PSEM19860327• PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 27, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Penovich. Also present were Committee Members Dumke and Taube,
Mayor Salentine and those per the attached list.
The Committee reviewed Attorney Molter's legal opinion regarding
interest on sewer assessments that was requested at the February
meeting. Attorney Molter stated that he believes that the City's
current practice of charging interest on sewer assessments is
clearly within the policy discretion of the City. In regard to
charging from the time of occupancy instead of the physical
connection date as is presently the policy, it is his opinion
that as long as the sewer is going to be operational within a
reasonable length of time, that these decisions are within the
scope of the City's disrection. Ald. Dumke moved to direct the
City Attorney to establish a policy which would set a uniform
starting date for all properties involved in assessments.
Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried.
Mayor Salentine discussed the status of Boszhardt Lane with the
Committee. The City Engineers are in the process of follow-up
with MMSD for approval.
• The Committee reviewed the Forced Hook -Up quotes for properties
in Bass Bay, Woods Road and Kurtze Lane. The only quotes
received were from John Lang as follows:
2217.975 Robert H. Kallin $1,661.00
2218.985 Jack Verburgt $4,830.00
2217.953 Jeff Verburgt $1,170.00
Ald. Dumke moved to recommend acceptance of the above quotes.
Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried.
Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared before the Committee to discuss the
Ludwig/Strampe property. He is doing the engineering work for
sewer approval. When completed, the plans will be sent to the
City Engineers for their review so that the plans can be reviewed
at the next sewer meeting.
Mr. Ed Finger appeared before the Committee to request sewer
service for his property on Woods Road. The Committee indicated
that the property would not be receiving sewer service in the
foreseeable future. Mr. Finger indicated that he will be
contacting the Waukesha Health Department to pursue installation
of a mound system.
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Mr. Bob Klenz appeared before the Committee to discuss the
availability of sewers and the Sewer Assessment on the Masch/Mahn
property (Durhamswood Subdivision). The Committee approved the
request for providing sewer service to the plat. The Committee
also recommended to Council that assessment be pro -rated for the
seventeen (17) lots and become the liability of the seventeen
lots (17), (this would remove the present assessment from the
balance of the property) with a five-year time limitation for
deferral.
The Committee reviewed the request of Robert Klenz to adjust the
sewer usage fee for a property addressed W172 S7413 Lannon Drive.
The Committee recognizes error in billing by the City and directs
the City Clerk to bill the prior owner for portion from July 15
(connection date) to the end of November 1985 at a rate of
$31.25 per month, and an adjusted bill to the new owner for the
month of December 1985.
The Committee discussed pro -rating assessments & forced hook-ups
for Kurtze Lane as requested by Mr. James Verburgt. Ald. Dumke
moved to recommend to Council to pro -rate the sewer assessments
and to allow those homeowners that purchase the lot to continue
• the present payment plan. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed the FLOW contribution invoice dated
January 29, 1986 in the amount of $21,000. Ald. Dumke moved to
recommend approval. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the request of Robert Klenz for a pro-
rated deferred assessment for the Oschmann property in the amount
of $62,624.00. This assessment will be allocated to the thirteen
lots and removed from the balance of the property , with a five
year time limitation for deferral.
Attorney Molter's proposed resolutions for the changes to the
assessment policies (Controlled Access) were reviewed by the
Committee. Ald. Taube requested the Committee to defer action
until meeting with the landowner to review his future intentions
for development. The Committee was receptive to this request.
The Committee reviewed correspondence from the Sewer Utility
Clerk informing them that the Retzlaff property, S106 W20475
North Shore Drive, has only been charged for two sewer
connections from 1981 to the present and it has been discovered
that they have three connections (2 houses and 1 boathouse).
Ald. Taube moved to bill the property owner for the three
• connections. Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
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Proposed sewer service for the area of Wentland Drive was
discussed. The Committee requests that the property owners
adjacent to Wentland Drive be invited to attend the April Sewer
Committee meeting and the City Engineers are asked to review the
unsewered area on Wentland and Hillendale and determine the
feasibility of sewering.
Correspondence from the Town of Norway regarding Gallonage
adjustment charges for 1985 was reviewed and placed on file. The
Sewer Utility Foreman appraised the Committee of the need for the
calibration of meters for Lake Denoon. Ald. Dumke moved to have
the meters calibrated. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried.
The Commitee discussed the Reserve Capacity Assessment escalation
and decided to review at the end of 1986.
Correspondence from Beatrice A. Kraemer, S68 W12699 Bristlecone
Lane requesting her property be reclassified from a mother-in-law
unit to a single residence was reviewed. The Committee requested
the charges that have been paid on the unit to date and to have
the Building Inspector report on the status of the property and
determine if it should be classified as a mother-in-law unit.
Seconded by Ald. Penovich, motion carried.
Alderman Penovich moved item #15 from the agenda regarding sewer
service to a property on College Avenue .
Attorney Pachucki appeared before the Committee to request sewer
service to a piece of property on McShane owned by Mr. Tom
Carter. Attorney Pachucki will seek approval for a private
interceptor to service both homes. Front foot charge
determination will be made at the next Sewer meeting.
The Sewer Treatment Plant Operator gave his report and it was
placed on file.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David Taube
Secretary
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