aid. Schaum-
berg, motion carried.
supt. Bertram advised the committee that the ten complaints as listed
in the previous minutes relating to Guernsey Meadows Subdivision have
been taken care of. He also advised the committee that it is his
intent to discuss with Mr. Ray Gray the possibility of having some trees
i planted in the subdivision.
The committee reviewed Plan Commission Resolution #123-77 relating to the certified survey map submitted by Florence Fahning and Elmer Schmidt. Supt. Bertram to determine the length of existing storm sewer.
It was agreed that some provision should be made if necessary for the
extension of the storm sewer.
Ald. Tomczyk requested Supt. Bertram to look into the problem of water
running across Hillendale Drive in the vicinity of the Frank Narlock
property. He indicated that perhaps a culvert could solve the problem.
supt. Bertram indicated that he was certain his department would take
care of the matter.
The committee discussed urban cross section of road construction and
specifications The committee agreed to include the following as standard requirements
1. Priming of 8" of gravel with a ratio of one-half gallon per sq. yd.
2. Require a tacoat between l~ifts--the last lift to be laid a
minimum of l& inches
3. A minimum of six months between lifts to insure proper
compaction. The placement of lifts must be approved by the
Public Works Department
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that Mr Hetzel has agreed to
execute the necessary storm drainage easement if the committee would
officially re-affirm the si.ze of the storm sewer to be laid along side
his property. The committee re-affirmed its previous decision to install a 30" storm sewer on the easement of Guyle Hetzel's property
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supt. Bertram advised the committee that the developers of Lake
Brittany Estates has requested that the storm drainage area crossing
hlcShane Rd. be handled through an open swale. It was the opinion of the committee that an open swnle was not desirable and therefore directed Supt. Bertram to advise the developers that storm sewers
t0 handle the water problem will be required.
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hlayor Gottfried to contact Attorney Buckley regarding the South
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Denoon drainage problem.
supt. Bertram reviewed the salt allotment and advised that the cost for
1977-78 will be approximately $14 76 per ton as compared to $10.76 per
ton for the 1976-77 season He indicated he would obtain salt from
two companies rather than to buy from one dealer.
supt. Bertram discussed the condition of the city's mowers. He
indicated all of them are badly in need of repair. He further
indicated that he had the opportunity to see a road maintainer which
could be mounted on his equipment and would serve the city's needs very well. It was noted that monies had been provided in the capital budget for a new mower. Ald. Tomczyk moved to authorize Supt. Bertram to purchase the equipment. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
The minutes of the meeting held g/8/77 were reviewed and placed on file
Mayor Gottfried stated that he had been advised that the storm drainage
reconstruction of S.T.H. 24 would cost an additional $400.00. Therefore,
it would be necessary to reconsider Resolution #210-77 adopted at the
Council meeting held g/13/77 and amend the amount therein from $400 00
to $800.00.
Ald Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9 38 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Aid. Ralph Tomczyk, Public \Vorks Committee
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