PWM19950614PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Members Suhr and
Salentine, Mr. Jeff Jones (Cable Club) and Public Works
Superintendent John Loughney.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on June 12, 1995,
in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee discussed status of Recycling. Ald. Salentine moved
to have a letter sent to Mr. Chuck Ott, BFI, requesting a better
layout for the Saturday drop-off having cars with trailers back up
on College Avenue, and to put an informational notice in the
Muskego Sun to advise citizens that the Saturday drop off area at
BFI's Tess Corners location is free of charge for yard waste and
oil only; all other material is charged at $9.00 per cubic yard.
Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried.
The Committee discussed status of Cable TV. Recent communication
from Warner Cable advised that they will be adding the following
five (5) new channels:
�. The Sci-Fi Channel
ESPN2
The History Channel
Commedy Central
The Cartoon Network
Also, effective July 8, 1995, Warner will be adjusting cable
rates, per new FCC regulatory guidelines, which will result in a
rate increase. Warner Cable also advised that they are required
under Section 76.67 of the rules of the FCC to black out the Major
League Baseball Game between Milwaukee vs. Chicago on Channel WGN
scheduled for 7:05 P.M. on June 29, 1995. A message will be run
on the channel during the blackout informing the subscribers of
this change in programming.
There was nothing new to discuss on the PRP Status of the East
Troy Landfill.
The Committee discussed establishing a policy for Cable viewing of
private tapes. The Committee determined that any person
submitting a private tape to the Recreation Office for airing must
sign a slip of responsibility giving permission to air the tape.
The Committee reviewed 1995-96 Agreement with Humane Animal
Welfare Society (HAWS) for the July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 year
• noting the following:
An increase in pickup and transport charges from $13.50 per
trip to $14.00 per trip, with mileage remaining at 304V/mile.
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Daily charge has increased from $7.50 to $8.00
City liability for seven-day period if animal is not redeemed
increased from $52.50 to $56.00
Owner Handling charge increased from $14.50 to $15.00
Ald. Suhr moved to approve the 1995-1996 HAWS Agreement. Seconded
by Ald. Salentine, motion carried.
The Committee discussed possible claim against Stoneridge
Landfill. Ald. Suhr moved to recommend the City pursuing legal
action in order to make further demand upon them for payment
pursuant to the terms of the contract.
The Committee reviewed Inspection report from Plan Director Matt
Sadowski, dated June 14, 1995, advising that an inspection was
conducted at the Glockner property, S71 W13219 Tess Corners Road,
on June 14, 1995. Progress was observed but there is still clean
up work to be done. The Committee deferred until July meeting and
request that the Plan Director continue to monitor and provide
another report for the July 12, 1995 meeting.
Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. Seconded by Ald.
Salentine, motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Nancy Salentine
Secretary