Secretary of the Board, Chris BeBeau, called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Boardroom at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The floor was opened up for nominations for Chairman.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded that nominations be closed and vote that David Solmes be Chairman.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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The meeting was turned over to Chairman Solmes.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Knight and seconded that Commissioner James be Vice-Chairman.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded that Chris BeBeau, Finance Director, be Secretary of the Board.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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The agenda for January 6, 2026 was approved.
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – December 31, 2025
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded that the regular Board Meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Chairman Solmes appointed himself to the County Parks & Recreation Board.
Future Strategic Planning and Management staffing was discussed.
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to change the January 20, 2026 Board Meeting to January 27, 2026 and to cancel the February 3, 2026 Board Meeting.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Meeting adjourned at 7:20 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman
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