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R0. Box 108
1180 Davle Street
Hammond, Wl000neln 54015
ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN
HIGHWAY' DEPARTMENT
TO: Robert Bpohe, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, George sincleal^
wVMKITTEE TITLE: st. Croix County Transportation Committee
(710) 790.2227
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DATg OF �B'i`ING: December 19, 1995
TINS: 8:00 A.K.
LOCATION* St. Croix County Highway Department office, Hammond
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
ACTIONON •
SEMINARL, 1 •
RRVIEW r BALANCESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS w• • 1
Hachincry Management Update and Status
Ite�tiew Hudson Shop Sale Statue
Update Winter M$intenance Fund status
Update Engineering Worldload Status
Safety Committee updates
Review Safety Comm�.tte8 Accomplishments
Reviegal Stillwater Bridge Resolution
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9i7BMITTED BY: Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E.; Highway Commissioner
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MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting of December 19, 1996
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman, King at 8005 A.M.
Roll call was taken with Grant, Jacobson, Menter, and King in attendance,
with Sinclear arriving later in the meeting.
A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried.
The next two meetings were previously set for January 7, 1996 at 8:00
A.M. with King and Sinclear reviewing vendors at 7:00 A.M.; and February
61 1996 at 8:00 A.M. with Menter and Sinclear reviewing vendors at 79.00
A.M.
A motion was made by Grant, seconded by King, to approve the minutes of
the December 5, 1996 meeting. Motion carried.
Seminar Attendance Requests: Fedderly review a Mine Safety one day
seminar sponsored by the State of Wisconsin and put on by DILHR at a fee
of $25.00 per participant. Motion was made by Grant, seconded by Menter,
authorizing 2 - 4 Highway Department employees to attend Mine Safety
seminar in Eau Claire for a fee of $25.00 each. Motion carried.
Review Fund Balances: Ramberg reviewed the November 30, 1996 fund
balances.
Announcements & Correspondence: Fedderly handed out and reviewed copies
of the November ARTBA newsletter, and the Bristol Ridge Golf Course
lighting letter sent. King noted that the lighting at the golf course
has been corrected. The Committee also discussed distracting car lot
lights on STH 64 just west of the overpass near Somerset. Fedderly will
look into the lighting and write a letter to the car lot owners
requesting corrective action.
Fedderly reviewed the Winter Highway Conference registrations and
arrangements for January 21-23I and a January 15, 1997 forum sponsored by
the Wisconsin Counties Association "Turning Point 2000".
King and Grant discussed the possible need for a school bus loading sign
on CTH "T" near the Red Rooster Restaurant. Fedderly will look into this
area.
Sinclear arrived at 9:05 A.M.
Fedderly discussed gravel pit options regarding the Ralph Olson property.
The Highway Department will continue investigation.
Review Hudson Shop Sale Status: Fedderly noted that Donald Trent of
China Wind, Inc. has signed the December rental agreement and the
condition of award agreement. The December rent has to be paid yet, and
arrangements need to be made for the exchange before the January 10, 1997
deadline.
Machinery Management Ubdate and Status: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed
where the machinery fund is at, what transactions have been accomplished,
and the 1997 machinery needs to be addressed yet.
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December 19, 1996
Schofield reviewed the cutting edge blade proposals for the 1996-1997
season, noting the price comparisons for the initial order and the
differences in the special hardened blades. A motion was made by
Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to award the initial blade order in the
amount of $12,167.72 and the cutting edge proposal for stock throughout
the year to U.S. Blade and Chain of Eau Claire. Motion carried.
Update Winter Maintenance Fund Status: Fedderly projected the year-end
winter maintenance balances and the adjustments made in other areas to
cover the projected shortfall in winter maintenance funds.
Update Engineering Workload Status: Fedderly and Durkee reviewed the
hours required to complete projects presently being engineered. The list
of projects includes seven county highway projects, six township
projects; and five special departmental and municipal projects. The
engineering hours needed exceeds the staff man-hours available at the
Highway Department.
Review Stillwater Bridge Resolution: Fedderly reviewed a draft of the
joint Transportation Committee and Administration Committee Stillwater
Bridge resolution. The resolution supports expediting all necessary
steps by federal legislature to ensure the timely completion of the
structure.
Review Safety Committee Accomplishments: Schofield and Grant reviewed a
list of the Safety Committee's 1996 accomplishments, 1997 goals, as well
as the membership and terms of each Safety Committee member.
Safety Committee Updates: Schofield reviewed the Highway Department
employee memo regarding the implementation of the Safety Incentive
Program.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by King, to adjourn
at 12:15 P.M_. Motion carried.
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