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DRAFT November 11, 2004

Port Washington, WI

Chairman Kaul called the meeting of the Ozaukee County Highway Committee to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were committee members Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus, Uselding and Kletti, Commissioner Dreblow and Office Manager Carroll. Also in attendance were Andrew Struck, Assistant Director/Planner, from the Planning, Resources and Land Management department and Patrol Superintendent Tackes. Chairman Kaul presented employees Kevin Schueller and Gary Wuestenhagen the 10-year pin and the committee thanked them for their dedication to their jobs. Schueller and Wuestenhagen left the meeting. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Hilber to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2004 meeting as printed. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.

Andrew Struck reviewed the history of the construction of the County Interurban Trail. A portion of the trail is routed over county highways and local roads. This increased the danger to trail users. The County applied for and was approved for a CMAQ grant to construct an overpass over I-43 and reroute the trail off-road. The county must pay the 20% local share. Total cost of the project is $1,205,000, with the local share $247,900. A Stewardship grant of $50,000 has been awarded and will be applied toward the local share. The balance needed for the local share will be raised through private contributions. No tax money would be needed. The two grants must be accepted by February 2005. County Administrator Meaux joined the meeting. The committee discussed the proposed rerouting but took no action at this time.

Dreblow distributed the agenda packets for the WCHA Winter Conference. He also distributed a copy of the agenda for the District #2 Commissioner and Committeeman’s meeting scheduled for November 16th at Racine County. Dreblow reported that state traffic fatalities were up in October. WisDOT is investigating the possibility of purchasing the abandoned rail line between Saukville and Kiel. Dreblow read a letter from the Commissioner of Railroads regarding the recommended improvement to Ozaukee County rail crossings. There are limited funds available for crossing improvement and these funds are designated to high traffic crossings, none of which are in Ozaukee County.

Dreblow read his letter to WisDOT regarding the committee action opposing the construction of a roundabout at STH 33 and CTH LL.

Due to a mix-up in the Human Resources Department, rejection letters were inadvertently sent to the four newly hired employees. Dreblow assured the committee that the Human Resources Department would not repeat that mistake.

Construction projects were reviewed.

CTH ‘W’ - The right-of-way plat for the CTH ‘W’ project from Glen Oaks to STH 167 is complete and waiting for WisDOT approval. Dreblow is negotiation with Miesbauer & Assoc. for an agreement for acquisition services.

CTH ‘T & CTH ‘W’ Intersection – There has been no settlement with Minor over the amount for right-of-way acquisition. It appears that there will be a jury trial. The trombone arms for the overhead stop signs on CTH ‘T’ have been installed.

Shop Superintendent Leppla joined the meeting.

Harrington Beach State Park – The highway department is constructing an approved ADA path around Quarry Lake.

Lions Den Nature Park – Displaying an aerial view, Dreblow and Struck reviewed the planned construction of walkways, boardwalks, and bridge and wetland mitigation.

Leppla explained that a used portable 225amp welder has been offered to the county at a cost of $2,000. When used as a generator it can produce 8,000 watts. A new machine would cost approximately $3,500. Moved by Grosklaus and second by Kletti to purchase the welder for $2,000. Kaul, Hilber, Grosklaus and Kletti voting aye, Uselding voting nay, the motion was adopted. Leppla left the meeting

Accounts payable batch #38902 in the amount of $2,106.17, batch #38938 in the amount of $65,786.63, batch #38940 in the amount of 462,617.98 and batch #38964 in the amount of $41,418.57 were reviewed. Moved by Kletti and second by Hilber to approve the accounts payable batches totaling $171,929.35. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.

Moved by Uselding and second by Kletti to adjourn to Lions Den Nature Park to observe the construction in progress. All members present voting aye, the motion was adopted.

Respectfully Submitted,

Georgia Carroll, Office Manager

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