PSEM19840709PUBLIC SEWER MINUTES - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MEETING HELD JULY 9, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Eugene Gaetzke at
7:00 P.M. Also present were Committee Members DeAngelis and
Penovich, Sewer Treatment Operator Kibbe, Mayor Salentine and
those persons per the attached list.
The Committee reviewed the request of Waste Management for sewer
service with Doug Coenen from Waste Management. A letter stating
Waste Management's request was read by Chairman Gaetzke. Mr.
Coenen stated that Waste Management was interested in pursuing
the availability of sewer service seeing that Wauer's Rendering
is no longer interested in pursuing this matter. Ald. DeAngelis
moved to have Waste Management meet with the City Engineers in
regard to this matter, and recommended that the project is
advisable. The engineer's cost to the city will become Waste
Management's responsibility. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion
carried.
The Sewer Treatment Plant Operator gave his report.
The Committee discussed North Shore Drive with residents of the
area. A letter written by Attorney Molter was read by Chairman
Eugene Gaetzke. Ald. DeAngelis moved that the Sewer Committee
honor the agreement between Mayor Gottfried and area residents
dated January 25, 1979, which allowed local municipality to
• determine availability of sewer; thus not requiring connection.
Seconded by Ald. Gaetzke, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed objections to increased REC assignments.
Mary and George Scoufis appeared representing Parkland Twin
Theatres. They voiced their concern with the 2-1/2 REC per
screen assessment. The Committee explained that their REC
assessment relates to their peak daily flow and, at this time, a
determination has not been made as to the basis for a Usage Fee
charge.
The Committee acknowledged receipt of letter from Ellsworth L.
Koche and agrees that 1-1/4 REC was appropriate and the
assessment would stand.
The Committee reviewed Assessment procedure - limited access
Interceptor Sewers. Ald. Penovich moved to amend the assessment
policy and to prepare Woods Road assessment roll excluding front
foot assessment for a limited access interceptor sewer. Seconded
by Ald. DeAngelis, motion carried.
The Committee discussed connection fees for new construction on
prior hook-ups. The Committee made a determination that the
$500.00 connection fee would be waived because the lateral
connection is existing, i.e. replacement of an existing
• structure.
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The Committee discussed suggested guidelines to be implemented
into the ordinance. Additional REC's for future expansion may be
purchased for $250 until January 1, 1985; however, after tax
rolls have been closed, between November 1, 1984 and January 1,
1985, additional REC's can be purchased only if paid in cash
within that period. In regard to future $250 REC's, they will be
offered same payment plan as existing REC assessments.
The Committee discussed Usage Fee. The Committee would like to
explore variables in the percentages as they relate to the
infiltration for determining the Usage Fee. The Committee
deferred to the July 26 Sewer Meeting.
The Committee discussed hardship policy as to determining the
basis for not requiring connection. The following should be
considered: 1. Do they have workable septic system?
2. Distance — anything over 500' would be given consideration.
3. Hardship cases should be reviewed every two years.
The Committee reviewed progress of FLOW Coalition. Mayor
Salentine stated that FLOW'and MMSD have scheduled another
meeting to discuss ongoing contract negotiations.
The Committee reviewed the minutes of June 14, 1984,
acknowledging the fact that Muskego Rendering has withdrawn
• request for sewers.
The Committee discussed soil borings — Ladwig Drive. Ald.
Gaetzke moved to recommend approval not to exceed $3,000, with
the funds to be obtained from TID #4. Seconded by Ald.
DeAngelis, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed proposed amendment to REC chart and
Changes in REC number assignments. Ald. Gaetzke moved to
recommend approval of the amended Rec Chart and Changes in REC
number assignments. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
The Committee acknowledged receipt of letter from Attorney Friend
dated June 19, 1984 and will stay with original decision of June
11, 1984.
Ald. Penovich moved to adjourn meeting at 10:35 P.M. Seconded by
Ald DeAngelis, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Mitchel Penovich
Acting Secretary
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