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ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation Committee Chairman, George Sinclear
CONIlrLZTTEE TITLE: St. Croix County 'transportation Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 7, 1998
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 CORRESPONDE.C;,:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Discuss Somerset Pit Aiternatives•.and Proposals'
Review and Discuss Machine?y Mana•gment 99.9' Equ.ipnent ,List
Review GPS Equipment Proposals
Discuss New Somerset Shop•
NEW BUSINESS:
Review Snowplow Following Distance Resolution
Update Damage Claims
Review and Approve WisDOT ,Routine Maintenance Agreement
ANY OTHER BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT FETING:
ADJOURNMENT:
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order_)
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel J. Feddexly, P.E., R_L.S.; Highway Commissioner
DATE: November 25, 1998
- QUALITY • EFFICIENCY • PRIDE
MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting of December 7, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman King at 9:07 A.M.
Roll call was taken with Dowd, Grant, Jacobson, and King in attendance.
Staff members present included Fedderly, Schofield, and Ramberg. King
gave heartfelt comments regarding Sinclear passing away. Sinclear did
an excellent job as Chairman of the Transportation Committee and we
will struggle at it without him.
A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Jacobson, to adopt the agenda
as published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Dowd, to schedule the next
meeting for January 7, 1998 at 9:00 A.M. with King and Dowd reviewing
vendors at 8:30 A.M. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dowd, seconded by Grant, to approve the minutes of
the November 9, 1998 meeting as mailed to the members. Motion carried.
Approve Vouchers for Payment: King and Jacobson reviewed the vouchers
at 8:30 A.M. A motion was made by King, seconded b
approve the vouchers for Y -Jacobson, to
payment. -Motion carried.
Review Fund Balances: Ramberg reviewed the November 30, balances and highlighted the invoices being paid with this ven1998 fund
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Review Highway Safety Minutes: Grant, Ramberg, and Schofield -handed out.
and reviewed the minutes of the November 18, 1998 Highway Department
Safety Committee meeting.
Seminar Attendance Requests: Fedderly reviewed various safety and road
maintenance related seminars available. Each seminar would be
partially funded by WisDOT.
A motion was made by Dowd, seconded by King, to approve up to seven
employees to attend a UW-Extension sponsored; January, 28, 1999 "Basic
Work Zone Safety" seminar and a March 17, 1999 "Roadway Maintenance"
seminar in Eau Claire at $35.00 each (partially shared by WisDOT).
Motion carried.
A motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to approve one employee to
attend a January 7,. 1999 "Regulatory Update" roundtable in Eau Claire
regarding MSHA/OSHA mining issues for $25.00; and up to three employees
to attend a January 27-29, 1999 Annual Surveyor's Institute conference
in Steven's Point for $235.00 each. Motion carried.
Announcements and Correspondences: Fedderly handed out copies of a
thank -you letter from the Village of Roberts regarding the "TT" road construction. 1998 CTH
Fedderly handed out copies of the response letters. Craig Beckon and
Catherine Zillman were sent letters indicating the Traffic Safety
Committee recommendation and the Transportation Committee's concurrence
that all signing remain as is at the, CTH "N" and CTH "Y" intersection.
The Village of Woodville was sent a letter noting that their speed
reduction request on USH 12 has been referred to WisDOT.
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December 7, 1998
The group discussed centerline marking concerns on CTH "E" and CTH "I";
and intersection criteria used in determining stop sign placement.
Discuss Somerset Pit Alternatives and Proposals: Fedderly handed out
and discussed a November 11, 1998 letter to the Village of Somerset
noting the compromise price and conditions of selling portions of the
Somerset pit to the Village of Somerset.
The Village of Somerset sent a response letter on November 23, 1998
noting the Village of Somerset board concluded that they are not
interested in purchasing the land at this time.
The Transportation Committee indicated that they were willing to sell
portions to the Village of Somerset in previous meetings and now that
the Village is no longer interested, they will be considering other
alternatives to address gravel resources.
Review and Discuss Machinery Management 1999-Equipment List: Fedderly
and Schofield reviewed the estimated costs versus the actual costs on
the equipment priority list. Various quotes and proposals were
reviewed for the trailer, small roller, bridge truck, tire balancer,
and outlying shop fuel tanks.
The current hauling trailer has cracked and the vendor will repair it
at no cost, but the Highway Department will need to transport it to
Illinois. A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to sell
the current hauling trailer "as is" to an interested dealer or other
vendor., and draw up specifications for a hauling trailer that will fit
the Highway Department's needs. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Grant, seconded by Jacobson, to add the demo
Ingersol Rand IRDD24 small roller to the Ison Equipment, Inc. equipment
package for an additional $25,950.00. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dowd, seconded by Jacobson, to purchase one F550
4X2-crewcab truck from Glenwood City Ford off the lot for $32,629.80.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dowd, seconded by King, to purchase two 1,000
gallon Gasboy 72S above ground fuel tanks with meter for Star Prairie
and Deer Park shops from Skoglund Oil Company of New Richmond for
$4,995.00 each per the proposals received. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Dowd; to purchase one WB-410
portable tire balancer from Snap-On Tools of Plymouth, MN for $6,685.61
per the proposals received. Motion carried.
Review GPS Equipment Proposals: Fedderly reviewed the results of the
Global Positioning System (GPS) proposals that meet specifications. A
motion was made by Dowd, seconded by Grant, to approve the purchase of
one GPS system from Leica Geosystems, Inc. of Balsam Lake, WI for
$39,934.96. Motion carried.
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December 7, 1998
Discuss New Somerset Shop: The Committee discussed proceeding with the
requests for proposals for —a new Somerset shop in early 1999. A drive
to the pit and surrounding shop sites will be scheduled for the January
1999 meeting. It is anticipated that the new Somerset shop will be
able to replace the existing Houlton shop while providing the same or
better level of service.
Review Snowplow Following Distance Resolution: Fedderly reviewed a
draft of the "Resolution Endorsing Snow Plow. Safety Legislation". A
motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Dowd, to approve the
resolution as presented; have Corporation Counsel review it, forward it
to the county board, and then on to WCHA after approvals. Motion
carried.
Review and, Approve WisDOT Routine Maintenance Agreement: Fedderly
reviewed the WisDOT routine maintenance agreement for 1999. Language
has been changed regarding liability issues. A motion was made by
King, seconded by Grant, to approve and sign the WisDOT Routine
Maintenance Agreements (RMA) accompanied by a letter expressing our
dissatisfaction with the funding levels. Motion carried.
Update Damage Claims: Ramberg reviewed the delinquent accounts
receivable as of November 23, 1998. Six accounts are over 60 days.
All are uninsured motorists that have damaged signs during an accident.
The total of all six is $2,268.69. Ramberg is pursuing payment
schedules on two of the accounts and attempting to contact the
remainder.
Other Business: The group discussed the "trail grant" application
process and methodology.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to
adjourn at 11:19 A.M. Motion carried.
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