Public Works Committee

Name: Public Works Committee — West Allis, WI
Start: 2017-02-21
End: 2017-02-21
Location: West Allis, WI

Regular Meeting

West Allis, WI · February 21, 2017

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

City of West Allis 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI 53214 Meeting Minutes Public Works Committee Alderperson Gary T. Barczak, Chair Alderperson Vincent Vitale, Vice-Chair Alderpersons: Thomas G. Lajsic, Cathleen M. Probst, Rosalie L. Reinke Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:20 PM City Hall Room 118 (Mayor's conference room) SPECIAL RECESS MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Barczak called the meeting to order. B. ROLL CALL Present 5- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Vitale, Ald. Lajsic, Ald. Probst, and Ald. Reinke C. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2017-0105 Discussion on Communication from City Administrator requesting approval to fill the vacant position of Electrical Mechanic I in the Building/Inventory and Electrical Division, Electrical Section. This item was discussed. 2017-0106 Discussion regarding the purchase of water filters for lead abatement. The Director of Public Works informed the Board that the Water Utility will be purchasing water filters and supplying them free to residents affected by construction or repairs to the water system. Even though the City’s water meets the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the United States Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations on a regular basis, it has been reported that during times of construction and/or repairs that levels of lead can increase and exceed DNR and EPA standards. The Director of Public Works felt, and the Board agreed, that erring on the side of safety for our residents was a priority and one of the most important issues we all face. The installation and use of the water filters will be voluntary. Estimated cost is $10-15,000 for 2017. This item was discussed. 2017-0107 Discussion regarding update on garbage and recycling issues. The Director of Public Works updated the Board that we were close to submitting processing proposals for review and selection. The selection will be difficult since there are so many factors that will enter into it and many of those can only be estimated. Alderman Lajsic asked that staff meet with Allied Resource (West Allis Salvage) and determine if there was any way to assist them. Next was discussion regarding the garbage contract which expires at the end of the year. Our current contractor, Advance Disposal, has been a good contractor over many years. Public Works checked with other communities and the tipping fee is competitive. Bidding the contract in fall is no guarantee that the City will get a better price. The Board directed that the Director of Public Works negotiate a contract extension with Advance Disposal. This item was discussed. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 4/25/2017 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes February 21, 2017 D. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 4/25/2017

Agenda

7525 W. Greenfield Ave. City of West Allis West Allis, WI 53214 Meeting Agenda Public Works Committee Alderperson Gary T. Barczak, Chair Alderperson Vincent Vitale, Vice-Chair Alderpersons: Thomas G. Lajsic, Cathleen M. Probst, Rosalie L. Reinke Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:00 PM City Hall Room 118 (Mayor's conference room) SPECIAL RECESS MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2017-0105 Discussion on Communication from City Administrator requesting approval to fill the vacant position of Electrical Mechanic I in the Building/Inventory and Electrical Division, Electrical Section. 2017-0106 Discussion regarding the purchase of water filters for lead abatement. 2017-0107 Discussion regarding update on garbage and recycling issues. D. ADJOURNMENT All meetings of the Public Works Committee are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 2/16/2017

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