Board of Public Works Meeting — Minutes

Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Board of Public Works at the next scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING HELD AT THE GREENFIELD CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 1. Call to order The meeting was called to order by Alderperson Bruce Bailey at 6:35pm. 2. Roll Call Present: Alderperson Bruce Bailey, Alderperson Pam Akers, Denise Collins, John Graber Excused: Alderperson Andrew Drzewiecki Also present: Jeff Katz, Director, Neighborhood Services; Randy Esch, Superintendent of Public Works; Bryan Haas, City Engineer 3. Approval of the October 28, 2025, meeting minutes. Motion by Denise Collins, seconded by John Graber to approve the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Citizen Commentary Five citizens spoke regarding item number 5 on the agenda regarding the proposed closure of Holmes Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets. It was suggested to have a "no outlet" sign or flashing stop signs. Three of the five citizens that spoke were in favor of closing the road and two citizens are in favor of the speed tables. 5. Discussion and decision regarding proposed closure of Holmes Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets. Mr. Katz presented information regarding the proposed closure of Holmes Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets. He said there was a temporary test closure of the road in the fall of 2025 and a traffic study was conducted to see how the closure affected vehicle volumes and speeds. Alderperson Akers stated that the study shows speeding is still occurring, even with the road being closed. Motion by Alderperson Pam Akers, seconded by Denise Collins to keep the road open on Holmes Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets. Motion carried unanimously. Additional Motion by Alderperson Pam Akers, seconded by Denise Collins to add two speed tables on Holmes Avenue to slow traffic: Motion carried unanimously. 6. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code by repealing Ordinance 2822 regarding a handicap parking zone in front of the property at 3636 South 34th Street. Mr. Katz said Ordinance 2822 created a handicapped parking zone in front of 3636 S. 34th St in 2015. The new owners of the property contacted Greenfield to request that the handicapped parking signs be removed. Motion by Alderperson Pam Akers, seconded by Denise Collins to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield municipal code by repealing Ordinance 2822 regarding a handicap parking zone in front of 3636 S. 34th St. Motion carried Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Board of Public Works at the next scheduled meeting. Page 2 of 4 unanimously. 7. Discussion and decision to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a stop sign on West Carpenter Avenue at the intersection with South 55th Street. Mr. Katz said at the intersection of West Carpernter Avenue and South 55th Street, all westbound traffic must stop before entering the intersection. This stop sign was already in place prior to a road project in 2024. Motion by Alderperson Pam Akers, seconded by Denise Collins to adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Greenfield Municipal Code regarding a stop sign on West Carpenter Avenue at the intersection of South 55th Street. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Discussion and decision to sign an agreement with Novo Solutions for Public Works operations software in the amount of $17,345. Mr. Katz said Public Works currently uses PubWorks Software, which is being discontinued. After extensive research we have selected Novo Solutions software. Motion by Denise Collins, seconded by John Graber to sign an agreement with Novo Solutions for Public Works operations software in the amount of $17,345. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Superintendent of Public Works report Mr. Esch said DPW workers have been out doing structural ground and bucket tree trimming on 750 trees. DPW crews have removed 70 trees that have died. The leaf collection in November was postponed because of the snow. Mr. Esch said leaf removal resumed at the end of December and ended at the beginning of January when the weather was warm. The DPW crew has also been working on indoor projects. Public Works has had 22 salting events and 12 plowing events this season. In comparison, last season there were 17 salt events and and 8 plowing events with the same salt usage. There were 502 Digger Hotline tickets and 281 service requests. 10. Engineering Report Update on Greenfield construction projects: 1. Dredging and reshaping the stormwater pond at Pondview Park is in a winter shutdown. The pond work is nearly complete. Once the weather warms up, the path around the pond will be reconstructed and the site will be landscaped. 2. The sanitary sewer extension between 92nd St and 99th St is ongoing and construction continues throughout winter. All underground pipe work is expected to be complete by the end of February. In early or mid-February, 92nd St will be closed between Allerton Ave and Bottsford Ave for approximately 1–2 weeks while crossings are installed. There will be message boards on 92nd St announcing the closure one week in advance. 92nd St may need to be closed again for a short time in the spring to Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Board of Public Works at the next scheduled meeting. Page 3 of 4 do final road restoration. 3. There will be street light upgrades on Grange Ave and Edgerton Ave that will occur in the first half of this year. This work is being partially funded by a grant. 4. DPW will also be upgrading street lights on 68th St, from Edgerton Ave to Forest Home Ave, and 27th St this year. The LED fixtures on 68th St were paid for by a grant. 5. In the next month we will be opening bids on several projects. They include: • Phase 2 of the 31st/Holmes Resurfacing Project, • Layton Ave project between 60th St and 68th St (The Layton Ave project will include the first phase of our sanitary sewer project to reroute sanitary sewer from 68th St and eliminate a siphon pipe under the freeway. • Phase 1 of the improvement project in the neighborhood of 90th St and Plainfield Ave • Box culvert replacement on Howard Ave. 6. The Powerline Trail Phase 3 will be constructed this year which includes a pedestrian bridge over the Root River. 7. The Turf shelter and parking lot will be constructed this year. 8. This spring the sky lights will be replaced at City Hall. Update on other agency projects: 1. WisDOT will be completing the Forest Home Ave and noise wall projects in the first half of this year. 2. WisDOT will be resurfacing 27th St between Bottsford Ave and Howard Ave. 3. Noise walls are starting to be designed for additional locations along the interstate. Currently proposed on the north side between 60th St and 68th St and the south side between 35th St and Loomis Rd. 4. Milwaukee County will be upgrading the traffic signals at 84th St and Layton Ave. 11. Other topics for future agendas 12. Adjournment Motion by Alderperson Bruce Bailey, seconded by Denise Collins to adjourn at Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Board of Public Works at the next scheduled meeting. Page 4 of 4 7:20PM. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes transcribed by Stefanie Richter, Administrative Assistant, Engineering, Distributed: 2/2/26