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NOVEMBER 17, 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, Richard Gromaski
Excused: Edward Rivet

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Thomas Paige, Director, Paul Colbeck, Water Superintendent, Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; George Augustyniak, Fraser; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Mike Rivard, Future Commissioner; Jeff Hansen, LAN; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2010 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – M. Rivard offered appreciation for the service of Chairman Redmond and was introduced.

Mr. Lillo presented a Bridge Plan of Action Proposal from Wade-Trim which would extend our current Level 2 Scour Contract to include completion of bridge Plan of Actions (POA’s). Commissioner Gromaski moved to accept the Plan of Action Agreement with Wade-Trim. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Redmond

Mr. Lillo presented quotes received for fuel for above ground storage tanks. Commissioner Redmond moved to accept the quote from Karbowski Oil Company which is $0.05 over rack. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Gromaski

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the purchase of two tandem trucks with components from the 2011 budget. These trucks would not have to be paid for until we are into 2011 budget year. The existing trucks would be traded in or sold outright. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 10/23/10 through 11/5/10 in the amount of $120,987.12. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve bills in the amount of $395,109.75. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits 10-232 through 10-239. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Credit card report – Kinney Road bridge status – Wilder Road project had patches completed last week – Crush & shape projects completed – Budget projection and future projects through 2015 discussed – Healthcare meeting with Kevin Elliot scheduled for 11/23 – Residential Driveway Policy to be updated – MDOT meeting here 11/12; $50,000 decrease in State Trunkline budget for FY 2011 and State projects discussed.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Gromaski moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:50 a.m.
Yeas: Redmond & Gromaski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Jackie McCarthy Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board