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JUNE 15, 2011

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

Roll Call: Richard Gromaski, Edward Rivet & Michael Rivard

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Thomas Paige, Director, Bradd Maki, Water Superintendent; Supervisors – George Augustyniak, Fraser; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Tom Levengood, Bay City Water Plant; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2011 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – D. Bragiel requested status of Beaver Road Project; this will be postponed until 2012 due to design difficulties.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Agreement #7-2011-02, with Hampton Township for various repairs. Project is estimated at $126,800.00. Building Better Local Roads is $20,000. Total Estimated Cost is $106,800. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Agreement #9-2011-02, with Merritt Township for various repairs. Project is estimated at $123,950.00. Building Better Local Roads is $20,000. Total Estimated Cost is $103,950. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve Agreement #12-2011-02, with Pinconning Township for various repairs. Project is estimated at $40,500.00. Building Better Local Roads is $20,000. Total Estimated Cost is $20,500. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

The Engineer-Manager and Finance Director presented the 2010 Annual Report. Commissioner Rivet moved to receive and distribute the report and put a link to the report on the website. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Agreement #13-2011-01, with Portsmouth Township for seal blend. Project is estimated at $15,000.00. Township Share is $15,000. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve the revision of Cafeteria Benefit Plan Schedule A. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 5/21/11 through 6/3/11 in the amount of $119,586.75. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve bills in the amount of $231,096.45. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve permits 11-117 through 11-129. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Credit card report – Cash flow projection – Midland Road Project status – State Park Bridge Project results – Kinney Road Bridge Project to start 6/21 – Status of policies in progress – Chip & Seal projects have begun – Traffic signal at Old Kawkawlin & State Park Drive status.

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Brandt requested additional agreement for another crush and shape project.
P. Wasek questioned about bridge repairs.
Mr. Niederquell questioned pavement markings.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:45 a.m. 
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

 

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