Public Works Committee
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · April 7, 2015
Minutes
City of West Allis 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, WI 53214
Meeting Minutes
Public Works Committee
Alderperson Gary T. Barczak, Chair
Alderperson Martin J. Weigel, Vice-Chair
Alderpersons: Michael J. Czaplewski, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7:23 PM City Hall Room 128
RECESS MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Barczak called the meeting to order.
B. ROLL CALL
Present 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
Excused 2- Ald. Weigel, and Ald. Roadt
C. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
38. R-2015-0069 Resolution to rescind Resolution R-2015-0041, authorizing public improvement
by removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer,
storm sewer relay and storm underdrain in N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61
St.: North of W. Mineral St. to W. Mineral St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S.
61 St.: W. Mineral St. to W. Washington St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61
St.: W. Washington St. to W. Madison St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61
St.: W. Madison St. to W. National Ave.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 59 St. -
S. 60 St.: W. Rogers St. to W. Mobile St.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 59 St.
- S. 60 St.: W. Grant St. to W. Lincoln Ave.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 65
St. - S. 66 St.: W. Lapham St. to W. Mitchell St.; N/S and E/W alley between S.
69 St. - S. 70 St.: W. National Ave. to W. Mitchell St.; E/W alley between S. 65
St. - S. 66 St.: W. Arthur Ave. to W. Harrison Ave.; E/W alley between S. 67 St.
- S. 68 St.: W. Arthur Ave. to W. Finger Pl. and levying special assessments
against benefited properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
39. R-2015-0075 Resolution to rescind Resolution No. R-2015-0063 and to accept a Sewer
Easement by the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis
(“Grantor”) to the City of West Allis (“Grantee”) for the property described on
Engineering Drawing, dated March 9, 2015, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
“A” and made a part hereof.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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Attachments: Agreement Easement at Lime Pit
1960 S 67th Place Sewer Easement Exhibit 3-11-15
signed Easement agreement
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
40. R-2015-0071 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to enter into
an agreement with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to
receive funding through their Green Solutions Program in the amount of
$73,555 for the installation of Green Infrastructure in the proposed West
Durham Avenue reconstruction.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: Durham Avenue M03076P28
Green Solutions Funding Agreement (signed)
A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Czaplewski, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
41. R-2015-0077 Resolution relative to accepting the proposals of GexPro Electric and CED
Interstate Electric for furnishing and delivering electrical wire, conduit,
luminaires and accessories for a total sum of $59,907.80.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1272 Electrical Wire, Conduit, Luminaires & Access
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
42. R-2015-0093 Resolution to approve bid of Zenith Tech, Inc. for concrete bridge surface
repair, full depth bridge deck repair, removing concrete masonry bridge deck
overlay, installation of concrete masonry overlay (silica fume method), and
bridge railing repainting at the S. 76th Street Bridge over Honey Creek and the
W. Beloit Road Bridge over Honey Creek within the City of West Allis in the
amount of $302,089.75.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
43. R-2015-0094 Resolution to approve bid of KPH Construction Corp. for Accessibility
Improvements at West Allis City Hall located at 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue in
the City of West Allis in the amount of $43,820.00.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 2015-7 BID RESULTS
A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Czaplewski, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
44. R-2015-0073 Resolution accepting work of Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc. for
installation of sanitary sewer relay, box storm sewer, storm sewer, and utility
adjustments in W. Lapham St. Ext. from S. 72 St. to S. 73rd St., S. 72 St. from
W. Lapham St. Ext. to W. National Ave. and S. 73 St. from W. Lapham St. to
W. National Ave. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2014 Project
No. 9.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
45. R-2015-0070 Resolution accepting work of UPI, Inc. for sump pump installation and storm
lateral extension on private property in South 57th Street from North City Limits
to West National Avenue in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2013 Project
No. 19.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
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46. R-2015-0072 Resolution accepting work of Vinton Construction Company for the completion
of the crosstown connector bike and pedestrian trail in the City of West Allis
and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with
contract terms of 2013 Project No. 4.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Czaplewski, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
47. R-2015-0076 Resolution calling on the Governor and Legislature of the State of Wisconsin to
remove from the proposed State 2015-17 budget and Assembly Bill 21 and
Senate Bill 21 the provision that prohibits the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation from funding Community Sensitive Design on state highway
projects.
Sponsors: Ald. Haass and Ald. Vitale
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
48. R-2015-0082 Resolution calling on the Governor and Legislature of the State of Wisconsin to
amend the proposed State 2015-17 Budget with a provision that increases local
control by giving locally elected officials a voice in approving bikeways and
pedestrian pathways.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
This matter was Held.
49. 2015-0226 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer introducing a
proposed Park policy.
Attachments: COMM-2015-0226 policy and memo
This matter was Held.
50. 2015-0229 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer regarding
application for Park Use Permit.
Attachments: COMM - Park Use Permit
This matter was Held.
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51. 2015-0207 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer regarding request
received from the Downtown West Allis BID for Traffic Study.
Attachments: BID Memo
2015-0207
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
52. 2015-0157 We Energies communication reaffirming their policy to the City regarding use
of and trespassing on their property or rights-of-way and the concern for illegal
dumping of yard and household materials on their property.
Attachments: WE Energies communication
A motion was made by Ald. Reinke, seconded by Ald. Czaplewski, that this matter was
Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
53. 2015-0230 Office of the Commissioner of Railroads Notice of Investigation and Hearing
and Assessment of Costs scheduled for April 21, 2015, 1:00 p.m., West Allis
City Hall, Room 220, relative to the complaint of the City of West Allis for the
repair of the public crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. tracks with STH
59 (W. Greenfield Avenue).
Attachments: Railroad Investigation Hearing Notice
A motion was made by Ald. Czaplewski, seconded by Ald. Reinke, that this matter was
Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Ald. Barczak, Ald. Czaplewski, and Ald. Reinke
No: 0
D. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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Agenda
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
City of West Allis West Allis, WI 53214
Meeting Agenda
Public Works Committee
Alderperson Gary T. Barczak, Chair
Alderperson Martin J. Weigel, Vice-Chair
Alderpersons: Michael J. Czaplewski, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall Room 128
RECESS MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
38. R-2015-0069 Resolution to rescind Resolution R-2015-0041, authorizing public improvement by
removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer, storm
sewer relay and storm underdrain in N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61 St.: North
of W. Mineral St. to W. Mineral St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61 St.: W.
Mineral St. to W. Washington St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61 St.: W.
Washington St. to W. Madison St.; N/S alley between S. 60 St. - S. 61 St.: W.
Madison St. to W. National Ave.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 59 St. - S. 60 St.:
W. Rogers St. to W. Mobile St.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 59 St. - S. 60 St.:
W. Grant St. to W. Lincoln Ave.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 65 St. - S. 66 St.:
W. Lapham St. to W. Mitchell St.; N/S and E/W alley between S. 69 St. - S. 70 St.:
W. National Ave. to W. Mitchell St.; E/W alley between S. 65 St. - S. 66 St.: W.
Arthur Ave. to W. Harrison Ave.; E/W alley between S. 67 St. - S. 68 St.: W.
Arthur Ave. to W. Finger Pl. and levying special assessments against benefited
properties.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
39. R-2015-0075 Resolution to rescind Resolution No. R-2015-0063 and to accept a Sewer
Easement by the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis
(“Grantor”) to the City of West Allis (“Grantee”) for the property described on
Engineering Drawing, dated March 9, 2015, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
“A” and made a part hereof.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: Agreement Easement at Lime Pit
1960 S 67th Place Sewer Easement Exhibit 3-11-15
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40. R-2015-0071 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to enter into an
agreement with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to receive
funding through their Green Solutions Program in the amount of $73,555 for the
installation of Green Infrastructure in the proposed West Durham Avenue
reconstruction.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: Durham Avenue M03076P28
41. R-2015-0077 Resolution relative to accepting the proposals of GexPro Electric and CED
Interstate Electric for furnishing and delivering electrical wire, conduit, luminaires
and accessories for a total sum of $59,907.80.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1272 Electrical Wire, Conduit, Luminaires & Access
42. R-2015-0093 Resolution to approve bid of Zenith Tech, Inc. for concrete bridge surface repair,
full depth bridge deck repair, removing concrete masonry bridge deck overlay,
installation of concrete masonry overlay (silica fume method), and bridge railing
repainting at the S. 76th Street Bridge over Honey Creek and the W. Beloit Road
Bridge over Honey Creek within the City of West Allis in the amount of
$302,089.75.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
43. R-2015-0094 Resolution to approve bid of KPH Construction Corp. for Accessibility
Improvements at West Allis City Hall located at 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue in the
City of West Allis in the amount of $43,820.00.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 2015-7 BID RESULTS
44. R-2015-0073 Resolution accepting work of Willkomm Excavating & Grading, Inc. for
installation of sanitary sewer relay, box storm sewer, storm sewer, and utility
adjustments in W. Lapham St. Ext. from S. 72 St. to S. 73rd St., S. 72 St. from W.
Lapham St. Ext. to W. National Ave. and S. 73 St. from W. Lapham St. to W.
National Ave. in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing settlement of
said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2014 Project No. 9.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
45. R-2015-0070 Resolution accepting work of UPI, Inc. for sump pump installation and storm
lateral extension on private property in South 57th Street from North City Limits to
West National Avenue in the City of West Allis and authorizing and directing
settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2013 Project No.
19.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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46. R-2015-0072 Resolution accepting work of Vinton Construction Company for the completion of
the crosstown connector bike and pedestrian trail in the City of West Allis and
authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract
terms of 2013 Project No. 4.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
47. R-2015-0076 Resolution calling on the Governor and Legislature of the State of Wisconsin to
remove from the proposed State 2015-17 budget and Assembly Bill 21 and Senate
Bill 21 the provision that prohibits the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
from funding Community Sensitive Design on state highway projects.
Sponsors: Ald. Haass and Ald. Vitale
48. R-2015-0082 Resolution calling on the Governor and Legislature of the State of Wisconsin to
amend the proposed State 2015-17 Budget with a provision that increases local
control by giving locally elected officials a voice in approving bikeways and
pedestrian pathways.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
49. 2015-0226 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer introducing a
proposed Park policy.
Attachments: COMM-2015-0226 policy and memo
50. 2015-0229 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer regarding
application for Park Use Permit.
Attachments: COMM-Park Use Permit and memo
51. 2015-0207 Communication from Director of Public Works/City Engineer regarding request
received from the Downtown West Allis BID for Traffic Study.
Attachments: BID Memo
2015-0207
52. 2015-0157 We Energies communication reaffirming their policy to the City regarding use of
and trespassing on their property or rights-of-way and the concern for illegal
dumping of yard and household materials on their property.
Attachments: WE Energies communication
53. 2015-0230 Office of the Commissioner of Railroads Notice of Investigation and Hearing and
Assessment of Costs scheduled for April 21, 2015, 1:00 p.m., West Allis City Hall,
Room 220, relative to the complaint of the City of West Allis for the repair of the
public crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. tracks with STH 59 (W.
Greenfield Avenue).
Attachments: Railroad Investigation Hearing Notice
D. ADJOURNMENT
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The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other
legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE
Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in
and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or
likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits.
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