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PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Salentine at 8 00 P.M.
Also present were Committee Members Steinberg and Radtke, Mayor
Gottfried, Ald. Knudsen, Building Inspector Lee, Mr. Lyman Wible
of SEWRPC, Mr Scott Krause, William Mortimore and Orlo Zlensky.
Mr. Lyman Wible of SEWRPC appeared at the meeting to provide the
committee background information regarding the development of the
original plan as well as SEWRPC's role in the development of the
Wastewater Facilities Plan for Milwaukee County and surrounding
communities He indicated that SEWRPC, in the development of the
208 Plan, endorsed the proposal that would require the development
of a regional sewage disposal system. Since Milwaukee Metro had
the largest system available as well as Lake Michigan to be used
as an outflow facility the regional system would be developed
around it. Mr. Wible explained to the committee that as a result
of the demands of the DNR and the suit between the State of Illinois
vs. the City of Milwaukee the facilities plan was created to vastly
improve the quality of treatment of sewage of the entire metropolitan
area. SEWRPC's role in this matter is established by the rules and
regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency which requires
them to approve of all requests for federal fundings. Their
official designation is "Clearing House". Mr. Wible explained to
the committee that SEWRPC's preference in the overall plan was to
transport sewage from Muskego to Milwaukee by gravity, however,
the planners for the Milwaukee Metro felt that a forced main would
be more palatable to the federal government since it is much less
expensive
Mr. Wible reviewed with the committee the work involved in Task
Order 45 which is the connection of Muskego's northeast.pumping
station to a large interceptor on College Avenue. He indicated
that as a result of a meeting between the City of Muskego, Milwaukee
Metro, DNR and SEWRPC that hopefully Milwaukee Metro will agree to
permit Muskego to plan, design and construct the forced main with
Metropolitan paying for that share of the forced main located in
Milwaukee County It was pointed out that one of the reasons time
was of the essence was because of the possible loss of 15 percent
funding after September 30, 1981 However, because of time
constraints it was generally agreed that neither Muskego or Mil-
waukee will be able to meet the September date. Mr. Wible indicated
that all agencies involved in wastewater management agree that the
northwest treatment plant in Muskego must be abandoned In answer
to a question from one of the committee members he indicated that
neither the EPA nor the DNR would permit inland lakes to become
an outfall source for a sewage treatment plant and even if they did
the standards would be so high that the costs of building the plant
would be prohibitive.
The Sewer Committee discussed at length whether or not the city should
begin negotiations with Milwaukee Metro sewers. All members of the
committee were presented with copies of the contract suggested by
Milwaukee Metro. Chairman Salentine explained to the committee why he
felt it was necessary to begin negotiations so that as we continue
to discuss agreements with the State Department of Justice it can be
shown that we are at least attempting to resolve our differences with
Milwaukee Metro. He further pointed out that if we do begin negotiations
it does not necessarily rule cut the possibility that the city would
decide to build their own treatment facility. However, he indicated
the likelihood of that happening is rather remote. Ald. Radtke moved
to recommend to the Common Council that the committee be authorized
to begin preliminary contract negotiations with Milwaukee Metro.
Seconded by Ald Salentine. The motion carried with Ald. Steinberg
voting "no". The committee agreed that the city should not completely
abandon the possibility of eventually building its own sewage treatment
plant
The committee discussed Mr Anthony Demshar's request regarding his
sewer usage charge. Ald Steinberg moved the city continue to charge
Mr. Demshar the sewer service charge. The committee noted the city
attorney had'not been contacted by Mr. Demshar's attorney. Seconded
by Ald. Radtke. Motion carried
The committee discussed the various deferred assessments in the city
that are expiring in the near future. The committee determined that
no action would be taken at this time, however, the matter will be
discussed at a future meeting
Letter from Scott Krause was read regarding holding tanks. The
committee recommended that Mr Krause's letter, dated 3/23/81 be sent
to the city attorney for review and recommendation.
The Sewer Treatment Plant Operator's report for February, 1981, was
read and placed on file. The cociunittee wishes to go on record as
approving the decision of Mr Kibbe to have the Town of Norway's
sewer technicians rather than Layne -Northwest conduct tests required
by the state because of the difference in costs.
Ald Salentine moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald Radtke. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 11 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne Radtke, Sec'y.
Public Sewer Committee
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