Public Works Committee
Regular MeetingWeston, WI · October 14, 2024
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WESTON, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN
OFFICIAL MEETING AGENDA OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY COMMITTEE
HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 @ 4:30 PM, IN THE BOARD ROOM AT 4747 CAMP PHILLIPS ROAD
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Meeting called to order by Public Works & Utility Committee Chair Zeyghami at 4:30 p.m.
2. Welcome, introductions and acknowledgement of guests.
None
3. Roll Call by Recording Secretary
Roll call indicated four PW members present.
Member Present
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Jim Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy EXCUSED
Village Staff in attendance, in-person: Wodalski, Dolan, Blarek, Swenson, Gebert and
Gilmeister.
Audience in attendance, via Zoom: NONE
Audience members present in person: NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. Approval of 9/9/24 Public Works & Utility Committee Minutes
Motion by Lopes-Serrao, second by Hubbard to approve the September 9, 2024,
meeting minutes.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
Public Works & Utility Meeting – Meeting Minutes 10/14/2024
Prepared by: Stacy Gilmeister, Utility Clerk
6. Acknowledge of September 2024 Water and Sewer Permits
Motion by Hubbard, second by Pinsonneault move to acknowledge the September
2024, Water and Sewer Permits.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
STAFF REPORTS
7. CIP Update
Wodalski explained his report to the Committee.
Hubbard provided the Committee with an update on the Weston Ave (Alderson to Birch)
project.
Discussed the issues of private utilities not relocating their services for construction
projects, which is causing a delay for the contractors to complete projects on time.
Discussed the status of Schofield Ave and Mesker St project. The substantial completion
date is October 28, 2024. Traffic signals will be delivered Dec. 2, 2024, due to the lead
time. Project completion date is scheduled for December 13, 2024. Discussed storm
water repairs.
Wodalski stated there will be a public meeting in November for the Fuller St. project.
8. Street Operations Update
Blarek explained his report to the Committee.
Blarek stated that the fall brush and leaf pick up started October 14, 2024.
9. Utility Operations Update
Swenson explained his report to the Committee.
Swenson stated Kerry rehab completed last month the work went a little longer than
anticipated so we did have to connect to Rothschild water for a couple days.
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Utility has been assisting contractors with leaks in connecting new water main into
existing water main.
Swenson submitted the DNR community service line material inventory October 14,
2024.
Discussed the SCADA project and process. ATT is the only provider of this service in
Marathon County.
POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10. Weston Ave (East Phase) Change Order #4 – Balancing Change Order
Wodalski explained the change order to the Committee.
Wodalski stated this is the final acknowledgement of the project. Materials were
overestimated and came in under approved change order.
Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Lopes-Serrao move to Recommend the Village
Board Approve the Change Order #4 for the final quantities and project amount of
$6,417,687.94.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
11. Weston Ave (West Phase) Change Order #1
Wodalski explained the change order to the Committee.
The change order is for the removal of the multi-use path of this project.
Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Hubbard move to Recommend the Village Board
approve Change Order #1 for the Weston Ave (CR-X to Ryan St and Cross-Country
Utility) Construction Project as presented on page 28 of the packet.
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Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
12. Weston Ave Design Amendment – Redesign due to removal of the Multi-Use Path
Wodalski explained the Design Contract.
Wodalski stated the design was for the whole project not by phase.
Motion by Lopes-Serrao, second by Hubbard move to recommend the Village Board
approve the attached Design Change Order #3 for the Weston Ave (CR-X to CR-J)
Construction Project.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
13. Ross Ave – Metro to Alderson ROW Services Contract
Wodalski explained the Contract Amendment to the Committee.
Discussed the amendment being for the whole project not just a portion and project
costs.
Motion by Hubbard, second by Lopes-Serrao move to recommend the Village Board
approve the contract amendment with Becher Hoppe for the Ross Ave (Metro Dr to
Alderson St) Project for Preliminary Real Estate Services in an amount of $15,000.
Public Works & Utility Meeting – Meeting Minutes 10/14/24
Prepared by: Stacy Gilmeister, Utility Clerk
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
14. E. Jelinek Ave Change Order #2
Wodalski explained Change Order for an extension of the project.
Wodalski stated the contractor is not asking for additional costs at this time just
additional time for project completion date due to private utility companies not relocating
their services for project construction.
Error found on Change Order #2. Wodalski will get that corrected.
Motion by Pinsonneault, second by Hubbard move to Recommend the Village Board
Approve Change Order #2 for the E Jelinek (CR-X to Mesker) and Von Kanel (Barbican
Ave to Schofield Ave) Construction contract to move the Substantial Completion date
to 11/15/2024.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
15. WisDOT Storm Pond Design Services
Wodalski explained the services submitted by Strand Associates.
Wodalski stated this project is in conjunction with the City of Schofield and Village of
Rothschild. City of Schofield approved of the service. Village of Rothschild was
discussing the service at their meeting tonight (10/14/2024).
Motion by Lopes-Serrao, second by Pinsonneault move to recommend the Village
Board approve the contract with Strand Associates for the design and permitting of
the WisDOT Storm Pond Project for an amount of $124,560.
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Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
16. WisDOT Storm Pond Municipal Agreement
Wodalski explained the Intergovernmental Agreement to the Committee.
Discussed the percentage is based on the amount of acreage.
Motion by Hubbard, second by Pinsonneault move to Recommend the Village Board
approve the agreement with the Village of Rothschild and City of Schofield for the
design of the WisDOT Storm Water Pond.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
17. Alderson St and Jelinek Ave Roundabout Design Services
Wodalski explained the roundabout Design Services with MSA.
Wodalski stated he discussed the design and project with Jason Jablonski. Jablonski
is the facilities and grounds director for the DCE district.
Discussed intersection details with relocating utilities and traffic flow. Traffic study
recommended roundabout.
Motion by Lopes-Serrao, second by Zeyghami move to Recommend the Village Board
approve the roundabout design contract with MSA for the Alderson St and Jelinek Ave
intersection in an amount of $28,800.
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Yes Vote: 2 No Votes: 1 Abstain: 1 Not Voting: 1 Result: FAIL
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} NO
Hubbard, Tom ABSTAIN
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
18. Next meeting date(s):
a. Monday, November 11, 2024, @ 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
b. Monday, December 9, 2024, @ 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
19. Topics for future meetings
Pinsonneault requested referral to Atty. Yde to look at the relocating the private utilities
and what the recourse will be to add to our contract.
Dolan explained the Wis. DOT Rules of the Road statute.
20. Remarks from Staff
None.
21. Remarks from Committee members
Pinsonneault complimented Blarek on his Street Operations report.
22. Announcements
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Lopes-Serrao, second by Pinsonneault to adjourn the PW meeting at 5:45
p.m.
Yes Vote: 4 No Votes: 0 Abstain: 0 Not Voting: 1 Result: PASS
Member Voting
Zeyghami, Hooshang {Chair} YES
Pinsonneault {Vice Chair} YES
Hubbard, Tom YES
Lopes-Serrao, Luis YES
Mumper, Roy ---
Public Works & Utility Meeting – Meeting Minutes 10/14/24
Prepared by: Stacy Gilmeister, Utility Clerk
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