Norman Pawelczyk Technical Services Section Chief Michael Baumann Statewide Utility Engineer Richard (Rich) Vela Statewide Utility Engineer Warren La Duke Statewide Utility Projects Coordinator Michelle Ledzian Statewide Utility Projects Coordinator Anna Gent Assistant-LTE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assistance to the Regions Approval of utility agreements Establishes procedures in accordance with approved policy Provides a liaison between the Regions and utility companies 3
Responsible for the evaluation of utility contract proposals Provide technical expertise to Region Utility Coordinators & Utility Companies Oversee payment of utility bills Examine PS&E’s and compile information from utility status reports monthly. 4
Evaluate proposed changes in guidelines, procedures and statutes Advise WisDOT staff and utility representatives Conduct training for designers and utility coordinators & utility company personnel Maintain and update manuals and forms Participate in ad hoc utility coordination committees. 5
Updated Utility Coordination Guide Being reviewed by WisDOT - Office of General Counsel Developing new and updated training for: Utilities, Local Public Agencies, Consultants and WisDOT Staff 3D Technology projects Every Day Counts (EDC)
2015 committee meeting dates: Thursday, April 9 th, 2015 Thursday, June 11 th, 2015 Thursday, Sept 10 th, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19 th, 2015 Location: State Patrol Building, 851 S. ROLLING MEADOWS DRIVE, Fond du Lac, WI Time: 9:30 a.m.
Wisconsin Dells – At Winter Green Resort Fall of 2014 (October 14 th )