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DECEMBER 14, 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 Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Bradd Maki, Water Superintendent; and Jim Marter, Accounting Manager; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; George Augustyniak, Fraser; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Tom Levengood, Bay City Water Plant; Ann Gasta and Don Gerow, Representing the Qualifier Marathon; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee, and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the November 30, 2011 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – D. Schabel, P. Wasek, M. McNally, G. Brandt questioned certain road concerns for 2012 in their townships.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive presentation for 5/20/12 Tri-County Marathon “The Qualifier”, move to refer to a future meeting for consideration as to the BCRC’s level of participation in the event. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve and forward a BCRC Professional Services Agreement to Wade-Trim for signatures for the Cody-Estey Road Project at a proposed cost of $15,606.66. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Preliminary Plat for Maple Ridge Subdivision in Hampton Township. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve to extend bid pricing for 2012 with Karbowski Oil for fuel for above ground tanks. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Mr. Frederick discussed quotes received for County Dumpster Service for 2012. Commissioner Gromaski moved to award to Republic Services for their low quote of $161.28 per month for two dumpsters emptied once per week. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

A draft of the proposed 2012 Budget was presented and reviewed. Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive the proposed 2012 Budget draft. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

A draft of the proposed 2011 Budget Adjustments were presented and reviewed. Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive the report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve to hold Public Hearing on December 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. for Road & 10:00 a.m. for DWS for 2012 Budget. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Engagement Letter with the Chairman for Audit Services for Year Ending December 31, 2011. Chairman is authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve a cash bond refund of $20,053.97 to Jordan Development Company, LLC. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Mrs. McCarthy presented a Township Invoice Status Report & Township Agreement Schedule. Commissioner Rivet moved to receive. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Professional Service Industry, Inc. (PSI) to perform the geotechnical design services for Cody Estey Road detailed in their scope and fee proposal at a cost of $3,795.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve the following meeting schedule for 2012:

PUBLIC NOTICE 2012

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 2012 at the posted times:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 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: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 11/19/11 through 12/2/11 in the amount of $123,148.02. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $223,619.49. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve permits 11-313 through 11-321. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Credit card report – Wade Trim overhead rate detail – Overtime report – 12/7/11 – Rural Task Force meeting update regarding funding changes – Quit Claim Deeds received for small parcels from Hampton Township (in Fraser Township) – Road abandonment status: Fisher Road between Carter and Eleven Mile Road and a portion of the Straits Drive right-of-way at Mackinaw Road – 1/10/12 Regional Task Force meeting in Saginaw – Salzburg Road status.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Agreement #8-2011-03, with Kawkawlin Township for ditching on Boutell Road. Total Estimated Cost is $4,000.00. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned road status.

P. Wasek questioned MDOT funding near airport in his township.

M. Haranda – questioned Cody Estey Road classification.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:20 a.m.:

Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by: Jackie McCarthy Clerk of the Board

Approved by: Richard S. Gromaski Chairman of the Board