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JUNE 12, 2013

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 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; Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; and Tom Kramer General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Ronald Robbins, Beaver; Ronald Campbell, Frankenlust; 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; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned about weather conditions for chip seal.
R. Robbins requested invoices for 25% down payment.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to sign a BCRC Professional Services Agreement for the Old Kawkawlin Road Improvements to Wade-Trim; total fee of $99,990.65 with BCRC share of $20,000. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to sign a BCRC Professional Services Agreement for the Patterson Road Improvements to Wade-Trim; total fee of $61,320.92 with BCRC share of $12,300. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to appoint the Engineer-Manager as the Bay County Road Commission’s official voting member and designate Cory Wale, PE as the alternate voting member for both the MATS Technical and Policy Committees for FY 2013. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the true copy of the Final Plat for Liberty Square Subdivision No. 2, Bangor Township. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to adopt BCATS Local Funding Resolution. Chairman to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to file for an Engineering Reimbursement for $10,000 from M.D.O.T. The Board and the Clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive Township Agreement Schedule. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

The Engineer-Manager and Finance Director presented the 2012 Annual Report. Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive and distribute the report and put a link to the report on the website. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve Bond Release #047774-66287911 for Acme Septic Tank Co. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve Bond Release #66288871 for Acme Septic Tank Co. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 5/18/13 through 5/31/13 in the amount of $124,136.11. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $310,729.52. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve permits 13-106 through 13-129. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Rivard

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Shaw Contracting won bid for Beaver Road Project; Pre-Con Meeting on 6/21 with 6/25 open house meeting for public at Kawkawlin Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. – Midland Road project status – North Union project status – Grants received for 2014 bridge rehabilitation – Chip Seal began today and seal blend is available – Passing of Kipp Meisel, dispatcher; condolences expressed – Signing to be reviewed near recent accident off Kawkawlin River Drive.
PUBLIC INPUT – T. Watson requested additional sign near recent accident.
M. McNally questioned markings on M-13
G. Brandt questioned buried cable work on Midland Road and resident complaints for current Midland Road project.
T. Foret requested information for Quanicassee MDOT project.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:50 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivard, Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

 

Jackie McCarthy Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board