Public Works Committee - Highway Department — Minutes

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Public Works Committee was held in the Highway office meeting room. Present Supervisor Tom Grabow, Supervisor Justin Strom, Supervisor Tom Bichler, Supervisor Daniel Vogel Absent None Excused Supervisor Marty Wolf Staff Present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Public Works Director Edgren, Patrol Superintendent Borden, Planning and Parks Director Struck and County Clerk Kretlow. Others present: Dan Benson - Ozaukee Press and Scott Fischer 2. PROPER NOTICE Vice Chairperson Grabow 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 November 20, 2025 Motion: Motion to approve the November 20, 2025 minutes as submitted. Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Vogel Seconded by: Tom Bichler Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 5. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Facilities FInancials - Jan 2026 Clarification on Fairgrounds Public Charges for Services line item. Facilities will be submitting a project fund request for an elevator update at the Justice Center. 6. TRANSIT SERVICES a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Transit Financials - Jan 2026 The number of shared rides exceeded 2019 for the second time in 2025. Question and clarification on Interdepartment Charges. 7. HIGHWAYS a. Action Items 1. Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's 2026 County Surveyor's Services Agreement Motion: Motion to approve SEWRPC's 2026 County Surveyor Services Agreement. Result: Passed Moved by: Justin Strom Seconded by: Daniel Vogel Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 2. Tow Plow Purchase Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of the Viking TP26 RH, 26' Tow Plow from Viking- Cives Midwest, Inc. for $210,000 as recommended by staff. Result: Passed Moved by: Justin Strom Seconded by: Daniel Vogel Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 3. Skid Steer Loader Purchase Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of the Kubota SVL97-2 Skid Steer Loader from Lochen Equipment for $70,000 as recommended by staff. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Bichler Seconded by: Justin Strom Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 4. One-Ton Truck Purchase Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of the 2026 Ford F-350 Crew Cab from Ewald Automotive Group for $52,055 as recommended by staff. Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Vogel Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 5. Foreman Truck Purchase Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD from Ewald Automotive Group for $56,000 as recommended by staff. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Bichler Seconded by: Justin Strom Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 6. Tire Machine Purchase Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of the Corghi HD1400E tire machine for $35,000 as recommended by staff. Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Vogel Seconded by: Tom Grabow Ayes: Tom Grabow, Justin Strom, Tom Bichler, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None b. Discussion Items 1. CTH W Real Estate Acquisition Mr. Struck provided an update on the County Highway W Reconstruction/Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Restoration, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Findings-Design Impacts; Design Alternatives; Design, Permitting and Real Estate Impacts; and Expenses and Grant Funding. c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Highway Financials - Jan 2026 Clarification on Revenues-Intergovernmental Charges line item. The Safe Streets for All grant, applied for in 2025, has been approved. The Transportation Development Association (TDA) is promoting a new public campaign for transportation funding and is asking all counties to pass a resolution supporting this new funding. A resolution will be brought to the committee at a future meeting. 8. NEXT MEETING DATE February 19, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Supervisor Bichler, seconded by Supervisor Vogel to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:04AM. Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk