PUM19940519PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Chairman
Sanders. Also present were Committee Members Woodard and
D'Acquisto, Mayor De Angelis, Steve Schultz (Ruekert & Mielke),
Utility Superintendent Scott Kloskowski (arrived at 8:25 P.M.),
and those per the attached list.
The Committee discussed the status of the following projects:
Hillendale-North of HWY L Sewer and Water
Road resurfacing will begin after installation of watermain for
Water Reservoir.
Southeast Sewer Project
Plans and specifications are 90% complete. The City has
requested a meeting with MMSD to discuss installation of flow
Restrictors. The design for the lift station is on hold
pending final siting from Champions Village.
Boxhorn, Groveway, Ryan Soil borings for lift station site has
• been completed. An easement from Muskego Lake Country Club
will be needed for forced mains. Mayor De Angelis will begin
negotiations with Mr. Scott Krause for easements.
Mystic Drive/Foxboro North
Exact date for commencement of project is still unknown.
The Committee discussed status of REC allocations and noted
that as of May 1, 1994, there were 1388 RECs in reserve.
The Committee further reviewed Deferred Assessments for Sewer.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to defer until the June meeting.
Seconded by Ald. Woodard, motion carried.
The Committee deferred discussion on REC allocation for Jill
Fabric Care until the June meeting at the request of the
petitioner.
The Committee reviewed REC charges for Sandra Roberts Beauty
Salon with Sandra Hoholek. Ms. Hoholeck requested refund of
overage for 1992 and 1993 REC charges. Ald. Woodard moved to
deny based on past policy that refunds are made for current
survey, but prior years are not refunded. Seconded by Ald.
D'Acquisto, motion carried. Sewer Utility Clerk Renee Kowalik
further explained billing policies.
The Committee further discussed clarification of RECS for
Commercial/Industrial/Business/Taverns/Halls, etc. Sewer
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. Utility Clerk Renee Kowalik explained how REC charges are
assessed for these businesses. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to
maintain existing policy for REC charges and directed Utility
Superintendent Kloskowski to assign a high priority to
installing meters in all restaurant, halls and taverns in order
to substantiate usage after one year of metering. It was noted
that the Utility is also in the process of installing meters
for all commercial businesses. Seconded by Ald. Woodard,
motion carried. A list of all affected
commercial/industrial/business/taverns/halls will again be
supplied to the Committee for their June meeting.
The Committee continued discussion of policy clarified at the
April 21, 1994, meeting whereby adjoining business will be
assessed a 1/4 REC per business in a multi -business building,
with a 1 REC minimum per building, or by REC chart assignment
if their use is based on something other than employee number.
Ald. Woodard moved to clarify the April 21, 1994 minutes to add
"with shared restroom facilities" after "multi -business
building". Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
Sewer Utility Clerk Kowalik also discussed with the Committee
the policy for sewer usage charges for business in the home
with shared facilities indicating that the businesses are
currently being charged at a residential rate. Ald. D'Acquisto
• moved to establish a policy whereby the business will be
charged at the business rate and the residential portion will
be charged at the residential rate. Seconded by Ald. Woodard,
motion carried.
Mr. James Jaye from Superior Painting & Decorating appeared
before the Committee to discuss RCA and sewer usage allocation
for his business. Mr. Jaye is requesting that the RCA charge
for his additional business be waived as he felt that even
though he changed the use from residential to business, there
was no change in the number of facilities. Ald. Woodard moved
to deny request as the policy states, "1 REC minimum, per
business, with separate plumbing facilities". Seconded by Ald.
D'Acquisto, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Chapter 21, Section 21.13 (1) (e) which
states, "The City shall establish a yearly charge for each
metered user to recover its costs for readings, records, and
billing costs". Ald. Woodard moved to recommend establishing a
"0" charge for metered users, in accordance with above section
of the municipal code, which will allow the Committee to
establish a fee in the future. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto,
motion carried. The present fee is a $20.00 yearly charge
($10.00 per reading), and a ($10.00 seal installation charge).
The Committee reviewed memorandum dated May 19, 1994, from
• Information Systems Joe Sommers for renewal of SCADA
maintenance agreement for key hardware components and all
software of the SCADA system. The systems allows lift stations
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• to be monitored and allows wells and the water tower to be
monitored and controlled from the Public Works Garage. The
cost of the agreement is substantially less than last year.
The current cost is $2,910 compared to $5,000 for last year.
Mayor questioned where a refund would be given for last year's
cost as the $5,000 was an estimated amount for the first year
of service. Steve Schultz, R & M, responded that he would
confer with his office and respond to the refund request.
Ald. Woodard moved to approve agreement with 50% to be paid
from the Water Utility and 50% from the Sewer Utility.
Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared before the Committee to request
Sewer Extension for Senior Housing on the Boehm property for
160 one bedroom units which equate to 80 RECs. Ald. Woodard
moved to approve request. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion
carried.
Mr. Potrykus also appeared before the Committee to request
Sewer Extension for Wilkinson Estates for an 8 parcel
division. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve allocation of 8
RECS for single family residences. Seconded by Ald. Woodard,
motion carried.
Mr. Art Dyer appeared before the Committee to review potential
• REC charges for his proposed COWTOWN development. Utility
Superintendent Kloskowski supplied an estimate on information
provided to him from Mr. Dyer of a total of approximately 44
RECs. The Committee indicated that unless Mr. Dyer requests
main extension beyond service area, REC allocation would not be
denied, if available.
Mr. Rob Agenten and Mr. Wayne Salentine appeared before the
Committee to discuss request for sewer service to Agenten
property on Tess Corners Drive. A discussion was held on lift
station vs. grinder pump to serve property. Ald. Woodard moved
to direct City Engineers to present an estimate on preparing a
feasibility study of the property. Seconded by Ald.
D'Acquisto, motion carried. When estimate is received, Mr.
Agenten will be notified and will be asked to review cost and
agree to paying a portion of the feasibility study cost in
order to make a further determination of how to sewer his
property. A plan for use of grinder pumps was also presented
and the Committee indicated that they would also be receptive
to a five lot division with grinder pumps, subject to final
review of configuration, etc.
The Committee discussed status of Well Site Investigation.
Steve Schultz advised that a meeting was held between he, Mayor
De Angelis, Utility Superintendent Kloskowski, Walt Tarmann &
Jim Kavemeier (Waukesha County Park & Planning) to review
• possible siting of a well in Muskego County Park. Waukesha
County indicated they are agreeable to a well site in the park
and agreed to allow test borings on one site with discussion
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• continuing on two other sites. The City Engineers are
completing the plans and specifications for required test
borings and will advertise for bids within the following week.
Steve Schultz also reported that he spoked with the DNR and the
Utility could either own or have a long-term lease on the
site. Since no Federal monies were used for the Muskego County
Park, a well is an allowable use on the park lands. Discussion
with the County personnel also entailed the possibility of
combing the pumphouse with a pavilion facility for park use.
The Committee reviewed status of Water Reservoir Site/Offer to
Purchase. Mayor advised that Waste Management's attorney is
working with Attorney Molter to finalize language in Offer to
Purchase and the City should be receiving proposed amendments
and amendment to extend acceptance of offer within the near
future.
Deferred Water Assessment were not discussed and will be
reviewed at the June meeting.
The Committee reviewed request for Acceptance of Improvement of
water mains for Overlook Bay (Lake Forest Multi -family) and
Steve Schultz reported that there was some additional work to
do regarding razing of valve box which had just come to their
attention. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to deny request. Seconded by
• Ald. Woodard, motion carried.
The Committee continued discussion with Mr. Art Dyer on
potential WCA charges for proposed COWTOWN development.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reported that the potential
WCA charges would be based on a 2" meter. Ald. Woodard moved
to approved use of existing well on the property for nonpotable
use such as watering grass and animals and possible water
supply for future water park subject to required testing.
Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed request for Water Supply for City/Hall
Library and Police Department in memorandum from City Clerk
dated May 11, 1994. The Clerk indicated that the 1994 Capital
Budget includes $3,300 to replace the submersible pump in the
well that services the City Hall/Library and Police Dept.
buildings. Utility Superintendent Kloskowski reported that the
testing done at the end of 1993 and early 1994 indicates an
elevated level of both lead and copper in the City Hall and
Police Dept. Buildings. The Committee directed that, for the
time being, that signs be posted in City Hall and the Police
Department, at all water sources, to flush the faucet for
several minutes before obtaining drink water. Ald. D'Acquisto
moved to direct the City Engineer to prepare alternatives and
cost estimates to provide municipal water to the City Hall
building. Seconded by Ald. Woodard, motion carried.
• Stan Potrykus further discussed with the Committee request for
water extension for Senior Housing on the Boehm property. Ald.
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• D'Acquisto moved to direct the City Engineer
alternatives and cost estimates for extending
supply to this development. Seconded by Ald.
carried.
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to provide
an adequate
Woodard, motion
Mr. Bob Hoormann and Michael Dilworth appeared before the
Committee to request waiving of individual meter requirement
for his twelve unit apartment building on Janesville Road
across for Bay Lane as he had already received state approved
plans and has completed the concrete slab which did not include
plumbing for individual meters. The Committee pointed out to
Mr. Hoormann and Mr. Dilworth that the requirement for
individual water meters was put of the developer's packet given
at time plan submittal. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve
request for this particular building in lieu of economic
hardship if slab would have to be removed. Seconded by Ald.
Woodard, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed water plans for Lakewood Meadows Addn.
#1 Subdivision. Ald. Woodard moved to approve the water plans
for the water mains. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion
carried. Ald. Woodard moved to approve the community well site
plan subject to DNR approval. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto,
motion carried. The Committee directed the Plan Director to
insert language in the Developer's Agreement that specifies
that the City may acquire the well and water system from the
Developer or the Association at any time.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Domonic D'Acquisto
Secretary
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