PWAM19871102• PUBLIC WATER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Hilt.
Also present were Committee Members Sanders and Patterson.
The Committee reviewed the Status Projects report from Ken Ward
for all water projects. It was noted that the light at Union Gas
Station has not been repaired and the Committee directed the City
Clerk to correspond with Ken Ward to determine status.
A further discussion was held on the misplaced water service for
St. Francis Savings & Loan. The Committee would like a
representative of St. Francis Savings & Loan Association to be
present at the December meeting.
The Committee discussed the request of Klenz/Salentine for a
settlement for Parkland Extended water assessment for the cost of
the lateral extension and the 60 foot road dedicated frontage.
Ald. Hilt made the Committee aware that Mr. Klenz, Mayor
Salentine and he discussed the matter on October 26, 1987, and is
recommending a compromise to the Committee to divide the frontage
assessment equally for the Subdivider and the City and to divide
• the lateral cost with 1/3 to be the Subdivider's responsibility
and 2/3 the responsibility of the Water Utility. The Committee
recommended that the City Attorney draft a settlement agreement.
The Committee discussed water service for the Muskego Nursing
Home. Muskego Nursing Home has recently advised the City that in
order for the them to connect their existing sprinkler system, it
would be necesary for them to have a 4" or 6" water service.
Through the MW-3-87 contract, they have received a 2" water
service. Ald. Patterson moved to credit the Muskego Nursing Home
for the existing service and charge them for either the 4" or 6"
water service and that all additional costs for installation
should be paid by Ruekert & Mielke. Seconded by Ald. Sanders,
motion carried. The Committee feels that Ruekert & Mielke have
access to all city records and it is their responsibility to
design accurately a system for the nursing home.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the City Clerk and has
made the following recommendations:
Schedule B-1 - Bulk Water - A $15.00 Service Charge, plus
fee of $3.10 per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof, prepaid, for
all fills, unless under contract agreement. Fills will be
limited to weekdays, during Water Utility hours, upon
presentation of permission slip.
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November 2, 1987
• Schedule R-1 - Reconnection Charges - Committee
recommendation is as follows:
Reinstallation of meter $25.00; $50.00 after normal working
hours.
Valve turned on at curb $15.00; $30.00 after normal working
hours.
Schedule Cz-1 - Defer to December meeting for further
clari ication trom City Engineer.
Schedule D-1 - Committee recommended staying with existing
schedule a� s provided for in Water Utility ordinance.
Schedule H-1 - Hydrant Charge - The Committee recommends
that t er—e —e a sevice charge of $15.00, a hydrant wrench deposit
of $10.00, and a reducer charge of $10.00.
The Committee reviewed correspondence received from the Building
Inspector in regard to water connections. Section 28.04 (27) of
the Muncipal Code states that plumbers are prohibited from
turning water into any service pipe. The Committee determined
that the Utility Operator should be in charge of turning on the
• water. Section 28.05 (4)(e) states that if the owner of a
private well that was tested unsafe or has filed to obtain a well
permit refuses or neglects to permanently abandon their well
prior to September 1, 1987, the Utility may without notice
permanently seal the well and place the cost on the tax roll.
The Committee determined that wells should only be abandoned and
sealed if declared unsafe for human consumption per DNR standards
as determined by well test. Section 28.05 (f) of the Municipal
Code states that owner or applicant applies to the City for a
permit for the construction of a new well. An amendment of this
section of the Code will have to be made as the City cannot issue
a well permit, this is handled through the State. Ald. Sanders
moved to incorporate the above changes into an ordinance to amend
the Munucipal Code. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the City Clerk and
Utility Clerk regarding properties that are part of the Waste
Management Agreement who have not connected to the Water Utility.
Ald. Patterson moved to direct the City Clerk to send letters to
all properties in the Waste Management Agreement that have not
connected to the Water Utility and advise that the deadline for
hooking into the system will be ninety (90) days from the date of
the letter and failure to adhere will constitute a forced hook-
up; with all charges being added to their tax bill.
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November 2, 1987
• The Committee deferred action on review of Woodcrest Heights
water plans until December meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Patrick Patterson
Secretary