JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
[Pages:5]JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The Jefferson County Highway Committee met on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 8:00 A.M. for a meeting at the Highway Office.
ROLL OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE:
Members present: Donald Reese; Ron Buchanan; Mike Kelly; Blane Poulson; James Braughler Members absent: None Also Present: William Kern, Highway Commissioner
Ben Wehmeier, Administrator Jim Schroeder, County Board Chair Ann Jenswold, Highway Department
Purpose of the meeting was to review and approve vouchers and other highway business.
5. ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE CHAIR It was moved by Mr. Buchanan to nominate Don Reese as Highway Committee Chair.
It was moved by Mr. Kelly to nominate Ron Buchanan as Highway Committee Chair.
Motion to close nominations was made. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in Mr. Reese as Highway Committee Chair.
5. ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR It was moved by Mr. Poulson to nominate Ron Buchanan as Highway Committee Vice-Chair. A unanimous vote was favorable.
Carried by the following roll call: AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
Highway Committee Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 2 of 5
5. ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE SECRETARY It was moved by Mr. Poulson to nominate Mike Kelly as Highway Committee Secretary. A unanimous vote was favorable.
Carried by the following roll call: AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE MINUTES: The minutes from the April 5, 2016 Highway meeting, having been distributed in advance, it was moved by Mr. Reese and seconded by Mr. Buchanan to approve the minutes as printed.
Carried by the following roll call: AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
CORRESPONDENCE:
Newsletters: 2016 Summer Highway Conference: June 6 ? 8, 2016 at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI Bids for Highway Satellite Shops came in to high ? The Infrastructure Committee will formally reject all bids tomorrow at their meeting.
News Releases/Notices: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER'S REPORT:
Construction Projects CTH "J" (CTH G ? City of Jefferson) ? 4.00 miles
Project Type: Reconstruction Progress: Removed asphalt surface over east portion of roadway. Construction work is in progress.
Highway Committee Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 3 of 5
CTH "Y" (US 18 ? CTH D) Project Type: Resurfacing Progress: Project is planned to begin in late May or early June
CTH "A" (Crossman Road ? City of Lake Mills) Project Type: Reconstruction Progress: Project is on-hold until necessary right-of-way is purchased
CTH "W" (Near new facility) Project Type: Resurface Progress: Remaining landscaping and bike trail connection is in-progress. Paving work for trail was completed on April 27
Winter Maintenance
General Maintenance Bridge crew completed several small projects and is preparing to seal bridge decks starting in May Crews finished several brushing projects for the DOT/County Highways Crews are working on gravel shoulder maintenance work Crews have completed four of the ten crack seal projects for county highways Storage racks for materials were installed in cold storage building
Office/Shop Staff Most safety awareness training for employees is complete, except for a handful of larger pieces of equipment, training will continue in May
Office staff is working on the 2015 financial report
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Highway Committee Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 4 of 5
10a. Review annual meeting calendar and set dates for future Highway Committee meetings
Administrator Wehmeier and Board Chair Schroeder addressed the Committee on how meetings are being looked at and designed around the County Board meetings.
It was moved by Mr. Buchanan and seconded by Mr. Kelly to move the Highway Committee meetings to the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Carried by the following roll call:
AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
10b. Review and discuss potential speed zone changes on CTH B (West of Johnson Creek city limits)
Commissioner Kern reviewed the existing speed limits and proposed speed limits along CTH B West of the Johnson Creek City Limits. He reviewed information regarding the placement of the new Johnson Creek school driveway and proposed 35 mph zone. He stated that the Village of Johnson Creek will also need to adopt the same proposed speed zones, since the zone is partially in their limits. The speed zones will be monitored to see if any adjustments need to be made in the future. He also stated that discussions revolving around the pedestrian sidewalk for the school children are being planned.
It was moved by Mr. Buchanan and seconded by Mr. Poulson to approve the speed zones as presented on CTH B for the new Johnson Creek School complex. Carried by the following roll call:
AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
10c. Review 2016 highway project schedules
Commissioner Kern reviewed and discussed the project schedule for 2016 and answered Committee questions. No Motion
Highway Committee Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 5 of 5
10d. Discuss monthly financial account summary (YTD)
Commissioner Kern reviewed the financial account summary with the Committee, and questions were answered. No Motion
REVIEW & APPROVE VOUCHERS: The vouchers held the following totals resulting:
BILLS: BILLS: P CARD: P CARD: P CARD: COMMITTEE: TOTALS:
04/13/16 05/03/16 APR-GENERAL APR-BRIAN APR-BILL MARCH
$ 50,615.73
$ 125,195.94
$ 215,536.78
$
82.00
$
82.00
$ 270.22
$ 391,782.67
It was moved by Mr. Buchanan and seconded by Mr. Poulson that the bills are allowed as reviewed.
Carried by the following roll call: AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Mr. Buchanan and seconded by Mr. Reese to adjourn at 8:57 a.m.
Carried by the following roll call: AYES: Reese, Buchanan, Kelly, Poulson, Braughler NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 8:00 a.m., at the Jefferson County Highway Department.
Approval:
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