Landfill Standing Commitee 10052020 MinutesCITY OF MUSKEGO
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
October 15, 2020
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Council Chambers,
W182S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Alderperson Madden called the meeting to order at 5:07 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Ald. Eileen Madden, Harvey
Schweitzer, Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development
Absent: Mark Slocomb, Michael Cowling, Greg Burmeister
Guests: Jo Spear, Jr.; Daniel Otzelberger and Chad Siegle, Advanced Disposal Services;
Frank Perugini, ESC; Ryan Brudos and Tad Powalisz, neighbors
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 29, 2020 MEETING
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2020 meeting, Ms.
Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 5 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 and odor monitoring. Eighty-five complaints,
along 8 Mile Road, have been received since the June 29t" meeting. Odors have been off and
on. All 34 wells are currently working properly.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith stated they have received numerous call as people are continuing to clean out
basements and garages. Overall usage and budget is down due to closure earlier in the year.
She handed out the budget worksheet, also mentioning some of the numbers are missing and
not currently up to date. Ms. Smith hopes to find a new, permanent home for HHW in early
2021.
Clay Extraction
Mr. Otzelberger stated only used for daily cover at this time. No other changes.
MMSD Project
Mr. Otzelberger stated the Landfill is delivering gas on a regular basis, as requested.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Otzelberger stated pickups are weekly or every other week, based on demand.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Otzelberger stated the site is congested on Fridays and Saturdays. The new area is ready
to go as soon as management gives the go ahead. It is currently in the budget for second
quarter in 2021.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Perugini stated 195 postcards will be sent the first week of November. Of those returned,
35 will be picked to be tested in December 2020.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Otzelberger said they have approval to obtain recycled glass from John's Disposal to use for
daily cover.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Otzelberger stated none at this time. He mentioned payments to homeowners will go out as
scheduled in the 4th quarter.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Otzelberger stated they are working on process improvements for gas collection and
communication improvements between the Landfill and lift stations. He also mentioned the
current closing date with Waste Management is mid -October, but subject to change.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Updates on Odor Complaints
Mr. Otzelberger stated we are taking odor complaints seriously. Problem areas have been
identified. The hope is with the wells completed this will start to relieve the smell on a regular
basis. He also hopes to be able to fly the drone one more time late this year to identify
additional/continuing problem areas.
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Establish Meeting and Annual Tour Dates for 2021:
January 4, April 5, June 281h (annual tour at 4:00 PM), and October 4th
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mr. Spear asked the Committee to take his annual week off at Christmas.
Mr. Murray made a motion to allow Mr. Spear the time off, Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor.
CITIZEN COMMENTARY
(Limited to 15 Minutes) Time for citizens to respond to agenda items discussed at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Murray made a motion to adjourn at 5:31 PM, Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary