PSEM19820729PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 29, 1982
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klenz at 7.30 P.M.
Also present were Committee Members Tomczyk and Nilsson, Mayor
Salentine, James Kibbe and Building Inspector Gerald Lee.
Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared before the committee to discuss a
sewage concern regarding Oak Meadows. Ald. Nilsson moved to
authorize eighty nine (89) sewer connections to Mr. Stan Potrykus'
subdivision (Oak Meadows). Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk. Motion
carried.
Mr. Stanley Walters also attended the meeting to discuss with the
committee hauling of holdings of septic systems and dumping it into
the Muskego Sewer System. A discussion ensued regarding the
monitoring of the additional dumping of water or sewage from holding
tanks. Ald. Nilsson moved to have Mr. Walters dump into the holding
tanks at the McShane plant on a trial basis to see if these dumpings
will affect the sewage system, the trial basis will be for one month
period. The Charge will remain as in the past. Seconded by Ald.
Tomczyk. Motion carried.
Mr. Ronald Rae appeared at the meeting to discuss his concerns of the
proposed car wash he proposes to install at his service station.
Inspector Lee questioned the gallonage use for this type of business.
Mr. Rae responded that the units would fall under the maximum
gallonage and the charge should be gauged at usage. Presently the
charge is 21 units, the ordinance calls for 47j or $336.00 per year,
$216.00 for car wash, $120.00 for business. Ald. Nilsson moved to
recommend 41 units be allowed to hook into the system. Seconded by
Ald. Tomczyk. Motion carried.
Mr. Bostater and Mr. DeBack appeared at the meeting to ask for three
sewer hook ups from Mr. Bostater be transferred to Mr. De Back. The
questions arose who would be responsible for the assessment when it
became due. The committee requested Mr. Bostater to supply pertinent
information to the City Attorney to draft a resolution recognizing
the transfer of land. (This could also be drafted by Reukert & Mielke
with authorization from committee for a deferred assessment.)
Mr. Richard Knudsen discussed with the committee a hook up to the
Lembezeder sewer connection. Ald. Nilsson moved to have Gerry Lee
correspond with the D.N.R. if it would be possible to extend the
sewer extension to Hillendale Drive to Mr. Knudsens property.
Seconded by Ald. Klenz. The motion passed with Ald. Tomczyk voting "no"
Mr. Seegar Swanson reported to the committee the Bass Bay sewage system
progress. Mr. Swanson stated at present Muskego qualified for a 75%
grant for construction of an interceptor. The grant may be cut to a
lesser amount as time passes without construction. Mr. Swanson
discussed the possibility of the City building their own treatment plant..
He further suggested the committee contact the D.N.R. to approve the
construction of the interceptor with the thought of also building the
city's own treatment plant Providing the 208 Dlan is changed by thN
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Mr. Swanson discussed sewer charges:
Utility Owes City $192,192
Current Year Transfer less earnings $62,671
Non TIF Portion of $1,500,000
Interceptor Issue - 1982 $76,202
Non TIF Portion of $2,500,000
Treatment Plant Issue - 1983 $250,904
1981 User Revenues $422,314
1983 50% Increase $211,157
1984 50% increase $211,157
After reviewing the sewer utility debt, the committee felt the users
fee should be,increased 50%. Ald. Klenz moved for an increase in
sewer service charges from $1.00 to $k,.00 per unit. Seconded by Ald.
Nilsson. Motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the Sewer Budget for 1982. Aid. Tomczyk moved
to adopt the budget. Seconded by Aid. Nilsson. The motion carried.
The committee will send the budget to Reukert & Mielke for review
and approval.
After reviewing Mr. Kibbe's report, Aid. Tomczyk moved to have
Reukert & Mielke cut their treatment plant inspections to once a
month. Seconded by Aid. Nilsson. Motion carried.
Building Inspector Lee advised the committee regarding the Demshar
hook up. Mr. Demshar has not yet agreed to hook up to sewers. After
reviewing the length of time involved, Aid. Nilsson moved to have
the City Attorney start condemnation proceedings. Seconded by
Aid. Tomczyk. Motion carried.
The committee reviewed the concerns of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pellmann
1. The Pellmans object to any assessment being placed on
Kurtze Lane, deferred or not. The Mayor will check
with Attorney Molter for future connection charges.
2. The Pellmans would be assessed for Woods Road and
sewer assessment for cul de sac, and no road
assessment in exchange for necessary land for c,ul de sac.
3. Attorney to note two other families have existing
easements on 20 ft. right of way.
4. Mr, and Mrs. Pellman want assurance the storm sewer
ends at the lake.
Aid. Tomczyk moved the committee approve the minutes and changes be
submitted to Attorney Molter for drafting. Seconded by Aid. Nilsson.
Motion carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and placed on file.
The committee discussed Mr. Matthes problem on Bellview Dr. and they
agreed to have Building Inspector Lee contact Harold Elder and advise
him of the committees recommendations.
Aid. Nilsson moved to adjourn. Seconded by Aid. Klenz. The motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:12 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Aid, Ralph Tomczyk, Sec'y 01
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