PUM19961118PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Sanders.
Also present were Committee members Rasmussen (arrived at 6:15
p.m.) and Salentine, Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski, Richard
Eberhardt (Ruekert & Mielke), and those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting notice was posted on 11/13/96
in accordance with the Open Meetings Law.
Chairman Sanders read the Notice of Closed Session.
Richard Eberhardt, Ruekert & Mielke, updated the Committee on the
status of the following projects:
Boxhorn,Groveway,Ryan Sewer - A notice of consideration to declare
the contractor "in default" has been sent to the contractor and
their surety company.
Woods Road Sewer & Water Project- Lift station work proceeding;
as builts have been started. The Committee reviewed request from
contractor for a time extension from November 1, 1996 to December
13, 1996. Ald. Salentine moved to defer time extension request.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-0.
Racine Avenue Water Project (AF
Muskego Regency Center) - City
restoration has been completed.
ollo to Pioneer and Pioneer to
is finalizing payment and all
Hillendale (Raboine) Sewer Ext. - The City is still waiting to
receive a copy of sewer plans for Raboine. The contractor has
requested final payment and the City Engineers have submitted to
the contractor the final change order with list of needed
documents. A video tape has been received.
HiView Acres/Holz Drive Sewer Extension - The City has received
information from the City Engineers listing three possible sites
on the Schweitzer property for installation of one of the required
lift stations. The relocation order for the Durham Drive lift
station has been approved by the Common Council.
Waukesha County Park Sewer & Water Project - The project is on
hold pending resolution of payment of engineering review fees for
construction that are being disputed by the County.
Well #7 - Muskego County Park - A new site has been established by
the County and the City has been given permission to install test
well next week.
Pumphouse for Well #7 - Muskego County Park - Bid date has been
put on hold.
• Loomis Road Lift Station - Final completion was determined to be
November 1st. Mayor and Dan Warren (R & M) are meeting with
contractor on 11/21/96 to determine liquidated damages.
Contractor was sent a letter listing documents needed to close out
project.
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• Loomis Drive Sewer Project - Paving has been completed and punch
item list has been sent to the contractor. Video tape has been
received.
North Cape Road Sewer Project - Project is completed with minor
restoration left. Punch list has been sent to contractor and
video tape has been received. The City reviewed request from the
contractor, Super Excavators, for an extension of time, along with
correspondence from City Engineers addressing the following issues:
Three days time extension for addition of an 8-inch
sanitary sewer in an easement between Manhole 13a
and Manhole 13b. City Engineers recommend request
for extension be granted.
Additional three days for addition of an 8-inch
sanitary sewer from Manhole 16a to a point on the
opposite side of North Cape Road. City Engineers
recommend request for extension be granted.
One additional day for the cut in of a new connection
and riser to the property at the northeast corner
of Loomis Drive and North Cape Road. City Engineers
recommend request be denied as lateral placement is
the contractor's responsibility.
• Additional days for the restoration adjacent to the
bypass lane installed on the east side of North Cape
Road. City Engineers recommend request be denied until
resolution of whether or not there will be an additional
cost for this restoration.
Additional five working days for "unanticipated quick
ground conditions". City Engineers felt request for
extension should be denied based on the terms and
conditions of the contract.
Additional time after receipt of punch list. City
Engineers recommend denial for time extension for
punch list items as there would not be any items if
project was done in accordance with contract.
Correspondence from City Engineers was also reviewed regarding
Super Excavators Inc. requesting compensation for the repair of
two drain pipes encountered on the extension of the sanitary sewer
for the Ritzmann property as the pipes were not shown on the
drawings. The City Engineers agree that the pipes were not shown
on the drawings but feel that it is the contractor's
responsibility to review the site which included an existing catch
basin. The claim for additional repair work compensation is
• $373.60. Ald. Salentine moved to approve six (6) day time
extension. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-0. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve additional repair work compensation in
the amount of $373.60. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried
3-0.
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• Sewer & Water Study/Industrial Park Sites
Nothing new to report.
Hillendale Water Reservoir - Reservoir and Booster Station has
been completed and warranty is in progress.
The Committee noted that the number of REC allocations remaining
is 1124 as of November 1, 1996.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum from Plan Director Matt
Sadowski on the status of Lake Denoon sewer connections. Ald.
Rasmussen moved to file Notice of Claim for sewer connections.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
There was nothing new to report on the status of Candlewood Creek
sewer & water extensions.
Ald. Sanders moved to defer action on request to waive past due
charge (Zielski). Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
Ald. Salentine moved to go into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
pursuant to §19.85(1)(e), Deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive
• or bargaining reasons require a closed session, and (g) Conferring
with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral
or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become
involved; more specifically, allocation of sewer connections for
Norway Sanitary District. Action may be taken in Closed Session.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-0.
The Public Utilities Committee reconvened into Open Session at
7:45 p.m. to continue with agenda items.
The Committee reviewed request for sewer connections for the
Muskego Norway School District and the Town of Norway. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve 35 connections contingent on the
Muskego/Norway School District indemnifying the City of Muskego
Sewer Utility against any and all lawsuits. There was no second.
Ald. Salentine moved to defer, pending legal review regarding
Notice of Claim. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 2-1,
with Ald. Sanders voting "no".
The Committee reviewed memorandum from Plan Director Sadowski
listing the most recent estimates for population by the year 2020
for existing expanded areas of the Norway Utility District (208
Sewer Service Boundary). The Committee reviewed the 208 Service
Area map with proposed sewer service area expansions identified by
• staff. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the area designated on map
presented, and to forward information to MMSD, SEWRPC, and the
Town of Norway. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
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• Mayor De Angelis informed the Committee of correspondence received
from Metropolitan Metropolitan Sewerage District advising of the
creation of a Municipal Customer Network as an ongoing mechanism
for sharing information between MMSD and the communities. MMSD is
requesting that the City provide a representative for this
committee. The Mayor stated that Utilities Superintendent Scott
Kloskowski has been designated as the City's representative.
The Committee reviewed request from Don Pionek for six (6) sewer
connections for the Schuler property (Denoon Beach Estates) from
the Town of Norway. Ald. Rasmussen moved to approve six (6)
lateral connections. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried
3-0. Ald. Salentine moved to refund $100.00 main approval fee to
Mr. Pionek, as a main extension cannot be approved at this time.
Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski updated the Committee on the
status of Well Abandonment permits.
Status of Water Reservoir site was removed from the agenda.
Information Systems Director Joe Sommers appeared before the
Committee to further discuss status of Utility Billing Software.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve expenditure in the amount of
$25,590.00 for BRC for utility billing software, and the amount of
• $11,206.00 for bar coding. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion
carried 3-0.
The Committee discussed Well #7 repairs. Ald. Salentine moved to
reject all bids. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
Correspondence from City Engineer Ken Ward was reviewed with
recommendations for the 1997 Front Foot Assessment for the Water
Utility. Mr. Ward's review included past rates, current inflation
rate, the construction price index rate and current construction
costs. Based upon his review, Mr. Ward is recommending the
following:
Commercial & Industrial $39.10 (presently
$38.20)
Residential $34.65 (presently
$33.85)
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend approval of the above rates for
1997 for water front foot assessments. Seconded by Ald. Salentine,
motion carried 3-0.
Correspondence from Ruekert & Mielke, dated November 18, 1996, was
read regarding the watermain extension plan presented by Muskego
Health (Boldt/St. Luke's) for review. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve watermain plans, contingent on items listed in Ruekert &
• Mielke's letter. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
SUBDIVISIONS
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November 18, 1996
• The Committee reviewed acceptance of improvements for the MSI
General site (commercial). Ald. Salentine moved to accept water
system improvements as requested. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion
carried 3-0.
There nothing new to report on Deer Creek Subdivision.
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Kloskowski
Public Utilities
Superintendent
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