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VILLAGE OF SAUKVILLE PUBLIC WORKS MEETING MINUTES 3/6/2018 SAUKVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER 639 E. GREEEN BAY AVE., SAUKVILLE, WI 53080 Meeting called to order by Scott Fischer at 6:00 p.m. Committee present: Scott Fischer, Dave Maglio Staff: Dawn Wagner, Raymond deBruijn Others: Richard Belling ( Board Member ), Joe Poinier(sp) – Ozaukee Press Meeting noticed by State Statue. LAWN TRACTOR REPLACEMENT deBruijn explained the need to replacement the large area mower. The current unit is a 2004 TORO 4000D with an 11 foot cutting width. The new TORO and John Deere 1600 are both good units. The TORO is a little more expensive, however we have a long history with the unit and no major repairs. We also have a parts inventory that will help with the new unit. The old unit will be put on the auction site. deBruijn recommended the TORO 4000D demo unit with 107 hours with a full factory warranty for $56,710.00. It was recommended to Finance Committee by Scott Fischer and seconded by Dave Maglio. BASEBALL TRACTOR REPLACEMENT deBruijn explained the need to replace the current ball diamond tractor. There have been several large repairs in the last year. Cracked frame and major engine work. The TORO Sand Pro is a much better unit. It has 3 wheel drive as opposed to 2 wheel drive. There a number of hydraulic attachments that are specific to ball diamond maintenance. Staff used the unit last fall and was impressed on how well the unit performed. The old Smithco unit will be put on the auction site. deBruijn recommended the Toro Sand Pro with attachments for $26,680.00. It was recommended to Finance Committee by Dave Maglio and seconded by Scott Fischer. ORD. #783 – TREE SPECIES deBruijn explained that this ordinance is just an update for the current Village Ordinance on street trees. The revision lists trees that are planted and eliminates the Ash trees that were on the old list. It was recommended to the Village Board by Dave Maglio and seconded by Scott Fischer. OTHER MATTERS There are advertisements for a DPW Operator/ Laborer position due to the resignation of Matt Greenwood. He is taking a position at a company in Germantown. The position closes on March 23, 2018. The Dries Street walk bridge will be delivered the week of March 12, 2018. There was a delay because of the company’s previous jobs. They are finishing them up and freeing up equipment to deliver our bridge. Staff is working on getting the concrete trailer built for the upcoming season of sidewalk and catch basin repairs. The tree work at the north end of Grady Park is almost done. The trees are down and there is stumping and clean up to do. The work is being done by an outside contractor. When he is done then DPW will regrade the area and make general use soccer field in the area. A 2018 Tree Report was presented to the committee. It was compiled by Dan Helm for a class he is taking. The class is for the Wisconsin Community Tree Management Institute. It is a series of classes for municipal tree management. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Raymond J. deBruijn Public Works Superintendent