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MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
June 15, 2020 8:30 AM
Highway Facility - Baldwin
Highway Facility - Baldwin - 300 Oak Ridge Parkway,
Baldwin, Wisconsin
NOTICE
Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Committee members and staff are encouraged to attend
the meeting via the use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present
Tim Hall St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Chair Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting: Pat Thompson, Administrator; Ken Witt,
Assistant County Administrator; Rob Krejci, Highway Commissioner; Kathy Rineck, Fiscal
Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Transportation Committee – Regular Meeting – May 18, 2020 8:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Highway Department Financial Report
Kathy Rineck gave an overview of the financial report. Rob Krejci provided a brief
explanation of Highway’s accounting system and process which is utilized to comply
with WisDOT requirements.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Discuss and Update 2021 Budget & Work Plan
Rob Krejci updated the Committee on the current budget as well as preparing for the
next operating budget cycle. He also reviewed the State Transportation Aid formulas
and calculations.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Transit Commission Update
Dave Ostness and Rob Krejci reviewed the Transit Commission's recommendation to
advance a pilot project forward with a shared ride Transit system in particular west of
State Trunk Highway 65. If the pilot program is successful the Commission would
review expansion to other areas in the County. This program would have to go the
County Board for funding approval.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Highway Department and Highway Initiative Report
Rob Krejci shared the quarterly initiatives report which are items related to Highway’s
core functions. Staff is working on a Fog Seal program to further seal and extend the
life of the County roads. Staff is continuing to work on the invasive weed issues in the
road right-of-way. The invasive weed pilot program not only aims to limit the spread of
invasive species but aids in reducing right -of-way mowing costs in the future. The
building of a WisDOT salt shed in Houlton is currently on hold.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
Wisconsin County Highway Association Road School
Staff shared information regarding the Wisconsin County Highway Association Road
School scheduled for August 10-12, 2020 in Wisconsin Dells.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Highway Department Construction Update
Rob Krejci reviewed current projects: County Trunk Highway E from County Trunk
Highway I to County Trunk Highway A, a Federal Surface Transportation Program with
work being performed by a private contractor. County Trunk Highway GG from 140th
Street to 150th Street is also a Federal Surface Transportation Program Urban Funding
with work being done by a private contractor. County Trunk Highways B/N/T and SS
are scheduled to be paved. The Committee also reviewed the five year plan for the
Highway Department.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Consider Recommended Changes to the Adopt A Highway Program
Motion made by Ostness/Schachtner to suspend the Adopt-A-Highway program based
on high traffic volumes, hazardous debris and concerns of safety. Groups with existing
identified sections may continue under the former Adopt-A-Highway program policies.
The Highway Department plans to remove the signs of inactive groups. Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor
SECONDER: Ed Schachtner, Vice-Chair
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Tim Hall, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, William Peavey
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Work Zone Traffic Safety update
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Rob Krejci updated the Committee on the Office of Commissioner of Railroads administrative
hearing regarding the CN intermodal site in the Town of Richmond at 105th Street, adjacent to
CTH A just west of the City of New Richmond.
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING JULY 20, 2020, 8:30 AM, BALDWIN HIGHWAY FACILITY