September 19, 2014 Highway Committee Meeting

Chairman Flease called the meeting of the Waupaca County Highway Committee to order at 9:00am in the Waupaca County Highway office.

Members present – Chairman Flease, Supervisors Jonely, Much, McClone, and Aasen

Also present – Kris Carlin, Office Manager, Dean Steingraber, Highway Commissioner

Chairman Flease presented the open meeting statement.

Motion Jonely/Much to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2014 regular Committee Meeting.  Passed, voice vote.

MOTION Aasen/Much to approve the September 19, 2014 meeting agenda of the Highway Committee.  Passed, voice vote.

The Committee members reviewed two (2) bill batches dated 9/11/14.  MOTION McClone/Jonely to approve the bill batches as presented.  Passed, voice vote.

Mr. Steingraber distributed the Commissioner’s Report which included:

· Calendar dates that involve the Committee

· Department projects

· Financial Reports

The Committee discussed the request of assisting the Iola Old Car Show with the installation of directional signs to the grounds.  Because there are other county attractions that also lure tourists to the area, it was the consensus to assist the Iola Car Show with the purchasing of signs, aiding in the proper location of the signs and obtaining the proper permits.  No costs are to be incurred by the department.  No further action taken.

The Committee discussed the pedestrian trail proposed in the CTH B project near the Sturm property.  Discussion has been ongoing for a number of years.  It was agreed that the pedestrian trail will not be paved until the purchase or donation of land has occurred.  Currently this is outstanding in the amount of $9,100.  Suggested Committee members ask for a meeting with the City of Manawa and the representatives of Sturm Farms.  No further action taken.

Supervisor Aasen left the meeting, 10:20 am.

The Committee discussed the CTH C Bridge over the Embarrass River, one bid was received from Pheifer Brothers Construction in the amount of $129,300 for the repair of the structure. MOTION McCone/Jonely to reject Pheifer Brothers Construction’s bid.  Passed, voice vote.

Mr. Steingraber stated the Village of Scandinavia has returned a three (3) year service agreement for 2015, 2016, 2017 in the amount of $10,350. MOTION Much/McClone to accept the Village of Scandinavia’s three (3) year service agreement in the amount of $10,350.  Passed, voice vote.

MOTION McClone/Jonely to adjourn at 10:50 am.  Passed, voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Kris Carlin, Office Manager