Ozaukee County, Wisconsin - Highway Committee Minutes for the year 2001

December 27, 2001

Port Washington, WI

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

The committee discussed the trombone arm installation at the intersection of STH 181 and Bridge Street. WisDOT did the installation. The committee agreed that the arm appears not to be long enough. Kaul advised Dreblow that there was standing water in the culvert on CTH ‘O’ at Edgewater Golf Course. Superintendent Tackes will inspect the location to determine if something can be done.

The committee agreed to reschedule the Highway Committee meeting of January24, 2002 to January 25, 2002 due to a confliction with the Winter Highway Conference.

Moved by Eckert and seconded by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The labor payroll of December 21, 2001 in the amount of $70,551.26 was approved.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence:

WisDOT – The 2002 Transportation Aids will be $1.062.024.53.

Connector Express – Census data is now available, as is the SEWRPC census report.

City of Mequon – Letter from Engineer Hoppe regarding the WisDOT change order for the 2001 wage increase for Kapur & Associate employees. He is concerned about the timeliness of the notice.

WisDOT – The frozen road notice is now in effect.

City of Mequon – The department has received a copy of Mequon’s 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan.

Dreblow advised the committee that the department has received a preliminary opinion from Corporation Counsel Kenealy regarding the operation of a gravel pit and hot mix plant operation by the county. The matter will be discussed in closed session at the next Highway Committee meeting.

Dreblow reported on the Traffic Safety Committee meeting held on November 28^th.

The request from Supervisor Stumpf regarding the line of vision at the intersection of Horns Corners Road at Bridge and Sherman. The matter was referred to the town of Cedarburg.

Illegal Speed Limit Signing – CTH ‘W’ has been posted with noncompliant speed limit signs by the city of Mequon. A speed survey will be conducted on the portion of highway from Pioneer Road to STH 33 to determine the appropriate speed limit.

CTH ‘D’ & CTH ‘LL’ Intersection – The village of Belgium has requested safety improvements.

Superintendents Leppla and Banton and Foreman Janeshek joined the meeting. Leppla reviewed the paving machine bids. After analysis to insure that the bids were comparable the results were as follows:

Vender Maker Model Cost

Fabco Equipment Caterpillar New - AP 1000B $218,310.00

Fabco Equipment Caterpillar Demo – AP 1000B $210,250.00

Aring Equipment Cedar Rapids CR451 $219,000.00

Road Tec Road Tec RP 180-10 $246,440.00

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Blaw Knox PF 3200 $237,835.00

All bidders agreed to additional warranty time. After comparing the training offered by Fabco for six employees, Leppla recommended accepting the bid from Fabco Equipment for the demonstration machine. Leppla believes that the machine has proven itself during the demonstration process. The warranty would be for a new machine. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to purchase the Caterpillar AP 1000B demo machine at a cost of $210,250.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Leppla, Banton and Janeshek left the meeting.

Ken Rolefson, representing Ayres & Associates, met with the committee to discuss engineering services.

Accounts payable in the amount of $67,734.09 were audited and approved for payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded Eckert to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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December 13, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called to order the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and representing the city of Mequon, Utility Engineer Scott Stanley. Moved by Uselding and seconded by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the November 29, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The labor payroll of December 7^th in the amount of $71,301.61 was approved. The committee signed the December Conference Attendance Report.

Dreblow reported that he and other county personnel, along with representatives of Northern Environmental, inspected the Magritz property. There appears to be some contamination near the house. There are underground fuel tanks and a considerable number of barrels with chemical labels. The remainder of the parcel appears uncontaminated. Dreblow believes the parcel could be divided and the county could recover the monies owed it by the sale of the home. The remaining property could be conserved. Other department will consider the matter before it goes before the County Board.

Helena Van Winkle, representing Graef, Anhalt and Schloemmer & Associates joined the meeting. She reviewed the firm’s 40-year history and the services available. She advised the committee that the 2001 Summer Highway Conference would be held in Janesville and the 2002 Winter Highway Conference will be in Stevens Point. The 2002 Summer Highway Conference will be held in Wisconsin Dells. Ms. Van Winkle left the meeting.

Uselding voiced his concern that the pavement at Moldenhauer Lake will be considered a fire lane and will limit public access to the lake. The committee reviewed the site plan and determined that public access will not be interfered with.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence:

WisDOT – Dave Vieth, maintenance, has indicated that state budget cutbacks will not affect the proposed maintenance expenditures for state highways.

WCHA – E-mail from Tom Boguszewski regarding agreement reached with WisDOT to change language in the maintenance agreements. New language would limit County legal costs in liability cases.

Superintendent Tackes, Banton and Foreman Janeshek joined the meeting. Tackes introduced new equipment operator Brad DeMaster to the committee. DeMaster left the meeting.

Stanley explained that he was new to the city of Mequon. He has been asked to monitor highway agendas and minutes. If something is of interest to Mequon he will attend highway meetings on behalf of the city to enhance communications between Mequon and Ozaukee County.

Construction projects were reviewed:

County Bike Trail – Base preparation from Knellsville to the north county line has been completed. Approximately 2 miles have been paved. Base preparation is continuing south of the city of Port Washington. The county is considering moving the trail from Ridgewood Road to the east side of the freeway fence between East Sauk Road and Ulao Parkway. This would require purchasing a twenty-foot wide parcel from owner Mr. Dommer. Mr. Dommer has indicated that he is not interested in a sale. Kaul indicated that Ridgewood Road is in poor condition and too narrow for the addition of an on pavement bike trail.

STH ‘W’ from Sunny Dale to Zedler – Project Engineer has indicated that two additional change orders for the construction project will be prepared for widening a driveway and planting trees.

STH ‘W’ from STH 167 to Glen Oaks – Dreblow reviewed an amendment to the Kapur engineering contract for five additional soil borings and for adding a phase two environmental investigation. It is estimated that the amendment to the engineering contract will add an additional $35,000 to engineering costs. Eighty per cent will be eligible for federal aid with the balance being divided equally between the city of Mequon and Ozaukee County. Dreblow was directed to sign the amendment once it is finalized.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla reviewed the bid notice for purchase of an asphalt paver. The following bids were opened:

Aring Equipment, Cedar Rapids Paver, new $206,500

Fabco Equipment, Caterpillar Paver, new $212,300

Fabco Equipment, Caterpillar Paver, demo $210,200

Road Tec, Road Tec Paver, new $229,940

Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Blaw Knox Paver, new $220,000

Leppla will compare the bids and report to the committee at it’s meeting of January 10, 2002. A decision to purchase will most likely be made at that time.

Leppla reviewed proposals for the purchase of one Hunter TC3500 tire-changing machine as follows:

Pomp’s Tire Service $7,300.67

Hunter Sales $7,315.67

There is $10,000 in the 2002 budget for the purchase of shop equipment. The vendor will be instructed to bill the purchase in 2002. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to accept the proposal from Pomp’s Tire Service in the amount of $7,300.67. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

There is $18,000 in the 2002 budget for the replacement of three overhead doors in building ‘B’. Previous replacements have been Raynor doors. Leppla reviewed a proposal from Mid-Wisconsin Overhead Door, to provide three doors at a cost of $12,005.00. Wester Electric has proposed wiring the doors at an estimated cost of $560.00. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Myers to accept the proposals from Mid-Wisconsin Overhead Door and Wester Electric. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Supervisor Eckert was excused.

Accounts payable in the amount of $75,253.20 were audited and approved for payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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November 29, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a. m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Superintendent Leppla asked the committee if any member were interested in touring the Fabco paver manufacturing facility on December 4^th. All of the committee members had other commitments. Leppla left the meeting. The labor payroll of November 25, 2001 in the amount of $68,806.87 was approved. Moved by Uselding and seconded by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow explained to the committee, at the request of Mr. Meaux, he is in the process of preparing a cost analysis of the asphalt plant operation in order determine the cost of purchasing asphalt and gravel from an outside source in the event that the county ceased it’s gravel crushing and asphalt plant operations. The closest asphalt facility is in Waukesha. Preliminary information indicates that maintenance and construction costs could increase by at least $680,000 a year. The committee indicated that this figure could be on the low side. Meaux advised the committee that he has requested that Corporation Counsel Kenealy contact the Attorney General to clarify the legality of the county condemning property for gravel crushing and the legality of operating an asphalt plant if local zoning prohibits such activities. Meaux left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence.

Wisconsin County Highway Association – Request for resolutions for Winter Highway Conference.

WisDOT Connector Express – A meeting regarding the reconstruction of the Marquette Interchange was held on November 15^th. Approximately 200 persons attended. There have been over 1,000 E-Mail responses to the Governor’s Marquette Interchange web site. Traffic fatalities have increased in 2001.

Rock County – Highway Commissioner Tom Boguszewski has notified counties that a meeting was held on November 26^th, with WisDOT, regarding limiting the liability of counties for providing maintenance on state highways. An agreement in principal has been reached, which would provide liability relief. Wording is still being worked out.

WisDOT – Dreblow reviewed a Discretionary Maintenance Agreement for the purchase of a programmable solar message board. Purchase price is estimated at $25,000. The county will requisition the state for the purchase price. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to approve and sign the agreement. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the status of construction of the county bike path. Filling and grading are proceeding and will continue as long as weather permits. A meeting will be held to discuss maintenance, ordinances and property access.

Dreblow and Carroll reviewed fund transfers for the Press Brake purchase, School District paving, installation of the scale at Port Washington and completion of the Boat Storage Building. The transfers were entirely internal and there was no fiscal impact on the budget. Moved by Eckert and second by Myers to approve and sign the fund transfers for consideration by the Finance Committee. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Engineering plans for CTH ‘W’ from Glen Oaks to STH 167 are still being finalized.

Grosklaus was excused from the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $34,781.70 were audited and approved for payment.

Moved by Eckert and seconded by Myers to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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November 1, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were Supervisors Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and County Board Chairperson Kate Smith. Moved by Uselding and seconded by Myers to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The labor payroll of October 26, 2001 in the amount of $70,221.85 was approved.

Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux joined the meeting.

Wisconsin County Highway Commissioners - Dreblow reported on the Wisconsin Highway Commissioner’s meeting, held in Stevens Point on October 31, 2001. The meeting was to discuss the proposed WisDOT change in the winter highway maintenance guidelines. WisDOT has tried to clarify the distinction between Clear Pavement and Bare Pavement. Transportation Secretary Terry Mulcahy explained the policy intent to those present. Some counties were opposed to the change because it was felt that the county’s level of exposure to liability would be increased. Some of those counties have threatened not the sign the annual maintenance agreements. Many counties, including Ozaukee, support the policy. Dreblow read copies of legal opinions by various County Corporation Counsels. Secretary Mulcahy indicated that implementing the policy would be delayed for this winter and reconsidered in the following year. Dreblow also reviewed Assembly Bill #6, which will change the statutes regarding municipal liability for highway maintenance. Dreblow will prepare a letter from the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to local legislators and to the County Legislative Committee, requesting support for the bill.

Boat Storage Building - Dreblow reported that the overhead doors on the Ozaukee County Rescue Boat storage building have been installed. The modine heaters have been installed and sewer and water laterals are complete. The excavating contractor was unable to provide an acceptable slope so a grinder pump and pressurized sewer line is needed. The rescue boat will be removed from the harbor on November 3rd and prepared for storage.

CNG Facility - The accepted bid was more than the projected project costs. WEPCO will be responsible for the overage. After the 2002 Budget is passed by the county board a notice of award will be prepared and sent.

CTH ‘W’ – A walk through of the project took place on October 30^th. There were relatively minor corrections to the project. No representative of the city of Mequon took part in the walk through.

Uselding was excused from the meeting.

County Bike Trail – Construction is proceeding. A one-mile section of the trail has been paved and base preparation is continuing. Dreblow will check with the Parks Department as to the status of the award of a contract for the bridge construction.

Village of Grafton – The reconstruction of STH ‘60’ is nearing completion. STH ‘60’ will be a connecting highway through the village of Grafton and the village will be the maintenance authority for the highway. The village has asked the county to perform winter maintenance on this section of highway. A maintenance agreement has been prepared and has been signed by the village. The village will be billed for any work performed by county forces. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Myers to direct Dreblow to sign the agreement on behalf of the Highway Department. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow will inquire with Wisconsin Electric to se if it is possible to install a separate meter for the street lighting mounted on the signal poles at CTH ‘W’ and Donges Bay Road. The street lighting is the responsibility of the city of Mequon.

Meaux reported on his meeting with town of Saukville Chairman Hoffman, town Attorney DeStefanis and County Corporation Counsel Kenealy to discuss the continued use of the Lakeland site for the gravel crushing operation and the asphalt plant operation. The town would like to see the operations cease and the property developed. Meaux indicated that the county would like to cooperate with the town. Meaux will direct Kenealy to investigate the county’s legal right to operate. Dreblow will determine what the potential paving costs would be if the Highway Department’s operation of the asphalt plant was discontinued.

The committee discussed the proposed policy for maintenance of urbanized county highways. The committee agreed that catch basins should be cleaned twice a year and medians and parkways should be mowed 2-3 times a year. Dreblow will prepare a written draft of this policy.

Smith and Meaux left the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $117,285.39 were audited and approved for payment.

Moved by Myers and seconded by Grosklaus to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. All members present voting aye, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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November 15, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were Supervisors Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and Account Clerk Verheyen. The labor payroll of November 9, 2001 in the amount of $68,905.45 was approved. Moved by Uselding and seconded by Myers to approve the minutes of November 1, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The following correspondence and communications were reviewed

WCA – Letter regarding WisDOT maintenance budget and support for Assembly Bill #6.

Governor McCallum – The week of November 11^th thru November 17^thhas been declared Snow Plow Driver Week.

Bellin Health – Supervisor training took place on November 14^th. Dreblow explained that there have been changes in the regulations for CDL drug and alcohol testing. Supervisors and Foremen were instructed in reasonable suspicion procedures. Refusal to agree to be tested is considered testing positive. When involved in an accident employees must be tested if there is a citation issued, a vehicle has been disabled or a personal injury is involved. These are federal regulations.

WisDOT, STH 181 – Intersection improvement plans were reviewed at a utility planning meeting. Dreblow reviewed the plans received November 13^th. Dreblow was not able to attend the meeting but did respond with his concern that it appeared the reconstruction of the three intersections were to be one project instead of three individual projects. He has not had a response form WisDOT.

County Bike Path – The notice to proceed with construction of the bridge has been sent.

CNG Facility – The notice of award has been sent to the accepted bidder.

The committee discussed painting the vac-all truck and the crane county red. Dreblow was directed to proceed with having the equipment painted.

Construction projects were reviewed.

Town of Cedarburg – Paving of the CTH ‘I’ shoulder for the dry hydrant at Moldenhauer Lake has been completed and charged to the town of Cedarburg as part of their town road aid paving.

County Bike Path – A 1 ½ mile section has been paved beginning in Knellsville and proceeding north. The city of Port Washington will plow and maintain the portion of the path that abuts the Highway Department on Spring Street. The city has also agreed to plow the Spring Street sidewalk at the Justice Center site.

CHIP and CHIP-D Projects – the County is eligible for $161,707 in CHIP funding. These funds will most likely be split between eligible projects. The county’s CHIIP-D funding is approximately $160,000. This can be applied to a single project, which will most likely be acquiring right-of-way for the reconstruction of the CTH ‘W’ and CTH ‘T’ intersection.

City of Mequon – The city has sent a copy of it’s proposed capital improvement program. The city has given Pioneer Road, from Green Bay to Klug, a level one priority. Design is scheduled for 2005 with construction expected in 2007.

Dreblow advised the committee that the department has established a cost for salt of $26.00 per ton at all locations. This includes handling and scale charges. This price will be in effect the entire winter season or until additional salt is purchased, added to inventory and a new price is established.

Dreblow informed the committee that December 3^rd is the official last workday for Frank Janeshek. A replacement can be hired at this time. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding to direct Dreblow to contact the next available applicant, on the eligibility list, to determine if he is still interested in a position with the department. If he is interested, Dreblow is authorized to offer him the position. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed proposed equipment purchases for the coming year. Dreblow was directed to advertise for bids for an asphalt paver and a sign-making machine.

Fund transfers for work performed for county departments and county school districts were reviewed and approved. The transfers will be forwarded to the Finance Department.

Accounts payable in the amount of $67,400.47 were audited and approved for payment.

Moved by Myers and seconded by Grosklaus to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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October 18, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were Supervisors Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Finance Director Brill, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Also in attendance were Journal/Sentinel reporter Jeff Cole and Auditor Mike Konecny. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding to approve the Highway meeting minutes of October 4, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Konecny addressed the committee regarding loss in the equipment operation account. He explained the multi-fund accounting system used by the department and reviewed the auditor’s management letter, point by point. He acknowledged that the department has reduced overhead and is attempting to use some equipment year round to generate additional revenue. He explained why he believes it would be beneficial to replace equipment at the recommended end of life instead of keeping equipment that has become more costly to operate. Konecny also discussed eliminating the in house software developed by the county and recommended that the Highway Department change to the J. D. Edwards accounting software for all applications. Brill agreed that this is the goal the Highway and Finance Departments are working toward. Konecny and Brill left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:

Salt Availability – Dreblow has been notified that there is little road salt available for purchase during the winter season. Salt currently stockpiled at Jones Island is already spoken for. All the departments salt storage facilities are full and the county was able to release the supplier from its obligation to deliver an additional 500 tons of county salt.

Following Snow Plow Trucks – legislation prohibiting motorists from following trucks at a distance less than 200’ when conducting winter maintenance operations, is nearing final adoption

Winter Roadeo – Dreblow has received an E-mail from Washington County Highway Commissioner Ken Pesch regarding the Winter Roadeo, which was held on September 25^th. Pesch is not in favor of holding the event again next year due to a lack of enthusiasm by the participants. He believes that classroom type safety training would be more beneficial. The committee discussed the matter and disagreed with Pesch. Dreblow will notify Pesch that Ozaukee County is in favor of continuing the Annual Ozaukee/Washington County Winter Roadeo.

Tom Boguszewski, Rock County Highway Commissioner – Notice to all Highway Commissioners of the meeting to be held October 31^st in Stevens Point. The reduction of the maintenance level on STHS will be the main topic.

District #2 Fall Meeting – There will be approximately 40 persons in attendance. Committee members should arrive before 9:00 a.m.

Governor McCallum – The governor asked WisDOT to respond to the letter sent to him regarding the decision to reduce the STH 181 and CTH ‘C’ intersection design. Transportation Secretary Mulcahy responded that WisDOT believes that it is following the directive of former Governor Thompson. The Highway Committee expressed their dissatisfaction and declined to respond to Mulcahy.

County Wide Bicycle Advisory Council – Dreblow reported that the county will be forming an advisory group and that Highway Committee representation would be requested.

Bid Award for Bicycle Trail Bridge – The Parks Committee is meeting today to consider awarding the contract for bridge construction.

Dreblow reported on the meeting with Grafton Town Chairman Lester Bartel. The meeting was held on October 11^th. Highway Committee Chairman Kaul, Commissioner Dreblow, County Board Chairman Smith, Supervisor Stumpf and Administrative Coordinator Meaux and other staff met with Bartel to discuss items that the town was concerned about. These included the speed limit on CTH ‘W’, the reconstruction of the CTH ‘W & CTH ‘T’ intersection and having the town assume jurisdiction of CTH ‘C’ to control the speed limit and large number of trucks using CTH ‘C’.

Dreblow informed the committee that Fabco has issued an invitation for the committee to visit the Caterpillar factory facilities in Minneapolis to see how an asphalt paver is manufactured. Eckert, Myers and Kaul responded that they would consider visiting the plant in December. Grosklaus and Uselding indicated they would not be available that week.

Kaul advised the committee that Supervisor Brunnquell has inquired as to the status of a future second bridge over the Milwaukee River at Saukville. Kaul responded that the county is not presently involved in siting a second bridge, and that it is a matter for the local governments to resolve.

Dreblow reported that sewer and water laterals for the Boat Storage building should be started on October 22^nd. Electric installation is in progress. The state has approved the heating plans. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded Eckert to accept the proposal from Mueller Heating in the amount of $2,435.00 for heat installation. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The builder has not installed the overhead door yet.

The town of Cedarburg has submitted plans for the paved shoulder at Moldenhauer Lake for access to a dry hydrant. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding to allow the town to proceed with the understanding that the town will be responsible for the paving and the maintenance of the paved shoulder and hydrant. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow read the letter from WisDOT, which stated that WisDOT would not reimburse Cedarburg Light & Water for installation of street lighting on the Pioneer Road reconstruction project because there was not a signed contract in place. Dreblow explained that WisDOT had mistakenly returned the contract without signing it. The committee agreed that in all fairness WisDOT should reimburse the utility because the error belonged to WisDOT.

The committee discussed the county policy for mowing and maintaining catch basins and gutters on urban sections of county highways. Currently there is no written policy and maintenance is not uniform. Dreblow was directed research and clarify policy and to prepare a written policy for the committee to review.

Accounts payable in the amount of $218,856.75 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of October 12^th in the amount of $69,279.11 was approved. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to adjourn the meeting. All members present voting aye, the motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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September 20, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Doug Janisch, Bill Kovacek and Greg Rausch were also in attendance. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to approve the minutes of September 6, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Janisch, Kovacek and Rausch had questions regarding the Public Hearing on CTH ‘W’, scheduled for September 26, 2001. Dreblow explained public hearing procedures, expectations and processes. The committee advised them to voice their concerns at the meeting so that there would be a public record. They could also present their concerns in written form. Rausch, Kovacek and Janisch expressed their thanks to the committee for listening to their concerns.

County Board Chairman Kate Smith joined the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed the correspondence as follows:

· WisDOT – Letter from District #2 Director Les Fafard to the town of Cedarburg Chairman Voigt acknowledging the town’s disappointment with the design decision for the intersection of Pioneer Road (CTH ‘C’) and STH 181.

· Town of Cedarburg - The town is requesting permission to pave the shoulders adjacent to Moldenhauer Lake. The pavement would be for fire trucks to use when obtaining water from the dry hydrant at the lake and would be approximately 50’ in length. Motion made by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to allow the town of Cedarburg to pave the shoulders with the understanding that the town of Cedarburg would be responsible for all maintenance of the pavement. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Telsmith Training – Dreblow informed the committee that Telsmith is again conduction crusher training and requested the committee approve sending two new employees. There are no registration or housing cost to the training. Motion made by Grosklaus and second by Myers to send Ray Schowalter and Rob Wetor to the training sessions November 12^th and 13^th. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· SEWRPC – The Bike & Pedestrian Facilities Plan is being updated to 2020. Dreblow has been asked to participate on the advisory committee. The committee will meet on September 26, 2001, in Waukesha. Dreblow reviewed the design standards and outlines for both on road and off road bicycle facilities

The committee discussed the need of the city of Mequon to plan for reconstruction of Pioneer Road (CTH ‘C’) from the Green Bay Road intersection to the Klug Lane intersection. Dreblow was directed to write the city and advise them that the Highway Department believes that it is extremely important to begin planning the reconstruction of this section of roadway.

The annual County Board road tour was reviewed. Carroll was directed to send copies of the itinerary to the county supervisors that did not attend. It was agreed that the bus trip went well. Dreblow was directed to purchase an amplification system for the next tour.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

The following construction projects were reviewed.

· Boat Storage Building – Superintendent Leppla has requested proposals for providing electric, sewer and water and heat to the building. Only one proposal for the electrical work and plumbing has been received. Leppla is waiting for heating proposals. Few businesses are interested is so small a project.

Wester Electric will furnish 100-amp overhead service for overhead lighting and electrical outlets and 440 service for welding at a cost of $4,255.00.

Motion made by Uselding and second by Eckert to accept the proposal from Wester Electric in the amount of $4,255.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Ozaukee Excavation will provide water & sewer service from the street lateral to both the Boat Storage shed and the Equipment Storage shed at a cost of $8,475.00. Motion made by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to accept the proposal from Ozaukee Excavating at a cost of $8,475.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Bob Reagan from Wisconsin Electric/Wisconsin Gas joined the meeting for the bid opening for the Compressed Natural Gas Fueling facility. The following two bids were opened.

· ANGI - $379,600.00

· Greenfield Compression - $362,433.006

After examination, all bids appeared to be complete. Reagan will review the bids in more detail and report back to the committee with a recommendation of award.

Dreblow advised the committee that he and Carroll are scheduled to meet with the Finance Committee on October 5^th to review the proposed 2002 budget.

Dreblow informed the committee that the Guenther property sale fell through and that the property is again on the market.

Accounts payable in the amount of $282,310.33 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of September 14, 2001 in the amount of $70,682.15 was approved.

Motion made by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to adjourn at 11:30 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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September 6, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Administrative Coordinator Meaux were present. Office Manager Carroll was absent and excused. Also present were Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel reporter Jeff Cole, Rev. E. C. Renz, Kate Renchin, Sally Mills, Joe Emmerich and Bette Duncan. Moved by Eckert, seconded by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of August 23, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.

Dreblow reviewed the following items of correspondence:

· Highway Right-of-Way Training Seminar - sponsored by the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors on October 12, 2001. Moved by Uselding, seconded by Eckert to authorize County Surveyor Banton to attend the training session on October 12. All members present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.

· CHEMS Annual Conference – The conference will be held in Green Bay on October 25^th and 26^th. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Grosklaus to authorize Office Manager Carroll and Account Clerk Verheyen to attend the CHEMS training sessions on October 25^th and 26^th. All members present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.

· UWM - Notification that the Highway Department’s request for funding of the purchase of CNG fueled vehicles has been authorized. Under this CMAQ program, if we elect to purchase a CNG vehicle in 2002, funding will be provided to pay for the difference in cost of purchasing a CNG vehicle in lieu of conventional gasoline powered vehicle. The grant received is for up to $9300 for two vehicles. In return, we would need to agree to semi- annual emission testing of the vehicle.

· Response to letter from Mr. Straszewski – The response by Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux was reviewed and discussed. Chairman Kaul expressed his appreciation for the prompt attention and response that was made to address concerns raised by Mr. Straszewski and Mrs. Duncan, concerning how the Highway Committee conducts its meetings.

· City of Cedarburg – A joint request from the city and town of Cedarburg for improvements to the intersections of CTH T at STH 181 and Bridge Road at STH 181 was reviewed. It was noted that the County should be involved in matters pertaining to the CTH T intersection.

Chairman Kaul noted the correspondence he received from Town of Cedarburg Chairman Voight regarding the Town’s position in support of full improvements being constructed at the intersection of CTH C at STH 181.

Construction projects were discussed as follows:

· CTH W-Zedler to Sunnydale-Status of the work was reviewed. Currently line marking is being done as the project nears final completion. The issue of grass cutting of the median was discussed. The Committee will review its mowing practices to establish a base level of service for County Highways, especially as it affects urban areas.

· Highway Department Building Addition - Final Invoices for the building addition dating back to 1998 were reviewed. Payment had been withheld, pending completion of issues raised from final State inspection that were design related concerns. Those issues having been dealt with, the committee was asked to release the final payment to Bonestroo and Associates. Motion by Grosklaus, second by Uselding to authorize the final payment to Bonestroo for the April and May, 1998 invoices in the amount of $1,148.24. All members present voting aye the motion carried unanimously.

STH 181 Improvements - Dreblow reviewed correspondence from Corporation Counsel Kenealy regarding the possible rescinding of the jurisdictional transfer from 1995, that included the obligation for the DOT to rebuild STH 181. The Corporation Counsel indicated that the County and the State would need to agree to a retransfer in order to effect that change.

· Letter to Governor McCallum - Dreblow reviewed a draft of a letter to Governor McCallum that he was directed to prepare after the Highway Committee meeting of August 23. The draft letter formally objected to the proposed DOT improvements at CTH C and STH 181 and requested that the Governor order DOT to follow through on the directive from former Governor Thompson. Members of the audience spoke in support of the proposed DOT plan to downsize the intersection. They were opposed to Governor Thompson’s directive to build the full four-lane facility at that intersection. There was additional discussion. Moved by Grosklaus, seconded by Eckert to prepare the correspondence in final form, with signatures by the Highway Committee and Commissioner and send it to Governor McCallum. All members present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. The Committee then signed the letter and directed Commissioner Dreblow to proceed.

· County Bike Trail - Dreblow reviewed the status of the project. Bid documents for the local letting of the bridge structure and the schedule for award of the project were reviewed. The matter of bidding the bridge was passed on to the Park Commission for their consideration and administration of the project. The status of the trail work, including clearing and base preparation was reviewed.

· Boat Storage Building -Status of the building work was reviewed. Work is being coordinated for the installation of sewer and water lines, electricity, lighting and heating systems with the goal to complete in time for autumn storage of the rescue boat.

· CTH I/STH 33 - Project status was reviewed. Project is again deferred fro the 2002 budget because of cuts requested by Finance. Preliminary results of the field study indicate that the presence of the Emerald Hines dragonfly was not discovered. We are awaiting the final report from DNR.

The 2002 proposed budget was discussed. Dreblow reviewed the proposed additional cuts that were made to meet the desires of the Finance Committee. Added cuts of about $135,000 were requested. To meet this goal, the purchase of the used motor grader ($80,000) was deferred and the reconstruction of CTH W from Falls Road to a point approximately ½ mile north ($42,650.00) was deferred.

The annual Road Trip date has been moved up one week to September 19, 2001. Dreblow will send out a notice to all supervisors and county officials. The trip will begin and end at Hawthorne Hills. Possible sites to visit were discussed.

At 11:20 am, Chairman Kaul excused himself from the meting due to illness. Vice Chairman Grosklaus conducted the balance of the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $235,699.23 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of August 31, 2001, in the amount of $70,485.57 was approved.

Moved by Eckert, seconded by Myers to adjourn at 11:50 AM. All members pressing voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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August 23, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Vice-Chairman Grosklaus called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Committee members Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll were present. Chairman Kaul and Supervisor Myers were excused. Also in attendance were Superintendents Tackes and Banton, Larry Sussman (Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel), John Neville (News Graphic), Supervisor Gus Wirth, Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux, Sally Mills and Joe Emmerich of the city of Cedarburg and Betty Duncan of the city of Mequon.

Motion made by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:

· County Clerk Dobberpuhl – Request for description of department duties

· WisDOT – Design plans for the Park & Ride facility at STH 57 north of CTH ‘A’

· Public Bid Process Seminar – The seminar will be conducted on October 26, 2001. Dreblow requested approval to send one employee to the seminar at a cost of $279.00. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding that Dreblow attend the seminar. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· CTH ‘W’ Public Hearing – The city of Mequon has a conflict on the scheduled date of the hearing, September 12^th. The hearing has been rescheduled for September 26^th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mequon City Hall.

· Town of Cedarburg – Letter from Town Chairman Jerold Voight to Les Fafard at WisDOT regarding the decision on the design of the STH 181 and Pioneer Road intersection.

· Motorists United – Letter requesting historical information on the reconstruction of STH 181.

Dreblow reported on the meeting with Administrative Coordinator Meaux and Finance Director Brill regarding the Highway Department 2002 budget. Meaux and Brill requested that the department amend the budget and that approximately $800,000 be cut from the proposed levy. Dreblow reviewed the construction projects and equipment acquisitions that he is proposing to cut. Discussion followed. Grosklaus requested that Cost Center 601363 be deleted and that Cost Center 601371 be substituted. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to approve the budget as amended. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The County Board Road Trip has been rescheduled for September 19^th.

Ken Yunker, Deputy Director of SEWRPC, presented a report on the Freeway System Reconstruction Plan. Preliminary plans should be completed by late fall and Yunker will appear to review the plan. Final plans should be completed in December and presented to the full County Board for adoption.

Les Fafard and Roberto Gutierrez, representing WisDOT District 2, joined the meeting.

Yunker also discussed the request by Milwaukee County to consider the impact of a new freeway connecting I-43 and STH 45. An analysis of traffic impact was not shown to reduce or increase existing freeway use. In that there was no impact, the new freeway is no longer under consideration. The beltline concept has been advocated as an economic development benefit, but also would probably show no impact on freeway congestion at this time. Yunker left the meeting.

Fafard discussed his decision to improve the intersection of STH 181 and Pioneer Road as a two through lane intersection. Grosklaus stated that this decision was a disservice to the taxpayers of Ozaukee County. The Highway Committee and Commissioner believe that a four lane through intersection is needed and any interim improvement less than the four lane directed by former Governor Thompson, in his January 2000 memo of understanding, is unacceptable and a waste of taxpayer money. Fafard stated that his decision was final. Sally Mills, Betty Duncan and Joe Emmerich spoke in support of Fafard’s decision. Fafard, Gutierrez, Mills, Duncan, Emmerich, Wirth, Meaux, Sussman and Neville left the meeting.

The committee discussed how it should proceed with Fafard’s decision. Dreblow was directed to draft a letter to Governor McCallum.

The committee reviewed the request to transfer funds within Cost Center 601322, in the amount of $21,500. Motion made by Uselding and seconded by Eckert to approve the request and forward to the Finance Committee. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Accounts payable in the amount of $66,934.68 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of August 17^th in the amount of $71,476.24 was approved.

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

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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August 9, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order, at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of July 12, July 24 and July 26 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. It was noted that the committee did not take formal action on the fund transfer request of July 26. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to approve the request to transfer $23,598.26 from Retained Earnings to the Waubeka shop addition. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:

· Frank Janeshek – Employee Janeshek has offered his written notice of retirement. Janeshek will retire effective December 3, 2001. His last workday in September 14, 2001. Janeshek will use his accumulated time off until his retirement date. Janeshek thanked the committee and the department.

· WisDNR – Letter notifying the county that the contract for pick-up of car-killed deer will be renewed and service reestablished.

· Washington County – The 2001 Roadeo will be held September 25, at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

· County Clerk Dobberpuhl – Dobberpuhl has notified Commissioner Dreblow that the County Board road tour will be held on September 26, 2001.

· District #2 Fall Meeting – Ozaukee County may be asked to host the meeting. The committee agreed to reserve the Country Inn & Suites meeting room for the occasion if we are asked to host.

· Summer Highway Conference Survey – Dreblow read the responses to the survey.

· City of Mequon – Myers read a letter that Mequon sent to SEWRPC in opposition of the proposed I-43 to STH 45 freeway link.

The committee discussed the maintenance of the county owned taxis. Dreblow reviewed the maintenance records for highway vehicles.

Dreblow was directed to investigate the possibility of reversing the jurisdiction transfer

Dreblow advised the committee that the authorization for construction of the County Bike Trail has been received. The county has begun mowing a 14’ wide path through the site in preparation of construction.

The documents and authorization for construction of a county compressed natural gas facility have been received. The request for bids is being advertised. Bids will be opened on September 20, 2001. Dreblow reviewed the mandate that 50% of new vehicles 20,000 lbs. or less must be low emission vehicles. Dreblow has applied for a federal grant for the cost difference between a regular fuel vehicle and a low emission vehicle, approximately $4,600, for the purchase of one CNG vehicle in 2002.

The final public informational meeting for improvements to STH 32, from I-43 to the south limits of the city of Port Washington, is scheduled for August 15, 2001 at the Port Washington Police Department community room.

The public hearing on the location and design of proposed improvements CTH ‘W’, between Glen Oaks and STH 167, is scheduled for September 12, 2001, at the Mequon Common Council Chambers.

Dreblow reviewed the Financial Report prepared by the auditors.

The Modern Equipment lease has been amended to extend it 5 years and to recover the roof repair costs.

Carroll reviewed the fund transfer request reallocating the 2001 budget in the CTHS Surface Maintenance Cost Center. There will be no fiscal impact. Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to approve the fund transfer request in the amount of $30,000. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla reviewed proposals for purchase of a truck scale at Port Washington. Two proposals were received as follows:

· United Scale – One Cardinal Truck Scale 4035LPL, 35 x 10 steel deck, 40 ton, digital weigh indicator, ticket printer, installed and calibrated. $22,397.00 plus $1,400.00 freight. Add foundation construction by Jeff Wood & Sons, $8,335.00. Add remote display, $395.00. Total $32,527.00.

· Batson Scales & Systems Inc – One Durline PVS35504, 35 x 10 steel deck, 42 ton, digital indicator, ticket printer, installed and calibrated. $18,750.00 freight included. Add foundation construction by Jeff Wood & Sons, $8,500.00. Add remote display, $500.00. Total $27,750.00.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Myers to accept the proposal from Batson Scales & Systems Inc. at a total cost of $27,750.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Accounts payable in the amount of $109,646.04 were audited and approved for payment. Carroll was directed to investigate the damage to the CTH ‘W’ and Venture Court signal to determine if the contractor should be billed for the repairs.

The labor payroll of August 3, 2001 in the amount of $75,404.29 was approved.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Myers to adjourn at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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July 27, 2001

Port Washington, WI

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

The following correspondence and communications were reviewed.

· WisDOT – Notice of future reconstruction of the I-43 Marquette Interchange.

· SEWRPC – Notice of public hearings for consideration of additional freeways.

· SEWRPC – Letter regarding open space plan.

· Ozaukee County Clerk – Request for updated list of department duties.

· WisDOT Connector Express - Banton read the newsletter.

Banton reviewed the status of construction projects.

· CTH ‘LL’ – Paving has been completed. Shoulder work remains to be done.

· Town of Grafton – The town has requested the county provide the following services:

Pave surface course on River Bend Road.

Pave surface course on Green Bay Road

Pulverize and pave binder course on High Knoll

Pulverize and pave binder course on Ulao Parkway

Pave Manchester Court

Intersection improvements at Falls Road & Cheyenne

· Town of Saukville – Banton is preparing cost estimates for future projects.

· Village of Saukville – WisDOT has requested that Schmit Bros. Provide a bypass lane on the north side of STH 33 at their automobile dealerships. The village may ask the county to provide the service to the village for billing to Schmit Bros.

· CTH ‘W’ Sunnydale to Zedler – Landscaping is continuing. Sign remain to be placed.

· CTH ‘C’ Green Bay to STH 181 – Banton and Tackes accompanied the construction manager on a walk through of the project. Items for completion and/or repair have been identified.

· Restoration by Utilities – Banton is not satisfied with the condition of construction sites on county trunk highway. He has begun to notify contractors that no addition permits will be authorized if restoration has not been satisfactorily completed.

· Traffic & Parking Control – The committee agreed to enter into a signal maintenance contract at a cost of $628.00.

Carroll reviewed the transfer of funds request for the Waubeka shop addition. The committee signed the request and support document.

The committee signed the monthly conference attendance report.

Accounts payable in the amount of $80,207.62 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of July 20^th in the amount of $72,085.91 was approved.

Shop Superintendent Leppla and mechanic Larry Rassel joined the meeting.

Leppla reviewed proposals for the purchase of a 14" concrete saw as follows:

· Lincoln Contractors Supply¼ Partner 71cc $799.95

· Miller Bradford & Risberg ¼ Stihl 72cc $941.00

· Kelbe Bros. ¼ Stihl 72cc $889.00

· Willard Quasius ¼ Stihl 72cc $944.95

The Partner saw includes a diamond blade. A separate blade must be purchase with the Stihl saw. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to purchase the Partner saw from Lincoln Contractors Supply at a cost of $799.95 including the blade. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Leppla reviewed the need to purchase a press brake. He reviewed the following proposals.

· Wisconsin Metal Working¼ 100 ton x 10’ 1989 LVD $24,500 + delivery

· Ted Grob¼ 100 ton x 10’ 1975 Heim $16,500 + delivery

· A E M Group LLC¼ 90 ton x 8’ 1974 Wysong $15,000 + delivery

· Airtec ¼ 95 ton x 8’ Benton Bender NEW, including setup $25,600 + delivery

Leppla recommended purchasing the new press. Moved by Uselding and seconded by Eckert to purchase a new Benton Bender from Airtec. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Moved by Eckert and seconded by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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July 24, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Grosklaus and Eckert, Superintendents Banton, Leppla and Tackes and Office Manager Carroll. Also present were Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux and city of Cedarburg resident Sally Mills and city of Mequon resident Ms. Duncan. Supervisors Myers and Uselding were excused.

Carroll, Banton and Leppla reviewed the proposed 2002 budget. Questions and discussion followed. The proposed levy for 2002 is $3,246,818.00. Moved by Gros-klaus and seconded by Eckert to send the proposed budget to the Finance Department with no changes at this time. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow joined the meeting. Carroll reviewed the budget schedule and advised the committee that the budget must be finalized and any cuts made before September 13^th.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence.

· Letter from Rep. Tim Hoven to WisDNR requesting the car killed deer pickup program be reinstated and offering to help with alternate budget cuts.

· Letter from the County’s labor attorney informing the department that the discrimination charges filed against the department have been dismissed.

Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Eckert to adjourn the meeting at 11:00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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July 12, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Uselding was excused. Also in attendance were Patrol Superintendent Tackes and Journal/Sentinel reporter Jeff Cole. Moved by Eckert and seconded by Myers to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reported that he and Kaul had attended the city of Mequon Public Works Committee meeting and the Mequon Council Meeting on July 10, 2001. Dreblow attended in order to discuss the cost overruns for the Pioneer Road reconstruction project. The Council approved payment of past due invoices. The Public Works Committee reviewed the design for the reconstruction of the intersection of Pioneer Road and STH 181. The public was invited to speak. The Committee agreed to send the design to the Common Council without recommendation. Dreblow spoke before the Council, providing a history of the STH 181 jurisdictional transfer and proposed reconstruction, which was first put forth by SEWRPC in 1973. The Council referred the design back to the Public Works Committee. The committee discussed the memorandum of understanding from former Governor Thompson. The committee agreed that Ozaukee County would adhere to the memorandum. The committee discussed the delay in the reconstruction of the intersections. Funding is currently available. It is unknown what would happen to the funding if the projects were delayed for a significant period. The committee directed Dreblow to contact WisDOT regarding the possibility that the funding could be retained for other state construction projects within Ozaukee County.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications:

· Town of Grafton – Resolution regarding the detour route for the STH 60 reconstruction project and the effect additional traffic on town and county roads and requesting that WisDOT reinstate money for the reconstruction of STH 32. Dreblow advised the committee that the town engineer had signed off on the detour route. The highway department will monitor truck traffic on CTH ‘C’. There has been no money ever budgeted by WisDOT for the reconstruction project.

· Mequon/Thiensville Chamber of Commerce – Myers read a letter to the city of Mequon requesting that the city pursue construction of an interchange at I-43 and Highland Road.

· Simplicity Manufacturing – The company has requested that the county barricade CTH ‘LL’ between CTH ‘KK’ and Green Bay Road on July 26^th for the affair at the proving grounds.

· WisDOT – The committee signed the Discretionary Maintenance Agreements for the current construction season.

· WisDOT Connector Express – The newsletter was read.

· Kapur & Associates – There has been requests for a public hearing on the CTH ‘W’ from Glen Oaks to STH 167 project. There will be an addition to the engineering contract for this expense.

Dreblow informed the committee that the Authorized Unit Price for the County Bike Path contract has been sent to WisDOT. The county expects the contract to be signed by the Governor and returned to the county.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects.

· CTH ‘W’ from Sunnydale to Zedler – The contractor is currently working on completion of the landscaping.

· CTH ‘C’ from Green Bay Road to STH 181 – The final walk through will be scheduled. The dip in the roadway remains to be repaired.

Dreblow reviewed the preliminary budget for the Cedarburg building addition. Paul Ehrlich has submitted an estimate for budget purposes. The addition cost including architect fees, site preparation, alternate parking facilities and replacement of the holding tank are estimated at $300,000. The addition would include office space, lunch facilities and male and female locker rooms in a 30 x 60 foot addition to the existing building.

Superintendent Tackes informed the committee that WisDOT would purchase and furnish to the county the necessary salt brine equipment mandated for use in preventing icing on state roads. The county will need to purchase a tank for brine storage.

Dreblow reviewed the decision by WisDNR to stop the car killed deer pickup program in Ozaukee County, due to budget constraints.

The committee scheduled an additional meeting for the review of the proposed 2002 budget. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 24^th at 8:00 a.m.

Grosklaus was excused from the remainder of the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed the CMAQ grant request for installation of a compressed natural gas facility by Tri-Par in Saukville. The facility will be included in the 2002 budget request but no levy will be needed. The cost of the $350,000 facility will be covered by the CMAQ grant of $280,000 and revenue from Tri-Par in the amount of $70,000.

Proposed equipment purchases were reviewed.

Accounts payable in the amount of $116,371.08 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of July 6^th in the amount of $71,987.34 was approved.

Moved by Eckert and seconded by Myers to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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June 28, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting to order 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 June 14, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications as follows:

· Town of Grafton – Resolution recommending lowering the speed limit, additional signing and conduction of a traffic count at the intersection of CTH ‘W’ and CTH ‘T’. The committee agreed that because STH 60 is being rebuilt and there is additional traffic at the above intersection during the construction period, a traffic count would be conducted after reconstruction is complete.

· WisDOT – A conference regarding signage and standard will be held July 17^th and 18^th in Wisconsin Rapids. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to send Superintendent Tackes to the conference. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Superintendent’s and Foreman’s Conference – Dreblow requested the committee approve sending the three superintendents and the three foremen to the conference in September. The committee discussed the usefulness of this conference. Motion by Myers and second by Eckert to approve sending the six employees to the Superintendent’s and Foreman’s Conference. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Transportation Development Association – The 2001-2003 Department of Transportation budget will include a 3% increase the first year and a 2% increase the second year.

· Town of Saukville – A letter indicating that the town board is not in favor of the reconstruction design of the intersection of STH 33 and CTH ‘I’. The town board believes that reducing the speed limit on STH 33 from 55 mph to 45 mph for one mile east and west of the intersection with CTH ‘I’ would improve safety at the intersection.

· WisDOT – There have been a number of ozone alert days declared.

Dreblow discussed purchase of a new hot mix plant feeder system. The weighbridge is currently inaccurate at times, which leads to an inconsistent asphalt mix. There is $40,000 in the current budget for purchase of an automatic system. Superintendent Banton is currently obtaining proposals. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert that the department precedes with acquisition of an automatic control system interface. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Myers pointed out that flagging inconsistent at the sight Wisconsin Gas in installing water main on CTH ‘W’ north of STH 167. Dreblow replied that he has checked the site often and he has found safety measures to be adequate.

There have been letters from property owners affected by the CTH ‘W’ reconstruction indicating they will request an additional public hearing for the project. There could also be a challenge to the project’s environmental statement.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects as follows:

· CTH ‘C’, Pioneer Road – The city of Mequon has an unpaid balance (going back to October 2000) of approximately $150,000 for the ‘C’ and ‘W’ reconstruction projects. A letter from Engineer Hoppe informs us that the city council has not approved a transfer of funds pending answers to a number of questions. Dreblow read his letter responding to questions which could be answered and which in summary informed the city that the agreement between Ozaukee County and the city requires the city to reimburse Ozaukee County for twenty per cent of the local cost share. Dreblow has been asked to appear at the Mequon Public Works meeting on July 10^th. WisDOT has warned the contractor that he is not in compliance with the construction schedule.

· CTH ‘W’, Zedler to Sunnydale –The main driving lanes have been paved. Dreblow is receiving a daily status report.

· County Bike Trail – The committee has signed the Authorized Unit Price contract and it has been returned to the engineer.

· CTH ‘I’ – Dreblow met with representatives of Gremmer & Associates and WisDNR regarding the Emerald Hind Dragon Fly assessment, that will be carried out in July and the effect construction will have on the Mole Creek watershed.

· WisDOT – In the future car-killed deer will no longer be picked up in 22 Wisconsin counties (including Ozaukee County) due to budget constraints. Counties have been directed to remove carcasses from the roadway and let nature dispose of them.

Finance Director Patti Brill joined the meeting. Patti reviewed the proposed resolutions allowing the county to borrow for capital projects. She explained that with interest rates so low it would be beneficial to borrow at this time.

Dreblow reviewed the Management Letter from the auditor and his response to each item.

The committee approved a fund transfer of $10,000 from building maintenance at Port Washington to building maintenance at Waubeka.

Accounts payable in the amount of $183,879.21 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of June 22^nd was approved.

Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to adjourn at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll,

Office Manager

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June 14, 2001

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 and Uselding, Superintendent Banton and Office Manager Carroll. Supervisors Kaul and Eckert and Commissioner Dreblow were excused. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of the May 31, 2001 meeting as printed.

Journal/Sentinel reporter Jeff Cole joined the meeting.

Banton reviewed correspondence and communications as follows:

· Wisconsin DOT – The Connector Express reports that 65% of motorists are satisfied with the state’s highway system. The state will conduct a survey on travel patterns.

· Earth-tech Inc. – Letter from Joe Klarkowski regarding status of CTH "W" project. Banton reviewed a letter from Commissioner Dreblow to the contractor ordering them to begin paving. Completion of the reconstruction is now estimated for late July.

· Guenther Property – Dreblow has been notified that the Guenther’s have an accepted offer for the property.

Uselding would like to contact town of Port Washington Chairman Schlenvogt to voice his concerns about the condition of Lover’s Lane Rd. in the town.

Banton reviewed construction projects as follows:

· CTH "LL" – Rubblizing has been completed from CTH "KK" to the north STH 32 off ramp. Paving has begun.

· CTH "T" Bridge – Westport Engineering has presented a contract amendment in the amount of $2,515.17 for an in depth archeological survey. Motion by Uselding and second by Myers to approve the amendment. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· CTH "C" – The stop signs for the intersection at Green Bay Road have now been ordered. The dip in the road will be repaired and the cross walks at Green Bay Road will be painted.

· Waubeka Shed – A fire door is required. This will be an extra.

Carroll reported that work on the budget has been started. The first request must be submitted to the Finance Department by July 16^th, 2001.

Accounts Payable in the amount of $180,947.41 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of June 8, 2001 in the amount of $69,683.46 was approved.

Motion by Uselding and second by Myers to adjourn at 10:05 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll

Office Manager

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May 31, 2001

Waubeka, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaul at 9:00 am. Present were Committee Members Kaul, Uselding, Grosklaus, and Eckert. Also present were Commissioner Dreblow and Administrative Coordinator Meaux. Absent and excused were Supervisor Fran Meyer and Office Manager Georgia Carroll. Minutes of the May 17, 2001 meeting were reviewed. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of May 17, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Dreblow reviewed the following items of correspondence:

· City of Port Washington - Notice from the City regarding a public hearing on a change to the zoning code that would affect the type of building materials used for new buildings constructed along the ‘Arterial Gateway Overlay District’. This change may affect the Port Washington shop. Dreblow will follow up with the City to determine the impact on the Port shop and attend the hearing if impacts are adverse to the operation in Port Washington.

· Wisconsin Counties Association - Letter from WCA chairperson Jean Jacobsen outlining their position on the proposed executive director position for the WCHA. This matter will be a topic for discussion and action at the Summer Highway Conference.

· Guenther Offer to Purchase - Dreblow updated the committee on the activities that have occurred relating to the acquisition of the Guenther property. The Offer to Purchase has been transmitted to the Guenther attorney. Initial response is that it will not be accepted. Pending the formal response from the owner, the committee agreed that Dreblow was to continue to work with Administrative Coordinator Meaux to attempt to reach an agreement on acquisition of the property.

· Lannon Stone Products - Dreblow reported that he had been contacted by Dale Dawson of Lannon Stone Products concerning their attempt to expand their quarry operation presently located in Washington County adjacent to Pleasant Valley Road at the westerly County line. This proposed expansion would add to the quarry area in the Town of Cedarburg.

· County Fairgrounds Planning Committee - Meaux reported on the activities of the County Fairgrounds Planning Committee in response to an inquiry from the committee. A joint planning effort between the County, City of Cedarburg and Cedarburg Fire Dept. is underway.

· Role of Building Committee - Meaux and Dreblow reported on the status of the staff proposal to modify the ordinance that defines the role of the Building Committee. The role of the committee under the proposed changes was reviewed.

· Taxi Service - Meaux and Dreblow reported on the status of discussions with the Transit Committee and with the taxi service provider regarding the analysis of the issue of whether or not it is in the best interests of Ozaukee County for the Highway Department to provide maintenance on County owned taxi vehicles. Discussions continues with Transit Services Director Sharon Gillman in order to complete that analysis.

Construction projects were reviewed as follows:

· Waubeka Shed Addition - Waubeka Foreman Steve Paulus conducted a tour of the recently completed vehicle storage addition to the Waubeka Shop. The Committee was pleased with the progress and the added facilities to the Waubeka operation.

· Bonestroo Rosene & Associates - Dreblow reviewed a request from Paul Ehrlich of Bonestroo Rosene and Associates for additional compensation for architectural fees related to the administration of the contract change orders for the project. After discussion, it was moved by Eckert, seconded by Grosklaus to authorize payment of $548.48 per the BRA request, based on a fee of 4.75% of the amount of the additive change orders. Motion carried unanimously.

· Culvert modifications @ CTH ‘V’ south of Willow Lane - Dreblow reviewed a request from Village of Grafton Engineer Gottlieb with regard to his plan to install an 18" orifice in the existing 72" culvert crossing under CTH V, approximately 150’ southwest of Willow Lane. The existing culvert is greatly oversized and this request is for a temporary device to minimize downstream erosion. The Village will be making future downstream improvements to address the erosion issue. Commissioner Dreblow concurred with Gottlieb’s assessment, and indicated that the orifice could be installed, with the understanding that the County reserves the right to remove it in the event that the temporary back-up and detaining of storm water causes a problem for the upstream properties.

· Rubblization of CTH ‘LL’ – Bid opening at 10:00 a.m. Bids for the rubblization of CTH ‘LL’ from CTH ‘KK’ to STH 33 were advertised publicly and received for this bid opening. Only one bid was received from Antigo Construction. That bid, for $1.50 per square yard for approximately 15,000 square yards totaling $22,500 was considered competitive. It was moved by Grosklaus, seconded by Eckert to accept the bid from Antigo Construction and award the work to them, based on their bid of $1.50 per square yard, for an estimated $22,500 worth of work. Motion carried unanimously.

There was general discussion about the 2002 budget for the Highway Department. Among the specific concerns expressed was the need to request funding for those projects that were deferred from the 2001 budget. Specifically to include the proposed addition to the Cedarburg Shop and as a new item, the rubblization and reconstruction of CTH ‘V’.

Accounts payable in the amount of $54,662.67 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of May 25^th in the amount of $68,553.56 was approved.

Motion by Eckert, seconded by Grosklaus to adjourn at 11:30 am. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Dreblow
Highway Commissioner

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May 17, 2001

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. Also present were Administrative Coordinator Meaux and Corporation Counsel Kenealy. Several representatives of Payne and Dolan including Lynne Broydich, Bill Tesch and Clint Wenninger were present. Also in attendance were Town of Belgium Chairman Francis Kleckner, Plan Commission member Scott Bucher and Ozaukee Press reporter Bill Schanen. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of May 3, 2001 as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The committee agreed that the meeting tentatively scheduled for June 15^th will be held on June 14^th although Kaul, Eckert and Dreblow will not be in attendance.

The committee agreed to change the order of the agenda and address item 3. Broydich discussed the need for an aggregate source within Ozaukee County. Wenniger displayed a visual presentation of the proposed quarry site, showing views from different positions. Wenninger answered questions from those present. Bucher spoke for the town of Belgium and requested that the Highway Committee not interfere with a local town issue. The representatives of Payne & Dolan, the town of Belgium and the press left the meeting.

Superintendents Tackes and Banton joined the meeting.

Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (e) for the purpose of deliberation of the acquisition of public property. A roll call was taken. All members voting aye, the motion was passed. Discussion followed. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to reconvene to open session. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The session was declared open.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications:

· WisDOT Connector Express – The legislature has approved an additional $8.5 million to the budget for the past winter season.

· Aqua View Homeowners – Request for additional signing at sub-division entrance. Referred to the city of Mequon.

· WisDOT – Letter recommending snow mobile trail crossings

of reconstructed STH 57 at median openings only.

· WisDOT – Dreblow reviewed the maintenance agreement for traffic control for the motion sensor. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to approve and sign the agreement. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reported on his and Kaul’s meeting with the city of Mequon Public Works Committee. WisDOT is attempting to acquire Mequon’s approval of the STH 181 intersection designs. Dreblow indicated that he believes that approval by the city of Mequon is not necessary.

Dreblow reviewed construction projects as follows:

· Waubeka Shop – The cost of the project is higher than budgeted.

· CTH ‘W’, Zedler Lane to Sunnydale – A contract amendment in the mount of $28,449.90 for removal of temporary pavement has been approved by WisDOT. The project is proceeding.

· ‘LL’ Bridge – The project has been deemed complete and there are no additional charges.

· Boat Storage – Dreblow has received proposals from Saukville Plumbing ($2,313.00) and Bergen Plumbing ($2,682.00) for sewer and water lines. He will also obtain proposals for gas and electric. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to accept the low proposal for sewer and water. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Air Compressor at Waubeka Shed – Dreblow informed the committee that foreman Paulus would like a new air compressor. Proposals from Ingersol Rand ($1,875.00) and Brad Ragan ($2,099.00) were reviewed. No money was budgeted for purchase of a compressor in 2001. Dreblow will advise Paulus to budget the purchase for 2002.

The fund transfer for the Waubeka shop was approved and signed by the committee.

Meyers left the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $25,205.89 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of May 11^th in the amount of $68,843.22 was approved.

Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll,

Office Manager

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May 3, 2001

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. Also present were County Board Chair Kate Smith and Personnel Director Jim Zwerlein. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2001 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The committee agreed to address item 4(a), increased work time. Dreblow explained that he and Carroll were the only non-represented employees not scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Zwerlein reviewed the county pay scales. Motion by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve the request for increased work time for Dreblow and Carroll and forward the request to the Personnel Committee for consideration. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Zwerlein left the meeting.

The committee agreed to hold the Highway Committee Meeting of May 31^st at the Waubeka Shop.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:

· Guenther Property – Dreblow met with the property owners. They are asking $590,000 for the entire 150 acres. Dreblow has engaged Didier Realty to do an appraisal on the property. The appraisal will be completed by May 11^th and will be considered at the May 17^th Highway Committee meeting.

· Payne & Dolan Inc. – Has requested to meet with the highway committee at its next meeting.

· WisDOT – E-Mail regarding additional funding to cover winter maintenance expenditures.

· WisDOT – Connector Express newsletter.

Supervisor Wirth joined the meeting. He informed the committee that there is interest in putting an additional antenna at the CTH ‘KK’ radio tower site. The committee expressed their thanks to Supervisor Wirth for his efforts and authorized Supervisor Wirth to continue to negotiate for added revenue for an additional antenna. Wirth left the meeting.

Dreblow reviewed his meeting with representatives of WisDOT and the city of Mequon regarding design and reconstruction of the Highland, Freistadt and Pioneer Road intersections with STH 181. The city of Mequon would like WisDOT to do moderate improvements at Highland and Freistadt with a raised rumble strip in place of a median. The city would also like to give consideration to the Pioneer Road intersection as designed and the Public Works Committee would like to meet with the Highway Committee. The Highway Committee indicated it will stand firm on the full improvement of the Pioneer Road intersection as per the Memo of Understanding from Governor Thompson. Dreblow will attend the May 15^th Public Works meeting to confirm the county’s position.

Dreblow reviewed prior year asphalt mix and crushed gravel production costs. Dreblow proposed setting the 2001 gravel price at $4.00 per ton and asphalt mix price at $23.00 per ton. Motion by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the recommended prices. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the summer hour schedule and options for the week of July 4^th. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to work four 8 hour days, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the week of July 4^th. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Smith left the meeting.

Dreblow summarized the proposals for purchase of a continuous leak detection system for the Port Washington fuel tanks. The proposals were as follows:

Interstate Pump & Tank $1,307.90

Uni-pump $1,500.00 to $2,000.00

Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to accept the proposal from Interstate Pump & Tank. All members voting aye, the motion passed.

Accounts payable in the amount of $22,025.21 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of April 27^th in the amount of $69,426.46 was approved.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll

Office Manager

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April 19, 2001

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, Uselding and Eckert. Myers and Grosklaus were excused. Also present were Superintendent Banton, Superintendent Tackes and Office Manager Carroll. Commissioner Dreblow was expected to arrive shortly, after attending a Technical Resources Committee Meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Moegenburg joined the meeting. The Moegenburgs have requested a variance to the access control ordinance, for a second driveway entrance to their property at 1580 North Green Bay Rd. (CTH ‘O’). The committee discussed the request and advised Mr. Moegenburg that there may be alternatives that would not require a second access and comply with the ordinance. Mr. Moegenburg indicated his willingness to consider this option. Commissioner Dreblow joined the meeting. There was additional discussion. Dreblow suggested that the Moegenburgs consider abandoning the current access and relocating the driveway. This would not require a variance and could be approved by staff. The Moegenburgs will consider their options and make a decision. Motion by Eckert and second by Uselding to deny the request by the Moegenburgs for a variance to the access control ordinance. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The minutes of the April 5^th meeting were reviewed. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to approve the minutes as corrected. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications.

· Supervisor Sandy Wirth – Proposed amendment to ground lease at CTH ‘LL’ radio tower site. Wirth would like to negotiate an amendment allowing multiple antennas. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to authorize Supervisor Wirth to negotiate an amendment to the lease agreement of September 12, 1995. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Fiber Optics Cable - Dreblow reported that he had attended the Technology Resources Committee meeting and that relocation of the fiber optics cable will proceed.

· Anti-Icing - There will be a Liquid Snow & Ice Control Training Seminar conducted in Madison on April 25, 2001. The seminar is being conducted by Wisconsin Salt Co., LLC. The department would like to send three (3) employees to the session. Registration is $10.00 per person. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to approve the attendance of three employees at the seminar. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

· Town of Fredonia – Kaul reviewed a letter requesting the county consider the reconstruction of CTH ‘H’ from CTH ‘Z’ to Camp Awana Road.

· WisDOT – A staff meeting between WisDOT, the County and the city of Mequon, will be held at the Highway Department office on April 25^th to discuss progress on the reconstruction of the intersection of STH 181 and CTH ‘C’.

· WisDOT Connector Express – It has be determined that the damage to the Hoan Bridge was due to a joint failure combined with extreme weather.

· WisDOT – Secretary Mulcahy has issued a press release discussing financing highway construction, improvements and maintenance. Mulcahy supports the continued indexing of the state fuel tax. The cost of rebuilding the Marquette Interchange will be approximately $133 million.

· City of Mequon – has responded to the residents of Linde Court regarding their concerns about the intersection of County Line Road and CTH ‘W’. The city will request that the county conduct a traffic study after current reconstruction of CTH ‘W’ is complete. Dreblow will direct staff to inspect the intersection and report to the committee.

The following construction projects were reviewed.

· Waubeka Shop Addition – A quote has been received from Dave Schueller Painting & Maintenance of Belgium, LLC to paint the inside of the garage addition at a cost of $1,480.00. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to accept the proposal. All members voting aye, the motion passed.

· CTH ‘C’ at Green Bay Road – It is expected that Musson Bros. Will begin to complete the punch list soon. Replacement of the overhead stop signs with larger signs has priority. The dip in the roadway will also be repaired.

· WisDOT – The STH 60 bridge over I-43 will be closed to traffic on April 23,2001.

· Asphalt Oil Prices – Al Bernhagen of Koch Materials joined the meeting. Quotes were received as follows:

Product Koch Materials Henry Meigs

PG & AC – All Grades $192.00/ton $190.05/ton
CRS & HFRS Emulsion .7702/gal .7645/gal
CRS-2P & FRS-2P 1.0202/gal 1.0145/gal
Application Charge .10/gal .10/gal

Bernhagen will send a letter of confirmation agreeing to supply his products at the same price as Henry Meigs. Bernhagen asked the committee to consider using the Nova Chip application process. He will notify the county when an application is available for viewing. Bernhagen left the meeting. As in previous years, purchases of oil will be split between the two suppliers.

The department will conduct traffic counts on CTH ‘LL at STH 33 and on CTH ‘V’.

Dreblow reported on the Traffic Safety Committee meeting held March 28^th. Stop lines will be repainted, southbound on CTH ‘Y', closer to it’s intersection with STH 60. It does not appear that overhead stop signs are needed at the intersection of CTH ‘KK’ and CTH ‘LL’. There has been a complaint regarding the location of the stop line at the intersection of Green Bay Road and CTH ‘C’. Dreblow explained that a cross walk is to be painted at that location and the stop line is in the correct location.

Dreblow informed the committee that he was a speaker at the last Kiwanis meeting.

The request for a fund transfer was reviewed. A cost center expense budget needed to be established for the STH 33 bridge repair. The committee signed the transfer request and the support document.

Superintendent Tackes reported on his attendance at the Snow Conference in Indianapolis. There is equipment on the market which can create salt brine at a lesser cost that purchasing liquid calcium chloride. There are also state funds available for application equipment.

The committee signed the meeting attendance report.

Accounts payable in the amount of $80,354.88 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of April 13, 2001 in the amount of $69,800.31 was approved.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll,

Office Manager

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April 5, 2001

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, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Supervisor Grosklaus was excused. Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux joined the meeting. Motion by Eckert and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of March 22^nd as corrected. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow and the committee discussed the CMAQ grant for a compressed natural gas facility. Motion by Eckert and second by Uselding to award the CNG facility to Tri-Par Oil of Saukville. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. The cost to Tri-Par will be approximately $70,000.00 and the facility should be operable by late summer.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications.

· Payne & Dolan Inc. – P & D will meet with the Highway Committee to discuss P & D proceeding with the permit application for a quarry on the Becker farm in the town of Belgium.

· City of Mequon – The city has applied for 2004-2005 STP-U funding for reconstruction of Pioneer Road from Klug Lane to Green Bay Road.

· City of Mequon – Letter to Kapur & Associates regarding inclusion of the design of Venture Court and design of the median for storm water management. The committee has no objection to these inclusions but will not participate in either because they are local issues.

· WisDOT – Letter recognizing the cooperation of the Highway Department and the department efforts in completing the repairs to the STH 33 bridge ahead of schedule.

· City of Cedarburg – Letter to Frank Rivera at WisDOT requesting an exception to standards for the 8’ wide section of bicycle path to be paved as part of the county path. Both the city of Cedarburg and the village of Grafton have assigned their bicycle path grants to the County.

· WisDOT – STH Bridge Funds have been increased. Ozaukee county has a balance of $898,000 for new projects.

Superintendent Banton joined the meeting.

Dreblow, Banton, Meaux and the committee discussed the employee Milwaukee Brewer’s baseball outing scheduled for June 16^th. Meaux and Banton left the meeting.

The access control variance request was postponed until the April 19^th meeting.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. He compared the tractor/mower bids opened March 22^nd. Leppla recommended the committee accept the bid of Miller & Boeldt. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to accept the bid of Miller & Boeldt in the amount of $57,284, including radio. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Leppla opened bids for purchase of a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck as follows

Five Corners GMC $23,303.05
Schmidt Bros. Dodge $21,723.00
Bob Fish GMC $22,670.00
Lochen Ford $23,098.00

Each bid met all specifications. Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to accept the bid of Schmidt Bros. Dodge in the amount of $21,723.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Leppla would like to purchase a new tire changing machine. He will obtain proposals.

Leppla advised the committee that a used 90 ton press brake is budgeted for purchase in 2001. A used mechanical press would cost approximately $20,000. Leppla has a proposal for purchase of a new hydraulic press plus attachments for approximately $30.000. The committee directed Leppla to look for a used hydraulic press.

Dreblow advised the committee that the Finance Committee approved sending only one employee to the Snow Conference in Indianapolis. Superintendent Tackes will attend.

Superintendent Banton rejoined the meeting. Banton explained a grader cross slope indicator system and how it would be cost effective to purchase a system. A system is estimated to cost $16,000.00. A fund transfer from truck outlay to graders has been prepared for committee approval. Motion by Eckert and second by Myers to approve purchase of a cross slope indicator system and approve the request for a fund transfer in the amount of $16,000.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Banton will prepare a cost analysis for presentation to the Finance Committee at it’s April 27^th meeting.

Banton advised the committee that a building has collapsed onto the right-of-way of CTH ‘O’ south of Cedar Creek Road and is obstructing vision. Banton will request the property owner remove the building.

Uselding left

· Assembly Bill #6 – will limit county liability for roadway maintenance

· KETTL Commission - Work is in progress on the possible restructuring of local government. For more information WCHA has a web link

· Committee & Commissioner Responsibilities – Were reviewed as per state statute. There is also a WCHA link to this item.

· Summer Highway Conference – Will be held at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells. Carroll was directed to make room reservations.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications:

· Hwy 33 Bridge Damage & Repair – Repairs are tentatively planned for the week of 3/5 and the bridge will be closed for everyone except emergency vehicles and school buses. It will be open on weekends. Message boards will be set out stating this.

· Fund Transfer – The Buildings Committee has approved roof repairs for the Modern Equipment building. A transfer from the General Fund was prepared by the County Clerk for consideration by the County Board.

· Transit Committee – Possibility of Highway Department doing maintenance on vans and taxis.

· City of Mequon – The city will conduct a public meeting on January 25^th to review the proposed design of CTH ‘W’. Letters of comment, from Mequon Lawn and Garden, Bill Kovacek and Supervisor Warren Stumpe, were provided to the committee.

· City of Mequon – Letter from Mayor Nuernberg confirming that the Mequon Plan Commission will update their transportation plan.

· Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates – Letter from ‘W’ project engineer Andreshak reporting on project progress and advising that construction has been suspended for the winter.

· City of Mequon – Copy of a letter from Jon Garms to the Common Council regarding policy change in salt application for remainder of current winter season.

· City of Cedarburg – Letter to city of Mequon from Administrator Clint Gridley requesting installation of signals at intersection of Pioneer Road and Green Bay Road.

· Village of Fredonia – Letter to WisDOT, Deb Duquaine, from Al Newman requesting signals at intersection of STH 57 and CTH ‘H’.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

Dreblow met with town of Cedarburg and WisDOT officials on January 22^nd to discuss improvements to the intersection of STH 60 and CTH ‘Y’. The southbound stop line will be moved. Signals are not warranted at this time.

Dreblow advised the committee that he will discuss with town of Saukville officials, the County’s interest in purchasing the Guenther property for it’s gravel and continuing the crushing and hot mix operations at the Lakeland site.

Leppla reported on the tri-axle bids. The low bid of Cooley’s Inc. did not include the full wheel lockup option. After adding the option the bid was recalculated at $63,398.00. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to accept the bid of V & H in the amount of $63,133.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow advised the committee that there were 9 applicants for the mechanic position. Four applicants were interviewed and ranked. The committee suggested that one of the applicants be interviewed a second time. There were 77 applicants for the equipment operator position. A list of approximately 20 applicants will be prepared for a first interview.

Kaul left the meeting.

The labor payroll of January 19,2001 in the amount of $77,885.43 was approved. Accounts payable in the amount of $167,570.72 were audited and approved for payment.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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March 8, 2001

Port Washington, WI

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

Myers requested a few minutes to address the committee. Myers informed the committee that she was very disappointed in their action to approve the design of STH ‘W’ as a four lane divided road.

Greg Rausch arid Hans Kirkgaard requested the opportunity to address the committee. Each thanked the committee for their commitment to the reconstruction of CTH ‘W’ and although disappointed in the committee’s decision they wanted to show their appreciation for considering the T.W.T.L. alternative. Rausch and Kirkgaard left the meeting.

Kaul read a letter from Bill Schanen regarding the increased truck traffic on CTH ‘C’ south of Port Washington. He requested that the county limit truck traffic. Dreblow will review state statutes to determine if the committee has that authority.

Roger Prosser and Roger Maas appeared to request a variance to the access control ordinance for an additional driveway on 0TH ‘H’ at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Dreblow explained that the church has purchased property to the west of the church and would like to install an additional driveway. The property currently has one driveway and there is a driveway on the current church property. An additional driveway would not meet the distance requirements. It was suggested that if the new driveway were entrance only, it could be approved. Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve a variance for safety reasons to allow an additional driveway on the west side of the property, 100 feet east of the existing driveway, no wider than 14’ from face of curb to face of curb, for ingress only. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. A revised plan will be submitted to the department along with the permit application.

Dreblow reported on progress of the Waubeka garage addition.

The committee reviewed the proposed lease with Milwaukee SMSA Limited Partnership for access to the U. S. Cellular tower at the Pioneer Road park & ride lot. The county would receive $750.UO per month for access. Moved by GroskIaus and second by Myers to support Supervisor Wirth’s efforts and negotiations. All members present voting aye, the motion passed,

At 9:30 the Public Informational Meeting for the CTH ‘I’ bridge over Cedar Creek began. Interested parties were in attendance. Jeff Koch and Kirk Nelson, representing Westbrook Engineering, conducted a presentation regarding design, right-of-way and effects on property owners. The bridge currently has a sufficiency rating of 442. Bridges are eligible for replacement when sufficiency falls below 50. The current load carrying capacity is 10 tons, which does not meet current specifications of 125 tons. The bridge replacement is estimated to cost $400,000.00. The goal is to complete the design by October with bids being let in earIy 2002. Work should be completed by early fall. There are no other construction projects which would conflict with the bridge replacement. The public informational meeting was ended.

Dreblow advised the committee that he was meeting with WisDOT regarding the design of the CTH ‘H’ & STH 57 park & ride lot, on March 14^th. There will be a meeting on the Bicycle Path project March 1 5fh. Dreblow and Carroll will meet with F.E.M.A. on March 16^th.

Dreblow reviewed his meeting with town of Saukville officials regarding the gravel pit operation.

Due to the Summer Highway Conference the committee will meet on Friday, June 15^th.

Accounts payable in the amount of $34,529.96 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of March 2^nd in the amount of $70,738.09 was approved.

Moved by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to adjourn at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

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James Uselding, Secretary

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March 1,2001

Port Washington, WI

The Ozaukee County Highway Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman KauI at 8:30 a.m. Committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert were present. Also in attendance were Commissioner Dreblow, Superintendents Banton and Leppla, Office Manager Carroll, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, County Board Chair Smith, County Board Supervisors Egelhoff, Stumpe, Kulfan and Pape. From the city of Mequon, Mayor Nuernberg, Administrator Szymborski, Engineer Hoppe and Aldermen Cutler, Adams and Seider were in attendance. Also present were others interested in the design of CTH ‘W’.

Kaul addressed those present. Under Wisconsin Statute 83.015 the Qzaukee County Highway Commission has the authority to reconstruct county trunk highways. This meeting is being held to approve the final design of CTH ‘W’ (Port Washington Road) from Glen Oaks Lane to STH 161 (Mequon Road).

Tom Foht, representing the engineering firm of Kapur & Associates, reviewed the proposed design. Foht provided displays of various design alternatives. The first item discussed was moving of the centerline approximately 11’ to the east of the existing centerline. Dr. Jay was concerned about parking space and Mr. Janisch utility location. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to approve moving the centerline approximately 11’ to the east of the existing centerline. A roll call was taken. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The second item of discussion was the type and location of the bicycle lane. The first alternative would be a paved bike path on the west right-of-way and sidewalk on the east. The second alternative would be an on pavement 4’ paved lane on each side of the roadway. Mayor Nuernberg spoke in favor of an on pavement bike lane. Janisch and Rausch spoke in favor of a design with the least effect on parking and landscaping. Dreblow stressed that this would not be an auxiliary lane as it would only be an additional 4’ of pavement. Moved by Myers and second by Uselding to approve the design of an on pavement bike accommodation. A roll call was taken. All members voting aye, the motion passed.

The last item was whether to construct the roadway with a raised median or with a two way left turn lane (center lane) in the segment of road from the entrance to Market Square north to Homestead Trail. Foht discussed the two alternatives. Mayor Nuernberg spoke, on behalf of the city of Mequon, in favor of a raised median and reaffirmed the Mequon Common Council recommendation. Foht indicated that with either design. 130 feet of right-of-way was needed. A T.W.T.L. would have 71 feet of pavement and a14 foot terrace on each side. A divided road would have two, 28 foot traffic lanes and a 30 foot median, of which approximately 23 feet would be grass. Foht stressed that a divided roadway would not be designed to accommodate truck u-turns. Alderman Seider, Alderwoman Adams and Alderman Cutler spoke in favor of a divided road with a raised median. County Supervisor Stumpe feels that the job of the Highway Commission is to insure traffic is accommodated and that ingress and egress is a local issue. Supervisor Kulfan indicated he was in support of a median design which his constituents favored. Mr. Frankard, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gannon and Ms. Wickwlre spoke in favor of a divided road. Mr. Kirkgaard, Mr. Leo Rausch and Mr. Greg Rausch spoke in favor of a T.W.T.L. Dreblow acknowledged that both designs were considered safe roadways. Potential accidents on each design are of a different nature. Traffic flow is comparable.

Kaul declared there would be no additional discussion. Kaul stated that he was in favor of a consistent design. Grosklaus spoke in favor of business accessibility. Eckert spoke regarding access to 1-43 and battles between neighbors. He indicated his belief that the Mequon Common Council did not look at the overall picture. Myers reminded those present that the area of contention was only 600’ long.

Moved by Grosklaus and second by Myers to support a T.W.T.L. design for the section of road from Market Square to Homestead Trail. A roll call was taken. Grosklaus and Myers voted aye, KauI and Uselding voted nay, Eckert acknowledged his presence. Kenealy opined that the motion was tied and thereby defeated.

Moved by Kaul and second by Uselding to support a divided roadway with a raised median for the entire length of the project. A roll call was taken. Kaul and Uselding voted aye, Grosklaus and Myers voted nay, Eckert acknowledged his presence. Kenealy opined that the motion was tied and thereby defeated.

Discussion followed. Eckert declared he wanted assurance that the appropriate signing be installed as to direct traffic wanting to return to 1-43. Dreblow confirmed that signing was under the authority of the Highway Commission and would be adequate.

Moved by Eckert and second by Uselding to reconsider the question of a divided road with raised median. Kaul, Uselding and Eckert voting aye, Myers and Grosklaus voting nay, the motion passed.

Moved by Eckert and second by Uselding to support a divided roadway with raised median for the entire length of the project. A roll call was taken. Kaul, Uselding and Eckert voting aye, Grosklaus and Myers voting nay, the motion was passed.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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February 22, 2001

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, Superintendents Banton and Tackes and Office Manager Carroll. Commissioner Dreblow was excused. Moved by Eckert and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of January 25th and February 8th as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

The following communications and correspondence were reviewed and discussed.

Representative Tim Hoven - Letter to Governor Thompson regarding the scheduled reconstruction of STH 32 in 2007. Hoven is troubled by the lack of concern by W1sDOT with the dangerous condition of the road. Banton reviewed the WisDOT six-year plan, which calls for reconstruction in 2004. Banton will contact WisDOT to confirm the reconstruction schedule.

FABCO Equipment - Equipment Management seminar March 20^th at Olympia Village.

W1sDOT Newsletter - Reappointment of Terry Mulcahy. Appointment of Dewayne Johnson as Deputy Director of District #2.

W1sDOT - Local Transportation Funding Program Symposium to be held at Zoo Center.

CTH ‘W’ - Letter from Mr. Burke regarding proposed design.

City of Mequon - Reply to request by city of Cedarburg for installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Green Bay Road and Pioneer Road. At this time signals are not warranted.

The following construction projects were reviewed.

Waubeka Garage Addition - Poor soil has been found at the southeast corner of the existing building. Architect Paul Ehrlich was concerned about settlement. The poor soil has been removed. A change order has been approved for four additional courses of block. This will cost an additional $2,200.00.

Boat Storage Building - Construction has begun.

Bike Trail - Preliminary plans ore complete. A lease for the WEPCO right-of- way has been signed. The bridge design has been approved. Banton has estimated that 12,000 tons of asphalt will be needed for the project.

WisDOT held PASER training session at the Highway Department on February 6th. The county’s pavement management program is operational.

The current salt inventory is 6,000 tons.

Commissioner Dreblow, Superintendent Banton and Administrative Coordinator Meaux met with town. of Saukville officials regarding the Guenther property.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

Banton advised the committee that interviews for the equipment operator position have been concluded. Banton, Tackes and Leppla discussed the interviews. Banton reviewed the eligibility list that has been prepared and recommended that the position be offered to candidate #1. The committee agreed.

Carroll reviewed the operating fund transfer. The committee took no action. The transfer will go to the Finance Committee and the County Board without a recommendation from the Highway Committee.

Leppla reviewed the bids for dump bodies, plows and spreaders. Leppla recommended and the committee approved the following purchases.

Moved by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to purchase one 12’ Henke reversible plow from Casper’s Truck Equipment at a cost of $4,400.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

• Moved by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to purchase one trailer hitch from Monroe Truck Equipment at a cost of $11,611.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

• Moved by Grosklaus and second by Myers to purchase one Schmidt Patrol Wing from Schmidt Engineering .& Equipment at a cost of $3,132.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

• Moved by Eckert and second by Uselding to purchase one Monroe Tailgate Salt Spreader from Monroe Truck Equipment at a cost of $1,528.00. All members present voting aye the motion passed.

• Moved by Uselding and second by Eckert to purchase one dump body from Casper Truck Equipment at a cost of $6,643.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

• Motion by Uselding and second by Eckert to purchase one Hft axle from Casper Truck Equipment at a cost of $2,943.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

• Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to purchase one hydraulic pump and valve assembly from Spellman Trailers at a cost of $11,000.00.

All-members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Leppla left the meeting.

Banton requested the committee approve sending two employees to the North American Snow Conference, sponsored by the American Public Works Association which will be held April 8th through April 11th, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Registration is $450.00 per person. Moved by Uselding and second by Eckert to send two employees to the meeting. All-members present voting aye, the motion passed. Carroll was directed to prepare a request for Finance Committee approval for out of state conference attendance.

Accounts payable in the amount of $34,090.41 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of February 2, 2001 in the amount of $75,492.73 was approved.

The agenda for the special Highway Committee meeting on March 1^st was discussed

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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February 8, 2001

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 am. Present were Committee members Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus, Uselding and Eckert, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Also present was city of Port Washington Attorney Gerald Antoine and County Supervisor Gus Wirth.

The committee agreed to address agenda item 6. Dreblow reviewed the history of the speed limits on 0TH ‘LL’ from the east city limits to the south city limits. The speed by county ordinance is 55 mph. The city has erected signs with a 35 mph from Park Knoll Lane to the bridge over Sauk Creek and 45 mph from north of the bridge over STH 33 to the intersection of 8TH 32. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Myers to change the speed limit from the east city limits to west of the shopping center driveway to 35 mph, the speed limit to 55 mph from west of the shopping center driveway to north of the STH 33 bridge and 45 mph from north of the STH 33 bridge to the intersection with STH 32. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Dreblow reviewed the history of the speed limits on CTH ‘CC’. The county limit is 40 mph and the city limit is 35 mph. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Myers to change the speed limit to 35 mph for the entire length of the road. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Antoine left the meeting.

Wirth asked Dreblow to confirm that there was no contaminated soil at the Pioneer Road Park & Ride Lot. Wirth is negotiating with Ameritech for tower access. Dreblow stated that, to the best of his knowledge, the site is clean.

Dreblow informed the committee that he has been asked to serve on the SEWRPC Re-

gional Freeway Advisory Sub-Committee.

The committee set March 1st as the date for a special meeting regarding the final decision on design of CTH ‘W’ from Mequon Road to Glen Oaks Lane. Dreblow gave out copies of a letter from Bill Kovacek, regarding the design as proposed by the city of Mequon.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

The following bids were opened:

Vendor Dump Body Axle Pump Valve TOTAL

Spellman Trailers 7,425.00 3,100.00 2,400.00 8,600.00 21,525.00

Casper Truck Equipment 6,643.00 2,943.00 2,500.00 8,836.00 20,924.00

Monroe Truck Equipment 8,200.00 3,311.00 12,904.00 24,415.00

Brake & Equipment 8,055.00 2,970.00 2,737.00 3684.00 22,446.00

12’ Plow 8’ Wing Hitch Spreader TOTAL

Monroe Truck Equipment 3,677.00 4,220.00 1,611.00 1,528.00 11,036.00

Spellman Trailers 3,735.00 - 1,675.00 1,850.00 7,260.00

Casper Truck Equipment 4,400.00 4,754.00 1,093.00 1,628.00 11,875.00

Brake & Equipment 4,624.00 4,571.00 1,822.00 1,588.00 12,605.00

Schmidt Engineering & Equip 5,083.00 3,132.00 1,472.00 - 9,687.00

Schmidt Engineering & Equip 4,856.00 - 1,795.00 - 6,651.00

Leppla will review the bids and report back to the committee with a recommendation.

Dreblow reported that he would like to offer the mechanic position to Scott Palubiski, wages starting at the one-year rate. Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to offer Scott Palubiski the position at $16.81 per hour. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Dreblow will set up interviews next week for the equipment operator position.

Dreblow advised the committee that Waubeka Foreman Paulus would like waste oil burner to heat the new addition at Waubeka at the cost of approximately $10,000. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve a change to the contract for installation of a waste oil heater. Kaul, Myers, Grosklaus and Uselding voting aye, Eckert voting nay, the motion passed.

Dreblow reviewed the proposed bike path bridge over the Milwaukee River. The P. S. &

E. will be submitted to the state in April. A contract for bridge construction will be let in August or September. Construction on the path can begin upon receipt of an approved and signed A.U.P.

Dreblow has been in contact with the builder of the boat storage building. Construction should begin in March.

Grosklaus and Eckert left the meeting.

Accounts payable in the amount of $80,463.50 were audited and approved for payment.

The labor payroll of February 2nd in the amount of $71,483.19 was approved.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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January 25, 2001

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, Eckert, Grosklaus and Uselding, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Myers was excused. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the January 11th meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow and Kaul reported on the Winter Highway Conference as follows:

• Assembly Bill #6— will limit county liability for roadway maintenance

KETTL Commission - Work is in progress on the possible restructuring of local

government. For more information WCHA has a web link

Committee & Commissioner Responsibilities — Were reviewed as per state

statute. There is also a WCHA link to this item.

Summer Highway Conference — Will be held at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells.

Carroll was directed to make room reservations.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications:

Hwy 33 Bridge Damage & Repair — Repairs are tentatively planned for the

week of 3/5 and the bridge will be closed for everyone except emergency vehicles and school buses. It will be open on weekends. Message boards will be set

out stating this.

Fund Transfer — The Buildings Committee has approved roof repairs for the

Modern Equipment building. A transfer from the General Fund was prepared by

the County Clerk for consideration by the County Board.

Transit Committee — Possibility of Highway Department doing maintenance on

vans and taxis.

City of Mequon — The city will conduct a public meeting on January 25th to re-

view the proposed design of CTH ‘W’. Letters of comment, from Mequon Lawn

and Garden, Bill Kovacek and Supervisor Warren Stumpe, were provided to the

committee.

City of Mequon — Letter from Mayor Nuernberg confirming that the Mequon Plan

Commission will update their transportation plan.

Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates — Letter from ‘W’ project engi-

neer Andreshak reporting on project progress and advising that construction has

been suspended for the winter.

City of Mequon — Copy of a letter from Jon Garms to the Common Council re-

garding policy change in salt application for remainder of current winter season.

City of Cedarburg — Letter to city of Mequon from Administrator Clint Gridley re-

questing installation of signals at intersection of Pioneer Road and Green Bay

Road.

Village of Fredonia — Letter to WisDOT, Deb Duquaine, from Al Newman re-

questing signals at intersection of STH 57 and CTH ‘H’.

Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

Dreblow met with town of Cedarburg and WisDOT officials on January 22nd to dis-

cuss improvements to the intersection of STH 60 and CTH ‘Y’. The southbound stop

line will be moved. Signals are not warranted at this time.

Dreblow advised the committee that he will discuss with town of Saukville officials,

the County’s interest in purchasing the Guenther property for it’s gravel and continu-

ing the crushing and hot mix operations at the Lakeland site.

Leppla reported on the tn-axle bids. The low bid of Cooley’s Inc. did not include the

full wheel lockup option. After adding the option the bid was recalculated at

$63,398.00. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Eckert to accept the bid of V & H in the amount of $63,133.00. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Dreblow advised the committee that there were 9 applicants for the mechanic posi-

tion. Four applicants were interviewed and ranked. The committee suggested that

one of the applicants be interviewed a second time. There were 77 applicants for

the equipment operator position. A list of approximately 20 applicants will be pre-

pared for a first interview.

Kaul left the meeting.

The labor payroll of January 19,2001 in the amount of $77,885.43 was approved.

Accounts payable in the amount of $167,570.72 were audited and approved for

payment.

Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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January 11, 2001

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 excused. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the December 28^th meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion passed. Grosklaus requested that his reservations for the Winter Highway Conference be cancelled. He will not be able to attend.

Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications:

· Post card from vacationing Eckert

· WisDOT - Newsletter – 2001 – 2003 Budget

· Winter Highway Conference – Hospitality Invitations

· Kathleen Jacobson – Lease extension for Guenther Gravel Pit.

· Payne & Dolan – Letter of Commitment to provide Ozaukee County with needed gravel from proposed quarry.

· Village of Grafton – Safety Marker Equipment & Sales LLC has asked the village to install as a test project, a plowable pavement marker manufactured by the company. The village is in support of installing the markers on CTH ‘O’ to identify the bike path. The county agreed to support the test project if there was no cost to the county and the roadway was restored at the end of the test.

· Town of Cedarburg – Resolution requesting safety improvements at intersection of STH 60 and CTH ‘Y’.

· WisDOT – Response to town of Cedarburg request, meeting set for January 22^nd.

· Mr. & Mrs. Chase – Closing of bridge over I-43 at STH 60, for construction will impact their businesses, Ghost Town Tavern and Antique Mall.

· Mequon Public Works Committee meeting – Kaul reported that he and Dreblow had attended the public works meeting on January 2^nd. The committee agreed that Pioneer Road, from Green Bay Road to Klug Lane, was under the maintenance authority of the city of Mequon and that improvements to this portion if roadway are the responsibility of the city.

Construction projects were reviewed:

· STH 57 - Dreblow reviewed the proposed signalization of the intersection of CTH ‘A’ and STH 57. The intersection does meet warrants for the installation of signals. WisDOT would like input from the county before making a decision on signal installation. The state is considering two options, installation of signals or installation of conduit for future signalization. Motion by Uselding and second by Myers to support installation of signals with a design that supports pedestrian traffic. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.

· STH 32 – WisDOT, Ozaukee County and city of Port Washington representatives met to discuss the time table for reconstruction of STH 32. The construction will involve two separate projects. The first within the city of Port Washington, estimated to cost $3.5 million. The second from the Port Washington city limits to the I-43 interchange, estimated to cost $9 million. At this time there are no funds available for construction if the projects are pushed forward. The city of Port Washington has indicated that it will proceed with utility work in the hope that funds become available. Right of way acquisition will begin as soon as possible.

Shop Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. The following bids for purchase of one tri-axle truck chassis were opened:

· Badger Truck Center – One Sterling, Model LT9500, 60 Days $63,680.00

· Badger Truck Center – One Sterling, Model LT9500, Immediate 68,212.00

· Truck Country – One Freightliner, Model FLD112SD 65,128.00

· Cooley’s – One International, Model 2674, 90 Days 63,398.00

· V & H Inc – One Sterling, Model LT9500, 60 Days 63,133.00

Leppla will review the bids and make a recommendation at the next meeting.

Leppla discussed the damage done to carbide plow blades by the raised pavement markers on I-43. The county will no longer use carbide blades and WisDOT will be billed for the blades replaced in December. Leppla left the meeting.

2000 tons of salt have been ordered from Cargill Inc. at a cost of 47.22 per ton. The blended price per ton of salt for the remainder of the winter will be approximately $32.00 per ton. It appears that a transfer of funds will be needed to cover December snow removal expenses. Carroll will report to the committee at a future meeting.

Accounts payable for 2000, in the amount of $62,343.07 were audited and approved for payment. Accounts payable for 2001, in the amount $13,667.83 were audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of January 5, 2001 in the amount of $125,119.39 was approved.

Motion by Grosklaus and second by Myers to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Uselding, Secretary

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