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Home My WebLink AboutTransportation Committee 02-18-97X P.O. Box 108 t ISO Ddvle Street (116) 798-2227 Hammond, Wisconsin 54015 Fax (715) 706.2339 ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Tot Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County board of supervisors FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, George Sinclear CONNI'iR'EE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee DATE OF MS$'TING: February 18, 1997 TINEI B:Oo A.M. LOCATION: St. Croix County Highway Department Office, Hammond C21I1 TO ORDER: ROIL, CALL ADOPTION Or AGENDA: OATS OF NEXT NEETING., ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: SEMINAR ATTZKOANCE REQUESTS: REVIEW FUND BAT ANCES: ANNOUNCMUSTS A CORRNSPONDBNCE: UNFINISHXD BUSINESS: Review Hudson Shop Sale Status Review Gravel Pit Options Review Stillwater Bridge Status Review 1996 Financial Reports of Operations NEW HUSINUS I Review Dozer Proposals Review skidsteer Proposals Review 1997 Work Program ANY OTHER BU,9:[*=S Atn2ORIZED BY L&W: PO$SIBLR AGENDA xTMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOUF40®IT: (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order.) SumUTTED BY: Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E.; Highway Commissioner DATE: February 12, 1997 QUALITY • EFFICIENCY 9 PRIDE P.O. Box 108 t ISO Ddvle Street (116) 798-2227 Hammond, Wisconsin 54015 Fax (715) 706.2339 ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Tot Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County board of supervisors FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, George Sinclear CONNI'iR'EE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee DATE OF MS$'TING: February 18, 1997 TINEI B:Oo A.M. LOCATION: St. Croix County Highway Department Office, Hammond C21I1 TO ORDER: ROIL, CALL ADOPTION Or AGENDA: OATS OF NEXT NEETING., ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: SEMINAR ATTZKOANCE REQUESTS: REVIEW FUND BAT ANCES: ANNOUNCMUSTS A CORRNSPONDBNCE: UNFINISHXD BUSINESS: Review Hudson Shop Sale Status Review Gravel Pit Options Review Stillwater Bridge Status Review 1996 Financial Reports of Operations NEW HUSINUS I Review Dozer Proposals Review skidsteer Proposals Review 1997 Work Program ANY OTHER BU,9:[*=S Atn2ORIZED BY L&W: PO$SIBLR AGENDA xTMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOUF40®IT: (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order.) SumUTTED BY: Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E.; Highway Commissioner DATE: February 12, 1997 QUALITY • EFFICIENCY 9 PRIDE 02/12/97 15:31 $ COUNTY CLERK 11001 ,K ACTIVITY REPORTx� TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO. 5065 CONNECTION TEL 97962355 CONNECTION ID START TIME 02/12 15:29 USAGE TIME 01'14 PAGES 2 RESULT OK P.O. Bw 1 G9 i ISO bavla 81r@M (i15) 7N- 7 Hemrnand� WIMniln 5401 s Fax (71) 70b�239a OF ST. CROAK COUNTY WISCONSIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TOE Robert Sgohe, Chairman St. Croix County Raard of supervisors FSm: Transportation Committee Chairman, Gaorga sinclear C!ONXITrM TITIA: St. Croix County TranspOrtsti0h Committee DATE OP 1 ST = February 115, 1997 TDMt 8100 A.M. LoCATICt: St. Croix county Highway Department Office, 8amlAond pATZ OF 111X'l' SING: 11MON CO P"VZOUS XXNUTES-- amm k2TzNzA= BEGUB PS a y3ni 1f rp, B TAWM: :# COMRBSpONDEM : UNFINISM RQSIiI : Review Hudson Shop Seale Statue Review Gravel pit Optionp Review stillvater Bridge statue Review 1996 Financial Reports of Ctpeltatians X MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting of February 18, 1997 e meeting was called o order by Vice -Chairman, King at 8:00 A.M. Roll call was taken with Grant, Jacobson, Menter, King, and Sinclear in attendance. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Menter, to adopt the: agenda as published. Motion carried. The next two meetings were previously set for March 6, 1997 at 8:00 A.M. with Grant and Sinclear reviewing vendors at 7:00 A.M.; and March 261 1997 at 8:00 A.M. A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Sinclear, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1997 meeting after a few corrections. Motion carried. Seminar Attendance Reguests: Fedderly reviewed the Eau Claire one day March 20, 1997 road maintenance seminar covering pavement design, surfacing options, and drainage and culvert issues. A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by King, to authorize up to eight employees to attend the road maintenance seminar for $35.00 each, partially funded by WisDOT. Motion carried. Fedderly reviewed the March 25, 1997 TDA Regional Forum on the state budget in Eau Claire from 8:00 - 10:00 A.M.; the May 7th TDA Annual Meeting in Madison; and the Miller -Bradford April 7th and 8th equipment demonstration in Tomahawk. The WCHA has requested that their Board of Directors attend the TDA Washington D.C. Fly -In on March 19th and 20th at a cost of $809.00 with half paid by WCHA. A motion was made by King, seconded by Jacobson, to authorize Fedderly (WCHA's Secretary) to attend the TDA Washington D.C. Fly -In at a cost of $404.50. Motion carried. Announcements & Correspondence: Fedderly handed out and reviewed copies of Survey Technician, Ryan Dahlke's resignation letter noting his move to Montana and anticipated time frames for hiring a replacement; a WisDOT Hwy 29 project from Owen to Abbotsford news release; the WisDOT STH 170 from Downing - Boyceville to STH 128 though Glenwood City project whereby WisDOT will utilize CTH "G" as a detour news release; the Governor's proposed budget includes the snowplowing liability law, which WCHA has been pursuing; and various trade magazines received. Fedderly reviewed recommended "Adopt -A -Highway" signing changes that would improve intersection visibility and reduce maintenance costs. A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by Grant, to change the "Adopt -A - Highway" signs for new applicants to the new smaller, less costly design. Motion carried. Fedderly noted that the CTH "I" construction project appraisals have come in. The Highway Department has looked at the design in this area and Cedar Corporation will look at a redesign to minimize impacts on adjacent properties. A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Menter, to reject the appraisals. Motion carried. Review Hudson Shop Sale Status: Fedderly reviewed the current status with the sale of the Hudson shop. Title insurance is being obtained by China Wind and full payment or two more months rent should be made by the March 6, 1997 meeting. ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 2 February 18, 1997 Review Dozer Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed the new 1997 Caterpillar D7R trade proposal received for consideration to trade in our current Caterpillar D7H. This dozer is the main push dozer used in construction. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Sinclear, to trade the current D7H Cat dozer for a new D7R Cat dozer as proposed with an additional ripper shank from Fabco Equipment for a total trade price of $154,136.00. Motion carried. Review Skidsteer Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed the skidsteer proposals received. A motion was made by Menter, seconded by Jacobson, to accept the Meyer Implement skidsteer proposal to trade our 853 Bobcat skidsteer for a new 1997 863 Bobcat skidsteer with new tracks, cab, and heater for a total trade price of $4,300.00. Motion carried. Review Stillwater Bridge Status: The Committee traveled to Stillwater and met with Congressman, Ron Kind at 9:30 A.M. Fedderly and the Committee discussed the Stillwater Bridge status with Kind. Review Gravel Pit Options: The Committee returned to Hammond at 1:00 P.M. Fedderly reviewed information obtained on the Olson pit. The gravel mined out of the pit since 1986 is valued at $66,678.00. The gravel pit resources available on both the Ralph Olson property and the Paul Casey property were discussed. The Committee concluded from the maps and information available that the Olson property has different values based on the area available for gravel resources and the area not usable as a minable gravel pit. Fedderly will obtain more exact acreage for the next meeting so a counter offer for the Ralph Olson property can be calculated accordingly. Review Fund Balances: Ramberg reviewed the February 15th fund balances. Review 1996 Financial Reports of Operations: The Committee will review the 1996 Financial Reports of Operations at the next meeting. Review 1997 Work Program: The Committee will review the 1997 Work Program at the next meeting. Adjournment: A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Menter, to adjourn at 2:25 P.M. Motion carried. ------ &� I '-, L- --- a-7 k- ---- SECRETARY