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PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SPETEMBER 18, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dumke at 7
present were Committee Members Tomczyk and Ford, Mayor
Treatment Plant Operator James Kibbe, Mr. John Mielke
citizens.
38 P.M. Also
Gottfried,
and several
Mr. Mielke advised the committee that the DNR has advised him that no
further extension of sewers will be approved until an agreement can
be reached between the city and the DNR as to how the new quality
treatment standards required by 1982 'can be met. He indicated that
it is his understanding this would include any plans to provide sewers
to problem areas such as Bass Bay. Mr. Mielke also advised the
committee that the city would probably have to go to court once a
plan of action has been approved by the city and the DNR. Mr. Ray
Gray of Rite Realty Co. asked if the letter from the DNR would be of
public record and Mr. Mielke stated this is true.
Mr. David Cunningham appeared at the meeting to request permission
to build on three lots of the former Schaefer property. Since this
would require approval of the DNR Mr Cunningham was advised that
in the event sewer extensions are needed development probably would
not be possible. Mr. Cunningham advised the committee that he would
plan to front the three lots on Racine Avenue which would then make it
possible to connect into the main in Racine Avenue. Mr. Cunningham
was advised that any plans for a redivision of the 10 acres he owns
would have to be approved by the Plan Commission prior to any action
by the Sewer Committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schwabenlendag appeared at the meeting to request
sewer connections for a four lot division which would include the
extension of Hedgewood Drive. They were also advised that because
a sewer extension would be required action would have to await approval
of an agreement between the city and the DNR.
Mr. Art Bostater appeared at the meeting to inquire about estimates
he had received for laterals to serve his land located on Lake Denoon
He indicated he had not received estimates for the 8" laterals. Mr.
Mielke advised him that he will send the estimated costs within the
next few days.
Mr Gordon Bohrer, McShane Rd., appeared before the committee regarding
the failure of the contractor to properly restore his driveway. Mr.
Kibbe advised the committee that Payne & Dolan had still not finished
resurfacing the roads, etc. and when this does take place his driveway
will be taken care of.
Discussion took place regarding the operation of the oxidation lagoon's
aeration systems. Mr Mielke and Mr. Kibbe concurred that a manifold
system should be constructed to allow feeding of H Cl gas to all the
existing aeration tubing. The committee reviewed the recommendations
of the Hine Corporation and agreed that Step #1 of the 3 point program
should be started immediately. If it is determined that additional
steps are required they would then move to a second suggestion. It
was Mr. Kibbe's opinion that if he is successful in his efforts all
major problems with the lagoons should be alleviated. Ald. Dumke
moved to authorize Mr. Kibbe to begin taking the corrective measures.
Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk. Motion carried.
The committee discussed the proposed development of four lots on the
Vesbach property. It was the committee's opinion that any plans for
buildings should include check valves to minimize the possibility of
basement flooding.
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Ald. Ford discussed with the committee his concern over the failure
of the city to take the necessary corrective measures to solve Mrs.
Olewinski's problems of sewage backing up into her basement whenever
the lift pumps fail. Mr. Kibbe explained to the committee how and
why these failures occur. Ald. Ford questioned whether or not the
city couldn't purchase and install the necessary check valve in her
basement to alleviate the problem.
Mr. Kibbe advised the committee that lightning had made most of the
radio and alarm systems inoperable and it could be several days before
all alarms are working again. The committee suggested that Mr. Kibbe
manually check the alarm system periodically to make sure it is
functioning properly.
There being no further business, Ald. Tomczyk moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Ralph Tomczyk, Sec'y
Public Sewer Committee