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www.wuca.org
Wisconsin Underground Contractors Assoc., N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188 • (414) 778-1050
Richard W. Wanta, Executive Director
SUMMER
2015
WUCA/IIP Moves Association Office
For the first time since 1968, the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association and the Public Works
Industry Improvement Program has moved. WUCA/IIP is renting space at
N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188. The telephone number of 414/778-1050 and fax
number of 414/778-0647 remain the same. We also have a new P.O. Box 1425, Waukesha, WI 53187-1425.
Driving Directions to WUCA/IIP Waukesha Office
From the East:
I-94 West to the Highway F exit (previously Highway 164).
Right (north) onto Highway F for 3/10 of a mile.
Left onto Ridgeview Parkway.
Left onto Stone Ridge Drive.
From the West:
I-94 East to the Highway F exit (previously Highway 164).
Left (north) onto Highway F for 3/10 of a mile.
Left onto Ridgeview Parkway.
Left onto Stone Ridge Drive.
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The building is the 2nd building on the right hand side and has a picture of a buffalo on the building
sign. Parking is located in front of the building.
Members in the News
• Doug Fabick, Dealer Principal of John Fabick Tractor Company
(Fabick Cat®), Fenton, St. Louis County, MO, and Jeré Fabick,
Dealer Prinicipal of FABCO Equipment Inc., of Milwaukee,
WI, successfully finalized combining their two family-owned,
independently-operated companies on July 1, 2015. Bringing the
two Cat dealerships together continues a shared heritage that
dates back to 1917 when John Fabick Sr. founded the first
Fabick Company in St. Louis. Fabick Cat capabilities now
include more than 1,100 employees including 550 professional
service technicians, 37 locations with 200 service bays and a
fleet of over 200 service vehicles. As family-owned businesses
spanning five generations.
• United Rentals Trench Safety conducted an Open House in
Waukesha, Wisconsin May 7, 2015 with guest speaker Eric
Giguere who spoke on the topic “The Buried Truth Uncovered.”
• Ruekert & Mielke was featured in the May 2015 issue of
BizTimes Milwaukee.
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• Axley Attorneys was listed in 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers in
America. The publication listed 26 attorneys to include Brian
Mullins and Carl Sinderbrand.
• Bruce Municipal Equipment conducted a Demo Day event
August 5, 2015 that included demonstrations from various
manufacturers to include Snogo, Trackless, Elgin, Vactor, and
BrineXreme.
• There will be a MDS/BMT fundraiser benefit brat fry Saturday
We are always searching for
additional WUCA members.
For a membership application,
please visit www.wuca.org
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Members in the News
cont.
October 10, 2015 @ 11 a.m., Lakeshore Lanes in the Sheboygan,
Wisconsin area to benefit former member Greg Gabrielse who
served on the WUCA safety committee for years. For
information, call Jon Gabrielse at 920/388-1090 or email:
jpgabes@sbcglobal.net
• Great Lakes Power Vac
conducted their Annual Customer
Appreciation Night June 24, 2015
at Miller Park to include great
food, beverages, entertainment,
and tickets to the Milwaukee
Brewers vs. New York Mets
baseball game. Hundreds of
people were in attendance.
Teamsters Local 200 Business
Agent Mike Gurich and WUCA
executive director Dick Wanta
attended the game.
WUCA 2015
Board of Directors
President:
Mike Dretzka
UPI, LLC
Vice-President:
Pat Wunsch
Musson Bros.
Sec/Treasurer:
Keith Alexander
Visu-Sewer
Director:
Dennis Klumb, Jr.
KS Energy Services
Director:
Adam Biondich
American Sewer Services
Director (past pres):
Jeff Weakly
Super Excavators
Associate Director:
Chuck Palmer
Michael Best & Friedrich
• Intercon Construction has a state-of-the-art administrative
office in Waunakee, Wisconsin located just north of Madison.
WUCA staff had an opportunity to view the office during a
recent visit.
New Member
• Pirtek-Menomonee Falls, W140 N5955 Lilly Road, Menomonee
Falls, WI 53051. Telephone 262/345-9900, fax 262/345-9901. The
firm is represented by Thomas Fechter. The firm provides onsite hydraulic hose replacement.
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Executive Director:
Richard W. Wanta
The Wisconsin Underground
Contractors Association (WUCA)
board of directors is responsible for
the overall performance of the
association. When time permits from
their busy business activities, they
schedule and conduct a meeting
where all agenda items are reviewed
and industry-related issues and
concerns are discussed and resolved.
WUCA dates back to 1937 for a total
of 78 years.
WUCA Safety & Insurance Committee Update
Since our last newsletter, the following presentations were made to the WUCA Safety & Insurance
Committee.
On May 29, 2015 Attorney Robert
J. Bartel of Ogletree, Deakins,
Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. spoke
on the topic of Employee
Handbooks – Is Your Handbook
Up-To-Date and Effective? He
provided a slide presentation and
handouts on the topic.
At the April 24, 2015 meeting
Katie D. Triska, of the Reinhart
Boerner Van Deuren s.c. law firm
spoke on the topic “Legal Pitfalls
to Avoid When Dealing with Your
Employees.” She distributed a
handout entitled “Eleven Tips to
Minimize Employment Liability.” Her topic
included employee handbooks, internal
investigations, termination decisions,
employee/independent contractor, and drug and
alcohol testing.
His presentation included whether a handbook is
right for your business, pros and cons of certain
handbook provisions, and legal pitfalls. He spoke
on employment discrimination, retaliation claims,
breach of contract, defamation, wrongful
discharge, union contract “just cause” provisions,
and employment at will. In addition, such
subtopics as what can a handbook do for me,
disadvantages of a handbook, a handbook as a
binding contract, and disclaimer language. Finally,
Mr. Bartel spoke on a Report of the General
Counsel Concerning Employer Rules dated
March 18, 2015.
Katie D. Triska
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
Office: 414-298-8153
Attorney Bob Bartel
Ogletree Deakins
414-347-5682
robert.bartel@ogletreedeakins.com
All WUCA Safety & Insurance Committee
meetings are well attended.
Notice to WUCA Member Contractors:
Whenever you can, please support associate members providing equipment, services, supplies, insurance, bonds, legal advice, banking and
accounting services. After all, they support our industry and the underground contracting association. When buying goods and services, buy
first from WUCA associate firms.
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WUCA Safety & Insurance Committee Update
On June 26, 2015
Milwaukee OSHA
Temporary Area Director
Jim Lutz spoke on the
topic of the New Federal
Confined Space Standard
that takes effect August 3, 2015.
On that same date,
Patrick Kelly, First
Hand Safety, LLC
spoke on the topic of
Heavy Equipment
Safety.
Mr. Kelly stated the following: “Buckets and
blades must be chained down at four locations;
some ratchet and lever-type tie downs are
dangerous; explained the importance of trailer
flagging; annual inspections; the importance of
quality chains; tagging of tie-down chains
relative to ratings; and more.” He also stated
that not all trailers are alike relative to hauling
of heavy equipment and it is dangerous to load
and unload equipment. He suggested to call
the local sheriff to block off the road to ensure
safe loading or unloading of heavy equipment
from a trailer. Use a spotter when loading and
go slow. Load on flat ground. Pay attention to
trailer weight restrictions. Some people haul
14,000 pounds of heavy equipment with a
trailer hitch rated at 5,000 pounds. Do not
forget to wear your seatbelt when loading or
unloading heavy equipment.
OSHA is postponing full enforcement of the new
standard to October 2, 2015 in response to
requests for additional time to train and acquire
equipment necessary to comply with the new
standard.
Mr. Lutz also provided a slide presentation on the
following topics: Why Do We Have a New Standard;
Subpart AA Scope; Multi-Employer Worksites;
Definitions; Confined Space Hazards; Biological
Hazards; What Employers are Responsible For:
What Must Employers Do; What is a Permit
Program, and more.
Jim Lutz
Compliance Assistance Specialist
Milwaukee Area OSHA Office
310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1180
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-297-3315 extension 228
On September 22, 2015 Dan Brown, Esch Consruction Supply spoke on the topic of “Safely Cutting
Pipe to include the proper face mask and breathing apparatus.” The program included a hands-on
demonstration.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Natural Gas
800-261-5325
Electric
800-662-4797
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Upcoming WUCA 2016 Midwinter Conference
Please Register Early
The Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association (WUCA) scheduled its upcoming 2016 Midwinter
Conference for the beautiful and family-oriented Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort and Casino Nassau in the
Bahamas. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending during the dates February 24-28, 2016.
The average high temperature during our February visit is 78-degrees. Because this is a foreign country yet
approved by the IRS for business travel, passports are required. You can view the property at
www.atlantisbahamas.com
Our tentative program includes an opening reception, breakfast coupons each day, educational seminars, and
an outdoor group meal to include live entertainment. We will also have an optional 60-minute boat cruise and
optional 2-hour bus island tour. The island’s golf course is about a 5-minute drive and the resort provides a
free shuttle.
Delegates that wish to arrive early or stay longer can do so as our room rates apply three days prior and three
days after our conference dates. As in the past we will also have quality educational sessions that are geared to
meet your needs.
Many WUCA members and industry friends look forward to our annual conference and this one to Nassau is
a real opportunity to get away from Wisconsin in winter. Please register early to attend the WUCA upcoming
conference in Nassau as sleeping rooms are limited. Should you have questions, call WUCA at 414/778-1050.
Registration materials can also be found on the WUCA Internet website www.wuca.org
Escape the cold of Wisconsin and come and join us in Nassau February 24-28, 2016.
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WUCA awards presentation
May 29, 2015
WUCA 2014
Safety Awards
Milwaukee OSHA Assistant Area Director
Ann Grevenkamp and WUCA Safety &
Insurance Committee chairman Steve
Olson distributed 2014 Safety Awards for
Excellence on May 29, 2015 to the following
firms: E.N. Hughes Inc.; Hawk Construction,
LLC; Townsend Construction, Inc.;
Interstate Sawing LLC; CoreVac; R.J.
Underground; Super Excavators; Platt Construction; Wanasek
Corporation; Visu-Sewer, Inc.; KS Energy Services; and Intercon
Construction. Congratulations, to all!
In Memoriam
Former City of Milwaukee Commissioner
of Public Works Herbert A. Goetsch
died June 8, 2015 at age 96. He
served as commissioner between
the years 1963-1988. In retirement,
he would visit the WUCA office
from time to time and always
enjoyed spending time with WUCA
members and staff.
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811
Designated
the
Nationwide
One Call
Number
The Federal
Communications
Commission announced
that it had designated
811 as the nationwide
One Call number
contractors and others
should use to give
advance notice of their
plans to excavate.
WUCA’S Dick Wanta Set to Retire
Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association executive director
Dick Wanta will retire at year end after nearly 29 years in the position. In
his retirement letter he wrote, “Over my many years, I am proud of the
accomplishments of the association and the industry improvement
program as we have a highly recognized safety-awareness program, 26
years of Annual Midwinter Conferences, raised over $750,000 for area
charities, and consistently maintain membership retention. We also have
a great relationship with area construction unions, local government,
and the area press plus we sell hundreds of standard specification books
throughout the state of Wisconsin. We also have outside advertising
income through advertising in various WUCA publications and website.
Other than specification book sales, none of these activities existed
when I started with the association April 1, 1987. Over the years, we
kept our overhead down and until recently went 26 years without a
contractor dues increase. Very few Wisconsin trade associations have done more for the construction
industry with such limited resources. I am proud to have served many WUCA/IIP officers, directors, and
membership these many years and will miss all the great people.” Wanta looks forward to spending time with
his family and two year old grandson. He also intends to travel as his son Erik states... “While you can still
walk, Dad.”
Federal Legislative Update
In late August 2015, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment has reached out to Clean Water Construction Coalition requesting review and comment
concerning draft legislation that provides five year funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF).
The draft bill is titled the “Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2015” and amends the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act. Funding ranges from $2.4 billion in federal fiscal year 2016 to $3 billion in federal
fiscal year 2020. The draft bill is in its early development stages and much more language is expected to be
added.
On a related topic, there is $5 million in President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget for the Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovative Act (WIFIA) to supplement funding for sewer and drinking water state
revolving funds. It may be used as a “federal credit support” for smaller communities. The 2016 fiscal year
budget would provide $1.116 billion for Clean Water and $1.186 for Drinking Water SRF’s. That is $53 million
less than in 2015.
Help WUCA Solicit Additional Member Firms
With the upcoming New Year, this is a perfect time to solicit additional members into the association. WUCA dates back to
1937, and represents approximately 110 firms involved in water, sewer, tunnel, gas distribution, paving and related
services. Membership applications can be downloaded from our Internet website www.wuca.org
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WUCA Schedules Annual “Make-A-Wish® Fundraiser”
The Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association has
scheduled the annual fundraiser and dinner for Thursday October
8, 2015 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Woodland Dreams Ballroom,
1611 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It will have an
American-Indian Celebration theme.
The program includes:
Food/open bar: Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Silent auction: 6:00 p.m. until called
Entertainment: 6 p.m.
Live Auction: Approximately 7:15 p.m.
Single………….……… $80
Couple……………….… $150
Children under 13 …….$20
Includes food, open bar, and entertainment with Native American
dancer Ronnie Preston, five dancers and a drum group called
Milwaukee Moccasins.
WUCA members, spouses, kids & guests are invited and encouraged
to attend.
Over the past 26 years WUCA members and industry friends donated
over $750,000 to various child-oriented charities at association
sponsored events. Last year WUCA conducted an Octoberfest dinner
with over 220 people in attendance. That dinner raised over $33,000
for the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please plan on attending
this year October 8, 2015.
Advertise on WUCA Website!
www.wuca.org
Advertising rates are listed under the Member Information tab.
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th
48 Annual Golf Classic
July 20, 2015
Westmoor Countr y Club • Brookfield
WUCA Golf
Outing –
Another Great
Success!
The Wisconsin Underground
Contractors Association
(WUCA) conducted its annual
golf outing Monday July 20,
2015 at Westmoor Country
Club in Brookfield,
Wisconsin. There were 138
golfers and additional people
for food afterwards. The
weather cooperated and we
had warm temperatures.
Flag Events
#1 Longest Putt Made ....................................................Travis Lathrop
#3 Closest to the Pin ........................................................Craig Dretzka
#4 Longest Putt Made ....................................................Steve Garlock
#6 Closest to the Pin in 3 Shots ............................................John Haen
#10 Closest to the Pin in 2 Shots ................................Adam Hickmann
#12 Longest Putt Made ........................................................Bob Olson
#13 Closest to the Pin in 2 Shots ......................................Ryan Kimmel
#15 Longest Putt Made..............................................................Dan M.
#18 Closest to the Pin in 2 Shots ......................................Ryan Kimmel
1st PLACE 61 Score: Ryan Downie, Marty Downie, Dennis Sommers &
Chad Hoeppner
2nd PLACE 62 Score: Adam Biondich, Mike Chaplock, Larry Balisteri &
Griffin Prochrow
3rd PLACE 64 Score*: Terry Geszvain, Jason Braatz, Craig Dretzka &
George Hanacik
* Won on a scorecard playoff on the 18th Hole with a score of 3.
Hole-in-one Sponsor
R&R Insurance Services
WUCA could not have done this quality golf outing at
Westmoor Country Club without the financial generosity of our
member firms. Thanks again for your support!
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Thank You Sponsors
Aring Equipment
Barricade Flasher
Bore Master
R & R Insurance
Globe Contractors
Xylem Flygt Corporation
Western Culvert & Supply
United Rentals Trench
Rescue
Intercon
HD Supply Waterworks
Ferguson Water Works
FABCO Equipment
Roland Machinery
County Materials
Corporation
Veit Company
Hawk Construction
Raintree Engineering
Westbury Bank
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Wisconsin Utility Exposure
Bruce Municipal Equipment
Visu Sewer
Winter Kloman Moter
& Repp
BMO Harris Bank
Waas Boring & Cable
Pirtek Menomonee Falls
KS Energy Services
Operating Engineers
Local 139 Apprenticeship
and Skill Fund
Fund trustees of conducted an open house Saturday July 25,
2015 located at W11584 State Highway 21, Coloma,
Wisconsin with over 2,000 people in attendance. The program
included great food, beverages, and live entertainment.
Trustees are spending over $10 million to expand the facility
with more classrooms and indoor winter training.
New indoor training facility for winter
training
As of August 20, 2015 the apprenticeship fund has 538
apprentices. Of that number, 520 are male and 18 are female.
There are 25 minority apprentices, 44 U.S. veterans.
Regarding skill upgrading, the 2015-2016 training session
schedule will soon appear on the Operating Engineers Local
139 website. During the period 2014-2015 the fund trained
7,817 people for 104,500 training hours. The school generates
approximately $6 million in annual income.
Blues Brothers entertained
Open House participants
Fund trustee Dick Wanta with Medal of Honor Winner Gary G.
Wetzel. Mr. Wetzel is a former United States Army soldier and a
recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the
Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War. Gary
Wetzel was a 21-year old private when he earned the medal of
honor for “conspicuous gallantry at risk of life above and beyond
the call of duty.”
Hire a Vet
The Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association (WUCA) encourages
its members to hire military veterans. Two years ago, WUCA joined with other
groups to support the military via the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
as we recognize and support our country’s service members and their families
in peace, crisis, and in war.
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Laborers Local 113 Water & Sewer Wage Calendar Year 1955
Sixty years ago, an open cut pipe layer was paid $2.78 and a foreman $3.05 per hour in year 1955 in Milwaukee
County. The health fund contribution was seven cents per hour. In 2015, those same positions pay $34.69 and
$37.85 respectively plus $18.32 per hour in fringe benefits.
Wisconsin Laboreres Apprenticeship Fund
Rounding out our 2015 testing season we are currently sitting with 106 Apprentices for Local 113, this marks
the highest # per local to date. We have 56 @ 80%, 17 @ 85%, 14 @ 90% & 19 ready for completion @ 95%.
There were 37 new Apprentices added this season for Local 113 and over 115 new state-wide. Scheduled
testing for the year is complete and our testing dates for the 2016 season can be found on our website @
wilaborers.org. Throughout the State we have more Apprentices than we ever had, currently training over
300. The training schedule has been printed for the 2015-16 season & is also available @ our website. We
look forward to seeing everyone for training as the season draws to a close.
Operating Engineers Local 139 Health Fund
For fiscal year ending May 31, 2015 the fund had revenue of $109,976,250. Of that amount $8.7 million was
investment income. Total expenses during that same period were $108,553,696. For two months ending July
2015 the fund had revenues of $20 million compared to the same amount last year. Expenses were $15.5
million compared to $17.5 million one year prior.
Total operating engineer man-hours were up 12.2% overall statewide January thru June 2015 compared to the
same period last year due to increased construction activity.
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Construction Industr y Advisor y Board
A newly-established construction industry advisory board was established and held their first meeting August
25, 2015 at their office 2342 N. 27th street, Milwaukee, WI. Their purpose is to train and place more inner-city
residents into the construction trades. Early discussion included review of labor market statistics, available
federal funding, average age of the existing tradesperson, opportunities to hire residents, Milwaukee’s
resident preference program, staff supervision, pre-apprentices, and more. For information about the board
and how you call help, call Pete Coffaro, 414/270-1715, email: peter.caffaro@milwaukeewib.org
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reser ve
Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) hosted a “Boss Lift” and employer
appreciation luncheon on May 15, 2015 at the Recruit Training Command at Naval Station Great Lakes in
North Chicago with seventeen southeast Wisconsin employers that included WUCA. ESGR would very much
like WUCA employers to hire guard and reservists.
The Boss Lift was a one day excursion aimed at familiarizing employers of Guard and Reserve members with a
taste of what their citizen service members do when participating in their military duties. The group viewed a
graduation ceremony of the Navy’s newest 5,900 newest sailors, toured the U.S. Naval Museum, and visited
the Boatswains Mate Training School. The group also received briefings from Navy leadership and ESGR on
the services provided by ESGR to support them and their military employees.
Since September 11, 2001 more than 908,246 Guard and Reserve service members across the United States
have left their families and employers to serve in overseas contingency operations or come to the aid of fellow
citizens. “Specifically, 24,074 members of the Guard and Reserve are currently deployed away from their loved
ones and places of business,” said ESGR State Chair Mike Williams “Many of these deployed Guard and
Reserve members serve, work, and live in Wisconsin. The outpouring of support from the home front has
been overwhelming. None of this could have been possible without the strong backing from civilian
employers of the brave men and women who serve this great nation, and the state of Wisconsin”, ESGR, a
Department of Defense (DoD) office, seeks to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the
employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States.
ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve
service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer
support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers
and their service members, and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DOD. Paramount to
ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global
perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. For more information about ESGR outreach
programs or volunteer opportunities, call 609-242-3169 or visit www.ESGR.mil
On a related topic, The Horicon Marsh Wounded Warriors, Inc. is gearing up for the 6th Annual veteran
Appreciation weekend October 23-25, 2015. Their mission is to give an American’s hero weekend for guided
hunting on the storied Horicon Marsh. Over 130 veterans are involved. For information and support see
Internet website: horiconmarshww.com
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Availability of Safety
Seminars
Affordable safety awareness seminars can be
conducted anywhere in Wisconsin.
Safety instructor Harr y Butler will conduct 8-hr.
Competent Person & Trenching safety seminars on
request by calling 262/650-2000.
Retired Milwaukee firefighter Wayne Simmons can
provide a 20-hour trench, curriculum, and equipment
to conduct this safety seminar anywhere in
Wisconsin. The association maintains a trench rescue
trailer for educational purposes. Wayne can be called
at 414/651-9838. WUCA staff strongly suggested that
seminars be held.
Platt Safety Services can provide seminars on such
topics as OSHA 10 & 30 hour construction safety;
confined space; First Aid/CPR; Crane Safety; Rigging
& Signal Person; Respiratory Protection; Hazard
Communication; Personal Protective Equipment;
Lock-Out/Tag-Out; and more. For information and
pricing, call David Leix (414) 406-6744 – mobile/cell.
United Rental Trench Safety also provides Competent
Person and Confined Space safety seminars.
Call Brian Flinn at 262-786-2741.
Mark Your Calendar
2016 Annual CONEX Equipment Show
Wisconsin Expo Center
State Fair Park • West Allis, Wisconsin
January 27 & 28, 2016
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Send this form with Check or Money Order payable to:
Public Works – IIP, N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
or P.O. Box 1425, Waukesha, WI 53187
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Public Works
Industr y
Improvement
Program (IIP)
2015 Officers and
Board Members
President:
Pete Schraufnagel
Super Excavators
Vice-President:
Tom Schaitel
KS Energy Services
Sec/Treasurer:
Bob Olson
Globe Contractors
Director:
John Wanasek
Wanasek Corporation
Director:
Phil Purpero
C.W. Purpero
Executive Director:
Richard W. Wanta
The Public Works IIP was
formed in 1965 for industry
promotion, legislative initiative,
scholarships, safety seminars,
specification book preparation
and sales, and more.
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Advertise
in WUCA
Publications
The Wisconsin
Underground
Contractors Association
accepts advertising from
member firms in this
publication, our annual
roster, and the
association website
located at www.wuca.org
For information on
advertising rates, call
WUCA at 414/778-1050.
WUCA encourages its
contractors to purchase
from member firms.
Please attend
monthly
WUCA Safety
& Insurance
Committee
meetings!
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WUCA Members
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Fellow Members
WUCA contractors are encouraged
to support associate members for services,
supplies, and equipment as they support the
underground contracting industry.
Always call WUCA associate members
for your needs.
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a New or
Interesting
product or
service?
Consider
writing
an article
for this
newsletter!
please submit
an article to
wuca@wuca.org
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WUCA Association Presidents
1937 to the Present
2014-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Dretzka
2012-2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Weakly
2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Wanasek
2008-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Olson
2006-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pete Schraufnagel
2004-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Klumb, Jr.
2002-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Olson
2000-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norb Dretzka
1998-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin Kolster
1996-1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Schaitel
1994-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Maly
1992-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Muth
1990-1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Servi
1988-1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Biondich
1986-1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas B. Kolster
1984-1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Gabrielse
1982-1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward D. Depreter
1980-1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ramon E. Olson
1978-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Schraufnagel
1976-1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marvin Schroeter
1974-1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norman Bernstein
1972-1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walter Schmitz
1970-1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Peterson
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1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Bonness
1965-1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Len Olson
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1956-1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leo Beaver
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1944-1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W.J. Lazynski
1941-1943 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Hohensee
1937-1940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grant Hinkamp
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