Transportation and Parks Committee

DATE: February 8, 2006

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

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

Also present: Muchow; Carignan; Koenig; Larry Volz - County Board Distr.13; Kathy Schauf - Sauk County; Brian Bridgeford - BNR; Greg Roth - Fabco Equipment Inc.; Marty Hunt, Russ Hunt - Capital City International.
Adopt Agenda. Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher.
Motion carried.
Adopt Minutes of Previous Meeting. Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Meister.
Motion carried.
Public Comment.
Larry Volz commented in favor of 8 ft paved shoulders on USH 12.

No Action.
Communications.
None.
Department: Parks
1. Review and Approval of Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Meister, seconded by Sinklair to approve January 2006 bills in the amount of $ 5,011.28.
2. Approve Funding Change for 2005 Campground Electrical Project. Parks Department requested to use extra 2005 revenues to fund the project. The Finance Committee declined the request and did not want to set a precedent. Parks will fund the project with it's Forestry account as originally planned.
  No Action.
3. Approve Purchase of Skid Steer Loader from Highway Department.
  Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Sinklair to approve purchase of one Case 1845C Skidsteer Loader in the amount of $ 12,000.00 and one trailer in the amount of $ 2,000.00 from the Sauk County Highway Department.
  
  Motion carried.
4. Discuss Allowing Hunting on County Parks Property. Discussion followed. Issue tabled until next meeting.
  No Action.
5. Discuss Possible Harvest of Aspen Trees at Man Mound and White Mound Parks.
  Discussion followed.
  
  Man Mound - would like to harvest trees.
  
  White Mound Park - would like to work with County Forester on Aspen harvest.
  
  Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Meister to approve cutting of trees at Man Mound and further explore a harvest at White Mound Park.
  
  Motion carried.
6. Sign Agreement with Town of Woodland on Cooperative Entrance Fee Program. The Committee signed the Agreement which was previously approved on
  October 12, 2005.
  
  No Action.
7. Discuss Rates for Use of Upstairs of Office at White Mound Park. Discussion followed.
  Koenig will address Carl Gruber on rules that would apply to rental.
  
  No Action.
8. Discuss Park Personnel. Discussion followed. If position is certified in law enforcement, it would fall under the Sheriffs Department. The Committee is leaning towards creating a non-certified Park Ranger position.
  No Action.
9. Approve Firewood Cutting Permit. Corporation Counsel drafted a permit.
  Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Sprecher to approve policy giving Koenig authority to approve/grant firewood cutting permits.
  
  Motion carried.
10. Adopting Fees and Charges for the Sauk County Parks Department. Resolution was presented and signed.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Sinklair to approve resolution adopting fees and charges for the Sauk County Parks Department subject to County Board approval.

Motion carried.
Department: Transportation
1. Review and Approval of Vouchers. Discussion followed. Motion by Meister, seconded by Sinklair to approve December 2005 bills in the amount of $ 19,033.77 and January 2006 bills in the amount of $ 63,943.13 .
  Motion carried.
2. Review and Approval of Employee Requests for Vacation Carryovers.
  Duane Alt - 64.5 hours Dean Darling - 141 hours
  
  Tom Sliter - 96 hours
  
  Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to approve vacation carryovers.
  
  Motion carried.
3. Airport Report. Discussion followed.
  No Action.
4. Railroad Report. Discussion followed.
  No Action.
5. Discuss Interview Committee Selection for Vacant Mechanics Position. Hartje and Stevens will participate on the interview committee for the vacant position. Interviews are scheduled for February 20, 2006.
  No Action.
6. Discuss WisDOT Highway Improvement Program Schedule. Discussion followed.
  2006 Projects: STH 23 Reconstruction from STH 33 to Lake Delton.
  
  USH 12 Reconstruction from Moon Road to Gasser Road.
  
  2007 Projects: STH 136 from CTH PF to Rock Springs.
  
  USH 12 through Sauk City to CTH PF/USH 12 intersection.
  
  2008 Projects: STH 78
  
  No Action.
7. Fabco Equipment Representative to Discuss Caterpillar Governmental Buy Back Program on CAT Equipment. Discussion followed. There will be several pieces of equipment eligible for replacement in the Spring.
  No Action.
8. Discuss Construction Projects for 2006. CTH F, CTH DL, CTH S.
  No Action.
9. Discuss Equipment Purchases for 2006. One new roadside mower. Replace one skid loader and trailer. Replace 2 single axle trucks with 2 tandem trucks with underbody scrapers.
  No Action.
10. Review & Approve WisDOT Discretionary Maintenance Agreement.
  Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to approve WisDot Discretionary Maintenance Agreement.
  
  Motion carried.
11. POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Wis. Statues §19.85 (l)(f) considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation of Highway Commissioner, and Airport Manager. Committee to reconvene in Open Session immediately following Closed Session.
  Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Meister to enter in Closed Session pursuant to Wis. Statues §19.85 (l)(f) considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation of Highway Commissioner, and Airport Manager.
  
  Motion carried.
  
  Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Meister to reconvene in Open Session.
  
  Motion carried.
  
  No Action.
12. Discuss Quad Axle Truck Replacement Program with Representative from Capital City International.
  Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to approve purchase of two 2007 model replacement quad-axle trucks for $ 4,900.00/each after trade for a total of $ 9,800.00 .
  
  Motion carried.
  
  m. Discuss Sale of Surplus Highway Right-of-way Property located on CTH KK in Town of Winfield. Issued tabled until subsequent meeting.
Next Meeting. Motion by Meister, seconded by Sprecher to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting set for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. at the Highway Department office.
Motion carried.
Adjournment.

Respectfully submitted: Halsey Sprecher, Secretary

Cc: County Clerk Steve Koenig Committee Web Liaison