HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Safety Commission - Minutes - 11/21/2013MINUTES OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY – November 21, 2013
The regular meeting of the Bayfield County Traffic Safety Committee was called to order by Chairman
Thomas R. Toepfer, at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Bayfield County Highway office
in Washburn, WI.
Present were committee members: Morris Luke – WISDOT; Dennis Johnson – WISDOT/ BOTS; Paul
Susienka - Bayfield County Sheriff Office; Don Swedberg – Population Center Rep; Brett Heino – WI
State Patrol NW; Sheree Collins – Education; Jan Victorson – Emergency Management; Thomas Toepfer
– Bayfield County Highway Commissioner and Robert Follis - Citizen.
Motion by Luke / Collins and carried to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2013 meeting of the
Bayfield County Traffic Safety Committee.
The Committee discussed the Dead Deer Pickup Program.
Bayfield County Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sheriff Susienka presented a Spot Map of Traffic Crashes in
the county. No trends were noted and one ATV/car fatality was reported. No highway related factors
were responsible.
Dennis Johnson, WISDOT/BOTS reported that there have been 472 fatalities in Wisconsin to date
compared to 555 in 2012 and a five year average of 509. Johnson reported on legislative bills, Laws for
the Month and upcoming DUI Regulations.
Chairman Toepfer reviewed the Statutory Membership Requirements for the Bayfield County Traffic
Safety Commission. After discussion, motion by Luke/Susienka and carried unanimously to recognize
the following representatives:
1)The County Highway Commissioner - Thomas R. Toepfer.
2)The Chief County Law Enforcement Officer - Paul Susienka.
3)The County Highway Safety Coordinator - Paul Susienka.
4)Education Representative - Sheree Collins.
5)Medical Representative – Jan Victorson (EMS).
6)Legal Representative – Corp Counsel (upon request).
7)WISDOT Division of State Patrol Representative – Brett Heino.
8)WISDOT Highway Engineering Representative – Morris Luke.
9)WISDOT Traffic Safety Representative – Dennis Johnson.
10)Community Representative – Don Swedberg.
Chairman Toepfer will prepare the proper documentation for County Board designation as necessary.
The Committee discussed the difficulties that some seniors are allegedly having with the round-about.
Any individual having difficulty may contact Chairman Toepfer at the Highway office or Brett Heino at the
State Patrol for personal assistance.
Sheriff Susienka reported on the potential for pedestrian casualties when traffic stops for pedestrians and
is subsequently passed on the right by additional cars. The problem is common in Washburn and Iron
River. Chairman Toepfer will include the problem as an agenda item at the next meeting and will
encourage local law enforcement to attend.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2014.
Motion made to adjourn at 10:30 a.m.
MINUTES OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
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Thomas R. Toepfer, Highway Commissioner
Bayfield County Highway Department