Landfill Standing Commitee 06292020 MinutesCITY OF MUSKEGO
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
June 29, 2020
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Council Chambers,
W182S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Slocomb called the meeting to order at 5:06 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Mark Slocomb, Ald. Eileen Madden,
Harvey Schweitzer, Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development
Absent: Michael Cowling, Greg Burmeister
Guests: Jo Spear, Jr.; Jake Margelofsky and Chad Siegle, Advanced Disposal Services;
Tyler Field, Tetra Tech;
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 2020 MEETING
Aid. Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2020 meeting, Ms.
Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 6 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 continuing weekly audits. To date one individual has called to complain
91 times. The seep repairs have been finished.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Margelofsky stated only used for daily cover at this time. A relocation of the compost pile is
proposed for a future date.
MMSD Project
Mr. Margelofsky stated recently MMSD was having issues on their end and were not able to
send gases regularly.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Margelofsky stated pickups are weekly, occasionally bi-weekly to keep up with demand.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Margelofsky stated currently the site is, "as -is." The new area is ready to go as soon as
management gives the go ahead.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Margelofsky stated no issues at this time. Would need to contact Frank at ESC for further
details. (Frank was present at the last meeting.)
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Margelofsky said they are obtaining rejected "dirty" recycled glass from John's Disposal to
use for daily cover. They will also be using shredder fluff that was previously approved for
additional daily cover.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Siegle stated he was previously working with Mike Hackney on a house that was purchased
back in February on Union Church Road.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith stated the site was closed temporarily due to COVID-19. Costs are currently down
55%, but expect to make that up with extra staffing costs now that the site is open again. After
completing the 2019 numbers, the site was over budget by $10,000. Ms. Smith also stated that
the College Court, HHW site is closed. She said if the HHW collection is able to permanently
move to the Landfill site, it would require a contract Amendment by the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Updates on Odor Complaints
Mr. Margelofsky explained to the Committee that a drone flyover was completed for surface
emissions and another flyover for the 2nd quarter. A few areas (nine total areas were over
500ppm) of concern were found, especially around the wells. Bentonite was used to help seal
around the wells. The clay tends to dry out and crack over time and in heat, which in turn
allows the smell to escape. Mr. Field discussed that it will take two to three months for the
radio control operations to be functional between the lift station and landfill. Parts suppliers are
behind due to COVID.
Chairman Slocomb asked again since this is an update on odors, what else is being done? Mr.
Margelofsky stated one person is strictly performing regular maintenance on the wells.
Discussions have been in the works regarding new infrastructure such as new/replacement
wells and a possibly new force main. Weekly meetings are held with upper management as
odors are a number one priority. The system as a whole is being reevaluated to find equipment
that may have been neglected. On a side note, the merger with Waste Management has been
delayed until September 30, 2020.
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Confirm Next Meeting Date: October 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The Committee would prefer to meet at the Gas Building, if possible.
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.
Mr. Schweitzer stated he was happy with the progress so far that Jake and Chad have made
on the odors.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Murray made a motion to adjourn at 6:04 PM, Aid. Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary