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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee 05-08-96F P.O. Box 10a 1160 Davie Street Hammond, Wisconsin 54013 (715)796.2227 Fax(715)796.2339 TO CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN G: Robert BcChe0 Chairman St. Croix County Board of Supervisors FROR: Transportation Committee Chairman, George Sinclear CO14[ITTBE TITLB: St. Croix County Transportation Committee TIXES 0 80000 XiOC&TIONODepartment office, CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALLS ADOPTION OF .1 1 DATE OF MEETINGS hCTION ON • LPPF4"• •{ ar 71OR p4yjaw �3 Review RjW Ptiirchas�es CTx nNn and CTH "J" t Review Proposed Changes td Shoreland �oninq Ordinance Review Adopt-AmwHighway Program Status Review Proposed Changes to Bike Plan Review/Approve service and Supply Contract with WisDOT Update Proposals Status Review Gravel Pit Options and Alternatives Review Liability Claims Status Review and View Construction program and Proposed Schedule Review and Approve Safety Committee Policies not - • SUBXXTTRD Daniel J. Fedderly,, QUALITY • EFF'ICIPNCY • PRIDE - - --- z MINUTES OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting of May 8, 1996 The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Sinclear at 8*03 A.M. Roll call was taken with Grant, Menter, King, and Sinclear in attendance. A motion was made by King, seconded by Grant, to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried. The next meeting was previously scheduled for May 23, 1996 at`8:00 A.M. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Menter, to approve the minutes as mailed to the members. Motion carried. Sinclear and King 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. Review Proposed Changes to Shoreland Zoning Ordinance: Tom Dorsey, Ron Raymond, Tom Nelson, Ellen Denzer, and Dave Fodroczi met with the Transportation Committee. Nelson noted the purpose of the proposed changes to the ordinance is to have the ability to regulate the Bass Lake and Perch Lake. property owners with regard to restricting filling and grading area djacent to and within these bodies of water. The intent is to create a simple format to implement additional, uniform controls that require permits for construction in the lakeshore districts. Fedderly reviewed concerns over how this ordinance inadvertently applies to highways and could be interpreted that many routine highway maintenance projects may have application into this permitting process. This would put additional burden on both the Highway Department and the Zoning Department and would promote a redundant "county regulating county" process. The Highway Department has capable professional personnel to handle these types of activities on a daily basis. The wording could be changed to reflect a (cooperative) joint administration of the ordinance by both the Zoning and Highway Departments, similar to the relationship WisDOT has with the DNR. Dorsey suggested that Nelson and Fedderly meet with Corporate Council, Greg Timmerman, to change the wording to satisfy both departments, as it must be defendable in court regarding uniformity and accountability. Fodroczi suggested to obtain and use the written policy between WisDOT and the DNR as a model to work from, as his concerns lie in addressing the uniformity, consistency, and accountability to the public. Fedderly noted that a key issue is that "exemption from permitting" is not the same as an "exemption from the requirements". The requirements are necessary, but not the lengthy, redundant permitting process whereby we are burdening 99% of activities to satisfy a problem with possibly 1%, this is typical government bureaucracy. Fedderly and Nelson will meet with Timmerman to work out a more proper wording of the ordinance to satisfy both departments. Review Proposed Changes to Bike Plan: Fodroczi and Denzer reviewed the discussions that took place at the recent Planning and Development Committee Meeting. Denzer noted the request for adding a proposed "off road" bike path along CTH 'IF" between Hudson and the YMCA into the plan; and the discussions about an "off road" bike path to the "Field of Dreams" on CTH "UU". The consensus of the Committee is to approve of the proposed changes, noting that the funding concerns are a separate matter. The current goal is to bring resolution to the plan. ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 2 May 8, 1996 Review and Award Hot Mix Proposals: Sam McVicker and Perry Atterholt of Mathy/Monarch Paving met with the Committee and discussed road oil prices and the hot mix proposals. Fedderly reviewed the prices and types of oils used in the mixes. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by King, to approve the hot mix prices received from Monarch paving for $14.59/ton AC at the new Richmond Plant and $9.85/ton mixing and aggregate only at the Simonson pit; and to approve the hot mix prices received from Tower Asphalt, Inc. for $15.20/ton for grade 3 hotmix and $14.70/ton for grade 2 hotmix. Motion carried. Review Gravel Pit Options and Alternatives• Fedderly noted that Mr. Casey, who owns land near the New Richmond Cemstone plant is interested A n selling land to the Highway Department for gravel pit operations, but was unable to make this meeting. Paul Ayres and Steve Sletner of American Materials met with the Committee and presented information regarding their proposed limestone quarry in the Town of Troy. They asked the Committee to review the information and hope for positive support when they forward the proposal to County Zoning and County Board for approval of their application. The primary interest is to keep pace with development as well as continued recognition for the need for material resources to serve the growth. Review RfW Purchases CTH it it and CTH"J": Brian Halling and Jeff Durkee Joined the Committee, and Halling noted that all the right-of-way for 95-N-2 project is purchased and recorded. He reviewed a detail of the costs and considerations for the right-of-way of each property owner. The 95-J-1 project right-of-way negotiations is in progress and he estimates it to be completed in 2-3 weeks. Seminar Attendance Requests: Fedderly reviewed the reservation dates of the June 11-13, 1996 annual Summer Highway Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Announcements & Correspondences: Fedderly updated the Committee on the status of the truck boxes approved for purchase; and the proposed Village of Woodville road connecting to CTH "B". Concern about the need for turn lanes and passing lanes was expressed. Cedar Corporation and the Village will be notified of the concern. Fedderly reviewed correspondences regarding informational letters and statutes relative to zoning issues; the Glenwood City and Fairgrounds agreement; a WCHA newsletter, a WisDOT letter rescinding their offer to purchase the Hudson shop site and asking for donation of right-of-way at the old shop. Review Adopt -A -Highway Program Status• Schofield reviewed the most recent adopt -a -highway applicants and updated the Committee with a map showing all the county roads adopted. 81 of the 350 miles of county road have been adopted. Review/Approve Service and Supply Contract with WisDOT• Fedderly reviewed a contract for services and supplies to supply WisDOT with traffic control on a STH 35 project. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by King, to approve and sign the contract for traffic control on STH 35. Motion carried. Update Proposals Status: Schofield reviewed the current status of the outstanding and recently awarded proposals. The items on the list include the paver screed, crewcab pickup, oil proposals, crushing, guardrail, culvert, and culvert liners. ST. CROIX COUNTY TRAN May 8, 1996 TATION COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 3 rcevlew anti Approve 5atety Committee Policies: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed and handed out the formal policies and separate procedures for hearing conservation, emergency/fire prevention, hazardous communication, hazardous energy (lockout-tagout), respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment• These policies put the Highway Department in compliance with DIHLR requirements. A motion was made by Menter, seconded by King, to approve the safety policies and procedures as presented from the Safety Committee. Motion carried. loss notices incurred to -date. Fedderly updated the Committee on a Ramberg reviewed the 1996 automobile Review and View Construction Program and Proposed Schedule• Fedderly reviewed the phase one milling map, the construction program projects, and the miscellaneous construction projects proposed. In the interest of time, viewing projects will be delayed until the next meeting. Other Business: Leroy Doornink was recognized for over 34 years of service with the Highway Department and was presented a retirement plaque by Chairman Sinclear. Ramberg reviewed the current fund balances. Ad-iournment• A motion was made by Menter, seconded by King, to adjourn at 12:20 P.M. Motion carried. SECRETARY