HomeMy WebLinkAboutHighway Committee Minutes Jan 9 2020HIGHWAY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 9, 2020
The Highway Committee of the Grant County Board of Supervisors met on Thursday,
January 9, 2020 at the Highway Office in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Chairman John Patcle called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.. Other members
present were Donald Splinter, Lester Jantzen, Mark Stead, Dwight Nelson,�and Highway
Commissioner David Lambert., Also present was County Board Chairman Robert Keeney,
Shane Drinkwater, and Jon Knautz. Joining the Committee later in the meeting were
Larry Kirschbaum, Travis Kramer, Ryan Simmons, and David Pantzlaff.
Notice of the meeting was sent to the media and the amended agenda was posted
at the Administration Building and Highway Office.
Motion by Lester Jantzen, seconded by Dwight Nelson, to approve the amended
agenda as printed. Motion carried.
Motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Donald Splinter, to approve the minutes
of the December 12, 2019 meeting as printed. Motion carried.
Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to accept the December
Highway Accounts Payable Report as reviewed by the Committee. Motion carried.
Using preliminary numbers, Grant County is over the RMA budget by $443,557.00
with $2,534,282.00 being spent on the State Highway System in Grant County for the
year 2019.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Donald Splinter, to approve and sign the
2020 Routine Maintenance Agreement with the WisDOT. Motion carried.
Motion by Mark Stead, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to purchase three MI-T-M
hot water power pressure washers from Pioneer Ag at $5668.35 each. Motion carried.
Jon said that State crews have been cutting brush, working on storm damage to
culverts, and working on ditch lines. He also shared a storm summary report with
the Committee comparing Grant County to the others in the SW Region.
Larry reported that County crews have been working on flood damage repairs,
cutting brush, and putting up snow fence.
Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve and sign
the CTH "A" Design Engineering Contract with Jewell Associates Engineers in the
amount of $348,175.20. Motion carried.
Motion by Donald Splinter, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to approve and sign
the CTH "Q" Design Engineering Contract with MSA Professional Services, Inc. in
the amount of $259,693.83. Motion carried.
Ryan Simmons from Fabick Cat presented the Committee with some information
and options regarding the line-up of Cat Wheel Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
(skid loaders).
David Pantzlaff, Transportation Services Director with Ayres Associates,
addressed the Committee. David thanked the Committee for the support over the
years and the current project in North Lancaster Township.
Corporation Counsel Ben Wood has sent a letter to the City of Lancaster
requesting reimbursement/credit for the inappropriate assessment and also questioned
the City on the tax payment made to the City for the Cat dozer.
Three candidates have been interviewed for the vacant Accounting Assistant
Position. Currently there are positions open for a Patrolman and a Operator.
Motion by, Mark Stead, seconded by Dwight Nelson, to adjourn at 10:41"A.M. to
Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 9:00 A.M.. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark A. Stead, Secretary