Landfill Standing Commitee 10072019 MinutesCITY OF MUSKEGO
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
October 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 5:03 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.,
Scott Albrecht, Jack Lyman and Ryan Brudos, Landfill neighbors;
Brian Schlomann and Bryan Lee, Dog Club
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 1, 2019 MEETING
Aid. Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2019 meeting, Mr.
Cowling 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.
Mr. Lyman (who lives next to the dog training area) expressed concern about the area looking
like a junk yard and the ash trees coming down.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Spear stated lightening took down the plant for five days. They recently had an issue with a
flooded pipe. He also said this past weekend there was an issue with one of the vacuums,
which removes the gas from the Landfill.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Hackney stated a small amount of clay was removed in September.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith handed out the quarterly report. She stated that Walworth and Washington Counties
would be joining HHW. This will help spread out the cost to run the program.
MMSD Project
No updates at this time.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Hackney stated the container is always filled with many items.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Hackney stated he has not received any complaints. Still plan to move this area.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Hackney stated no issues at this time.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Hackney stated none at this time.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Hackney stated none at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Donation to the Muskego Police Dept K9 Unit
Mr. Hackney stated he would ask Advanced Disposal for a $500 donation to the MPD K9 Unit.
Ald. Madden will send a formal request letter.
Discuss Complaint Received Against Dog Club
Mr. Scholmann gave an update on a wetland scrape project and the dog club.
Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Contract
Ms. Smith presented the Annual HHW Amendment to the Committee. It will include a 1.3%
increase in 2020.
Chairperson Slocomb made a motion to accept the Annual HHW Contract Amendment.
He requested a Roll Call Vote. Director Kroeger read the name of each member. (Ms.
Smith did not vote.)
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Updates on Odor Complaints
Mr. Hackney believes the smell is coming off the new cell phase. There has been a concern
about too much water in the pipes, and the pumps not keeping up with removal. Advance
Disposal believes they have a handle on this issue.
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Establish Meeting and Annual Tour Dates for 2020
The Committee decided on the following dates for 2020: January 6th, April 6th, June 29th (with
annual tour at 4:00 PM) and October 5th.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mr. Spear asked for vacation the week of Christmas.
Mr. Murray made a motion to grant Mr. Spear vacation the week of Christmas. Aid.
Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
The Committee discussed filling the vacant Racine County position due to the passing of Mr.
Mateicka. Chairperson Slocomb said he would check the contract. Mr. Kieffer stated he would
contact Racine County directly to get their input.
CITIZEN COMMENTARY
(Limited to 15 Minutes) Time for citizens to respond to agenda items discussed at this meeting.
Mr. Brudos said his questions were answered throughout the meeting discussion. Mr. Lyman
said he will continue to work with the dog club.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Murray made a motion to adjourn at 6:17 PM, Aid. Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary