Highway and Parks Committee

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

1.  Meeting called to Order by Chairman Meister. Present: Meister, Netzinger and Riek.

Absent: Peper, Flint.

Also present: Muchow; Stieve; Neumann; Marty Krueger – Sauk Co. Board Chair; Alene Kleczek-Bolin – Sauk Co. Admin Coordinator; Richard Fish – Sauk Ridge Runners; John Dietz – City Supervisor; James Astle – Town of La Valle; Brandon Reinke, Nick Carnahan – Galbraith Carnahan; Cam Adams – Mounds Down; Tom Kriegl – County Supervisor.

2.  Adopt Agenda. Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek.

Motion carried.

3.  Adopt Minutes of Previous Meeting. Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek.

Motion carried.

4.  Public Comment.

None.

5.  Communications.

M. Stieve read Thank You letter regarding park/camping how wonderful White Mound Park is.

M. Krueger shared a letter from DOT stating I90/94 project will not be done.

No Action.

   a.  Airport Report.

None.

   b.  Update on Economic Development Committee.

M. Krueger updated the Committee.

No Action.

6.  Department: Parks

  a.  Review and Approval of Vouchers.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve February 2017 vouchers in the amount of $4,222.55.

Motion carried.

   b.  Update on Great Sauk State Trail.

M. Krueger updated.

No Action.

   c.  Discuss Dams.

M. Stieve updated.

No Action.

   d.  Approve Mounds Down 5 Event Permit.

M. Stieve updated.

Motion by Riek, seconded by Netzinger to approve Mounds Down 5 Event Permit.

Motion carried.

   e.  Approve Driftless Dog Triathlon Event Permit.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Driftless Dog Triathlon Event Permit.

Motion carried.

   f.  Review and Approval of Proposed ATV/UTV Routes on County Highways and Parks.

Motion by Riek, seconded by Netzinger to approve proposed ATV/UTV Routes on County Highways and Parks.

Motion carried.

   g.  Approve Annual Agreement Between the Sauk County Parks Department and the Town of La Valle.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Annual Agreement between the Sauk County Parks Department and the Town of La Valle.

Motion carried.

   h.  Approve Continuing Appropriations/Carry Forwards for the Sauk County Parks Department.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Continuing Appropriations/Carry Forwards for the Sauk County Parks Department.

Motion carried.

   i.  Consider Resolution Authorizing Participation in the State of Wisconsin Outdoor Motorized Trail Aids Program.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in the State of Wisconsin Outdoor Motorized Trail Aids Program.

Motion carried.

Approve Zero Turn Mower Purchase.

   j.  Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Zero Turn Mower Purchase from Farmers Imp in the amount of $ 5,009.00.

Motion carried.

   k.  Approve Parks Director to Enter into Discussion with the Wisconsin DNR Regarding Ownership of White Mound County Park.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve Parks Director to enter into discussion with the Wisconsin DNR regarding ownership of White Mound County Park.

Motion carried.

   l.  Update on White Mound Community Building by Galbraith Carnahan Architects.

No Action.

7.  Department: Highway

   a.  Possible Closed Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Wi. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee over which the Governmental Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibility. Performance Evaluation of Highway Commissioner.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to convene in Closed Session.

Roll call vote:  Meister            Yes                  Netzinger        Yes                                                                  Riek                 Yes

Roll call vote carried unanimously

   b.  Reconvene in Open Session.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to reconvene in Open Session.

Motion carried.

   c.  Review and Approval of Vouchers.

Motion by Riek, seconded by Netzinger to approve February 2017 vouchers in the amount of $ 443,287.35.

Motion carried.

   d.  Review and Approval of Caterpillar Governmental Buy Back Program on Backhoes, Dozers, Graders, Skid Loaders.

Motion by Riek, seconded by Netzinger to approve the purchase of the following equipment on the Caterpillar Buy Back Program:

One (1) CAT 938M Loader for $4,550.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 938M Loader for $4,550.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 926M Loader for $10,375.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 926M Loader for $10,375.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 279D Skid Steer for $12,250.00 after trade, one (1) 279D Skid Steer for $12,250.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 950M Loader for $27,500.00 after trade, one (1) CAT D6K2 Dozer for $6,700.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 316F Excavator for $29,900.00 after trade, one (1) CAT 242D Skid Steer for $29,900.00 after trade, and one (1) CAT PC306B Cold Planner for $18,000.00 after trade.

Motion carried.

   e.  Review and Approve ATV/UTV Ordinance Amendments to Add ATV Routes and Change Operating Hours.

Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to approve ATV/UTV Ordinance Amendments to Add ATV Routes and Change Operating Hours.

Motion carried.

   f.  Review 2016 Annual Report.

No Action.

   g.  Discuss Road Construction Projects for 2017.

CTH W – Bids scheduled for May meeting. CTH F & CTH S. Bike trail – Summer.

No Action.

   h.  Discuss Equipment Purchases for 2017.

No Action.

8.  Public Comment.

None.

9.  Next Meeting. Motion by Netzinger, seconded by Riek to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting set for Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at the Highway Department office.

Motion carried.

10.  Adjournment.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

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Henry Netzinger

Secretary

 

Cc:       County Clerk

            Matt Stieve

            Committee

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