PSEM19850801• PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 1, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:26 P.M. by Chairman
Penovich. Also present were Committee Member Taube, Mayor
Salentine, Building Inspector Lee and those per the attached
list. Ald. Dumke was absent.
Building Inspector Lee discussed Summer Cottages as they relate
to the present Ordinance, State Plumbing Code requirements and
how the property would be affected if the property improvement
exceeds 50% of the equalized valuation. The cost estimates for
connecting a typical summer cottage were presented. Mr. Harold
DeBack made the Committee aware of a petition that has been
circulated supporting a five year phasing out period or
connecting to the Municipal Sewer System of summer cottages which
will be filed with the City Clerk. Ald. Penovich read Attorney
Molter's letter of May 10, 1985 giving a legal opinion as to
summer cottages. After considerable discussion, Ald. Taube moved
to recommend to Common Council granting a five year extension for
the required connection for summer cottages to the Municipal
Sewer System. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried. The
Committee further requests a legal opinion from Attorney Molter
to determine if the 50% rule for summer cottages applies when an
• extension of time has been given. Building Inspector Lee stated
that at this time if someone requests a permit to hook up to the
Municipal Sewer System, compliance with the legal opinion of not
requiring the 50% rule would be recognized by his department.
The Committee reviewed with Mrs. Cameron Bruce the forced -hook-up
requirement for her property on So. Denoon Road. Ald. Taube
moved that the property owner report back to the Building
Inspector by August 9 with proof that the eviction process has
been started and sign an agreement insuring the cottage will be
razed within 30 days after the cottage is unoccupied. Seconded
by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
The Engineer's pumping alternatives for the lift stations were
reviewed. Ald. Taube moved to recommend to the Common Council
implementing Alternate D as follows:
Provide a permanent generator for the Jensen Park Lift
Station (#11 ). Provide piping for portable pumps for the
remaining 7 lift stations:
Permanent generator: $35,000
Piping revisions - 7 stations: 49 0000
Total Cost ,
Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
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Ald. Taube informed the Committee of the meeting held prior to
this meeting with the residents of Ann Drive, he and Mayor
Salentine. Ald. Taube requested that the condemnation procedure
for acquiring a sewer easement be placed on hold until the
residents affected contact him.
No action was taken on the Bostater/DeBack request pending
further research by the City Attorney and Clerk's Office.
The Committee reviewed the City Clerk's correspondence regarding
the possibility of going to a quarterly billing for the Sewer
Usage charge and recommended to stay with the yearly billing on
the tax bill.
Ald. Taube moved to accept the $100.00 offer by the Parks &
Recreation Board for fencing located at the northeast lagoon
contingent upon the abandonment of that lagoon. The Mayor noted
that the DNR was granting a one year extension to the November
30, 1985 abandonment requirement. Seconded by Ald. Penovich,
motion carried.
• Considerable discussion was held in regard to Scott Krause's
recommended expanded sewer service area. Ald. Taube moved to ask
the Plan Commission to review the recommended boundaries for a
growth area. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. David Taube
Secretary