The regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 7:30 A.M. by Chairman Solmes.
Members present: Solmes, Fiala, Dykstra and Managing Director Bradley Lamberg.
The agenda for June 4, 2019 was approved.
The minutes of May 21, 2019 were approved as printed.
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Motion was made and seconded to approve payroll for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
5/31/19 Barry County Road Commission $116,116.26
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Motion was made and seconded to approve the bills for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
5/31/19
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 39869 | Accurate Truck & Field Service | $5,943.78 |
| 39870 | Adam Nieland | $103.05 |
| 39871 | Adams Remco Inc | $506.89 |
| 39872 | Ash N Trees | $13,007.63 |
| 39873 | Barbara Sue Hanneman | $300.00 |
| 39874 | Barry County Land Info Service | $5,473.25 |
| 39875 | Battle Creek Health Systems, | $283.50 |
| 39880 | Capital One Bank | $21,622.67 |
| 39881 | Chris BeBeau BCRC | $118.51 |
| 39882 | Consumers Energy | $2,805.91 |
| 39883 | Core & Main | $5,774.68 |
| 39884 | County Rd Association Self Ins | $20,657.97 |
| 39885 | CSI/GEOTURF, Inc. | $1,800.00 |
| 39886 | D & B Heat Transfer Products | $1,445.25 |
| 39887 | D & K Truck Company | $988.25 |
| 39888 | David Forman | $100.00 |
| 39889 | Floyd’s Electric Service Inc | $160.00 |
| 39890 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $6,198.10 |
| 39891 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $219.80 |
| 39892 | Hubbard Supply Company | $1,465.55 |
| 39893 | Huizinga Rebuilding And Truck | $122.68 |
| 39894 | J & H Oil Company | $24,224.10 |
| 39895 | JX Enterprises, Inc. | $45.99 |
| 39896 | Kentwood Office Furniture | $737.12 |
| 39897 | Kimball Midwest | $816.78 |
| 39898 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $816.26 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 39899 | Lincoln National Life Ins | $211.15 |
| 39900 | Materials Testings Consultants | $1,480.00 |
| 39901 | Mexican Connexion Restaurant | $990.00 |
| 39902 | Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones | $102.00 |
| 39903 | Pressure Connections Corp | $43.54 |
| 39904 | SME Inc. | $2,104.40 |
| 39905 | St. Regis Culvert Inc | $5,954.00 |
| 39906 | State Of Michigan | $197.61 |
| 39907 | State Wire & Terminal | $381.81 |
| 39908 | Superior Asphalt Inc | $126.60 |
| 39909 | Todd Wenzel Buick GMC | $45,893.30 |
| 39910 | Unum | $423.15 |
| 39911 | Walker, Fluke, & Sheldon PLC | $9,000.00 |
| 39912 | Wyoming Asphalt Paving Co | $1,455.85 |
| 39913 | Yellow Rose Transport, Inc. | $35,493.35 |
| 39914 | Corrigan Enterprises | $73.72 |
| Total | $219,668.20 |
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Motion was made and seconded to accept Woodland Township Resolution for Road Work.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
WHEREAS: The excellent maintenance of roads is a matter of pride in the township; and
WHEREAS: The township residents have approved extra voted millage for road maintenance; and
WHEREAS: Proper maintenance of both paved and gravel roads is a benefit to our residents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Woodland Township Board hereby directs the Barry County Road Commission to proceed with the following road projects in 2019:
Dust Control, 2 passes 26% 1000 gallons per pass $9,000
Extra Gravel: extra miles $129,472
Approved in 2019
Pavement Marking 19.62 miles $9,605
Coats Grove Road (Woodland to M-66) Crack Seal $3,675
Cunningham Road (Brown to Vedder) Crack Seal $1,698
Martin Road (Brown to Vedder) Crack Seal $3,500
Martin Road (Barnum to M-43) Crack Seal $3,500
Martin Road (Davenport to Barnum) Crack Seal $3,500
Woodland Road (Village Limits to Brown) Crack Seal $5,250
Velte Road (Barnum to M-43) Crack Seal $3,500
Total $172,700
Motion was made and seconded WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission recognizes the value in selling their Federal-Aid dollars;
WHEREAS. The Barry County Road Commission plans on selling Federal-Aid in the amount of $748,603 for 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Road Commissioners for Barry County agree to begin negotiations with potential Road Commission buyers of Federal-Aid dollars for the 2020 construction season.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Jake Welch explained to the Board that there are trees in Chaffee Pit that need to be removed in order for us to crushed gravel. Mark Bishop, arborist, invited 8 potential bidders to give quotes. He received the following:
Quality Hardwoods $8,251
Buskirk Lumber $8,292
Devereaux Sawmill $10,150.
Motion was made and seconded to have Jake Welch, Director of Operations, sign a contract with Devereaux Sawmill to purchase the trees in Chaffee Pit for 10,150.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Jake Welch also gave the Board an update on the contractor Ash N Tree who are cutting trees in Irving Township.
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Motion was made and seconded to adopt the Speed Limit Policy and place in the policy book.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Purpose:
To provide for safe operation of Barry County Roads by providing traffic speeds that reflect those required in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code (MVC). The MVC has set procedures for setting speeds on every segment of roadway under the BCRC’s jurisdiction. The MVC has also set procedures for amending these limits.
Support:
The MVC sections 257.627 & 257.628 in their entireties encompass setting current speed limits as well as procedures in which to follow in the event that a stakeholder determines that in their opinion the speed limit is improper. Proper signage for these limits is also covered in the MVC.
Speed Limit Policy Cont.
Responsibility:
It is the responsibility of the Engineering department to oversee speed limit setting, handle requests and execute the procedures set forth in the MVC to ensure compliance to this policy. It is the responsibility of the sign department to place and maintain all speed limit signs.
Procedures:
Setting Current Speed Limits –
Current speed limits as set by use of the MVC or by previous Traffic Control Order (TCO) shall be recorded and signed as per the MVC.
Assessment methods –
The BCRC will confer the most up to date MVC to determine, set, and post speed limits. Request for speed studies shall be received from the townships on the resolution template included in this policy. Once a signed resolution has been received or the BCRC has determined their own reasoning of need, the BCRC shall conduct the speed study as per the MVC.
Resources:
Michigan Motor Vehicle Code Section 257.627-257.628
Attachments:
Speed Study Request Resolution Temple
RESOLUTION
______________________ Township
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Date
__________________Township Board member ____________________ offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Township Board feels that the current speed limit on ______________Rd between ______________Rd and ________________Rd is incorrect and therefore unsafe for vehicle travel,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the _______________ Township Board is formally requesting the Barry County Road Commission (BCRC) to conduct a speed study on _________________________ from ________________ to ____________________. It is understood that BCRC in cooperation with Michigan State Police (MSP) will use the engineering data gathered in the speed study to make a decision which could raise the speed limit, lower the speed limit or keep the speed limit as it is. It is further understood that ___________________ Township will abide by the decision made by BCRC and MSP as a result of this speed study.
Township of _______________________________________
Signature Date
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The Board discussed East Shore Drive at Crooked Lake and the need to raise the road to get it above water level.
Motion was made and seconded to approve raising East Shore Drive at Crooked Lake.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Meeting adjourned at 8:30 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman
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