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PUM19920521PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 21, 1992 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Sanders. Also present were Committee Members Schneider, Misko, Mayor Salentine, Utility Superintendent Scott Kloskowski and those per the attached list. The Committee reviewed the status of the following projects: Hillendale-North of Hwy. L Sewer & Water - It was noted that the Bonding Company sent notification of proceeding to secure bids for the repair work. Hwy. L West to Crowbar Road - Work has been completed and restoration is being started. Valley/Lions Pk. Extended Water - Plans have been completed and a Chapter 30 permit has been applied for to allow storm sewer connection to the corner of Pioneer Drive. Southeast Sewer Project - A Preliminary Plat has been submitted to the City indicating 243 lots. Valley View Sewer & Water Project - Correspondence was received from Lakes Area Excavating, Inc. dated April 28, 1992, requesting an extension for finalization of topsoil and seeding until June 15, 1992. The Committee denied request because the Utility Superintendent was of the opinion that work was substantially completed. Woods Rd. West of Woodside Estates Water - Project is nearing completion. The Committee further discussed Lake Denoon Sewer and Denoon Point Estates Subdivision. Ald. Sanders moved to send correspondence from the Town of Norway's attorney, Thompson Coates, dated May 12, 1992, to the City Engineer and City Attorney for review to determine if the contract is properly being interpreted. The Committee discussed sewer capacity for the Diekfuss property as the paragraph from the Public Utilities Committee minutes of April 16, 1992 were deleted at the Common Council meeting of May 12, 1992. Ald. Schneider moved to deny request to extend sewer interceptor from Sandy Beach Road because the present interceptors have design capacity to utilize the present sewer allocations that are available under the MMSD contract. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. A copy of . these minutes will be sent to Mr. Diefkuss' attorney. The Committee reviewed the drafting and installation standards for sewer and water developments. Ald. Schneider moved to Public Utilities Committee - Page 2 May 21, 1992 approve standards for all developments in the City of Muskego. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. These standards will be given to all developers by the Plan Department. Mr. Ervin Hummer, W145 56486 Tess Corners Drive, appeared before the Committee to request an adjustment to the amount of RECs assigned to his property. The property is currently assigned 1-1/4 RECs for a resident and business and Mr. Hummer indicated that his employees meet at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day. Ald. Misko moved to amend records to indicate that the storage building on Mr. Hummer's property is not required to have a 1/4 REC allocation. Seconded by Ald. Schneider, motion carried. The Committee reviewed request for sewer allocations for 35 connections for Stoney Creek development. The Committee is receptive to the submittal of a 8" sewer main for MMSD approval if the petitioner decides to go with a main rather than a private lateral. The Committee is also receptive to the residential lot that is adjacent to the potential main being connected to that main providing that the developer dedicate to the City the 8" main to the first manhole along with as easement for maintenance. Ald. Misko moved to approve connections. Seconded by Ald. Schneider, motion carried. • New Berlin residents, Al and Kathy Rhyner (6230 So. Martin Drive) appeared before the Committee to request sewer connection for his property on Martin Drive. Ald. Misko moved to deny connection since New Berlin hasn't settled their FLOW dispute with MMSD and there is no way to transfer allocations from one city to the other. Seconded by Ald. Schneider, motion carried. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend acceptance of water and sewer improvements for the Woodcrest Heights Subdvision subject to completion of punch list. Seconded by Misko, motion carried. The Committee reviewed request for sewer connections for Plum Creek Development. Ald. Schneider moved to approve 217 RECs (residential equivalency connections). Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Mrs. Helen Just (W194 56945 Hillendale Drive) appeared before the Committee to request a time extension for connecting her home to the sewer system by the required connection date of May 30, 1992. Ald. Schneider moved to deny request and to direct the Utility Superintendent to secure quotes for forced hook-up which will be reviewed at the June 18, 1992 Public Utilities Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. The property owner was advised that a standby charge commences • on May 31, 1992. Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reviewed with the Committee his request to hire temporary summer help due to one employee Public Utilities Committee - Page 3 May 21, 1992 being absent on workmen's compensation. Ald. Sanders moved to approve at the rate of $7.42 per hour. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. The Committee reviewed the quarterly MMSD Flow report and placed on file. The Committee also discussed the requested information from the Public Utilities Committee meeting of April 16, 1992, for determination if the budgeted dollars are adequate for the non-WPAP billing. The Utility Superintendent reported that the figures were less than budgeted because the pay request is actual cost spent and the City of Muskego's sewer budget is established upon non-WPAP costs as budgeted by MMSD. The Committee reviewed SCADA Engineering Agreement Amendment for engineering services on the water control and lift station monitoring SCADA project. The dollar amount has been reduced to $2,200 because the lift station for Denoon Point Estates is not being built at this time. In the future, SCADA connection charges are to be paid by the Developer. Ald. Misko moved to approve amendment. Seconded by Ald. Schneider, motion carried. The Committee reviewed Sewer Extension Allocations and noted that letters have been sent to affected developers requesting their intentions. • Mr. and Mrs. Terry Frahmann appeared before the Committee to request an extension for connecting to the Hwy L sewer main. The Public Utilities Committee had previously granted an extension from February 10, 1992 to April 20, 1992. The Committee recognized that a contractor has been obtained and will be securing a permit for connection. In the event that a permit has not been secured by the June 18, 1992 Public Utilities Committee meeting, the Utility Superintendent will secure quotes to implement a forced hook-up. The property owner was notified that a standby charge will be in effect as of February 11, 1992. The Developer for the Eiche property appeared before the Committee to request eighty-one (81) RECs for a single family development on the piece of property located on Lannon Drive. Ald. Schneider moved to approve request. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. The Committee reviewed request for reimbursement for water extension and acceptance of partial improvements for the Lake Point Estates Subdivision. Aid. Misko moved to approve payment out of Water Utility of $13,049 to the Developer of Lake Point Estates Subdivision subject to completion of the punch list. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. • The Committee discussed Water Tower site and Ald. Schneider moved to defer until June 16, 1992 meeting in order to discuss with affected residents. Public Utilities Committee - Page 4 May 21, 1992 The sewer and water plans for the Foxboro Subdivision were approved and the Committee authorized three (3) sewer connections to the Rae property and one (1) sewer connection to the existing home on Mystic Drive. The Developer will discuss the cost of providing sewer laterals to the Rae property with Mrs. Rae. The Developer was also required to extend sewers to the center of the road on Mystic Drive and a lateral is tobe placed from the manhole to the property line right-of-way with the cost being reimbursed by the City to the Developer. These costs are to be provided to the Public Utilities Committee for review. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. ca u Respectfully submitted, Ald. William T. Schneider Secretary r. COMITTEE P �Ls a�� � L -hAk e_S DATE S d Q S�S�� 2Rcl�c Lu 1 c1a S-I