PWM19951109• PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Member Suhr and Salentine,
Mayor David De Angelis, Supt. John Loughney and Ald. Rasmussen.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on November 3,
1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee discussed the status of Recycling. Chuck Ott, BFI,
appeared before the Committee to discuss recycling and to review
with the Committee the proposed newsletter to be sent out in
November. Mr. Ott reported that a new schedule would also be
included with the newsletter. He proposed the possibility of
allowing the drop off of one tire per week, free of charge, at the
drop-off center. The Committee also discussed the possibility of
establishing additional drop-off hours, including a weekday drop
off. Mr. Ott will look into the possibility of an additional
drop-off on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening as well as expanded
hours on Saturday. Ald. Rasmussen inquired as to provisions for
assisting senior citizens with tire pickup. Chuck Ott indicated
he didn't foresee a difficulty with that request. The Committee
also inquired as to the possibility of incorporating a future City
• newsletter with the quarterly BFI mailing and the Committee is to
keep Mr. Ott informed as to status of City newsletter.
The Committee reviewed memorandum from Utility Clerk Lyn Gulbins
advising that Mr. Nobert Knackert, W199 S7043 Thornapple Trail,
has requested that a recycling bin NOT be delivered to his home.
He will use the curbside refuse service only. Ald. Salentine
moved that a letter be directed to Mr. Knackert advising him that
a recycling bin was to be provided to his residence since
recycling bins are allocated to individual properties and not
individuals. Seconded by Ald. Suhr. Motion carried 3-0.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from Harold Manske
requesting relief from the 1996 Refuse/Recycling charge as he uses
the residence at S68 W18105 Island Drive as a summer residence and
does not use the refuse/recycling service. Ald. Salentine moved
to deny request of Mr. Manske and request that a letter be sent.
Seconded by Ald. Suhr. Motion carried 3-0.
The Committee discussed status of Cable TV. The Committee
discussed letter of November 8, 1995, received from Mary Klisch,
Warner Cable Communications in response to the City's request to
receive an audited annual report as agreed upon in the contract
between the City of Muskego and Warner Cable Communications. Ald.
Suhr moved to send a letter to Warner Cable requesting an internal
. financial report, with an audited financial report to be provided
as soon as possible. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried
3-0. Mayor De Angelis reported on his attendance at the recent
CAMY Awards. Ald. Rasmussen inquired as to whether there was a
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procedure for tracking complaints regarding cable service. Mayor
De Angelis stated that service complaints were isolated and
resolved quickly.
The Committee will continue to
provided by the City of Cudahy
December meeting.
review the contract document
on the Cable Consortium at the
The Committee discussed status of Landfill Agreements. Mayor De
Angelis reported that legal expenses were approaching $15,000 for
the Waste Management litigation. It was also noted that East Troy
refuses to release the City of Muskego from its claim and there is
potential conflict of interest as to the City's legal
representation. There was nothing new to report on the EPI site.
Metro -East expansion is approaching settlement, with settlement
figures anticipated soon.
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Mark Suhr
Secretary
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