Public Works Committee

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The Public Works Committee of the Village of Oxford, Marquette County, Wisconsin met on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in the Council Room of the Oxford Village Hall. Chairman Zacharias called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM with Committee Members: Martin present, Wastart not present, also in attendance were President Drinkwater, Trustee L. Drinkwater, Public Works Director Mullens, Clerk-Treasurer Maier and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Kongslie, and Zoning Committee Member Andy Henschel. Motion made by Drinkwater/Martin to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried. Chairman Zacharias called this meeting to discuss the Village Public Works 2026 Budget items that need to be considered this fall. Street Sweeper: Discussion regarding the Village’s options for replacing the street sweeper. The Village has a finishing mower that attaches to the tractor that has rarely been used, valued at $9,000.00, and the street sweeper that can be sold to help defer the cost of getting a broom and hydraulic unit for the tractor. A motion by President Drinkwater/Martin to have P.W. Director Mullens get a figure on the value of the street sweeper, set the reserve price, and after board approval, list the street sweeper on Wisconsin Surplus and the finishing mower on consignment at Reisterer-Schnell in Westfield. Motion carried. The Red Bridge project is on the Marquette County Highway Dept docket for July. Dam Repairs & Upgrades: All items listed by the DNR to be updated or repaired have been completed and documented with photos, except the door to the pump house and the Gantry System for dewatering when inspections need to be done on the dam. The door will be changed withing the next couple of weeks. The inspection needs to be completed, and all items need to be completed by 2027. Flooring Replacement and/or Repairs to the Community Room and Maintenance Shop: A proposal was received by Director Mullens to replace the flooring tile in the Community Room of $6,916.00 from McCartney Carpet, Inc., in 2026. The floor in the Ambulance Bay of the Maintenance shop is badly pitted. Director Mullens will investigate repairing the floor and bring quotes to the committee for 2026 Budget. Future Storm Sewer Projects: Director Mullens discussed Johnson’s property on Chauncey Street. For three years he has been filling a sink hole occasionally. This year, with the heavy rainfall, there are now two larger sink holes. He believes one of the storm sewers has separated and will have Country Plumber come and televise it to determine the issue. Jaeger St. and Franklin Ave. junction: there is a deep drop off where these two streets meet. Rain/snow/ice settle there and need to be corrected in 2026. Chairman Zacharias and Director Mullens will further investigate. Future Tree Work: During the last storms, a few limbs fell with one landing on the bench in the school front lot. The trees surrounding the school are very old and need to be either removed or trimmed up. Director Mullens will get an estimate from Driscoll and report to the Board. Warning Siren and Possible Repairs/Replacement: The warning siren has been in place since the Fire Department was here in the building. The motor is in need of repair and Director Mullens will get and estimate. Motion to adjourn by Drinkwater/Zacharias at 4:11 PM. Motion carried __________________________________ Amy J. Maier, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Oxford, Marquette County, Wisconsin