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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

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
Excused:Michael Rivard

Also present were:Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; Cory Wale, Assistant Engineer; and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Supervisors – George Augustyniak, Fraser; William Tacey, Hampton Township; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Mike Niederquell; Wade-Trim, Inc.; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Justin Engel, Bay City Times; Residents of Westgate Subdivision; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2012 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Commissioner Gromaski moved to renew a Contract with SAMSA for computer support and maintenance. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Agreement #R-2012-02, with McDowell Construction, L.L.C. for the services and equipment detailed for Garfield Road Bridge project. Total Estimated Cost is $26,580.00. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Agreement #8-2012-02, with Kawkawlin Township for crush and shape on River Road. Total Estimated Cost is $55,068.00. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to release a bond held for Boufford Builders for permit #11-274. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to release a bond held for Fisher Contracting for permit #11-040. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet
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Commissioner Rivet moved to receive Workers’ Compensation Honor Roll Award. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 8/25/12 through 9/7/12 in the amount of $114,838.83. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $647,602.19. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 12-209 through 12-234. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Gromaski & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Review of Healthcare costs for current and prior year – Credit card report – Westgate Subdivision storm sewer review – Countywide paving project status – Salzburg Road project status – Eleven Mile Road project status – Garfield Road Bridge project status – Chip & seal status – 9/18/12 Chamber Leadership Meeting – Annual Report review meeting scheduled for 10/4/12 at 10:00

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Commercial Drive Permit on Monitor Road for Bayfield Assisted Living. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – M. Niederquell commended BCRC for timeliness of pavement markings.
D. Bragiel commended BCRC for Workers’ Comp Award.
G. Augustyniak had questions about the deterioration of the concrete on Garfield Road bridge currently being replaced.
M. McNally questioned bridge on Beaver Road and 4 Mile.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:35 a.m.:
Yeas:Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by:Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board
Approved by: Richard S. Gromaski, Chairman of the Board