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December 23, 2003
Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway
Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul,
Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow, Office
Manager Carroll and Administrative Coordinator Meaux.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to approve the minutes of the December 11th
meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted. Tom Lanser of Gremmer &
Assoc. and Scott Solverson and Michael Kalnbach of Earth-Tech joined
the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlich & Assoc.
Announcement of the completion of the new office location in Mequon.
Assembly Bill 255 The Governor has vetoed
the bill which would limit county liability for failure to repair.
WisDOT Frozen road rules are in effect on
northern highways.
CMAQ Grants Ozaukee County has been awarded
grants for transit advertising projects, U-Bus Connector and a
bicycle bridge over I-43. The county did not budget the local share
for the U-Bus Connector and will not accept the grant. A local share
of $243,000 is necessary in order to construct the bicycle bridge.
The county will attempt to raise the local share through private
donations.
Construction projects were reviewed as follows:
CTH I Lanser reported that the DNR has
not yet approved the ground water mitigation plan. Gremmer will
resubmit the environmental documents. There has been no response, by
WisDOT, to the request for hazard elimination program funding of the
intersection reconstruction portion of the project. Lanser left the
meeting.
CTH W and CTH T Intersection Solverson
and Kalnbach reviewed the plans of the project. Turn lanes and areas
of curb and gutter were reviewed. The cost estimate of the project
is $633,500, including paving and $436,300 if county forces would do
the paving. Bids will be requested with and without including the
paving. The project will be closed to through traffic during
construction and a marked detour will be included. Earth-Tech will
provide inspection services at an additional cost. The Hormanns new
home is not completed and they are renting their former residence
until March 15th. Solverson and Kalnbach left the
meeting.
Guenther Gravel Pit Dreblow reported that
an additional vein of gravel has been located and is being removed
for crushing.
Gravel Crushing Operation MSHA has
conducted an inspection of the crushing operation. Safety
infractions were identified and corrected.
Meekwon Golf Course The Park Department is
planning to reconstruct the 15th fairway and green and
install a Pitch and Putt practice area. Dreblow reviewed the
prepared plans. Dreblow and the committee discussed the feasibility
of the highway crew performing the reconstruction. The proposed
project is very labor intesive, various pieces of equipment would
need to be rented, by the department and a strict timeline followed,
in order to complete the project before the golf season begins.
Although the highway crew is capable of providing this service the
committee believes that it would not be in the best interest of the
Highway Department to work under these constraints.
Dreblow reported that labor contract arbitration
testimony was taken on December 15th and 17th
and that an additional day of testimony is scheduled for January 26th.
Fund transfer requests for completing the 2002 CTH
B and CTH KK paving projects and the 2003 CTH W milling and
paving projects were reviewed.
Moved by Kletti and second
by Uselding to approve the fund transfer requests. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of 12/19/03 in the amount of
$74,418.16 was approved for payment. Accounts payable batch #36580 in
the amount of $24,854.20 and batch #36594 in the amount of $51,982.09
were audited and approved for payment.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting at
11:00 a.m.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to adjourn
the meeting at 11:10 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office manager
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December 11, 2003
Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee
County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee
members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and Administrative Coordinator Meaux. Moved by Uselding and
second by Kletti to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2003
meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted. Dreblow informed the
committee that he and the superintendents were hosting an employee
Christmas Party on December 12th, at 4:00 p.m. at
Schooners Pub. He extended an invitation to the committee members.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting at
8:45 a.m.
Dreblow reviewed communications and correspondence
as follows:
Contract Arbitration The first arbitration
hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 15th. Members
of the committee may attend.
City of Cedarburg The city has adopted a
resolution requesting that WisDOT reconstruct the intersections of
STH 181 @ Bridge St. and STH 181 at Western Avenue using the same
standards as those used at the intersection of STH 181 @ Freistadt
Road. This would include dedicated turn lanes on STH 181 and
installation of signals at both intersections.
Earth-Tech Plans for the reconstruction of
the intersection of CTH W at CTH T are complete.
Public Informational Meeting CTH W (
Glen Oaks to STH 167) The plans by Kapur & Associates, including
the new storm water retention ponds and the new turning area at the
east end of Venture Court, were available for public viewing. It is
estimated that right-of-way acquisition will begin in 2004 and
construction hopefully beginning in 2005.
Meaux left the meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Jan Zander and Bill Schilling, representing Ayres &
Associates, joined the meeting. Zander wanted to keep the committee
member informed of the progress with the design of the STH 33
reconstruction, between Saukville and Port Washington. The design
phase is just beginning. At this time the project calls for a four
lane urban cross section. Drainage and wetlands within the project
limits are a major concern and will necessitate a lengthy design
period. Hopefully, design can be completed in 2006, right-of-way
acquired in 2007 and construction scheduled for 2008. Dreblow advised
Zander that the on and off ramps for STH 33 at CTH LL are in very
poor condition and will need some kind of maintenance before 2008.
Dreblow questioned the feasibility of a two stage project with the
ramp and overpass removal included in the first phase. Zander will
investigate the possibility. There is the possibility of STH 33
becoming a connecting highway under local jurisdiction. Possible
locations for a park & ride lot are being looked at. Zander will send
Dreblow traffic counts for the CTH LL ramps. WisDOT is soliciting
for engineers for STH 181 intersection reconstruction. Zander and
Schilling left the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Hilber reported on the First Friday meeting
conducted on December 5th. The main topic was containment
of health care costs and the increase in the number of the elderly.
Dreblow reported on the Traffic Safety Committee
meeting. The town of Grafton has requested the 45 mph speed limit on
Lakefield Road be extended west to Green Bay Road (currently 55 mph).
The committee agreed that instead of reducing the limit, an additional
speed limit sign should be place in the 45 mph zone. The committee
recommended that the speed limit on CTH H between STH 57 and the
east leg of CTH A be reduced to 45 mph.
Moved by Uselding and second
by Grosklaus to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on CTH H
from STH 57 easterly approximately 2000 feet. All members present
voting aye, the motion passed.
Uselding informed the committee that he has
received complaints regarding the traffic back up at the 4-way stop at
the intersection of CTH C and Green Bay Road. He feels the
intersection could warrant signals. Dreblow explained that the city of
Mequon has maintenance authority over that segment of Pioneer Road.
Mequon will investigate whether signals are warranted at the time of
the engineering for construction of that segment.
Dreblow advised the committee that Governor Doyle
has rescinded the WisDOT proposed winter maintenance service
reductions. Maintenance will continue to be performed at previous
levels.
Dreblow requested approval to replace two rusted
steel service doors at the Waubeka shop with galvanized steel doors.
Three proposals for the replacement of the doors are as follows:
Paulus Construction $2,500.00
S & E Glass Service $2,625.00
W B Corp $2,735.00
Dreblow also requested approval to insulate the
concrete block walls of the building. Proposals are as follows:
W B Corp $1,875.00
Paulus Construction $1,800.00
There are sufficient funds remaining in the Waubeka
building maintenance account for both requests.
Moved by Kletti and second
by Hilber to accept the proposals of Paulus Construction for both the
doors and the insulation at a cost of $4,300.00. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow advised the committee that heating units at
some building locations would require replacement in the near future.
Dreblow reviewed a proposal from Wester Electric to
replace the asphalt plant switchgear. There is $45,000 in the 2004
budget for this expenditure. The proposal is in the amount of
$41,868.00. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Uselding to accept the proposal and to direct
Wester to begin the purchasing process so that the replacement is
completed prior to the beginning of the paving season. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of 12/5/03 in the amount of
$74,751.98 was approved for payment. Accounts payable batch #36487, in
the amount of $8,726.55, and batch #36489, in the amount of
$77,742.27, were audited and approved for payment.
Moved by Kaul and second by Grosklaus to adjourn at
11:40 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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November 26, 2003Port 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,
Grosklaus, Uselding, Hilber and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow, Account
Clerk Verheyen, County Board Chairman Wirth, Construction
Superintendent Banton and Patrol Superintendent Tackes.
Moved by Kletti and second by
Grosklaus to approve the minutes of November 13, 2003 as printed. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The next Highway Committee meeting will be on Tuesday December 23
instead of Wednesday December 24, 2003.
Dreblow reviewed the following Correspondence and Communications:
EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS PARTY REQUEST The request for a Christmas
Party on the afternoon of December 23, 2003 at the Highway Dept. was
made on behalf of the employees by Bill Tackes. There was some
discussion as to having the party and the timing of the party.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Kletti to deny the Employees request for a Christmas Party during
working hours on December 23, 2003. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted.
CENTER LANE IN TOWN OF SAUKVILLE - Dreblow reviewed a letter
that Construction Superintendent Banton had written to the Town of
Saukville about the problems with trying to plow Center Lane when
there is a locked gate at the end of the Lane and the trucks cant
turn around because the Lane is only 12 wide. Mark Banton wrote a
letter to the Town addressing the problem and has asked the Town of
Saukville to ask the property owner to consider unlocking the gate
during the winter so that Center Lane can be plowed.
STOP AND GO LIGHTS IN FREDONIA ON HWY "H" WESTBOUND - Dreblow
addressed the speed limit on Hwy "H" westbound off of Hwy 57. Right
now it is 55 and is rather fast for that intersection. A reduced speed
zone ahead sign could be placed on "H" with a reduction in speed to 45
miles per hour. Any changes would have to go the Traffic Safety
Committee for review first in case an Ordinance change would have to
be made.
AB 255 POT HOLE LIABILITY The State of Wisconsin has
lowered the amount of pothole liability to $50,000, which is the
maximum that a person can sue the County for.
Dreblow reviewed Construction and Maintenance Projects:
Overhead Door at Cedarburg Shop The replacement price for
replacing the two worn panels from Raynor Door and the operator was
$3,471.00. A new door with operator and two remotes from Raynor would
cost $5,987.00. A new door from Sheboygan Therma Core would cost
$4,780.00 and a new Hass Model 712 door from Cedarburg Overhead Door
would cost $4,986.00.
Moved by Uselding and second by Kletti to purchase a Haas Model 712
door from Cedarburg Overhead Door for $4,986.00. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
DOT WINTER MAINTENANCE According to the new DOT policies, any
category 3 & 4 state highways will not be plowed between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. All category 1 & 2 highways, which includes
the I-43 system will have 24-7 plowing. On weekends and Holidays there
will only be 8 hours of plowing allowed each day. The only exceptions
to the rules are during incidents. Incidents are described as: Ice;
Frost; Drifting and Blowing Snow. There is a supplemental for three
holidays, which are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve.
Otherwise there is no overtime pay for any of the counties.
Motion by Grosklaus and second
by Uselding to give Commissioner Dreblow the authority to perform
winter maintenance as needed to protect the Public Safety of Ozaukee
County, as he deems necessary. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. For 2004 there will
be no discretionary money for maintenance but the routine maintenance
services will be increased from $1,143,000 in 2003 to $1,161,900 for
2004. January 1, 2004 the state talked about extending the lane miles
per state section that each Patrolman would cover. We currently have
340 lane miles in Ozaukee County. This may mean that one of the State
Patrolmen may have to come off of the state crew.
County Board Chairman Wirth left the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Patrol
Superintendent Tackes left the meeting at 10:15 a.m. and Construction
Superintendent left the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
CEDARBURG CLOSE OUT OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR CEDARBURG ADDITION -
Dreblow reported the closeout of change order #4 for $2,592.00
which included the kitchen faucet, the depth of the well and painting
of the inside block face. The closeout for change order #5 which was
$400 included the built up wall by Paulus Construction and the
notching out of the block for the conduit in the wall, which was
Bonestroos error and Bonestroo, will be paying for the error. Change
order #6 for $619.00 for the ductwork error in bathroom was another
Bonestroo error, which they will be paying for.
Motion by Hilber and second by
Grosklaus to approve change orders #4, 5 and 6 to WB Corp. for the
Cedarburg Shop Addition. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted. Motion by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the
final payment request #5 in the amount of $2,592.00 for WB Corp. for
the Cedarburg Shop Addition excluding the $1,019.00 that is
Bonestroos responsibility. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted.
2004 2005 CHIP AND CHIP "D" PROJECTS Dreblow reported that
$164,000 will be available for the Chip project and it will be applied
to the "T" & "W" Project. The CHIP "D" amount is $127,000 and is
discretionary money allocated by the D-2 Commissioners. Dreblow would
like to use the money for the "T" & "W" Project, to keep the local
share down.
STH "57" & "H" PARK & RIDE LOT ADDITIONAL LIGHTING - Dreblow
reported that additional lighting is needed at the park & ride on Hwy
"57". This would include 4 poles with high-pressure 250-watt sodium
bulbs at a cost of $12,799.00, which the DOT would pay for and the
county would pick up the maintenance afterwards at a cost of
approximately $85 per month.
Motion by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to authorize Commissioner
Dreblow to have the DOT pay for the installation of the additional
lighting at the park & ride lot at Hwy "57" & "H". Members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
CTH "W" MEQUON TO GLEN OAKS Dreblow reported that there
will be an informational meeting on December 10 to talk about
installing "3" dry pond storm basins at an additional cost. The City
Of Mequon asked the county about installing a signal at Glen Oaks and
maintaining the signal afterwards. A warrant analysis had to be done
to get 80% funding from the State of WI and it will not warrant a
signal to be put in there.
Vouchers payable were reviewed.
Moved by Grosklaus seconded by Uselding to approve Vouchers Payable
batch #36358 in the amount of $ 1,253.64, batch #36402 in the amount
of $ 64,836.76 and batch #36404 in the amount of $ 39.301.33. Kaul,
Grosklaus, Kletti, Uselding and Hilber voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
The labor payroll of November 15, 2003 in the amount of $ 67,840.11
was approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and seconded by Uselding to adjourn the meeting
at 11:15 a.m. Kaul, Grosklaus, Kletti, Uselding and Hilber voting aye,
the motion was adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Dreblow, Highway Commissioner
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November 13, 2003Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway
Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul,
Grosklaus, Uselding, Hilber and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow, Account
Clerk Learned, County Board Chairman Wirth and Construction
Superintendent Banton. Also in attendance Jeff Brown of JT Brown Real
Estate, Linda Wilkens and Ronald Wilkens.
Moved by Grosklaus and second
by Kletti to approve the minutes of October 30, 2003 as printed. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Jeff Brown of JT Brown Real Estate appeared again before the
Highway Committee to discuss his request for a variance to the County
Access Control Ordinance to allow deleting the required bypass lane to
preserve 7 trees in the right-of-way of CTH. C, Town of Grafton, in
front of property owned by Patty Van Housen. Jeff Brown presented a
revised plan to shift the proposed street slightly to the east to line
it up with the centerline of the private driveway to the south. A
culvert would be installed across the south side frontage in the
existing ditch line. Instead of the bypass lane, the deceleration and
acceleration lanes would be added for the private drive and the 60
foot left turn radius and 40 foot right turn radius would be provided
to the private drive. The lane width for the acceleration and
deceleration lanes on the south side of Pioneer Road would be reduced
to 11 feet wide. In addition, the private drive would receive blacktop
pavement to the south end of those radius points. In doing this, the
private driveway would be treated as if it was a private road in terms
of the ordinance and the trees could be preserved, except for the
easterly two silver maples. The deceleration lane and acceleration
lanes for the private drive would serve as the bypass lane. The
residents in the home served by the drive wanted to be assured that
the other trees would remain. It was noted that such an assurance
could not be made. The proposed revision to the drive, as presented by
Mr. Brown met with approval of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkens.
Moved by Uselding and seconded
by Grosklaus to approve the request to grant the variance to the
county access control ordinance and define the private drive as a
private road for the purpose of interpreting the requirements of the
code. The Committee made note that no assurances be made regarding the
remaining trees. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Jeff Brown, Linda and Ronald Wilkens left meeting at 8:50 a.m.
Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and communications.
WIS 57 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Ribbon cutting ceremony will
be Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
SEWRPC ANNUAL COMMITTEE MEETING - Dreblow reviewed the results
of the SEWRPC TIP meeting he attended on November 12. It was noted
that CMAQ funding for the Terminal Road bike/pedestrian bridge project
was deemed eligible for funding. Dreblow also reviewed the status of
the Countys STP allocation. For 2006-07, the Countys balance will be
approximately $1.2 The County currently earns approximately $280,000
annually. It was also noted that two possible park and ride lots are
included in the TIP, those being at I43 and STH 167 and at STH33 and
I43.ride lots are planned. There will be a selection made to construct
6 lots from 8 possible locations.
Patrol Superintendent Bill Tackes joined the meeting at 9:05.
OPEIU MEMO - Dreblow read a memo addressed to the County Board,
the Highway Committee, with carbon copies provided to Tom Meaux, John
Kuehnmuench and Bob Dreblow from OPEIU regarding labor negotiations
for the 2003-04 labor agreement. The memo presented an offer to settle
the contract that was different from the final offer submitted for
arbitration. The committee members expressed their concern that the
OPEIU chose to negotiate publicly through correspondence and took this
step to present an offer to the entire County Board without first
offering to meet with the bargaining group and negotiate terms for an
agreement. There was no action taken by the Committee. Dreblow will
consult with Kuhnmuench to determine what response, if any, is to be
made. It was noted that the arbitration hearing is scheduled for
December 15, 2003 at 9 AM
Chairman Wirth left meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Uselding suggested that the committee room no longer be used for
the weekly foreman meetings because of grease left on carpeting.
Banton and Tackes will move future foremans meetings to the lunch
room.
Grosklaus inquired about the status of installing turn lanes at the
intersections of CTH.I @ Cedar Creek and CTH. C and CTH. W.
These projects have been evaluated and will be scheduled for 2004.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance projects.
Overhead Door at Cedarburg Shop Decision will be made next
meeting, since Dreblow had not yet received the revised quote for
replacement of the worn panels in lieu of a full replacement.
CTH. T @ CTH. W Intersection - Real estate has been
acquired. Earth Tech is completing the design and preparing to
advertise for bids, probably in January, for construction to occur
after March, 2004. Utilities are currently being relocated. Dreblow
will seek CHIP and/or CHIP-D funding to reduce the local share of
costs for the County.
Waubeka Salt Shed- Dreblow reported that the site plan has been
completed. Staff will work with the architect to finalize the plans
and obtain permits to allow for construction in 2004.
Staff reported that paving work has been completed for 2003 and the
plant will be shut down for the season. Crews will work on completing
the line marking, and will be active doing shouldering, brushing and
snow fence installations.
Dreblow reported that the D-2 commissioners will be meeting in
Waukesha on November 21 to receive and possibly approve projects for
CHIP and CHIP-D funding.
The committee members were reminded that registration for the
Winter Highway Conference is due December 10th. Grosklaus
and Uselding are not attending this year.
It was noted that the night shift will begin on November 16th
with employees, McLaren, Schommer, Kevin & Kyle Schueller on the
schedule. Schommer will be replaced by Wuestenhagen when he returns to
work following his recent surgery.
Tackes noted that county probationary employee, Mike Huebner will
be returning to work from his unpaid medical leave for knee surgery
beginning on December 1st.
Kaul left meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Vouchers payable were reviewed.
Moved by Kletti seconded by Hilber to approve Vouchers Payable
batch #36246 in the amount of $ 4,340.00, batch #36312 in the amount
of $ 104,539.62 and batch #36199 in the amount of $ 43,517.68.
Grosklaus, Kletti, Uselding and Hilber voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
The labor payroll of November 1, 2003 in the amount of $ 69,201.69
was approved.
Moved by Kletti and seconded by Grosklaus to adjourn the meeting at
10:05 a.m. Grosklaus, Kletti, Uselding and Hilber voting aye the
motion was adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Dreblow, Highway Commissioner
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October 30, 2003
Port Washington,
WI
Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee
County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee
members Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow,
Patrol Superintendent Tackes, Construction Superintendent Banton,
Account Clerk Verheyen, Jeff Brown JT Brown Real Estate and Jon
Garms Mequon City Public Works Director. Committee member Hilber
was absent and excused.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of
the October 16, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow
reviewed the following correspondence and communications.
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2004 Town Road
Aids The Town Road Aid for 2004 is expected to stay the
same as last year, however, each Town will be required to provide a
50% match in order to receive the credit. The area townships will be
also charged an additional 4% on all work done next year. Townships
were informed of this during the recent LRIP meeting and to date, no
response on this change in policy has been received. Dreblow handed
out information that Chairman Kaul had requested regarding 2004 Town
Road Aids and 2004 Estimated General Transportation Aids.
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Overhead
Door Cedarburg Bids were received for the replacement of the
overhead garage door at the Cedarburg Shop.
Bids were as follows: $4,780 from the Overhead Door Co. in Sheboygan
for a thermo door; $4,986 from Cedarburg Door Co. in Cedarburg for a
Haas Model 712 door and $5,987 for a Rainer door. The Rainer door
matches the existing doors in Cedarburg and Port Washington. Although
more expensive, Dreblow recommending selecting the Rainer door to be
consistent and to simplify any future maintenance or repairs on the
door. A decision was tabled until next meeting, pending obtaining a
quotation for replacement of the deteriorated panels and for a new
door opener.
Jeff Brown
of JT Brown Real Estate appeared before the Highway Committee to
request a variance to a County Access Control Ordinance on CTH C in
the Town of Grafton. Jon Garms, Mequon Public Works Director also was
present with regard to the Mequon tree preservation ordinance. The
variance request was made to allow the deletion of the required bypass
lane in order to preserve 7 mature trees which are currently in the
right of way of CTH C in front of property owned by Patty Van Housen.
Ms. Van Housen was unable to attend the meeting, but Dreblow read a
letter from her that expressed her desire to preserve the trees. Her
tenant, Linda Wilkens was present to express her desires that the
trees be preserved. The access control ordinance requires a bypass
lane that would result in the removal of the trees. Jeff Brown
proposed relocating the proposed street to be aligned with the
driveway to the south and treating it like a 4-way intersection, to
include acceleration and deceleration lanes instead of the bypass
lane. Linda Wilkens, the tenant who currently lives on the property
and has for almost 14 years, appeared before the Committee to speak on
behalf of trying to work out a solution to saving the trees in the
right of way. Staff provided pictures of the trees to show to the
Committee members. Alternatives were discussed and Jeff Brown was
asked to come up a revised plan by the next Committee meeting, which
is on November 13, 2003.
Moved by Kletti and second by Uselding to table the request for a
variance to County Access Control Ordinance on CTH C until the
November 13 committee meeting when new plans would be available. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow
reviewed the status of construction and maintenance projects.
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Road Maintenance Agreement Village of Grafton
The snow and ice maintenance agreement for STH 60, from Port
Washington Road to 17th Avenue for one year, beginning from
Nov. 1st, 2003 until Nov. 1st, 2004 with similar
language to the previous agreement was reviewed.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the Road
Maintenance agreement with the Village of Grafton. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
At 9:50
a.m., Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Human Resources Director
Kuhnmuench and County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting. The
committee held a general discussion of the proposed 2004 County
budget. Administrative Coordinator Meaux explained the budget and the
changes that have been made through out the year. No action was taken
Moved
by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to adjourn to closed session at
10:45 a.m., pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) for the
purpose of discussing labor contract negotiations. Kaul called the
role. Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting aye, the session
was declared closed.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to return to open session at
11:30 a.m. Kaul called the role. Kaul, Grosklaus, Uselding and
Kletti voting aye, the session was declared open.
Vouchers
payable were reviewed.
Moved by Kletti and second by Uselding to approve Vouchers Payable
Batch #36152, in the amount of $575.88; Batch #36192 in the amount of
$45,877.43 and Batch #36199 in the amount of $63,094.97. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted. The
labor payroll of October 18, 2003 in the amount of $69,893.53 was
approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn the meeting at
11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Dreblow, Commissioner
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October 16, 2003
Cedarburg, WI
Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee
County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at
the Cedarburg Shop, located at 1221 Hilltop Drive in the Town of
Cedarburg. Present were committee members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus,
Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow, Patrol Superintendent
Tackes, Administrative Coordinator Meaux and Human Resources Director
Kuhnmuench and Account Clerk Learned. Also in attendance were Del
Weiss from DCW Realty, Roger Baumann and Clifford Baumann.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by
Kletti to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2003 meeting as
printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to
change order of the agenda to address the request for a
variance to the access control ordinance for the proposed development
on CTH 'H', town of Fredonia. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Banton joined meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Mr. Del Weiss appeared before committee to request
a variance to the access control ordinance, to allow a driveway to a
proposed commercial lot, fronting on CTH H. The lot is part of a
proposed subdivision in the town of Fredonia. Patrol Superintendent
Tackes had previously denied the variance request in November 2001.
Dreblow explained that the variance could only be granted if a
hardship, that was not self-imposed, existed. Staff had earlier
recommended that Mr. Weiss work with the neighboring commercial lot to
the west to create a single shared access.
Motion by Grosklaus and
second by Kletti to deny the request for a variance to the county
access control ordinance. All members present voting aye, the motion
to deny a variance was approved. Del Weiss, Roger
Baumann and Clifford Baumann left the meeting at 9:05 a.m.
Human Resources Director Kuhnmuench appeared before
the committee to explain the proposed changes to the ordinance
pertaining to filling of job vacancies. In the past, Highway
Department openings were not included in the ordinance provisions and
the Committee was responsible for interviewing and selection. The
proposed change would involve the Human Resources Committee in the
process of selection. Openings would require approval of the Highway
Committee and the Human Resources Committee prior to seeking
applicants. Kuhnmuench assured the Committee that they would remain
involved in the process, but that the change adds another committee
oversight to filling of all positions throughout the County. The
Highway Committee took no action. The matter will be part of the
November County Board agenda.
Kuhnmuench and Meaux reported on a recent labor
meeting and the status of labor negotiations. The arbitration hearing
has been set for December 15 at the Justice Center.
Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and
communications.
2004 WINTER HIGHWAY CONFERENCE - Dreblow
provided a draft agenda and registration materials for the
conference to be held January 26, 27 & 28, 2004, at the Paper Valley
Hotel in Appleton. Currently, Grosklaus and Uselding are not
planning to attend.
DISTRICT #2 FALL CONFERENCE - Dreblow
provided copies of the agenda for conference to be held at
Washington County Highway Shop in West Bend on October 29th.
As of this date all will be attending.
WisDOT CONNECTOR EXPRESS - Dreblow noted the
statement from Sec. Frank Busalacchi in regard to combining several
departments to create a new Bureau of Equity & Environmental
Services.
ZONING COMMITTEE NOTICE - Notice from the
County Zoning Committee involving a request from Tom Dexter of
International Auto to rezone the property north of the Pioneer Road
Park and Ride lot on CTH C to allow the appropriate zoning for an
auto dealership. The dealership would be accessed using the easement
across the east side of the park and ride lot. The zoning hearing is
scheduled for October 21st.
GENERAL TRANSPORTATION AIDS - Dreblow
reported that the current estimate for 2004 aids would be
approximately $1,024,391.48, which is down from the previous
estimate by approximately $26,000. The budget submittal has been
revised to reflect this lower revenue projection.
REQUEST FOR UNPAID LEAVE - Dreblow has
requested that Human Resources allow a two-month unpaid leave of
absence for probationary employee Mike Huebner. Huebner is
requesting the two-month leave for recovery from knee surgery (a
non-work related injury).
JIM SWAN MEMORIAL PLAQUE - The Swan family
has donated a flagpole for the Cedarburg Highway Shop in remembrance
of Mr. Swans service to Ozaukee County as a County Supervisor,
Highway Committee member, Highway Committee Chairman and County
Board Chairman. Staff is suggesting that a plaque be placed at the
base of the pole to commemorate Jim Swans service. The estimate for
the cost of the plaque is approximately $45. The Highway Department
will fabricate a suitable mounting for it.
Moved by Uselding and
second by Kletti to authorize the memorial plaque to recognize the
flagpole donation from the Swan family. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow noted that since March 1, 2003, fees have
been charged for utility permits. To date, revenue in the amount of
$4,500.00 has been generated.
Grosklaus requested that the intersection of CTH
I @ Cedar Creek Road, be evaluated for the possible installation of
turn lanes. Uselding requested the same for the intersection of CTH
C @ CTH W, to consider the feasibility of a dedicated right-turn
lane for eastbound vehicles on CTH C. Staff will report back to the
committee.
Dreblow reported that the CTH T bridge should be
completed and open to traffic on October 17,2003. This date is after
the contract completion date and the DOT will determine whether or not
to invoke a liquidated damages charge. There will be a final walk
through inspection early next week.
Banton left the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects as follows:
LRIP 2004-05 - Dreblow reported on the
October 6, 2003 meeting that was hosted at the Highway Department
for the townships, cities and villages in Ozaukee County. The LRIP
program was reviewed for the committee. It is intended that the
2004-2005 allocation of CHIP dollars will be used for the CTH T @
CTH W intersection reconstruction project. Possible discretionary
program dollars may also be available for that project.
CTH W from STH 167 to Glen Oaks - Dreblow
reported on the staff meeting held on October 8 with Kapur and
Associates and city of Mequon Engineer Bill Hoppe. The revised
design of the project now includes three dry basins for storm water
quantity control. Because this revision affects the final
right-of-way plat and road design, another public informational
meeting is necessary. One is planned for early November 2003.
Waubeka Salt Storage Facility - Dreblow
reported on the design status of the salt storage facility in
Waubeka. Staff met with the architect regarding design of the
structure. A structure including a 10 to 12 foot high concrete push
wall will be deigned with a 12-foot high wood frame and gable roof
on the concrete wall. The design will be developed to allow Highway
Department staff to perform the majority of the work constructing
it. The facility will be sized to house approximately 3000 tons of
salt, with a lean-to overhang on one side for covered outside
storage. The approximate size will be 60 x 90. Banton is preparing
the site plan in order to obtain the necessary Town permits. The
budget currently has $230,000 allocated for this project and the
work would likely be started this year, if weather permits, and be
completed in 2004. Test excavations were made in the area of the
proposed structure and poor soils were encountered. Banton will
consider alternative sites in areas of better soil conditions.
Vouchers payable were reviewed.
Moved by Kletti and second
by Grosklaus to approve Vouchers Payable batch #36072, in the amount
of $133,457.55, batch #36119, in the amount of $30,977.65, and batch
#36124, in the amount of $86,537.12. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of October 4, 2003 in the amount of $69,241.44 was
approved.
Two fund transfers were reviewed. The first was a
request to transfer $19,085.16 from CTH Shoulder Maintenance to cover
a budget shortfall in seal coating CTH 'Y'.
Moved by Grosklaus
and second by Kletti to approve the requested fund transfer. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted. The
second was a request to transfer $5,349.00 from Gravel Pit Acquisition
Land Purchase to Gravel Pit Acquisition Other Expense to cover the
Guenther property tax payment.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the requested
fund transfer. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reported that the south garage door on the
Cedarburg shop needs replacing. Committee directed Bill Leppla get
quotes and accept the low bid to replace the door. Funds are available
for this estimated $5000 expenditure in the 2003 budget for Cedarburg
maintenance expenses.
Moved by Hilber and seconded by Grosklaus to
adjourn the meeting at 11:25 a.m. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Robert Dreblow, Commissioner
Respectfully Submitted,
Bob Dreblow, Commissioner
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October 2, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Patrol Superintendent Tackes and Office Manager Carroll.
Moved by Uselding and second by Kletti to approve
the minutes of the September 18, 2003 meeting as printed. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to change
the order of the agenda in order to address the request by Mr. Larry
Lechner for a variance to the county access control ordinance. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Appearing with Mr. Lechner was Village of Saukville
Community Development Director Brian Biernat. Lechner is in the
process of constructing a two-family residence on his property on Mill
Street (CTH O) in the village of Saukville. He has received plan
approval from the sub-division architectural control committee and the
village planning commission. The property had an existing access to
Mill Street. The approved plan called for relocating the access. The
village did not inform Mr. Lechner that a county permit was required
for an alteration to a county highway. The new location of the access
point is not in compliance with the county access control ordinance.
Moved by Grosklaus
and second by Kletti to grant the variance request, with the condition
that the new access be no closer than 80 from the centerline of the
intersection of CTH O with Heilmann Drive, because a hardship was
caused by the erroneous actions of the village of Saukville. Kaul,
Hilber and Uselding voting nay, Grosklaus and Kletti voting aye, the
motion was lost. Moved by Kaul and second by Hilber that the prior
motion be amended to read that the new access be no closer that 100
from the centerline of the intersection. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Biernat assured the committee that in the future any alterations to a
county highway in the village would comply with the county access
ordinance. Lechner and Biernat left the meeting.
Park Superintendent Bill Knight joined the meeting
at 9:00 a.m. County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting at 9:15
a.m.
The committee had question why highway forces were
not used in the roadway and parking lot construction at Tendick Park.
The committee and Knight discussed the issue of using county highway
department forces for future construction of roadways and parking lots
in county parks. The Highway Department will participate in the
construction of walkways and roadways at the Lions Den Nature site.
Knight will keep Commissioner Dreblow informed of future park
projects. Knight suggested a joint Highway and Park Commission meeting
prior to development of the 2005 budget. Wirth and Knight left the
meeting.
Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence and
communications.
WisDOT The Surface Transportation Program
project list has been received. Ozaukee County does not have enough
entitlement for a project.
Winter Highway Conference Dreblow
distributed conference packets. Carroll advised the committee that
hotel accommodations have been made.
County Board Road Trip of 9/25/03 Kletti
requested that a written itinerary be provided for next years trip.
W B Corp An explanation of the additional
costs for the well has been provided. The pump size was increased,
the well needed to be deeper and an additional pressure tank was
needed.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects.
CTH T @ CTH W Intersection Real estate
acquisition is complete. Minor and Clapper are challenging the
amount paid for right-of-way acquired through the jurisdictional
offer.
CTH T Bridge Construction is not
completed. The contractor did not meet the contract schedule. The
bridge should be open October 17th.
Dreblow advised the committee that the county has
received notice that it is eligible to receive $164,000 in 2004 CHIP
revenue. The proposed 2004 budget calls for $120,000 in revenue. The
committee directed Dreblow to advise the Finance Committee at the
budget meeting this afternoon, that the additional revenue could be
used to reduce the tax levy for highways.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to approve
Vouchers Payable batch #35979, in the amount of $64,030.12 and batch
#35982, in the amount of $85,922.01. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted . The labor
payroll of September 26, 2003 in the amount of $68,858.34 was
approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn
the meeting at 11:10 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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September 18, 2003
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, Grosklaus, Uselding, Hilber and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Also present were Administrative
Coordinator Meaux and Patrol Superintendent Tackes.
Moved by Kletti and second
by Grosklaus to approve the minutes of September 4, 2003 as printed.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting at 9:00 a.m. O.P.E.I.U.
representative Judy Burnick joined the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications
as follows:
District #2 Fall Meeting The commissioners
and committee mens fall meeting is scheduled to be held on October
29th at Washington County. The election of a member to
the WCHA Board will take place. The focus of the meeting will be
WisDOT maintenance funding and potential cuts in services.
Transit Conference Dreblow attended the
Minnesota and Wisconsin Joint Transit Conference in Duluth.
American Transmission Co. A public
informational meeting will be held on September 23rd.
Replacement of electric transmission towers from the Range Line
sub-station to the Port Washington power plant will begin in October
and should be completed in May 2004. Towers between Port Washington
and Saukville will also be replaced.
Town of Grafton Dreblow read a town
resolution to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on CTH
T (Lakefield Road) west of CTH W.
WERC An arbitrator has been selected for
the Highway contract arbitration. Human Resources Director
Kuhnmuench will schedule a time for the first meeting.
Equipment Auction Uselding informed the
committee that Superintendent Leppla did a remarkable job at the
equipment auction, held on a rainy September 13th Juneau.
WCA Annual Conference Hilber reported on
the conference. He felt that topics, which included consolidation of
local services, down sizing government and realignment of the tax
system, were of considerable interest. Meaux added that all counties
are facing fiscal problems. Meaux stated that counties are ranking
budget issues to help determine where cuts can be made.
Health Insurance Meaux explained that the
projected increase in 2004 health insurance premiums is currently
13% rather than 20%. A decision will be made as to whether it would
be cost effective for the county to change insurance providers.
Chairman Wirth left the meeting.
Mr. Scott McLaughlin joined the meeting to request
a variance to the access control ordinance for his driveway at 1004
Cnty HWY C. McLaughlin replaced his existing concrete driveway with
a new concrete driveway, which abuts the road pavement. Prior to
replacement of the driveway, McLaughlin contacted the town of Grafton
as to whether a permit was required. He was referred to the towns
engineering firm (Bonestroo). They told him the town did not require
permits. McLaughlin did not realize that a county permit was required.
The county access control ordinance requires concrete driveways to
terminate six feet from the pavement; therefore McLaughlins driveway
is in violation of the ordinance. He is requesting a variance to allow
the concrete to meet the pavement. The committee discussed the
possible consequences of allowing the concrete to remain. After
looking at pictures of the site, it appears that there would not be a
safety issue if the concrete remained. McLaughlin was told that if
ever the driveway would need to be replaced again, the ordinance must
be followed. Moved by
Uselding and second by Grosklaus to grant the variance with the
understanding that the Highway Department will not be responsible for
any damage to the driveway during the performance of highway
maintenance and that if the driveway is ever damaged and/or replaced,
there must be compliance to the access control ordinance. Kaul,
Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting aye, Hilber voting nay, the
motion was adopted. Dreblow will prepare a copy of the
motion for Mr. McLaughlins signature and the departments files. Mr.
McLaughlin left the meeting.
Meaux reviewed his proposed plan to centralize
county functions by the consolidation of committees for departments
with like services. Example: A single Human Services Committee would
oversee Social Services, Community Services, Aging Services and Public
Health. Meaux is proposing some consolidations in his 2004 Budget.
Meaux left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects as follows:
CTH T @ CTH W Intersection Right-of-way
acquisition costs has exceeded the budgeted amount. The County
closed on the Horrmann property.
Annual County Road Trip The committee
discussed which projects to visit. The reconstruction CTH T bridge
should be complete and will be visited. The break will be held at
the new Cedarburg shop addition.
Mequon Bike Trail The Highway Department
has completed the shoulders. The City of Mequon is installing signs.
CTH W Glen Oaks to STH 167 Dreblow
has requested that Kapur & Assoc. schedule an additional public
informational meeting, do to the changes in the scope of the
reconstruction project caused by addressing storm water issues. The
committee selected October 13th as the tentative date.
Cedarburg Shop Addittion The project is
complete. Dreblow reviewed the open change orders totaling $4486.00
as follows:
o Paint inside of
new block wall $ 660.00
o Additional Cost
for 24" curb $ 500.00
o Charges for an
extra 40 of well depth $1848.00
o Abandon old well
$1394.00
o Change kitchen
faucet to goose neck $ 84.00
The well subcontractor went 40 deeper than his
bid. Neither W B Corp. nor the well sub-contractor included the well
abandonment even though it was shown on the plans.
Moved by Uselding and
second by Grosklaus to approve the change requests in the amount of
$3,092.00 and to disallow the change request in the amount of
$1,394.00. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Accounts payable batch #35932 in the amount of
#165,938.28 and batch #35930 in the amount of #39,104.84 were audited
and approved for payment. The labor payroll of September 12, 2003 in
the amount of $69,868.99 was approved.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to
adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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September 4, 2003
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, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Supervisor Hilber was excused.
Also in attendance were County Board Chairman Wirth and
Administrative Coordinator Meaux.
Moved by Uselding and second by Kletti
to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2003 meeting as printed.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed
communications and correspondence as follows:
·
WisDOT Connector Express Traffic miles on
Wisconsin highways increased 2% in 2002. A Public Informational
Meeting for the reconstruction of the Marquette interchange is
scheduled for September 18, 2003. Construction is estimated to cost
$810 million. The .08 alcohol limit takes effect September 30,2003.
·
Accident at STH 181 Intersection with Highland Rd.
Dreblow reported that an Ozaukee County Taxi was northbound on
STH 181 when a vehicle traveling on Highland Road struck the taxi.
This intersection has just been reconstructed to improve safety.
·
LRIP Meeting A District #2 meeting was held
in Waukesha on August 27, 2003 to review changes in program
requirements. Dreblow will schedule a meeting with local
municipalities to explain the changes.
·
Joint Transit and Highway Committee meeting
Uselding suggested that a joint meeting be scheduled in order to
familiarize members of each committee with the duties of the other.
The committee agreed to schedule a joint meeting early in 2004.
·
Committee Consolidation Meaux will make a
presentation regarding possible committee consolidation options, at
the September 18, 2004 meeting.
Dreblow informed the
committee that the department closed on the purchase of the Guenther
property on August 28, 2003.
Chairman Wirth left
the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed the
status of highway construction and maintenance projects.
·
CTH T @ CTH W Intersection Jurisdictional
Offers have been sent to Minor, Clapper and Van Sluys. Dreblow
reviewed an administrative revision to St. Johns Church. The
initial offer was $4,300. The owners appraisal was $22,600.
Meisbauer has suggested increasing the offer to $11,440.
Moved by Kletti and second by Uselding
to approve the new offer to St. Johns Church. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
·
Change Order for Cedarburg Shop Addition A
change order in the amount of $500 for additional concrete has been
requested. Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Uselding to approve the request. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
·
County Board Road Trip The committee
discussed various options for inclusion in the scheduled stops. The
committee agreed to stop at Tendick Park and at the Cedarburg Shop.
Dreblow has reserved a buffet lunch at Neslitts Country Inn. The
charge for the bus trip and lunch is $13.00; the bus trip only is
$5.00. A notice was provided to all County Board Supervisors and
one was mailed to all towns, cities and villages.
The committee is concerned about the lack of
stacking space for vehicles waiting admittance to the W E Energies
power plant construction site.
Chairman Kaul
presented Equipment Operator Alan Clark with his employee
recognition award for 15 years of service.
The final inspection
of the Cedarburg shop addition is scheduled for the morning of
September 9, 2003.
Meaux spoke to the
committee regarding the 2004 budget. He strongly suggested that the
department investigate sources of additional revenue including a
possible wheel tax. He also suggested the committee may wish to
present a resolution to the Finance Committee requesting that a
portion of annual sales tax revenue be designated for county highway
construction expenditures. Moved
by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to present to the Finance
Committee a resolution requesting that $333,333 of sales tax revenue
be annually designated for county highway construction projects.
All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted. Meaux left the
meeting.
The committee agreed
that the carpeting in the administrative offices should not be
replaced at this time.
Vouchers Payable
batch #35785 in the amount of $67,213.33 and batch #35787 in the
amount of $344,188.56 were audited and approved for payment. The
labor payroll of August 29, 2003 in the amount of $73,909.84 was
approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti
to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Georgia Carroll,
Office Manager
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August 21, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll and Administrative Coordinator Meaux.
Moved by Grosklaus
and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2003
meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Meaux informed the committee that all county
departments are being asked to reduce their 2004 levy requests. It has
been requested that the Highway Department make additional budget cuts
in order to reduce its levy request by $350,000. This would lower the
requested 2004 levy to $2,162,584.00. Dreblow indicated that rather
than using reserves to reduce the levy, he would prefer the committee
defer another construction project. Dreblow also suggested that
towns be required to match their town road aids credit amount. This
would generate additional revenue for the department.
Moved by Uselding and second
by Grosklaus to require towns to annually match their Town Road Aid
credit amount (to be used only for paving). Hilber, Grosklaus,
Uselding and Kletti voting aye, Kaul voting nay, the motion passed
Carroll explained that currently Ozaukee County
does not charge local governments for administrative services. The
State Highway Maintenance Manual (Chapter 5.14 A) recommends that 4%
of the amount charged monthly for services shall be added to each
invoice. Carroll estimated that revenue in the amount of $50,000 would
be generated annually. This additional revenue would reduce the amount
levied for Highway Administration.
The committee reviewed the construction projects
scheduled for 2004.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to defer the milling and
paving of CTH B (budget amount $300,000) and to charge local
governments 4%, of the total of their monthly invoice, for
administrative services. All members present voting aye, the motion
passed. Meaux left the meeting at
9:40 a.m.
Corporation Counsel Kenealy joined the meeting at
9:45 a.m. Kenealy reviewed the offer to purchase for the Guenther
property. The sellers have requested that the approval by the Town of
Saukville and the Friendly Condemnation contingencies be waived.
Closing will occur August 28, 2003 at 1:00 at the Highway Offices.
Moved by Kletti and
second by Hilber to waive the unfulfilled contingencies in the offer
to purchase. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Kenealy left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
City of Mequon Engineer Hoppe has forwarded
the service condition rating used by the city to evaluate roadway
conditions. The ratings for STH 181 are in a range from 4 to 5 on a
scale of 1 to 10. If the county pavement evaluation system were used
STH 181 would require complete reconstruction.
Belgium Chamber of Commerce Letter thanking
those who participated in the 2002 Belgium Christmas parade and
inviting them to participate again in the 2003 parade.
WisDOT Connecter Express The bill for
appropriations for federal transportation programs and projects
include $11.4 million from the National Corridors program for six
highway projects in Wisconsin and $6 million for the Marquette
Interchange and $5.8 million for 5 additional highway projects from
the Surface Transportation Program. The State Patrol would receive
$2.2 million to upgrade its mobile data computer network radio
system.
WisDOT A policy for Memorials in state
highway right-of-way has been developed and adopted.
Art Liebau Kaul was contacted by Mr. Liebau
regarding improvements to CTH W. Kaul advised Liebau to contact
the city of Mequon.
Dreblow reviewed construction projects as follows:
CTH CC The road condition is
deteriorating rapidly due to the use on the road by heavy equipment
involved in the construction of the W E Energies Power Plant. At the
informational meeting held by W E Energies, Dreblow requested
financial help in reconstruction of this road. There has been no
response from W E Energies.
Federal Bridge Program State and Federal
personnel audited the County Bridge Program on August 20th.
It appears that Ozaukee Countys program is satisfactory.
CTH T @ CTH W Intersection Miesbauer
has continued to work toward satisfying the property owners. It
appears that jurisdictional offers will be necessary for the Van
Sluys, Minor and Clapper properties. Final Offers have been
rejected. Dreblow will direct Miesbauer to proceed with the
Jurisdictional Offers. Miesbauer has recommended an administrative
revision to the final offer to Rennicke.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to increase the final offer to Rennicke to
$38,347.00. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Winter Safety Roadeo Dreblow suggested that
no safety roadeo be held this year and that future roadeos be held
bi-annually. Moved
by Uselding and second by Kletti to schedule a Safety Roadeo every
other year. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla
reviewed proposals for the purchase of a vacuum/sweeper as follows:
Polk Diesel Johnston 200 hours 1 yr
Warranty $140,000.00
Polk Diesel Johnston New $155,000.00
Roland Machinery Vac-All LV10 New
$164,353.00
Roland Machinery Vac-All LV13 New
$188,134.00
Roland Machinery Vac-All LV10 1999
1200 hours $125,000.00
Bruce Municipal Equip - Elgin 2003 - 50
hours 2 yr Warranty $143.579.00
Bruce Municipal Equip Elgin 2004 New
$154,802.00
Leppla described the features of each machine. The
Elgin is fully automatic. The Vac-All has some manual features.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Uselding to purchase the 2003 Elgin Whirlwind demonstrator
machine with 50 hours of operation at a cost of $143,579.00. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Leppla informed the committee that the new vehicle
lift would be installed on August 25, 2003. Leppla left the meeting.
Vouchers payable batch #35722 in the amount of
$5,135.16, batch #35723 in the amount of $3,342.08 and batch #35724 in
the amount of $103,391.25 were audited.
Moved by Uselding and second
by Grosklaus to approve payment of the vouchers. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of August 15, 2003 in the amount of $74,341.61 was
approved.
Carroll reviewed fund transfers for the CTH W
paving project, the tri-axle truck setup, distributing the seal
coating budget and the Cedarburg shop addition.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Kletti to approve the fund transfers, which totaled
$218,969.86. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to
adjourn the meeting at 12:07 p.m. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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August 7, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll, Administrative Coordinator Meaux and
city of Mequon Mayor Nuernberg. Also in attendance were Construction
Superintendent Mark Banton and city of Mequon Engineer Hoppe.
Moved by Uselding and second
by Kletti to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2003 meeting as
printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Chairman Kaul requested the committee discuss the
agenda item, STH 181 Resurfacing, at this time. Nuernberg explained
that the city had requested that WisDOT resurface the roadway from STH
167 to Pioneer Road. The WisDOT contract with the city indicates a
full reconstruction, as a two-lane roadway, at an estimated cost of
$4.0 million. Nuernberg and Hoppe believe that only pavement milling
and paving is needed and the work could be performed for considerably
less money. The Highway Committee directed Dreblow to participate when
requested, with regard to the project design and scope decisions.
Hoppe has also requested that changes in the
intersection design of STH 167 at CTH W be included in WisDOTs
reconstruction of STH 167. Hoppe would like to see two southbound left
turn lanes for interstate access. WisDOT has scheduled the
reconstruction for 2006. Nuernberg and Hoppe left the meeting.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting.
Chairman Kaul presented Superintendent Banton with
his Employee Recognition Award for 5 years of service.
Meaux and Wirth discussed the purchase of the
Guenther property. The County Board passed the $500,000 fund transfer
on August 6, 2003 with a vote of 27 ayes and 2 nays. Wirth and Meaux
will continue working with the town of Saukville in order to reach an
agreement regarding the continuation of the asphalt plant and gravel
crushing operations. Wirth and Meaux left the meeting. Banton left the
meeting.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows.
Doral Systems - Dreblow indicated that
residents and businesses have requested easier access from Glen Oaks
Lane on to CTH W. Kapur & Associates will study signal warrants
for the intersection, as part of the design of the CTH W
reconstruction project.
WisDOT regarding LRIP changes Only
50% of members will be eligible for projects during the biennium.
Projects must be completed within 4 years. Projects may only be
substituted one time.
Fran Myers E-Mail regarding reconstruction
of STH 181 as a two-lane roadway.
Traffic and Parking Control Annual
Preventive Maintenance Agreement for 5 traffic signals.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to approve the agreement in the amount of $628.00.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed construction projects as follows:
Dreblow will investigate the feasibility of
construction of a dedicated right-turn lane eastbound to southbound
at the intersection of CTH C at CTH W.
CTH T Bridge Construction is on schedule
and should be completed in mid-September.
Carroll reviewed two proposals for replacement of
the carpet in the administrative office. Carroll was directed to
contact local carpeting firms for additional proposals.
Dreblow reviewed the following proposals for office
and lunchroom furniture at Cedarburg.
Emmons Business Interiors $2,912.62
Lakeshore Business Interiors $1,898.00
Moved by Uselding and second by Kletti to accept
the proposal from Lakeshore Business Interiors at a cost of $1,898.00.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
The labor payroll of August 1, 2003 in the amount
of $74,425.85 was approved .
Moved by Kletti and second by Uselding to approve accounts payable
batch #35588 in the amount of $26,693.91, batch #35590 in the amount
of $1,786.39 and batch #35592 in the amount of $109,098.12. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn
the meeting at 11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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July 24, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll, Administrative Coordinator Meaux and
County Board Chairman Wirth.
Moved by Hilber and second
by Kletti to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2003 meeting as
printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of July 18, 2003, in the amount of $81,334.38, was
approved.
Dreblow requested the committee approve an addition
to the roofing contract for the Lakeland control building. The
contractor has recommended that the nails in the roof panels be
replaced with screws. This work will be covered by warranty.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to accept accept the proposal and to increase the
contract with Cedar Creek Spray Application from $2,232.00 to
$3,146.00. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Uselding voting aye, Kletti
voting nay, the motion was adopted.
CTH W @ CTH T Intersection - Kaul read a
letter from Mrs. Van Sluys regarding the final offer for Parcel #14.
The committee took no action on Mrs. Van Sluys request to split the
difference between the owners appraisal and the final offer.
Dreblow read the administative review of the offer for Parcel #4.
Moved by Grosklaus
and second by Hilber to increas the offer for Parcel #4 to
$34,475.00. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendents Leppla and Tackes joined the
meeting.
2004 Proposed Budget Dreblow reviewed the
budget summary. The first draft of the budget has resulted in a
proposed tax levy of $3,987,584. Dreblow noted that no levy is
needed for new equipment purchase. The budget directive requires
that the 2004 levy request be no more than the 2003 levy. $1,470,000
in deferrals will be needed, in order to reach that levy amount.
Dreblow suggested the following defferals:
Construction of Locker Facilities and a Lunch
room at Waubeka $300,000.00
Reduced the amount of parking lot paving at
Port Washington 35,000.00
Defer reconstruction of CTH A 385,000.00
Defer reconstruction of CTH NN 85,000.00
Defer reconstruction of CTH Y 210,000.00
Defer purchase of right-of-way for CTH I
reconstruction 460,000.00
Total Deferral $1,475.000.00
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve
the above deferrals, with reluctance, and to approve the proposed 2004
budget levy of $2,512,584.00. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti
voting aye, Uselding voting nay, the motion was adopted .
Wirth and Meaux left the meeting. Leppla and Tackes
left the meeting.
Accounts payable Batch #35498 in the amount of
$2,838.38, Batch #35499 in the amount of $146,707.97 and Batch #35501
in the amount of $143,900.00 were approved for payment.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn
at 10:55 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
July 10, 2003 Port
Washington, WI
Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee
County Highway Committee to order at 8:30. Present were committee
members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow,
Administrative Coordinator Meaux and Office Manager Carroll. Uselding
was excused from the meeting. Also in attendance was town of Grafton
resident Robert Clapper .
Moved by Hilber and second by Kletti to approve the minutes of the
June 26, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications
as follows:
WisDOT Connector Express WisDOT continues
to actively enforce the prevailing wage rate laws. Traffic
fatalities for the first six months of 2003 are at their highest
level in the past 20 years. A significant number of fatalities are
related to motorcycle accidents.
Washington County Highway Maintenance
Dreblow provided a report given to County Board Chairman Wirth on a
summary comparison of Washington County and Ozaukee County highway
maintenance activities. Based on SEWRPC reports and local road aid
maps, it was noted that there are 1344 miles of roadways in
Washington County and 914 miles in Ozaukee County. In terms of
maintenance, Washington County is responsible for the maintenance of
approximately 200 miles of State and Federal Highways and about 200
miles of County Highways, for a total of 400 miles of roadway. They
do not do the maintenance for the Townships, although they may do
some things for the towns, such as the painting of lines or culvert
installations. In Ozaukee County there are 91 miles of State and
Federal Highway and 152 miles of County Trunk Highways to maintain.
Ozaukee County also maintains 203 town road miles for 5 of the 6
townships in the county. Therefore, Ozaukee County maintains a total
of 446 miles of roads. As in the case with Washington County, we do
other tasks for the 6th township (Cedarburg), such as
annual line marking, ship sealing and paving on a project-by-project
basis.
Memo of Understanding Dreblow reviewed the
memo of understanding regarding employees wearing shorts while
working. Moved by
Hilber and second by Grosklaus to approve and sign the memo of
understanding. Hilber, Grosklaus and Kaul voting aye, Kletti voting
nay, the motion was adopted.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting for
a short period.
Meaux left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects as follows:
Cedarburg Shop Addition Dreblow reviewed
Pay Request #2.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to approve the pay request
in the amount of $96,029.72 and forward it to the Buildings
Committee for their approval. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. Dreblow
reviewed Change Order #2 in the amount of $4,738.00. This change is
for the installation of a new electric service connection.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to approve Change Order #2. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee directed Dreblow to inform both the architect and the
contractor that the county is displeased with the poor quality of
the electric design.
CTH T and CTH W Intersection
Right-of-Way consultant Peter Miesbauer joined the meeting.
Miesbauer reported on the status of the acquisition process. The
zoning for the intersection is being changed from residential to
business. The original appraisals are based on residential values.
Second appraisals are considerably higher and are based on higher
valued comparables. Mr. Clapper indicated that he was dissatisfied
with the offer made to him by the right-of-way consultant and
believes that the appraisals should be based on highest and best
use. Miesbauer reviewed the offer for the Van Sluys Parcel #14. He
compared the damages to the Van Sluys and Valdez properties.
Moved by Hilber and second
by Grosklaus to increase the offer to the Van Sluys by $3,500 for
landscaping. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Miesbauer reviewed the two appraisals for the Minor property and the
Clapper property. Miesbauer then reviewed his revised offers.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to increase the offer for
Parcel #9 (Minor) to $47,300. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to
increase the offer for Parcel #10 (Clapper) to $29,800. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Miesbauer and Clapper left the meeting.
Waubeka Salt Shed Dreblow reviewed the
discretionary maintenance agreement with WisDOT, in the amount of
$100,000, whereby WisDOT will contribute toward a salt storage
facility at Waubeka. A 60 x 90 shed would cost approximately
$230,000 to construct. A prefabricated structure would be purchased
and erected by highway employees. The county share of the cost would
be $130,000. Moved
by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve and sign the DMA. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Lakeland Control Building Roof Repair
Dreblow reviewed a proposal from Cedar Creek Spray Applications for
a roof on the Lakeland control building.
Moved by Kletti and second
by Grosklaus to accept the proposal in the amount of $2,232.00. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee agreed to review the 2004 Budget at
the July 24th meeting. Carroll will send a budget summary
to the committee, prior to the meeting. Carroll distributed a list of
the proposed 2004 highway construction projects, a 5-year equipment
plan and a 5-year building plan.
The committee discussed options for the purchase of
the Guenther property.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to proceed with the
purchase. Grosklaus, Hilber and Kletti voting aye, Kaul voting nay,
the motion was adopted.
Shop Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.
Leppla reviewed proposals for the purchase of a side mounted rotary
mower to replace the bat-wing mower.
Aring Equipment $10,750
Roland Machinery $11,370
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to accept
the Aring Equipment proposal in the amount of $10,750. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Leppla reviewed proposals for the purchase of a
vehicle lift.
U.S. Petroleum Equipment $ 9,835.25
Manitowoc Lifts $10,413.00
Gray Professional Lifts $10,945.00
Mohawk Resources Lmtd $13,085.00
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to accept
the proposal of U.S. Petroleum, in the amount of $9,835.25. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Leppla reviewed proposals for the purchase of a
programmable message board.
Lincoln Contractors Supply $13,493.98
Traffic & Parking Control $16,500.00
National Signal $16,250.00
Ingersoll Rand $15,920.00
Addco $13,097.00
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to accept
the proposal of Addco in the amount of $13,493.98. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Carroll reviewed fund transfers totaling $639,000 .
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to transfer $9,000 within the
new equipment account in order to fund the purchase of the above
equipment. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to transfer $130,000 from
Undesignated Retained Earnings to Buildings Capital Outlay for
construction of a salt storage facility at Waubeka. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted. Moved by Hilber and second
by Grosklaus to transfer $500,000 from Undesignated Retained Earnings
to Gravel Pits Capital Outlay for the purchase of the Guenther
property. Hilber, Grosklaus and Kaul voting aye, Kletti voting nay,
the motion was adopted.
Accounts payable Batch #35354 in the amount of
$1,849.97, Batch #35365 in the amount of $42,094.99 and Batch #35395
in the amount of $72,124.17 were audited and approved for payment. The
labor payroll of July 4, 2003 in the amount of $$76,972.82 was
approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to adjourn
at 12:40 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted .
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the
Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were
committee members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti,
Commissioner Dreblow, Administrative Coordinator Meaux and Office
Manager Carroll. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the June
12, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
·
Corporation Counsel Kenealy Kenealy has
indicated in a letter to Commissioner Dreblow that the Guenther
property owners would be willing to extend the closing on the
property to December 15, 2003 if the County would waive the
contingencies in the accepted offer and pay the 2003 real estate
taxes. The committee discussed this.
Moved by Kletti and second by Uselding
to proceed with the purchase and August 15th closing and
to request the Finance Committee approve the purchase so that the
purchase can be considered by the County Board at its August
meeting. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Chairman Wirth left the meeting.
·
Memo of Understanding Dreblow reviewed the
Memo of Understanding addressing the wearing of shorts by employees
during work hours. Human Resources Department Director Kuhnmuench
has prepared the memo for Highway Committee and O.P.E.I.U.
approval. The memo would allow employees to use their discretion as
to whether the wearing of shorts would be considered safe and would
disallow the wearing of radio headsets. Dreblow telephoned Director
Kuhnmuench and requested that he appear before the committee.
Dreblow reviewed
construction and maintenance projects.
·
Cedarburg Shop Addition Dreblow reviewed
Change Order #1, to the W.B. Construction contract, in the amount of
$1,183.00. The change order covers the addition of a ventilation
fan in the mechanical room and credits for deleting 2 light
fixtures and 1 sign. Moved by
Uselding and second by Kletti to approve the change. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted. It has
been determined that the design for some of the ductwork places the
ducts below the ceiling height. Bonestroo will redesign the
ductwork and absorb the cost. The replacement of the electric
service feed is still under consideration. The current disconnect
is not code compliant. Dreblow will meet with the architects, the
electrical engineering firm and the electrical sub-contractor on
July 1st to discuss a solution. Dreblow also advised the
committee that the electrical sub-contractor has installed the
electrical outlets behind the counter at the wrong height. The
electrical contractor will be responsible for correcting the outlet
locations.
Kuhnmuench joined
the meeting. He explained that the memo of understanding regarding
the wearing of shorts was a compromise reached between his office
and the employees. He viewed the employees in various work
activities and could not state that wearing of shorts was unsafe.
Because employees have been wearing shorts for approximately 10
years, he believes that the memo of understanding addresses this and
clarifies contract language. The Highway Department will retain the
ability to direct that shorts not be worn on jobs where safety would
be a concern. Kuhnmuench left the meeting.
·
CTH T Bridge Reconstruction The
preconstruction meeting was June 25th. Construction will
begin on July 7th. Construction should be complete the
week of September 22nd. The contractor is Pfeiffer Bros.
Construction. The marked detour signage is in place.
·
CTH T and W Intersection Right-of-way
acquisition is continuing. Mr. And Mrs. Van Sluys have indicated
that the compensation offered them is insufficient. Dreblow
explained that their home is set back further from the right-of-way
than other homes. This distance decreases the value of other
properties more than the Van Sluys property.
·
Waubeka Salt Shed Preliminary investigation
indicates that a pre-fabricated wood building, 60 x 90 in size
with a 3,000 ton capacity, would cost $225,000. WisDOT will
contribute $100,000 toward a salt storage facility.
·
Waubeka Locker/Lunch Room Preliminary plans
estimate cost at somewhere between $265,000 and $300,000. It is not
feasible to remodel within the existing structure, therefore an
addition is being considered.
Shop Superintendent
Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla has reviewed the bids for a
tilt-bed equipment trailer. Leppla recommended accepting the bid
from Bobcat Plus for a Cronkite trailer at a cost of $4,080.00.
This bid meets all specifications. The bid of John P. Lochen did
not meet the bid specifications.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to purchase the Cronkite
trailer at a cost of $4,080.00. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. Leppla is continuing to
investigate the availability of a demonstrator vacuum truck and is
acquiring proposals for a vehicle lift and a portable message
board. Leppla left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed
the proposed changes to the Access Control Ordinance. In the Design
Standards section, concrete not allowed is deleted
and 6 feet from the edge of pavement in rural sections
is added. Also the definition of an urban county
highway is clarified.
Moved by Hilber and second by Grosklaus to approve the changes to
the Access Control Ordinance and to send the revised ordinance to
the County Board for consideration. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted.
Accounts payable
batch #35273 in the amount of $654.50, batch #35274 in the amount of
$114,860.53 and batch #35275 in the amount of $55,103.21 were
audited and approved for payment. The labor payroll of June 20th
in the amount of $73,761.80 was approved.
Uselding left the
meeting.
The committee
members left the Highway Department to visit the new maintenance
facility built by Washington County. The committee returned to the
Highway Department. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Kletti to adjourn at 1:30 p.m. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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June 12, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll, Patrol Superintendent Tackes and
County Board Chairman Wirth.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the minutes of the
May 29, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications
as follows:
Supervisor Rose Hass Leider Dreblow read a
letter from the Flag Day Committee presenting a commemorative plaque
and thanking the Highway Department for its support and continued
participation in the Flag Day Parade.
WisDOT Connector Express The budget, as
currently proposed by the Senate, eliminates any increase in State
Transportation Aids and decreases the WisDOT maintenance budget. It
is not known how this will affect Ozaukee Countys maintenance of
state highways.
WCHA Summer Conference Kaul, Kletti and
Dreblow reported on the conference. One of the main items of concern
was the affect of Prevailing Wage Rate laws on Highway Departments.
The WCHA will work toward exempting counties from the wage rate
requirements. There were also seminars on Intersection and Driveway
Safety, Highway Evaluation Programs and the Local Roads Improvement
Program.
Chairman Kaul presented Employee Recognition Awards
to Wally Rassel (15 years) and Ray Schowalter (5 years). The committee
and Chairman Wirth thanked the employees for their service to Ozaukee
County citizens.
Construction Superintendent Banton joined the
meeting.
The Washington County Highway Committee has invited
the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to visit the new Washington
County Highway facility on June 26th. The committee will
begin the regularly scheduled Highway Committee meeting at the Port
Washington shop and then visit the Washington County facility.
Dreblow advised the committee that there was a CMAQ
meeting being held at SEWRPC today. There is a recommendation to
increase the designated non-attainment zone to include most of
southeastern Wisconsin. Currently there are five counties in the zone.
Dreblow explained to the committee that he would
like to review the current Access Control Ordinance. There are
concerns regarding concrete pavement in the right-of-way and access in
urban areas. Dreblow will prepare ordinance changes for consideration
by the committee at its next meeting.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects as follows:
Cedarburg Addition Dreblow reviewed pay
request #1 in the amount of $23,432.80.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to forward the request to the Buildings Committee
with the recommendation that it be paid. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
There has been another request for a change order to the contract.
It appears that the additional electric service has been designed to
connect with the main power before the electric meter. Meer Electric
has requested a change order, in the amount of $3,500, for redesign
of the main power feed. The committee took no action. Dreblow will
investigate alternatives to the change order.
Hetzel Gravel Pit Dreblow reviewed the
report from Wisconsin Testing. The report estimates that there are
100,000 cubic yards of gravel remaining at the site. It appears that
about 40% of the gravel is below the water table. A dragline can be
used to remove this gravel and a pond would be created. The gravel
would be approximately 3 years of use, if the county continues to
produce hotmix asphalt. There is also a considerable amount of sand.
There have been inquiries from contractors interested in purchasing
the sand.
CTH T Bridge Construction A preconstruction
meeting is scheduled for June 25th at the Highway Office.
Construction will most likely begin the week of July 6th.
(Chairman Wirth left the meeting. Shop
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.)
CTH T and CTH W Intersectioon Right-of-way
acquisition is proceeding. Dreblow reported on the negotiations. It
appears that jurisdictional offers will be prepared for some of the
properties.
Superintendent Leppla opened bids for purchase of a
5 ton tilt trailer as follows:
Bidder Brakes Amount
Sherwin Industries Surge $5,329.00
Sherwin Industries Surge $5,529.00
John P. Lochen Electric $3,995.00
Bruggink Inc. Surge $5,700.00
Bobcat Plus Surge $4,080.00
Bobcat Plus Surge $4,750.00
Kelbe Bros. Equip. Surge $5,080.00
Kelbe Bros. Equip. Surge $4,475.00
Aring Equipment Electric $4,660.00
F & I Equipment Electric $5,900.00
The bid specifications requested surge brakes.
Leppla will review the bids and make a recommendation to the committee
at its next meeting. Leppla reviewed the need for a replacement 25
light arrow board. There is $8,000 in the current budget. It appears
that a message board would better meet the needs of the department.
Currently there are message boards being manufactured that are the
same size as an arrow board that have the ability to show three lines
of information. These message boards cost approximately $17,000. The
committee directed Leppla to request proposals for the purchase of a
message board. Leppla reminded the committee that $90,000 is included
in the 2003 budget for the purchase of a used vacuum/broom truck.
There do not seem to be any acceptable used trucks available. Leppla
suggested postponing the purchase of the ditching machine ($155,000 in
the 2003 budget). Leppla will seek proposals for a demonstrator
vacuum/broom truck. Leppla would also like to request proposals for an
additional vehicle lift for the shop. Leppla estimates that a vehicle
lift would cost approximately $6,500 including installation. There are
funds remaining from previous purchases that could be used for this
purchase. The committee directed Leppla to seek proposals for the
above equipment.
Grosklaus was excused from the meeting.
Carroll requested that utility bills be paid on a
weekly basis. A report will be prepared for each committee member
detailing the expenditures. The committ1ee approved the request.
Hilber suggested that instead of auditing each payable voucher, the
committee review a summarized expenditure report. The committee agreed
that this proceedure could be tried at the next meeting.
Accounts payable batch #35126 in the amount of
$4,072.57, batch #35180 in the amount of $46,872.86 and batch #35190
in the amount of $106,385.64 were audited and approved for payment.
The labor payroll of June 6, 2003 in the amount of $73,761.80 was
approved.
Moved by Kletti and second by Hilber to adjourn the
meeting at 12:10 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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May 29, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow,
Office Manager Carroll, Superintendent Banton and County Board
Chairman Wirth. Uselding was absent and excused.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Hilber to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2003 meeting as
printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow and Kaul reviewed correspondence.
County Board Supervisor Karshna - Karshna
requested clarification on the department rule of employees not
being allowed to wear shorts while working and also why the ice
machine has been returned to the vendor. Dreblow explained that no
shorts would be allowed due to safety concerns and existing written
work rules. He advised the committee that the ice machine was not
rented during the winter months (stored on premises). In February an
employee hooked up the water supply lines and plugged the unit in to
make ice. This was in violation of the rental agreement with the
vendor. Dreblow requested the vendor pick up the machine.
Moved by Grosklaus and second
by Kletti that an ice machine would again be rented for the 2003
construction season. If any employee abuses the use of the machine,
rental will be discontinued. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
WCHA Summer Conference Agenda
A revised agenda was distributed to the committee.
WCHA Board Letter from District #4
Commissioners listing their preference for the priority of items to
be addressed by the WCHA board.
Cedarburg Addition Contract Extra Dreblow
sent a letter to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlich & Assoc. indicating
that the committee does not believe that the addition of window
replacements qualifies as an extra to the architectural contract.
WCHA Response to Waukesha Countys Rich
Bolte listing areas of cooperation with the Wisconsin Roadbuilders
Association.
Superintendent Tackes joined the meeting and
introduced new equipment operator Mike Huebner. Huebner has been
assigned to the Waubeka shop.
Dreblow reported that the Finance Committee is
considering ways to finance capital projects. The Administrative
Coordinators office is developing the capital plan. At its meeting
of May 23, 2003 the Finance Committee discussed the possibility of
bonding for the CTH I reconstruction project and the purchase of the
Guenther property.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance
projects.
CTH LL Right-of-Way Annexation Attorneys
for developer Didier have requested Dreblow sign-off on the petition
for direct annexation of CTH LL Right-of-Way by the City of Port
Washington. This annexation would change the location of the
right-of-way from the town of Port Washington to the city of Port
Washington. The County would remain the maintaining authority and no
maintenance, access control or speed limit changes would occur. The
committee reviewed the proposed annexation plat. It was noted that
the Park Commission would need to request that WisDOT lift the deed
restriction on the former STH 141 wayside if the property is to be
sold and developed. Dreblow reviewed a letter from Corporation
Counsel Kenealy, which indicates that the County Board would decide
the conditions of any sale of the wayside property.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Kletti that Dreblow be authorized to sign off on the
petition. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Cedarburg Shop Addition Outside block walls
are complete and construction of the inside walls has begun. The
contractor will request that the roof sections be delivered sooner
than previously scheduled. The electrical outlet locations remain as
in the original wall. There will be no additional cost.
Waubeka Shop Addition Dreblow reviewed four
proposed schemes, from Earth Tech, for the lunch/locker room
addition. Each proposal had alternate designs. Earth Tech will
prepare preliminary cost estimates for each of the schemes. Earth
Tech will also continue preliminary engineering for a salt storage
facility. A WisDOT discretionary maintenance agreement in the amount
$100,000 for construction of a salt storage facility is expected to
be forthcoming.
Hetzel Pit Exploration Wisconsin Testing
has completed soil borings at the pit site. The report is being
prepared.
Dreblow reported that departments have been
directed by the Administrative Coordinator and the Finance Director to
prepare the 2004 budget requests with no increase in the tax levy.
Health insurance costs are expected to increase 20% and wages to
increase 3%.
Supervisor Glen Stumpf joined the meeting to
discuss how excess right-of-way purchases are handled. The preference
is that if property is purchased for a public purpose, it should be
used for a public purpose. Dreblow explained that if the excess is
needed for another public purpose it can be deeded to the requesting
government. If it cannot be used for a public purpose the property may
be sold at the discretion of the Highway Committee.
Accounts Payable batch #35022 in the amount of
$10,404.36 and batch #35025 in the amount of $94,981.33 were audited
and approved for payment. The labor payroll of May 16, 2003 in the
amount of $71,027.71 was approved.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to adjourn
the meeting at 11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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May 15, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow, Office
Manager Carroll and Administrative Coordinator Meaux.
Moved by Kletti and second by
Hilber to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2003 meeting as printed. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn to
closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (e) for the purpose of
discussing labor negotiations. The roll was called. Kaul, Hilber,
Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting aye, the meeting was declared
closed. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to return to open session.
The roll was called. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting
aye, the meeting was reconvened in open session.
Construction and Maintenance projects were discussed.
No Parking Ordinance Dreblow reviewed the
proposed no parking ordinance for CTH O .
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to approve the proposed
ordinance and forward to the County Board for action. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
2003 County Gravel Price Dreblow distributed
analysis sheets of 2002 gravel costs and 2003 projections.
Moved by Grosklaus and second
by Kletti to establish the 2003 Crushed Gravel Price at $4.90 per ton
and Pit Run Gravel at $0.75 per ton. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
2003 County Hot Mix Asphalt Price Dreblow
distributed analysis sheets of 2002 Hot Mix Asphalt costs and 2003
projections. Moved by
Kletti and second by Hilber to establish the 2003 Hot Mix Price at
$23.70 per ton. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
2003 Summer Hours
The employees have signed the memo of understanding for the 2003 summer
work schedule. Moved by
Hilber and second by Grosklaus to approve and sign the Memorandum of
Understanding for 2003 Summer Work Hours. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and
Kletti voting aye, Uselding voting nay, the motion was adopted.
Cedarburg Shop Addition
Dreblow reviewed additional charges for HVAC design subcontract costs
of $935.00. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the additional cost. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow informed the committee that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlich and
Associates has requested a contract extra of $1,022 for window
replacement. The committee took no action on the request. Dreblow also
explained that the electrical contractor hired by Bonestroo to review
electrical needs did not address the relocation of an exit light and
electrical outlets in the new concrete block wall. Rather than accepting
a change order Dreblow will investigate other options that may be less
costly. Dreblow also noted a possible future change order, for HVAC work
to install the required ventilation that was also omitted from the plan.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence.
Waukesha County Dreblow read a letter sent to
WCHA by Richard Bolte, Waukesha County Director of Public Works. Bolte
suggests trying to work more closely with the road-building contractors.
Dreblow requested the committee approve the paving of
Lakeland Road, between the Payne & Dolan driveway and the Ozaukee County
Asphalt Plant driveway, as part of county maintenance. Dreblow estimated
an overlay to cost approximately $12,000. The committee directed Dreblow
to proceed with the paving.
Carroll reviewed the fund transfer request. WisDOT has
requested that the county perform addition discretionary maintenance on
state highways. This will increase revenue from WisDOT by approximately
$140,000. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Kletti to approve the fund transfer. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The labor payroll of May 9, 2003 in the amount of
$70,231.91 was approved for payment. Accounts payable batch #34891 in the
amount of $47,774.69 and batch #34887 in the amount of $15,937.80 were
audited and approved for payment.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn
the meeting at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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May 1, 2003
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, Hilber Grosklaus and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager
Carroll. Supervisor Uselding was excused.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by
Hilber to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2003 meeting as printed.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee discussed the misunderstanding as to how
and when vacancies in the departments authorized positions are filled.
The Highway Committee has the authority to fill the authorized positions
as needed. The county policy of losing a vacated position if it is not
filled within one year needs to be clarified, as it appears that it does
not apply to the Highway Department.
Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:
Highway Employee Association The highway
employees have voted to be represented by O.P.E.I.U (Office and
Professional Employees International Union)
Adopt-A-Highway Program Kletti informed
the committee that the Grafton Lions Club has continued roadway cleanup
of CTH V, even thought it is no longer a state highway. Dreblow advised
Kletti that Ozaukee County does not have an Adopt-A-Highway program and
that the Lions Club should not be cleaning up a county highway. Dreblow
suggested the Lions Club contact the Bike Trail Advisory Committee to
volunteer for trail clean up.
Construction and maintenance projects were discussed.
2003 Asphalt Oil Prices Prices from Koch
Materials and Henry Meigs were as follows:
Vendor Material Price
Henry G. Meigs Inc PG 58/28 $211.25/ton
Koch Materials PG 58/28 $212.10/ton
Henry G. Meigs Inc HFRS2 $ .8725/gal
Koch Materials HFRS2 $ .8565/gal
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to accept the
price from Henry G. Meigs Inc. for the PG 58/28 at $211.25/ton and the
price from Koch Materials for HFRS2 at $.8565/gal for 2003 asphalt
purchases. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
CTH O Access Variance The committee reviewed
the modified design for the Type II access approved by the committee.
The no parking ordinance for the access location will be prepared for
the next Highway Committee meeting and forwarded to the County Board for
consideration and action.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting at 9:15
a.m.
Highway Setback Ordinance The County Board will
consider removing setback requirements from county ordinances. The local
municipality currently controls setbacks.
CTH I The no parking ordinance for the fire
lane and paved shoulder at the dry hydrant at Moldenhauer Lake will be
considered at the May 7th County Board meeting.
Cedarburg Shop Addition As soon as weather
permits the floor for the addition will be poured.
CTH T & CTH W Intersection Three right-of-way
parcels have been acquired.
Dreblow reviewed personnel issues.
Summer Hours - The memo of understanding for
summer hours will recognize O.P.E.I.U as the bargaining representative.
The employees will not waive the one-week notice in change of schedule;
as a result that sentence will be removed. The week of July 4th
employees will be scheduled to work four eight-hour days (6:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.) Dreblow will prepare a revised memo.
Commissioners Training Dreblow attended a
two-day Commissioner training session in Waupaca. One item addressed was
the Local Road Improvement Program. WisDOT will require that only half
of the eligible participants be allowed a LRIP project for the program
biennium. This will result in participants having one LRIP project every
four years. Project funding would only be allowed to be transferred
once. Commissioners were also informed that local governments are
required to comply with prevailing wage determinations for major public
construction projects using multiple trades, when working for other
governmental units. If county forces are used on these types of
projects, employees must be paid the prevailing wage rate. This
requirement does not apply to county projects.
Chairman Wirth left the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
The labor payroll of April 25, 2003 in the amount of
$73,668.84 was approved. Accounts payable batch #34785, in the amount of
$27,147.41 and batch #34791, in the amount of $8,254.01 were audited and
approved for payment.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn the
meeting at 11:10 a.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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April 17, 2003
Port Washington, WI
Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County
Highway Committee to order at 8:00 a.m. Present were committee members
Kaul, Kletti, Uselding and Hilber, and Commissioner Dreblow. The committee
visited the location for an access control ordinance variance request, on
CTH O north of Cedar Sauk Rd. Village of Saukville Engineer Roy Wilhelm
and the developers engineer Scott Vence met the committee at the site.
The committee, Wilhelm and Vence returned to the Highway Office at 9:10
a.m. Supervisor Grosklaus joined the meeting.
The committee discussed the variance request. The
location of the proposed access calls for Type III access standards. As
proposed by the developer, the access would not provide the required
southbound acceleration and deceleration lanes. Dreblow suggested the
developer provide an easement to relocate the sidewalk, so that the wider
parkway the village desires could be provided. Dreblow also explained that
if Type II access standards were to be used, no 50 straight lane would be
required for deceleration.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to deny the variance request
for a Type III access with no acceleration and deceleration lanes. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted. Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Uselding to grant a variance to allow the application of Type II
access standards for the proposed access. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted. Dreblow will
prepare a no parking ordinance for CTH O at the access location, in the
areas of the bypass lane and acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Wilhelm advised the committee that a public
informational meeting wouldl be scheduled for the STH 33 bridge
replacement project. WisDOT is proposing a four-lane bridge with
designated bike lanes and sidewalks. Construction is scheduled for 2005.
The bridge will remain open to traffic. Wilhelm and Vence left the
meeting.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve
the minutes of the April 3, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Training on the use
of the Topcon Laser Level is being offered on 5/6/03. Training will be
in DePere and will cost $75.00 per person. Dreblow requested that the
committee approve sending Rod Bonjean and Rich Brown for training.
Neither employee has been trained previously .
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to send Bonjean and Brown for
Topcon Laser Level training at a cost of $150.00. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
CMAQ Grant Application
Dreblow reviewed the location of the two proposed pedestrian / bicycle
bridges over I-43. For grant application purposes, each bridge is
considered a separate project. Construction of the bridges over I-43
would allow bicycles to travel on a separate trail and to avoid travel
on busy county and town roads.
Board Chairman Wirth and Administrative Co-coordinator
Meaux joined the meeting. Superintendent Tackes and Foreman Janeshek also
joined the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed a proposal from Wisconsin Testing to
conduct 10 exploratory borings and prepare a report on the availability of
gravel at the Hetzel Pit. The estimated cost of the work is $9,950.00.
Moved by Kletti and
second by Hilber to proceed with the boring with the understanding that
costs will not exceed $10,000. All members present voting aye, the motion
was adopted.
The asphalt mix design should be updated. The last mix
design was prepared in 2000.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to have Miller Engineers
prepare an asphalt mix design at a cost not to exceed $3,600.00. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed the WisDOT Force Account Contract for
traffic control on I-43 during installation of traffic counting devices.
Moved by Hilber and
second by Uselding to approve and sign the contract. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Construction of the addition to the Cedarburg shop has
begun.
The following personnel issues were discussed:
Brad DeMaster has been assigned to the equipment
repair shopas a mechanic. He would continue to work with the highway
crew when needed.
Replacement Equipment Operator - Dreblow
explained that with the resignation of Joel Alore, the department is
down two employees from the authorized maximum 45 positions. The
committee, Wirth, Meaux and Dreblow discussed the need to replace any
equipment operator at this time. Wirth and Meaux suggested waiting until
the state budget is finalized. Dreblow recommended filling one position .
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to hire one person from the
current eligibility list. Kaul, Grosklaus and Hilber voting aye,
Uselding and Kletti voting nay, the motion was adopted.
Meaux left the meeting. Superintendent Banton joined the meeting.
Summer Work Schedule The implementation of a
10-hour/4-day workweek for the summer paving season was discussed.
Dreblow, Banton and Tackes explained that there are advantages to the
county when mobilization is reduced to four days and with the ability to
produce additional hot mix during a single 10-hour day.
Moved by Hilber and second by
Kletti to implement a 10-hour/4-day workweek schedule effective June 2,
2003. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti voting aye, Uselding voting
nay, the motion was adopted. Some
employees will be scheduled to work Monday thru Thursday and some will
be scheduled to work Tuesday thru Friday in order to provide coverage in
the shop, to provide additional mowing time, for marking and signing and
for patroling of state highways.
Temporary Summer Employees Dreblow would like
to hire up to 8 temporary employees for the summer. The Committee felt
the temporary summer help should be hired at Dreblows discretion and
assignd to shop locations as needed.
Moved by Kletti and second by
Hilber that Dreblow hire temporary summer employees as needed. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
WCHSFA Annual Conference
The 2003 conference will be held September 24th and 25th
at Wisconsin Dells.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to send the three
superintendents and the three foreman to the conference. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla
reviewed proposals for the purchase on air conditioning recycling
equipment as follows:
Carquest $3,840.95
Grafton Auto Parts $3,768.90
Fuel Systems Inc $3,643.25
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to purchase the
equipment form Fuel Systems Inc at a cost of $3,643.25. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Chairman Wirth left the meeting. Leppla, Banton, Tackes
and Janeshek left the meeting.
Accounts payable batch #34699 in the amount of
$38,521.24 and batch #34692 in the amount of $33,277.84 were audited and
approved for payment. The labor payroll of April 11, 2003 in the amount of
$78,081.34 was approved.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to adjourn
the meeting at 12:10 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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April 3, 2003
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, Grosklaus and Uselding, Commissioner Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll
and County Board Chairman Wirth. Supervisors Kletti and Hilber were
excused. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the March 20,
2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Chairman Wirth discussed the proposed reorganization of
the committees of the County Board. Chairman Kaul presented equipment
operators Mark Lemke and Steve Brandt with pins in recognition of their
ten years of employment by the Highway Department. Chairman Kaul made a
similar presentation to Pat Swan for 20 years of service.
Tom Marquardt, Town of Cedarburg Director of Public
Works, and Roy Wilhelm, Village of Saukville Engineer, joined the meeting.
Chairman Wirth left the meeting.
Wilhelm requested a variance to the County Access
Control Ordinance, in order to allow a private road for a condominium
development on CTH O, north of Cedar Sauk Road and across from the
existing lift station. At this location, design standards for a Type "3"
Access must be met. Wilhelm advised the committee that existing
intersections on CTH O do not meet these standards and requested that
the county not require deceleration and acceleration lanes southbound and
not require a northbound 12 bypass lane. The road access location and
various options were discussed. The committee advised Wilhelm that it
would inspect the proposed location.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by
Uselding to table the variance request until the April 17th
meeting. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Wilhelm left the meeting.
Marquardt and the committee discussed the proposed
parking regulations for the CTH I paved shoulder and fire lane at the
dry hydrant access to Moldenhauer Lake. Marquardt has discussed
establishing a designated parking area with Harold Moldenhauer, the owner
of the adjacent property. Mr. Moldenhauer has concerns regarding
additional trash and also storm water runoff. Mr. Moldenhauer is opposed
to the construction of a parking area. The committee discussed access
alternatives and parking locations on the existing right-of-way. Dreblow
reviewed the proposed no-parking ordinance.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Kaul to forward the proposed ordinance to the County Board for approval.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Marquardt left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
Labor Negotiation Status Dreblow reported that
he has met with the Employee Association Bargaining Committee to review
the financial impact of the Countys final offer and the Associations
final offer.
WisDOT All the necessary documentation for the
requested jurisdictional transfer of CTH V has been forwarded to
SEWRPC for inclusion in the Jurisdictional Highway Plan.
Dreblow has approved a request that the public
informational hearing, for the proposed reconstruction of I-43 from STH
32 to the north county line, be held at the Highway Department office.
Construction is scheduled for 2007.
Town of Grafton The signed Road Maintenance
Agreement has been received. Kaul and Dreblow signed the agreement on
behalf of the County.
Shop Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.
Dreblow informed the committee that equipment operator
Joe Alore has resigned to accept a position with the city of Port
Washington. Dreblow explained that Alore has frequently been assigned to
the shop to perform equipment maintenance. Leppla explained that he has
been using one shop employee almost exclusively for taxi maintenance.
Dreblow explained that Brad DeMaster had applied for a shop position but
had been hired as an equipment operator. Leppla and Dreblow requested that
DeMaster be assigned to the shop crew. Dreblow will include the hiring of
a replacement equipment operator on the agenda for the April 17, 2003
committee meeting.
Leppla reviewed the grass mower bids opened on March
20, 2003. Leppla recommended accepting the bid of John P. Lochen for a
Kabota Model F3060 4x4 mower at a cost of $13,550.00 .
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to accept Lepplas
recommendation. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Leppla left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed construction and maintenance projects.
CTH C The DNR no longer allows the seeding of
crown vetch on highway rights-of-way. WisDOT will contact Mr.
Helmstedder in order to reach an agreement on groundcover for the slope
at his property. Musson Bros. has indicated that they expect to be
reimbursed for any additional landscaping.
Cedarburg Shop Addition Construction starts
today. Dreblow reviewed an alternate plan for parking. Town of Cedarburg
Plan Commission approval is not required for the changed parking design.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Uselding to approve the alternate parking design. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Waubeka Shop Remodeling and Salt Shed Construction
WisDOT has agreed to contribute $100,000.00 to construction of a salt
facility that will hold a minimum of 1,500 tons of state salt. Dreblow
would like to have a shed with a capacity of 3,500 tons. Dreblow has
requested a proposal for preliminary plans from Karl Halberson at Earth
Tech. Earth Tech will prepare 3 alternatives for the lunch and locker
room and alternatives for salt storage at a cost of $4,000.00.
Moved by Uselding and second
by Grosklaus to contract with Earth Tech for preparation of preliminary
plans. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
CTH T Bridge The
bid for bridge construction has been awarded to Pfeiffer Brothers for
$546,000. The local share is $109,000. Construction is scheduled to
begin in mid June.
WisDOT Discretionary Maintenance Agreements
Dreblow reviewed agreements for I-43 shouldering, state highway surface
maintenance, and deck repairs on three I-43 bridges.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by
Uselding to approve and sign the agreements. All members present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
CTH W, STH 167 to Glen Oaks
Dreblow reviewed the Kapur & Assoc. Contract Amendment #3 for design
of storm water management ponds and right-of-way plat modifications.
Moved by Uselding and
second by Grosklaus to approve the amendment in the amount of
$40,155.00. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The local share of the amendment cost will be Ozaukee County 10% and
city of Mequon 10%.
The committee agreed to begin the April 17, 2003
meeting at 8:00 in order to inspect CTH O at the sight for the variance
request.
Accounts payable batch #34456 in the amount of
$22,084.85 and batch #34455 in the amount of $6,240.01 were audited and
approved for payment. The labor payroll of March 28, 2003 in the amount of
$72,731.80 was approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn
the meeting at 12:20 p.m. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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March
20, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus and Uselding, Commissioner
Dreblow, Office Manager Carroll, Administrative Coordinator Tom Meaux and
Human Resources Director John Kuhnmuench.
Kletti was absent and excused.
Moved
by Uselding and second by Hilber to approve the minutes of March 6, 2003
as printed. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Hilber noted that the April meetings are scheduled for April 3rd
and April 17th.
Moved
by Uselding and second by Hilber to adjourn to closed session per
Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85 (1) (c), for the purpose of discussing
labor contract negotiations. The
roll was called. Kaul, Hilber,
Grosklaus and Uselding voting aye, the meeting was declared closed at 8:45
a.m.
Moved
by Hilber and second by Grosklaus to reconvene to open session at 9:55
a.m. The roll was called.
Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Uselding voting aye the meeting
returned to open session.
Kuhnmuench and Meaux left the meeting.
Shop
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.
Bids for the purchase of a 60 grass mower were opened.
| Vendor |
Make & Model |
2 x 4 |
4 x 4 |
| Serwe Implement |
John Deere 1445 |
$13,970.00 |
$15,712.00 |
| Mid-States Equipment |
John Deere 1445 |
13,894.00 |
15,894.00 |
| KEI |
Excel Hustler 3400ZT |
16,491.00 |
18,989.00 |
| Waldo Implement |
Howard Price 727 |
13,450.00 |
16,532.00 |
| John Lochen |
Kubota F3060 |
13,550.00 |
|
| Wisconsin Turf Equipment |
Jacobson 628 Turf Cat |
15,572.00 |
17,187.00 |
| F & I Equipment |
New Holland MC28 |
13,140.00 |
14,965.00 |
| Miller & Boeldt |
New Holland MC28 |
13,181.00 |
15,306.00 |
| Proven Power |
John Deere 1445 |
13,948.00 |
15,606.00 |
| Reistener & Schnell |
John Deere 1445 |
15,831.00 |
17,646.08 |
Leppla
will analyze the bids and make a recommendation to the committee at the
next meeting.
Leppla
explained that he and shop employee Noeske attended an air conditioning
repair training seminar. Annual
licensing will be required in order to repair air conditioning systems.
Leppla left the meeting.
Construction
Superintendent Banton joined the meeting.
Dreblow
reviewed correspondence as follows:
·
Mr. Fred
Helmstetter Mr. Helmstetter has sent letters, by registered
mail, to various local and state officials regarding his dissatisfaction
with the landscaping of the slope of his property which was altered during
the reconstruction of CTH C. Mr.
Helmstetter was assured that the landscaper would use crown vetch as the
ground cover in order to eliminate mowing of the slope.
Instead a perennial mix was used.
Dreblow has requested the project oversight-engineering firm,
Gremmer & Associates, request a letter to Mr. Helmstetter, from the
landscaper, assuring that the ground cover will be replaced with crown
vetch.
·
WCHA Summer
Highway Conference Conference information was distributed
to the committee. Grosklaus
and Uselding will not be able to attend.
The Snow Plow Truck Roadeo will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd,
beginning at 8:30 am. Three
employees have been authorized to attend.
One nights hotel accommodation will be provided.
·
Town of
Cedarburg Dreblow reviewed a request to allow installation
of a Landmark information sign on CTH NN at its intersection with CTH Y.
The sign would acknowledge the area known as Deckers Corners.
The committee directed Dreblow to allow the installation of the
marker as long as there was no obstruction to vision.
·
SEWRPC
Dreblow reviewed a proposal for the maintenance, by SEWRPC, of section
corner monuments. Currently
three counties in District #2 contract with SEWRPC for surveying needs.
If the proposal were implemented district wide, the cost to
counties would be approximately $100,000 annually.
Ken
Rolefson, representing Ayres & Associates met with the committee to
discuss future construction projects.
No new projects are currently under consideration.
Ayres has expanded into the traffic control areas of engineering.
Dreblow
and Banton advised the committee that test holes have been dug at the
Hetzel Pit. It appears there
is additional gravel at the site. The
committee directed Dreblow to request a proposal from Wisconsin Testing
for additional drilling to determine the quality and quantity of gravel
available. The committee also
discussed the possibility of requesting bids for the sand at the site.
Dreblow
reviewed the costs to date for reconstruction of CTH C, excluding
engineering and right-of-way acquisition.
Construction costs are $4.4 million for the 1.6 mile project (2.75
million per mile). Dreblow
also reviewed the costs to date for reconstruction of CTH W, from
Sunnydale to Zedler, excluding engineering and right-of-way acquisition.
Construction costs for the 1 mile project are $5.8 million.
Accounts
payable batch #34370 in the amount of $96,755.90 and batch #34371 in the
amount of $33,696.27 were audited and approved for payment.
The labor payroll of March 14th in the amount of
$78,985.93 was approved.
Moved
by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn the meeting at 12:35 p.m.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Respectfully
Submitted
Georgia
Carroll, Office Manager
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February 20, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow and
Office Manager Carroll. Also present were Administrative Coordinator Meaux
and Journal/Sentinel reporter Jeff Cole.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Kletti to approve the minutes of February 6, 2003 as printed. All members
present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Steve Halmo, representing the Miller Light Ride for the
Arts, joined the meeting. The ride is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st
and is a fund raising event for the United Performing Arts Fund. This year
the ride is being expanded into Ozaukee County. The route will follow
Lakeshore Road and CTH C into Port Washington and the Interurban Trail as
far as Allan Edmonds. Halmo discussed various ways in which safety has
been addressed. The committee indicated their support for the event. Halmo
and Meaux left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed the following correspondence:
State of Wisconsin Highlights of the Governors
proposed 2003-05 budget included a $10 increase in automobile
registration fees, a one year delay in reconstruction of the Marquette
Interchange and increased funding for General Transportation Aids, the
Local Road Improvement Program and Transit Aid programs.
Town of Cedarburg Letter requesting
establishment of a no parking zone on the paved shoulder of CTH I at the
dry hydrant location. This would guarantee access to the hydrant for
fire department vehicles.
WE Energies Notice of the future gas pipeline
route to the new power plant.
Seminar Attendance Superintendent Tackes has
requested approval to attend a seminar, June 6, 2003 in Milwaukee,
regarding unacceptable employee behavior.
Moved by Grosklaus and second
by Hilber to approve Tackes attending the seminar at a cost of $149.00.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
City of Cedarburg Administrator Clint Gridley joined
the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed an appeal request by Ozaukee Bank to
allow a driveway access on CTH C, adjacent to the Ozaukee County
Interurban Trail. The certified survey map prepared in 1991 shows a 50
easement for a driveway and utilities. When CTH C was reconstructed, the
access was not included. Gridley explained that not including the access
was an oversight during the engineering and construction process and that
it was the intention of the city of Cedarburg to include the access.
Gridley also indicated that the adjacent property owner was opposed to the
driveway. Gridley and Ozaukee Bank requested the committee interpret the
access as existing. The committee discussed the request.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Kletti to interpret the access as existing and therefore issue a permit as
an existing access. Uselding, Kletti and Kaul voting aye, Grosklaus and
Hilber voting nay, the motion was adopted.
Gridley left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed the Maintenance Agreements between the
county and the towns. The agreements are for a two-year period. The
agreements direct the county as to which maintenance items not to perform
and which items to perform and when to perform them. The town of Fredonia,
town of Belgium and town of Port Washington have signed and returned their
agreements. The town of Saukville and the town of Grafton are yet to be
received. Moved by
Grosklaus and second by Hilber that Dreblow be directed to sign the
approved agreements. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Dreblow reviewed construction projects as follows:
CTH W, Glen Oaks to STH 167 The committee
reviewed a proposed Engineering Amendment No. 3 to the Kapur &
Associates contract. Kapur is requesting an additional $45,000 for
design and right-of-way plat for the required retention ponds. Dreblow
would like to see the ponds designed as dry ponds, for quantity only.
The design addition puts the total contract at just under $300,000.
Dreblow has scheduled a meeting Scott Solverson, Bill Hoppe and Kapur to
discuss the scope of services of the amendment.
CTH KW Uselding informed the committee that a
utility cut has been made north of CTH D. Uselding believes that the cut
has not been properly filled. Dreblow will have the area inspected.
STH 32 The pre-construction meeting is being
held this morning at the Port Washington Police Department meeting room.
Superintendent Tackes is attending.
Carroll reviewed two fund transfer requests. The first
is a request to transfer $35,000 from New Equipment Capital Expenditures
for tractors to the Cedarburg shop addition.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Grosklaus to approve the transfer request. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted. The second is a
request to transfer $40,000 from New Equipment balance unapplied to New
Equipment Capital Expenditures for maintenance and construction equipment
for the purchase of Trimble GPS Surveying Equipment.
Moved by Hilber and second by Grosklaus to approve the transfer request.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Leppla
reviewed proposals for purchasing 1,100 gallons of 15W-40 engine oil as
follows:
E.H. Wolf & Sons Chevron $3.19/gal
E.H. Wolf & Sons Citgo $2.98/gal
Ryan Oil Chevron $3.29/gal
Plymouth Lubricants Citgo $3.19/gal
U.S. Oil Diesel Supreme $3.34/gal
Leppla indicated that Chevron oil is currently used and
that it is performing very well. Leppla would like to continue using
Chevron and recommended accepting the proposal from E.H Wolf & Sons .
Moved by Kletti and second by Hilber to accept the proposal from E. H.
Wolf for Chevron oil at a cost of $3.19 per gallon. All members present
voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Leppla and Cole left the meeting.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to adjourn to
closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (e) for the purpose of
discussing right-of-way acquisition appraisals for the CTH T and CTH W
intersection reconstruction project. The role was called. Kaul, Hilber,
Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to return to
open session at 11:15 a.m. The role was called. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus,
Uselding and Kletti voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Kaul left the meeting. Grosklaus assumed the chair.
Accounts payable batch #34057 in the amount of
$7,871.11 and batch #34062 in the amount of $21,294.60 were audited and
approved for payment. The labor payroll of February 14, 2003 in the amount
of $75,051.48 was approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to adjourn at
11:45 a.m. All members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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February 6, 2003
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, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow and
Office Manager Carroll. Also in attendance were Corporation Counsel
Kenealy, Human Resources Director Kuhnmuench, Administrative Coordinator
Meaux, Patrol Superintendent Tackes, Construction Superintendent Banton,
Cedarburg shop foreman Bonjean, Port Washington shop foreman Janeshek and
Waubeka shop foreman Paulus. Bill Schanen from the Ozaukee Press and Dan
Benson from the Journal/Sentinel joined the meeting.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by
Kletti to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2003 meeting as printed.
All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The WCHA Winter Highway Conference was discussed. Kaul
thought that the session on concession bargaining was very interesting.
The committee that has been studying privatization reported to the
membership. There was no consensus regarding privatization if WisDOT
maintenance. The Summer Highway Conference will be held June 3, 4 and 5,
2003 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Carroll has made room
reservations. The roadeo will be held on June 3rd. The
committee approved sending the three employees who scored the highest at
the Ozaukee/Washington County Roadeo to the event.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows:
Transportation Secretary Busalacchi A letter
reviewing his goals for the state transportation department.
Land Acquisition The sellers have accepted the
counter-offer to the counter-offer. The committee discussed possible
financing for the purchase. One possibility would be for the County to
purchase the property and the Highway Department to purchase the gravel
from the County. Chairman Wirth joined the meeting. The committee
discussed selling the unused Hetzel property in order to acquire
additional funds. Moved
by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to recommend to the Finance
Committee that the Highway Department purchase the Guenther property
subject to County Board approval. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted. Kenealy left the
meeting.
Miller Ride for the Arts The bicycle event will
be routed over CTH C on June 1, 2003. It is estimated that 2,000
riders will travel through Ozaukee County.
Waste Oil Heater Service Agreement The
committee agreed to enter into an agreement with Black Gold Services to
provide maintenance for the waste oil heater at Waubeka at an annual
cost of $250.00.
Construction and Maintenance projects were reviewed.
Cedarburg Shop Addition Dreblow reported that
it appeared that the low bid was from W B Corp. Highway funds budgeted
for the project (excluding architect fees) total $305,000. Including the
replacement of windows, heaters and air exchangers has increased the
cost of the project. Dreblow has estimated that the building
construction project, including bid alternatives, would cost $315,000.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Kletti to proceed with the project and prepare a fund transfer
from Capital Expenditures-Equipment to Capital Expenditures Buildings,
in the amount of $35,000. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Reconstruction of STH 32 A pre-construction
meeting will be held on February 20, 2003. Banton will attend the
meeting.
Construction of W E Energies Power Plant A
meeting was held on February 5, 2003 to discuss the logistics of the
construction.
Banton reviewed the proposed Utility Accommodation
Policy. The policy follows the one prepared by the WCHA Utility Committee.
Moved by Uselding and
second by Grosklaus that the committee approve and sign the policy and
that the policy become effective March 1, 2003. All member present voting
aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting. Chairman
Wirth left the meeting.
Human Resources Director Kuhnmuench reported that labor
mediator has determined that labor negotiations are at an impasse. Both
the County and the Employee Association must submit final offers by
February 10, 2003.
O.P.E.I.U. Business Representative Burnick joined the
meeting.
The committee discussed the possibility of either
reducing the work force or adjusting the work schedule. Dreblow reported
that he met with the bargaining committee on January 23, 2003 and with all
the employees on January 27th. The employees were not willing
todiscuss agreeing to a shortterm 32-hour workweek. The foremen and
superintendents explained to the committee that there is work available
but that the work will not produce revenue to the department. Keeping the
entire crew working would be charged to the county maintenance budget.
Moved by Grosklaus and
second by Kletti that there be no reduction in the work force. Kaul,
Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti voting aye and Uselding voting nay, the
motion was adopted. Meaux, Kuhnmuench,
Paulus, Janeshek, Bonjean, Leppla, Tackes, Banton, Burnick, Benson and
Schanen left the meeting.
Hilber left the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Accounts Payable batch #33897 in the amount of
$31,649.56 and batch #33914 in the amount of $27,057.93 were audited and
approved for payment. The labor payroll of February 14, 2003 in the amount
of $72,307.69 was approved.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus to adjourn the
meeting at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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Port Washington, WI
Chairman Kaul called the Ozaukee County Highway
Committee meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee members
Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow and
Office Manager Carroll.
Moved by Hilber and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the
January 9, 2003 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence as follows
· WisDOT Letter
from District #2 regarding changes in personnel assignments. Ed Friede
has retired as planning group manager.
· WisDOT The STH
32 reconstruction project has been named project of the year.
· Ozaukee County
Historical Society Letter thanking the department for surveying
the WE Energies ROW property, which was donated to the Cedarburg
Interurban Depot restoration project.
· Corporation Counsel
Kenealy Letter advising that counter offer has been accepted.
Dreblow advised the committee that District #2 has
scheduled the 2003 Utility Conference for February 18, 2003.
Superintendents Banton and Tackes joined the meeting.
The committee discussed the reduced revenue due to
limited winter maintenance activity. Means of generating additional
revenue were discussed. The committee discussed the possibility of
temporary layoffs or a reduction in scheduled work hours as a means of
reducing expenses.
Administrative Coordinator Meaux joined the meeting.
Dreblow reported that during the scheduled inspection
of county bridges, G.A.S. has found that three bridges on local roads will
require new load ratings. Cost of determining the ratings is $1,000.
Moved by Uselding and
second by Grosklaus that the local governments be billed for the work. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee discussed the proposed speed limit
ordinance for CTH V.
Moved by Kletti and second by Grosklaus that the committee recommends a
speed of 25 mph from STH 60 to Willow Lane and 45 mph from Willow Lane to
Cheyenne Drive. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee discussed the WisDOT Discretionary
Maintenance Agreement for baffles for the salt brine spray tank.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Hilber to approve and sign the agreement. All members present voting aye,
the motion was adopted.
Banton distributed copies of the proposed Utility
Accommodation Policy. Banton reviewed the permit fee schedule. Banton
requested the committee review the policy.
Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.
Leppla informed the committee that the county can use
the V.A.L.U.E. local government cooperative purchasing program for
equipment purchases. This would eliminate the need for the county to
advertise for bids and perform bid analysis. A 4x4 bi-fuel pickup truck is
available thru V.A.L.U.E. Leppla reminded the committee that the
department has a CMAQ grant for the difference in cost between a bi-fuel
and regular fuel truck.
Leppla reviewed a proposal from Wester Electric to add
an electrical circuit to the office area at a cost of $495.00. Leppla was
directed to accept the proposal.
County Board Chairman Wirth joined the meeting.
Accounts payable batch #33860 in the amount of
$12,467.80 and batch #33861 in the amount of $15,635.76 were audited and
approved for payment. The labor payroll of January 17, 2003 in the amount
of #83,415.18 was approved.
The committee visited the Waubeka shop to view the salt
brine making equipment. The committee toured the Hetzel Pit on CTH E.
The committee also drove the section CTH I proposed for reconstruction.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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January 9, 2003
Port
Washington, WI
The meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee was
called to order by Chairman Kaul at 8:30 a.m. Present were committee
members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow,
Office Manager Carroll, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Administrative
Coordinator Meaux, County Board Chairman Wirth, Superintendent Tackes and
Superintendent Banton.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to approve the minutes of the
December 26, 2002 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the
motion was adopted.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to change the
order of the agenda to address the issue of purchasing property. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Moved by Uselding and second by Grosklaus to adjourn to
closed session, per Wis. Statutes 19.85 (1) (e) for the purposed of
possible purchase of property. The role was called. Kaul, Hilber,
Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti voting aye, the meeting was declared closed
at 8:50 a.m.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to reconvene to
open session. The role was called. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and
Kletti voting aye, the meeting was declared open at 10:15 a.m.
Kenealy, Meaux, Wirth and Banton left the meeting.
Dreblow reviewed correspondence and communications.
· Governor McCallum
Letter from outgoing governor to Chairman Kaul, thanking him for his
continuing interest in state government.
· Village of Grafton
The village has indicated that an error was made when speed limits for
CTH V were recommended to the Traffic Safety Committee. The village
would like the 25 mph speed limit beginning at STH 60 to extend to
Willow Road. Dreblow will place the item on the next Highway Committee
meeting agenda.
· Town of Fredonia
The town is again requesting that the county reconstruct CTH H from
CTH Z to Camp Awana Road. The town believes that shoulders are too
narrow. Dreblow reviewed the pavement condition index for the road
sections (78, 90, 83 and 75). Pavement conditions do not warrant
reconstruction of the roadway and there are no financial resources
available for reconstruction of the highway at this time. Superintendent
Tackes will evaluate the shoulders to determine if improvements may be
possible. Dreblow will respond to the town.
· WisDOT
A Funding Application Training seminar will be conducted in Waukesha
on January 15th. Dreblow and Banton will attend.
· WisDOT Connector
Express Frank Busalacchi has been
appointed Secretary of Transportation by Governor Doyle.
· WisDOT Connector
From 1987 to 2002, traffic on Wisconsin highways has increased 60%
while highway lane miles have increase only 5%. The number of licensed
drivers has increased 20%. Kaul believes these numbers support the need
for additional maintenance of highways.
Chairman Kaul presented Kathy Learned with her pin in
recognition of 15 years of employment by Ozaukee County. Kathy was thanked
by the committee for her dedicated service to the department.
Dreblow explained the request for 2 ½ additional hours
of work for Account Clerk III, Debbi Verheyen. Debbi will be responsible
for Transit System accounting. These additional hours were included in the
2003 Highway Administration regular wages budget.
Moved by Grosklaus and second
by Kletti to approve the addition of hours to the assigned schedule. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
The committee will meet on January 14, 2003 for the
purpose of labor contract mediation.
Construction projects were reviewed.
· CTH T Bridge
Reconstruction The needed temporary limited easement has been
negotiated and acquired. Bid letting is scheduled for February 11, 2003
· CTH T and CTH W
Intersection The right-of-way consultant should have appraisals
completed January 17, 2003. Negotiations with property owners will be
initiated.
· CTH I and STH 33
Intersection A letter from WisDNR has been received indicating
that WisDNR concurs with the wetland mitigation plan to allow
reconstruction of the intersection of CTH I and STH 33.
Dreblow reviewed the WisDOT Routine Maintenance
Agreements for 2003 and also the addendum to the agreements.
Moved by Uselding and second by
Grosklaus to approve and sign the Routine Maintenance Agreements and the
Addendum. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Dreblow reviewed the Discretionary Maintenance Agreements. The Highway
Department will maintain signs on state highways in 2003.
Moved by Kletti and second by
Uselding to approve and sign the Discretionary Maintenance Agreements. All
members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Tackes reviewed the new salt brine
production and application system. WisDOT has paid for the installation of
a vertical brine tank at each highway-shed location. The application
system is mounted on a tri-axle. The salt brine is produced at Waubeka and
trucked to the other sheds. The application of brine on bridge decks,
prior to inclement weather conditions, maintains a dry pavement and
prevents icing.
Accounts payable batch #33708 in the amount of
$60,875.73, batch #33741 in the amount of $19,591.46 and batch #33742 in
the amount of $162,970.00 were audited and approved for payment. The labor
payroll of January 3, 2003 in the amount of $75,966.89 was approved.
Moved by Grosklaus and second by Uselding to adjourn
the meeting at 12:00 noon. All members present voting aye, the motion was
adopted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Georgia Carroll, Office Manager
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