Chairman Solmes called the special meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 1:00 P.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for April 24, 2026 was approved.
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded accepting the Resolution from the Woodland Township for Road Work.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
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;
WHERAS: Barry County has proposed a four year contract that would require $225,00 per year for four years, and would project a savings of $112,262 based on current costs and projected cost of materials over the next four years,
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 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 (see attached document appendix 033126F-1 for details:
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to set the bid date on the sale of pick-up trucks for May 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. and minimum bid price to be at Management discretion.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Managing Director Jake Welch informed the Board about a meeting between BCRC management staff and ICF, a FEMA consulting firm. The County Road Association advised BCRC that recent storms and tornadoes in Michigan may make emergency relief funding available. Anticipating that this funding could involve FEMA, Jake Welch arranged the meeting with ICF to review the necessary procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
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Meeting adjourned at 1:23 P.M.
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Secretary Chairman
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