Landfill Standing Commitee 01072019 MinutesCITY OF MUSKEGO
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
January 7, 2019
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 5:05 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Don Mateicka, Sr., 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, Brett Coogan, Jo Spear, Jr.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2018 MEETING
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018, meeting, Aid.
Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 9 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 has received an uptick in odor complaints since the last meeting. He
continues to perform his weekly audits.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Hackney stated none at this time.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith handed out an updated spreadsheet through November. Should make budget for the
year. The annual report will be available next meeting.
MMSD Project
Mr. Hackney stated MMSD is taking the full amount of available gas. No additional burn off is
needed.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Hackney stated the program is going well. Pick up is weekly.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Hackney stated they plan to move the residential drop off site in Spring of this year.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Hackney stated no issues at this time.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Hackney stated none planned until next meeting.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Hackney stated there are no new properties at this time. Resident checks will be mailed this
month.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Odor Complaints
The Landfill Committee began discussing that neighbors are complaining more frequently
about the odor coming from the Landfill. They believe the source of the smell is a one year old
active cell. The Landfill is having the same issue at the Delavan Landfill. The Landfill has had
horizontal pipes installed into the cell to start vacuuming out the gas in the cell. In
approximately six months, they plan to construct vertical wells to help vacuum the gas out of
the cell. (It was noted it is difficult to find contractors for this type of work.) It was stated that
State law requires wells installed within five years of the cell being started. However, Landfill
takes a proactive approach and tries to get vertical wells within a year to help odor control.
Finally, they plan to use odor repellents during the vertical well construction as well as daily
cover over work area to help mitigate odor. The Committee continued to discuss what else
may be causing the smell, in addition to the newer cell. Different types of waste brought to the
Landfill or the wetter weather in 2018 could be causing the garbage to decompose faster than
in past years. They also talked about continuing to send complaints through the Clerk's Office
and forwarding them onto Ald. Madden and Mr. Spear.
Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Contract
Ms. Smith handed out a copy of the proposed Amendment to the Committee for their review.
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the Amendment, Mr. Kieffer seconded.
Motion Passed 9 in favor.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Confirm Next Meeting Date: April 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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.
Ryan B. and Ryan Schild (both Town of Norway) are neighbors of the Landfill and spoke briefly
regarding the odor issues. Both residents stressed the increase smell within the last four
months that was not there previously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Murray made a motion to adjourn at 6:35 PM, Aid. Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 9 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary