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COWM.2022.05.24 (Appr)APPROVED CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES May 24, 2022 5:30 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue *AMENDED CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL ku�, c4 0r SKEGO Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Terrence, Hammel, Schroeder, Kubacki, and Madden. Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski, Assistant Utility Superintendent Bourdo, and Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp. Absent: Alderperson Kapusta STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE Ms. Crisp stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderperson Hammel moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Minutes from March 22, 2022. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Review the draft/final Water Policies Policy #1: Private Water Trust Connection Policy Policy #2: Service Connection Policy Policy #3: Water main Relay Assessment Policy Mr. Kroeger stated his goal tonight is to finalize the policies so that at the next meeting (June 14, 2022) they can be voted on without further discussion. Concerning the Policy #1, a sliding scale was discussed wherein during the first five years the Trust owners would pay the full cost to replace watermains in case of failure. Another proposal was made and discussed — if replacement is needed due to a system Common Council Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 12 failure the Trust owners would be 100% responsible for the first five years, with a 10% stepdown per year for the next 10 years so that year 16 would be 0%. Alderperson Kubacki made a motion that the Trust owners would be responsible to pay 100% for any replacement for system failure in the first five years with a 10% reduction each year thereafter until the 15t" year. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion carried; 5 in favor, 1 opposed. Mayor Petfalski suggested a break at this point to conduct the other meetings scheduled. Alderperson Madden made a motion to adjourn. Alderperson Terrence seconded; motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Mayor Petfalski reconvened the meeting at 6:29 PM. Concerning Policy #2, a suggestion was that we would leave the policy as it is. If the well fails, property owner will need to hook up. Connection is required at point of sale of home. Concerning Policy #3, there were no comments and it was agreed to go with Option 3 (not to assess residents — the Utility to cover all costs). Investigation regarding the Process for taking over a Private Water System Mr. Kroeger stated that they are talking to WDNR and the PSC for all what is needed. *Discussion on offer to purchase part of tax key number MSKC2198157 from Jason Stark Mr. Kroeger went over some history of what had been done on the property which was done without any approvals. Property owner was sent a letter which prompted the Offer to Purchase. After a brief discussion, the members agreed to reject the Offer. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT The Committee of the Whole may possibly reconvene immediately following the Common Council meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items. Alderperson Kubacki moved to adjourn. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Minutes taken and transcribed by Ms. Crisp.