PUM19970317• PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Sanders.
Also present were Committee members Rasmussen and Salentine, Mayor
De Angelis (arrived at 9:15 p.m.), Utilities Superintendent
Kloskowski, Rich Eberhardt (Ruekert & Mielke), and those per the
attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on March 13, 1997
in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Ald. Sanders read the notice of Closed Session.
Rich Eberhardt updated the Committee on the status of the
following projects:
Boxhorn, Groveway, Ryan Sewer - The City Engineers are meeting
with contractor and bonding company on 3/19/97, regarding
completion of contract. Major items of concern remaining are
restoration and repairs, liens and liquidated damages. Mayor and
Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski met with Michael Campbell and
Ken Ward, Ruekert & Mielke, last week to discuss a private
plumbing contractor's concern with depth of sewer laterals for
• this project.
Superintendent Kloskowski reported that he has sent a letter to
contractor asking to be contacted whenever he feels the asbuilt
information does not agree with what he finds in the field.
Ruekert & Mielke will send an inspector to verify information.
MSS-5-95) and Water and Racine Ave. -Pioneer
Drive To Muskego Regency (MW21-95) - Minor punchlist items
remaining on the lift station.
HiView Acres - MMSD approved plans have been received and the
Committee will review results of bids under agenda item.
Holz Drive Sewer (MSS-3-97) - MMSD approved plans have been
received. The City is securing temporary access easement and
permanent sewer easement for one of the Buechel properties (parcel
2) and the Committee will review results of bids under agenda item.
Waukesha County Park Sewer & Water - Final building connections
made the week of 2/28/97.
Well #7 - Agreement for new site has been signed and recorded.
Water sample test results are good. Contractor given notice to
continue but has not started permanent well. Change Order No. 1
recommended with 12 day extension due to delay for water tests per
City request and for County signature on agreement.
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Pumphouse for Well #7 - Updates pending City approval. Ald.
Salentine moved to direct Ruekert & Mielke to rebid pumphouse
project. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-0.
Loomis Drive - Punchlist items not completed (Spring 1997), As
builts sent to MMSD week of 12/20/96. Video tape of lateral
connection shows riser connection is back -pitched due to improper
installation. Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski and Ruekert &
Mielke have determined that it should be replaced (Spring 1997).
North Cape Road Sewers - As-builts are completed but MMSD has
directed that they not be submitted until contract MSS-1C-96 is
completed in 1999. Minor restoration remains.
Well #5 - Kristin Downs - Test pump indicates problems. There
could be a hole in discharge column or bad pump. Pump and column
will be pulled the week of 3/17/97. Work will not exceed contract
price of $1,925.00.
EPI Lift Station/Forcemain/Leachate - Redesign will start next
week with resubmittal to Dept. of Transportation. Easement
descriptions may not be needed if DOT approves lowering the main
two feet. Briggs and Stratton (Future Parkland Landfill) no
• longer wish to participate.
The Committee noted there are 1,013 RECs remaining to allocate.
Superintendent Kloskowski informed the Committee there are several
schools remaining to meter which should be completed when school
is recessed for the summer.
There was nothing new to report on Town of Norway sewer contract.
Closed Session was not held.
Ald. Salentine moved to defer action on the request for sewer
connections for the Town of Norway for Don Pionek, as there was
nothing new to report. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried
3-0.
Ald. Rasmussen moved to defer action on the request for sewer
connections for the Town of Norway for the Muskego/Norway School
District, as there was nothing new to report. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee discussed MMSD Facilities Plan as presented at the
March 11, 1997 Common Council meeting. Superintendent Kloskowski
updated the Committee on the progress of the Plan. The Mayor
informed Committee on meeting with other communities regarding cost
• sharing for Ruekert & Mielke review.
There was nothing new to report on the 208 Sewer Plan Amendment.
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The Committee reviewed preliminary assessment roll for HiView
Drive MSS-1-97 and MSS-2-97 sewer projects. The Committee
determined to
leave lots identified as .993 (city -owned lot), .994 and .995 in
project description, but to leave frontages out of front foot
calculation. The Committee directed that Ruekert & Mielke prepare
report for public hearing with unit only costs as in Case #5 in
Ruekert & Mielke report attached. Ald. Salentine moved to leave
surface paving cost in project at this time. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed the following bids for the HiView East of
Acker/North Cape Road sewer project (MSS-1-97):
Globe Contractors Inc. $ 545,529.00
Super Excavators Inc. $ 628,000.50
Rawson Contractors Inc. $ 469,911.00
D. F. Tomasini Contractors $ 673,332.75
United Sewer & Water $ 493,148.75
Mainline Sewer and Water $ 582,135.50
Ald. Salentine moved to accept low bid of $470,261.00 for MSS-1-97
• from Rawson Contractors. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried
3-0.
The Committee reviewed the following bids for the HiView Drive West
of Acker Drive sewer project (MSS-2-97):
Super Excavators $1,009.953.50
Rawson Contractors $ 987,000.00
Mainline Sewer & Water $1,211,163.00
Globe Contractors $1,081.027.00
Ald. Rasmussen moved to accept low bid of $987,000.00 for MSS-2-97
from Rawson Contractors. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried
3-0.
The Committee reviewed report submitted by Ruekert & Mielke with
Rich Eberhardt for the Holz Drive sewer project. Ald. Rasmussen
moved to proceed to Public Hearing with 50/50 front foot/unit
costs. The Committee directed that letter be sent listing
alternatives for simplex grinder pump system using costs as noted
in Ruekert & Mielke report which should be included with letter.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed the following bids for the Holz Drive sewer
project (MSS-3-97):
. Rawson Contractors $ 381,064.75
Super Excavators $ 564,722.00
Globe Contractors $ 391,548.00
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Mainline Sewer & Water $ 512,647.50
Ald. Sanders moved to accept bid from second lowest bidder in the
amount of $391,548.00 from Globe Contractors for MSS-3-97.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0. The bid from
Rawson Contractors, who was the lowest bidder, was deemed
non -responsive as the bid form was not correctly completed. Bidder
was disqualified. Ald. Sanders moved to reject bid submitted by
Rawson Contractors. Seconded by Ald. Salentine, motion carried
3-0.
The Committee reviewed sewer usage penalty refund request in the
amount of $40.63 for Jeff Zainer, S81 W17511 Brennan Drive. Ald.
Salentine moved to deny request. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen,
motion carried 3-0.
The request for sewer service for Mr. Schroeder on Adrian Drive
was removed from the agenda, per petitioner's request.
The Committee reviewed status of Mystic Drive sewer project for
Ludwig/Strampe. Sewer has been installed with restoration to be
completed in spring. Ald. Sanders moved to refund $5,179.20 for
theoretical assessment for Woods Road to Ludwig/Strampe. Seconded
by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed RCA and sewer usage charges with Mike
Kubiszewski for his mother-in-law unit on Joel Drive (Tax Key
#2221.193). Mr. Kubiszewski stated that he felt his fees should
be assessed from the date his property was determined to be a
mother-in-law unit as opposed to the date of connection. The
amount for which he is requesting reimbursement is $88.33. Ald.
Salentine moved to deny request, and directed that sewer usage be
charged at the 1996 rate from date of connection. Seconded by
Ald. Sanders, motion carried 3-0.
Rich Eberhardt updated the Committee on the status of the Town of
Norway Sanitary District #1 Facility Plan. Plan does not include
an expansion of the sewer district boundaries, nor does it address
commercial properties within its boundaries in the City of
Muskego. Superintendent Kloskowski stated the City's objections
may be voiced at another Public Hearing which will be held
concerning the Plan. Superintendent Kloskowski was requested to
obtain information as to the timeline for adoption of the Plan
from the Town of Norway.
The Committee reviewed sewer connection request on Lions Park
Drive with representative of Muskego Professional Building. Ald.
• Salentine moved to approve connections for two buildings as
requested. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0. Ald.
Salentine moved to approve plans for main extension contingent on
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Ruekert & Mielke approval. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion
carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed status of well abandonments. Superintendent
Kloskowski advised that one well on Hillendale Drive scheduled for
abandonment has problems which will require additional work. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve quote submitted by Kenneth R. Sweeney Well
& Pump for well abandonment on Hillendale Drive. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed interest rate on deferred water
assessments. Ald. Salentine moved to direct Finance Director and
City auditor review deferred assessments to determine impact of
ceasing the accrual of interest on deferred assessments for both
utilities, and report back at the April Public Utilities Committee
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried 3-0.
The Committee discussed proposed language regarding access to
water meters. Ald. Sanders moved to direct Ruekert & Mielke to
develop language to allow disconnection of water service if access
to meters by Public Utilities personnel is not allowed. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
• Superintendent Kloskowski was requested to forward updated list of
community well contact persons to the Police Department.
Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine, motion carried 3-0.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Public Utilities
Superintendent
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