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February 6, 2013

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013 ROAD REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Road Department, was called to order at 9:00 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Richard Gromaski.

Roll Call: Richard Gromaski, Edward Rivet & Michael Rivard

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Ronald Robbins, Beaver; Mark Galus, Fraser; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Mike Niederquell; Wade-Trim, Inc.; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Earl Arnold, Monitor Trustee; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve P.K. Contracting for completion of Permanent Pavement Markings in 2013. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve and sign the Wade-Trim Short Form Agreement for completion of 10 annual bridge inspections and three superstructure/deck inspections. Chairman and clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve County Traffic Control Order #13-13-1 for temporary “No Parking” signs on Johnson Street, 25th and 26th Street, June 25th – July 3rd in conjunction with the St. Stanislaus Polish Festival. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 1/12/13 through 1/25/13 in the amount of $130,970.13. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $138,370.37. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 13-22 through 13-24 with condition that 13-23 for St. Johns Church be investigated. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Overtime Report – MTF update – Ballot for upcoming CRAM Southern Conference in March – 2/20/13 State of the Community lunch at Bay Valley at 11:30 – Approximately 15 resumes received from job posting for General Superintendent – Insurance claim check received for 10/12 lightening damage – Bridge damage in Merritt Township, check received from NextEra Energy for repair – Midland Road project to be let in April.

PUBLIC INPUT – S. Stalsberg questioned drain work on Bay-Arenac Budd drain.
G. Augustyniak questioned clean-up on Kitchen Road.
P. Wasek commented on speed limits on Garfield Road; Mentioned lack of street signs in new sub division; Questioned abandonment status of Fisher Road.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:43 a.m.:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Jackie McCarthy Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board