FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Posted on February 5, 2014 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014 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 & Michael Rivard

Excused: Edward Rivet

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; and Tom Kramer General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Supervisors – Mark Galus, Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2014 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve MDOT Contract for 2014 North Union Road Rehabilitation Project, North Union Road – Two Mile Road to Euclid Avenue (M-13), Bangor Township. Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote: Yeas: Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve request to issue a BCRC credit card to Cory Wale, PE, Civil Tech II/County Engineer. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 1/11/14 through 1/24/14 in the amount of $123,143.64. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $186,189.65. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 14-017 through 14-020. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – OT Report; trending down “hopefully” – US-10/M-47 project in Williams Township will begin around June 9th and be open to traffic on October 10th with a full completion date of November 15th – Attended the Bay County Ways and Means committee meeting, the Road Commission Resolution was adopted unanimously – SAPA position was agreed to – Discussion regarding the long winter and OT.

PUBLIC INPUT – P. Wasek asked about having fire hydrants cleared.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:50 a.m.:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

JANUARY 22, 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014 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; Charles Suchodolski, Water Superintendent; and Jim Marter, Accounting Manager; Supervisors – Mark Galus, Fraser; Laura Reynolds, Gibson; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2014 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve a request from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association to set up and remove barricades on March 16^thcontingent upon review of labor costs. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski motioned to approve PSA for Rehabilitation Design of Three Bridges for $28,575.00. Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve extending Ennis-Flint’s 2013 contract to provide Permanent Pavement Marking Legends for 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to extend P.K. Contracting’s 2013 contract to complete County-wide Permanent Pavement Markings for 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 12/28/13 through 1/10/14 in the amount of $166,218.97. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $369,437.58. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 14-001 through 14-016. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Overtime Report Update – Blue Water Meeting Thursday in Frankenmuth – Asset Management update on conference call – North Union scheduled for February letting – Grade Inspection held for three bridges; trying to replace bridge in Kawkawlin, other two bridges will remain preventative maintenance – Jim to finish resolution to the State and get it to the Commissioner’s today.

PUBLIC INPUT – Tom gave an update on OT report, salt usage and mailbox vouchers.

G. Augustyniak talked about our chip seal program and Midland Co. chip seal.

M. Galus questioned the PASER road report and if it’s done; will be addressed at BBLR on February 19^th.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to recess the meeting until the completion of the Bay County Department of Water and Sewer meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:58 a.m.

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to return to the Road Department regular session and then move into executive session at 11:30 a.m. per Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to reconvene to regular session at 12:19 p.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the recommendation to create a SAPA Job Classification titled “Building, Sign and Safety Supervisor”. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 12:20 p.m.:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski

Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

JANUARY 8, 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 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; Mark Galus, Fraser; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Nominations were held for Chairman. Commissioner Rivet moved to appoint Gromaski as Chairman of the Board for 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard & Rivet
Abstained: Gromaski

Nominations were held for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Gromaski moved to appoint Rivet as Vice-Chairman of the Board for 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard & Gromaski
Abstained: Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the December 27, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Brandt asked how many mailbox vouchers were handed out. T. Kramer responded with approximately 40.

Commissioner Rivet moved to appoint the Engineer-Manager as the Bay County Road Commission’s official voting member, an alternate to the Chairman of the Board, acting on behalf of the BCRC Board for 2014 for BCATS Policy Committee. Further, that Cory L. Wale, PE also be named as a voting alternate. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

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 MATS Technical and Policy Committees for FY 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve to extend bid pricing for 2014 with Bit Mat Products for Asphalt Emulsion. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to advertise for a March 5, 2014 bid opening for the Annual Materials to be awarded on March 19, 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to release a bond held for Merit Network for bond #CMS239704. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 12/14/13 through 12/27/13 in the amount of $166,218.97. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $132,360.97. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Overtime Report – A lot of projects are under design; N. Union still a go for the spring – J. Lillo commended staff on doing a good job taking care of phone calls through the new complaint system – WWTF meeting on 1/9 and will get update on Williams Township Project – J. Lillo distributed a draft policy for Local Road Maintenance on when to turn a road from paved to gravel; R. Gromaski would like this to be approved at the 1/22 meeting.

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE
There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:06 a.m.:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski

Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by webmaint

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 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

Excused: 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; Ed Carstens, WWTP Superintendent; and Jim Marter, Accounting Manager; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; James Dubay, Garfield; Tom Foret, Hampton; David Schabel, Merritt; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Mike Niederquell, Spicer Group; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – Hampton, Monitor & Merritt townships commended the foreman on the good job they are doing on the snow removal.

Commissioner Rivet motioned to approve PSA for Old Kawkawlin Road Improvements for $99,971.22 and Patterson Road Improvements for $61,326.47. Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to open the Public Hearing to review the 2014 Budget. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:16 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski

The 2013 Budget was reviewed by D. Wright and J. Lillo.
Commissioner Rivard moved to approve the 2013 Final Budget and Adjustments as presented:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION	CURRENT	BUDGET	FINAL
	BUDGET	AMENDMENTS	BUDGET
REVENUES:
MTF	$7,564,539	$12,197	$7,576,736

STATE – OTHER	3,337,114	(1,038,109)	2,299,005
FEDERAL AID	935,309	(648,000)	287,309
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE	1,556,047	174,531	1,730,578
LOCAL SOURCES	1,895,000	(43,459)	1,851,541
INTEREST EARNED	30,990	5,505	36,495
GAIN/LOSS ON EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL	25,000	0	25,000
PERMIT FEES	43,958	3,446	47,404
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE	671,661	(517,905)	81,352

TOTAL REVENUES	$15,990,660	$ (2,055,240)	$13,935,420

EXPENDITURES:
CONSTRUCTION	$5,742,652	($4,291,937)	$1,450,715
HEAVY MAINTENANCE	2,102,560	(835,294)	1,267,266
STRUCTURES & BRIDGES	163,015	(142,094)	20,921
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE	3,404,138	2,423,317	5,827,455
TRAFFIC SERVICES	474,721	(4,478)	470,243
SNOW & ICE CONTROL	1,349,240	(330,763)	1,018,477
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE	1,556,047	174,531	1,730,578
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE – NET	689,012	(27,993)	661,019
CAPITAL OUTLAY – NET ROAD	(280,728)	86,525	(194,203)
ADMINISTRATIVE	855,136	253,109	1,108,245
INTEREST/ACCOUNTS REC INVOICES	300,000	100,000	400,000
OTHER

TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$13,355,793	$ (2,595,077)	$13,760,716
NET INCREASE (-DECREASE)	$ (365,133)	$ 539,837	$ 174,704
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE	4,079,734		4,079,734
ENDING FUND BALANCE	$ 3,714,601	$539,837	$4,254,438

Motion was adopted on a roll call vote: Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

BAY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

2014 BUDGET

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION	ACTUAL	ESTIMATED	RECOMMENDED
	PRIOR YEAR	CURRENT YEAR	BUDGET
REVENUES:	12/31/12	12/31/13	2014
FEDERAL SOURCES – STP	0	287,309	1,026,076
MTF – ENGINEERING	10,000	10,000	10,000
– PRIMARY	4,563,800	4,556,343	4,574,788
– LOCAL	1,778,862	1,803,735	1,772,438
– PRIMARY URBAN	947,583	974,149	957,820
– LOCAL URBAN	226,709	232,418	228,418
STATE OTHER – CATEGORY D	0	761,491	0
– BCATS	420,800	1,537,514	836,800
– TEDF	0	0	730,000
LOCAL SOURCES – Township, Villages, Cities	1,995,000	1,651,541	1,550,000
– Township Handled Projects	300,000	200,0000	200,000
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE	1,598,425	1,456,924	1,551,684
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE	3,854	273,654	20,000
STATE AUDIT ADJUSTMENT	155,606	0	0
INTEREST EARNED	30,975	36,495	35,000
GAIN/LOSS ON EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL	17,199	25,000	20,000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
SALVAGE SALES – ROAD	8,238	9,152	8,999
PROPERTY RENTALS/ROYALTY REVENUE	90,001	72,000	73,000
PERMIT FEES	43,096	47,404	45,000
REFUNDS AND REBATES	20,000	200	1,800
TOTAL REVENUES	12,208,148	13,935,420	13,641,823


EXPENDITURES:
CONSTRUCTION – PRIMARY	705,458	1,450,715	0
– LOCAL	0	0	386,053
HEAVY MAINTENANCE – PRIMARY	1,233,451	242,571	3,169,166
– LOCAL	1,080,965	1,024,695	1,463,693
STRUCTURES & BRIDGES – PRIMARY	247,399	14,276	828,324
– LOCAL	24,702	6,645	15,421
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE – PRIMARY	1,457,645	2,352,616	1,148,500
– LOCAL	2,820,214	3,474,839	2,501,500
TRAFFIC SERVICES – PRIMARY	338,824	318,624	339,600
– LOCAL	93,376	151,619	131,083
SNOW & ICE CONTROL – PRIMARY	738,535	734,137	849,500
– LOCAL	307,974	284,340	389,436
STATE TRUNKLINE MAINTENANCE – ROAD	1,598,425	1,456,924	1,551,684
STATE NON-MAINTENANCE	1,854	273,654	20,500
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE – NET:
DIRECT	1,400,560	1,373,978	1,426,172
INDIRECT	914,212	920,866	929,666
OPERATING	424,103	470,066	434,343
LESS:EQUIPMENT RENTAL	2,110,090	2,103,891	2,129,137
NET-ROAD	628,785	661,019	661,044
ADMINISTRATIVE NET:
ADMINISTRATIVE	1,068,892	1,257,147	1,033,375
LESS: HANDLING	50,000	25,000	25,000
LESS: OVERHEAD STATE	197,090	121,902	121,561
LESS: DISCOUNTS	1,802	2,000	2,000
INTEREST/ACCT REC INVOICES	400,000	400,000	300,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	12,283,971	13,760,716	14,317,168
NET INCREASE (-DECREASE)	(75,825)	174,704	(675,345)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE	4,155,557	4,079,732	4,254,436
ENDING FUND BALANCE	4,079,732	4,254,436	3,579,091

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the 2014 budget. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:00 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 11/30/13 through 12/13/13 in the amount of $119,443.26. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $392,105.63. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 13-284 through 13-292. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive credit card report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Update on QSCEND on how it is working; let the townships know it’s available for use.

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak asked about $15,000 for bridge projects.
There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:01 a.m.:
Yeas: Gromaski & Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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; Charles Suchodolski, Water Superintendent; Ed Carstens, WWTP Superintendent; and Jim Marter, Accounting Manager;; Supervisors – Mark Galus, Fraser; Laura Reynolds, Gibson; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Tom Wheeler, Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Mike Niederquell, Spicer Group; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – L. Reynolds inquired about Whitefeather Road.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Design Contract for Patterson Road Improvements from Wilder Road to Wheeler Road in Bangor Township and forward a PSA to Spicer Group for signatures. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Design Contract for Old Kawkawlin Road Improvements from M-13 to State Park Drive in Monitor Township and forward a PSA to Spicer Group for signatures. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 11/16/13 through 11/29/13 in the amount of $129,001.55. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $268,332.72. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 13-279 through 13-283. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Discussion of O.T. Report – MTF History and Cash Balance – Next Blue Water Meeting January 23rd – Greg Brunner; MDOT on committee for Asset Management; Bay County was one of the counties selected to sit on the Committee; will be updating the Board on this – QSCEND to be implemented December 16th – Drain Commissioner is planning to bid the Wilcox Drain. BCRC will participate in bridge/culvert replacements in five locations.

PUBLIC INPUT – D. Bragiel talked about $.10 on the gallon.
P. Wasek asked about the QSCEND Program and where staff levels were at for BCRC.
P. Wasek discussed condition of culvert at Carter & N. Union.
G. Augustyniak commended Todd McLincha on the follow up of a snow complaint.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Friday, December 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:58 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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; Mark Galus, Fraser; Tom Foret, Hampton; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Board of County Road Commissioners

County of Bay

Resolution Authorizing the SAW Grant Agreement

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of the County Road Commissioners of Bay County, County of Bay, State of Michigan, (the “Municipality”) held on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

PRESENT: Members: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

ABSENT: Members: None

Member Gromaski offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution, seconded by Member Rivet & Rivard

WHEREAS, Part 52 (strategic water quality initiatives) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (“Part 52”), provides at MCL 324.5204e that the Michigan Finance Authority (the “MFA”) in consultation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (the “DEQ”) shall establish a strategic water quality initiatives grant program; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 2012 PA 511, which provides grants to municipalities for sewage collection and treatment systems or storm water or nonpoint source pollution control; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 1985 PA 227, as amended, Part 52, and other applicable provisions of law, the MFA, the DEQ, and the Municipality that is a grant recipient shall enter into a grant agreement (the “SAW Grant Agreement”) that requires the Municipality to repay the grant under certain conditions as set forth in MCL 324.5204e, as amended; and

WHEREAS, the Municipality does hereby determine it necessary to (select one or more) ☒ establish an asset management plan, ☐ establish a stormwater management plan, ☐ establish a plan for wastewater/stormwater, ☐ establish a design of wastewater/stormwater, ☐ pursue innovative technology, or ☐ initiate construction activities (up to $500,000 for disadvantaged community).

WHEREAS, it is the determination of the Municipality that at this time, a grant in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $707,000 (“Grant”) be requested from the MFA and the DEQ to pay for the above-mentioned undertaking(s); and

WHEREAS, the Municipality shall obtain this Grant by entering into the SAW Grant Agreement with the MFA and the DEQ.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The Chairman of the Board (Title of the Designees position), a position currently held by Richard S. Gromaski (name of the designee), is designated as the Authorized Representative for purposes of the SAW Grant Agreement.

2. The proposed form of the SAW Grant Agreement between the Municipality, the MFA and DEQ (attached Sample Grant Agreement) is hereby approved and the Authorized Representative is authorized and directed to execute the SAW Grant Agreement with such revisions as are permitted by law and agreed to by the Authorized Representative.

3. The Municipality shall repay the Grant, within 90 days of being informed to do so, with interest at a rate not to exceed 8 percent per year, to the Authority if the Municipality is unable to, or decides not to, proceed with constructing the project or implementing the asset management program for which the funding is provided within 3 years of the Grant award.

4. The Grant, if repayable, shall be a first budget obligation of the Municipality, and the Municipality is required, if necessary, to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the Municipality for the payment thereof, subject to applicable constitutional, statutory and Municipality tax rate limitations.

5. The Municipality shall not invest, reinvest or accumulate any moneys deemed to be Grant funds, nor shall it use Grant funds for the general local government administration activities or activities performed by municipal employees that are unrelated to the project.

6. The Authorized Representative is hereby jointly or severally authorized to take any actions necessary to comply with the requirements of the MFA and the DEQ in connection with the issuance of the Grant. The Authorized Representative is hereby jointly or severally authorized to execute and deliver such other contracts, certificates, documents, instruments, applications and other papers as may be required by the MFA or the DEQ or as may be otherwise necessary to effect the approval and delivery of the Grant.

7. The Municipality acknowledges that the SAW Grant Agreement is a contract between the Municipality, the MFA and the DEQ.

8. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are rescinded.

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve the following meeting schedule for 2014:

PUBLIC NOTICE 2014

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 2014 at the posted times:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 9:00 a.m.	WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 9:00 a.m.	TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 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: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to release a bond held for Sterling Excavation Inc. for bond #55207249. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 11/2/13 through 11/15/13 in the amount of $110,850.24. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $404,539.86. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve permits 13-274 through 13-278. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Blue Water Meeting on January 23rd – Three bridges to receive preventative maintenance in 2014; Mackinaw, Chip Road, and Wheeler Road – 2014 North Union (Two Mile to Euclid) reconstruction project update – Salzburg-11 Mile Road; Wade Trim almost done – Lauria Road and Euclid Road construction in 2014 for Bay County – Water Plant – Working with MDOT on Crane Road – Working with Williams Township on roads that will be crushed.

PUBLIC INPUT – P. Wasek discussed project on Garfield.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:28 a.m.:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski

Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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; and Jim Marter, Accounting Manager; Supervisors – Ronald Campbell, Frankenlust; 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; Tom Wheeler, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Tom Levengood, Bay City Water Plant; Mark Shaw and Randy Henige, Consumers Energy; James Hammond, and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the October 30, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – S. Stalsberg requested a list of county roads that could be returned to gravel in 2014.

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive Markel Road Bridge over the Constant-Durussell Drain Closure information. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve to award Shaw Contracting as the contractor for installation of culverts in the six locations defined on the bid. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 10/19/13 through 11/1/13 in the amount of $110,167.79. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve bills in the amount of $403,349.15. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve permits 13-266 through 13-273. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Review of MTF – Cash Balance Cash Projection – Beaver Road; punch list items will be finished, but may have to wait until spring due to cold weather – Midland Road almost completed – Internal change regarding phone system; will now have to go through a phone tree – Discussion of new complaint tracking system and its benefits – Local Bridge Program money $887,000 to replace bridge on Midland Road over Culver Creek; 7 Mile over Kawkawlin River at Wetters Road $277,323 preventative maintenance; 95% paid for by the program, 5% BCRC responsibility – Seal Blend on 8 Mile Road Bridge.

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned AuSable State Road bridge’s eligibility for Local Bridge funds.

G. Augustyniak questioned when Edwin Street would be paved.

G. Brandt asked if North Union ditching was complete.

P. Wasek questioned calls being sent out to township for supervisor instead of Foreman.

P. Wasek asked who is responsible for crosswalk signals at Midland and Garfield.

D. Bragiel asked where the water will go from the ditch located on Townline Road on 7 Mile and Fraser.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Gromaski moved to recess the meeting until the completion of the Bay County Department of Water and Sewer meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:50 a.m.

Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to return to the Road Department regular session and then move into executive session at 11:40 a.m. per Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss motion for strategy regarding outsourcing of work. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivard moved to reconvene to regular session at 1:11 p.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to postpone discussion of matter until further notice. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 1:14 p.m.:

Yeas: Gromaski, Rivard & Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski

Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

OCTOBER 30, 2013

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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 Vice-Chairman, Edward Rivet.

Roll Call: Edward Rivet & Michael Rivard
Excused: Richard Gromaski

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; Cory Wale, Assistant Engineer; and Tom Kramer General Superintendent; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Mark Galus, Fraser; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Erich Smith, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Randy Bellor, 2123 Midland Road; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Bids were opened for culvert replacements at various locations. Commissioner Rivet moved to refer for review and award at the November 13, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve the Commercial Drive Access Request for Thelen Auto Group in Bangor Township. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet and Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive credit card statement. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve Agreement #4-2013-04, with Fraser Township for Anderson Road. Project is estimated at $50,000.00. Total Township Cost is $50,000.00. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve payroll for the period of 10/5/13 through 10/18/13 in the amount of $114,719.83. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $515,203.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivet and Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve permits 13-256 through 13-265. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Beaver Road paving should be done the next few days with a 11/15/13 target completion date – Midland Road; punch list items should be done this year and finished in spring – Ricoma Beach authorization to take down trees hopefully this fall – Salt is in; getting trucks ready; 2nd & 3rd shift starting in November – JGHS request to review area for No Parking signs, parents are parking on road to pick up and drop off kids – Merritt Township; Markel Bridge to be closed, not maintainable, located east of M-15.

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Augustyniak questioned tree on Kitchen Road; Tom has bid out for tree removal.
P. Wasek questioned Garfield Road between Midland and North Union, Garfield Road interchange is MDOT’s problem.
G. Brandt questioned chip seal on Four Mile and North Union – used these local roads for detour on two projects. BCRC said they would place single seal next year due to damage done during detour times.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:40 a.m.:
Yeas: Rivard and Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

OCTOBER 16, 2013

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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; Charles Suchodolski, Water Superintendent; Ed Carstens, WWTP Superintendent; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; Mark Galus, Fraser; Ms. Laura Reynolds, Gibson; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Tom Wheeler, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Kimberly Day, Garfield; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – G. Brandt questioned N. Union project.

RESOLUTION – 2015 GARFIELD ROAD AND HOTCHKISS ROAD INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT

Commissioner Rivet offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners, County of Bay, recognize and support road projects that enhance Bay County, its communities, and Townships, including enhancements involving road quality, vehicular safety and overall public safety and convenience,

WHEREAS, the Board has been involved in the proposed road project involving the reconstruction of Garfield Road north of the Hotchkiss Road intersection approximately 1000′ and the reconstruction of the Garfield Road and Hotchkiss Road intersection to current AASHTO and MDOT safety standards within the Township of Williams, Bay County and Township of Tittabawassee, Saginaw County,

WHEREAS, the Saginaw County Road Commission’s Engineering Department has been involved in said proposed road project, agrees with the findings of the Bay County

Road Commission and supports the findings and the solicitation of Safety Grant Program funds to help pay for the project,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby supports the proposed 2015 reconstruction of Garfield Road north of Hotchkiss Road and the Garfield Road and Hotchkiss Road intersection to incorporate the safety improvements as stipulated by AASHTO and MDOT. Also, that the Board will commit the monetary, technical and administrative assistance necessary to oversee the design and construction of this project during the 2015 Fiscal Year Funding Cycle.

Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & River

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve Engagement Letter for Stewart, Beauvais & Whipple to perform the 2013 audit. Chairman is authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to release a bond held for B & B Well Drilling for bond #66057207. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve the 2013 Budget Meeting Schedule. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve request to advertise for 2013 culvert installation in numerous locations. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve request not to proceed with the BCRC’s County-Wide Paving Program for 2013 and re-bid in the Spring of 2014. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 9/21/13 through 10/4/13 in the amount of $114,540.04. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve bills in the amount of $431,789.39. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 13-241 through 13-255. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Beaver Road to be paved November 1st weather permitting – North Union Project, BCRC required to upgrade all pedestrian signals and ramps to ADA standards according to Federal Mandate – Midland Road is complete except for punchlist items – Ricoma Beach down to one easement, the rest have been signed; project for next year – Access Management Plan working with State in regards to Wilder Road; MDOT to provide $25,000, our cost is $5,000 – Salzburg Road, Carter to Eleven Mile and Eleven Mile to Dow Corning north entrance, 2014 project; – Start on crush and shape, start south, go north, take 2 weeks to complete – Salt being delivered for winter season.

PUBLIC INPUT – D. Bragiel expressed input on guardrail on ditches.
P. Wasek thanked to Christine Witucki for help with pavement markings.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:34 a.m.
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet, Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by webmaint

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Thomas Paige, Director; Supervisors – Ronald Campbell, Frankenlust; Mark Galus, Fraser; Tom Foret, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; and Paul Wasek, Williams; George Augustyniak, Fraser Township Trustee; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; Kimberly Day, Garfield Township; and Danean Wright, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2013 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

PUBLIC INPUT – P. Wasek questioned Midland Rd. narrowing down to 2 lanes at Four Mile.

Commissioner Rivard moved to approve to request to advertise for 2013 County-Wide Paving. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Commissioner Gromaski moved to release a bond held for White Construction for bond #SU1100910. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to release a bond held for White Construction for bond #SU1100908. Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve and sign Amendment No. 1 for the 2013 Midland Road Reconstruction Project. Engineer-Manager to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve payroll for the period of 9/7/13 through 9/20/13 in the amount of $128,945.83. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve bills in the amount of $358,537.82. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Rivard & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve permits 13-225 through 13-240. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:

Yeas: Rivard, Gromaski & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Midland Road is now open – Beaver Road Cold-In-Place Recycling starts at 11:00 today – N. Union; we anticipate a Nov/Dec letting – Two Mile to Euclid, will occur Spring 2014 – Salzburg Road; ready to send in GI Plans today – Safety Grant 2015 due this Friday 10/5; Cory and Jim will be working on it, Grant is related to safety improvements for Garfield at Hotchkiss – 80 miles of chip & seal completed for Midland County – BCRC to look at entire scope of working on Midland County Roads project next year – Crush culvert replacement – Crush and shape projects begin mid-October – Hazardous Material training for staff took place 9/28.

PUBLIC INPUT – P. Wasek questioned bridge abutments on Garfield Road. He also asked about resurfacing the section of Midland Road between Garfield and Carter.
G. Augustyniak questioned regarding paving and weather – Bridge on M-13 at the Johnson Drain completion date to be delayed.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivard moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:29 a.m.:
Yeas: Gromaski, Rivet & Rivard

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Danean Wright Richard S. Gromaski
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board