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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee 11-06-96P.O. Box 108 1150 Davis Street Hammond, Wisconsin 54015 ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, George Sinclear COMMITTEE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee DATE OF MEETING: November TIME: 8:00 A.M. LOCATION: St. Croix 6, 1996 County Highway Department Office, CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: APPROVE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT: SEMINAR ATTENDANCE REQUESTS: REVIEW FUND BALANCES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Review Current Machinery Management Status Review Used Loader Proposals Review CTH "C" Speed Study by WisDOT NEW BUSINESS: Hudson Shop Purchase Proposals - 10:00 A.M. Review O.S.M. Facilities Planning Proposal View Hudson Shop Property View 1997 Proposed Projects ANY OTHER BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT: (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order. SUBMITTED BY: Daniel J. Fedc�.erly, P.E.; Highway DATF.e nri-nhc�r '?1 � 189ti QUALITY • EFFICIENCY • Commissioner PRIDE (715) 796-2227 Fax (715) 796-2339 Hammond t' MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting of November 6, 1996 The meeting was called to order by Chairman, S1,11clear at 8:02 A.M.<.' Roll call was taken with Grant, Jacobson, Menter_. King, and Sinclear in attendance. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Jacobson, to adopt the agenda as - published. Motion carried. A motion was made by Menter, seconded by King, to schedule the next meetings for: November 21, 1996 at 8:00 A.M.; December 5, 1996 at 8:00 A.M. with Sinclear and Jacobson reviewing vendors at 7:00 A.M.; and December 19, 1996 at 8*00 A.M. Motion carried. A motion was made by Menter, seconded by King, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1996 meeting. Motion carried. Approve Vouchers for Payment: Sinclear and Grant reviewed the vouchers at 7:00 A.M. A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by Grant, to approve the vouchers for payment. Motion carried. Seminar Attendance Requests: None. Review Fund Balances: Ramberg reviewed the October 31, 1996 fund balances. Fedderly reviewed the winter maintenance history and year end projections. Announcements & Correspondence: Fedderly handed out and reviewed copies of the ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) newsletter and update; the October 11, 1996 TDA newsletter; the eighteen transportation revenue options packet put together by the Finance Study Committee; a WisDOT news release on a public meeting to discuss I-94/Heggen Street bridge work; and a WisDOT news release on five more miles of four -lane Hwy 29 open in Clark County. Fedderly reviewed a MNDOT news release noting that the new 5t. Croix river bridge plans are completed, and the project letting is delayed by federal review. Also reviewed and discussed was a Legislative Associates, Inc. letter to MNDOT discussing the Stillwater Bridge delay, ----a---synops-is of the history of the Stillwater -Bridge development, the current position they are in, and the action needed from the governor. Fedderly noted that a transportation aids adjustment is being pursued by ___.._ the .Highway .Department and discussed -the adjustment process.- ,,,.Review Current Machinery Management Status: -:;-Fedderly -and Schofield reviewed the list of equipment needs developed.- The Highway Department Machinery Management Committee will be meeting November 7, 19'9'6 to discuss the equipment needs, narrow down the list, and prioritize the resulting list of equipment needs. Review Loader Proposals: Fedderly noted that members of the Highway Department looked over the proposed loader and found it to be in good, tight condition. A motion was made by Menter, seconded by King, to accept the rental unit loader trade proposal from Fabco, trading our Cat 950F wheel loader for a used 1994 Cat 950F wheel loader with a new machine warranty for a total trade price of $13,000.00. Motion carried. ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES November 6, 1996 Speed Study by WisuuT;'-:,Fedderly reviewed the CTH "C" speed study completed by WisuoT. A letter from Willard Jochimsen, P,E,, District Traffic Supervisor for"WisDOT indicated that after reviewing the speed checks, the roadway, and their experience in establishing speed zones, it is difficult for WisDOT to recommend a speed limit change that the majority of drivers will respond to in a safe and reasonable manner. Fedderly will refer the letter to the Traffic Safety Committee; the Sheriff's Department; County Administrator, John Krizek, and County Board Chairman, Robert Boche. Review O.S.M. Facilities Planning Proposal• Fedderly reviewed a facilities planning proposal from O.S.M. The working plan would provide information to assist the Committee and the Highway Department in determining the level of service with various facilities throughout the county. Cost saving alternatives can be utilized as well as the correct size of structures for future growth. A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by King, to accept the O.S.M. facilities planning proposal for an estimated $19,985.00 contingent upon possible state funding. Motion carried. Fedderly will contact WisDOT for possible funding. Hudson Shop Purchase Proposals• The Committee received proposals for the old Hudson shop property at 10:00 A.M. as follows: E. and H. Earth Movers Lake Elmo, MN $76,600.00 D.P. Mini Storage Hudson, WI 141/101000 Renolds Development Corp. Hudson, WI 136,000.00 China Wind Hudson, WI 150,000.00 Lenco Incorporated Livestock Hudson, WI 40,000.00 D.A. Eastvold Hudson, WI 54,000.00 A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Menter, to close proposals at 10:10 A.M. Motion carried. The Committee will review the details of the proposals at the next meeting, November 21, 1996. View Hudson Shop Property: The Committee viewed the old Hudson shop property that is for sale. View 1997 Proposed Projects: The Committee viewed projects proposed for construction and maintenance for the 1997 calendar year. Adjournment: A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Jacobson, to adjournMotion carried. SECRETARY