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MARCH 24, 2010

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 & Edward Rivet
Excused: Richard Gromaski

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Ken Miller, Director, Bill Schubert and Thomas Paige; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2010 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Mr. Lillo requested Board to sign the contract with Wade-Trim for Construction Engineering associated with the Wilder Road Concrete Repair Project. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond

Mr. Lillo presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Jim Allen’s retirement. Board is approved to sign. These will be presented to all future retirees.

Bids were received and opened for the Annual Materials. Commissioner Rivet moved to refer for review. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve MDOT Contract for the 2010 Hotchkiss Chip Seal Road Project in Frankenlust, Monitor and Williams Townships. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve MDOT Contract for the 2010 Seven Mile Road Project in Monitor Township. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond
Mr. Lillo presented a letter from Union Local #1096 requesting 10 hour days from May 3, 2010 through September 2, 2010. Commissioner Rivet moved to approve. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 2/27/10 through 3/12/10 in the amount of $119,913.42. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $279,902.68. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits 10-027 through 10-031. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Overtime report – Mailbox reimbursement cost comparison discussed – Cash flow projection discussed – Safe routes to school, Kiesel and Two Mile, Bangor Township to start in June – Wilder Road railroad tracks to be removed and replaced this year, detour will be necessary – M-84 bridge over I-75 was removed – Weight restrictions expected to be lifted next week – Beaver Road project progress discussed.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:00 a.m.
Yeas: Rivet & Redmond
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Jackie McCarthy Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board