PWAM19871203PUBLIC WATER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 3, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Hilt.
Also present were Committee Members Sanders and Patterson, Mayor
Salentine and those per the attached list.
The Committee reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and
placed on file.
Mr. Jerry Knepprath, Plumbing & Pumping, Inc., appeared before
the Committee in regard to the misplaced water service at St.
Francis Savings & Loan on Janesville Road. He stated that he had
placed the stake, to indicate placement, south of the well
casing. Due to the fact that the placement was not the shortest
route for providing water service, St. Francis Savings & Loan
incurred additional expenses of $790. (100 ft. of service at
$7.90/ft.). The Committee was receptive to splitting the cost
because they recognized that the contractor did not place the
water in the most economical place and St. Francis Savings & Loan
will accept one-half of the extra cost because the responsibility
of monitoring the placement of the stake was not adhered to.
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend that the Water Utility be
responsible for $395. Seconded by Ald. Hilt, motion carried.
The Clerk is directed to send a letter to Mr. Greg Wilkum, at St.
Francis Savings & Loan, advising him of the Committee's action,
with a copy to Mr. Knepprath.
• The Committee reviewed status of Water Projects. It was noted
that under MW-1-86 project, three fire hyrdants were removed and
have not been reinstalled by Madison Underground. The Public
Works Superintendent is checking into the matter. It was noted
that restoration on Hillendale South has been completed and
restoration on Hillendale North has been done by the City. The
Public Works Superintendent has assured Mr. Mike Dubiak that he
drainage concern on Janesville & Hillendale'will be corrected by
the contractor or the City. The electrical complaint received
for the Union 76 Station, MW-3 Water Project, has not been
corrected. Ald. Patterson moved that the Public Works Department
complete all necessary restoration and electrical work and bill
back to the Contractor in order to complete all projects.
Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee discussed the error in water service for Muskego
Nursing Home on Janesville Road. Mayor Salentine informed the
Committee that the Building Inspector has been working with City
Engineer Ken Ward who has been unable to obtain quotes from the
contractors. The Committee determined that the Building
Inspector should continue to work closely with the City Engineer
to try to obtain cost figures so that the proper water service
can be installed. After project is complete, the responsibility
for the payment of the service will be resolved.
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• The Committee reviewed the Rules & Regulations for the Public
Service Commission along with a memorandum from the City Clerk
explaining that all rates have been set by the PSC and that any
discrepancy between the City's Water Utility Ordinance and the
PSC rates will require an amendment to the Water Utility
Ordinance. Ald. Patterson moved to rescind any recommended
change in rates noted in the November 2, 1987 Public Water
Committee minutes. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee also determined that all Bulk Water sales will be
limited to weekdays, during normal business hours.
The Committee reviewed the extension of the water main on Bay
Lane Road to Woods Road. The letter of support written by Mr.
Bill Simmons, W164 57566 Bay Lane, was reviewed and placed on
file. Ald. Patterson moved to direct City Engineer to determine
feasibility and cost to extend water east on Woods Road
approximately 800 ft. to serve ten new lots. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders, motion carried.
Ald. Sanders moved to recommend changing Water Assessment policy
to reflect proration of assessments. Proration should be at 125%
and reviewed on a per parcel request. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed water plans for Woodcrest Heights
Subdivision along with Ruekert & Mielke's letter of November 5,
wherein they state their concerns for the completion of the
looping system on Racine Avenue.. Ald. Hilt moved to approve the
water plans. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The
Committee noted that the cost of a controlled access water main
is the responsibility of the Utility.
The Committee reviewed the proposed job description for the
Utility Superintendent. Ald. Hilt moved to approve. Seconded by
Ald. Sanders, motion carried with Ald. Patterson casting the only
dissenting vote.
The Committee discussed status of meter readings for quarterly
billing. Metered users will receive their bill based on a
metered reading and non -metered users will receive a bill in
accordance with the temporary rate schedule mandated by the
Public Service Commission.
The Committee reaffirmed their decision to have the property
owners listed in the Waste Management Contract, who had laterals
installed to within five (5) feet of their house, notified that
the agreement required connection.
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• The Mayor informed the Committee that Guernsey Meadows Homeowners
Association, represented by Bob Gunderson, is interested in
having the City's Water Utility accept the assets of their Water
Utility by January 1, 1988. The Attorney representing Guernsey
Meadows has been directed to contact the City's Attorney to
finalize the transfer.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Patrick Patterson
Secretary
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