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HIGHWAY COMMITTEE MEETING
September 21, 2023
The Highway Committee met on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the County
Highway Department in Lancaster, the meeting was also available via Zoom.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Donald Splinter. Roll call was taken, members
present were: Gary Northouse, Diane Nelson, Pat Schroeder and Roger Guthrie. Others
present were Bob Keeney, Jon Knautz, Dan McLimans, and Steve Morgan. Donna
Bohnenkamp, Tonya White, and Garry Pluemer attended by Zoom. Amanda Degenhardt
joined the meeting by zoom at 9:06 am. Representatives from Truck Country, Thompson
Truck, Henderson Equipment, Burke Equipment, and Monroe Equipment were present for
the bid openings.
Notice of the Highway meeting was sent to the Herald Independent, Administration
Building, posted at the Highway Department and on the Grant County web site.
Pat Schroeder, seconded by Diane Nelson, made a motion to approve the agenda as
printed. Motion carried without a negative vote.
Roger Guthrie, seconded by Gary Northouse, made a motion to approve the August 10th
and August 15th Highway meeting minutes. Motion carried without a negative vote.
Gary Northouse, seconded by Diane Nelson moved to approve the Accounts Payables as
reported. Motion carried without a negative vote.
Jon informed the committee the July Requisition was sent to the State for $135,208.89,
under the average monthly estimate by $27,904.86. Through July, we are over our
estimated monthly budgeted amount by $188,194.80. Jon update the committee on the
County construction projects and on the equipment budget. He said both County and
State are in the process of filling the sheds with salt for winter.
Dan McLimans informed the Committee the State crews have been working concrete
repairs on Hwy 61 and on Hwy 151. They have sprayed weeds behind the guardrail and
will start their fall mowing soon.
Steve Morgan reported the county crews have been wedging, and have started paving on
CTH “T” pulling asphalt from Prairie du Chien. With the late paving start, he informed the
Committee there will probably be overtime.
Shop Report-The men are very happy with the new excavator Jon has gotten several
complements, such as the excellent visibility and range.
Open bids for two tandem axle trucks and snow equipment which will be used on the
County system.
Tandem Axle Chassis
Truck County—2025 Western Star 47X -$312,582 (2)
Thompson Truck—2025 International HV513-$302,590(2)
There was discussion on delivery dates for these trucks. For the Western Star it’s looking
to be Fall of 2024. The International, sometime in 2025.
Open bids for Snow Equipment (Box, Wing, Plow, Sander, Brine Tank, etc.)
Burke Equipment—$161,475 ea
Henderson Equipment—$169,606 ea
Monroe Equipment—-$170,171 ea
The bids will be reviewed by the shop foreman and a decision made at a later date.
Commissioner reported the Highway Department is fully staffed. We just had one injury
and the employee will be back to work next week.
Jon requested the last two weeks of the 10 hour days be changed to 6:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Pat Schroeder made a motion, seconded by Gary Northouse. Motion carried without a
negative vote.
Roger Guthrie, seconded by Gary Northouse, made a motion to reduce the speed through
Cornelia. Three approved, Donnie Splinter abstained, Pat Schroder opposed. Motion
Carried.
Roger Guthrie, seconded by Pat Schroeder, made a motion to adjourn to Tuesday October
3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Administration Building in Lancaster. Motion carried without a
negative vote.
Diane Nelson
Secretary
Donna Bohnenkamp
Recorder