Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 7:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, Fiala, James, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for January 23, 2024 was approved.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to approve the minutes of January 9, 2024 as printed.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to approve payroll for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
1/18/24 Barry County Road Commission $140,360.56
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to approve the bills for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
1/18/24
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 45781 | Aaron Boeske | $480.00 |
| 45782 | Advantage Plumbing & Drain LLC | $833.25 |
| 45783 | Barbara Sue Hanneman | $400.00 |
| 45784 | Brian Donnini | $31.79 |
| 45785 | Bronson HelpNet | $283.50 |
| 45788 | Capital One Bank | $9,333.81 |
| 45789 | Carleton Equipment Co | $57.15 |
| 45790 | Chris BeBeau | $175.96 |
| 45791 | Consumers Energy | $4,991.23 |
| 45792 | Corewell Health Occupational | $130.00 |
| 45793 | Court-Side Screen Printing | $60.00 |
| 45794 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $63.25 |
| 45795 | D & K Truck Company | $256.24 |
| 45796 | Dana Kilmer | $190.79 |
| 45797 | Detroit Salt Company LLC | $72,587.78 |
| 45798 | F.D. Lake Company | $440.00 |
| 45799 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $37,599.00 |
| 45800 | Granger | $173.88 |
| 45801 | H.S.V. Redi-Mix | $478.75 |
| 45802 | Harold Marcus Limited | $1,000.00 |
| 45803 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $279.88 |
| 45804 | Hastings Banner | $91.80 |
| 45805 | Hubbard Supply Company | $241.28 |
| 45806 | Ken Ost | $67.50 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 45807 | Leaping Lizards | $112.50 |
| 45808 | Legacy Automotive and Towing | $226.70 |
| 45809 | LJ Fluid Power Inc | $165.00 |
| 45810 | Michigan Turbo | $515.00 |
| 45811 | Miller Financial Services LLC | $3,000.00 |
| 45812 | Morbark Inc | $169.98 |
| 45813 | Murray’s Asphalt Mtnc LLC | $2,700.00 |
| 45814 | Overhead Door Co | $529.00 |
| 45815 | Precision Computer Solutions | $11,749.00 |
| 45816 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $90.03 |
| 45817 | Ridderman Oil | $24,912.71 |
| 45818 | Scott Bond | $104.97 |
| 45819 | Superior Asphalt Inc | $5,735.00 |
| 45820 | UniFirst Corporation | $574.06 |
| 45821 | Varipro Benefit Administrators | $251.95 |
| Total | $181,082.74 |
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to extend the Pavement Marking bid from Michigan Pavement Markings LLC from 2023 to 2024.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Michigan Pavement Markings LLC would like to renew the pavement marking contract with your Road Commission for the 2024 season. We will be happy to honor the same unit prices from the 2023 season. Thank you for the work you have awarded us in the past. It was greatly appreciated. I hope we can keep a good working relationship for the future. These are the prices that will be extended through the 2024 season.
WATERBORN PAINT
4” white $.053/lft
4” Yellow $.056/lft
12” Crosswalk $1.00/lft
24” Stop Bar $1.25/lft
Left Arrow $30/ea
Right Arrow $30/ea
Thru Arrow $25/ea
Combo Arrow $45/ea
ONLY Symbol $30/ea
SCHOOL Symbol $70/ea
STOP AHEAD $100/ea
Removal $1/lft
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded,
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission recognizes their ability to apply for infrastructure funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program as a local unit of government with public authority regarding transportation in a rural community, and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Barry County Road Commission is to maintain all Barry county roads and bridges in a safe and convenient condition for public travel while practicing sound financial management, respect for the environment, and sensitivity to community concerns.
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission recognizes that the 10 river crossings being applied to replace is vital bridge infrastructure and a large component to public transportation in our rural community, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission recognizes the value in partnerships and collaboration with community-based organizations and worker associations to maintain and re-build infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission plans to use innovative technologies to deliver a completed infrastructure project by utilizing a design-build bidding process coupled with an Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) component, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission values infrastructure in a state of good repair and plans to use these funds to reduce construction and maintenance burdens with infrastructure serving remote communities, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission knows that the routes that would be positively impacted by this project serve as major arteries of freight mobility, supply chain connectivity, emergency services, and improve, and in some cases are imperative to, access to daily destinations for community members, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission values the ability for future generations to expand non-motorized travel in our community, and
WHEREAS, the Barry County Road Commission works diligently to reduce the impact of transportation infrastructure on environmentally sensitive areas;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that the Barry County Road Commission commits to fund $2,500,000 in cost overrun contingency as well as funding ineligible engineering costs accrued prior to grant award that are associated with the project and completing the project within the time line enclosed in the grant application documentation with their request of $ 23,097,360 in RAISE grant funding.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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The CRA Ballot for Board of Directors was discussed and voted on.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to authorize Chairman Solmes to sign the annual Act 51 Certification Maps to be sent to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Garage Window Replacement bids were opened on January 18, 2024 at 10:30 A.M.
| Bid Items | Units | Sherriff Goslin | Coughlin Home Improvement | Mugen Construction | JC Builders |
| Replacement of all original windows | $ | 68,760 | 135,540 | 94,913 | 96,000 |
| Alternate material option | $ | 100,213 | 89,400 |
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Garage Window Replacement bid to Mugen Construction using their alternate material option bid of $100,213.00.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Driveway Permit #1871 on Norris Road in Orangeville Township was discussed. The driveway permit was issued in 2003 and no driveway has been installed at this location at this time. It was determined by the Engineering Department that the permit had an error in measurement so it was amended. Instead of 3,085’ North of Mullen Road the new driveway permit is issued for 3,125’ to 3,155’ North of Mullen Road. The following was attached to the driveway permit:
Property located West of Norris Road and North of Mullen Road, has raised questions from residents on whether parcel #11-010-004-00 has access to the public right of way on Norris Road. Dylan Kennedy did an initial site review on January 10, 2024 and determined that a driveway permit could be attained but it appears to need an easement.
The resident called and spoke to Dylan on January 19, 2024 saying that the current owner provided a permit, driveway permit #1871 which was approved on 07-09-2003 by Mike Norton. With the existing permit in hand, an additional site inspection was completed January 22, 2024 by Dylan, it was found that the location approved on the original permit does not meet sight distance requirements. It was determined that approximately 50 feet north of the approved permit location does meet for sight distance. Based on the site review, the BCRC has determined that a mechanical error must have occurred upon initial measurement.
Permit #1871 issued on 07-09-2003 has been amended to reflect the intended location that meets sight distance requirements. The original voided permit is attached.
There is an existing two track, further north, that appears to access the parcel, but upon preliminary inspection, that drive does not meet for sight distance either.
Note that a driveway permit does not give an applicant property access rights, therefore, if an easement does not exist at the approved location, a new easement would be required or a new permit application would need to be submitted to the BCRC for review.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fiala and seconded to cancel the Regular Board Meeting of February 6, 2024.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, Fiala, & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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There was a discussion on drainage districts. In 2025, the county drains on Duncan Lake Road, 108th Street, and Noffke Drive will be worked on. The estimated cost is $1,600,000 with the Drain Commission wanting Barry County and Barry County Road Commission to pay half of the costs. The Board would like a discussion with Drain Commissioner Jim Dull on drainage districts.
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Managing Director Jake Welch gave the Board an update on Strategic Plan Goal #3 – External Communication and that the plan has been implemented.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:00 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman
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