PWM19941114• PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Member Dumke, and
D'Acquisto, Mayor De Angelis, Public Works Superintendent John
Loughney and those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on November 7,
1994, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee discussed status of Recycling with Jeff Kay from
BFI. Non-compliance stickers will begin to be applied, where
opportunity presents itself, starting December 1, 1994.
Enforcement of stickers has resulted in some problems. The City
of Muskego will follow practice whereby when a complaint is made
to the Department of Public Works, the City will inform the person
that we will follow-up, and not automatically assure them that
there refuse will be picked up. The Department of Public Works
will check as to whether it was a missed pickup or a
non-compliance. Corrugated Cardboard only will be picked up in
bundles at curb with recyclables as long as they are in 2'x2'x10"
bundles. Magazines will be collected after January 1, 1995, that
• have saddle stitched bindings, no glued bindings, not perfectly
bound.
Jeff Kay explained that he is now in charge of the Muskego
operation and that all questions should be referred to him at BFI,
as Joe has been transferred to another part of the operation.
Ald. Dumke questioned if "door" service was available and BFI
stated that door service would be an additional $10.00 per month
charge.
Mayor De Angelis advised that he is in discussion with Waukesha
County as the county is looking into the feasibility of
county -wide recycling programs for enforcement and education.
Communities participating to share in costs proportionately.
The Committee discussed status of the following Landfills:
Emerald Park Landfill - Permits are anticipated to be received
from DNR this week. The two outstanding items needed to be done
prior to opening are submittal of a bond for the first $100,000 of
insurance, and a statement of financial worth; 1.3 million to 1.5
million. The drainage improvement provision has been temporarily
waived by the Emerald Park Standing Committee until permits can be
obtained.
• Metro East Landfill (Franklin) - The Metro East Landfill
Negotiating Committee still refuses to change meeting date in
order to allow Muskego's representative to participate.
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isStoneridge Landfill - Leachate pumping has not started and City is
still awaiting a letter from Attorney Patrick Hudec.
Representatives of the Cable Club and interested parties appeared
before the Committee, at the Committee's request, to discuss cable
club guidelines and regulations. Chairman Patterson gave
background of the Cable Club and why the Club's presence at this
meeting was requested. Club representatives were requested to
discuss long range plans and objectives for the Club. Jeff Jones,
speaking for the Club, stated their objective is to get involved
in more productions, but do not have the personnel. Request for
coordinator was to assist or take load off of the Parks &
Recreation Department.
Mrs. Nancy Salentine discussed revenues from Franchise Fees and
suggested their use to fund the public access channel. Ald. Dumke
gave a brief explanation as to why contract was not previously
negotiated in that manner. Mayor corrected information regarding
renegotiation date; it is 1998, not 1996. Extensive discussion
regarding numerous other issues related to equipment for feed -in
for School Board.
A discussion was held on meeting coverage. Concerns discussed
included covering meetings in their entirety, maintaining context
of items covered and coverage of Committees vs. issue -oriented
• coverage.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to recommend that the Cable Club meet to
formulate a plan to be discussed at the December meeting and that
while the Cable Club is in the processing of discussing and
reviewing policies, that Recreation Director Gordon L. Jacobson
shall personally oversee and approve schedule. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
The Committee discussed proposed agreement with other communities
regarding Town of East Troy Abandoned Landfill. Ald. D'Acquisto
moved to recommend not participating in agreement. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion failed 1-2 with Ald. D'Acquisto voting for
and Ald. Patterson and Ald. Dumke voting against.
The Committee differed discussion of Regional Cable Commission
until the December meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Domonic R. D'Acquisto
• Secretary
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