HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee 10-08-02NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Clarence W. Malick, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, Richard King
COMMITTEE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee
DATE OF MEETING: October 8, 2002
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: St. Croix County Highway Department Office, Hammond
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
APPROVE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT:
REVIEW FUND BALANCES:
REVIEW HIGHWAY SAFETY MINUTES:
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE REQUESTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Machinery Management 2003 Status
WI DOT Discussion on Jurisdictional Transfers (35/64)
NEW BUSINESS:
Report on Emergency Management Exercise
Review and Award Hammond Shop Roof Repair Proposals
Review Project Progress
ANY OTHER BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT:
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order.)
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E., R.L.S.; Highway Commissioner
DATE: September 26, 2002
MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
► Meeting of October 6, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chair King at 9:00 A.M.
Roll call was taken with King, Grant, Jacobson, Peterson and
Dowd in attendance. Staff members present for all or parts
of the meeting include Daniel Fedderly, Jane Bond, Tim
Ramberg and Kevin Brown. Visitors for all or part of the
meeting were Terry Pederson and Richard Putzy, WI D.O.T.
A motion was made and seconded (Grant /Dowd) to adopt the
agenda as published.
The November meeting was set for November 6, 2002 at 9:00
A.M. with King and Jacobson reviewing vendors at 8:30 A.M.
(Note: This date was later changed to November 8, 2002)
Action on Previous Minutes: A motion was made and seconded
(Peterson/ Jacobson) to approve the minutes of the September
8, 2002 meeting. Motion carried.
Approve Vouchers for Payment: King and Grant reviewed the
vouchers at 8:30 A.M. A motion was made and seconded
(King /Grant) to approve the vouchers for payment. Motion
carried.
Review Fund Balances: Bond handed out and reviewed the
September 30, 2002,
previous year.
fund balances, comparing them to the
Review Highway Safety Minutes: Grant and Bond reviewed the
September 18, 2002 Highway Department Safety Committee
meeting.
The Safety Committee reviewed the final plans for the 19
Annual Highway Department Safety seminar.
Bond stated that Harer, in light of the fatal car accident
on US "12 ", reminded everyone that it is their
responsibility to drive safely, keep equipment in good
working order and to be alert to their surroundings at all
times.
Grant noted that the number of Highway Department incidents
are down to 23 year to date compared to 30 in 2001 and 35 in
2000.
WI D.O.T. Discussion on Jurisdictional Transfers (35/64):
Terry Pederson of WI D.O.T. updated the Transportation
Committee on the State's progress in meeting with the local
governments regarding the 35/64 jurisdictional transfers.
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Pederson reviewed the areas included in the 35/64 4 lane
project that would effect the county trunk highway system.
After distributing and reviewing a proposed Local Road
Alteration and Transfer Agreement Pederson asked the
Transportation Committee to draft a proposal for transfer of
road segments as discussed and submit to WI D.O.T.
Seminar Attendance and requests: Fedderly reminded the
Transportation Committee of the WCHA District 6
Commissioners and Committeemen's meeting to be held on
Thursday October 17, 2002 at the Blue Moon Restaurant in New
Richmond at 8:30 a.m.
There were no new seminar attendance requests at this time.
Announcements and Correspondence Fedderly reviewed a letter
from Governor Scott McCallum confirming additional funding
on the CTH "U" project of $120,084.00.
Fedderly updated the Committee on the status of the box
culvert installation on CTH "NN ".
Fedderly stated that the Highway department will be taking
proposals for crushing at the Spooner quarry.
Fedderly distributed copies of a letter from himself to
Chairman Dick King concerning his resignation as St. Croix
County Highway Commissioner /County Surveyor. Fedderly
stated that the Highway Department is on a firm foundation
and with the continued guidance of the Transportation
Committee and dedication of staff and crew the Highway
Department would continue to be successful. Fedderly noted
that he would be working as an independent consultant.
Fedderly agreed to help the Highway Department through the
transition period and to work as a consultant on an as
requested basis.
After discussing separation of employment details, a motion
was made and seconded (Peterson /Dowd) to accept Fedderly's
resignation as of December 17, 2002 tentatively. The
Committee will review the process for filling the position
and asked that this date be adjusted to accommodate the
hiring process. Motion Carried.
The Commi'ttee thanked Fedderly for his years of dedicated
service and commitment to St. Croix County and wished him
the best of luck in meeting his new challenges.
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Machinery Management: Ramberg distributed and reviewed the
2003 preliminary list of needs. He stated the Machinery
Management Committee would meet to discuss and prioritize
the equipment needs and would bring recommendations to the
Transportation Committee for consideration.
Emergency Management Exercise: Grant reported on the
emergency management exercise he attended in Roberts. He
stated that members from various departments met and
outlined a plan of action in the event of a disaster. The
Village of Roberts exercise simulated a train derailment
with hazardous material spill. Similar exercises will be
held in other communities throughout the county.
Review and Award Hammond Shop Roof Repair Proposals: Ramberg
reviewed the shop roof repair proposals. A motion was made
and seconded (Jacobson /Peterson) to award the roof repair to
the low bidder, RTS Roofing, Inc. of Eau Claire Wisconsin
for a re -roof membrane for the total of forty -five thousand
two hundred twenty -six dollars (45,226.00). Motion Carried.
Review Project Progress: Fedderly distributed handouts over
viewing current and upcoming projects. He also outlined the
sources of revenue used to fund these projects. Since 1995
St. Croix County Highway Department has secured Nine million
fifty -six three hundred fifty -one dollars ($9,056,351.00) in
outside funds for county highway improvements.
Adjournment: A motion was made and seconded (Peterson /King)
to adjourn at 12:10 P.M. Motion carried.
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