Landfill Standing Commitee Minutes 06272022EMERALD PARK
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
June 27, 2022
4:00 PM
GFL Environmental Emerald Park Landfill, LLC,
W124 S10629 124th Street
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Slocomb called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Mark Slocomb, Ald. Eileen Madden,
Michael Cowling and Harvey Schweitzer; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and
Development
Absent: Greg Burmeister
Guests: Jo Spear, Jr., Daniel Otzelberger and Chad Siegle, GFL Environmental; Mayor Rick
Petfalski
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Wisconsin open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aid. Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2022 meeting.
Mr. Murray seconded.
Motion passed 7 in favor.
Aid. Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2022 meeting. Mr.
Murray seconded.
Motion passed 7 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 reviewed both memos with the Committee.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Otzelberger stated no major projects at this time.
MMSD Project
Mr. Otzelberger they are delivering gas regularly and are working with MMSD to possibly take
more.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Otzelberger stated everything is status quo and picked up every two weeks.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Otzelberger stated none at this time.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Otzelberger nothing into the Department for review at this time.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Otzelberger stated none at this time.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith handed out her reports and stated she was still waiting on some data. Costs are
down, possibly due to cold spring. Costs also down due to larger storage capacity at this
facility.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on Yard Waste Being Stored on the Future Parkland Site
Discussion on Police Shooting Range — Lack of Screening along Hwy 45
Chairman Slocomb began by stating he received a call asking what was being built at the
Landfill due to tree/brush clearing. Director Kroeger stated DPW took down dead ash trees,
pulled invasive species and removed a willow tree full of carpenter ants. Chairman Slocomb
and Mr. Murray both expressed concern that this was done on private property outside of the
fenced area surrounding the shooting range. No one asked permission. Director Kroeger
stated he did not have an answer and would need to talk to DPW. Mr. Spear added that he
believes the contract agreement does state that the gate should be closed at all times,
especially when the Police are actively shooting. He was concerned now that the gun range is
a bit more visible, that it may be an attractant.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Possible Reconsideration of Sit -Down Meeting Location
Aid. Madden made a motion to keep meetings at the City Hall. Mr. Murray seconded.
Mr. Schweitzer asked about Director Kroeger obtaining all the costs associated with upgrading
the Landfill Building. Director Kroeger gave a list of requirements needed to properly run a
public meeting. Mayor Petfalski spoke against continuing to have meeting at the Landfill. Not
ADA accessible, lack of technology, not large enough for the public to attend, not easy to find
on the Landfill property.
Upon Roll Call Vote: 5 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstain
Motion Passed 5 in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Confirm Next Meeting Date: October 3, 2022
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
Mr. Murray made a motion to adjourn at 5:46 PM. Aid. Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary