Public Works Committee - Highway Department — Minutes

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held in the Highway office meeting room. Present Supervisor Marty Wolf, Supervisor Tom Grabow, Supervisor Tom Bichler, Supervisor Daniel Vogel Absent Supervisor Justin Strom (8:02 AM) Excused None Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Human Resources Director McDonell, Public Works Director Edgren, Project Manager/Construction Superintendent Guettel, County Clerk Kretlow and Chief Deputy County Clerk Henning. Others present: Scott Fischer 2. PROPER NOTICE Chairperson Wolf called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 19, 2026 Motion: Motion to approve the February 19, 2026 minutes as submitted. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Grabow Seconded by: Daniel Vogel Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 8:02 AM Supervisor Strom in attendance. 5. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT a. Action Items 1. Resolution: Permanent Easement Granted to We Energies on Parcel Number 16-032-10- 004.00 Discussion regarding the request for compensation. Motion: Motion to approve the resolution granting a permanent easement to We Energies at Parcel Number 16-032-10-004.00 in the City of Port Washington to facilitate electrical service and to request compensation of $1,000. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Bichler Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler Nays: Daniel Vogel Abstain: None b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Facilities Financials - March 2026 There were no questions. 6. TRANSIT SERVICES a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Transit Ridership - March 2026 Ridership is up 9% compared to February 2025. Update on staffing and discussion on capacity. 2. Transit Financials - March 2026 There were no questions. 7. HIGHWAYS a. Action Items 1. City of Mequon's CTH W Streetscape Project Bid Award Motion: Motion to award the CTH W (Port Washington Road) Streetscape Project to Wil- Surge Electric, Inc. for the not to exceed amount of $2,650,800. Result: Passed Moved by: Justin Strom Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 2. 2026 Asphalt Oil Bid Award Mr. Edgren distributed copies of the 2026 Asphalt Oil Bid analysis and prices. Motion: Motion to award the 2026 Asphalt Oil bid to HG Meigs Paving Asphalts & Emulsions. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Grabow Seconded by: Tom Bichler Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 3. 2026 Hot Mix & Gravel Prices Mr. Edgren distributed 2026 Hot Mix and Gravel cost and price analysis. Staff is recommending, based on the data, that the prices be set as follows: Hot Mix Asphalt: $63.00 per ton Gravel: $9.50 per ton Discussion on current market value and conditions, how much product is used by the County versus other entities, and the recommended increase and effect on the budget. Further discussion on Chairperson Wolf's suggestion to increase the price for asphalt from $60 to $65 per ton and whether prices can reviewed if the County's cost changes during the year. Motion: Motion to approve setting the price at $63.00 per ton for Asphalt Hot Mix and $9.50 per ton for gravel. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Bichler Seconded by: Daniel Vogel Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: Marty Wolf Abstain: None 4. CTH W Plat & Relocation Order Mr. Edgren reviewed the revised plat and relocation order. Motion: Motion to approve the Plat and Relocation Order for CTH W as presented. Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Vogel Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 5. CTH W & CTH C Plat & Relocation Order Mr. Edgren reviewed the revised plat and relocation order. Motion: Motion to approve the Plat and Relocation Order for CTH W & CTH C as presented. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Bichler Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 6. CTH W & CTH C Real Estate Acquisition Firm Award Mr. Edgren distributed a bid analysis of the proposals. Motion: Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to contract with Southern Wisconsin Appraisal as the Real Estate Acquisition Firm for the CTH W & CTH C project for $19,750. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Grabow Seconded by: Tom Bichler Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 7. 2026/2027 Bridge Inspection Agreement Motion: Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to approve the Professional Services Agreement with CORRE for 2026/2027 bridge inspections. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Grabow Seconded by: Daniel Vogel Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Safe Streets for All Agreement Motion: Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to approve the U.S. Department of Transportation Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2025 Safe Street and Roads For All Grant Program. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Grabow Seconded by: Marty Wolf Ayes: Marty Wolf, Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Highway Financials - March 2026 Questions on priority of construction projects. 8. NEXT MEETING DATE May 21, 2026 (New Committee) Supervisor Wolf expressed gratitude to the committee members and staff, saying that working with staff members and serving on the committee has been an honor. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Supervisor Wolf, seconded by Supervisor Vogel to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 AM. Lisa M. Henning, Chief Deputy County Clerk