MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 2008 CONFERENCE
Note:  All Meetings were held on June 9th, unless indicated otherwise

Board of Directors Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Committee Chairs Meeting
CHAPPS Meeting
Joint Legislative Committee Meeting
WCHA/WisDOT LRIP Study Committee Meeting
June 11th Association Business Meeting

"W.C.H.A. NEWS"

WCHA Board of Director Issues
The next WCHA Board meeting will be Monday, August 18th, 2008 @ 9:30 am at Best Western Midway Motor Lodge in Wausau. 

Agenda for the August 18, 2008 Meeting
Minutes from the July 21, 2008 WCHA Board Meeting
Minutes from the July 21, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting

Wall Street Journal Article - "Funds for Highways Plummet As Drivers Cut Gasoline Use"

AASHTO update of capital Hill Status

The July/August 2008 Issue of the WCHA Informer.

Bridge Committee Issues 
Information regarding the next meeting of the Bridge Committee will be posted as it becomes available.
Minutes of the April 23rd meeting.
Click Here for a copy of the report - "Impact of AB678/Act 167 on Bridges"

Legislative Committee Issues
Information regarding the next meeting will be posted as it becomes available.
Fact sheet regarding frequently asked questions regarding rule on worker visibility.

Machinery Management Committee Issues
The next meeting of the Machinery Management Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Elizabeth Inn, Plover. The meeting will begin at 10:00am.  A copy of the Agenda will be posted as it becomes available.

Minutes of the June 9, 2008 meeting
Agenda from the July 23, 2008 meeting
Chair Report from the Summer Conference


Click Here for a copy of the 2008 CLASSIFIED EQUIPMENT RATES STANDARD AND SPECIAL RATED UNITS Revised for Fuel Adjustments

Safety and Training Committee Issues
Information regarding the next meeting will be posted as it becomes available.
Minutes from the April 22nd Safety and Training Committee Meeting

Technical Advisory Committee Issues
New! - Minutes from the June 9th Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

Utility Accommodation Committee Issues
New! - Minutes from the June 9, 2008 Meeting

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Jefferson County has two new management positions for innovative, experienced individuals with professional management experience.  

Operations Manager:  Will bring cost effective project management to the Highway Department by providing technical experience managing all functions of highway construction and maintenance program.  Requires a Bachelors Degree in Business or Public Administration, Civil Engineering or related field, with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing transportation construction. A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license, bridge inspection certification, and a Registered Professional Engineer license also required. 

Fleet Manager:  Requires skills in managing and benchmarking fleet operations including improved program management of computerized fleet programs, warranty management, specification writing, equipment sales and procurement, and parts inventory management.  Requires a Bachelors Degree in Business or Public Administration and 3 to 5 years experience as a Supervisor or Manager in a vehicle maintenance facility, or equivalent education and experience.  A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle license and certification as a fleet manager (CFM) is also required, with background in fleet management software programs highly desirable.

Salaries are negotiable, based on qualifications, and include distinctive benefits, such as participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System and minimal, if any, cost for Health Insurance.  Application review will begin August 20, 2008, and may be obtained from the Human Resource Department or at www.co.jefferson.wi.us, and submitted to Jefferson County Human Resources, 320 S. Main, Jefferson, WI  53549.

EOE

Bayfield County Highway Commissioner

Bayfield County is seeking a Highway Commissioner. Applications will be received until Thursday, August 11th. Click Here for copy of the advertisement, benefits, and application.