2017-10-25 BOCC PW Individual Update MinutesLewis County Board of County Commissioners
Public Works Update
October 25, 2017
Present: Commissioner Gary Stamper, Commissioner Edna Fund, Erik Martin,
Director; Tim Fife, County Engineer; Derek Pohle, County Road Admin Board;
Linda Williams, Suzette Smith, Becky Butler, Arny Davis, Lara Seiler, recorder
Start 10:22 am
Absent: Commissioner Bobby Jackson
ADMINISTRATION
Budget-
Traffic Diversion-
Erik introduced Derek Pohle from the County Road Administration Board to the
Commissioners.
Erik described the method for a payment for services and an operating transfer in
regards to a traffic diversion. Lara described how the traffic diversion is currently being
accounted for.
Erik noted he would like to see the money moved to the general fund before it hits the
roads fund.
Derek said that Lewis County is doing a hybrid of several methods and we need to
either do a true diversion, an operating transfer or a payment for services.
Derek noted that some counties are doing a direct transfer for services.
Becky entered the meeting at 10:37 am
Erik noted he is in favor of the statutory diversion but it would take a bit of work up front
from the Assessor and Auditor.
Derek discussed what the diversion funds can be used for.
Erik noted that with the levy shift of $700k that roads is looking at not doing the Cousins
Rd Culvert next year which is about $170k. He also noted the countywide safety
program of $300K could be reduced but if guardrail were to get hit, Public Works would
have to fix it. He also said Public Works will try and absorb the remaining amount or
potentially cut a portion the chip seal maintenance program if necessary.
Suzette entered the meeting at 10:59 am
Arny entered the meeting at 11:02 am
Discussion was held with Suzette, Arny and Becky regarding how the diversion was
currently being done and the some options to correct the method.
Public Works will submit a budget amendment to fix the 2017 budget which will increase
property tax in the roads fund and budget an operating transfer out to the general fund.
Derek noted that CRAB would like a statement from Public Works describing the current
situation and how it will be dealt with in the future.
The next budget amendment will be held on December 18th and Public Works will
submit an amendment to correct the 2017 traffic diversion. Revenue tax will be
increased and an operating transfer out to the general fund will be increased.
Public Works will draft a budget resolution for 2018 with the amount of the diversion and
noting it will be an operating transfer.
Arny left the meeting at 11:45 am
Suzette left the meeting at 11:46 am
Recruitments-
No discussion.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
WATV-
No discussion.
Onalaska School Zone-
No discussion.
Traffic Control Supervisor-
No discussion.
MAINTENANCE
Chip Seal-
No discussion.
Open Positions-
No discussion.
FLEET
Striper order-
No discussion.
New vehicle purchase bid-
No discussion.
REAL ESTATE
PSE Franchise negotiations-
No discussion.
Jackson Hwy Culvert ROW-
No discussion.
ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION
Project Updates
Hwy 603-
No discussion.
Hwy Safety Grant Project-
No discussion.
North Fork Rd-
No discussion.
Jackson Hwy-
No discussion.
SOLID WASTE
Host Fee Agreement-
No discussion.
VADER WATER
Reservoir Project-
No discussion.
Rates-
No discussion.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
No discussion.
Ended 11:47 am