PSCM19991004PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE -CITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7-10 P.M. by Chairman Patterson. Present were
Committee Member Ald. Chiaverotti, Deputy Building Director Al Biwer and Police Chief
Johnson.
Chairman Patterson noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The Committee reviewed the
minutes of the September 8, 1999 meeting. A motion was made by Aid. Chiaverotti to
approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Aid. Patterson. Motion approved
unanimously.
Update on Status of Condemnations/Citations:
None.
Update on Existing Forms and Ordinances:
• None.
Status on Recycling/Refuse —Waiving of Fees:
Aid. Patterson advised the Committee that nine (9) complaints were received in the
month of September They were missed white goods (2), missed garbage pickup (4),
missed garbage/recycling pickup (1), and containers not returned properly (2).
Vid-Com has requested to be excused from paying refuse collection fees because their
building is only being used for storage. Mr Biwer advised Vid-Com to remove all
sanitary facilities making this building inhabitable. The Committee discussed the current
definition for refuse service and found it to be extremely vague. Ald. Chiaverotti moved
to add, 'Buildings that are habitable or generate waste are responsible for refuse and
recycling fees. Ald. Patterson seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Status of Cable TV
Warner Cable is in the process of switching to fiber optic service and installing cable
boxes. The switch over should be completed in November Cable boxes will be
necessary for obtaining premium channels. One box for each television will be
necessary.
0 Review of Existing Landfill Expansions
• Review of Existing Landfill Expansions
None.
Further Review of Proposed Ordinance to Cover Costs for Operation While Under the
Influence
Chief Johnson and the City Attorney reviewed the September 3' memo concerning the
recovery of costs for Operation while Under the Influence violations. He felt what little
revenue the City would receive by creating such a policy would not be worth the effort
to enact and enforce the policy. The Committee has decided it isn't practical to continue
exploring this issue.
Discuss Criteria for Land Divisions of Lakefront Properties
Plan Director Brian Turk, has asked that this be deferred until the November meeting.
Further Review of Draft Ordinance on Wild Animals — Prohibition on Keeping
The City Attorney has reviewed this draft ordinance and recommended that it go before
the Common Council with one minor change to page 2. section (2) PET SHOPS, should
read: "The provisions of Section (1) above shall not apply to licensed pet shops,
zoological gardens, circuses, professional animal acts and wild life exhibits if:".
• Motion to approve this draft ordinance as amended was made by Aid. Chiaverotti and
seconded by Aid. Patterson. Motion approved unanimously.
Further Discussion of Signs Requiring Dog Litter Clean-up along Moorland Road
The Committee reviewed the signage suggestions from Craig Anderson, Parks &
Recreation Director A motion was made by Aid. Chiaverotti to have one sign at each
entrance of this area, 1 at College Avenue and 1 at Janesville Road that states "Please
keep trails clean for all to enjoy by cleaning up after your dog." This motion was
seconded by Aid. Patterson. Motion unanimously approved.
Further Discussion on Proposed Amendment to "Slow No -Wake" Ordinance for Little
Muskego Lake
Police Chief Johnson presented that Committee with a list of nighttime boat accidents
on Little Muskego Lake for the past 5 years. These numbers were extremely minimal.
The current hours were agreed upon to accommodate people who fish on the lake and
homeowners who are concerned about noise. The current ordinance states "No -Wake
from 8:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The Committee has decided to leave this ordinance as is.
NEW BUSINESS
0 None.
• COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Aid. Patterson advised the Committee that the Warner Cable contract has not yet been
signed but there isn't much room from negotiation.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Aid. Patterson moved to adjourn the meeting at
7:50 p.m., seconded by Aid. Chiaverotti. Motion unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jodi Ambrose
Recording Secretary
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