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PUBLIC WATER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 11, 1987
• The meeting was called to order at 8:08 P.M. by Chairman Hilt. Also
present were Committee Members Sanders and Patterson, Mayor
Salentine, Mr. Fred Ash and Mr. Wm. Poentisch, Jr.
Mr. Wm. Poentisch, Jr., Janesville Road, appeared before the
Committee stating that he felt his front foot assessment for the MW-
3-87 Water Project was unfair because his assessable frontage is
wider than most and his lot average width is narrower. Ald.
Patterson moved to deny request as the Water Assessment Policy
states that front foot figures are used for assessment purposes.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
Mr. Fred Ash, Water Technician for the City of Brookfield, appeared
before the Committee to explain that he has started a business of
his own testing water for communities and individuals. The Cullen -
Ash Lab offers its certified Lab and staff to the City. The Lab
will collect water samples from a list provided by the City. Total
coliform tests will be performed on each private well and the proper
documents will be sent to the Wisconsin DNR as well as the City.
The City will be billed $29.00 for each sample collected and
tested. A computerized list of all safe wells will be provided with
the billing statement along with a copy of the State report of any
unsafe wells. This will be done on an annual basis. The Committee
requests the City Clerk to see if a water testing service is
• available to provide a comparable cost.
The Committee deferred action on the Guernsey Meadow Subdivision
request to be connected to the water system until receipt of
engineer's report on valuation of their system.
The Committee reviewed the water projects and noted that the
Contractors on Lannon Drive did not post "Detour" signs when
blocking off the road. The Committee feels that the City Engineers
should contact the Contractor for tighter control.
Construction progress is on schedule and restoration is going to
comply with the following timetable:
MW-1-87 & MW-2-87
Michels Pipeline began restoration the week of June 2, 1987, and
will continue until completion. Asphalt paving will follow the
restoration of grass areas. The Contractor will not duplicate
restoration in areas that are going to be rebuilt by the DOT
(Crowbar Road area). The Engineer has met with the Contractor and
they will be doing full restoration of properties included in the
Waste Management contract agreement for extended laterals.
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• MW-3-87 - MW-4-87 & MW-5-87
Restoration by United Sewer & Water (MW-3-87) will begin on
approximately June 25, 1987. Restoration for Madison Underground
(MW-4-87 & MW-5-87) will begin on June 1, 1987 and will continue
through July 15, 1987. All landscaping that currently exists within
the State right-of-way may not be restored to original condition and
may be removed by the contractor. Mayor Salentine will meet with a
representative from Sentry and Parkland Mall to explain the
situation of the State right-of-way in front of their properties and
the close proximity of the water lines and the danger involved. All
drainage ditches on Lannon Drive will be repaired by the Contractor
as part of the restoration phase of the project.
Janesville Court
The hydrant that was installed in the center of the cul-de-sac will
be moved to the east of the driveway (northeast corner of Janesville
Court).
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the Building Inspector
stating that the Waukesha County Health Board has not approved the
Waukesha Health Department to issue permits for wells or the
abandonment of same. Therefore, the Building Inspection Department
will continue to monitor the abandonment and issue permits for new
• wells under Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from Mr. Darryl M. Rowinski,
President of the Kristin Down Homes Assn., Inc., which proposed a
counter offer to the City which adds the following conditions:
1. A 20 year lease agreement whereby the Association would
rent their land, upon which the wells and pumphouses reside, to the
Public Water utility for the amount of $1.00 per well, per
homeowner, per month.
2. Permanent exemption of current and all future assessments,
as well as unlimited water usage at no charge, for the Kristin Down
Homes Association community swimming pool.
Ald. Patterson moved to deny the first condition and to agree to the
second condition subject to all necessary approvals. Seconded by
Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee discussed status of water meters and reviewed a
memorandum from Gerald P. Lee dated June 10, 1987. His memorandum
indicated that on March 26, 1987, the Public Water Committee
determined that all future developers be required to install Neptune
meters. After further discussion with City Engineer Dan Butler, it
was determined that the cost of a Neptune water meter purchased
• directly from the manufacturer would be approximately $75.00 and
suggested that the City charge these individuals $70.00; thus making
$12.00 for handling, storage, etc. Ald. Hilt moved to approve
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$70.00 purchase price for meters. Seconded by Ald. Patterson,
motion carried.
The Committee was receptive to the extension of water to the
proposed Woodcrest Heights Subdivision.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Patrick Patterson
Secretary