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PSCM19960509PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Minutes of meeting held Thursday, May 9, 1996. The meeting was called to order 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Patterson. Also present were Committee members Rasmussen and Pionek, Police Chief John Johnson, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney and Building Director Chuck Dykstra. The committee noted that the meeting was posted May 1, 1996, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Alderman Pionek explained concerns regarding speed on Janesville Road between Durham and Bay Lane. Chief Johnson provided accident history information for this area and recommended holding off on any changes until Moorland Road is finalized. Alderman Pionek moved to have Chief Johnson send a letter to Waukesha County, requesting they look at Janesville Road (Durham to Bay Lane area) and explain what plans they have in mind, relative to speed, lights, traffic flow, etc., as affected by Moorland Road. Seconded by Alderman Rasmussen. Motion carried 3-0. Chairman Patterson read Alderman Suhr's concerns regarding Cornell area. Chief Johnson agreed problem exists and area is .40 being used as a shortcut, Chief Johnson recommends a 25 mph sign be installed, east of Durham on the west end of Cornell. Committee directed John Loughney to replace the sign, as it was determined a sign had been in that location at one time. Chairman Patterson relayed Alderman Suhr's concern regarding lack of timely garbage pickup in the Belmont area. John Loughney stated several such problems had supposedly been caused by equipment failure. Committee directed John Loughney to prepare a report for presentation to this committee each month, listing complaints related to refuse/recycling and BFI's response to same. Chairman Patterson explained current status of Cable in Muskego to other Committee members and explained an audit had been requested. Warner Cable contracted with Ernst & Young (Independent Auditors) to prepare same and Michael Steinmetz of Warner provided the audit results to Clerk Marenda. The Committee directed that Recreation Director Gordy Jacobson forward a letter to Bev Greenburg of Warner Cable, thanking her for her assistance in obtaining the audit report, inquiring as to the possibility of sharing Channel 15 as an educational channel and stating that the Public Service Committee looks forward to her appearance at the June meeting. . Chuck Dykstra presented the attached report on citations and condemnations. The Committee discussed possible options for repeat offenders and Chuck Dykstra explained several cases which involve repeat offenders. The Committee directed Chuck Dykstra to forward a letter from • the Committee to Mr. Shong regarding the dilapidated barn on S63 W16019 College Ave, expressing the Committee's concern with the safety of the situation and requesting an intended timeline for the demolition. The Committee directed Chuck Dykstra to review Mr. Shong's response and send further correspondence if the proposed timeframe is unacceptable. Alderman Rasmussen made the motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M., seconded by Alderman Pionek, motion carried. 3-0 Respect u' mitt d, f Chuck Dykstra, Sr. Recording Secretary • 0 REPORT BY CHUCK DYKSTRA, SR. • TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MAY, 1996 CITATIONS S76 W16906 Gregory Court - Richard and Melissa Surges M244531 Barker citations, permit fees, penalty fees M244532 and forfeitures: One owner, two buildings not M244533 resolved; citations issued to owner Surges, who was found guilty due to failure to appear. Surges failed to appear March 9th, court sending letter assessing penalties and threatening five year suspension of drivers license if not addressed by April 24, 1996. *To date: Police Department unable to make contact; letters returned. Attorney Trindl has item on Court Calendar, form to be sent to State for license suspension; forfeitures still accruino. Meadow Green #3 - Gregory, Gloria, Gary and Pam Boehm #244513 Performing land disturbing activities without permit. New trial scheduled in Waukesha Circuit Court, August 9, 1996. *No change. W188 58276 Mercury Dr. - Dale Kriel DBA/Country Lakes Marine #244520 Performing construction alterations without a permit. $500.00 bond posted on 10-10-95. Guilty 49 verdict appealed by Kriel. See below: W188 S8276 Mercury Dr. - Dale Kriel DBA/Country Lakes Marine #255624 Performing alterations to building plumbing without a permit. City appealing decision to Circuit Court. Parties have stipulated to consolidate these two cases and one Plan Dept. case into one court. March 5, 1996, trial postponed due to other unresolved trials with Mr. Kriel, new date for jury trial December 17th. *No change. W151 510282 Thode Dr. - Robert Haffner #244523 Performing land disturbing activities without a valid permit. $999.88 citation paid 10-10-95. Judge stayed $10,172.12 balance. City appealing Judge's ability to stay forfeiture. DNR permit approved, local permit issued February 29, 1996. Forfeiture issue not yet resolved by Court. Judge Murphy (Circuit Court) sent matter back to Judge Lenz; Judge Murphy ruled case not yet ripe for appeal. *To date: The file has not been returned from Waukesha Countv. Unfit for Human Habitation - W192 57202 Hillside Drive . Update , _h A S85 W17741 Woods Rd. Pamela #244535 Performing land valid permit. J matter will be • • CJ Boehm disturbing activities without a udae Lenz has reclused himself, S63 W16019 College Ave - Ester Shong Estate Permit issued for razing a barn, no activity at this time. Request committee direction. TXTCITY/COUNCIL SAFETY • Leff Fn 6 6Y+ b �•� U WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS May 9, 1996 Ms. Jean Marenda City Clerk City of Muskego W 182 S8200 Racine Avenue Muskego, WI 53150 Dear Ms. Marenda: n�� z�l1l' ^.IS 9 -90 i�� `�'yoPm Cc IrAy0K Poe, SEA'✓f C.ES JoHti C. C grsLE 56 -Fr le p/{„• I�NR- rile 1610 N. 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53212-3980 414-277-4000 Fax: 414.224-6155 Enclosed is the audited statement of gross revenues from within the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, of Warner Cable Communications, Inc. ("WCC"), a cable system included in • Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P ("TWE"), for the year ended December 31, 1994. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or comments. • Respectfully submitted, 72"Uwr,� �v Michael W. Steinmetz Controller lu1`V IYVF1 Enclosure A Division of Time Warner Enlerla'mmeni Company. L.P. Ell ERNST&YOUNG LLP ■ 787 Seventh Avenue • Phoney 212 773 3000 New York, New York 10019 Report of Independent Auditors Mr. Richard M. Petty Senior Vice President and Controller Time Warner Cable, a Division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. Stamford, Connecticut We have audited the accompanying statement of gross revenues from within the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, of Warner Cable Communications, Inc. ("WCC"), a cable system included in Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P ("TWE"), for the year ended December 31, 1994. This statement is the responsibility of WCC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this statement based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statement of gross revenues is free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount in the statement of gross revenues. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as evaluating the overall statement presentation. We believe that our audit of the statement of gross revenues provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. The term gross revenues represents, in management's interpretation, service charges earned from subscribers located within the City of Muskego, Wisconsin for basic and pay subscriber cable television services and other auxiliary services. In our opinion, the accompanying statement of gross revenues presents fairly, in all material respects, the gross revenues, as defined in the preceding paragraph, from within the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, of WCC, a cable system included in TWE, for the year ended December 31, 1994. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the management of WCC, a cable system included in TWE, and the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, and should not be used for any other purpose. 40 April 30, 1996 16� f 7 UP Ernst & Young Lue is a member of Ernst &Young Imernational. Ltd. STATEMENT OF GROSS REVENUES FROM WITHIN THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. A CABLE SYSTEM INCLUDED IN TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, L.P Year Ended December 31, 1994 Revenues 1994 Basic & Standard $ 1,134,476 Premium Channel 295,286 Premium Access 4,167 Channel Guide 6,432 Converter Rental 25,656 Remote Rental 555 1,466,572 Bad Debt Expense (1,950) Total Gross Revenues, as deCned $ 1,464,622 • 11