Transportation & Parks Committee

DATE: September 8, 2004

Transportation Committee

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Meeting called to Order by Chairman Hartje. Present: Hartje, Sinklair, Meister, Sprecher and Stevens.
   Also present: Muchow, Carignan, Koenig, Gerald Kintz - Westbrook, Loren Kugler - MSA, Ken Rolefson - Ayres Associates.
2. Adopt Agenda. Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Sinklair.
   Motion carried.
3. Adopt Minutes of Previous Meeting. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Meister.
   Motion carried.
4. Public Comment.
   None
5. Communications.
   Parks - An individual registered a complaint that Steve Koenig wasn't opposed to the proposed radio tower construction by White Mound Park.
   No action.
   The Village of Ironton is proposing closing their roads to use by the Amish. DOT claims that this would be discrimination and they should check with their lawyers first since these are public use roads.
   No action.
   The City of Reedsburg is requesting that the Highway Departmetn place sidewalks on CTH V. Muchow stated that there is not enough room to construct sidewalks on CTH V from Ernstmeiers subdivision to City of Reedsburg.
   No action.
   The Department will be hosting the District 1 Fall Meeting on October 8, 2004 at The Farm Kitchen, Baraboo.
   No action.
6. Review and Approve Vendor Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Meister, seconded by Sinklair to approve August 2004 bills in the amount of $ 593,436.98. .
   Motion carried.
7. Review and Approve Employee Requests For Vacation Carryovers.
   Kevin Thomas - 20 hrs.
   Motion by Meister, seconded by Sinklair to approve vacation carryovers.
   Motion carried.
8. Airport Report. Discussion followed. Stevens questioned whether the County's liability insurance is sufficient to cover all planes in a hanger in case of fire. Stevens will look into it.
   No action.
9. Joint meeting with Land Conservation Committee to discuss future use of land parcels purchased as part of the White Mound Rehabilitation Project.
   See attached for minutes of Joint Meeting with Sauk County Transportation and Parks Committee and Land Conservation Committee.
10. Review and Approve Surplus Equipment to be sold at County Auction. The Department is no longer in need of several old office chairs and one 1989 Ford Pickup Truck.
    Motion by Stevens, seconded by Sinklair to approve Surplus Equipment to be sold at County Auction.
    Motion carried.
11. Approve resolution commending Howard Finnegan for 33 years of service to Sauk County.
    Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to Approve Resolution commending Howard Finnegan for 33 years of service to Sauk County.
    Motion carried.
12. Approve resolution for County Aid to Townships for Bridge Construction.
    Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Meister to approve Resolution for County Aid to Townships for Bridge Construction.
    Motion carried.
13. Discuss Sauk County Road Construction Program. Discussion followed.
    CTH PF - Minor grading started on 9/6/04.
    CTH G - Department will be starting joint project with the Village of Lime Ridge.
    CTH C - Surface mat will be placed on road.
    CTH C & PF - Intersection will be reconstructed.
    West Square Building - Highway Department will remove concrete planters.
14. Review and approve purchase of portable 2-way radios. Discussion followed.
    The Department has been quoted $465.00/each for six new handheld 2-way radios from Communications Services.
    Motion by Stevens, seconded by Sinklair to Approve purchase of portable 2-way radios in the amount of $2,790.00.
    Motion carried.
15. Review and Approve Proposals for Design of CTH DL Project at 10:30a.m.
    3 Proposals were received for the Design of the CTH DL Project.
    Motion by Meister, seconded by Sinklair to approve the Design Proposal for the CTH DL Project by Team Engineering, Loganville in the amount of $18,678.00.
    Motion carried.
16. Presentation by Representative from Ayres Associates of Qualifications for Designing Bridge and Road Construction Projects.
    No action.
    Motion by Sinklair, seonded by Stevens to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting set for Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. at the Highway Department office.

Respectfully submitted: Halsey Sprecher, Secretary

Cc: County Clerk, Steve Koenig, Committee

Parks Department

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Approve Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Stevens to approve August 2004 bills in the amount of $ 4,156.84 . Motion carried.
2. Approve Koenig/Stieve attending WPRA Fall Conference. Discussion followed.
   Motion by Stevens, seconded by Sinklair to approve Koenig/Stieve attending WPRA Fall Conference.
   Motion carried.
3. Report on Entrance Fee Program. Discussion followed.
   No action.
4. Discuss Camping Policy. Discussion followed.
   No action.
5. Discuss 2004 Budget Purchases. Discussion followed. The Parks Department needs to replace a shelter roof at White Mound Park. Koenig has attempted to get 3 quotes for the roof replacement but has only received two as of current. Koenig will continue to pursue third price quote.
   Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to pursue project not to exceed $4,001.00.
   Motion carried.
   Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Stevens to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting set for Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 8:00a.m. at the Highway Department Office.
   Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Halsey Sprecher Secretary

cc: County Clerk, Steve Koenig, Committee, Steve Koenig, Committee