May 6, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman

Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and Lawrence Sussmann from the Journal/Sentinel. Motion by Eckert and second my Myers to approve the minutes of the April 22^nd, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:

WisDOT News Release –

• Blue Ribbon Task Force Passenger Rail Service Increase

• Weight Restrictions

• 1999 Aviation Art Contest

• Aviation Award Winners

• Air Adventure Day

Dreblow noted area lighting refunds from Wisconsin Electric Power Company for CTH ‘LL’ and Hwy ‘C’ park and ride lots, totaling nearly $7,000 were received.

Grosklaus led a discussion on the speed limit transitions for CTH ‘V’ in the Village of Grafton.

A memorandum of understanding with regard to summer hours was approved by the committee and signed by the Association.

Motion by Eckert and second by Myers we hire summer help from the list of twenty-five (25) applicants we received. The openings available are for two (2) at each shop for a total of six which Dreblow was authorized to hire at his discretion. All members voting aye, the motion passed.

The committee then addressed the construction projects next:

Motion made by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve both the Hot Mix and Gravel prices as proposed at $18.30/ton for hot mix and $4.00/ton for gravel for 1999. Motion passed unanimously.

County Board Chairman Leroy Bley then joined the meeting.

Bley presented a letter he had written to Governor Thompson regarding the STH ‘181’ reconstruction project. The committee also had prepared a letter to the Governor and motion made by Uselding and second Grosklaus all members sign and send their letter to the Governor as well.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to authorize the painting of the equipment storage shed in Port Washington with a color to match the other buildings based on the proposal in the amount of $8,750.00 as received from Dale Schauble with all members voting aye. Motion passed.

Bill Leppla, Shop Superintendent, joined the meeting.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to authorize the purchase of a Honda Pro-Chopper Bale Chopping /Mulching Machine with Seed Sowing Attachment from Pro Series Products in the amount of $4,258.54. Motion carried (4-1; Uselding – nay).

A bid was accepted for glass beads from Flexolite at .1714 per pound, 88,000 pounds delivered.

Bids were also accepted from Hallman and Sherwin for paint as follows:

Hallman Sherwin

White Paint $ 4.27 4.48

Yellow Paint 4.69 4.97

Motion by Grosklaus second by Eckert to accept low bid. Motion carried.

Motion made by Myers and second by Grosklaus to accept the annual service contract for signal maintenance in the amount of $628.00 from TAPCO. All members voting aye, motion passed.

Walworth County has asked that Ozaukee County purchase salt which they had to take delivery but, could not take delivery due to not having their salt domes completed. Due to high storage costs, Walworth County asked if Ozaukee would purchase the salt and Walworth County would reimburse us. In September when we would otherwise take an "early" fill, Ozaukee would reimburse Walworth at the cost per ton, less about $2.00/ton for the early fill discount. Motion by Eckert second by Uselding to authorize the purchase of approximately 11,000 tones of salt from Walworth County with an early fill discount. Motion carried unanimously.

Paul Brunnquel joined the meeting.

He had expressed concern regarding the downed trees in the river and on the islands, and, who would be responsible for removal. It was indicated the trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner.

Lyle Falk , Patrol Superintendent, joined the meeting to update the committee on the 1999 Summer Paving Projects. Falk described projects to be done in 1999. In addition, work will proceed using CHIP moneys for designed right of way, using consultants for the CTH ‘T’ & ‘W’ intersection and the CTH ‘W’ and ‘V’ intersection projects. Accounts Payable in the amount of $39,776.46 and Labor in the amount of $62,708.42 were audited and approved for payment.

Motion by Myers and second by Grosklaus to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

June 3, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chairman Kaul. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Myers was excused. The labor payroll of May 28, 1999 in the amount of $63,048.61 was approved. The committee signed the monthly conference attendance report. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the May 20, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Kaul informed the committee that an operational planning meeting for the CTH ‘W’, Glen Oaks to STH 167, project was scheduled for June 7, 1999 at the highway department offices.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:

• Letter from Kenneth Nelson – regarding signals and traffic flow at the intersection of STH 167 and CTH ‘W’ (Port Washington Road). Dreblow has responded to Nelson’s comments.

• WisDOT to Mequon P.D. - $8,000 grant for Alcohol Enforcement Project

• WisDOT Connector – Report on increase in state transportation funds to local governments. LRIP funds have increased 87%. General Transportation aids will increase 11% over the next three years.

• WisDOT News Releases –

• State Patrol promotions

• Summertime work zone brochure – On the Road Again

• Memorial Day traffic

• Federal grant for commuter rail study for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha

• Installation of text telephones at rest areas

• Thomas Lengyel – Pioneer Road speed limit study

• Governor Thompson – Conference on Highway Safety 6/30 to 7/1

• Public Service Commission – Notice of application for water main installation by Wisconsin Gas Co.

• WCA – Request for resolutions for summer highway conference

Eckert suggested that since Lake Michigan is at a low level, now might be the time to improve the county boat landing.

Dreblow announced that Port Washington Foreman John Grasse has notified the county of his retirement, effective July 18, 1999. Employees who were interested in being considered for the position notified Superintendent Falk. Dreblow, Falk, Leppla and Banton will interview those interested. Dreblow will report to the committee and make a recommendation regarding the appointment. The committee will act on that recommendation.

It appears that employee Jim Beimborn has reach a healing plateau and is unable to perform the duties of equipment operator and has received a permanent partial disability classification.

County Board Chairman Bley joined the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects:

Reconstruction of CTH ‘W’ & CTH ‘T’ Intersection and CTH ‘KK’ & CTH ‘LL’ Intersection – Dreblow reviewed proposals for the design of both intersections as follows:

CTH ‘W’ & CTH ‘T’ CTH ‘KK’ & CTH ‘LL’

Gremmer & Assoc. $10,000 $4,500

Earth Tech $7,715 $5,695

Earth Tech also proposed designing both intersections at a combined cost of $12,900. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus accept the proposal from Gremmer & Assoc. for the design of the CTH ‘KK’ & and CTH ‘LL’ intersection at a cost of $4,500 and to accept the proposal from Earth Tech for the design of the CTH ‘W’ & CTH ‘T’ intersection at a cost of $7,715. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

CTH ‘I’ ROW Improvements – The committee reviewed the town of Cedarburg’s plan for parking on CTH ‘I’ right-of-way at Moldenauer Lake. The town will pay for construction and maintenance of the parking area. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to authorize the town of Cedarburg to proceed with the improvements. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed installation of the new fuel dispensing system. Installation at Cedarburg and Waubeka is complete. The systems are being operated manually until the key setup is completed. The kiosk at Port Washington is scheduled for demolition. Dreblow distributed a brochure of canopies.

Bley left the meeting.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla reviewed the following proposals for the purchase of a box scraper.

Miller & Boeldt (Land Pride) $749.00

Lochens (Land Pride) $800.00

Farmers Exchange (Hennecker) $1,069.00

Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to accept the proposal of Miller & Boeldt. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the WisDOT Discretionary Maintenance Agreement for I-43 erosion control and repairs in the amount of $39,000. Motion by Eckert and second by Uselding to sign the agreement. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reported that the CTH ‘H’ bridge deck is complete. The contractor expects to open the bridge to traffic June 30, 1999.

The Port Washington Fish Day shuttle bus will pick up passengers at the "LL" parking lot.

Accounts payable in the amount of $123,301.73 were audited and approved for payment.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. All members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

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June 16, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Uselding, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Eckert was attending the Summer Highway Conference. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of June 3, 1999 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence.

WisDOT News Releases –

State Patrol will hold a Special Olympics relay

Reflective lane markers

May traffic fatalities

Driver’s license extensions

Careers in Aviation

Dreblow reviewed construction project status.

CTH ‘O’ – The village of Grafton has requested the county do pavement repairs to CTH ‘O’ between Shoreland and STH 60. Banton and Falk have inspected the roadway and determined that repaving is necessary. Repaving between STH 60 and 500 feet north of Hickory will be included in the 2000 paving budget. The village will be responsible for the costs outside the traffic lanes.

Pioneer Road – Wisconsin Gas has notified the county that moving of their gas mains has been delayed until 2000 due to the fact that right-of-way acquisition has not been completed. Reconstruction is still scheduled for 2000.

Construction Superintendent Banton joined the meeting to report on paving projects. Chip sealing of CTH ‘C’ and CTH ‘T’ is currently in progress. The cover material is boiler slag purchased from Sheboygan County. The department will also assist Washington County with their chip sealing program. Paving of CTH ‘W’ between STH 33 and STH 57 has been completed. Shoulders were paved on CTH ‘W", CTH ‘B’ and CTH ‘C’ under the paved shoulders program. Compaction tests show that the new mix design appears to compact very well.

Uselding questioned the installation of culverts on CTH ‘Y’ south of STH 60. Dreblow explained that this is not an access point and that a restrictor pipe culvert permit was issued for the site. The town of Cedarburg required the developer to install culverts that would restrict flow during a one hundred year storm.

Banton explained the CHIP funding and the funds still available for use by Ozaukee County.

Dreblow reported that the Traffic Safety Commission has asked WisDOT to evaluate the section of CTH ‘C’ east of Green Bay Road regarding accidents, possible improvements and recommended speed limits. The Commission will investigate the need for a four-way stop sign at the intersection of CTH ‘D’ and CTH ‘LL.

Dreblow was directed to write to the city of Mequon regarding the condition of the shoulders on CTH ‘C’ from Green Bay Road to Klug Lane, and request they improve that section of road.

Dreblow reviewed the Organizational Study Committee Personnel Sub-Committee employee morale survey results. Dreblow reported that he has sent a memo to the Personnel Committee asking that the Account Clerk III position be upgraded. Mary Ellen Sprader has successfully completed her probation.

Dreblow has met with the Insurance Committee and Jim Beimborn will be able to use sick leave and vacation to 70% of his normal salary until he has used up his accrued vacation and sick time.

Dreblow will conduct interviews for the position of Port Washington foreman the week of June 21, 1999.

Accounts payable in the amount of $185,523.39 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of June 11, 1999 in the amount of $64,317.32 was approved.

Motion by Myers and second by Grosklaus to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 a.m. All members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

July 1, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Grosklaus at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Grosklaus, Myers, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Chairman Kaul was excused. The minutes of the June 16, 1999 meeting were approved as printed.

Lori and Gary Dahm joined the meeting to request a variance for the denied driveway access on their property located on CTH ‘KW’, south of Cedar Beach Road. An access permit was denied because driveways on the same rural parcel must be at least 500 feet apart. The committee felt that the Dahm’s have other alternatives to a second driveway. The committee will inspect the parcel and make a determination at their meeting of July 15, 1999. The Dahm’s left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence.

WisDOT News Releases –

• Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety – June 30^th to July 1^st

• Kenosha County Regional Airport-Plans for construction project

• Blue Ribbon Task Force on Passenger Rail – June 21^st

• State Patrol Graduates – 26 Certified Public Managers

• Tractor Trailer rule change – Effective October 1^st

• WisDNR - Well abandonment at intersection of Donges Bay Road and Granville Road – referred to city of Mequon

• Dave Hinze & Assoc – Letter complementing department help in locating surveys

• WisDOT – Letter requesting study of Pioneer Road, speed limit reduction

• Wisconsin Central Railroad - Grade crossing elimination program

• Kathy Jacobson – Gravel pit lease extension

• City of Cedarburg – Letter from Mayor Coutts to Senator Panzer regarding reconstruction of STH 181

• Health and Safety Inspection Report – Spray painting operation in violation and need for written safety programs. Superintendent Leppla will investigate the feasibility of hiring contractors to paint equipment.

Uselding questioned the meaning of colored flags on property within the Pioneer Road construction project. Dreblow explained that the staking was for right-of-way acquisition. The different colored ribbons represented permanent acquisition or easement needs.

Eckert and Dreblow reported on the Summer Highway Conference. Some of the topics addressed were Roadeo, raised pavement markers, bar coding of inventories, pot hole repairs, computerized sign inventories and LRIP.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects.

• CTH ‘H’ Bridge – Has not been opened to traffic

• Pioneer Road – Nominal Payment Parcel report has been completed and sent to Ellen Gearing at WisDOT. The fourteen non-nominal appraisals should be completed by July 7^th and the two relocation appraisals should be completed by July 30^th. The completed appraisal review and offers should be approved by August 8^th. Right-of-way acquisition will be completed November 15^th, bidding on December 14^th and construction in the spring of 2000.

• CTH ‘W’ from Sunny Dale to Zedler – Utilities have begun relocating their services.

• STH 32 from I-43 to Port Washington – Project meeting scheduled for July 15^th.

• CTH ‘W’ from STH 167 to Glen Oaks – Survey work has been completed.

The committee discussed filling the Port Washington foreman position. John Grasse’s last day is July 15^th. Three interviews remain. Dreblow has determined that Jim Beimborn is physically unable to perform the duties of foreman and therefore will not be interviewed for the position. Dreblow requested authority to fill the vacant position on the Port Washington crew. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to extend an offer to next person on the eligibility list. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow informed the committee that in the event Patrol Superintendent Falk retires, his position must be advertised.

Paver operator Al Clark broke his arm falling from the paver.

Accounts payable in the amount of $107,855.14 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of June 26^th in the amount of $67,311.29 was approved.

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

July 15, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. The Labor payroll of July 9, 1999 in the amount of $65,730.43 was approved.

Gary and Lori Dahm appeared before the committee to appeal the access permit denial. Kaul offered other alternatives for the driveway location. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to deny the appeal. All members present voting aye, the motion was passed. The Dahm’s left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence.

WisDOT News Releases –

• Governor Okays Watertown Municipal Airport lights and indicators project.

• Governor Okays Mitchell International pavement rehabilitation.

• Watertown Municipal Airport pavement project has been completed.

• Thirty-six cadets report for State Patrol training.

• Council on Highway Safety to meet July 12^th

• Fewer traffic fatalities make June among safest.

• Lynch Chevrolet honored with Right Way Award

• Quarterly transportation aids payments.

Superintendents & Foremen’s Association Annual Conference

Will be held September 29^th to October 1^st in Green Bay. Dreblow asked for approval to send the three superintendents and the three foremen to the conference. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to send six employees to the conference. All members voting aye, the motion passed.

Speed Limits

Dreblow has notified the city of Port Washington that although the city has lowered the speed limits on CTH ‘LL’ and CTH ‘CC’ (Sunset Road), the county has jurisdiction over these roads and the city’s speed limit is not legal or enforceable because there are no county ordinances referencing the new speed limits. The city should request that the Traffic Safety Commission recommend a reduction in the speed limits. There are other instances where municipalities have reduced speed limits on county trunk highways. Dreblow will notify the municipalities.

John Grasse and Bill Janeshek joined the meeting. Grasse is retiring as Port Washington foreman effective July 17^th. Dreblow reviewed the interview process for replacing Grasse as foreman. . Interviews for the Port Washington foreman’s position have been completed. Bill Janashek is the unanimous choice. Dreblow recommended the committee appoint Bill Janashek as Port Washington foreman. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to appoint Bill Janashek Port Washington foreman, effective July 16, 1999. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed personnel issues. Dave Lukes has declined to accept the equipment operator position at Port Washington. The position has been offered to and accepted by Dan Schommer. Schommer will begin work August 9^th

Dreblow advised the committee that an equipment operator has been placed on three days suspension without pay as a disciplinary action.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects.

• LRIP - funding has been approved for the CTH ‘H’ and CTH ‘LL’ projects. Payne and Dolan has begun pulverizing CTH ‘H’. County forces will begin cutting the hill northwest of Willow Road.

• STH ’32’ – A plan review meeting will be held today.

• Pioneer Road – Of fourteen non-nominal appraisals, ten have been completed. The relocation parcels are in negotiation at this time. Appraisals should be complete and offers made by August 10^th. The next status meeting is scheduled for August 17^th. There has been no response from Governor Thompson regarding proceeding with the project.

• Pavement Marking – Myers requested pavement marking on CTH ‘W’ at Venture Court be redone.

• Chip Sealing – Uselding would like to know if and when the extra cover material on the CTH ‘C’ chip sealing project will be removed. Also the Centerline painting is uneven.

Dreblow reviewed the audit recommendations. The auditor has suggested that the current cost accounting software be replaced by the JD Edwards job costing software. The auditor also recognizes that the Machinery Cost Pool has continued to operate at a loss.

Eckert discussed boat storage. Dreblow indicated that the new boat could be temporarily stored in the former salt storage building.

Carroll reviewed the proposed fund transfer.

Myers left the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $249,597.85 were audited and approved for payment. Carroll was directed to invoice Wisconsin Gas Co. for the damages to the CTH ‘W’ and Donges Bay Road traffic signal.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretar

July 29, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding, Eckert and Commissioner Dreblow. Absent and excused were Fran Myers and Office Manager Carroll. Eckert noted that he will be out of town and unable to attend the next meeting. Commissioner Dreblow will also be on vacation and unavailable for the August 12, 1999 meeting.

The minutes of the July 15, 1999 meeting were reviewed. A motion made by Eckert, 2^nd by Grossklaus to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications:

WisDOT

Correspondence regarding highway operations including reflective markers, shoulder rumble strips, and pothole patching, etc.

Dreblow distributed copies of the June 1999 report on the budget expenditures/internal service funds.

Construction Projects

• CTH W - @STH 60 – Status was reviewed, the committee felt that the store opening should have been delayed until after road was completed.

• CTH H Bridge – Final walk-thru is being held today at 9AM. Banton is attending and will follow-up.

• CTH C – Status of real estate acquisition was reviewed; Moved by Uselding, 2^nd by Grossklaus, to approve the proposed additional compensation of $1,125.00 for G. J. Miesbauer for additional R/W services as required by DOT. Motion carried unanimously.

• CTH W – Status of design work was reviewed for the project from Mequon Road to Glen Oaks.

Mark Banton arrived and updated the committee on the status of the departments construction activities.

Personnel Issues:

It was noted that Don Schommer will begin work August 9^th ,1999.

Fund Transfers -

Proposed fund transfers were reviewed. Transfers would be for the CTH H, CTH LL and CTH KW projects. Motion made by Grossklaus and 2^nd by Uselding to approve the transfer of funds. Motion carried unanimously.

The committee reviewed labor payroll for 4,326.37 hours totaling $70,471.09.

Accounts payable in the amount of $68,027.47 were approved for payment.

Moved by Uselding and 2^nd by Grossklaus to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

August 13, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Bley, Banton and Carroll. Absent and excused were Fran Myers, Uselding, and Eckert.

The minutes of the July 29, 1999 meeting were reviewed. A Motion made by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence and Communications:

• CH2M Hill Engineering regarding STH 60 reconstruction meeting August 18, 1999

• R. A. Smith Engineering regarding STH 32 from Grand to Pt. Wash. City Limits

• WISDOT News – Truck length has been extended on certain state highways

• July fatalities were lower that normal

• State patrol will now be using road spikes to stop fleeing motorists

• Traffic Development Newsletter was reviewed.

• LeRoy Bley led discussion regarding construction of Tendick Park Parking Lot.  Banton will discuss this with Supt. Falk and Park Comm. Knight.

Construction Projects

• Pioneer Rd. – Zimmermann Engineering has file for bankruptcy and Comm. Dreblow has sent notice to terminate contract with them.
• CTH I – Memo received from Gremmer Eng. states a Project Information Meeting will be held September 15, the preliminary plans should be ready in
• October and the Environmental Impact Statement should be completed in November.
• CTH H – Cut Hill down and Bridge contractor is working to complete punch list.
• CTH I Btn Z & H (under Five mile paving program) – Surface course is complete, still need to do the painting and shouldering
• CTH KW – Erosion Control grade reconfiguration to a 4 to 1 slope
• Grosklaus expressed concern regarding the closeness of driveways on CTH W north of
• Terminal Road
• Property Owner on CTH O had landscaped the Right of Way with large boulders. A note was sent asking him to remove the boulders from the Right of Way.
• CTH CC – City of Port Washington is doing storm sewer alteration, however, no permit had been issued. Banton will work with City to expedite permit.

Proposals reviewed for development of a Safety/Regulatory Program. Quotes were received from Alpha Terra Science - $3,500.00 and MRA - $12,000.00. Motion by Bley and seconded by Grosklaus to include $6,000.00 in the year 2000 budget for implementation of program. Also moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to accept Alpha Terra Science bid proposal of $3,500.00.

Committee Meeting on Budget is scheduled for September 16, 1999

County Board Road Trip September 22 to be on next agenda

Disposition of Used Office Equipment to be on Next agenda

The committee reviewed labor payroll for $64,330.27. Accounts Payable in the amount of $200,674.44 was reviewed and approved for payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

August 13, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Bley, Banton and Carroll. Absent and excused were Fran Myers, Uselding, and Eckert.

The minutes of the July 29, 1999 meeting were reviewed. A Motion made by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence and Communications:

CH2M Hill Engineering regarding STH 60 reconstruction meeting August 18, 1999

R. A. Smith Engineering regarding STH 32 from Grand to Pt. Wash. City Limits

WISDOT News – Truck length has been extended on certain state highways July fatalities were lower that normal

State patrol will now be using road spikes to stop fleeing motorists

Traffic Development Newsletter was reviewed.

LeRoy Bley led discussion regarding construction of Tendick Park Parking Lot.

Banton will discuss this with Supt. Falk and Park Comm. Knight.

Construction Projects

Pioneer Rd. – Zimmermann Engineering has file for bankruptcy and Comm. Dreblow has sent notice to terminate contract with them.

CTH I – Memo received from Gremmer Eng. states a Project Information Meeting will be held September 15, the preliminary plans should be ready in

October and the Environmental Impact Statement should be completed in November.

CTH H – Cut Hill down and Bridge contractor is working to complete punch list.

CTH I Btn Z & H (under Five mile paving program) – Surface course is complete, still need to do the painting and shouldering

CTH KW – Erosion Control grade reconfiguration to a 4 to 1 slope

Grosklaus expressed concern regarding the closeness of driveways on CTH W north of Terminal Road

Property Owner on CTH O had landscaped the Right of Way with large boulders. A note was sent asking him to remove the boulders from the Right of Way.

CTH CC – City of Port Washington is doing storm sewer alteration, however, no permit had been issued. Banton will work with City to expedite permit.

Proposals reviewed for development of a Safety/Regulatory Program. Quotes were received from Alpha Terra Science - $3,500.00 and MRA - $12,000.00. Motion by

Bley and seconded by Grosklaus to include $6,000.00 in the year 2000 budget for implementation of program. Also moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to accept Alpha Terra Science bid proposal of $3,500.00.

Committee Meeting on Budget is scheduled for September 16, 1999

County Board Road Trip September 22 to be on next agenda

Disposition of Used Office Equipment to be on Next agenda

The committee reviewed labor payroll for $64,330.27. Accounts Payable in the amount of $200,674.44 was reviewed and approved for payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Bley to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

August 26, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Supervisor Myers was excused. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Kaul to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The labor payroll of August 20, 1999 in the amount of $63,517.57 was approved. Personnel Director Puksich joined the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications

Wisconsin DOT News Releases

Aviation Award

Motorcycle Safety

Douglas County Invitation to Open House

Kaul reviewed the following communications

Letter from Supervisor Warren Stumpe regarding median cut for Port Zedler

Letter regarding county trucks traveling I-43

Calls regarding speed limit on CTH ‘V’

Intergovernmental Highway Planning work group

Superintendent Banton joined the meeting. Banton reported that CTH ‘H’ paving and bridge reconstruction are complete and the road will be open to traffic today. Banton left the meeting.

The committee directed Dreblow to write Governor Thompson again regarding the reconstruction of STH 181.

Employee Association members Larry Rassel, Bill Tackes and Pat Swan met with the committee to exchange contract proposals. Puksich explained that he does not yet have a proposal regarding health insurance. Puksich, Rassel, Tackes and Swan left the meeting.

Dreblow reported on the status of the Pioneer Road project. If there are technical changes to the plans they will be authorized by Dreblow and Earth Tec as field changes. The title company will be added to the Miesbauer contract as a sub-contractor for title updates.

Design of the CTH ‘W’ north of STH 167 project is proceeding.

Dreblow reviewed a memo from Chief Deputy Knowles requesting a parking ordinance for the CTH ‘D’ boat landing parking lot. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to recommend to the County Board an ordinance requiring parking within the marked lines at the parking lot. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow announced that Denneth Franzke has retired. Dreblow requested approval to offer the open position to the next person on the eligibility list. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to direct Dreblow to fill the position from the eligibility list. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow explained that the city of Port Washington has passed ordinances changing the speed limit on county trunk highways in the city. Only the County Board can set speed limits on these roads. Police Chief Rudolph is scheduled to attend the next Traffid Safety Commission meeting on September 8, 1999 to discuss this matter. The committee would like to see uniform speed limits on these roads.

Dreblow reviewed the proposed purchase of a pavement management program. Review by a consultant would cost approximately $50,000 and provide the department with a professional evaluation. The program would detail maintenance and construction needs.

Dreblow was directed to accept bids for the surplus office desks.

Accounts payable in the amount of $65,106.41 were audited and approved for payment.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

September 9, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Supervisor Uselding was excused.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approve the minutes of the August 26, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The committee approved the labor payroll of September 3, 1999 in the amount of $69,330.36. The committee signed the August attendance report. Myers questioned the reference to the request by Mrs. Sharma for another median cut at Port Zedler Motel. Dreblow explained his response to the request.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence:

Wisconsin DOT News Releases

License plate preference survey

August safety statistics

Labor Day construction

Sturtevant train station (CMAQ grant)

Mt. Pleasant rail spur (TEA grant)

Racine rail spur (TEA grant)

School zone safety event

State government move

Airport plan public input

Speed fines double in school zones

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators awards given to WisDOT

WisDOT will require all counties to have a pavement management system in place by December 31, 2001

Kaul reviewed the WIN (Widen it Now) meeting he attended. This group, which is in favor of reconstructing STH 181 as a four lane divided roadway, plans to counter the article in North Shore magazine and will write letters to Governor Thompson in support of the project.

The de-icing salt price for the coming winter is $23.70 for early fill and $26.55 per ton for the seasonal fill. Last year’s price was $27.60 per ton for the seasonal fill. The department will purchase 3,500 tons of salt for early fill. All salt sheds will then be completely filled.

Dreblow reported on the September 8, 1999 Traffic Safety Commission meeting. The commission stood by it’s decision to deny the request to reduce the speed limit on CTH ‘C’ between Green Bay Road and Klug Lane. The city of Port Washington has posted speed limits on CTH ‘LL’ and CTH ‘CC’ different that county ordinance. The committee recommended amending the ordinance. This matter will be on the next Highway Committee agenda for consideration.

Packets for the proposed 2000 budget were distributed.

The committee discussed the County Board road trip itinerary. Ozaukee Transit has offered to furnish a bus for the tour.

Dreblow reviewed construction project meeting dates.

Public Informational Meetings

CTH ‘W’, Glen Oaks to STH 167, 9/22/99, 4 to 7 p.m., Mequon City Hall

STH 32, I-43 to CTH ‘LL’, 9/29, 5 to 7 p.m., Port Washington Police Dept. Community Room.

CTH ‘I’, Cedar Sauk to STH 33, 9/29/99, 4 to 6 p.m., Highway Office

Operational Planning Meetings

Spring Street, 9/23/99, 11:00 a.m., Highway Office (during Highway meeting)

STH 32, I-43 to CTH ‘LL’, 9/23, 2:00 p.m., Port Washington Police Dept. Community Room.

Dreblow read to the committee the letter, dated September 9, 1999, he has written to Governor Thompson regarding reconstruction of STH 181. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to sign the letter and forward it to Governor Thompson. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The committee directed Dreblow to distribute the letter to all County Board members.

Bids for the purchase of surplus desks were opened as follows:

Steve Brandt, $20.00 for one 27" x 66" shop desk

James Uselding, $35.00 each for two 30" x 60" office desks

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to accept both bids. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting performance appraisals. Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert voting aye, the motion passed.

Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to reconvene to open session at 11:16 a.m. Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert voting aye, the motion passed.

Ken Rolefson and Al Veleri of Ayers & Associates met with the committee.

Carroll was directed to make hotel reservations for the 2000 Summer Highway Conference.

Dreblow has meet with Park Commissioner Knight and engineering firms that are interested in providing design services for the County Bike Trail.

Accounts payable in the amount of $95,340.38 were audited and approved for payment.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Dreblow, Commissioner

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September 16, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll, Superintendents Leppla, Falk and Banton.

The proposed 2000 budget was reviewed. New equipment purchases and construction projects were discussed in detail.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approved the budget and forward it to the Finance Committee as presented. Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert voting aye, Uselding voting nay, the motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

September 23, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approve the minutes of the September 16, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications.

Wisconsin DOT News Releases

• Lift bridge aid

• State Patrol Deputy Director appointment

• Delay in mailing license plate stickers

Intergraph Software Training

• Week long course is $2,000. Funding will be requested in the 2000 budget.

League of Women Voters

• Offer to use Charete to facilitate consensus on STH 181 reconstruction

Rep. Mickey Lehman

• Letter to governor regarding reconstruction of STH 181

Town of Saukville

• Letter regarding paving of St. Finbars Road and other work on town roads not specifically requested.

Dreblow is trying to implement new maintenance contracts for work on town roads. Dreblow will schedule meetings with Saukville and Port Washington officials.

Dreblow explained the process of rubblizing which is being used on CTH ‘LL’. The concrete pavement is turned in to rubble using hydraulically operated weights. Then the resulting stone like base product is rolled and paved with hot-mixed asphalt.

Dreblow discussed the Traffic Safety Commission’s request to amend the speed limit ordinance on CTH ‘LL’ and CTH ‘CC’ around the city of Port Washington.

Dreblow discussed the CTH ‘W’ project and the possibility on needing to acquire additional right-of-way on the northeast corner of the intersection with STH 167.

Accounts payable in the amount of $137,414.49 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of September 17, 1999 in the amount of $60,086.60 was approved.

Representatives of R. A. Smith, the city of Port Washington, WisDOT and the Highway Committee met to review and discuss preliminary design plans for the reconstruction of STH 32 from the city of Port Washington to just west of the southbound ramp to I-43. The committee has concerns regarding merging traffic northbound from I-43 to northbound STH 32. Traffic counts will be studied to determine if CTH ‘LL’ requires, through, right turn and left turn lanes at it’s intersection with STH 32.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary 

October 7, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:35 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus, Myers, Echhert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Chairman Leroy Bley was also present. Jim Uselding was absent and excused and Office Manager Carroll was excused from meeting at 9:30am.

The minutes of the September 23, 1999 meeting were reviewed. A Motion made by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Chairman Kaul presented recognition pins to 19 employees that were unable to attend the presentation on September 30. This was part of a new employee recognition program to award pins for each five year increment of service.

Correspondence and Communications:

• It was noted that employee Al Clark has returned to work.

• Correspondence was received from Patrol Superintendent Lyle Falk stating he would be retiring on July 18, 2000. The committee expressed their appreciation for his dedication and for providing ample notice to allow for finding a replace- ment as soon as possible to allow for some overlap for the new individual to work with Lyle to learn about the job responsibilities.

WisDOT News Releases

• Emergency ruling to allow overweight loads of corn and soybeans until December 23,1999.

• Dealer license suspension for JMT Motorsports, Wind Lake.

• Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on passenger rail service meeting of September 27, 1999.

• WisDOT’s Verona Road/West Beltline Needs assessment study was selected as one of 8 finalists for the new Environmental Best Practices competition sponsored by AASHTO.

• Notice of the Harbor Advisory Council meeting of October 12, 1999.

• Vehicle/Deer accidents peak in October and November notification.

• Quarterly checks for general transportation aids with breakdown by city, Village, county and town were reviewed.

• A notice of a DWD hearing regarding the Fred Dries disability matter has been scheduled for November 15, 1999. Personnel Director Mike Puksich will be attending.

• Notice was received the 42^nd Annual Asphalt Paving Conference scheduled for November 17, 1999 was received. Motion by Grosklaus, second by Eckert to authorize sending Superintendents Falk and Banton to the conference in Waukesha.

• Chairman Kaul asked that Commissioner Dreblow relay a letter or memo to Supervisor Warren Stumpe to advise him of the status of Mrs. Sharma’s request for a median cut on the CTH W project.

Construction Projects

• Concerns were voiced that the City of Mequon has apparently not included the
• Pioneer Road project (from Green Bay Road to Klug Lane) in their five-year capital plan based on a review of the five-year plan that was submitted with their 2000-2001 LRIP project application.

• Commissioner Dreblow reviewed the CTH W right-of-way acquisition final cost information from Mequon. Total R/W costs were $224,390.00 of which 80% paid by the state, 10% is Mequon’s share and 10% is the county’s share.

• We will be receiving an invoice from Mequon for $22,439.00 as our final cost for the right -of –way.

• Commissioner Dreblow indicated a meeting with DOT Planning Staff to review and revise the 6-year plan would take place on October 25, 1999.

• The revised completion schedule for the Pioneer Road Project was reviewed.

2000 Budget

The status of the budget review was discussed. The finance committee had not made any cuts to our original submittal during their October 4 review. Based on their action earlier this morning, they directed we trim $100,000.00 from our request. After discussion, it was moved by Grosklaus, second by Eckert that in response to the Finance Committee directive, the Phase Two CTH LL project be cut from the budget and the five miles paving account be increased by $90,000 which resulted in a net levy decrease of $100,00.00. Motion carried unanimously.

The committee reviewed labor payroll for $62,352.59. Accounts Payable in the amount of $380,821.48 was reviewed and approved for payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

November 4, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:40 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Uselding, Eckert, and Commissioner Dreblow. J. Grosklaus and Georgia Carroll were absent and excused.

The minutes of the October 21^st, 1999 meeting were reviewed. A Motion made by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to approve the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence and Communications:

• State Patrol Promotions

• Halloween safety tips for motorists

• Rustic Roads board meeting

• Requirement for photo identification for duplication of title

• Blue ribbon task force on passenger rail

Dreblow requested authorization to send Foremen Joe Frank and William Janeshek to a one day seminar on roadway drainage in Brookfield. It was moved by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to authorize their attendance. Motion carried unanimously.

Dreblow informed committee of the special TSC meeting planned for November 10^th, to consider a speed limit change on CTH KW in the Town of Belgium. The matter will be on the next Highway Committee agenda.

Construction Projects

• Dreblow reported that the CTH W project (Zedler to Sunnydale) will be bid on November 9^th, 1999.

• Dreblow reviewed status of Sharma median opening request on CTH W. We are awaiting a submittal from Mequon prior to considering the authorization of a design change.

• Dreblow summarized the meeting with DOT officials to develop the next 6-year plan.

2000 Budget

The 2000 budget is adopted. Commissioner Dreblow noted that we will be seeking bids for our trucks with openings planned for December 2^nd and 16^th.

The committee reviewed labor payroll for $64,033.94 and accounts payable in the amount of $97,288.44 and approved both for payment.

Moved by Uselding and seconded by Eckert to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

November 18, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Grosklaus at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Grosklaus, Myers, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office manager Carroll. Also present were County Supervisor Lloyd Haupt and Rod Mayer of Ansay & Assoc. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to approve the minutes of the November 4, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The committee agreed to discuss the request from Rod Mayer to appeal the decision of the Traffic Safety Committee to deny the request of the village of Belgium to reduce the speed limit on CTH ‘KW’ from 850’ north of Silver Beach Road to the village limits from 55 mph to 45 mph. If the committee denies the appeal to reduce the speed limit, Mayer would like a variance to the access control ordinance for installation of a driveway less than 500 feet from an intersection on a rural county trunk highway. The committee discussed various options available to Mr. Ansay. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to deny the request to reduce the speed limit on CTH ‘KW" and to deny the request for a variance to the access control ordinance for a driveway within 500’ of an intersection. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Mayer and Haupt left the meeting.

Chairman Kaul joined the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

Tom Lanser, representing Gremmer & Associates, joined the meeting. Lanser reviewed the comments from the public meeting and the preliminary design of the reconstruction of CTH ‘I’ from south of Cedar Sauk Road to north of Cold Spring Road. Lanser will begin to prepare the right-of-way plat. A contract amendment proposal for right-of-way plat preparation and wetland search will be prepared for signing. Lanser left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications.

Wisconsin DOT News Releases

Proof of residency for ID cards

Walworth County rustic road designation

Federal grants to reduce alcohol-related crashes

Rumble strips on freeway shoulders

Earlier sunset

WisDOT counter services

Wisconsin DOT

Road inventory meeting minutes

City of Cedarburg

Request for excess right-of-way on northwest corner of Pioneer Rd & Green Bay Rd for use as future lift station site

City of Mequon Plan Commission regarding CTH ‘W’ reconstruction

Plan commission okay for median cut at Port Zedler Motel location subject to approval by Highway Committee. Letter from Lakeside Development opposing any changes to design of CTH ‘W’, from Sunny Dale to Zedler, or any delay in construction.

Wisconsin DOT

Musson Bros., Inc. has been awarded the contract, in the amount of $3,020,121, for the reconstruction of CTH ‘W’. The contract amount does not include state engineering.

Eckert is concerned about the sight distance on CTH ‘W’, to the south of Home Depot.

Motion by Eckert and second by Myers that the committee adopt and sign the revised relocation order for the CTH ‘C’ (Pioneer Road) project. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The relocation order was revised due to changes in the right-of-way plat.

Dreblow explained available funding for projects under the 2000 – 2001 CHIP and CHIP-D programs. There is $128,000 available for CHIP-D and $156,000 for CHIP. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to request that the CTH ‘LL’ rubblize and paving project be submitted for CHIP-D funding and that the reconstruction of CTH ‘O’ in the village of Grafton project be submitted for CHIP funding.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla requested that the committee approve the purchase of two sets of tools, with tool boxes, at a cost of $915.28 each. These tools would be for the use of the mechanics and would not be available to other employees. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approve the purchase. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Leppla discussed the purchase of a waste oil heater to supplement the gas heat in the Port Washington shop. Leppla will try to determine what the pay back would be and find out from other user what the benefits would be.

Dreblow reviewed the status of labor negotiations. The next step is mediation. No additional sessions have been scheduled at this time.

There have been four applicants from current employees for the Patrol Superintendent position. Dreblow, Leppla and Banton will conduct first interviews. Second interviews will be conducted by the Highway Committee.

The labor payroll of November 12, 1999 in the amount of $63,092.73 was approved. Accounts payable in the amount of $60,974.30 were audited and approved for payment.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

December 2, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Uselding, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. County Board Chairman Bley and Information Services Committee Chairman Wirth joined the meeting. Wirth asked the highway committee and department staff if there were any concerns regarding the I. S. department? He also asked the department to consider future I. S. needs. Bley and Wirth left the meeting. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

William Hoppe, city of Mequon engineer, Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates and Mrs. Sharma, owner of Port Zedler Motel, and Mr. Sharma, her son, appeared before the committee to discuss the city of Mequon’s request for a median cut on the CTH ‘W’ reconstruction project at the Port Zedler Motel. Dreblow reviewed the project history. Foht reviewed the design process and the constraints put forth by the city of Mequon Plan Commission. After public input the city of Mequon Plan Commission approved a design with a minimum number of median cuts and the maximum amount of green space. City Engineer Hoppe advised the Committee that the city engineering staffs’ position was that a median opening was not recommended. However, since the Mequon Plan Commission and Common Council now support a median opening, three alternatives were presented for consideration by the county. The committee reviewed these alternatives and concurred that if problems were to develop in the future , due to development, they would reconsider a request from Mequon to provide a median opening. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to deny the request of the city of Mequon for a median cut at the Port Zedler Motel. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Mrs. Sharma advised the committee that she would continue to pursue her request for a median cut. Hoppe, Foht and the Sharmas left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications:

WisDOT News Releases

Workplace Innovations awards won by DOT employees

Task Force on Passenger Rail Service meeting

WisDOT wins Goodwill Industries Sponsor of the Year award

Right Way award received by Art’s Service

US 45 expansion meeting

Rising traffic fatalities

Auto dealer license suspensions and revocations

Snowplow Driver Appreciation Week

WCA – request for winter highway conference resolutions

Gov. Thompson – budget highlights

Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. – has acquired the architectural firm of Ehrlich, Gensen & Associates. The Port Washington office will remain open for the near future.

Village of Grafton – Invoice in the amount of $13,590.25 for county share of re construction of CTH ‘W @ STH 60 intersection. The invoice was approved for payment.

WisDOT – Parcel #38 and #39 of the I-43 right-of-way is owned by the state. WisDOT will proceed with disposal of the parcels.

The Annual Surveyor’s Institute will be held in Stevens Point January 26^th through January 28^th, 1999. Dreblow requested the committee approve sending Supervisor Banton to the meetings. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve Banton’s attendance. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow distributed his response to the list of questions, regarding the proposed reconstruction of CTH ‘W’ north of STH 167, which was submitted by Supervisor Kulfan on behalf of concerned property owners.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla opened bids for two 35,000 GVW patrol truck chassis’ as folllows: Make Each

V & H Truck Sterling $50,645.00

Badger Truck Sterling $48,985.00

Central Truck Volvo $54,995.00

Cooley’s Inc. I.H.C. $51,288.88

Truck Country Freightliner $49,900.00

Truck Country Freightliner $59,959.00

Leppla will review the bids, comparing specification and delivery dates and make a recommendation at the next regular meeting on December 16, 1999..

Leppla informed the committee that the truck scale at Cedarburg has been condemned. Repairs to the scale are estimated to cost $18,500 and a new scale would cost approximately $26,000. The committee agreed that the scale must be replaced. There is currently $35,000 in the 1999 budget for the purchase of a used tandem truck. Leppla has been unable to locate a satisfactory truck and suggested using $30,000 of those funds for purchase of a truck scale. Leppla will obtain formal bids. Carroll will prepare a fund transfer for County Board consideration.

One applicant for the position of Patrol Superintendent has withdrawn his name from consideration. Three candidates for the position remain. The committee agreed to hold a special meeting on December 9, 1999. The committee will meet in closed session for the purpose of conducting interviews for the position of Patrol Superintendent.

Accounts payable in the amount of $28,563.81 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of November 26, 1999 in the amount of $63,961.20 was approved.

Uselding requested that the county reconsider installing a street light at the intersection of STH 181 and CTH ‘T’ (Western Avenue). Dreblow will contact the town of Cedarburg and request the town pay the monthly electric charges for a street light at that location.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

December 16, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. County Board Chairman Leroy Bley and Tom Lanser, Gremmer & Associates, were also in attendance. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the December 2, 1999 meeting. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Carroll was directed to send a copy of the minutes to Mrs. Sharma at Port Zedler Motel. Lanser wished the committee a happy holiday season and left the meeting.

Ziad Salameh and Peter Nattleson of Inspec, Inc., met with the committee to discuss pavement management. Dreblow and Banton explained that it would be cost effective to hire Inspec, Inc. to do the initial pavement evaluation and then for the department to do the follow-up inspections. Inspec, Inc. has proposed a program at a cost of $47,000.00 which includes the road inventory, initial inspection and program training. Carte-Graft Pavement View software is also included. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to accept the Inspec, Inc. proposal in the amount of $47,000.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Bley left the meeting.

Angie Clary and Gary Baxter of Westbrook Engineers met with the committee to review the progress of the CTH ‘T’ bridge reconstruction project. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to accept the three party agreement in the amount of $47,287.00 for design of the bridge with 80% federal and 20% local funding. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Dreblow signed the agreement on behalf of the county.

Paul and David Brunnquell joined the meeting. They have requested a variance to the county access control ordinance for a driveway located on the west side of CTH ‘W’, north of STH ‘33’ and south of Mink Ranch Road. The location of the proposed driveway does not meet the distance limits. The committee agreed to inspect the site at a special meeting on December 22, 1999. The Brunnquells left the meeting.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Bids for the purchase of two tri-axle truck chassis were opened as follows:

Truck Country Freightliner $66,561.00/each

V & H Ford Sterling $64,335.00/each

Central Truck Volvo $67,100.00/each

Cooleys Inc. IHC $72,666.00/each

Cooleys Inc. IHC $65,873.00/each

Leppla will review the bids and make a recommendation at the December 22, 1999 meeting. Leppla reviewed the patrol truck bids from December 2, 1999. Leppla recommended accepting the low bid of Badger Truck Center. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to accept the bid of Badger Truck Center in the amount of $97,970.00 for two Sterling L8500 truck chassis. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Year 2000 computer needs were reviewed. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to request that the Information Services Committee purchase the Personal Computer, Printer, Software (MS Windows 2000 and CarteGraph Sign View) and Digital Camera approved in the 2000 budget for purchase. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Superintendents Mark Banton and Lyle Falk joined the meeting.

Motion by Myers and second by Grosklaus to go to closed session for the purpose of discussing employee promotion. All members voting aye, the motion passed. The committee discussed promoting one of three applicants to the position of Patrol Superintendent upon the retirement of Lyle Falk.

Motion by Myers and second by Grosklaus to return to open session. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to accept the recommendation that William Tackes be promoted to the patrol superintendent position effective July 1, 2000. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Falk explained to the committee that there is no power going to the street light at the intersection of CTH ‘V’ and CTH ‘W’. He is trying to determine who is responsible for the interruption. WisDOT is contracting for replacement of the two lights at the freeway ramps. Falk will schedule replacement of the county light by the WisDOT contractor.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications:

WisDOT News Releases

November Traffic Fatalities

State Patrol Recruits

2020 Plan Public Hearing

Impaired Driving Conference

Full Funding of Highway Plan

Town of Cedarburg

Request for County Bridge Aid – Motion by Uselding and Second by Myers to forward the request to the County Board.

Marathon County – Winter Highway Conference Guidelines

Supervisor Gus Wirth – County Liability regarding shoulder maintenance

Accounts payable in the amount of $81,012.70 were approved for payment. The labor payroll of December 10, 1999 in the amount of $67,778.13 was approved.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to adjourn at 12:45 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

December 22, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 10:00 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Superintendent Banton, Superintendent Falk and Bill Tackes. Supervisor Uselding was excused.

The committee adjourned to inspect the proposed driveway location at the Brunnquell property on CTH ‘W’ north of Saukville.

The committee returned to the highway office at 11:15 a.m. Falk, Banton and Tackes left the meeting. Office Manager Carroll joined the meeting. Paul, David and Robin Brunnquell joined the meeting. David Brunnquell advised the committee that there was no possibility of a shared driveway with the north adjoining property. The Brunnqells would like to locate the drive with the least impact on the flood plain. The committee suggested midway between the two existing driveways. Dreblow and Kaul will meet with Environmental Health Director Narveson to obtain his input. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to table the matter at this time. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla reviewed the bids for two tri-axle truck chassis. Leppla recommended accepting the low bid. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to accept the bid of V & H Motors in the amount of $128,670.00 for two Sterling LT9500 truck chassis. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approved the fund transfer and forward to the county board. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to adjourn at 12:30 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

December 29, 1999

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approved the minutes of the December 16, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approve the minutes of the December 22, 1999 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence:

Wisconsin DOT News Releases

Automated Road Test Appointments

Governor’s Task Force on Passenger Rail Service Meeting

Holiday Season Traffic

License Plate Edition

Frozen Road Law

Dreblow reviewed the meeting with Environmental Health regarding the proposed location of the Brunnquell driveway on CTH ‘W’ north of Saukville. The driveway would have less environmental impact if it was located 250’ south of the abutting north property drive. Brunnquell will meet with the Environmental Health Committee on January 5, 2000. Paul Brunnquell telephoned and requested the committee postpone action on his access variance request. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to table the request until the meeting of January 13, 2000.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects:

Dreblow will sign the project agreement for engineering the CTH ‘T’ bridge over Cedar Creek.

Dreblow reported that he has met with Senator Panzer regarding the proposed reconstruction of STH 181 and what Ozaukee County’s priorities are. Dreblow believes that most important to Ozaukee County are the return of jurisdiction to WisDOT and the acquiring, at this time, of right-of-way to accommodate a four lane divided roadway. Governor Thompson will meet with representatives of the city of Cedarburg, town of Cedarburg, village of Grafton and Ozaukee County on December 30, 1999 to discuss the proposed design of STH 181.

The street light at the intersection of CTH ‘V’ and CTH ‘W’ is being repaired and will be scheduled for replacement.

Right-of-way acquisition for the Pioneer Road project is continuing. Bid opening is scheduled for January 11, 2000.

Dreblow has notified the city of Mequon, by letter, of the committee’s decision to deny the request for a median opening at the Port Zedler Motel.

Dreblow has assured the Employee Association that the current labor contract will remain in effect until further notice. A thirty day notice will be given if the contract is cancelled.

Bill Tackes has begun training for the position of Patrol Superintendent.

Accounts payable in the amount of $70,174.70 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of December 24, 1999 in the amount of $68,578.66 was approved.

Dreblow advised the committee that if electric power and telephone service is lost due to Y2K problems, all employees have been notified to report to work at 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2000.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,