PSEM19820322PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 8 05 P.M. by Chairman Salentine.
Also present were Committee Members Dumke and Klenz, James Kibbe,
Building Inspector Lee and Supt. Bertram. Also present were those
persons on the attached list.
Public WorkslSupt. Willard Bertram was present at the meeting to
discuss the possibility of purchasing an additional pump for the
Vesbach Pump Station He indicated this would help solve the problem
of being without an additional pump during failures. He advised the
committee that pumps could be rented for $35.00 per day and that
to purchase an Allen Pump would be approximately $2,487.00. Pump
failures and the possibility of having someone man the pumps during
problem periods were discussed. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend to
the Finance Committee the purchase of an Allen Pump at an approximate
cost of $2,487 00. Seconded by Ald. Klenz. Motion carried.
Supt. Bertram also requested permission to have Ruekert & Mielke
design an in-house generator for the lift station at the end of
Kurtze Lane. The committee agreed with Mr. Bertram's recommendation.
Mr. Saites, representing Heritage Park Condominium Development, was
• present at the meeting. He gave the committee a letter from Charles
Pope, DNR District Engineer, stating that the Muskego tributory to
the McShane plant is NOT under a moratorium. A communication from
Heritage Church tentatively accepting a proposed sewer easement on
church property by Heritage Park, Inc. was reviewed. The committee
discussed who would be responsible for maintenance of the sewer and
easement. The committee recognized the letter from the DNR that the
northeast plant is not under a moratorium and that sewer hookups
are available.
Mr. Scott Krause appeared at the meeting to discuss the proposed
city ordinance to establish a separate holding tank sewer district
in the area of Muskego Lakes Country Club. The committee saw no
major concerns regarding the proposed ordinance. The matter was
referred to the Rules, Laws &. Ordinance Committee. Ald. Salentine
requested the Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee assure that the
effluent is not hauled and pumped into the northeast plant.
A request from Ruekert & Mielke was discussed asking for Sewer
Committee approval for engineering services contract for the
interceptor for Woods Road. The approval would start engineering
studies and give the city eligibility of 100 percent EPA Step III
Grants. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend Council approval of a resolution
authorizing Ruekert & Mielke to prepare plans. -and specifications for
the sewer interceptor. Seconded by Ald. Klenz. Motion carried.
The manhole rehabilitation bids were reviewed. The committee noted
that the low bid was received from Super Excavators, Inc. in the
amount of $258,830.00 pending receipt of a 60 percent Wisconsin
Fund Grant. They also noted the bid price was $91,870.00 below
Ruekert & Mielke's estimate and $250,000.00 below MMSD estimates.
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend to Common Council the acceptance of
the low bid in the amount of $258,830.00 for manhole rehabilitation.
Seconded by Ald. Klenz. Motion carried.
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The Demshar hookup was discussed. The committee noted that no progress
has been made and that Mr Dixon does not wish to become involved
in the matter of a sewer easement. Ald. Klenz moved to send a letter
to both Mr. Dixon and Mr. Schuler indicating the starting of con-
demnation at our next scheduled sewer meeting if neither individual
responds with an alternative by that time. Seconded by Ald. Salentine.
Motion carried.
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A letter from Robert Matthes, S76 W16474 Bellview Drive, regarding
septic problems was discussed. Ald. Klenz will contact Mr. Matthes
and advise him of the possibility of city sewer service for his area
in the future.
The February, 1982, Sewer Treatment Plan Operator's Report was
reviewed and placed on file.
Ald. Salentine reported that regular contract negotiations are being
held with MMSD and future progress would be reported when details are
more finalized.
Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 10 15 P.P.R.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Robert Klenz, Sec'y.
Public Sewer Committee