PUM199203190- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 19, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Co -Chairman Hilt
and Co -Chairman Simmons. Also present were Committee Member D.
Sanders, Mayor Salentine and Utility Superintendent Kloskowski.
The Committee discussed the status of the following projects:
Hillendale-North of Hwy. L Sewer & Water
The road is continuing to cave in and break apart. The City
Engineer is sending a letter to the Contractor advising of
problems.
Hwy. L West to Crowbar Road
Mayor and Utility Superintendent met with Waste Management
representatives to further discuss their potential sewer
assessment. After reviewing the Waste Management contract for the
MSS-2-89 Sewer Project (Hwy. L), Waste Management agreed with
their assessment.
• Kelly/Valley Drive Sewer & Water Project
Several affected residents appeared before the Committee to
discuss proposed project. Ald. D. Sanders moved to direct the
City Engineers to prepare plans and specifications and to bid the
project. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried. The Committee
determined that the actual front foot water rate will be used if
it is lower than the established 1992 front foot water rate.
After considerable discussion, it was determined that the
potential flag shaped lots on the south side of Lions Park Drive
will be assessed for their actual frontage. The dedication of the
road right-of-way will be required prior to awarding of bid.
Southeast Sewer Project
A preliminary plat has not been received.
The Committee reviewed a letter, dated March 6, 1992, from the
Town of Norway advising that the Utility has exceeded its daily
flows, per the contract between the City and the Town of Norway.
Ald. Simmons moved to direct the Utility Superintendent to
concentrate on the Lake Denoon sewer system to eliminate inflow
and infiltration and correct illegal sump pump connections to
reduce the flows.
The Committee discussed the potential Denoon Point Estates
development. Adjacent property owners to the north (Maney Farm)
appeared before the Committee to request an expansion of the sewer
service area to include their entire forty (40) acres. The
current service area includes 450 ft. of frontage property on
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March 19, 1992 Kelsey Drive. Ald. Sanders moved to deny request
to expand the sewer service area. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion
carried. It was recommended that the owner work with the area in
the sewer service area as defined with the contract with the Town
of Norway. Supt. Kloskowski will check with the the Town of
Norway to determine if houses must physically be in the sewer
service area or may be connected to a main inside the sewer
service area. The property owners were advised to meet with the
Denoon Point Estates developer to facilitate the expansion of the
sewer main which is being constructed in Denoon Point.
Mr. Lowe and Mr. Schmidt appeared before the Committee to request
expansion of the 2005 sewer area to include all of the property
west of Hillendale to the landfill. The Committee determined that
the Comprehensive Plan be adopted which would determine land use
prior to amending the sewer service area.
Mr. Jungbluth appeared before the Committee to request an
adjustment of REC assignment for a rental storage building which
was assigned .25 REC. Ald. Sanders moved to rescind the .25 REC
• charge and associated sewer usage fees for Rynder's Plumbing.
Seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried. Mr. Jungbluth submitted
to the Committee a revised employee survey form for the Beauty
Shop and residence to assist in calculating the capacity needed
for sewer usage.
Superintendent Kloskowski requested approval of an expenditure
of $250.00 to facilitate one of his employees to attend a session
on pump and seal maintenance. Ald. Sanders moved to approve
expenditure. Seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried.
The Committee discussed the proposed future water tower site.
Mayor Salentine advised that the Plan Director indicated that a
Conditional Use will be required for the placement of the tower in
an RS-1 zoning. The recommended location on Hillendale Drive is a
result of a recent study authorized by the Utility Committee.
The Committee reviewed the application data prepared by the City's
auditors to be submitted to the Public Service Commission to
establish new water rates and the restructuring of water utility
debt. Ald. Simmons moved to request that the Public Service
Commission review the proposed data for a new rate structure and
to recommend Council approval of the debt restructuring. Seconded
by Ald. D. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the following bids for the Woodside Estates
Water Project:
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CONTRACTORS BASE BID
Globe Contractors
$47,000.00
Basso Construction
64,630.60
United Sewer & Water
50,216.00
L & L Contractors
59,815.00
Tomasini Contractors
57,953.75
Reesman's Excavating & Grading
57,315.45
Rawson Contractors
47,655.00
Underground Pipeline
49,968.50
Wanasek Corp.
64,953.00
Rock Contractors
48,681.75
Michels Pipeline Construction
56,772.00
D.F. Tomasini Contractors
53,905.00
Gustafson Construction
47,865.00
American Sewer
51,997.00
Super Excavators
57,638.00
Ald. Hilt moved to recommend approval of the low bid of Globe
Contractors in the amount of $47,000.00. Seconded by Ald. D.
Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed sewer improvements for Durhamswood #1 and
#2 Subdivisions. Ald. Simmons moved to recommend Council
acceptance of improvements. Seconded by Ald. D. Sanders, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed sewer plans for Settler's Creek
Subdivision. Ald. Simmons moved to recommend approval subject to
City Engineers review. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reported that the Garage
Addition is proceeding on schedule.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David J. Sanders
Secretary