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AUGUST 7, 2013

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013                   ROAD                    REGULAR MEETING

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

Roll Call:         Richard Gromaski, Edward Rivet & Michael Rivard

Also present were:      Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; Cory Wale, Assistant Engineer; and Tom Kramer General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Ronald Campbell, Frankenlust; Mark Galus, Fraser; Ms. Laura Reynolds, Gibson; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Mike Niederquell; Wade-Trim, Inc.; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; Donna Leitermann, Bangor Treasurer; Kimberly Day, Garfield Clerk; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2013 meeting.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – D. Bragiel questioned Beaver Road project.

G. Brandt mentioned complaints from Briar Hills Subdivision.

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Commercial Drive Access Request for Winford Properties, Williams Township.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve Commercial Drive Access Request for Tri-City Sports Complex, Williams Township.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve and sign Title Sheet for Liberty Square Subdivision No. 2 in Bangor Township.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to award Roof Replacement on building #11 to Universal Roofing for $30,220.00.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to refer bids for As Needed Guardrail Repair for review and approval at next meeting.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve to place ad and take bids for painting salt sheds at East, West & North BCRC locations.  Bids will be opened on August 21, 2013 at 9:15.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve to place ad and take bids for painting metal roofs on three storage buildings at west side location and east side truck garage exterior painting.  Bids will be opened on August 21, 2013 at 9:15.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Duane Jacobs was presented with a certificate for his retirement on 8/16/13 after 30 years of service with appreciation expressed from management and the Commissioners. 

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 7/13/13 through 7/26/13 in the amount of $114,311.79.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $330,823.49.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve permits 13-160 through 13-172.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Engineer-Manager’s Report – MTF Update – Midland Road Project status – Beaver Road Project status – North Union Project status – Chip & Seal update – CRASIF Award received for low claims – Refund expected from MCRCSIP.

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive CRASIF reward and display.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas:   Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned Tebo Drain closure and tree removal on Kitchen Road.

P. Wasek commented on need for Garfield Road widening and staffing level at BCRC.

G. Brandt questioned contractors on Midland Road.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.  Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:55 a.m.:

Yeas:   Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by:                                        Approved by:

Jackie McCarthy                                                         Richard S. Gromaski

Clerk of the Board                                                      Chairman of the Board