Landfill Standing Commitee Minutes 11142022EMERALD PARK
LANDFILL STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 14, 2022
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Council Chambers,
W182S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Slocomb called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Analiese Smith, Roland Kieffer, Patrick Murray, Mark Slocomb, Ald. Eileen Madden,
Michael Cowling and Greg Burmeister; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and
Development
Absent: Harvey Schweitzer
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 presented his attached memo.
Mr. Kieffer made a motion to accept the Compliance Officer Report. Ms. Smith
seconded.
Motion accepted 7 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Clay Extraction
Mr. Otzelberger stated activity is slowing down and will probably stop for the winter months.
No projects scheduled for 2023.
MMSD Project
Mr. Otzelberger stated they are delivering gas regularly and expect that to continue through
the winter months.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Otzelberger stated they want to switch to a weekly pickup because the containers are
filling up regularly.
Residential Drop -Off Site
Mr. Otzelberger stated it was a busy fall. The current location is working well and the area is
well maintained. Occasionally need to redirect people to the Franklin site.
Well Testing for Well Water Protection Area
Mr. Otzelberger stated the letters have been mailed and are due back in November, with
sampling to take place in mid -December.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Otzelberger stated nothing at this time. Some documentation reports have been filed for
minor work on Leachate and Gas projects.
Property Protection/Sociological
Mr. Otzelberger stated sociological payments to be sent mid -January.
Household Hazardous Waste
Ms. Smith presented her spreadsheet acknowledging that usage is down overall. She stated
during COVID residents were home and cleaning out basement and garages. Now they don't
have anything else to bring in. The other trend is contractors are holding on to building supplies
due to increased prices and possibly reusing them.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Rate Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Contract
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the Annual Rate Amendment to the Household
Hazardous Waste Contract. Aid. Madden seconded.
Motion passed 7 in favor.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Review Payments made from Committee Funds
Establish Meeting and Annual Tour Dates for 2023
The Committee agreed on the following dates for 2023:
January 9, April 24'h, June 26th with tour and Oct 2nd
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mr. Spear asked for the last week of December off without a weekly audit.
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve Mr. Spear's request. Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion passed 7 in favor.
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 5:30 PM. Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary