Landfill Standing Commitee 01062020 MinutesCITY OF MUSKEGO
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
January 6, 2020
5:00 PM
Conference Room, Gas Building, Advanced
Disposal Emerald Park Landfill, LLC, W124
S10629 124t" Street Muskeao. WI 53150
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Slocomb called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Mark Slocomb, Ald. Eileen Madden,
Michael Cowling, Greg Burmeister, Harvey Schweitzer, Scott Kroeger, Director of Public
Works and Development
Guests: Mike Hackney and Jo Spear, Jr.; Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti;
Frank and Laurie Perugini, ESC;
Laurie Kysely and Ryan Brudos, Landfill neighbors
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 MEETING
Mr. Cowling made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2019 meeting, Mr.
Murray seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
OPEN FORUM
(Limit to 5 Minutes/Person) Opportunity for citizens to address the committee on issues
relevant to the current landfill operation.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Spear stated he is finishing the 2019 annual report and total number of odor complaints.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Hackney stated none since last meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith said she was not able to provide a report at this time, due to a bomb threat at
Waukesha County. The full report will be ready in February for 2019. She also stated the
program was about $2,000 over budget for the year, but it was not a concern.
MMSD Project
No deliveries at this time to MMSD, but are continuing to burn with a flame. Barometric
pressure can change the size of the flame that is seen.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Hackney stated the container is filled every week, sometimes overflowing. It is picked up
each week.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Hackney stated no issues.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Perugini stated 145 cards sent out with 141 returned. Many new/first times owners in the
program this year. Letters will be going out to the homeowners with their results.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Hackney stated the compost relocation is in -process with the WDNR. Plans are under
review.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Hackney stated no properties added. Sociological checks will be mailed out later in
January.
NEW BUSINESS
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Updates on Odor Complaints
Mr. Hackney handed out three sheets (attached) for the Committee to review while he
explained what well improvements have taken place at the Landfill since May 2017 through the
present. He also made a couple of whiteboard drawings (pictures attached) for additional
explanation.
The Committee as a whole continued to discuss at great length and ask technical questions to
Mr. Hackney about the well improvements and where possible odor may be coming from.
After the nine wells (two additional and seven replacements) are completed by the contractors,
the wells need to slowly be brought online into use. Hopefully this will be completed by the end
of January. A drone flyover for smell is planned in February.
The Committee discussed odors that have traveled further than in the past. They all agreed
2019 was the worst year for odor. Mr. Slocomb talked about his discussions with the Franklin
Landfill Committee Chairman and stated we need to take care of ourselves before moving into
more discussions with Franklin about resolving odors between the two sites.
Mr. Slocomb talked about his plan to attempt to notify residents that have complained about
odor as to what the Landfill is doing to control it. The Committee also talked about who should
be the custodian of records for the complaints. Director Kroeger suggested we put general
information onto the website, not individual emails, too time consuming.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Slocomb stated he was approached by the Franklin Landfill to have a joint meeting to
discuss odor complaints and possible solutions between both sites. The Committee agreed
that it was too early to have a joint meeting. They want to wait until the new wells are up and
running first.
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Confirm Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The Committee agreed to a special meeting date of March 2, 2020 to review odors.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
CITIZEN COMMENTARY
(Limited to 15 Minutes) Time for citizens to respond to agenda items discussed at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Aid. Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6:54 PM, Mr. Kieffer seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary