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, & Edward Rivet

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Ken Miller, Director, Bill Schubert and Thomas Paige; Supervisors – George Augustyniak, Fraser; Terry Spegel, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; Gary Brandt, Monitor; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2010 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – Discussed snow storm. M. McNally discussed pending lawsuit in northern county.

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with J. Ranck Electric, Inc. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve and sign title sheet for the Hotchkiss Road Improvement Project, Seven Mile to Carter in Frankenlust and Monitor Township. The full board is authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve and sign title sheet for the Seven Mile Road Improvement Project, Salzburg to Hotchkiss in Monitor Township. The full board is authorized to sign. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 1/16/10 through 1/29/10 in the amount of $124,374.13. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve bills in the amount of $138,746.10. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve permits 10-017 through 10-019. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Building Better Local Roads meeting today after DWS meeting – State Park access problem; conferring with attorney – Seismic permits were discussed – M-84 project open house with MDOT today; dates will now be March – May with complete shut-down of road – Possible “Jobs for Main Street” legislation discussed – Discussed possible changes to Bay County Retirement Board – Garfield Road airport traffic news article discussed.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Gromaski moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:35 a.m.
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Jackie McCarthy Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

JANUARY 27, 2010 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, Gerald Redmond.

Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Richard Gromaski, & Edward Rivet

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Ken Miller, Director, Bill Schubert and Jim Marter; Supervisors – George Augustyniak, Fraser; Mike Niederquell, Wade-Trim, Inc.; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2010 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

PUBLIC INPUT – NONE

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the installation of Pine Road Sidewalks (south of M-25/Center Avenue), Hampton Township (contingent upon BCRC Indemnity Agreement approval by Hampton Township). Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to approve to extend the 2009 bid prices for completion of Permanent Pavement Markings in 2010 to P.K. Contracting, Inc (formerly Clark Highway Services). Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve a request from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association to set up and remove barricades on March 21st. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Mr. Lillo presented a letter from Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. requesting to extend their 2009 Chloride pricing, terms and conditions for an additional year. Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve the request. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Mrs. McCarthy discussed receiving an engagement letter needing a signature from Stewart, Beauvais & Whipple to perform the audit for the year ending December 31, 2009. Chairman is authorized to sign for the Board. Commissioner Rivet moved to approve. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 1/02/10 through 1/15/10 in the amount of $129,108.81. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve bills in the amount of $219,592.53. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve permits 10-008 through 10-016. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Kinney Road Bridge update – Building Better Local Roads draft discussed – Gas tax increase bills to be considered by State House and letter being sent requesting support – 2/10 Frankenlust Township Hall (2-4 & 5-7) open house by MDOT regarding M-84 project – Jobs for Main Street program; short deadlines may not benefit us – Overtime reports – Wade-Trim invoice for Wilder Road concrete repairs came in under budget – Interest increase in BCBS saving due to switch to Bay County. BCBS refund of $83,000 received and rates to be reviewed at the end of February – Blue Water Meeting at Doubletree at 10:00 a.m. on 1/28.

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9:40 a.m. 
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Jackie McCarthy Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

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, & Edward Rivet

Also present were: Road Commission Representatives: Jim Lillo, Engineer-Manager and Randy Frederick, General Superintendent; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Ken Miller, Director, Bill Schubert, Thomas Paige and John Szelogowski; Supervisors – Terry Watson, Bangor; George Augustyniak, Fraser; Jim Herber, Garfield Trustee; Terry Spegel, Hampton; Dennis Bragiel, Kawkawlin; David Schabel, Merritt; Gary Brandt, Monitor; Michael Haranda, Mt. Forest; Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Paul Wasek, Williams; Mel McNally, Kawkawlin Township Trustee; and Jackie McCarthy, Clerk of the Board.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Nominations were held for Chairman. Commissioner Gromaski moved to appoint Redmond as Chairman of the Board for 2010. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet & Gromaski
Abstain: Redmond

Nominations were held for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Redmond moved to appoint Gromaski as Vice-Chairman of the Board for 2010. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet
Abstain: Gromaski

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the December 30, 2009 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

PUBLIC INPUT – T. Spiegel thanked BCRC for good job with limited funds. P. Wasek thanked BCRC for timely snow removal.

Commissioner Redmond moved to appoint Commissioner Gromaski as the representative to the Bay County Retirement System for 2010. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond & Rivet
Abstain: Gromaski

Commissioner Rivet moved to advertise for a March 24, 2010 bid opening for the Annual Materials to be awarded on April 7, 2010. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Rivet moved to receive an MTF History Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive a Cash Balance Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Gromaski moved to receive a Royalty Revenue Report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Mr. Lillo discussed the 2010 Building Better Local Roads Program. Commissioner Rivet moved to receive a draft document for review. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 12/19/09 through 1/01/10 in the amount of $158,866.30. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Commissioner Redmond moved to approve bills in the amount of $92,873.59. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Rivet, Gromaski & Redmond

Commissioner Gromaski moved to approve permits 10-001 through 10-007. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Yeas: Gromaski, Redmond & Rivet

Engineer-Manager’s Report – Discussed Kinney bridge status in Merritt Township – Roads Committee today – MDOT forum on 3/19 at 9:00 a.m. – Credit card report; engineering items purchased – Overtime report – Township invoice status – Fund balance information and cash flow projection – Meeting notice for Bay County Ways and Means Committee regarding possible addition of Bay County Treasurer as a voting member. 

There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Rivet moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 9: 32 a.m. 
Yeas: Redmond, Rivet & Gromaski

Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:

Jackie McCarthy Gerald M. Redmond
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board