Traffic Safety Commission

10.25.06

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Barb Aagerup John Holicek, Jean Clement, Bob Dreblow, Gerald Walker, Mike Panosh, Trooper Simpson, Frederick Kaul, Jon Garms,

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Barb Aagerup, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Chief Steve Graff, David Albert

GUESTS:

None.

Chairperson Myers- meeting has been properly noticed. Aagerup, Walker. Motion approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Myers motion made to approve minutes. Clements, Walker second. All aye. Minutes approved.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Bob Dreblow advised that the Village of Belgium is seeking speed limit reduction at CTH LL and CTH KW. Will be placed on the agenda for the January 2007 meeting.

Introduction of David A Brantner. He is replacing Mike Einweck from DOT on the Commission.

Brantner advises that the I-43 barriers should be completed by the end of November.

PED/BIKE BRIDGE:

Discussion regarding funding and design of bridge.

Discussion on development on STH 60/CTH W.

Dreblow advises that the barriers placement has a November 15th deadline. Also advises that a section of I43 southbound lanes at STH 60 is being repaired by the state.

Simpson requests the state to research the road surfaces on I43 as there seems to be a problem with cement to black top during weather related changes.

Brantner will contact the state DOT maintenance division regarding this request.

FATAL CRASHES:

None.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Winter Driving

Next meeting January 24, 2007

Aagerup motion to adjourn, Clement second, all aye

Adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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07.26.06

REVISED

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, John Holicek, Jean Clement, Bob Dreblow, Chief Steve Graff, Elizabeth Brelsford, Gerald Walker, David Albert, Mike Panosh, Trooper Simpson

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Barb Aagerup, Frederick Kaul

GUESTS:

Chief Wenton-Grafton Police Department

Lt C McCormick-Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department

Mitzi Dobersack-DOT

Robert Schomer-Resident-Village of Grafton

Chairperson Myers- meeting has been properly noticed. Albert, Walker. Motion approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Chairperson Myers thanked the Commission for re-electing her as the Chairperson of the Commission.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Myers motion made to approve minutes. Brelsford, Holicek second. Minutes approved.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Mitzi Dobersack, DOT- Mike Einweck has resigned his position with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Advised Commission of the Governor’s Conference-Traffic Safety is from August 23-24th, 2006

SPEED REDUCTION-VILLAGE OF GRAFTON:

Discussion regarding reduction of speed on CTH V.

Dreblow will look into signage and markings on CTH V.

Myers, motion to approve or disapprove speed limit increase.

Clement, motion to keep speed limit at 45 mph on CTH V from Cheyenne to Jo-Dee Lane.

Dreblow second, all aye.

Barrier placement discussed. Chief Knowles advised there will be no action taken on this as the State of Wisconsin has made the decision to install the barriers.

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FATAL CRASHES:

Four fatal accidents

Discussion.

Discussion on medical driver condition report which is sent to Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Chief Knowles advised that the traffic control requested on STH 60 and Keup Road has been denied by the state Department of Transportation.

Discussion.

STATE:

Mike Panosh advised Commission of the upcoming construction projects set for I43.

Discussion on the bike path bridge over I43 and the request by ADA compliance, funding concerns.

Teen drivers state DOT and AAA partnership

WI Act 466-Motorcycles at stop signals where sensors control signal.

LOCAL:

Bob Dreblow advised Commission of upcoming projects within the County. Resurfacing and widening on CTH I from Cedar Sauk to STH 33.

Improvements on CTH W and STH 60.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Booster seats.

Next meeting October 25, 2006

Myers motion to adjourn. Clement second, all aye.

Adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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04.26.06

Vice -Chairperson Knowles called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, John Holicek, Michael Einweck, Mark Banton representing Bob Dreblow-Highway Department, Chief Steve Graff, Elizabeth Brelsford, Gerald Walker, David Albert, Mike Panosh, Trooper Simpson

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Fran Myers, Frederick Kaul, Bob Dreblow.

GUESTS:

Chief Wenten-Grafton Police Department

Lt. C. McCormick, Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department

Sergeant Huibregtse, Wisconsin State Patrol

Robert Sehmer-T/Grafton residence

Vice-Chairperson Knowles motion of revision of agenda and meeting has been properly noticed. Albert, Walker. Motion approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Chief Knowles introduced Steve Graff as the newly appointed Chief of Police in Mequon.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chief Knowles motion made to approve minutes. Brelsford, Holicek second. Minutes approved.

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

SPEED REDUCTION-VILLAGE OF GRAFTON:

Request from Village of Grafton to reduce the speed limit on CTH V between Cheyenne to Willow to 35 mph.

Discussion.

Motion made by Albert to reduce speed on CTH V between Cheyenne and Willow to 35 mph, Walker second.

Discussion on reduction in speed.

Study will be made concerning the reduction in speed limit.

Albert rescinded his motion, Einweck second, all aye. Speed limit remains at 55 mph

Cellular phone AB120. Chief Knowles advised that the last action on this bill is that it is out of Committee in February.

Mark Banton from the Highway Department advised committee about roadwork on CTH I both south and north of STH 33. Placed motion on the floor requesting the speed limit reduced from 55 to 45 mph CTH I 1000 feet south and north of STH 33. Kaul, Walterstein. All aye, Motion passed.

MEDIAN BARRIERS:

Einweck stated funding problems. Monies allocated to other areas in state.

TSC OFFICER INSTALLATION;

Discussion on election of TSC officers.

Motion made by Mr. Holicek that election should be held every two years after organizational meeting with County Board.

Chief second, all aye.

Open floor to nomination of officers. Retain officers as Fran Myers as Chairperson and Chief Deputy Knowles and Vice Chair. Simpson, Brelsford. All aye.

FATAL:

Two fatals this quarter

Discussion

STATE:

Booster seat.

Discussion.

LOCAL:

Banton discussion on construction in Ozaukee County.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Booster seats.

Next meeting on 07.26.06.

Motion to Adjourn. Aaerup, Simpson, all aye

Adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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01.25.06

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, John Holicek, Michael Einweck, Bob Tackes representing Bob Dreblow-Highway Department, Acting Chief Steve Graff, Jon Garms, Elizabeth Brelsford, Gerald Walker, David Albert, Mike Panosh, Trooper Simpson

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Frederick Kaul, Bob Dreblow.

GUESTS:

Sergeant Huibregtse, Wisconsin State Patrol

Chairperson Myers motion that meeting has been properly noticed. Albert, Walker. Motion approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Chief Knowles received correspondence concerning the cycling of traffic control signals at STH 181 and STH 167 forwarded to Bob Dreblow-Highway, forwarded to State Department of Transportation. Mike Einweck stated that the signal problem was repaired.

Town of Cedarburg requested a speed survey on Pleasant Valley. Sheriff’s Department placed speed board, information forwarded to the town board for their review.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Myers motion made to approve minutes. Ms. Myers noted her name was misspelled in last meetings minutes. State Official’s report error in should read: I43 to CTH LL.

Albert approval of minutes with corrections. Second by Ms. Clement, all aye. Minutes approved.

CELL PHONE USE:

Discussion on cell phone use.

Motion made by Mr. Albert for the Traffic Safety Commission to endorse Assembly Bill 120. Trooper Simpson second, all aye.

Discussion.

Motion made by Jean Clement purposing to make a resolution to the Ozaukee County Board for use of cell phones in vehicles. Motion withdrawn by Ms. Clement.

Ms. Myers motion to have a letter authored by the Traffic Safety Commission to endorse Assembly Bill 120. Clement second, all aye.

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01.25.06

FATAL CRASHES:

Two fatal crashes this quarter.

Mike Panosh discussed state’s fatal crashes – 800 for 2005. Also discussion on operating while intoxicated crashes, which were up from previous year.

Discussion.

Barrier placement discussed.

Mike Einweck stated that barrier placement north on I43 north of STH 167 does not meet state requirements made by State. Monies for barriers are allotted to Washington and Fond du Lac Counties. He will check traffic volume for next meeting.

STATE:

Mike Einweck advised of new developments in County: Cities of Mequon, Port Washington, Village of Saukville.

Discussion.

LOCAL:

Mr. Tackes discussed road improvements in the City of Mequon. Also, speed limits not covered by county ordinance on CTH Y south of STH 33 and north through the Village of Newburg.

Chief Knowles advised this would be rectified at Ozaukee County Board meeting.

Mr. Tackes also advised of the problem the Highway Department is having with discarded urine bottles deposited in garbage drums near on-ramps.

Discussion.

Next meeting on 04.26.06

Ms. Myers called to end meeting at 10:36 a.m., Ms. Brelsford, Albert.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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OZAUKEE COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION

10.11.05

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Rm 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Jean Clement, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, Bob Dreblow, Jon Garms, John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Trooper Robert Simpson, Gerald Walker, Captain Graff, Acting Chief, Mequon Police Department, David Albert. Elizabeth S. Lloyd-Weis, representing Wisconsin DOT for Michael Einweck, Jerry Smith, DOT, Mike Panosh, DOT.

Not Present: Michael Einweck, Betty Brelsford

Chairperson Meyers inquired if agenda was properly noticed. Chief Knowles affirmed.

Chief Knowles distributed revised agenda.

Kaul, motion to adopt revised agenda, Walker, second, all aye.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Introduction of representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Elizabeth S. Lloyd-Weis and Jerry Smith.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Lloyd-Weis advised that an error in Pfeifer’s first name should be Dick. Ms. Meyers stated two "s" in her last name. Corrections noted.

Garms motion to approve minutes, Holicek second, all aye.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Knowles advised that he received correspondence from the Town of Cedarburg regarding speeding. He advised town chairperson to place it on the Town’s agenda via letter.

Also speed limit on CTH Y north of Pioneer is 55 and south of Pioneer is 45. Dreblow will place signage. Stated that speed limit is not in Ozaukee County ordinances. Dreblow and Chief Knowles will visit this issue.

Chief also stated he received correspondence from a constituent requesting to place stop signs on Ulao Parkway and CTH W.

Discussion.

Aaerup made motion for the Sheriff’s Department to initiate extra patrol in that area. Clement second, all aye.

FATALS:

None.

Mike, DOT, state multiple fatalities are up.

STATE OFFICALS REPORT:

Fatals involving cell phone use.

Discussion.

Lloyd-Weis I43 from STH 33 to CTH LL construction in 2009.

STH 33 Bridge work, Village of Saukville on schedule.

LOCAL OFFICALS REPORT:

Dreblow, trombone arm placed on CTH LL and CTH KK

Discussion on Sewer Pact Advisory Board.

Trooper Simpson advised Dreblow that the shoulders on I43 north of CTH B need some attention. Dreblow will look into it.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Snow plows.

Albert, place on next agenda, to ask County to State level recommendation to purpose that probationary licensee’s prohibit cell phone usage in motor vehicle.

Next meeting, January 25th, 2006.

Knowles, motion to adjourn.

Dreblow second, all aye.

Meeting ended at 10:17 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner,

TSC Assistant

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07.20.05

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 234.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Fran Myers, Jean Clement, Jon Garms, John Holicek, Trooper Robert Simpson, Gerald Walker, David Albert, Captain Graff, Acting Chief, Mequon Police Department, David Pfeifer, for Michael Einweck.

Not present: Barbara Aagerup, Bob Dreblow, Frederick Kaul, Michael Einweck, Betty Brelsford, DOT representative.

Ms. Myers asked for a moment of silence in respect for the passing of Chief Doyle Barker, Mequon Police Department.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

04.20.05 minutes approval. Jon Garms asked if there were any outstanding highway studies.

Chief Knowles stated, none.

Minutes approved, Jean Clement, Jon Garms second, all aye.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Knowles welcomed Mr. David Albert as the new appointment on the Traffic Safety Committee-Education.

Acting Chief Graff is officially appointed to the Commission.

Chief Knowles advised that he received a request from a citizen on the speed limit on Bridge Road, town of Cedarburg. Citizen was forwarded to the Town of Cedarburg office.

He also received a call concerning the intersection on Mequon Road and Port Washington Road. This subject was forwarded to the Mequon Police Department.

Discussion on the date concerning the next meeting in October. Decision is have meeting on October 11, 2005. Chief will check with the state representative and supervisors as to their availability.

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Chief Knowles advised that there were three (3) this quarter.

Discussion.

STATE REPORT:

None.

LOCAL REPORT:

Jon Garms advised that the two projects set for the City Mequon will be moved back until 2007.

EDUCATION:

Information about TSC.

Mr. Albert made motion to close meeting, Mr. Pfeifer second, all aye.

Meeting ended at 0950 hours.

Next meeting on October 11, 2005.

Cynthia C. Mintner,

TSC Assistant

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04.20.05

Chairperson Meyers called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department, Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Meyers, Bob Dreblow, Jon Garms, John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Michael Einweck, Trooper Robert Simpson, Gerald Walker, Betty Brelsford, Captain Graff, Acting Chief, Mequon Police Department.

GUESTS:

Jim Wilson, Dave Garton, Tim Kaul, Town Supervisor, Grafton, William Grunwald, Town Supervisor, Grafton. Wisconsin State Patrol Captain Varla Bischop.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Dreblow , Holicek second, all aye.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Kaul, Chief Deputy Knowles, second, all aye

Introduction of new members. Gerald Walker, County Board Supervisor, Betty Ann Breslford, County Board Supervisor, Captain Graff, Mequon Police Department (Acting Chief)

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that Dr. Merton Campbell passed away and Mr. Albert is replacing him. Mr. Eckert also passed away, Mr. Chaudoir resigned from the County Board. Update on Chief Barker. Mr. Loeffler is retiring.

Chief Deputy Knowles also advised that the County Highway Committee passed the reduction of the speed limit on CTH W from STH 33 south for six-tenths of a mile.

CTH A FROM CTH Y EAST TO VILLAGE OF FREDONIA WEST LIMITS:

Discussion speed survey and crash history.

Mr. Jim Wilson passed out additional information regarding the roadway.

Discussion.

Video by Sheriff’s Department.

Chief Deputy advises that at the Fredonia Town meeting, a citizen advised that the speed board was not working. He advised that it was working; the display was dismantled. Speed board was just for traffic count.

Discussion.

Mr. Dreblow moved to retain speed limit on CTH A from CTH Y east to Fredonia west village limits. Mr. Walker second

All aye. Speed limit retained.

CTH T-GREEN BAY ROAD TO CTH W:

Town supervisors Bill Grunwald and Tim Kaul requested reduction of speed limit on CTH T from Green Bay Road to

CTH W.

Discussion.

Mr. Kaul made motion to reduce speed limit on CTH T from Green Bay Road to CTH W from 55 mph to 45 mph.

No second. Motion does not pass.

Point of Order, motion to retain current speed limit by Mr. Dreblow, Chief Knowles, second, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Meyers, Bob Dreblow, Jon Garms, John Holicek, Tom Loeffler, Michael Einweck, Trooper Robert Simpson, aye, Mr. Kaul oppose. Speed limit is retained.

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that there were two (2) fatals this quarter.

Discussion.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Mr. Loeffler advises that the five year fatal accidents are below the five year average.

Discussion.

Mr. Einweck and Mr. Dreblow advised commission of construction throughout the county.

Discussion.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Bicycling in County

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion to adjourn, Kaul, Walker second.

Adjournment at 11:26 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner,

TSC Assistant

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01.19.05

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 240.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Michael Einweck, Mark Banton representing Bob Dreblow-Highway Department, Daniel Chaudior, Robert Walerstein, Chief Barker, Jon Garms.

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Trooper Robert Simpson, Thomas Loeffler.

GUESTS:

Chief Meloy, Saukville Police Department, John Kuhnmuench, Ozaukee County Human Resource Department, Roy Wilhelm, Village of Saukville, Director of Public Works. Cheri Garton, Waubeka, Jim Wilson, Waubeka, Dave Garton, Waubeka.

Chairperson Myers motion that meeting has been properly noticed. Dr. Campbell second, all aye. Motion approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Chief Deputy Knowles announced that Tom Loeffler from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has retired.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Myers motion made to approve minutes. Dr. Campbell stated errors in minutes from last meeting. Loeffler and Campbell’s name omitted from minutes as present.

Garms, approval of minutes with corrections. Second by Dr. Campbell, all aye. Minutes approved

STH 32/CTH LL:

Discussion on speed limit change from STH 32 from Spring Street to STH 32.

Dr. Campbell made motion to take no action. Second by Mr. Chaudior, all aye. Motion carried.

CTH W/STH 33:

Request from Village of Saukville to reduce speed on CTH W from STH 33 to Foster Road from 45 mph to 35 mph.

Discussion.

Mr. Chaudior made motion to reduce speed on CTH W from 45 mph to 35 mph on March 1, 2005.

Discussion.

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CTH W continued.

Notice made by Commission that since a multiplex theater is being constructed, this would generate a high volume of traffic on CTH W.

Read motion on floor made by Mr. Chaudior recommending reducing speed limit change from 45 mph to 35 mph on CTH W six-tenths of a mile south of STH 33.

Campbell second. Myers, Garms, Doyle, Kaul, Walerstein, Aaerup, Holicek, Chaudior aye.

Knowles, Banton, Einweck opposed. Motion carried and approved.

CTH A:

Chief Deputy Knowles received a request from Jim Wilson requesting a speed limit reduction on CTH A from CTH Y to the west Village of Fredonia limits.

Discussion.

Motion made by Walerstein to have the Sheriff’s Department conduct a thorough traffic study on CTH A from

CTH Y to the west Village of Fredonia limits for the April 20th TSC Meeting. Chaudior second. All aye. Motion carried.

FATALS:

Chief Deputy Knowles notified committee that there were no fatal accidents since last meeting.

STATE OFFICIAL’S REPORT:

Mike Einweck distributed information concerning rumble strips.

Discussion.

LOCAL OFFICIAL’S REPORT:

Discussion of pursuit policy. No action taken.

EDUCATION ARTICLE:

Inattentive driving.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made by Campbell to adjourn meeting. Second by Aaerup. All aye.

Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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10.20.04

Chairperson Myers called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center,

Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Michael Einweck, Bob Dreblow, Daniel Chaudior, Robert Walerstein, Jon Garms

MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Dennis Kenealy, Chief E. Doyle Barker, Trooper Robert Simpson

GUESTS: Mr. Clapper, Grafton

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes approved as read.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Deputy Knowles distributed information articles from past meetings. Mr. Kaul inquired about the Wauwatosa Road project. Ms. Myers received a letter from a citizen concerning the crossover near railroad tracks adjacent to Vern Arendt’s property.

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that he had received the same letter and turned it over to the Parks Department, Mr. Knight as this is not a concern for TSC.

SPEED CTH T FROM CTH W WEST:

Mr. Clapper petitioned the Commission to reduce the speed limit on CTH T. The Commission reviewed speed surveys and accident history for the area in question.

Discussion.

Motion made by Bob Dreblow to retain speed limit on CTH T. Aye: Knowles, Aagerup, Myers, Holicek, Einweck, Chaudior, Walterstein, Grams. Opposed: Kaul. Motion passed.

EXTEND MEDIAN BARRIERS FROM I43 FROM STH 167 TO NORTH COUNTY LINE:

Mike Einweck stated that this would not be reviewed by the state as the traffic count is too low and the medians are at an adequate width.

WAUWATOSA ROAD UPDATE:

Discussion.

TSC MTG

10.20.04

I43 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Discussion on SEWRPC 2020.

FATAL ACCIDENT REVIEW:

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that Ozaukee County had five (5) fatals to date. Two (2) fatals have occurred this quarter.

Discussion

STATE OFFICIAL’S REPORT:

Tom Loeffler advised of fatal pedestrian, motorcycle and bicycles this past year.

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Chairperson Clement called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center,

Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Michael Einweck, Mark Banton representing Bob Dreblow-Highway Department, Daniel Chaudior, Robert Walerstein,

Introduction of new TSC members. Mr. Daniel Chaudior and Mr. Robert Walerstein.

Not present: John Garms, Dennis Kenealy, Chief E. Doyle Barker, Trooper Robert Simpson, Katherine Smith, Dr. Merton Campbell, Thomas Loeffler, Bob Dreblow.

GUESTS: Mr. Ron Schueller, Belgium, Mr. Bert Bares, Belgium, Mr. Robert B. Bares, Belgium,

Mr. Clapper, Grafton

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes approved as read.

Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

Jean Clement retired as Chairperson. Nominations were entertained. Kaul nominated Ms. Myers, Holicek second. No other nominees. All aye. Vice Chairperson, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Clement, Aagerup second. All aye.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

CTH D AND CTH B

Chief Knowles stated speed study done.

Mr. Ron Schueller spoke regarding lowering the speed limit.

Discussion.

Chief Knowles made a motion to deny request, Walerstein second, all aye.

CTH T AND CTH W

Mr. Robert Clapper spoke, town of Grafton, requesting lowering the speed limit on CTH T between Green Bay Road and CTH W.

Discussion.

Item will be placed on the next agenda in order to do a more accurate study after construction is finished.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Discussion of meeting dates. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday the first month of the quarter (i.e., January, April, July, October) as the previous dates now interfere with other commitments. This change will be immediate. The next meeting will be October 20, 2004.

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

No fatals recorded this quarter.

Discussion on fatals within the state.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Mr. Einweck discussed construction projects throughout the state.

Mr. Banton improvements will be started on Port Washington Road, city of Mequon.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Bicycle safety.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made by Clement to adjourn. Second by Aagerup, all aye

Meeting ended at 10:20 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner,

TSC Assistant

JAMES M KNOWLES,

CHIEF DEPUTY SHERIFF

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03.10.04

Chairperson Clement called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Justice Center, Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Dr. Merton Campbell, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, Bob Dreblow, John Holicek, Tom Loeffler, Frederick Kaul, Jack Eckert,

Not present: John Garms, Dennis Kenealy, Chief E. Doyle Barker, Michael Einweck, Trooper Robert Simpson, Katherine Smith

Mr. Dick Pfeifer, present for Wisconsin Department of Transportation representative Michael Einweck.

GUESTS: Debra Markiewicz, 11715 West Bonniwell Road, Mequon

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes approved as read.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Discussion on the intersection of CTH Y (Granville) and Pioneer Road (CTH C), town of Cedarburg, City of Mequon.

Ms. Debra Markiewicz advised commission of her concerns regarding the intersection of CTH Y and CTH C and Granville Road and Bonniwell.

Bob Dreblow stated that Granville and Bonniwell Roads are in the City of Mequon’s jurisdiction.

Ms. Markiewicz requested that signage " cross traffic doesn’t stop" be placed on opposite sides of CTH Y (Granville) and have signage face vehicles as they approach intersection.

Ms. Myers moved that signage to be placed on CTH Y (Granville) north and southbound stating, "cross traffic does not stop" by Ozaukee County Highway Department. Signs will be placed on opposite sides of CTH Y and should be facing vehicles as they approach intersection. Second by Mr. Eckert.

Discussion.

All aye, motion carried.

Chief Knowles advised that he has received two e-mails from constituents of Ms. Leider’s for speed reduction while approaching the intersection of STH 57 and CTH H.

Discussion.

Chief Knowles read editorial letter sent by Mr. Stratton regarding sheriff’s department and driving while intoxicated.

Chief also distributed pamphlets on "Mobile Eyes" program which will kick off on 03.17.04.

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Four (4) fatals recorded this quarter.

Discussion on fatals.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Mr. Pfeiffer discussed traffic counts on STH 181 south of Pioneer.

Mr. Loeffler discussed assembly bills/acts.

Mr. Dreblow improvements will be started on CTH T and CTH W on 03.29.04. All work should be done on 06.30.04.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Mobile Eyes/School’s out.

As the County Board reorganization will take place prior to the next TSC meeting, Supervisors Jack Eckert and Fred Kaul commented on their service with the Commission.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made by Ms. Aagerup to adjourn. Second by Dr. Campbell, all aye.

Meeting ended at 11:08 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner,

TSC Assistant

JAMES M KNOWLES,

CHIEF DEPUTY SHERIFF

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December 12, 2003

Chairperson Chief Deputy James Knowles called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department, Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Chief Deputy James Knowles, Dr. Merton Campbell, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Meyers, Bob Dreblow, John Garms,

John Holicek, Frederick Kaul, Jack Eckert, Michael Einweck, Trooper Jones, Katherine Smith

NOT PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Chief Doyle Barker, Dennis Kenealy, Tom Loeffler

GUESTS:

William Grunwald, 656 River Bend Road, town of Grafton

D. Korinek, 1440 Lakefield Road, town of Grafton

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes approved as read. Eckert, Smith

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Deputy Knowles stated that he received a letter from a citizen regarding placing turn lanes on Pioneer Road eastbound and Port Washington Road

Mr. Kaul advised that at the County Highway Committee this was discussed.

Speed limit on Lakefield Road, town of Grafton:

Bill Grunwald, Town of Grafton supervisor, advised that he forwarded a resolution to the Traffic Safety Commission requesting that the speed on Lakefield Road between Port Washington and Green Bay Roads be reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph.

Discussion.

Mr. Eckert made a motion, no further action to be taken on speed reduction on Lakefield Road.

Dr. Campbell second, Knowles, Aagerup, Meyers, Dreblow, Garms, Holicek, Campbell, Eckert, Einweck, aye, Smith, Kaul, opposed, motion carried.

Speed limit on CTH H from CTH KK to the Fredonia Village Limits:

Discussion

Motion made by Mr. Kaul to reduce speed on CTH H approximately 2000 feet east of STH 57 for both eastbound and westbound. Second, Aaerup.

Discussion

All aye.

Motion carried.

Bob Dreblow requested that Mike Einweck, DOT, check the speeds on STH 57 approaching CTH H.

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that there were only one (1) fatal accident this quarter.

State year-to-date fatalities at 795.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Chief Deputy Knowles spoke on behalf of Tom Loeffler regarding the state’s report.

Chief Knowles advised the Commission that the 2004 Highway Safety Performance Plan was available for their review.

Mike Einweck advised that the project on STH 32 has been completed.

Mr. Kaul inquired about traffic counts on STH 181 south of Pioneer. Mike Einweck will check his data to see when the most current count was completed.

Bob Dreblow advised committee of the DOT’s Maintenance Section reduction.

Discussion.

Bob Dreblow advised of the construction on CTH W and CTH T, which will start in early March 2004.

Also changes in final design of Mequon Road and Glen Oaks.

Chief Deputy Knowles advised of the 2004 calendar for the TSC meetings:

03.10.04, 06.09.04, 09.08.04, 12.08.04

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Assembly Bill 255-vehicles traveling behind snowplows.

ADJOURNMENT:

Aaerup, motion to adjourn. Second, Dr. Campbell

Motion carried

Adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

Cynthia C. Mintner

TSC Assistant

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03.19.03

Chairperson Clement called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department, Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Dr. Merton Campbell, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Myers, Bob Dreblow, John Garms, John Holicek, Tom Loeffler, Frederick Kaul, Chief E. Doyle Barker, Jack Eckert, Michael Einweck, Trooper Robert Simpson

Not present, Dennis Kenealy, Katherine Smith

Guests: Tom Fischer, Michelle Schwartz, Sue Goetz, Sgt. Jeff Nelson, Wisconsin State Patrol

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes approved as presented. Eckert, Aagerup

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that he is in receipt of a letter regarding problems with the intersection of Pioneer and CTH Y.

M.A.A.D. was invited to attend this meeting, but was unable to attend.

A request to lower the speed limit on CTH I south of STH 60. Mr. Dreblow was not present, request tabled until he arrives.

Chief Deputy Knowles advised that our county had one (1) fatal accident this quarter and is still under investigation.

Discussion on fatal accident.

Mr. Dreblow is in attendance. Lowering speed limit on CTH I south of STH 60 revisited.

Mr. Tom Fischer, 11583 Shorecliff, Mequon is at the meeting representing his son-in-law, Mr. Schwarz regarding lowering speed limit.

Discussion on lowering speed limit.

Mr. Garms placed motion on the floor to recommend lowering speed limit to 25 mph on CTH I from Oxford north to Fairfield Subdivision, 35 mph north to STH 60.

Myers second

Discussion on motion.

Motion amended from 35 mph north to STH 60 to 45 mph.

Discussion

Vote on amended motion.

Garms, Myers, Aye, all others, Nay.

Discussion

Mr. Eckert placed motion on floor for a speed study by the Department of Transportation.

Second by Mr. Kaul.

Discussion on motion.

Chief Deputy Knowles requested Call for the previous question.

All aye, motion carried that the Department of Transportation will do a speed study of CTH I south of STH 60.

The information from the Department of Transportation will be placed on the agenda for the Traffic Safety Commission's next meeting. Letter will be authored to Mr. Schwarz.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Discussed.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Mr. Loeffler discussed crashes within the state of Wisconsin.

Discussion on assembly bills.

Mr. Loeffler suggested that TSC might circumvent problems with citizens that appear at meeting by implementing procedural rules of order.

LOCAL OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

None.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Chief Deputy Knowles will provide educational article for next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

11:05 a.m., Aaerup, Campbell

Next meeting 06.11.03

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12.11.02

Chairperson Clement called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. at the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department, Room 16.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jean Clement, Chief Deputy James Knowles, Dr. Merton Campbell, Barbara Aagerup, Fran Meyers, Bob Dreblow, John Garms, John Holicek, Tom Loeffler, Dennis Kenealy, Frederick KaulChief E. Doyle Barker, Jack EckertMichael Einweck, Trooper Robert Simpson, Katherine Smith, Mark Banton from Highway Department representing Bob Dreblow.

Not present: Dennis Kenealy, Barbara Aaerup, Chief Barker, Jack Eckert, Bob Dreblow

GUEST: Chief Goetz, Village of Grafton Police Department

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Ms. Myers advised that her name was spelled wrong.

Minutes approved, all aye.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Chief Knowles advised received correspondence regarding lowering speed limit on Western Avenue. Advised complainant that nothing will be addressed regarding the speed limit.

The .08 resolution presented to County Board and adopted.

Problem with speed limit on CTH O in the Village of Grafton. As this highway is still a county highway. 25 mph posted in the Village. Should have ordinance concerning the posted limit in the village of Grafton.

Motion made by Myers 25 mph in the Village of Grafton and accepts the village’s posting of the speed limit.

Discussion

All in favor, motion carried.

Discussion on the speed limit on CTH V north of Village of Grafton.

The Village of Grafton has the speed limit set at 25 mph same speed limit as CTH O in the Village.

Chief Goetz requested that the speed limit on STH 60 to 17th Avenue is 25 mph, Cheyenne 35 to 40 mph then

55 mph.

Einweck asked if a speed survey was done.

Chief Deputy Knowles stated that none was done.

Tom Loeffler asked how long of an area is CTH V?

Chief Goetz stated about a mile.

Motion made by Chief Knowles, recommend to Highway Committee that speed limit CTH V 25 mph to 17th Avenue north of Cheyenne 45 mph, Cheyenne north 55 mph.  Campbell second, All aye, motion carried.

Chief Knowles advised that the parking on CTH C, City of Cedarburg was taken care of by County Board at December meeting.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICL:

FATAL ACCIDENTS:

Chief Knowles advised that there were three (3) fatals in this county for this quarter.

Information regarding totals and 5-year review of fatals in this county per request by Kaul included in the informational packet mailed to members.

Discussion on fatals.

Mark Banton of the Highway Department advised that construction of CTH T and CTH W has started.

Loeffler asked when construction would be started on STH 32/STH V.

Banton advised that work should start in early spring of 2003.

Discussion on roadwork on STH 32.

STATE OFFICIAL'S REPORT:

Loeffler passed out brochures regarding foul weather driving.

Discussion on fatalities this year.

State Crash Report distributed to members.

Discussion on report.

EINWECK informed member of information on a fatal accident which occurred on I43 in City of Mequon where victim hit informational signage.

Discussion on accident.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE:

Winter driving -Mark Banton-Highway Department

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made for by Clement for adjournment, Campbell second.All aye.