Transportation & Parks Committee

March 9, 2005

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Meeting called to Order by Chairman Hartje. Present: Hartje, Sprecher, Meister, Sinklair, and Stevens.

   Absent: None.

   Also present: Muchow; Carignan; Koenig, Brad Kruchten - McFarlane's; Larry Chvojicek - Enerson & Eggen Inc.; Sam Landes - Midstate Equipment; Rocky Johnson, Keith Jones - Slamas Lawn & Sport; Russ Hunt, Martin Hunt - Capital City International; Greg Roth - Fabco Equipment; Carl Faivre, Harold Dallman - Town of Freedom; Bill Lawton - Meigs.

2. Adopt Agenda. Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Sprecher.
   Motion carried.
3. Adopt Minutes of Previous Meeting. Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Stevens.
   Motion carried.
4. Public Comment.

   None

5. Communications.
   
   None
6. Review and Approve Vendor Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Sinklair to approve February 2005 bills in the amount of $191, 570.78.
   Motion carried.
7. Review and Approve Employee Requests For Vacation Carryovers.

   Ellen Hosig - 125.25
   Kevin Ketelboeter - 29.50
   Charles Schell - 20.00 hours
   Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to approve vacation carryovers.

8. Airport Report. Discussion followed. Stevens discussed ILS and approach lights at Tri-County Airport. Also discussed was the acquisition of development rights surrounding the airport.
   No action.

9. WISDOT Representatives to Discuss USH 12 Proposed Improvements. Discussion tabled until subsequent meeting.
   No Action.
   
10. Capital City International Representative to Discuss Buy Back Program on IHC Quad Axle Dump Truck. Discussion followed. Outright price for chassis is $74,900.12 less a trade of $73,150.00. Price includes electronic warranty.
    
    Motion by Meister, seconded by Stevens to trade Unit #303 for one new IHC Quad Axle Dump Truck from Capital City International for $1,770.12
    
    Motion carried.
11. Fabco Equipment Company Representative to Discuss Buy Back Program on CAT 140H Motor Grader.
    
    Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Stevens to trade Unit #49 for one new Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader from Fabco Equipment for $12,500.00
    
    Motion carried.
12. Discuss WISDOT Proposed Salt Shed Project at Prairie du Sac Facility. Discussion followed.
    No Action.
13. Discuss Road Construction Projects for 2005. Crews will start on CTH PF projects as soon as weather permits.
    No Action.
14. Open Bids for CTH S Timber Bridge Construction Project at 9:30 am.
    
    2 Bids were received for the CTH S Timber Bridge Construction Project.
    
    

    Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to award Ruzic Construction the bid for the CTH S Timber Bridge Construction Project in the amount of $18,550.00
    
    Motion carried.

15. Open bids for the Sale of John Deere Motor Grader at 10:30 a.m.
    
    2 Bids were received to purchase the Highway Department's John Deere Motor Grader.
    
    Motion by Stevens, seconded by 's

Respectfully submitted: Halsey Sprecher Secretary

Cc: County Clerk Steve Koenig Committee

Parks Department

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Approve Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Stevens, seconded by Sprecher to approve January 2005 bills in the amount of $ 13,438.06 .
   Motion carried.
2. Discuss Quote for Additional Electrical Service at White Mound Park Campground.
   Discussion followed. Quote from Hill's Wiring has not yet been received. To supply electrical to the Horse Campground, Alliant Energy quoted $14,126.00 for underground service and $20,317.00 for overhead service.
   No Action.
3. Update on County Forest. It was decided to replant the areas of the County Forest infected with annossum with trees this Spring. There will be a timber harvest in the County Forest in 2006.
   No Action.
   Motion by Meister, seconded by Stevens to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting set for Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. at the Highway Department Office.
   Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Halsey Sprecher Secretary

cc: County Clerk Steve Koenig Committee