PSEM19740731PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 31, 1974
The meeting was called. to order by Chairman Dumke at 7:55 P.M. Also present
were Aldermen Schaumberg, Colburn and Wallner and. Mayor Gottfried.
The following persons appeared at the meeting to express their views regarding
the proposed. installation of sanitary sewers in Lembezeder Drive:
Harold Ruuska
Chester Hauser
Paul Menning
Mrs. Clement La Chapelle
Clement La Chapelle
Clarence Froelich
Herbert Damaske
Kenneth E. Laschen, Jr.
Glen Suttman
Leona M. Wollman
Mae Wiegel
Elroy Weigel
Russell Rea
The property owners were given an opportunity to vote either in favor of
or opposed to such installation and the vote result in 7 in favor and
5 opposed (the vote represented. 100% of the property owners). Ald. Colburn
moved to defer action on this matter until a report as to the efficiency of
the northwest treatment plant is received from Ruekert & Mielke. Seconded.
by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
' The committee discussed the hauling of sludge in exchange for dumping
privileges at the northeast treatment plant. Ald.. Schaumberg moved to
have Harold Senft haul sludge from the plant in exchange for the privilege
of dumping into the plant. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
A report from Ruekert & Mielke regarding the efficiency of the northeast
treatment plant was reviewed. It was noted that although the capacity of
the plant is 500,000 gallons per day the average during the month of June
was 350,000 gallons. It was further noted. that the quality of treatment
far exceeded that of the requirements of the DNR. The report recommended
that additional connections to the northeast treatment plant could be permitted
subject to a review of at least once every six months. Mr. Ray Gray and Mr.
LaBonte appeared at the meeting representing Rite Realty regardir:.,._c4
request to complete their development of Hale Park Meadows and. Durham
Meadows. Following a great deal of discussion during which the developers
agreed to continuation of the limitation on Durham Meadows, Ald. Colburn
moved to recommend to the Common Council the lifting of the 65% limitation
presently placed on Hale Park Meadows subject to the receipt of an agreement
from the developer to retain the limitation on Durham Meadows. Seconded.
by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
The committee is awaiting a reply from the City of New Berlin concerning
proposed sewers for the Linnie Lac area.
The committee reviewed the number of residents which have not connected. to
the city sewer system in spite of the city's recent request. Ald. Schaumberg
advised the committee that it is his opinion the majority of the connections
will be made within a very short time. Ald.. Colburn moved to recommend.to
Council that the "G" District be given an additional 60 days to connect
into the city's sewer system before legal action is taken. Seconded.by Ald.
0 Dumke, motion carried.
The committee received. the July 19 report from the Waukesha County Health
Dept. concerning the bacteria counts of samples taken in the Linnie Lac -
Little Muskego Lake area. Report placed on file.
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• The city has received. Permit No. WI-002-1750 for the operation of treatment
facility at Woods Road and Lannon Drive and -Permit #0021164 for operation
of treatment facility at the northeast treatment plant. The permits and
necessary forms will be forwarded to Ruekert & Mielke for compliance.
The committee received a communication from the Waukesha County Health
Department regarding the inadequacies of several private disposal systems
serving residences around. Big Muskego Lake. Building Inspector Lee will
be asked to report on the status of the buildings.
Correspondence from National Exchangors regarding the city's decision to
limit the 11-lot subdivision to 65% (Shagbark). It was the decision of the
committee to withhold final action pending the results of Ruekert & Mielke's
analysis of the northwest treatment facility.
The committee discussed the possibility of changing the present quarterly
sewer service charge procedure to an annual charge. It wouldbe the intent
of the sewer committee to place the sewer service charge for all people
using the municipal sewer system as a special assessment on their real
estate tax bill beginning January 1, 1975. Ald. Schaumberg moved to ask
the Common Council for permission to send a communication to all people
affected by this proposal for their reaction. Seconded by Ald. Dumke,
• motion carried.
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The committee again reviewed the request of Mrs. Carl Wauer to waive the
$18.00 sewer service charge for that period during which they were subjected.
to periodic flooding as a result of lift station failure. City Attorney
Buckley's opinion regarding the matter was reviewed. On the basis of that
opinion the committee agreed to deny the claim.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald.. Dumke, motion carried,.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Schaumberg, Sec'y.
Public Sewer Committee