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PUM199411176 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1994 The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Sanders. Also present were Committee Members Woodard and D'Acquisto, Mayor De Angelis, City Clerk Jean Marenda, Utility Superintendent Scott Kloskowski, Richard Eberhardt (Ruekert & Mielke), Don Vilione (Conley, McDonald) and those per the attached list. The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on November 11, 1994, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Auditor Don Vilione appeared before the Committee to discuss sewer and water budgets. It was determined that there will not be an increase in sewer or water rates for 1995. City Clerk Jean Marenda discussed computer billing programs which would enable quarterly billing, without putting sewer charges on tax bill. She also advised that the Public Service Commission now classifies our utility as a "C" utility which will necessitate more hours by Water Utility Clerk. Supt. Kloskowski discussed with the Committee the need for a Sewer Cleaning Truck, Ald. Woodard moved to approve an expenditure not to exceed $165,000.00. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried. • The Committee determined that there will be a special meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 1994, to do final review and recommendation of the 1995 Sewer Utility Budget and 1995 Water Utility Budget. The Committee discussed Utility Projects for 1995 and determine that the projects will be Woods Road Water Loop Project for the Senior Housing Development and Municipal Buildings, and the Well Site project. The Committee discussed status of the following projects: Hillendale-North of HWY L Sewer and Water The street has been paved and shouldering is being installed. Project is completed. heast Sewer Proiect MMSD has asked for additional information and letter from the City of Franklin agreeing to connection. Approval is anticipated to be received in December or January. Boxhorn, Groveway, Ryan • City Engineers finalizing plans to be submitted to MMSD. Mystic Drive/Foxboro North Public Utilities Committee - Page 2 November 17, 1994 • City Attorney has completed easement documents to be secured from the affected property owners. The Committee reviewed status of REC allocation and noted that there are 1232 left. There was no representative from Great Clips at the meeting to discuss RCA charge and the item was again removed from the agenda. The Committee discussed legal and engineering fees associated with the Mystic Drive Sewer Extension for the properties that will be serviced through Foxboro North Subdivision. As the sewer will be installed on the rear of the properties, it has been necessary to for the City Attorney to prepare the easement documents and offers to purchase. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to pay any overages for legal and engineering fees as nonassessable costs to the project. Seconded by Ald. Woodard, motion carried. The Committee discussed sewer usage penalty for the Anthony & Jan Warkowczewski property at S85 W19820 Meadowlands Court. The property owners are disputing the penalty charge. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to deny request as the communication and notification problem is between builder and homeowner. Seconded by Ald. Woodard, motion carried. • Supt. Kloskowski discussed with the Committee meters to be installed in all businesses after January 1, 1995. Supt. Kloskowski updated the committee on a problem with the flow meter at the McShane Lift Station which is ten (10) years old. The Committee will further discuss at the December meeting. The Committee discussed status of Well Site Investigation. Plans are being reviewed by the Waukesha County Park & Planning Department. The Committee discussed status of Water Reservoir Site. City Engineers will be submitting final plans within the next week for both the reservoir and the booster station. The Committee reviewed proposed Racine Avenue/Woods Road Water Project, in particular, Option #3A which includes the extension of 16" watermain in Racine Avenue from Gemini Drive to Jean Drive, and in Woods Road from the west line of Country Brook Estates to the proposed subdivision entrance. It is assumed that the completion of a 12" watermain loop internally will be made by the Developer through the proposed Senior Center. Ald. Woodard moved to approve Option #3A and to direct the City Engineers to prepare plans and specifications and bid the project. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried. . There were no new exhibits to review for CCV-Champion Villages. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Public Utilities Committee - Page 3 November 17, 1994 • ca u CJ Respectfully submitted, Ald. Domonic D'Acquisto Secretary P"g, Al , ( i EP AC;�DA