PUM19890119W� PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman
Sanders. Also present were Committee Member Hilt, Ald. Dumke,
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski and those per the attached
list.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski and Mayor Salentine presented
the proposed sewer project on Woods Road (Mystic to Durham) to
affected property owners. Prior to the presentation, a vote was
taken of those present which resulted in a 9 to 4 vote against
the project. Ald. Sanders moved to defer action until the
February meeting to enable the affected property owners to
discuss further. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried. The
Clerk's Office will notify all owners of February meeting.
Mr. John Gnas appeared before the Committee to discuss the
present ordinance regarding outhouses. He submitted to the
Committee a petition with forty-one signatures opposing
outhouses. The Committeee read two letters that were submitted
to the City by Mrs. N. Bruce & Ron Cassidy and Bob & Phyllis
Lennart supporting the existing outhouses. Mr. Chrisman, who has
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outhouses on Pt. Denoon Road, explained that he will remove
the outhouse for his property addressed S110 W20370 when plumbing
work has been completed and the structure is connected to
sewers. The outhouse for the property addressed S110 W20362
services a structure with no inside plumbing. County Supervisor
DeAngelis spoke in favor of removal of all outhouses in sewer
service areas in Waukesha County. Ald. Hilt move to allow the
outhouse to remain that services the structure addressed S110
W20362 and to require removal of the outhouse servicing S110
W20370 when connection to sewers has been completed, with a
maximum of nine (9) months after permit to install has been
issued. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee discussed the Woods Road - Lannon Drive West
proposed water project with affected property owners. Plans for
a sewer main to service the Vesbach property have been submitted
to the City Engineers. Mr. Walter Vesbach, upon receipt of
meeting notification, contacted Mayor Salentine and he will have
the Subdivider contact the City to determine the property owner's
interest in providing a lateral connection to his property. Ald.
Sanders moved to direct the City Engineers to prepare plans and
specification and go out for bids for the proposed water
project. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
Mayor Salentine updated the Committee on the status of FLOW.
The Committee had nothing to report on the restoration of sewer
projects.
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Mayor Salentine updated the Committee on the status of the sale
of city -owned land on McShane. The prospective buyers have
notified the City, through their attorney, that they are no
longer interested in purchasing the land. Ald. Hilt moved to
refer to the Finance Committee for further discussion. Seconded
by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reported that Engineer Tom
Renner is in the process of providing plans for the capping of
the lift stations.
The Committee discussed the Highway 24 Sewer Project. The
Engineers are doing the necessary survey work and Attorney Don
Molter is preparing agreement between Waste Management and the
City. Ald. Hilt moved to recommend approval of the necessary
easement document for the DeBack property. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried.
Mayor Salentine updated the Committee on the proposed sewer
extension on Highway 45 & "00".
The prospective developers for the vacant land on Kelly Drive
have not contacted the City as to their intent to develop, so
Kelly Drive will not be a part of the proposed Valley/Ann Drive
water project.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the City Engineers on
the proposed sewer project for Ann Drive. Mayor Salentine will
contact Mr. Gratzek to try to coordinate the timetable for the
sewer project and the City's proposed water project.
The Committee discussed policy for Theoretical Assessments to
determine if an assessment is required on the Knudsen property
(Tax Key 2198.984.005). It has been determined that properties
where the City will not incur sewer construction costs are not
able to be charged a special assessment. The Committee requests
that the City Clerk submit, in writing, the past practices on
collecting Theoretical Assessments to guide the Committee in
establishing a policy for Theoretical Assessments.
The Committee reviewed service agreements with Envicon, Inc. for
the pump stations on Woods Road and McShane in the amount of
$110.00 for each station. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
approval. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Committee discussed minimum sewer charge for metered users
. and recommended the item be deferred for further study.
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Mayor Salentine and Utility Superintendent Kloskowski will
negotiate with Value Village and Sentry on restoration along
Highway L.
The City Engineers are working with the representative from
Kristin Downs Subdivision on connecting the wells to the
Municipal Water system.
The Committee reviewed proposed driveway on Utility Property and
requests that a letter be sent to Mr. Hollman asking him to
appear at the February meeting and informing him that if he does
not appear the use of the Water Utility property will be
terminated.
The Utility Superintendent's report was read and placed on file.
Minutes of previous meeting were reviewed.
Meeting adjourned a 10:35 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Daniel Hilt
Secretary