Landfill Standing Committee Minutes 01092023EMERALD PARK
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
January 9, 2023
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Council Chambers,
W182S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Slocomb called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Mark Slocomb, Ald. Eileen Madden,
Greg Burmeister and Harvey Schweitzer; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and
Development
Absent: Michael Cowling
Guests: Jo Spear, Jr., Daniel Otzelberger and Chad Siegle, GFL Environmental
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
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 highlighted his attached memo.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Otzelberger stated no activity this time of year.
MMSD Project
Mr. Otzelberger stated they are delivering almost all gas at this time. Little to no downtime on
either end. Some of the compressors are to be rebuilt in 2023, but should not affect delivery to
the District.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Otzelberger stated it was changed to weekly pickups, area is cleaner now.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Otzelberger stated it was quiet during the Holidays, but activity has been picking up again.
The yard waste area is being prepared for springtime.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Otzelberger stated he spoke with Frank at ESC. The sampling is complete for 35 residents.
Results should be available in late January and letters sent to owners in February.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Otzelberger stated early in the second quarter a modification request would be submitted to
the feasibility report for a 30 acre expansion that would be expected to last 10+ years.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Otzelberger stated the sociological payments are being processed and will be mailed out
soon.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith handed out the updated report through November. Will have full annual report at
next meeting. The Muskego site will re -open for the year in February on the 1st and 3rd
Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Improved signage will be added this year. The
Waukesha site will open in its new location in March. The County is also working on creating
interactive maps for residents to use to navigate each site.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONTINUING BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Confirm Next Meeting Date: April 24, 2023
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 5:18 PM. Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary