WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:01 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors - Dick Gromaski,
Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield; Roy DeLorge, Kawkawlin;
Gary Brandt, Monitor; Paul Backus, Mt. Forest;
Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Thomas Paige,
Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee;
Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Dan Brown, Bay City
resident; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Nominations were held for Chairman. Commissioner
Studders moved to appoint Gerald Redmond as Chairman
of the Board for 2005. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Nominations were held for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to appoint Michael Studders
as Vice-Chairman of the Board for 2005. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the December 22, 2004 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
J. Dubay - Thanked Board for summer job for
his son who has recently been hired by M.D.O.T.
Commissioner Studders moved to revise the Mailbox
Policy to raise the amount of the voucher to $40.00
from $35.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a March 2, 2005 bid opening for the Annual Materials.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
The recent extension of Wirt Stone Dock’s
bid was discussed. Commissioner Studders moved
to rescind the extension approved on December
22, 2004. All stone suppliers will be given an
opportunity to extend their bids. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented notification from Blue
Cross/Blue Shield that health insurance premiums
will increase by 12.16%. This will result in a
1% wage increase for Local #1096 employees for
2005. Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive
the notification. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive the
Royalty Revenue Report for 2004. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to remove a list
of obsolete parts from inventory and hold for
auction. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Pro-Tech Cabling Inc. for permit
#04-009. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 12/11/04 through 12/24/04 in
the amount of $155,830.02. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $155,548.13. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 001 through 05 002. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report - Overtime Report -
Salt Report.
Commissioner Redmond appointed Commissioner
Studders to be the Retirement System representative
for 2005.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:22 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 19, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:04 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond & Robert Lewandowski
Excused: Michael Studders
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors - Hilda Dijak,
Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; James Dubay,
Garfield; Terry Spegel, Hampton; Gary Brandt,
Monitor; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Thomas
Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township
Trustee; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the January 5, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT - None
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Mt. Forest
Township requesting to carryover discretionary
funds from 2004. Commissioner Lewandowski moved
to receive the letter. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a March 11, 2005 bid opening for Hydraulic Systems
and Components for three tandems and one single
axle. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders arrived.
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Pavement
Recycling Inc. requesting to extend their bid
for Pulverizing for 2005. Commissioner Studders
moved to approve the extension. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Wirt Stone
Dock requesting to extend their bid for Picked-Up
and Delivered Stone for 2005. Commissioner Redmond
moved to approve the extension. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Bay Aggregate,
Inc. requesting to extend their bid for Picked-Up
and Delivered Stone for 2005. Commissioner Studders
moved to approve the extension. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive the
Cash Balance Report for December 2004. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from R. Putt
requesting to carryover 37 hours of extra vacation.
Commissioner Studders moved to table the request.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive and
post three snow removal thank you notes. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to advertise
for a February 7, 2005 deadline for quotes for
Oils & Lubricants. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to revise the mileage
rate from $0.375 to $0.405 for 2005. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 12/25/04 through 1/7/05 in the
amount of $134,287.09 and excess sick leave payroll
in the amount of $6,291.74. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $300,996.06. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve permits
05 003 through 05 022. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report - Pinconning Township
Agreement for Fraser Road Culvert Repairs - Republic
Waste Access Road Maintenance - Sump Pump Discharge
in Road R-O-W.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Pinconning Township for improvements to Fraser
Road. Project is estimated at $38,962.00. Township
share is $14,120.00. Schedule of Payments is:
$14,120.00 due 2/15/05. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids were received and opened for various equipment.
Commissioner Studders moved to refer the bids
for review. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:39 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 02, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:01 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors - Dick Gromaski,
Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield; Gary Brandt, Monitor;
and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison and Melvin
McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustees; Norbert
Begick, Frankenlust Township Trustee; Erich Smith,
Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the
Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the January 19, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT - None
Mr. Edmands reported that the employee requesting
to carry over vacation has since used the overage.
The Board will make a later determination on the
carryover of vacation time.
Commissioner moved to approve Traffic Control
Order # P 09-89-04 prohibits parking on State
Park Drive from Lagoon Beach Road to a point five
hundred feet south of Lagoon Beach Road. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to appoint John Edmands
as the Trustee and James Lillo as the Alternate
Trustee for the Bay County Storm Water Authority.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to receive letters
from Garfield and Gibson Townships requesting
to carryover discretionary funds. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on January 19, 2005
for Three (3) Tandem Drive Truck Chassis were
reviewed. Commissioner Studders moved to award
to Wieland International, for their low bid price
of $152,390.42 with trade-ins and options. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids received and opened on January 19, 2005
for One Single Axle Truck Chassis were reviewed.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to award to Wieland
International, for their low bid price of $63,570.23
with trade-in and options. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on January 19, 2005
for Two 25-Ton Tilt Deck Trailers were reviewed.
Commissioner Redmond moved to award to AIS Construction
Equipment Corp., for their low bid price, meeting
specifications, of $59,900.00. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to purchase a
Ford Excursion from the State Contract. The low
bidder is Gorno Ford for the price of $29,243.00.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to purchase Two Ford
F-250 Super Duty Pick-Ups from the State Contract.
The low bidder is Gorno Ford for the price of
$21,383.00 per unit. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to purchase a
Chevrolet Impala from the State Contract. The
low bidder is Shaheen Chevrolet for the price
of $17,338.77. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to purchase Two Ford
F-250 Pick-Ups from the State Contract. The low
bidder is Gorno Ford for the price of $18,805.00
per unit. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from The Daltons
requesting to extend their bid price for Vegetation
Control for 2005. Commissioner Studders moved
to approve the extension. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Eric Construction for permit #01-535.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to receive and post
three thank you notes for snow removal. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Hampton Meadows Condominiums
on Wagner and Ridge Roads, located in Hampton
Township. Commissioner Studders moved to approve
plans as presented. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented a proposal from Wade-Trim,
Inc. for safety improvements to the Trumbull/Cass
intersection. Commissioner Studders moved to approve
their proposal. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands discussed an invoice from CSX Transportation
for signal maintenance. They have not billed the
Road Commission for ten years of maintenance.
They are prohibited from billing for more than
five years of missed service charges. Commissioner
Studders moved to approve payment upon the receipt
of a new invoice. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 1/8/05 through 1/21/05 in the
amount of $128,271.14. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $89,943.22. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 023 through 05 033. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report - Projects for 2005
Reviewed: Wilder, Old Beaver Road Bridge, N. Union
Road Bridge, and the Bangor Township RailTrail
project.
Commissioner Studders moved to direct the Engineer-Manager
and General Superintendent to meeting with Bangor
Township about brushing the RailTrail project.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
T. Paige - Thanked the Board for the Road Commission’s
help with their fire hydrants and snow removal
at the cemetery.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to recess the
meeting to conduct the business of the Dept. of
Water & Sewer. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote at 9:33 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to reconvene the
meeting at 10:34 a.m. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Bay ("Bay County Road Commission")
will now consider the dismissal, suspension, or
disciplining of, or will now hear complaints or
charges brought against, or will now consider
a periodic personnel evaluation of, a particular
employee, and
WHEREAS, the particular employee requests a closed
hearing, and
WHEREAS, Section 8 (a) of the Open Meetings
Act allows the Bay County Road Commission to meet
in a closed session for the aforesaid purposes
upon the request of the particular employee for
a closed hearing,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bay County Road
Commission that it meet in a closed session for
the aforesaid purposes, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 8 (a) of the Open Meetings Act.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:35
a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to reconvene to the
Regular Meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote at 11:14 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:15
a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 16, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors - James Dubay,
Garfield; Terry Spegel, Hampton; Roy DeLorge,
Kawkawlin; and Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; Jim
Davison and Melvin McNally, Kawkawlin Township
Trustees; Patrick Beson, County Commissioner;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the February 2, 2005 regular meeting and executive
session. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
S. Stalsberg - Requested approval of the fire
department’s request for barricades.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
improvements to the Trumbull/Cass intersection,
located in Portsmouth Township. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Frankenlust Township for maintenance of the
road in Bay Meadows Subdivision. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a
request from the Bluewater Michigan Chapter of
the National Railway Historical Society to use
our parking facilities on October 15 & 16,
2005. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands discussed Bay County’s plan
to obtain aerial photographs along with Saginaw
and Midland Counties. They have requested a contribution
from the Road Commission. The Road Commission
would obtain a copy of the data obtained. Commissioner
Studders moved to approve a $15,000.00 contribution
for the project. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a request
from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association
for barricades to be placed on March 20, 2005.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Quotes received and opened on February 7, 2005
for Oil & Lubricants were reviewed. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to award to Rowley Brothers,
Inc., for their low quote for products meeting
specifications. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a March 30, 2005 bid opening for a Tractor with
Boom Arm Mower. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive a
Cash Balance Report for January. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Gushow Excavating, Inc. for permit #02-116.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to receive and post
two thank you notes. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a request
from the Pinconning-Fraser Fire Department for
barricades to be placed on February 26th &
27th. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
RESOLUTION - RENAME GREY HAWK LANE TO
GRAY HAWK LANE
Commissioner Redmond offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Grey Hawk Lane, from Midland Road to
its northerly terminus, in Williams Township,
is a county road under the control and jurisdiction
of the Road Commission [MCLA 560.226(1) (b)];
and
BE IT RESOLVED, that Grey Hawk Lane, located
in Section 20 of Williams Township, is hereby
renamed Gray Hawk Lane; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy
of this resolution be recorded with the Bay County
Register of Deeds within 30 days,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy
of this resolution be sent to the office of the
Michigan State Treasurer.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 1/22/05 through 2/4/05 in the
amount of $144,587.89. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $266,238.40. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 034 through 05 042. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report - Bangor Township RailTrail
Cost Reductions.
The 2005 Building Better Local Roads Program
was discussed.
Commissioner Studders moved to require bid openings
for any projects for which the Road Commission
is the lead agency be held at the Road Commission
office. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to recess the meeting
to conduct the business of the Dept. of Water
& Sewer. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote at 9:20 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to reconvene the
meeting at 10:42 a.m. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders offered the following
resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Bay ("Bay County Road Commission")
will now discuss strategy and negotiations connected
with the negotiation of a collective bargaining
agreement between the Bay County Road Commission
and Bay County Road Commission Supervisory and
Administrative Personnel Association, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edmands a negotiating party, requests
a closed hearing, and
WHEREAS, Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings
Act allows the Bay County Road Commission to meet
in a closed session for the aforesaid purposes
upon the request of a negotiating party,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bay County
Road Commission that it meet in a closed session
for the aforesaid purposes, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:43
a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to reconvene
to the Regular Meeting. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote at 11:39 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:40 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:03 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Terry
Spegel, Hampton; and Gary Brandt, Monitor; Dick
Bishop, Bangor Township Trustee; C. Moore, Bangor
Township resident; Mark Sohlden, Wade-Trim, Inc.;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the February 16, 2005 regular meeting and executive
session. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
C. Moore – Complained about Golfside Drive
snow removal.
J. Edmands – Explained that the paved
area and right-of-way are extremely narrow and
drivers have been making one pass.
ACCEPTANCE – FAIRWAY DRIVE
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to accept the
roadway located along the centerline of the following
description, located in Monitor Township, into
the Bay County Road System for maintenance:
Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 3 of
the Mutual Savings Country Estates Subdivision
thence west 130’ along the north line of
Fairway Drive if Fairway Drive were extended west
from the Mutual Savings Country Estates Subdivision
thence south 60’ to the south line of Fairway
Drive if Fairway Drive were extended west from
the Mutual Savings Country Estates Subdivision
thence east 130’ to the west line of Mutual
Savings Country Estates Subdivision thence north
60’ to the southwest corner of Lot 3.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
ACCEPTANCE – STANLEY STREET
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadway
located along the centerline of the following
description, located in Williams Township, into
the Bay County Road System for maintenance:
Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 56
of the Garfield Subdivision, as recorded in Liber
5, Page 54 of Plats in the Office of the Register
of Deeds for Bay County, Michigan, which point
is 1100 feet south of a point 1023 feet north
89°12’ west of the northeast corner
of said northeast quarter of the southeast quarter
of Section 22, Town 14 North, Range 3 East; thence
west 278 feet along the North line of Stanley
Street if Stanley Street were extended west from
the Garfield Subdivision; thence south 60 feet
to the South line of Stanley Street if Stanley
Street were extended west from the Garfield Subdivision;
thence east 278 feet to the West line of the Garfield
Subdivision; thence north 60 feet to the Southwest
corner of said Lot 56.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
ACCEPTANCE – HOOVER & IRENE DRIVES
Mr. Edmands presented a Quitclaim Deed from
Beaver Township and engineering documentation
from Bartow & King Engineers for Hoover &
Irene Drives.
Commissioner Studders moved to formally complete
the acceptance of Hoover & Irene Drives which
were accepted contingently on August 18, 2004.
The roadways are described on Attachment A. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to accept three
Highway Easement and Releases for the Old Beaver
Road Bridge project from: Roger Wieland, Edmund
Swantek, & Herman and Lillian Deshaw. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve and
sign the Title Sheet for the Old Beaver Road Bridge
project. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve and sign
the Title Sheet for the N. Union Road Bridge project.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Drainage
Agreement with Paul & Cheryl Sheck for the
State Park Drive/Boy Scout Road intersection.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the 2004
changes to the Act 51 Certification with the Chairman
authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to allow the Engineer-Manager
to complete the CRAM Board of Directors Ballot.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive a
letter from Kawkawlin Township requesting to carryover
unused discretionary funds from 2004. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a request
from Burke Equipment for the use of our Sewer
Rodder unit for two days for display purposes.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to advertise for
a March 30, 2005 bid opening for the 2005 Countywide
Paving Program. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a March 30, 2005 bid opening for the 2005 Pavement
Marking Program. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a March 30, 2005 bid opening for a Passenger Car.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to apply for a 2006
Local Safety Grant for improvements to the Trumbull/Cass
Roads intersection, located in Portsmouth Township.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Amendment
to the Professional Services Agreement with Wade-Trim,
Inc. for design engineering for the Wilder Road
Improvement project. The Chairman is authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Nicholas Drive, located in Williams
Township. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
a variance for acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency an uncollected
accounts receivable for Heather S. Scott in the
amount of $228.19. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids were received and opened for the Annual
Materials. Commissioner Redmond moved to refer
the bids for review. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 2/5/05 through 2/18/05 in the
amount of $127,038.26. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $74,751.86. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 043 through 05 051. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Bangor Township
Exploring Alternatives for RailTrail Construction
– TSC Lawsuit Sent Back to Lower Court from
Court of Appeals – Overtime Report –
Salt Report.
Commissioner Studders moved to send a letter
to Mr. Moore regarding the Road Commission’s
snow removal policy for Golfside Drive. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Friday, March 11, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:19
a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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FRIDAY, MARCH 11,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:03 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Terry
Watson, Bangor; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; and Thomas
Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township
Trustee; Dick Bishop, Bangor Township Trustee;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the March 2, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
Commissioner Redmond discussed a news report
regarding possible increased funding for Bay County.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive a
letter from Hampton Township thanking the Board
for work scheduled for 2005 and offering the assistance
of their Dept. of Public Works. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive and
post thank you cards from a fifth grade class.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you for snow removal on Goetz Court. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders discussed the proposed
2005 Building Better Local Roads Program. The
carryover of funds is being discouraged and all
funds should be spent or committed before the
end of the year.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 2/19/05 through 3/4/05 in the
amount of $153,921.45. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $337,153.24. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 052 through 05 060. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – M.D.O.T. Update:
Linwood @ I-75 Park & Ride Paving, M-13 Paint
Striping, and I-75 AMZ Work.
Bids were received and opened for Single and
Tandem Axle Truck Components. Commissioner Redmond
moved to refer the bids for review. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:33 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:04 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Dick Gromaski, Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield;
Terry Spegel, Hampton; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and
Thomas Paige, Williams; Paul Behmlander, Frankenlust
Township resident; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the March 11, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
P. Behmlander – Presented letter and petition
regarding improvements to Weiss Road in Frankenlust
Township.
E. Smith – Presented a framed photo of
the completed State Park Drive Bridge. The Board
thanked him for the photo.
J. Dubay & T. Spegel – Thanked the
Road Commission for a fine job of snow removal
and patching.
DECERTIFICATION – VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to decertify
the following roadways, located in Bay County,
from the Bay County Road System:
Bangor Township – Sunrise Road –
From 50’ north of Willow north 328’
Gibson Township – Eight Mile Road –
From Grim north 0.36 mile
Hampton Township – Hampton Road –
From Nolet east 0.34 mile
Hampton Township – Briggs Road – From
Halstead north 0.28 mile
Merritt Township – Meilan Road – From
Russell south 0.26 mile
Portsmouth Township – Scheurman Road –
From German south 0.48 mile
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to receive a Township
Invoice Status Report. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve participation
in the annual “Take Your Daughters and Sons
to Work Day” on April 28, 2005. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on March 11, 2005 for
Single Axle Truck Components were reviewed. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to award to Shults Equipment,
for their low bid price, meeting specifications,
of $36,748.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids received and opened on March 11, 2005 for
three units of Tandem Axle Truck Components were
reviewed. Commissioner Studders moved to award
to Shults Equipment, for their low bid price,
meeting specifications, of $129,285.00. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on March 2, 2005 for
Annual Materials were reviewed. Commissioner Studders
moved to award the following:
Material Award
Asphalt Emulsion Bit-Mat Products of Michigan
Hot Mix Asphalt Saginaw Asphalt Paving
“UPM” CP-7 Unique Paving Materials
Corrugated Metal Pipe (Primary) Premarc Corp.
(Secondary) Jensen Bridge & St. Regis
Crushed Concrete Champagne & Marx Exc.
20AA Natural Aggregate Schmidt Excavating &
Trucking
22A Natural Aggregate Warack Trucking
New Signs and Sign Materials Osborn Associates,
Inc.
Redi-Mix Rip Rap Bags Sequin Lumber Co.
Underbody Scraper Blades Shults Equipment, Inc.
Carbide Underbody Scraper Blades Shults Equipment,
Inc.
Liquid Calcium Chloride (Spread) Liquid Calcium
Chloride Sales
Liquid Calcium Chloride (Bulk) Liquid Calcium
Chloride Sales
2NS Treated Sand Bay Aggregate, Inc.
Wood Guardrail & Sign Posts National Fence
& Supply Co.
Steel Sign Posts Rathco Safety Supply Co.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to advertise
for an April 27, 2005 bid opening for an Asphalt
Hot Patcher. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to advertise for
an April 27, 2005 bid opening for a Grade Control
System for a Motor Grader. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Pyramid Paving for permit #04-114. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with the City of Bay City for improvements to
the Wilder Road/Tiernan Street intersection. The
Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to award the 2005
Short Span Bridge Inspections to Wade-Trim, Inc.
for their quote of $52,500.00. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids were received and opened for a Passenger
Car, a Tractor with Boom Arm Mower, Pavement Marking,
and the 2005 Paving Program. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to refer the bids for review. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Contract
with Pyramid Paving for the Bangor Township Trailway
project for their bid of $380,939.74. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a Contract
with Manigg Enterprises, Ltd. for the Bangor Township
Sidewalk project for their bid of $187,837.30.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 3/5/05 through 3/18/05 in the
amount of $129,669.73. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $160,234.92. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 061 through 05 072. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – M.D.O.T. Bridge
Overpass Reconstruction Projects – Commendation
for Craig Thormeier – BC/BS Rate Determination
Review.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:53 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:02 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – James
Dubay, Garfield; Roy DeLorge, Kawkawlin; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim
Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Dick Bishop,
Bangor Township Trustee; Errol Wood, Kawkawlin
Township resident; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of
the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the March 30, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
E. Wood – Requested permission to place
a private waterline within the right-of-way of
4th Street, located in Kawkawlin Township. The
adjoining property owner has refused to grant
an easement. Commissioner Studders moved to allow
the placement within the right-of-way provided
the contractor receives a permit and follows all
requirements. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
RESOLUTION CONTRACT M.D.O.T.
OLD BEAVER ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
Commissioner Studders offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Federal Funds have been approved for:
The removal and replacement of the structure B01
of 09-08-22, which carries Old Beaver Road over
the North Branch of the Kawkawlin River, Section
35, T15N, R4E, Kawkawlin and Monitor Township,
Bay County, Michigan; the reconstruction of the
approaches to the structure for approximately
319 feet westerly and 463 feet easterly of the
structure; and all together with necessary related
work.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of County Road
Commissioners, County of Bay, Michigan, hereby
approves Contract No. 04-5485 with the Michigan
Department of Transportation,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Short Span Bridge Inspections. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Approval is contingent upon review by legal counsel.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Lillo discussed the proposed upgrade of
the signal at Wilder and State Roads. The work
would be done in conjunction with the Bangor Township
Sidewalk project. Commissioner Redmond moved to
waive the permit fee for the signal improvement.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency an uncollected
accounts receivable for Kenneth T. Francisco in
the amount of $200.98. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on March 30, 2005 for
the 2005 Paving Program were reviewed. Commissioner
Studders moved to award to Pyramid Paving Company,
for their low bid price of $1,576,444.37 and to
approve the contract. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on March 30, 2005 for
Pavement Marking were reviewed. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to award to Clark Highway Services, for
their low bid price of $88,608.91. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids received and opened on March 30, 2005 for
a Passenger Car were reviewed. Commissioner Redmond
moved to award to Hagen Ford, for their low bid
price of $16,409.65, with trade-in. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on March 30, 2005 for
a Tractor with Boom Arm Mower were reviewed. Commissioner
Studders moved to award to Flint New Holland Inc.,
for their low bid price of $64,109.00 with trade-in.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from the Munger
Volunteer Firemen requesting the use of a roller
for one day. A road commission employee would
be the sole operator and insurance would be provided.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the request.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from the Bay
County Fair Board requesting the use of a roller
for six days over four months. There was no mention
of operator or insurance. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to have Mr. Edmands send a letter outlining
our concerns. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Great Lakes Contracting for permit #03-485.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you from the St. Patrick’s Parade Association.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Lillo discussed proposed completion of the
Nottingham Forest Subdivision, located in Bangor
Township. Commissioner Studders moved to release
a letter of credit from Wolverine Bank and to
accept an irrevocable letter of credit from Independent
Bank. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to receive and post
a letter from Adam Reddick commending the road
commission for repairs to a retaining wall on
Eleven Mile Road. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 3/19/05 through 4/1/05 in the
amount of $122,751.64. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $259,745.52. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 073 through 05 122. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – Seal Blend
Production – Fraser Road Culvert Complete
– SAPS Negotiations – BC/BS Presentation
May 4th.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Kawkawlin Township for improvements to Cottage
Grove and Fraser Roads. Projects are estimated
at $540,436.00. Township share is $520,436.00.
Schedule of Payments is: $173,479.00 due 12/15/05;
$173,479.00 due 12/15/06; and $173,478.00 due
12/15/07. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands reported that the speed trailer
is repaired and being tested.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:42 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27,
2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Dick
Gromaski, Fraser; Terry Spegel, Hampton; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; and Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning;
Jim Davison and Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township
Trustees; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the April 13, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
Mr. Edmands presented the proposed 2005 Building
Better Local Roads Program. The Roads Committee
has reviewed the program. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to approve the program. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive the Royalty
Revenue Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Williams Township for improvements to Eddie
Drive. Project is estimated at $39,724.51. Township
share is $19,724.51. Schedule of Payments is:
$19,724.51 due 12/15/05. The Chairman and the
Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Fraser Township for improvements to Townline
16 Road. Projects are estimated at $157,278.00.
Township share is $78,639.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $39,319.00 due 12/15/05; $19,660.00 due 12/15/06;
and $19,660.00 due 12/15/07. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Fraser Township for improvements to various
roads. Projects are estimated at $23,478.00. Schedule
of Payments is: $23,478.00 due 12/15/05. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Fraser Township for improvements to Erickson
Road. Project is estimated at $79,900.00. Township
share is $47,400.00. Schedule of Payments is:
$23,700.00 due 12/15/05; $11,850.00 due 12/15/06;
and $11,850.00 due 12/15/07. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on March 2, 2005 for
Steel Beam Guardrail were reviewed. Commissioner
Studders moved to award to Nationwide Fence &
Supply Co., for their low bid. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a May 11, 2005 bid opening for a Tilt Bed Deck
Trailer. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to change the meeting
of May 25, 2005 to May 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m..
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
2004 Act 51 Report. The Chairman and the Acting
Finance Director are authorized to sign for the
Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Preliminary
Plat for Mar—Gar-Ita Residential Subdivision,
located in Bangor Township. There is a variance
for right-of-way and curb & gutter. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Pinconning Township for improvements to Townline
16 Road. Projects are estimated at $157,278.00.
Township share is $78,639.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $39,319.00 due 12/15/05; $19,660.00 due 12/15/06;
and $19,660.00 due 12/15/07. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from the Monitor
Township DDA requesting to extend their contract
for emergency snow removal for the 2005-2006 season.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
extension. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 4/2/05 through 4/15/05 in the
amount of $117,030.40. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $551,369.04. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 123 through 05 159. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Seal Blend
Production – BC/BS Employee Meeting on 5/4/05
– Property Adjacent to North District Garage
– Speed Radar Trailer Working.
G. Brandt – Questioned schedule for chip
and seal operation.
J. Edmands – Chip and Seal should begin
around mid-June.
Bids were received and opened for a Grade Control
System and an Asphalt Hot Patcher. Commissioner
Studders moved to refer the bids for review. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:33 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11,
2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski,
Fraser; and Gary Brandt, Monitor; Jim Davison,
Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim,
Inc.; and Jim Lillo, Acting Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the April 27, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
D. Gromaski – Praised communication between
road commission and townships.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for construction engineering
on the Old Beaver Road Bridge project. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve signing
the Title Sheet for the Wilder Road Resurfacing
project. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Final
Plat for Eastwood Residential Subdivision, Phase
II, located in Williams Township. A deposit to
cover final construction costs has been received.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #13-05-1 for temporary “No
Parking” on Johnson Street from 25th Street
to its northerly terminus. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on April 27, 2005 for
a One Ton Hot Patcher were reviewed. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to award to Spaulding Manufacturing
Inc., for their low bid price of $8,000.00 and
to purchase an additional unit for $8,000.00.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on April 27, 2005 for
a Grade Control System for Motor Grader were reviewed.
Commissioner Studders moved to award to Michigan
Laser, for their low bid price of $13,735.00.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a request
from Union Local #1096 for Summer Hours from June
6th to September 5th. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Lee Wood Contracting for permit
#04-122. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Speedy Q Gas Station on Freeland
Road, located in Frankenlust Township. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to approve the plans as presented.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for design engineering on
the Three Mile Road Drainage project. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for design engineering on
the Mackinaw Road Bridge Replacement project.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #05-05-1 for temporary “No
Parking” on Eleven Mile Road from Kitchen
Road south for 2,600’. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids were received and opened for Six (6) Ton
Tilt Deck Trailer. Commissioner Redmond moved
to refer the bids for review. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 4/16/05 through 4/29/05 in the
amount of $120,011.60. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $524,174.08. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 160 through 05 194. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Old Beaver
Road Bridge Bid Opening Update – Next Meeting
on May 23rd – Audit Report Next Meeting
– R. Frederick Commended for Procuring M.D.O.T.
Work.
The Sign Replacement Program was discussed.
Commissioner Studders moved to recess the meeting
to conduct the business of the Dept. of Water
& Sewer. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote at 9:43 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to reconvene the
meeting at 10:50 a.m. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders offered the following
resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Bay ("Bay County Road Commission")
will now discuss strategy and negotiations connected
with the negotiation of a collective bargaining
agreement between the Bay County Road Commission
and Bay County Road Commission Supervisory and
Administrative Personnel Association, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edmands a negotiating party, requests
a closed hearing, and
WHEREAS, Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings
Act allows the Bay County Road Commission to meet
in a closed session for the aforesaid purposes
upon the request of a negotiating party,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bay County
Road Commission that it meet in a closed session
for the aforesaid purposes, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:50
a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to reconvene
to the Regular Meeting. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote at 11:45 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the Supervisory
& Administrative Personnel Association Contract
as amended and return to the Association for their
approval. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Monday, May 23, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:50
a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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MONDAY, MAY 23, 2005
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 11:00
a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman,
Gerald Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond & Michael Studders
Excused: Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; and Thomas Paige,
Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee;
Larry Allen, Stewart, Beauvais & Whipple;
G. Niederhammer, Wilcox Engineering; and Julie
Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the May 11, 2005 regular meeting and executive
session. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
G. Niederhammer – Discussed proposed development
at Johnson and Trumbull. He requested a variance
for accel and decel lanes. A proposed development
at Kasemeyer and Three Mile was also discussed.
A variance for radius was requested. Staff will
review for recommendation.
H. Dijak – Stated that crack sealing of
local roads should be considered maintenance and
not billed to the township.
The meeting was opened to L. Allen who reviewed
the 2004 Audit Report. The Road Commission received
a clean opinion and there were no material weaknesses.
Commissioner Studders moved to receive the report.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Three Mile Road Drainage project. Approval is
contingent upon review by legal counsel. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Mackinaw Road Bridge project. Approval is contingent
upon review by legal counsel. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Old Beaver Road Bridge project. Approval is contingent
upon review by legal counsel. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Memorandum
of Agreement and Understanding with Union Local
#1096 for summer hours. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Beaver Township for improvements to River
Road. Project is estimated at $150,468.00. Township
share is $130,468.00. Schedule of Payments is:
$130,468.00 due 12/15/05. The Chairman and the
Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Bangor Township
relative to Kawkawlin River Clean-Up Day. Commissioner
Studders moved to pick up debris from the clean-up.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Bids received and opened on May 11, 2005 for
a 6 Ton Tilt Deck Trailer were reviewed. Commissioner
Redmond moved to award to AIS Construction, for
their low bid price of $6,940.00. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented letters from Wirt Stone
Dock and Bay Aggregate, Inc. relative to fuel
costs. Materials prices are from 1999 and delivered
prices were raised 5% in 2002. Commissioner Studders
moved to approve an additional 8% increase in
delivered material effective June 1, 2005. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a 2004
transfer of funds from Primary to Local in the
amount of $1,570,819.71. This represents a transfer
of approximately 19%. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
The 2004 Annual Report was presented and reviewed
by J. Bowker. Commissioner Redmond moved to receive
and distribute the report. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Turnkey Network Solutions for permit
#03-090. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve Rescind
Traffic Control Order #P-R-09-05-4 which rescinds
“No Parking” on Wheeler Road between
State Park Drive and State Road. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
ACCEPTANCE – ANCHOR COVE SITE CONDOMINIUMS
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadways
within Anchor Cove Site Condominiums, located
in Hampton Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 4/30/05 through 5/13/05 in the
amount of $119,793.33. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $343,261.04. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 195 through 05 217. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – CRAM Committee
Appointments – SAPA Draft Contract.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:58 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:01 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Sharon
Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Thomas Paige, Williams;
Erich Smith and Patrick Johnson, Wade-Trim, Inc.;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the May 23, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
D. Gromaski – Requested waiver of fee
and township bonding for contracted mowing operations.
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for McLaren Visiting Nurses on Midland
Road, located in Bangor Township. Mr. Edmands
explained that Bay Medical’s two existing
driveways on Midland Road will be upgraded within
two years. Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the commercial drive with a temporary variance
for acceleration and deceleration lanes. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Alderwood Estates on Bangor and
State Roads, located in Bangor Township. Commissioner
Redmond moved to approve the commercial drive
as presented. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
RESOLUTION - M.D.O.T. - SIGNAL AGREEMENT
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Cost
Agreement for Traffic Signal Control with M.D.O.T.
for the M-13 (Huron) @ Parish Road signal. The
Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign for
the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve Rescind
Traffic Control Order #P-R-09-04-05 which rescinds
“No Parking” on Linwood Road from
Seven Mile Road east. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve Rescind
Traffic Control Order #P-R-09-34-05 which rescinds
“No Parking” on State Road near Wheeler
Road. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
The meeting was opened to E. Smith & P.
Johnson who reviewed the Old Kawkawlin/State Park
Drive Intersection Study. Several options and
their costs were reviewed. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to receive the report and to refer to staff
for recommendation. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Gibson Township for improvements to Bartlett,
Saunders, & Nine Mile Roads. Projects are
estimated at $65,838.00. Township share is $45,838.00.
Schedule of Payments is: $45,838.00 due 12/15/05.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Hampton Township for improvements to Burns,
Ridge, Finn, Wagner, & Jones Roads. Projects
are estimated at $66,120.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $66,120.00 due 12/15/05. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Merritt Township for improvements to Callahan
& Cotter Roads. Projects are estimated at
$175,925.00. Township share is $143,425.00. Schedule
of Payments is: $71,713.00 due 12/15/05; $71,712.00
due 12/15/06. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a June 22, 2005 bid opening for a Vibratory Roller.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
RESOLUTION – BAY COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
2.5% MULTIPLIER
BAY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Commissioner Redmond offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Bay County Sheriff’s Department
group within the Bay County Employees' Retirement
System (BCERS) has approved an increase in the
pension multiplier from 2.25% to 2.50%; and
WHEREAS, the Bay County Road Commission’s
labor agreements with Union Local #1096 and the
Supervisory and Administrative Personnel have
“me too” provisions for any increase
in the pension multiplier; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bay County
Road Commission initiate the necessary amendments
to the BCERS to increase the pension multiplier
from 2.25% to 2.50% for all Road Commission groups
within the BCERS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and the
Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Lee Wood Contracting for permit #02-173.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a
Deposit Account Resolution to open a Money Market
Account with National City Bank. The Chairman,
Vice-Chairman, and the Acting Finance Director
are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to file for an Engineering
Reimbursement from M.D.O.T. The Board and the
Clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Kerkau Manufacturing in Valley
Tech Park, located in Monitor Township. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to approve the commercial drive
with a variance for acceleration and deceleration
lanes. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to waive permit fees
for all townships for contracted mowing operations.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to advertise for
a July 20, 2005 bid opening for the Permit/Dispatch/Weighmaster
Building. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Pinconning Township for improvements to various
roads. Projects are estimated at $46,550.00. Schedule
of Payments is: $46,550.00 due 12/15/05. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 5/14/05 through 5/27/05 in the
amount of $129,367.07. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $299,417.77. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 218 through 05 258. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – Countywide
Paving Begun – Borton Paved Shoulder –
Chip & Seal Program to Begin Monday –
M-25 Railroad Crossing Repairs – K. Bouckaert
Retirement.
Commissioner Redmond moved to recess the meeting
to conduct the business of the Dept. of Water
& Sewer. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote at 9:48 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to reconvene the
meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 10:54 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders offered the following
resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Bay ("Bay County Road Commission")
will now discuss strategy and negotiations connected
with the negotiation of a collective bargaining
agreement between the Bay County Road Commission
and Bay County Road Commission Supervisory and
Administrative Personnel Association, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edmands a negotiating party, requests
a closed hearing, and
WHEREAS, Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings
Act allows the Bay County Road Commission to meet
in a closed session for the aforesaid purposes
upon the request of a negotiating party,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bay County
Road Commission that it meet in a closed session
for the aforesaid purposes, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:54
a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to reconvene to the
Regular Meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote at 11:24 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the Contract
with the Bay County Road Commission Supervisors
and Administrative Personnel Association. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to have legal counsel
review the Engineer-Manager’s and the General
Superintendent’s contracts for possible
revisions. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:27 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22,
2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:04 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning;
and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin
Township Trustee; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the
Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the June 8, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
H. Dijak – M-84 road sign restoration
by M.D.O.T. is a problem.
T. Paige – Complimented the Road Commission
on recent storm water response time.
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive and send
to Bay County a Supplemental Actuarial Valuation
performed by Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
relative to increasing the pension multiplier
from 2.25% to 2.50%. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Hampton Township for improvements to Boutell,
Knight, Avalon Circle, Spengler Subdivision, &
Borton Roads. Projects are estimated at $316,606.00.
Township share is $264,106.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $264,106.00 due 12/15/05. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve an
Agreement with Williams Township for improvements
to the Cemetery Roads. Project is estimated at
$2,750.00. Schedule of Payments is: $2,750.00
due 12/15/05. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Monitor Township for improvements to Viola
Street. Project is estimated at $687.00. Schedule
of Payments is: $687.00 due 12/15/05. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Monitor Township for improvements to Clover,
Tupper, Viola, & Arlean. Projects are estimated
at $38,636.00. Schedule of Payments is: $19,318.00
due 12/15/05; $9,659.00 due 12/15/06; and $9,659.00
due 12/15/07. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve an
Agreement with Monitor Township for improvements
to Wilder Road. Project is estimated at $82,641.00.
Township share is $37,341.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $37,341.00 due 12/15/05. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
for Additions to the 2005 Paving Contract with
Pyramid Paving & Contracting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to name Julie Bowker
as voting delegate and John Edmands as alternate
delegate for the MCRCSIP Annual Business meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Shaw Contracting Co. for permit
#04-440. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for construction engineering
on the N. Union Road Bridge. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to advertise for
a July 20, 2005 bid opening for the Three Mile
Storm Sewer project. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you from Hampton Township for input on improvements
to Borton Road. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you from the Kawkawlin River Watershed Assoc.
for removing debris from their recent cleanup.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to receive a thank
you from a resident on Yorkshire Drive for prompt
branch removal. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve and sign
the Title Sheet for the Three Mile Storm Sewer
project. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 5/28/05 through 6/10/05 in the
amount of $130,678.75. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $469,495.21. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 259 through 05 291. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Attorney bills were discussed.
Bids were received and opened for a Vibratory
Roller. Commissioner Redmond moved to refer the
bids for review. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – N. Union Road
Bridge Schedule – Wilder Road Resurfacing
– Next Meeting July 7th – Wilder/Tiernan
Intersection Concrete Testing – Attorney
General Opinion on Haul Route Permits.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:40 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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THURSDAY,
JULY 7, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim
Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Erich Smith,
Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the
Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the June 22, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
G. Brandt – Presented a petition requesting
a 35 m.p.h. speed limit on N. Union Road between
Three Mile and Four Mile.
An intersection study is underway for the Linwood/Garfield
Roads intersection.
ACCEPTANCE – CROSSROADS ACRES SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Studders moved to accept the roadways
within Crossroads Acres Subdivision, Crossroads
East and Crossroads West, located in Monitor Township,
into the Bay County Road System for maintenance.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to release the irrevocable
letter of credit for the Crossroads Acres Subdivision.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim., Inc., for
the N. Union Road Bridge project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
RESOLUTION CONTRACT M.D.O.T.
N. UNION ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
Commissioner Redmond offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Federal Funds have been approved for:
The removal and replacement of the structure B01
of 09-10-10, which carries North Union Road over
Culver Creek, Sections 16 and 21, T14N, R4E, Monitor
Township, Bay County, Michigan; the reconstruction
of the approaches to the structure for approximately
366 feet westerly and 449 feet easterly of the
structure; and all together with necessary related
work.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of County Road
Commissioners, County of Bay, Michigan, hereby
approves Contract No. 05-5077 with the Michigan
Department of Transportation,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
RESOLUTION CONTRACT M.D.O.T.
WILDER ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT
Commissioner Redmond offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Federal Funds have been approved for:
Milling and resurfacing work along Wilder Road
from Euclid Road to Highway M-13 Connector; and
all together with necessary related work.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of County Road
Commissioners, County of Bay, Michigan, hereby
approves Contract No. 05-5234 with the Michigan
Department of Transportation,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve Amendment
#1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Wade-Trim, Inc., for the Mackinaw Road over Hildebrandt
Drain project. A DEQ permit required a hydraulic
analysis to be performed. The Chairman is authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve an
Agreement for Additions to the 2005 Paving Contract
with Pyramid Paving & Contracting. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve Amendment
#2 to the Contract with Pyramid Paving Company
for the 2005 Paving Program.. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Proposed signal improvements at the Garfield/Midland
Roads intersection were discussed. Commissioner
Studders moved to approve the work to be performed
by the City of Midland with the Road Commission
to pay 75% of the costs. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #10-05-1 for the installation
of stop signs on Fraser Street at Grove Street.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands discussed the need to review insurance
language in our professional service agreements.
Commissioner Studders moved to table the matter.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to receive a Cash
Balance Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a Royalty
Revenue Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency two uncollected
accounts receivable for Ronald D. Blaisdell in
the amount of $217.01 and Rebecca J. Young in
the amount of $235.45. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Bids received and opened on June 22, 2005 for
One Hydrostatic Vibratory Roller were reviewed.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to award to Burke
Equipment Co., for their low bid price of $12,025.00.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you from M. Schultz for the Cheesetown Challenge.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a request from the Bay
County Fair Board for the use of a Bulldozer on
August 13, 2005. A Road Commission employee has
agreed to volunteer his time to operate the vehicle
and insurance will be provided by the Fair Board.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
request. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 6/11/05 through 6/24/05 in the
amount of $127,567.70 and longevity payout in
the amount of $138,588.75. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $518,654.84. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 292 through 05 310. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – Chip &
Seal Program Update – Paving Program Update.
A letter to the Bay City Times was presented
and reviewed.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:41 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
JULY 20, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:01 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Jim Lillo,
Assistant Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski,
Fraser; Terry Spegel, Hampton; and Sharon Stalsberg,
Pinconning; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee;
Mark Sohlden, Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Julie Bowker,
Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the July 7, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
T. Spegel – Complimented the Commission
for a fine job on road work in Hampton Township.
Commissioner Studders moved to authorize a review
of insurance language used in our professional
services agreements. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve Amendment
#3 to the Contract with Pyramid Paving Company
for the 2005 Paving Program. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for construction engineering
on the Wilder Road Resurfacing project. A Professional
Services Agreement will be drafted. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a request
from the Munger Volunteer Fireman Corp. for the
use of a vibratory roller. A road commission employee
will operate the equipment and insurance will
be provided. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Amendment
to the Employment Contract with the General Superintendent.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to appoint Julie
Bowker the Finance Director. A contract will be
negotiated. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for T. E. Super Construction Co. for
permit #05-562. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Shaw Contracting Co. for permit #04-477.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for T. E. Super Construction Co. for permit
#05-065. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Pyramid Paving for permit #03-211. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 6/25/05 through 7/8/05 in the
amount of $122,087.82. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $599,429.86. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 312 through 05 333. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Old Beaver
Road Bridge Bids Rejected and Rebid – Countywide
Paving Program Update – Chip & Seal
Program Update.
Mr. Lillo reported on the results of the traffic
study on the Garfield/Linwood intersection. No
changes are warranted at this time.
Commissioner Studders gave an update on Retirement
System funding. There is a proposal to provide
long term retirees with an extra check which would
require an actuarial study. Commissioner Studders
moved to authorize the Engineer-Manager to send
a letter requesting the study. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to rescind the July
20, 2005 bid opening for the Permit/Weighmaster
Building and to take bids on August 3, 2005. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to extend the bid
opening time until 9:40 a.m. for the Three Mile
Road Storm Sewer project. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Bids were received and opened for the Three
Mile Road Storm Sewer project. Commissioner Studders
moved to refer the bids for review. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
H. Dijak – M.D.O.T. hauling on local roads.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:47 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
3, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski,
Fraser; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison,
Kawkawlin Township Trustee; and Julie Bowker,
Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the July 20, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
T. Paige – Chip & Seal looks good
in Williams Township.
The State Park Drive/Old Kawkawlin Road intersection
study was discussed. Funding, Right-of-Way acquisition,
township input, and design plans still need to
be determined. Commissioner Studders moved to
approve using the northern most option presented
by Wade-Trim, Inc. on June 8, 2005. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Wilder Road Resurfacing project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from M.D.O.T.
awarding a safety grant for the Cass & Trumbull
intersection improvements. Commissioner Lewandowski
moved to receive the letter. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept an easement
for the Old Beaver Road Bridge from Brian &
Milissa Bladecki. The Chairman is authorized to
sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept three easements
for the N. Union Road Bridge project from L. &
S. Witucki, W. & D. Lijewski/J. Gwisdala Jr.,
and G. & D. Phillips. The Chairman is authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for McDowell & Assoc. for permit
#03-197. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Meylan Excavating for permit #04-442.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Shaw Contracting Co. for permit #05-193.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
RESOLUTION - M.D.O.T. - SIGNAL AGREEMENT
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a
Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control with
M.D.O.T. for the M-13 (Euclid) @ Midland Road
signal. The Chairman is authorized to sign for
the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #1-05-1 for the installation
of stop signs on Eddy Road at Smith Street. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to advertise
for an August 31, 2005 bid opening for the Mackinaw
Road Culvert Replacement project. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 7/9/05 through 7/22/05 in the
amount of $128,209.46. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $347,858.65. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05-311 and 05 334 through 05 352. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – Chip &
Seal Complete in Bay County, Going to Midland
County Next Week – Paving Program Update
– Wilder Road Resurfacing Update –
Old Beaver Road Bridge Watermain Problem - Kawkawlin
River Watershed Surface Runoff Meeting.
H. Dijak – Stated that meeting regarding
the Kawkawlin River Watershed would be considered
public education for the Storm Water Authority.
Questioned Three Mile Road Storm Water project.
Bids were received and opened for the Permit
Office. Commissioner Studders moved to refer the
bids for review. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:33
a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
17, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisor
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Jim Davison,
Kawkawlin Township Trustee; James Mindykowski,
Frankenlust Township resident; Mark Sohlden, Wade-Trim,
Inc.; Steve Neavling and Cathy Layman, The Bay
City Times; and Jim Lillo, Acting Clerk of the
Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the August 3, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
H. Dijak – Requested four-way stops at
various intersections and lowering of speed limits
after the death of a bicyclist at Mackinaw and
Amelith.
J. Edmands – Commented on MMUTCD standards
required for changing speed limits and installing
stop signs. Safety of the public is a prime concern
of the Road Commission.
M. Studders – Questioned whether construction
in the area could have been a factor in the accident.
The Mackinaw Road Culvert Replacement project
was discussed. Commissioner Studders moved to
delay setting a bid opening date until the MDEQ
permit is approved. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
ACCEPTANCE – BROOKSIDE SUBDIVISION NO.
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Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadways
within Brookside Subdivision No. 3, located in
Frankenlust Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release the
irrevocable letter of credit for the Brookside
Subdivision No. 3. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
ACCEPTANCE – RUEGER FARMS NO. 1 SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadways
within Rueger Farms No. 1 Subdivision, located
in Monitor Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to release the irrevocable
letter of credit for the Rueger Farms No. 1 Subdivision.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for on Joan Drive, located in Williams
Township. Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve
the commercial drive with a variance for acceleration
& deceleration lanes and curb & gutter.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for the Trumbull/Cass Intersection
Improvement project. A professional services agreement
will be drafted. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a proposal
from Wade-Trim, Inc. for the Garfield Road Bridge
project. A professional services agreement will
be drafted. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to hold a sealed
bid sale for various equipment. Bids will be received
through September 26, 2005. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
RESOLUTION – RENAME SKILL CENTER DRIVE
TO
BAY-ARENAC DRIVE
Commissioner Studders offered the following resolution
and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Skill Center Drive, from Two Mile Road
to Monitor Road, in Monitor Township, is a county
road under the control and jurisdiction of the
Road Commission [MCLA 560.226(1) (b)]; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that Skill Center Drive, located
in Section 13 of Monitor Township, is hereby renamed
Bay-Arenac Drive; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy
of this resolution be recorded with the Bay County
Register of Deeds within 30 days,
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commission Redmond moved to approve a contract
with SAMSA for computer support services. The
Chairman is authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Lee Wood
Contracting for permit #04-162. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 7/23/05 through 8/5/05 in the
amount of $123,567.26. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $788,786.36. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 353 through 05 371. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Chip &
Seal Complete in Bay County – Midland County
Chip & Seal to Begin August 22nd – Paving
Program Update – M.D.O.T. TWA’s Approved
– Mechanic Position.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:38 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
31, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:03 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; and Thomas Paige, Williams;
Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Thomas
Tippman, Frankenlust Township resident; and Julie
Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the August 17, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
T. Tippman – His son was killed in a bicycle
accident at Amelith and Mackinaw. He requested
a 4-way stop at this intersection.
RESOLUTION - M.D.O.T. - SIGNAL AGREEMENT
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Cost
Agreement for Traffic Signal Control with M.D.O.T.
for the M-13 (Huron) @ Beaver Road signal. The
Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign for
the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Cass Avenue/Trumbull Intersection Improvement
project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Williams Township for improvements to Eleven
Mile Road. Project is estimated at $64,610.00.
Schedule of Payments is: $32,305.00 due 12/15/05;
$16,153.00 due 12/15/06; and $16,152.00 due 12/15/07.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Williams Township for improvements to N.
Union Road. Project is estimated at $107,508.00.
Schedule of Payments is: $53,754.00 due 12/15/05;
$26,877.00 due 12/15/06; and $26,877.00 due 12/15/07.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to place an ad
in the Crime Stoppers program book. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Employment
Agreement with Julie Bowker who was appointed
Finance Director on August 17th. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Meylan Excavating for permit #02-127.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Lillo reported that the City of Bay City
will no longer maintain the county traffic signals
except for those along Wilder Road. Commissioner
Studders moved to advertise for a September 28,
2005 bid opening for Traffic Signal Maintenance.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to authorize the
Engineer-Manager to initiate the Federal Aid Buyout
process for the Rural Task Force Funds. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency two uncollected
accounts receivable for Brian P. Bradley in the
amount of $157.47 and for Crystal J. Sharp in
the amount of $1,552.40. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve an Agreement
with Frankenlust Township for improvements to
Three Mile Road. Project is estimated at $130,019.86.
Township share is $40,540.56. Schedule of Payments
is: $40,540.56 due 12/15/05. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Garfield Road Bridge project. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 8/6/05 through 8/19/05 in the
amount of $122,846.89. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $346,274.30. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Studders
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 372 through 05 387. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – Paving Program
Update – Chip & Seal Complete –
M.D.O.T. TWA’s.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 9:37 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and
Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin
Township Trustee; Jack Monroe, Beaver Township
resident; Thomas Tippman, Frankenlust Township
resident; Harold Sampier, Kawkawlin Township resident;
Steve Neavling, The Bay City Times; and Julie
Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the August 31, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
T. Tippman – Questioned status of Mackinaw/Amelith
4-way stop sign request.
H. Sampier – Complained about stone piled
too close to fence near his property. Purchase
of stone was questioned. Thanked the Board for
stone applied to shoulder of Old Kawkawlin Road.
T. Paige – Commended Road Commission for
chip & seal work done in the cemetery.
Mr. Edmands reported on the traffic study done
at the Mackinaw/Amelith intersection. The traffic
counts for north and south Mackinaw were approximately
9,000 cars each way while the count for east and
west Amelith were approximately 500 cars. There
have been three vehicle crashes in two years.
According to the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices this intersection does not warrant
a 4-way stop. Mr. Edmands reported on recent article
regarding problems associated with too many stop
signs. Commissioner Studders stated an extenuating
factor is the store located at this intersection.
Commissioner Redmond concurred. Commissioner Studders
moved to establish this intersection as a 4-way
stop. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Straits Corporation in Valley
Center Tech Park, located in Monitor Township.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the commercial
drive with a variance for acceleration and deceleration
lanes. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Three Mile Road Storm Sewer project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to appoint Luann
O’Laughlin to the Assistant Finance Director
position, Judi Deaton to the Account Clerk II
position, and Christine Witucki to the Computer
System Administrator position. The open Account
Clerk I position will be filled at a later date.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive and
post a thank you from the Bay County Fair Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
attendance of three employees to a Michigan Association
of Traffic Accident Investigators training course
in signing. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 8/20/05 through 9/2/05 in the
amount of $117,725.53. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $1,013,107.07. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 388 through 05 407. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – Project Updates:
N. Union Road Bridge, Old Beaver Road Bridge,
and Wilder Road Resurfacing – M.D.O.T. Euclid
Manhole Elevation Adjustment – Medicare
Part D Requirements.
R. Frederick – Mechanic position to be
filled from outside the bargaining unit. Applications
will be reviewed.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 9:35 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Terry
Spegel, Hampton; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Sharon
Stalsberg, Pinconning; Dick Gotfried, Hampton
Township resident; Steve Neavling, The Bay City
Times; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the September 14, 2005 meeting. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
Commissioner Redmond stated that stop signs
will be installed tomorrow on Mackinaw Road at
Amelith Road.
The Medicare Modernization Act was discussed.
A drug subsidy may be received for retirees. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to have Gabriel, Roeder, Smith
& Company perform the necessary actuarial
study. The Department of Water & Sewer will
share the information and costs. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to re-certify employees
in C.P.R. through the Red Cross for $30.00 each.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Keyes Trenching for permit #04-446. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Keyes Trenching for permit #05-096. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency an uncollected
accounts receivable for Aron Richardson in the
amount of $198.66. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a
Memorandum of Understanding (#2006-0033) with
M.D.O.T. for the Federal Aid Buyout of Rural Task
Force funds. The Chairman is authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Bids received and opened on July 20, 2005 for
the Three Mile Road Storm Sewer project were reviewed.
Commissioner Studders moved to award to Eric Construction,
for their low bid price of $103,213.00. The Chairman
is authorized to sign the Notice of Award for
the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
H. Dijak – Stated that she did not have
anything to do with the design of the project.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Contract
with Eric Construction, contractor on the Three
Mile Storm Sewer project. The Chairman and the
Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve to
issue a Notice to Proceed to Eric Construction,
contractor on the Three Mile Storm Sewer project.
The Chairman is authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Graham Construction Inc. for permit #04-568.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
G. Brandt – Questioned why the shoulders
on Salzburg Road were changed to gravel when the
road was resurfaced.
J. Lillo – Stated that the reduction of
MTF funds requires costs to be cut on paving projects.
T. Spegel – Borton Road paved shoulders
required a lot of work by the Dept. of Public
Works filling in ditches.
H. Dijak – Stated that paved shoulders
are being requested more and more and perhaps
a comparison of costs for gravel versus pavement
should be conducted.
J. Lillo – He will look at costs.
M. Crews – Questioned why stop signs were
going to be placed on Mackinaw Road when the study
did not indicate the necessity. He questioned
the placement of double yellow lines at some intersections.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 9/3/05 through 9/16/05 in the
amount of $114,267.64. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $427,253.06. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 408 through 05 430. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – MTF Decrease
Projected for 2006 – N. Union Road and Old
Beaver Road Bridges Update – Wilder Road
Resurfacing Update – Portsmouth Township
Request for Improvements to Munger Road with Saginaw
County Road Commission – M.D.O.T. TWA Work
– Midland County Hyrdroseeding.
H. Dijak – The Retirement System pension
multiplier is higher that offered by the private
sector. These costs and retiree health insurance
costs mean that less money can be spent on roads.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:38 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
12, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:01 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Dick
Gromaski, Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim
Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Dick Gotfried,
Hampton Township resident; and Julie Bowker, Clerk
of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the September 28, 2005 meeting. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
J. Dubay – Townline 16 ditching, a shared
project with Mt. Forest Township, has been delayed
for several years. Garfield Township would like
to use their held over ditching money for a different
project. A letter will be sent. Dust control efforts
were commended.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve County Traffic
Control Order #01-05-1 for the installation of
stop signs on Lincoln Road at Glendale Road. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve Change
Order #1 with Eric Construction, Inc., contractor
on the Three Mile Storm Sewer project. The Chairman
is authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Lillo discussed the Bay Area Storm Water
Authority. The City of Bay City has agreed to
join the authority. Commissioner Studders moved
to adopt the Restated Bay Area Storm Water Authority
Articles of Incorporation. The Chairman and the
Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
2006 budget schedule. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a Royalty
Revenue Report for the 3rd Quarter. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands stated that the Supervisory &
Administrative Personnel Contract requires that
a compensation study be performed in 2005. Commissioner
Redmond moved to approve a proposal from O. William
Rye & Co. The Engineer-Manager has the power
to act for the Board. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
Social Security Number Privacy Policy. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to receive and post
thank yous from Bay Arenac ISD and The Conservation
Fund. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 9/17/05 through 9/30/05 in the
amount of $115,651.02. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve bills
in the amount of $456,835.58. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 431 through 05 468. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – MTF Reduction
– Workers’ Compensation Third Party
Administrator Quotes – Bay County Treasurer
Investments.
General Superintendent Report – M.D.O.T.
TWA Work Complete – Crush & Shape Program
Started – Monitor DDA Emergency Snow Removal
Contract – CDL Regulation Changes.
Bids were received and opened for Traffic Signal
Maintenance. Commissioner Studders moved to award
to J. Ranck Electric, Inc. the only bidder. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands discussed retirement system funding.
Commissioner Redmond moved to fund the retirement
system with the mandatory contributions only.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
The Road Name Sign Program was discussed and
is continuing.
Speed limit signs on Amelith were discussed.
Mr. Frederick stated that from US-10 to Freeland
Road there are nine 50 m.p.h. signs on each side.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:45 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,
2005 SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 10:04
a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman,
Gerald Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
Commissioner Studders moved to table the approval
of the minutes of the regular meeting of October
12, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to cancel the Consulting
Agreement with S & B Consulting Services LLC
as per section 13 of the contract dated June 9,
2004. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
The abandonment of Edwin Street, located in
Fraser Township, adopted on August 18, 1981, was
discussed. The resolution reads as follows: Edwin
Street, East of Elevator Road (Ernest Street).
The petition for abandonment requests east of
Elevator Road. Commissioner Studders moved to
amend the resolution to read as follows: Edwin
Street, East of Elevator Road (Esther Street).
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
A list of conferences was reviewed. The maximum
number of attendees was determined for each conference.
The attendance of commissioners at any conference
will be voted on at a meeting prior to the conference.
The Credit Card Policy was reviewed. Commissioner
Redmond moved to have staff prepare revisions
for a future meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
The Travel Regulations were reviewed. Commissioner
Redmond moved to have staff prepare revisions
for a future meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Cell phone usage was discussed. Commissioner
Studders moved to discontinue the accounts for
the commissioners and replace the phones with
pagers. The accounts may be converted to be billed
directly to the commissioner at their discretion.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
A Third Party Administrator for Workers’
Compensation was discussed. The County is going
out for bids for the 2006 year. The County Road
Association offers a self-insurance fund similar
to that used for liability insurance. Commissioner
Studders moved to accept the proposal from the
ASU Group for the County Road Association Self-Insurance
Fund (CRASIF). Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting
until Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:20
a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
26, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Jim Lillo,
Assistant Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Gary Brandt,
Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison,
Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Dick Gotfried, Hampton
Township resident; Mark Sohlden, Wade-Trim, Inc.;
Jeff Hunt, Jeff Hunt Insurance; Dennis Banaszak,
Wilcox Professional Services; and Julie Bowker,
Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of October 12, 2005 and
the special meeting of October 21, 2005. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
Commissioner Redmond discussed some proposed
revisions to the Travel Policy including maximum
meal allowances and the mileage rate tied to the
IRS allowance. Mr. Edmands stated that revisions
will be reviewed by legal counsel.
ACCEPTANCE – EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION SOUTH
Commissioner Studders moved to accept the roadways
within Eastwood Subdivision South, located in
Williams Township, into the Bay County Road System
for maintenance. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Anthony Gushow & Sons, Inc.
for permit #00-237. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Mr. Edmands presented proposed plans for a Commercial
Drive access for Jeff Hunt Insurance on Wilder
Road, located in Bangor Township. Mr. Hunt has
been unable to obtain easements from adjoining
property owners. Commissioner Studders moved to
approve the commercial drive with a variance for
acceleration and deceleration lanes. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve a
proposal from Wade- Trim, Inc. for the Midland
Road Resurfacing project. A professional services
agreement will be drafted. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve Change
Order #2 (Final) with Eric Construction, Inc.,
contractor on the Three Mile Storm Sewer project.
The Chairman is authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for DeShano Construction for permit #05-116.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands presented letters from Garfield
and Mt. Forest Townships requesting to redirect
the ditching funds set aside for Townline 16 Road.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve allowing
the townships to use the funds on other ditching
needs. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
ACCEPTANCE – EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Studders moved to accept the roadways
within Eastwood Subdivision, located in Williams
Township, into the Bay County Road System for
maintenance. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 10/1/05 through 10/14/05 in
the amount of $114,700.97. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $294,854.61. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 469 through 05 494. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Engineer-Manager's Report – Wilder Road
Completion Date November 11th – Crush &
Shape Program Update – Rumble Strips to
be Installed on Mackinaw Road at Amelith –
Wilder Road Railroad Crossing Improvements East
of Tiernan Road – M.D.O.T. Culvert Line
Projects – Night Patrol Posting –
Salt Purchases.
H. Dijak – Requested a Roads Committee
meeting in the near future.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:35 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:03 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Gary
Brandt, Monitor; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning;
and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison and Melvin
McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustees; Erich Smith,
Wade-Trim, Inc.; Dick Gotfried, Hampton Township
resident; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the October 26, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
The temporary placement of rumble strips on
Mackinaw Road at Amelith Road were discussed.
Two complaints have been received.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the Final
Plat for Liberty Square Residential Subdivision,
Phase 1, located in Bangor Township. An irrevocable
letter of credit has been issued to insure completion
of the remaining items. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Liquid Calcium
Chloride Sales, Inc. requesting an increase from
$65.00 per hour to $75.00 per hour for pumping
the salt retention basins and the monitor well.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the
price increase. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a Professional
Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc., for the
Midland Road Resurfacing project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive a
letter from Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority
thanking the Road Commission for recent culvert
extension projects on Kiesel Road. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency an uncollected
accounts receivable for Brandon M. Dominowski
in the amount of $133.52. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for Malley Transport for permit #05-021.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for DeShano Construction for permit
#04-567. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to release a bond
held for J. R. Heineman & Sons for permit
#02-237. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Meylan Excavating for permit #00-341.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Mr. Edmands discussed a recent train derailment
on Wilder Road east of Patterson. There is no
alternate exit beyond the tracks and a bypass
lane was necessary. Commissioner Lewandowski moved
to approve an Agreement with Lake State Railway
for the construction of a bypass lane along Wilder
Road. The project is estimated at $2,600.00. The
Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign
for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 10/15/05 through 10/28/05 in
the amount of $119,732.76. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $657,765.59. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 495 through 05 517. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – 2006 Budget
– Policy Review.
H. Dijak – Requested an invoice list be
available at the meeting.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 9:32 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 23, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:03 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer
Representative: Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors
– Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Gary Brandt, Monitor;
and Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin
Township Trustee; Jeff Mayes, State Representative;
Sue Pike, Monitor Township DDA; and Jim Lillo,
Acting Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the November 9, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
J. Mayes – Local government visit. Jobs
package, tough year for state budget, value of
service should be explained to public, fuel alternatives,
and expansion of the road board.
D. Gromaski – Requested repairs to the
Mosher Road Bridge be split 50/50 with the road
commission.
J. Edmands – Stated that problem was found
when structure was recently inspected. He agreed
with needed repairs and with the proposed cost
share.
ACCEPTANCE – BAY MEADOWS SITE CONDOMINIUMS
Commissioner Studders moved to accept the roadways
within Bay Meadows Site Condominium, located in
Frankenlust Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
The proposed 2005 Budget Adjustments were reviewed.
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive the
report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
The proposed 2006 Budget was reviewed. Commissioner
Studders moved to receive the report. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved approve and sign
the Title Sheet for the Mackinaw Road Bridge project.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise for
a December 21, 2005 bid opening for the Mackinaw
Road Bridge project. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to advertise
for a December 21, 2005 bid opening for the Permit/Dispatch/Weighmaster
Office. A question regarding prevailing wages
will be answered before the advertisement is placed.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve an Agreement
with Kawkawlin Township for improvements to Boutell
Road. Project is estimated at $14,021.02. Township
share is $7,010.51. Schedule of Payments is: $7,010.51
due 12/15/05. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Shaw Contracting Co. for permit
#05-332. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the request
by Fraser Township to split costs to replace Mosher
Road Bridge. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 10/29/05 through 11/11/05 in
the amount of $119,040.84. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $424,640.79. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 518 through 05 534. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Engineer-Manager's Report – N. Union Road
Bridge Update, Delay in Paving Until Spring of
2006.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:45 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2005 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, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Terry
Watson, Bangor; Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick
Gromaski, Fraser; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Thomas
Paige, Williams; Dick Bishop, Bangor Township
Trustee; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin Township Trustee;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the November 23, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT – None
ACCEPTANCE – NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Studders moved to accept the roadways
within Nottingham Forest Subdivision, located
in Bangor Township, into the Bay County Road System
for maintenance. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to rescind Traffic
Control Order P-09-127-81 with prohibited parking
on a section of Garfield Road. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to rescind Traffic
Control Order P-09-175-91 with prohibited parking
on a section of Cody-Estey Road. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to rescind Traffic
Control Order P-09-132-95 with prohibited parking
on a section of Cody-Estey Road. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to rescind Traffic
Control Order P-09-135-95 with prohibited parking
on a section of Seven Mile Road. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Proposed revisions to the Employee Hiring and
Selection Procedure and the Nepotism Policy were
reviewed. Commissioner Studders moved to refer
the proposed revisions to a board meeting at which
the attorney can be present. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the Annual
Overweight and Overwidth Permit for Road Commission
vehicles. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a letter from Republic
Services Northern Michigan requesting to extend
their prices for trash removal for the west district
yard. Commissioner Studders moved to approve the
extension. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Quotes for fuel delivery to the district garages
were reviewed. Commissioner Lewandowski moved
to award fuel delivery to Karbowski Oil Company
for their low quote of $0.05 over rack. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to write off and
turn over to the collection agency an uncollected
accounts receivable for James A. Dishaw in the
amount of $243.87. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the following
meeting schedule for 2006:
PUBLIC NOTICE 2006
The regular meetings of the Board of County Road
Commissioners, County of Bay, Michigan, will be
held in their main office at 2600 E. Beaver Road,
Kawkawlin, Michigan, on the following dates in
2006 at the posted times:
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4 9:00 a.m. THURSDAY, JULY
6 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY
19 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
2 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
16 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
30 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
13 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
27 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
11 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
25 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
8 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
22 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
6 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
20 9:00 a.m.
The meetings held at these posted times shall
be to conduct the business of the Road Department.
The business of the Department of Water &
Sewer will be conducted at meetings to begin immediately
following the adjournment of the Road Department
meetings.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive a thank
you for shoulder repair. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
The proposed 2005 Budget Adjustments were reviewed.
Commissioner Studders moved to receive the report.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
The proposed 2006 Budget was reviewed. Commissioner
Lewandowski moved to receive the report and to
hold a Public Hearing on December 21, 2005 at
9:45 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
ACCEPTANCE – FISHERVILLE FARMS SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadways
within Fisherville Farms Subdivision, located
in Williams Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
ACCEPTANCE – CARTER RIDGE SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to accept the
roadways within Carter Ridge Subdivision, located
in Williams Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Mr. Edmands presented a request for time extension
on a permit for Job Site Services for a Wilder
Road commercial driveway access. Commissioner
Studders moved to grant an extension until May
6, 2006. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to release a bond
held for Corrado Contracting for permit #05-373.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to release a
bond held for Mid-State Earthworks for permit
#04-007. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 11/12/05 through 11/25/05 in
the amount of $143,315.51. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $355,266.53. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 535 through 05 554. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Workers’
Compensation Third Party Administrator CRASIF
– Website Upgrade – M.D.O.T. TWA’s
– Cass & Trumbull Intersection Improvements
Update – Midland Road Resurfacing Update.
H. Dijak – Discussed M-84 signs for access
roads, Delta Road drainage problem, and sign on
I-75 for M-13.
J. Lillo – Mackinaw Road Bridge bid opening
on December 21st.
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 9:43 a.m.:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
21, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission,
Road Department, was called to order at 9:04 a.m.,
at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald
Redmond.
Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders,
& Robert Lewandowski
Also present were: Road Commission Representatives:
John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Randy Frederick,
General Superintendent; and Jim Lillo, Assistant
Engineer; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative:
Ken Miller, Director; Supervisors – Hilda
Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Ben
DuRussell, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and
Thomas Paige, Williams; Jim Davison, Kawkawlin
Township Trustee; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.;
and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes
of the December 7, 2005 meeting. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
PUBLIC INPUT
B. DuRusell – Heavy trucks are causing
severe damage to chip & seal roads. Enforcement
of weight limits was requested.
D. Gromaski – Wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the 2005
Final Budget and Adjustments as presented:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT BUDGET FINAL
BUDGET AMENDMENTS BUDGET
REVENUES:
MTF - ENGINEERING $10,000 $0 $10,000
- PRIMARY 4,700,000 -650,000 4,050,000
- LOCAL 1,800,000 -170,000 1,630,000
- PRIMARY URBAN 1,060,000 -185,000 875,000
- LOCAL URBAN 240,000 -39,500 200,500
STATE OTHER - CRITICAL BRIDGE 0 0 0
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 0 0
- STP BUYOUT 400,000 196,000 596,000
FEDERAL - URBAN 0 0 0
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 0 0
- CRITICAL BRIDGE 1,149,500 -1,149,500 0
- STP URBAN 640,000 -640,000 0
- STP ENHANCEMENT 0 0 0
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE 1,162,000 188,000
1,350,000
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE 100,000 160,000 260,000
COUNTY RAISED REVENUE - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 2,000,000 1,400,000 3,400,000
INTEREST EARNED - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 0 0 0
- ROAD 48,000 7,000 55,000
GAIN/LOSS ON EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL 100,000 -15,000
85,000
SALVAGE SALES – ROAD 50,000 500 5,500
PROPERTY RENTALS – ROAD 60,000 8,000 68,000
PERMIT FEES 30,000 12,000 42,000
OTHER 22,000 2,000 24,000
TOTAL REVENUES $13,526,500 $-875,500 $12,651,000
EXPENDITURES:
CONSTRUCTION - PRIMARY $0 $0 $0
- LOCAL 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000
HEAVY MAINTENANCE - PRIMARY 4,147,000 -1,647,000
2,500,000
- LOCAL 1,535,000 -235,000 1,300,000
STRUCTURES & BRIDGES - PRIMARY 275,000 -250,000
25,000
- LOCAL 1,523,840 -1,313,840 210,000
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - PRIMARY 1,300,000 200,000
1,500,000
- LOCAL 1,900,000 200,000 2,100,000
TRAFFIC SERVICES - PRIMARY 200,000 50,000 250,000
- LOCAL 100,000 25,000 125,000
SNOW & ICE CONTROL - PRIMARY 600,000 350,000
950,000
- LOCAL 250,000 250,000 500,000
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE - ROAD 1,162,000 188,000
1,350,000
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE 100,000 160,000 260,000
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE – NET 135,000 -335,000
-200,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY - NET ROAD 238,000 -328,000 -90,000
ADMINISTRATIVE - PRIMARY 450,000 -30,000 420,000
- LOCAL 300,000 0 300,000
INTEREST EXPENSE - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 0 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $14,715,840 $ -1,715,840 $13,000,000
NET INCREASE (-DECREASE) $ -1,189,340 $ 840,340
$ -349,000
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 4,101,121 4,101,121
ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 2,911,781 $3,752,121
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
ACCEPTANCE – RUEGER FARMS SUBDIVISION,
PHASE 2
Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the roadways
within Rueger Farms Subdivision, Phase 2, located
in Monitor Township, into the Bay County Road
System for maintenance. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #04-05-1 for the installation
of stop signs on Coggins Road at Kaiser Road.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve County
Traffic Control Order #04-05-2 for the installation
of stop signs on Coggins Road at Kaiser Road.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve an
Agreement with Fraser Township for improvements
to Mosher Road. Project is estimated at $40,000.00.
Township share is $20,000.00. Schedule of Payments
is: $20,000 due 4/1/06. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Redmond moved to hold a Public
Hearing on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 9:30
a.m. for proposed revisions to the Truck Oversize,
Overweight Permits and Guidelines Policy. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to approve proposed
revisions to the Travel Policy. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to receive a
Township Invoice Status Report. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve an
Engagement Letter with Stewart, Beauvais, &
Whipple for the 2005 year audit. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Commissioner Studders moved to receive and post
a thank you for snow removal. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 11/26/05 through 12/09/05 in
the amount of $141,479.35. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to approve bills
in the amount of $245,584.36. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders & Redmond
Nays: Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits
05 555 through 05 559. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Engineer-Manager's Report – Policy Revision
Review.
General Superintendent’s Report –
Expensive December for Snow Removal.
Bids were received and opened for the Mackinaw
Road Bridge Project and the Permit Office. Commissioner
Redmond moved to refer the bids for review. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
Commissioner Studders moved to open the Public
Hearing to review the 2006 Budget. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote at 9:45 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
The 2006 Budget was reviewed.
T. Paige – Thanked the Board for the Building
Better Local Roads Program.
Commissioner Studders moved to close the Public
Hearing. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote
at 9:55 a.m.:
Yeas: Studders, Redmond, & Lewandowski
Commissioner Redmond moved to adopt the 2006
Budget:
BAY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
2006 BUDGET
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ESTIMATED RECOMMENDED
PRIOR YEAR CURRENT YEAR BUDGET
REVENUES: 12/31/04 12/31/05 2006
MTF - ENGINEERING $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
- PRIMARY 4,997,352 4,050,000 3,780,000
- LOCAL 1,978,905 1,630,000 1,600,000
- PRIMARY URBAN 1,108,235 875,000 900,000
- LOCAL URBAN 253,037 200,500 200,000
STATE OTHER - CRITICAL BRIDGE 0 0 0
- ECONOMIC DEVELOP. 0 0 0
- STP BUYOU 393,971 596,000 400,000
FEDERAL AID - FEMA SNOW STORM 0 0 0
- CRITICAL BRIDGE 1,317,634 0 0
- STP URBAN 0 0 510,000
- STP ENHANCEMENT 0 0 200,000
- STP RURAL 0 0 0
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE 1,484,660 1,350,000
1,200,000
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE 129,188 260,000 100,000
COUNTY RAISED REVENUE - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 2,386,261 3,400,000 2,000,000
INTEREST EARNED - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 0 0 0
- ROAD 49,208 55,000 60,000
GAIN/LOSS ON EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL 84,860 85,000
100,000
SALVAGE SALES – ROAD 7,516 5,500 5,000
PROPERTY RENTALS 61,736 68,000 60,000
PERMIT FEES 33,331 42,000 30,000
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER 23,498 24,000 25,000
TOTAL REVENUES $14,319,392 $12,651,000 $11,180,000
EXPENDITURES:
CONSTRUCTION - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 902,583 1,500,000 500,000
HEAVY MAINTENANCE - PRIMARY 3,517,881 2,500,000
4,001,000
- LOCAL 2,010,522 1,300,000 1,595,000
STRUCTURES & BRIDGES - PRIMARY 503,260 25,000
421,200
- LOCAL 1,391,530 210,000 6,000
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - PRIMARY 915,028 1,500,000
1,180,000
- LOCAL 1,861,479 2,100,000 1,692,500
TRAFFIC SERVICES - PRIMARY 271,179 250,000 180,000
- LOCAL 140,779 125,000 90,000
SNOW & ICE CONTROL - PRIMARY 953,850 950,000
540,000
- LOCAL 500,219 500,000 225,000
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE - ROAD 1,423,824 1,350,000
1,200,000
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE 129,188 260,000 100,000
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE – NET -252,258 -200,000
135,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY – NET ROAD -7,855 -90,000
11,000
OTHER EXPENDITURES:
ADMINISTRATIVE - PRIMARY 524,507 420,000 450,000
- LOCAL 579,494 300,000 300,000
INTEREST EXPENSE - PRIMARY 0 0 0
- LOCAL 0 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $15,365,210 $13,000,000 $12,626,700
NET INCREASE (-DECREASE) $-1,045,818 $-349,000
$-1,446,700
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $5,146,939 $4,101,121 $3,752,121
ENDING FUND BALANCE $4,101,121 $3,752,121 $2,305,421
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Lewandowski, & Studders
There being no further business before the Board,
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the
meeting until Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 9:00
a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at
9:56 a.m.:
Yeas: Lewandowski, Studders, & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board
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