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PSEM19770516PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 16, 1977. IN THE TOWN OF NORWAY TOWN HALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dumke. Also present were Committee members Ford and Dumke, Mayor Gottfried; Aldermen Wallner, Pienkos and Van Lanen and Engineer John Mielke. The committee met with several members of the Town of Norway's Sewage Commission and their engineer, Mr. Herb Johnson and Town of Norway Chairman Melvin Johnson. • Town Chairman Johnson introduced the members of his commission and asked Mayor Gottfried to indicate the purpose of the meeting. Mayor Gottfried advised the Norway Commission that the purpose of the meet- ing was to determine, if possible, (1) when it is anticipated that the sewer will be operational, (2) what cost the City of Muskego must bear of the total project as it relates to service to the city, and (3) what the sewer charge to the residents to the Denoon area would be? Mr. Johnson advised the committee that the project is ahead of schedule and that it is anticipated the treatment system will be operational by March of 1978. The committee was advised that the capacity of the Norway plant was 750,000 gallons (7500 people) and that initially 4,592 people will be using the system. To determine what portion of the sewer project costs of the sewer must be borne by the city it was agreed that certain ground rules would have to be established by both communities before an agreement can be executed. Mayor Gottfried indicated that the city is willing to pay its just share of the over -sized sewers and/or lift stations It was agreed that in order to come to a fair and equitable solution the C.F.S (cubic feet per second) of anticipated sewage flow would have to be analyzed. Mr. Mielke indicated that he has sent the engineers for the Town of Norway the anticipated C.F.Ss based on the present zoning on the 728 acres in the City of Muskego which will be served by the Norway system. Mr. Johnson indicated that there were no state or federal monies in- volved in the over -sized sewers to serve Muskego and that he felt some portion of the administrative costs expended over the past several years by Norway should be included in the computation of costs. Engineer Herb Johnson indicated that the Town of Norway would probably want assurance that adequate inspection of the project as well as the installation of sewer lines into the home would 'exist in order to insure a minimum amount of infiltration. Town Chairman Johnson of the Sewage Commission indicated that they will discuss the formula to be used in determining the costs to be assessed against Muskego so that their engineer, in cooperation with the engineer from the City of Muskego, will complete their work by the first week in July after which another joint meeting will be held. • Discussion then centered on the anticipated sewage charge which must be paid by the Muskego Utility. Mr. Johnson indicated that the Town of Norway has prepared a budget for their sewer district using all anticipated costs including operation., depreciation, interest, etc. He further indicated that the charge could be similar to that of Milwaukee's which is $423.00 per million gallons. It was agreed that the city would have to review the estimated budget prior to the signing of any agreement and further, that a comparison of anticipated • costs vs. actual costs would determine the final charges. Public Sewer Committee May 16, 1977 - P. 2 At 8:52 P.M. the meeting recessed in order that the committee could return to Muskego City Hall. The committee reconvened at 9:10 P.M, • The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and placed on file. Mr. Nicholas Mastrocola, W145 57574 Durham Drive, Freedom Acres Sub- division, appeared to protest the sewer assessment on his property. • Mr. Mastrocola indicated that although his lot is 130 feet wide the sewer main was installed only across a portion of his property (19 feet). Mr. Mielke explained that the assessable total cost of the project is based on the total width of all properties served and since he will be served by public sewer the assessment is proper. The committee reviewed with Mr. Mielke the revised plans for the Bass Bay project. The committee noted that its previous recommendation to remove the sewers from Ppllman Lane and to reduce the amount of force main on Woods Road had been achieved. Mr. Mielke explained that the estimated cost of sewers, using the revised plans, would be $400,000.00 as compared to $550,000.00 using the original plans. Mr. Mielke indicated that much of the savings was a result of shallower sewers and less footage. The committee reviewed with Mr. Mielke the easements needed for the Lake Denoon Project. They noted that the recommended changes made by the committee was a result of the public meeting with residents of the area. Mr. Mielke once more reviewed with the committee several,of the items discussed previously with the Town of Norway. The committee discussed with Mr. Mielke the possibilities of expanding the northeast and northwest sewer plants if it were necessary. Mr. Mielke indicated that the present quality of treatment was well above the standards established by toe DNR and that there is still considerable amount of capacity in the northeast plant. He indicated that the effectiveness of the northeast plant could be increased by the use of electrolytes. Mr. Mielke indicated that they will have some estimated costs by the next meeting. Mr. Mielke indicated that the capacity of the northwest sewerage plant could be increased by the construction of another lagoon. The size would be determined by the residential growth in the area. Mayor Gottfried advised the committee members that it appeared that by the end of 1978 the city's growth rate could be near zero and that if the . city determined that some rate of growth is necessary expansion of the two sewer systems would have to be considered. Ald. Ford advised the committee that Mr. Fred Merkt would like to appear at the next sewer committee meeting to discuss his assessment. He requested that Mr. Merkt be notified when the next meeting will be held. A communication was received from the Fountainwood Pool Association indicating that the swimming pool is now in use. The report from the Sewage Treatment Plant Operator for the month of April was received and placed on file. The committee noted that the average flow in the northeast plant was 466,000 gallops and in the northwest plant 599,000 gallons per day. • Ald. Dumke moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Ford, motion carried. The meeting adjournHd at 10:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, • LJC/je Leslie J. Constantineau, Sec'y.