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MEETING MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
November 16, 2020 8:30 AM
Highway Facility - Baldwin
Highway Facility - Baldwin - 300 Oak Ridge Parkway,
Baldwin, Wisconsin
DUE TO THE 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 Absent
Richard Ottino St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Chair Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting: Ken Witt, Interim County Administrator; Adam
Kastonek, Public Information Office; Leah Simington, Interim Finance Director; Rob Krejci,
Highway Commissioner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from September 21, 2020 were accepted.
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Monthly Financial Report
Leah Simington reviewed the Financial Report
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Highway Department Report
Wisconsin County Highway Association Road School Update-The 2021 Winter Road
School has been cancelled.
2020 Flood Synopsis-The flood damaged areas have been repaired. St. Croix
County's cost is approximately $225,000 on the County highway system. The
majority will be reimbursed 75% of the cost of repairs by the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation through the Disaster Damage Aids program.
2020 Construction Project Update-The first lift of asphalt was completed on County
Road SS. The final lift is scheduled for 2021. Supervisor Ottino commented on the
excellent work the Highway Department completed on County Road N from Hillary
Farm Road to State Highway 65.
Winter Maintenance Readiness Update-The Highway Department added another
operator to Interstate 94 system due to the increase in traffic and lane additions in the
Hudson area.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Discuss/Consider St. Croix County Winter Maintenance Policy
Motion made by Dave Ostness/Ed Schachtner to adopt the updated Winter Maintenance
Policy regarding snow removal methods, training guidelines and add the
recommendation to change the material application on high volume County highways.
Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Richard Ottino, Dave Ostness, William Peavey
ABSENT: Tim Hall
4. Update on County Wide Emergency Winter Maintenance Planning
Staff has developed an Emergency Work Plan which revises work and safety protocols for
the Highway Department staff. The Highway Department has scheduled a Zoom
meeting, on Thursday, November 19 with the local Public Works Departments regarding
mutual aid assistance throughout the County. The Wisconsin Department of
Transportation has requested all Counties to also provide mutual aid in the event that a
County has reduced staffing levels.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
The Highway Department recognized the 2020 retirees with a combined total of 142 years
of experience:
Tim Gregg-30 years of service
Al Baukol-29 years of service
Ed Lawson-29 years of service
Tom Casey-20 years of service
Joe Schorn-18 years of service
Scott Oehlke-16 years of service
The Transportation Committee extended their appreciation to the retirees.
Dave Ostness announced he has stepped down from the Wisconsin County Highway
Association Board of Directors.
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2020 8:30 AM