WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 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
Excused: 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 and Mark Galus, Superintendent, Fraser; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2012 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet
PUBLIC INPUT – G. Brandt questioned railroad ties on 3 Mile & Midland Road
D. Bragiel questioned tree removal on Beaver Road
Commissioner Rivet moved to adopt the Performance Resolution for MDOT Annual Permit as presented. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski
Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Engagement Letter with Stewart Beauvais & Whipple CPA Firm for Audit Services for year ending December 31, 2012. Chairman is authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet
Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the following meeting schedule for 2012:
PUBLIC NOTICE 2013
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 2013 at the posted times:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 ‑ 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 ‑ 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 ‑ 9:00 a.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 ‑ 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: Rivet & Gromaski
Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Bond Release for Job Site Services. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet
Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 11/3/12 through 11/16/12 in the amount of $117,089.44. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet
Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $409,186.91. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski
Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 12-283 through 12-289. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet
Engineer-Manager’s Report – MTF History update – Beaver Road Project status – Midland Road Project status – Sign Grant project is close to completion – Grant application status – Rural Task Force meeting; waiting for 2013 budget from MDOT – Budget status – M-25 Road closure.
PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned permit letter usually provided; BCRC is waiting for MDOT.
P. Wasek thanked J. Lillo for attendance at recent MDOT meeting in Williams Township. He commented on need to contact legislature for increased road funding.
There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:29 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Jackie McCarthy Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board