PWM19771123• PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 23, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M. by Chairman Pienkos.
Also present were committee members Tomczyk and Van Lanen, Mayor
Gottfried, Ald. Wallner and Mr. Lee.
• Ald. Tomczyk moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held 11/10/77.
Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen. Mayor Gottfried suggested the minutes of
the meeting held 11/10/77, be corrected to show the figure in the sixth
paragraph relating to receipts to the City of Franklin from the City of
Milwaukee for use of the landfill to be $67 000.00 per year rather than
$6,700.00. The committee acknowledged the correction and approved of
the motion by Ald. Tomczyk.
Mr. Paul Bukovic, Operator of the Black Duck Gun Club, appeared before
the committee to discuss unsupervised shooting at their rifle range.
He advised the committee that the area is supervised and that signs
are posted to warn snowmobilers, bike riders, hikers, etc. of the
location of the rifle range. Chairman Pienkos discussed with Mr.
Bukovic the contents of the letter which had been turned over to the
committee by Ald. Dumke and thanked h4mm for attending the meeting.
Mr. Moreno discussed with the committee the legality of shooting a
22 cal. rifle within the city limits.
Old Business
The committee discussed correspondence from City Attorney Buckley.
Mayor Gottfried provided the committee with a report from the police
department of their review of the activities at the rendering plant from
11/7/77 to 11/20/77. He advised the committee that he has requested
that the police department continue to monitor the plant and surround-
ing area to determine the extent of the odor problem at the rendering
plant. A copy of the police department's report will be provided to
the committee as well as to Attorney Buckley and to Mr. Wauer.
Discussion took place between Mayor Gottfried and Mr. Moreno regarding
the presence of odors in the area and what affect wind direction had.
Mayor Gottfried indicated that although it was certain odors were
present it was difficult to determine from where they were originating.
Chairman Pienkos advised the committee of the scheduled public hearing
regarding odors from the Muskego Rendering Plant and orders to the
plant from the DNR. He indicated that the meeting will be held on
December 5, 1977, in the city hall at 9.30 A.M. and will continue
on December 6th, if necessary.
• Mr. Lofquist asked the committee if the Police Department can now
issue citations. Mayor Gottfried indicated they could if it could be
proved there was a public nuisance and it was suggested that Mr. Lof-
quist review his veto message presented to the Council on November 22
1977. Mayor Gottfried indicated that there probably will be no action
taken by the City Attorney or the police department until after the
hearing on 12/5/77 and further suggested that the hearing will help
provide the committee information regarding the problem.
Ald. Wallner discussed with the committee Chapter 62.09(13)(c) of the
State Statutes relating to the right of the Mayor to veto and its
relationship to Mayor Gottfried's vet of Resolution #254-77, As Amended.
Mrs. Heckert discussed with the committee whether or not the two-thirds
vote needed to override the Mayor's veto involved the entire Council or
\just those attending the meeting. Mayor Gottfried explained the State
Law and indicated that to override requires a two-thirds vote of all
members of the governing body whether they attend the meeting or not.
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Some citizens present at the committee meeting questioned why Attorney
Buckley was not present at,the meeting. Ald. Pienkos responded to them
that Mr. Buckley was not invited for the meeting but will be present
at a future meeting.
Ald. Van Lanen requested an interpretation from the Attorney General's
is Office regarding Chapter 62.09 (13) and particularly that portion of
the statute that states "It is the duty of the Chief to obey all lawful
written orders of the Mayor or Common Council." Ald. Pienkos stated that,
as Chairman of the committee, he would write a letter regarding the matter
to the Attorney General's Office.
Ald: Wallner suggested thkt all resolutions should be drafted or
scrutinized by the City Attorney before adoption. Mayor Gottfried
stated the City Attorney gets a copy of all resolutions and has the
opportunity to.offer suggestions and opinions as to the legality of
resolutions before they are presented to the Common Council.
Mr. Moreno restated Mr. Nabrzyski's suggestion regarding a compactor
which would be placed at the landfill site for refuse.
The committee acknowledged a letter from Attorney Clayton Cramer who
represents the Muskego Rendering Company.
Ald. Pienkos indicated that Mr. Ottman, the newly elected president
of the Muskego Athletic Association, did not believe there is a need
to discuss the question of consumption of alcoholic beverages at ball
parks. He will be present at a future meeting if the need arises.
The committee discussed ways in which the -city could conserve energy.
Ald. Pienkos submitted a list of suggested energy saving guidelines
some of which may be useful to the city. A representative of the
Wisconsin Electric Power Company and a representative from the Wisconsin
Natural Gas Company will be present at a future meeting to help the
committee in their deliberations on the matter. Mr. Lee has advised
the committee a different brand of fluorescent lights are being used
which should help conserve electricity and provide more efficient
lighting. He -also explained to the committee the -heating system at
city hall and indicated he will continue to monitor the thermostats
in order to conserve -as much heat as possible. Mayor Gottfried will
issue a memo to city employees urging them to help in our efforts to
conserve energy in city buildings.
Discussion was held by the committee on the tornado warning system
and more specifically on the Ken Cam proposal. Ald. Tomczyk suggested
the cost of alternate systems be provided them by several different
companies. It was the concensus of the committee to continue to pursue
• the matter in order that an estimate of the cost of a tornado warning
system can be presented to the Capital Budget Committee.
Ald. Tomczyk moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Van Lanen, Sec'y.
Public Welfare Committee