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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
COMMITTEE TITLE: St. Croix County Transportation Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 8, 1998
TIME: 8:00 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:
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE REQUESTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Review Hudson Shop Proposals Received and Current Status
Discuss Somerset Pit Proposal Alternatives
NEW BUSINESS:
Review STH 35 Access Management Alternatives
Review Maintenance Truck Box Proposals
Review Snow Plow and Snow Wing Proposals
Review Skid Steer Proposals
Review WisDOT Six Year Improvement Program Materials
Safety Committee Update and Requests
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: May 28, 1998
QUALITY • EFFICIENCY • PRIDE
MINUTES OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting of June 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Sinclear at 8:03 A.M. Roll
call was taken with Dowd, Grant, Jacobson, King, and Sinclear in
attendance.
A motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried. A motion was made by Grant, seconded by
Jacobson, to schedule the next meeting for July 8, 1998 at 8:00 A.M. with
Grant and Sinclear reviewing vendors at 7:00 A.M. Motion carried. A
motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to approve the minutes of the
May 7, 1998 meeting as mailed to the members. Motion carried.
Approve Vouchers for Payment: Dowd and Sinclear reviewed the vouchers
at 7:00 A.M. A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by Dowd, to approve
the vouchers for payment. Motion carried.
Review Hudson Shop Proposals Received and Current Status: A motion was
made by King, seconded by Jacobson, to accept the offer to purchase the
old Hudson shop property from Diesel Supply Company, Inc. of Hudson for
a total purchase price of $172,500.00, with a certified down payment
check in the amount of $34,500.00. Motion carried.
Paul and David Kraemer of Diesel Supply Company, Inc. Hudson, WI
discussed the conditions of sale of the old Hudson shop property with the
Committee. The current renter, existing and potential property use,
planned road improvements, deeds, abstract, and real estate transfers
were discussed. A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to
authorize Fedderly to sign the appropriate paperwork for the property
transfer when both parties are in a position to make the transfer on or
shortly after June 30, 1998. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by King, to retain all revenues
and funds received from the old Hudson shop property in Highway
Department funds to offset future shop costs presently being considered.
Motion carried.
Donald Trent of China Wind Inc. discussed his current rental status of
the old Hudson shop site with the Committee. No action taken. Mr. Trent
was informed of the approved sale and the June 30th date to transfer
ownership.
Review Fund Balances: Ramberg and Fedderly highlighted the May 31, 1997
fund balances and reviewed financial procedures.
Seminar Attendance Requests: The WCHA Summer Highway Conference is in
Wisconsin Dells on June 9-11, 1998.
Announcements and Correspondence: The Committee discussed concerns
received over the use of our new Hudson shop for the "Clean Sweep"
program. The Committee suggested that Fedderly write a letter suggesting
the use of the old incinerator site for these "hazardous material" type
purposes in the future.
Fedderly handed out a WisDOT press release regarding stop signs in Star
Prairie; and a letter from Representative Ron Kind explaining his efforts
and the status of the Stillwater Bridge issue.
Fedderly noted that the Village of Woodville will be requesting that CTH
"B" be realigned and the signing of CTH "B" be continued from I-94
directly north through the new proposed Village of Woodville industrial
park and west to existing CTH "B".
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June 8, 1998
Discuss Somerset Pit Proposal Alternatives: Charlie Jones and Wendy
Sanders of Cedar Corporation reviewed the Village of Somerset's formal
gravel pit purchase proposal submitted to the Committee. The Committee
is in acceptance of the proposed acreage and maps, but the price seems
low. More investigation of area land prices will be gathered for the
next meeting.
Review STH 35 Access Management Alternatives:.Fedderly reviewed proposed
maps, costs sharing options, intersections, overpasses, and at grade
intersection closures in an effort to supply WisDOT with preferred
alternatives from this Committee. The Committee reviewed alternatives
and support the preference of the local townships involved.
Review Maintenance Truck Box Proposals: Schofield and Fedderly reviewed
proposals received for a one ton dump body. A motion was made by Dowd,
seconded by Grant, to award the one ton truck box proposal to the low
proposer, Monroe Truck Equipment of Marshfield, for one 11' Crysteel dump
body for a total price of $3,531.00. Motion carried.
Review Snow Plow and Snow Wing Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed
the proposals received for three truck mounted snow plows. A motion was
made by King, seconded by Jacobson, to award the snow plow proposal to
Wisconsin Body and Hoist of Chippewa Falls for three Falls XPR-12 snow
plows at a total price of $19,191.00. Motion carried.
Schofield and Fedderly reviewed the proposals received for three truck
mounted snow wings. A motion was made by Sinclear, seconded by King, to
award the snow wing proposal to Universal Truck Equipment of Trempealeau
for three Universal AHW-PDF 7' wings at a total price of $8,100.00.
Motion carried, with Grant voting no.
Review Skid Steer Proposals: Fedderly and Schofield reviewed the
proposals received for one skid steer, with trade and mill head options.
A motion was made by King, seconded by Dowd, to award the skid steer
proposal to Polfus Implement of New Richmond for one Bobcat 863H
skidsteer with a mill head and with trade for a net purchase price of
$10,932.20. Motion carried.
Review WisDOT Six Year Improvement Program Materials: Fedderly reviewed
the proposed WisDOT Six Year Road Improvement Program. State roads in
St. Croix County are proposed for approximately $124 million worth of
improvements over the next six years; this is the highest improvement
investment of any county in the district at this time.
Safety Committee Update and Requests: Schofield reviewed a request by
the Safety Committee to purchase a two-way headset unit for
communications between the road surface maintenance truck driver and
operator. The unit is also compatible with the existing two-way system
currently operating at the Highway Department. A motion was made by
Jacobson, seconded by Grant, to authorize the purchase of one two-way
headset from Raasbach Communications at a price of $703.60. Motion
carried.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by King, to adjourn
at 11:20 A.M. Motion carried.
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