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Special Board Meeting 9/2/26
The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Board Room at the Barry County Road Commission. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss Land Acquisition and Funding for Land.
June 23, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 7:00 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for June 23, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – June 2, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
6/4/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $196,891.38
6/18/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $220,766.58
Bills:
6/4/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48880 | Action Traffic Maintenance Inc | $2,631.50 |
| 48881 | Alec Belson | $80.00 |
| 48882 | Argent Institutional Trust Co | $500.00 |
| 48883 | Bay Area Plaques | $959.00 |
| 48884 | Ben Byle | $295.72 |
| 48885 | Bert Keeler | $380.00 |
| 48886 | Best Equipment Company, Inc. | $424.53 |
| 48887 | Bit Mat Products of Indiana | $199,245.71 |
| 48888 | Black Gold Holdings LLC | $40,239.42 |
| 48889 | Brandy Casey | $80.00 |
| 48890 | Brian Donnini | $80.00 |
| 48893 | Capital One Bank | $49,624.19 |
| 48894 | Charles Benedict | $552.54 |
| 48895 | Chris BeBeau | $80.00 |
| 48896 | City Of Hastings | $873.64 |
| 48897 | Corewell Health Occupational | $383.00 |
| 48898 | County Rd Association Self Ins | $26,372.00 |
| 48899 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $78.00 |
| 48901 | D & K Truck Company | $8,859.33 |
| 48902 | David Liddell | $80.00 |
| 48903 | DLZ | $7,076.38 |
| 48904 | Dylan Kennedy | $80.00 |
| 48905 | Etna Supply | $635.00 |
| 48906 | Foremost Graphics | $6,226.71 |
| 48907 | Fox Chevrolet Buick | $240.93 |
| 48908 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $22,355.55 |
| 48909 | Gary Vandecar | $552.54 |
| 48910 | Grainger, Inc | $362.90 |
| 48911 | Granger | $857.18 |
| 48912 | Hanes GEO Components | $2,279.37 |
| 48913 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $546.80 |
| 48914 | J & H Oil Company | $50,654.90 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48915 | J-Ad Graphics, Inc. | $150.00 |
| 48916 | Jake Welch | $80.00 |
| 48917 | John Deere Financial | $934.08 |
| 48918 | K M International, Inc. | $1,379.47 |
| 48919 | Keen Pest Control | $2,500.00 |
| 48920 | Kent Rubber Supply Co. | $689.59 |
| 48921 | Key Cleaning Services, Inc. | $831.00 |
| 48922 | Kimball Midwest | $570.16 |
| 48923 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $37,062.06 |
| 48924 | Larry Maupin | $552.54 |
| 48925 | Leaping Lizards | $360.00 |
| 48926 | Mark Weeks | $340.00 |
| 48927 | MEI Telecom Services | $642.50 |
| 48928 | Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones | $6,604.14 |
| 48929 | Parts and Service Financing | $5,093.88 |
| 48930 | Patricia Wolf | $276.28 |
| 48931 | Priority Health | $24,602.29 |
| 48932 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $435.83 |
| 48933 | Quadient Finance USA Inc | $500.00 |
| 48934 | Quadient, Inc | $98.85 |
| 48935 | Robert Nagel | $276.28 |
| 48936 | S & M Liquid Tirefill Inc | $33,577.60 |
| 48937 | S A Morman & Company | $4,340.00 |
| 48938 | Scott Bond | $80.00 |
| 48939 | Scott Civil Engineering Co | $15,555.00 |
| 48940 | Scott Schantz Jr. | $80.00 |
| 48941 | SME Inc. | $3,325.75 |
| 48942 | Spencers Towing & Tire, Inc. | $210.00 |
| 48943 | Todd Wenzel Buick GMC | $328,817.00 |
| 48944 | Tom Chaffee | $276.28 |
| 48945 | Total Fire & Security | $480.00 |
| 48946 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $3,034.38 |
| 48947 | UniFirst Corporation | $485.71 |
| 48948 | US Hydraulics LLC | $368.83 |
| 48949 | Verizon | $2,526.10 |
| 48950 | Wayne Roush | $276.28 |
| 48951 | Yellow Rose Transport, Inc. | $62,976.86 |
| Sub-total | $964,075.58 | |
| 6/18/2026 | ||
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48952 | Arcadia Chemical, Inc. | $3,099.86 |
| 48953 | Bit Mat Products of Indiana | $265,497.15 |
| 48954 | Black Gold Holdings LLC | $29,156.64 |
| 48957 | Capital One Bank | $34,716.77 |
| 48958 | Chris BeBeau BCRC | $383.89 |
| 48959 | Consumers Energy | $3,074.82 |
| 48960 | Corewell Health Occupational | $55.00 |
| 48961 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $142.50 |
| 48963 | D & K Truck Company | $7,458.40 |
| 48964 | DLZ | $909.88 |
| 48965 | Dylan Kennedy | $216.61 |
| 48966 | Family Farm and Home | $36.01 |
| 48967 | Floyd’s Electric Service Inc | $195.00 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48968 | Foster Swift Collins & Smith | $500.00 |
| 48969 | Hall’s Septic | $380.00 |
| 48970 | Halliday Sand & Gravel | $133,312.50 |
| 48971 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $483.14 |
| 48972 | J & H Oil Company | $41,337.52 |
| 48973 | K M International, Inc. | $27.09 |
| 48974 | Ketchum Machine Co | $2,116.00 |
| 48975 | Kimball Midwest | $955.86 |
| 48976 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $18,738.59 |
| 48977 | Lumen Electric, Inc. | $1,386.59 |
| 48978 | Michigan Chloride Sales LLC | $40,028.09 |
| 48979 | Postmaster | $260.00 |
| 48980 | S & M Liquid Tirefill Inc | $29,691.23 |
| 48981 | Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge | $96.00 |
| 48982 | St. Regis Culvert Inc | $21,619.65 |
| 48983 | State Of Michigan | $1,147.36 |
| 48984 | Tractor Supply Company | $1,329.55 |
| 48985 | UniFirst Corporation | $309.28 |
| 48986 | West Michigan International | $1,544.67 |
| 48987 | Wightman | $500.00 |
| 48988 | Yellow Rose Transport, Inc. | $66,868.81 |
| Sub-total | $707,574.46 | |
| Total | $1,671,650.04 |
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County Commissioner Bob Teunessen, Carlton Township Trustee Michelle Duits, and resident Robert Kowalczyk addressed the Board regarding ongoing issues with Brookview Dairy’s tanker trucks traveling on Vedder Road. Truck volume and speed have been a long-standing concern for the residents. The residents are also affected by the dust created by the trucks. Mr. Kowalczyk said that his house rattles when the trucks pass at the speed they are going. He is also concerned about the safety of residents walking or traveling on this road. The residents believe the trucks are not exceeding the posted speed limit, but they would like the speed limit lowered. Managing Director Jake Welch told the group that Brookview Dairy has paid for two additional dust control applications in the past and has agreed to pay for two additional applications, totaling four extra applications of dust control. Mr. Welch told the group that the BCRC does not set the speed limit on the road, that the authority lies with the Michigan State Police. Mr. Welch suggests that they contact the State Police on this matter. The Board suggested that the residents have one of them invite the farm owner or manager to their homes so they can personally observe the dust, vibrations, and safety concerns.
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Motion was made by Commissioners James and seconded to cancel the July 7, 2026 Board Meeting and to reschedule if for another date if necessary.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Bids for the Brown Road over Little Thornapple River culvert removal and bridge installation were opened on June 22, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
| Bidder | Total Bid Amount | |
| Michigan Bridge Construction LLC | $1,315,885.59 | |
| Millbocker & Sons Inc. | $1,819,945.12 | |
| Nashville Construction Company | $1,445,514.61 | |
| E.T. MacKenzie Company | $1,599,857.57 | |
| Davis Construction Inc. | $1,515,552.58 | |
| Anlaan Corporation | $1,797,612.52 | |
| J.E. Kloote Contracting | $1,432,987.77 | |
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Brown Road over Little Thornapple River culvert removal and bridge installation to Michigan Bridge Construction, LLC as low bidder.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
The CRASIF and MCRCSIP Ballots were discussed.
______________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 A.M.
________________________________ __________________________________
Secretary Chairman
June 2, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for June 2, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – May 19, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
5/21/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $188,612.16
Bills:
5/21/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48832 | Aaron Boeske | $514.67 |
| 48833 | Adam Nieland | $150.00 |
| 48834 | Bauer Built Tire | $17,790.50 |
| 48835 | Behrens LTD | $70.00 |
| 48836 | Ben Byle | $150.00 |
| 48837 | Black Gold Holdings LLC | $53,553.66 |
| 48838 | Brian Donnini | $174.85 |
| 48840 | Capital One Bank | $21,066.72 |
| 48841 | Carpenter Gravel Inc | $132.99 |
| 48842 | Consumers Energy | $3,089.41 |
| 48843 | Consumers Energy | $25,218.30 |
| 48844 | Corewell Health Occupational | $230.00 |
| 48845 | County Road Association | $331.00 |
| 48847 | D & K Truck Company | $4,473.87 |
| 48848 | David Daniels | $599.93 |
| 48849 | David Liddell | $605.60 |
| 48850 | Dylan Kennedy | $58.25 |
| 48851 | Etna Supply | $347.00 |
| 48852 | Fox Chevrolet Buick | $46.51 |
| 48853 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $108.94 |
| 48854 | Huizinga Rebuilding and Truck | $79.50 |
| 48855 | Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc. | $2,744.16 |
| 48856 | J & H Oil Company | $45,072.37 |
| 48857 | Jake Welch | $312.60 |
| 48858 | John Deere Financial | $61.10 |
| 48859 | JX Enterprises, Inc. | $614.34 |
| 48860 | Kimball Midwest | $1,112.57 |
| 48861 | Krenn Timber Bridge, Inc. | $136,231.00 |
| 48862 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $729,046.42 |
| 48863 | Lincoln National Life Ins | $620.75 |
| 48864 | LRE Engineers & Surveyors | $3,347.60 |
| 48865 | MEI Telecom, Inc. | $500.00 |
| 48866 | NEXUS RC, LLC | $600.00 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48867 | Rieth Riley Construction Co, I | $3,720.75 |
| 48868 | Scott Civil Engineering Co | $9,550.00 |
| 48869 | SME Inc. | $2,332.50 |
| 48870 | The Daltons Inc. | $13,049.60 |
| 48871 | Todd Wenzel Buick GMC | $198,165.00 |
| 48872 | Tom Boulter | $35.78 |
| 48873 | Tractor Supply Company | $129.65 |
| 48874 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $633.53 |
| 48875 | UniFirst Corporation | $281.47 |
| 48876 | View Newspaper Group | $411.00 |
| 48877 | Williams Farm Machinery, Inc. | $12.51 |
| 48878 | Winter Equipment | $634.28 |
| 48879 | Woodland Auto Body | $6,791.21 |
| Total | $1,284,801.89 |
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to set the bid date for the Brown Road over Little Thornapple River culvert removal and bridge installation for June 22, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioners James and seconded to request reimbursement in the amount of $10,000.00 for payment made during the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to a licensed professional engineer employed by this Commission, in accordance with Sec. 12(2) of Act 51.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve a 2.75% raise to the non-association regular full time employees starting July 1, 2026 to coincide with what the Association Employees received in their contract. All applicable benefits of the current Barry County Road Commission Employees’ Association contract will also apply to the non-association regular full time employees of the Barry County Road Commission with the exception of Line 8 under Schedule A.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Matt Toburen of Nexus RC spoke to the Board about the new app. Training for the Committee Members was held on June 1, 2026, and they, along with Management, are now using the app. Mr. Toburen demonstrated the app to the Board, showing the location of each Committee Member and their assigned tasks for the day. Management and Mr. Toburen anticipate that the remaining employees will begin using the app within the next month.
Excel Excavation Group LLC submitted a request for a temporary Right-of-Way (ROW) Encroachment Permit to install a temporary fence within the ROW along Gackler Road. The proposed fence would extend from the east property line of Parcel No. 14-018-005-00 westward to Patterson Road. The fence would remain in place for the duration of the mining operation and would be removed upon completion of mining activities.
The Engineering Department reviewed the request and informed the Board that the proposed encroachment does not present any safety concerns.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to grant Excel Excavation Group LLC a temporary ROW Encroachment permit for Gackler Road.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to switch the Board Meeting date and time of June 16, 2026 to June 23, 2026 at 7:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 A.M.
________________________________ __________________________________
Secretary Chairman
May 19, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for May 19, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – May 5, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
5/7/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $176,184.31
Bills:
5/7/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48766 | Advantage Plumbing & Drain LLC | $825.00 |
| 48767 | Air Components, Inc. | $1,718.25 |
| 48768 | Alec Belson | $80.00 |
| 48769 | Argent Institutional Trust Co | $500.00 |
| 48770 | Bauer Built Tire | $10,645.48 |
| 48771 | Bert Keeler | $380.00 |
| 48772 | Best Equipment Company, Inc. | $883.41 |
| 48773 | Black Gold Holdings LLC | $17,796.48 |
| 48774 | Brandy Casey | $80.00 |
| 48775 | Brent Cisler | $12,300.00 |
| 48776 | Brian Donnini | $224.15 |
| 48779 | Capital One Bank | $18,508.78 |
| 48780 | Carleton Equipment Co | $600.00 |
| 48781 | Charles Benedict | $552.54 |
| 48782 | Chris BeBeau | $466.83 |
| 48783 | City Of Hastings | $985.84 |
| 48784 | Corewell Health Occupational | $325.00 |
| 48785 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $84.50 |
| 48787 | D & K Truck Company | $8,649.93 |
| 48788 | Dana Kilmer | $293.14 |
| 48789 | David Liddell | $80.00 |
| 48790 | Dovi Inc. DBA DeVos Insulation | $198,805.60 |
| 48791 | Dylan Kennedy | $80.00 |
| 48792 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $32,355.55 |
| 48793 | Gary Vandecar | $552.54 |
| 48794 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $537.90 |
| 48795 | Huizinga Rebuilding and Truck | $419.23 |
| 48796 | Jake Welch | $80.00 |
| 48797 | John Deere Financial | $57.57 |
| 48798 | JX Enterprises, Inc. | $439.42 |
| 48799 | K M International, Inc. | $36.46 |
| 48800 | Kendall Pranshka | $276.28 |
| 48801 | Key Cleaning Services, Inc. | $981.00 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48802 | Kimball Midwest | $1,376.56 |
| 48803 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $155,361.58 |
| 48804 | Larry Maupin | $552.54 |
| 48805 | Leaping Lizards | $1,160.00 |
| 48806 | LJ Fluid Power Inc | $30.00 |
| 48807 | Lumen Electric, Inc. | $1,334.64 |
| 48808 | M-43 Auto Body & Mechanical | $3,150.41 |
| 48809 | Mark Weeks | $340.00 |
| 48810 | Michigan Cat | $104,080.72 |
| 48811 | Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones | $7,782.50 |
| 48812 | NEXUS RC, LLC | $4,716.63 |
| 48813 | Parts and Service Financing | $3,270.36 |
| 48814 | Patricia Wolf | $276.28 |
| 48815 | Priority Health | $24,602.29 |
| 48816 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $153.63 |
| 48817 | Ridderman Oil | $24,583.86 |
| 48818 | Robert Nagel | $276.28 |
| 48819 | Scott Bond | $80.00 |
| 48820 | Scott Schantz Jr. | $80.00 |
| 48821 | Sherwin Industries Inc | $4,272.05 |
| 48822 | St. Regis Culvert Inc | $147.60 |
| 48823 | Todd Wenzel Buick GMC | $345,592.00 |
| 48824 | Tom Boulter | $35.78 |
| 48825 | Tom Chaffee | $276.28 |
| 48826 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $158.37 |
| 48827 | UniFirst Corporation | $476.66 |
| 48828 | US Hydraulics LLC | $765.41 |
| 48829 | Wayne Roush | $276.28 |
| 48830 | Weller | $725.00 |
| 48831 | Wightman | $2,500.00 |
| Total | $999,034.59 |
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Steve Shults with Bloomingdale Communications spoke to the Board about a Variance to Utility Permit #2026R00034. They are requesting a bury depth of 48 inches. Mr. Shultz also discussed burying cables at the shoulder of the road instead of the back of the right of way on certain roads that have issues burying at the back of the right of way. Mr. Shults informed the Board that if the cable is in the right-of-way and needs to be moved, they will always relocate it.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to grant Bloomingdale Communications the variance for Utility Permit #2026R00034 under the BCRC Engineering Departments approval. The BCRC Engineering Department may approve the variance on a case-by-case basis by location. Bloomingdale Communications will provide the required information, and the Engineering Department has the discretion to approve burying cable at a depth of 48 inches and allowing cable placement closer to the shoulder of the road.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Commissioner Knight and seconded
WHEREAS, the Board of the County Road Commissioners requests the laying out and designating of a drainage district and the location, establishment and construction of a drain, located in Assyria Township, Barry County, pursuant to Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Section 327 of the Drain Code authorizes a board of county road commissioners to file with the Drain Commissioner an application for the laying out and designating of a drainage district and a petition to locate and establish a drain if necessary for the construction or maintenance of any highway to take the surplus water across adjacent lands; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners has determined that the laying out and designating of the proposed drainage district and the locating and establishing of the proposed drain is necessary for the construction or maintenance of Holmes Road to take surplus water across adjacent lands, and is also necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of County Road Commissioners does authorize the filing of an application for the laying out and designating of a drainage district and a petition to locate, establish and construct a drain with the Barry County Drain Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chairperson is authorized to execute the application for the laying out and designating of a drainage district and petition to locate, establish and construct a drain.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary shall forward to the Barry County Drain Commissioner a copy of this Resolution for the application for laying out and designating a drainage district and petition to locate, establish and construct a drain.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner Knight and seconded to authorize Chairman Solmes to sign the Petition for Locating, Establishing and Constructing a Holmes Drain.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
To the Barry County Drain Commissioner:
The undersigned is the Board of County Road Commissioners, Barry County, Michigan. This petition has been duly authorized by the governing body of the Barry County Road Commission and requests that the Holmes Drain be located, established and constructed under the provisions of Chapter 4 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended.
The Barry County Road Commission has determined that the proposed drain is necessary for the construction or maintenance of Holmes Road to take the surplus water across adjacent lands and understands that it will be liable for an assessment at large for a percentage of the cost of the proposed drain.
The tentative location of the proposed drain shall be as described in the Order Laying Out and Designating the Holmes Drain Drainage District.
Motion was made by Commissioner Knight and seconded to authorize Chairman Solmes to sign the Application for Laying Out and Designating a Drainage District for Holmes Drain.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
To the Barry County Drain Commissioner:
The undersigned is the Board of County Road Commissioners, Barry County, Michigan. This application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the Barry County Road Commission and requests that the Holmes Drain Drainage District for the proposed Holmes Drain be laid out and designated under the provisions of Chapter 3 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended.
The Barry County Road Commission has determined that the proposed drain is necessary for the construction or maintenance of Holmes Road to take the surplus water across adjacent lands and understands that it will be liable for an assessment at large for a percentage of the cost of the proposed drain.
The proposed drainage district is located in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. The tentative location of the proposed drain is as follows: near Holmes Road.
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Managing Director Jake Welch gave the Board an update on the FEMA process the Governor is trying to get approved. The Board determined not to move forward seeking reimbursement.
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Pick-up Trucks Bids were opened on May 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
| 2025 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups | ||||||
| #250120 | ||||||
| None | ||||||
| #250140 | ||||||
| Scott Simmons | $58,200.00 | 3rd Choice – Awarded 1st Choice | ||||
| #250310 | ||||||
| None | ||||||
| 2025 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab AT4 Pickup | ||||||
| #250010 | ||||||
| None | ||||||
| 2025 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SRW SLE Pickup | ||||||
| Bid with or without plow | ||||||
| #250260 | ||||||
| Scott Simmons | $61,100.00 | 2nd Choice – Awarded 1st Choice | ||||
| No Plow | ||||||
| #250270 | ||||||
| Scott Simmons | $61,125.00 | 1st Choice – Awarded | ||||
| No Plow | ||||||
| 2025 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab DRW SLE Pckup | ||||||
| Bid with or wihtout plow | ||||||
| #250370 | ||||||
| None | ||||||
The Board acknowledged the sale of the Pick-up Trucks to the highest bidder.
Managing Director Jake Welch reported to the Board that the trucks not sold through the bid process were being sold through alternative methods.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:29 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman
May 5, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for May 5, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – April 21, 2026 and April 24, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
4/23/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $180,779.07
Bills:
4/23/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48725 | Action Traffic Maintenance Inc | $18,600.00 |
| 48726 | Advantage Electrical | $20,298.78 |
| 48727 | Advantage Plumbing & Drain LLC | $1,500.00 |
| 48728 | Bauer Built Tire | $2,036.00 |
| 48729 | Bendzinski & Company | $25,450.00 |
| 48730 | Black Gold Holdings LLC | $143.52 |
| 48733 | Capital One Bank | $29,899.93 |
| 48734 | Chris BeBeau BCRC | $578.50 |
| 48735 | Complete Auto Glass | $697.00 |
| 48736 | Consumers Energy | $5,485.86 |
| 48737 | Corewell Health Occupational | $888.00 |
| 48738 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $52.00 |
| 48740 | D & K Truck Company | $8,980.08 |
| 48741 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $9,850.00 |
| 48742 | Granger | $212.00 |
| 48743 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $150.13 |
| 48744 | J & H Oil Company | $1,994.38 |
| 48745 | K M International, Inc. | $110.91 |
| 48746 | Ketchum Machine Co | $2,896.00 |
| 48747 | Kimball Midwest | $1,050.03 |
| 48748 | Klink Trucking | $5,602.66 |
| 48749 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $1,921.50 |
| 48750 | Lincoln National Life Ins | $620.75 |
| 48751 | LJ Fluid Power Inc | $1,855.20 |
| 48752 | LRE Engineers & Surveyors | $1,890.00 |
| 48753 | M & K Quality Truck Center | $697.50 |
| 48754 | Miller Financial Services LLC | $3,000.00 |
| 48755 | Parts and Service Financing | $101.66 |
| 48756 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $608.79 |
| 48757 | Ray Bohley | $45.00 |
| 48758 | River City Reproductions | $182.00 |
| 48759 | Scott Bond | $150.00 |
| 48760 | Scott Swem | $472.12 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48761 | Tel-U Tech, LLC | $10,035.50 |
| 48762 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $7,911.47 |
| 48763 | UniFirst Corporation | $616.27 |
| 48764 | Zylstra Door Company | $2,780.00 |
| 48765 | Rocket Enterprise, Inc. | $11,712.50 |
| Total | $181,076.04 |
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Pick-up Trucks Bids were opened on April 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
| 2025 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups | ||
| #250020 | ||
| None | ||
| #250040 | ||
| Ben Hunderman | $63,475.00 | 1st Options – Awarded |
| #250050 | ||
| Ben Hunderman | $62,750.00 | 2nd Option – got 1st Option |
| #250070 | ||
| Ben Hunderman | $63,275.00 | 3rd Option – got 1st Option |
| 2025 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup | ||
| #250060 | ||
| None | ||
| 2025 GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup | ||
| #250300 | ||
| None | ||
The Board acknowledged the sale of the Pick-up Trucks to the highest bidder.
Managing Director Jake Welch reported to the Board that the trucks that did not sell by bid were sold after.
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Managing Director Jake Welch reported to the Board that a resident put in a request to purchase part of the Chaffee Gravel Pit. After a discussion it was determined that this was not in the best interest of the Barry County Road Commission.
______________________________________________________________________________
Managing Director Jake Welch reported to the Board that a request has been made to abandon certain State Game Area roads. Mr. Welch will conduct further research to ensure that no proposed road closures would result in residents being landlocked. He will present his findings to the Board at a later date.
Bids for the Sager Road over Fall Creek Culvert Replacement were opened on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Sager Road over Fall Creek Culvert Replacement to Nashville Construction Company as low bidder.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Strategic Planning was scheduled for August 12, 2026.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to authorize the transfer of 8 hours of vacation time from Scott Swem to Johnnie Stayton, at the request of the employee Scott Swem.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & Knight
Nays, James
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman
April 24, 2026
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.
______________________________________________________________________________
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
____________________________________________________________________________
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.
______________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 1:23 P.M.
________________________________ __________________________________
Secretary Chairman
Special Board Meeting 4/24/26
The Barry County Road Commission will be holding a special board meeting on Friday, April 24, at 1:00 PM.
April 21, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for April 21, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – April 7, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
4/9/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $167,593.52
Bills:
4/9/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48663 | AIS Construction Equipment Cor | $72,252.94 |
| 48664 | APEC | $1,750.00 |
| 48665 | Bauer Built Tire | $2,203.60 |
| 48666 | Ben Byle | $59.32 |
| 48667 | Brandy Casey | $366.88 |
| 48668 | Brian Heath | $200.85 |
| 48669 | Bronson HelpNet | $283.50 |
| 48672 | Capital One Bank | $20,169.11 |
| 48673 | City Of Hastings | $1,189.84 |
| 48674 | Consumers Energy | $21.75 |
| 48675 | Corewell Health Occupational | $414.00 |
| 48676 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $249.30 |
| 48677 | D & K Truck Company | $707.23 |
| 48678 | Floyd’s Electric Service Inc | $345.00 |
| 48679 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $34,605.55 |
| 48680 | Gabridge & Company, PLC | $16,500.00 |
| 48681 | H.S.V. Redi-Mix | $391.51 |
| 48682 | Hall’s Septic | $760.00 |
| 48683 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $201.44 |
| 48684 | K M International, Inc. | $1,236.81 |
| 48685 | Key Cleaning Services, Inc. | $1,203.60 |
| 48686 | Kimball Midwest | $1,598.03 |
| 48687 | Klink Trucking | $53,038.09 |
| 48688 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $1,069.64 |
| 48689 | Parts and Service Financing | $1,953.11 |
| 48690 | Peter Meyers & Tony Muka | $1,125.00 |
| 48691 | Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | $47.20 |
| 48692 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $736.12 |
| 48693 | Ridderman Oil | $34,189.23 |
| 48694 | Rush Parts | $6,909.25 |
| 48695 | Scott Civil Engineering Co | $945.00 |
| 48696 | Scott Swem | $257.01 |
| 48697 | Sherwin Industries Inc | $1,315.93 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48698 | Tom Boulter | $82.66 |
| 48699 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $5,420.76 |
| 48700 | UniFirst Corporation | $475.91 |
| 48701 | US Hydraulics LLC | $698.80 |
| 48702 | Verizon | $2,526.10 |
| 48703 | View Newspaper Group | $130.00 |
| 48704 | Wightman | $3,800.00 |
| 48705 | Alec Belson | $80.00 |
| 48706 | Bert Keeler | $380.00 |
| 48707 | Brandy Casey | $80.00 |
| 48708 | Brian Donnini | $80.00 |
| 48709 | Charles Benedict | $552.54 |
| 48710 | Chris BeBeau | $80.00 |
| 48711 | David Liddell | $80.00 |
| 48712 | Dylan Kennedy | $80.00 |
| 48713 | Gary Vandecar | $552.54 |
| 48714 | Jake Welch | $80.00 |
| 48715 | Kendall Pranshka | $276.28 |
| 48716 | Larry Maupin | $552.54 |
| 48717 | Mark Weeks | $340.00 |
| 48718 | MCRCSIP | $215,279.00 |
| 48719 | Patricia Wolf | $276.28 |
| 48720 | Robert Nagel | $276.28 |
| 48721 | Scott Bond | $80.00 |
| 48722 | Scott Schantz Jr. | $80.00 |
| 48723 | Tom Chaffee | $276.28 |
| 48724 | Wayne Roush | $276.28 |
| Total | $491,188.09 |
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Ian Rees from Gabridge & Company presented to the Board the 2025 Financial Statement at the last Board Meeting. The Fiduciary pages in the report still needed to be updated. Mr. Rees has sent the pages, and the Board has reviewed them. The Barry County Road Commission received an unmodified opinion or a “clean” opinion for the audit ending December 31, 2025. This is considered the best or highest level the Road Commission could receive.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to accept the 2025 Financial Statement
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to adopt the 2026 Budget Amendment #1.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
| Amended | |||||
| Revenues | BUDGET | Amendment | Budget | ||
| M.V.H.F. | 10,664,878 | 447,042 | 11,111,920 | ||
| Other State Funds | 0 | 0 | |||
| Federal Funds | 4,521,700 | -2,027,200 | 2,494,500 | ||
| Critical Bridge | 0 | 2,787,000 | 2,787,000 | ||
| County Appropriations | 11,334 | 11,334 | |||
| Township Contributions | 2,640,374 | -18,574 | 2,621,800 | ||
| Other Governmental Contributions | 0 | 2,007,200 | 2,007,200 | ||
| Other Contributions | 0 | 0 | |||
| Salvage Sales | 20,000 | -10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| Miscellaneous Sales | 2,000 | -1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Interest Earned | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||
| Property Rentals | 9,225 | 23,671 | 32,896 | ||
| Equipment Rentals | 3,913,255 | 115,000 | 4,028,255 | ||
| Handling Charges | 520 | 520 | |||
| Purchase Discounts | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Gain/Loss Disp. Of Equipment | 834,681 | 36,000 | 870,681 | ||
| Depreciation & Depletion | 1,455,000 | 1,455,000 | |||
| Equipment Retirements | 0 | 0 | |||
| Installment Leases | 0 | 0 | |||
| Trade-In Allowances | 0 | 0 | |||
| Permit Fees | 50,000 | 10,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Bond Proceeds | 0 | 6,870,548 | 6,870,548 | ||
| Refunds | 70,000 | 70,000 | |||
| Total Revenues | 24,343,967 | 10,239,687 | 34,583,654 | ||
| Expenditures | |||||
| Primary Construction | 0 | 3,058,975 | 3,058,975 | ||
| Local Construction | 0 | 928,975 | 928,975 | ||
| Primary Preservation | 1,885,000 | -368,531 | 1,516,469 | ||
| Local Preservation | 3,607,000 | 84,478 | 3,691,478 | ||
| Primary Routine Maintenance | 4,750,299 | 1,781,819 | 6,532,118 | ||
| Local Routine Maintenance | 5,745,279 | 2,139,497 | 7,884,776 | ||
| Equipment Expense Direct | 2,595,009 | 200,000 | 2,795,009 | ||
| Equipment Expense Indirect | 862,554 | 141,000 | 1,003,554 | ||
| Equipment Expense Operating | 475,360 | 475,360 | |||
| Distributive Expense | 1,057,636 | 1,057,636 | |||
| Administrative Expense | 770,149 | 15,517 | 785,666 | ||
| Capital Expense | 2,034,681 | 2,784,758 | 4,819,439 | ||
| Note Payments | 561,000 | 561,000 | |||
| Other Units of Government | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Expenditures | 24,343,967 | 10,766,488 | 35,110,455 | ||
| Budgeted Net Revenues (Exp) | 0 | -526,801 | -526,801 | ||
| Projected Fund Balance Prior Year | 2,488,542 | 909,585 | 3,398,127 | ||
| Projected Fund Balance | 2,488,542 | 382,784 | 2,871,326 |
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Managing Director Jake Welch reviewed the 2025 Strategic Planning Goals with the Board.
Goal #1 – Facilities and Mineral Pits:
Exploration has been completed in pits with less than 500,000 cubic yards of material remaining. At Peck’s Pit, an area containing usable material was identified and will be processed. At Woodstra Pit, no salvageable material remains. The remaining previously crushed material will be utilized, and there are plans to sell the property in the future.
Goal #2 – Bridges and Culverts:
An employee is currently conducting a comprehensive inventory of county road culverts, documenting their locations, sizes, and conditions. Based on this data, the BCRC has identified larger structures nearing the end of their service life and added them to a replacement inventory list.
The BCRC has completed design and permitting for four bridges, making them “shovel-ready” as funding opportunities become available. Additionally, the Board has approved an annual commitment of $400,000 for bridge projects that are unlikely to receive outside funding. Research has also been conducted regarding funding participation under the Michigan Drainage Code.
Both goals have been completed, and development of the 2026 goals will begin.
______________________________________________________________________________
There was a 2026 Strategic Planning discussion. A date in the future will be set for this meeting.
______________________________________________________________________________
Since April 3, 2026, Barry County has experienced heavy storms. The Board discussed the resulting road conditions and drainage issues caused by the storms.
____________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 A.M.
________________________________ __________________________________
Secretary Chairman
April 7, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, and Managing Director Jake Welch. Commissioner Knight excused.
The agenda for April 7, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – March 17, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
3/26/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $170,929.02
Bills:
3/26/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48624 | Advantage Electrical | $20,050.03 |
| 48625 | Advantage Plumbing & Drain LLC | $900.00 |
| 48626 | Arizent | $1,705.00 |
| 48627 | Bauer Built Tire | $5,700.43 |
| 48628 | Brian Donnini | $92.20 |
| 48631 | Capital One Bank | $24,631.64 |
| 48632 | Consumers Energy | $6,917.60 |
| 48633 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $78.00 |
| 48634 | D & K Truck Company | $1,307.38 |
| 48635 | Delta Dental | $61.08 |
| 48636 | DLZ | $10,604.24 |
| 48637 | Dylan Kennedy | $127.19 |
| 48638 | Floyd’s Electric Service Inc | $345.00 |
| 48639 | Forklifts of Michigan | $587.12 |
| 48640 | Fox Chevrolet Buick | $1,474.51 |
| 48641 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $9,500.00 |
| 48642 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $733.20 |
| 48643 | Imperial Dade | $861.96 |
| 48644 | J & H Oil Company | $1,898.18 |
| 48645 | Jake Welch | $524.45 |
| 48646 | K M International, Inc. | $23.16 |
| 48647 | Kimball Midwest | $1,194.10 |
| 48648 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $289.08 |
| 48649 | Lincoln National Life Ins | $632.29 |
| 48650 | LJ Fluid Power Inc | $591.90 |
| 48651 | MEI Telecom, Inc. | $500.00 |
| 48652 | Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones | $2,728.00 |
| 48653 | NEXUS RC, LLC | $8,069.10 |
| 48654 | Overhead Door Co | $4,168.08 |
| 48655 | Priority Health | $24,602.29 |
| 48656 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $302.27 |
| 48657 | Ridderman Oil | $36,487.64 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48658 | S & P Global Ratings | $22,000.00 |
| 48659 | Sherwin Industries Inc | $78.95 |
| 48660 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $617.78 |
| 48661 | UniFirst Corporation | $280.72 |
| 48662 | VanBelkum Companies of GR LLC | $32,909.19 |
| $223,573.76 |
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Ian Rees from Gabridge & Company presented to the Board the 2025 Financial Statement. Mr. Rees reported that the Barry County Road Commission received an unmodified opinion or a “clean” opinion for the audit ending December 31, 2025. This is considered the best or highest level the Road Commission could receive. Mr. Rees explained that the two pages referring to the Fiduciary Fund have not been updated yet. He was waiting for some information from Alerus. The Board will approve the Financial report after receiving this information.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded authorizing Chairman Solmes and Finance Director Chris BeBeau to sign the 2025 Act 51 report.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Bids for Bridge H Pile Driving – Wellman Road and Hickory Road were opened on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Bridge H Pile Driving – Wellman Road and Hickory Road to Nasvhille Construction Company as low bidder. Nashville Construction has agreed to extend the Hickory Road bid price through 2027, with the understanding that if steel H-Pile prices increase during that period, BCRC will cover the difference in cost.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to set the bid date on the sale of six (6) pick-up trucks for April 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. and minimum bid price to be at Management discretion.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to set the bid date for the Sager Road Bridge Construction for April 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes & James,
Nays, None
Motion Carried
______________________________________________________________________________
This last weekend there were storms that had downpour of rain causing flooding, washouts, and road closings. There was a discussion how management handled this situation. The county was broken up into sections and management reviewed the roads in their section and had employees report directly to them on roads that needed more than a quick fix. As roads were closed or re-opened they were reported to Central Dispatch and a post was made on Facebook to keep the public informed. A list of repairs was created and prioritized to create a recovery plan.
The Emergency Action Plan procedure that had been created worked well.
- Roles and responsibilities were clearly defined
- Communication channels were effective
- Decision-making authority was properly distributed
______________________________________________________________________________
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 A.M.
________________________________ __________________________________
Secretary Chairman
March 17, 2026
Chairman Solmes called the regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission to order at the Road Commission’s Board Room at 6:30 A.M.
Members present: Solmes, James, Knight, and Managing Director Jake Welch.
The agenda for March 17, 2026 was approved.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve the following consent items:
- Minutes of Previous Board Meetings – February 17, 2026
- Payroll
- Bills
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
2/26/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $156,372.94
3/12/26 Barry County Road Commission Payroll $158,519.73
Bills:
2/26/26
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48529 | Behrens LTD | $59.00 |
| 48531 | Capital One Bank | $22,561.44 |
| 48532 | Chris BeBeau | $285.95 |
| 48533 | Consumers Energy | $591.90 |
| 48534 | County Rd Association Self Ins | $16,899.00 |
| 48535 | Culligan Water Conditioning | $58.50 |
| 48537 | D & K Truck Company | $907,008.65 |
| 48538 | Delta Dental | $61.08 |
| 48539 | Detroit Salt Company LLC | $35,328.29 |
| 48540 | Fox Chevrolet Buick | $80.75 |
| 48541 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $3,500.00 |
| 48542 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $1,426.56 |
| 48543 | Hastings Banner | $78.00 |
| 48544 | Imperial Dade | $475.68 |
| 48545 | IRS – Taxes | $3,264.98 |
| 48546 | J & H Oil Company | $26,527.61 |
| 48547 | Johnnie Stayton Jr. | $48.72 |
| 48548 | K M International, Inc. | $29.64 |
| 48549 | Kimball Midwest | $959.07 |
| 48550 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $182.50 |
| 48551 | Lincoln National Life Ins | $614.98 |
| 48552 | LJ Fluid Power Inc | $150.60 |
| 48553 | LRE Engineers & Surveyors | $24,950.00 |
| 48554 | Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones | $1,846.00 |
| 48555 | NEXUS RC, LLC | $46,000.00 |
| 48556 | Priority Health | $24,602.29 |
| 48557 | Quadient Finance USA Inc | $500.00 |
| 48558 | Rohr Gasoline Equipment, Inc. | $2,000.00 |
| 48559 | Seidl Vet | $45.00 |
| 48560 | State of Michigan | $145.00 |
| 48561 | Steensma Lawn & Power Equipment | $1,328.61 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48562 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $2,732.03 |
| 48563 | UniFirst Corporation | $414.32 |
| 48564 | Verns Repair & Sport | $946.98 |
| 48565 | View Newspaper Group | $246.00 |
| 48566 | Welton’s Heating & Cooling | $125.00 |
| 48567 | Yellow Rose Transport, Inc. | $23,541.93 |
| Sub-Total | $1,149,616.06 | |
| 3/12/2026 | ||
| 48568 | Advantage Plumbing & Drain LLC | $3,025.00 |
| 48569 | Alec Belson | $424.47 |
| 48570 | Bauer Built Tire | $537.00 |
| 48571 | Ben Byle | $218.78 |
| 48572 | Bert Keeler | $380.00 |
| 48573 | Brandy Casey | $80.00 |
| 48574 | Brian Donnini | $169.57 |
| 48575 | C & N Supply | $81.92 |
| 48576 | Calhoun Foundry Company, Inc. | $6,098.53 |
| 48580 | Capital One Bank | $23,322.65 |
| 48581 | Charles Benedict | $552.54 |
| 48582 | Chris BeBeau | $80.00 |
| 48583 | City Of Hastings | $985.84 |
| 48584 | Consumers Energy | $21.77 |
| 48585 | Corewell Health Occupational | $228.00 |
| 48587 | D & K Truck Company | $11,130.44 |
| 48588 | David Liddell | $80.00 |
| 48589 | Dylan Kennedy | $80.00 |
| 48590 | Floyd’s Electric Service Inc | $345.00 |
| 48591 | Frontline Maintenance & Serv. | $32,355.55 |
| 48592 | Gary Vandecar | $552.54 |
| 48593 | Granger | $210.44 |
| 48594 | Hastings Ace Hardware | $211.86 |
| 48595 | Jake Welch | $80.00 |
| 48596 | John Deere Financial | $38.58 |
| 48597 | Kendall Pranshka | $276.28 |
| 48598 | Key Cleaning Services, Inc. | $681.00 |
| 48599 | Kimball Midwest | $558.05 |
| 48600 | Lakeland Asphalt Corp | $2,435.84 |
| 48601 | Larry Maupin | $552.54 |
| 48602 | Lumen Electric, Inc. | $580.74 |
| 48603 | Mark Weeks | $340.00 |
| 48604 | Patricia Wolf | $276.28 |
| 48605 | Purity Cylinder Gases Inc | $1,094.43 |
| 48606 | Robert Nagel | $276.28 |
| 48607 | Rohr Gasoline Equipment, Inc. | $410.00 |
| 48608 | S & M Liquid Tirefill Inc | $1,336.35 |
| 48609 | Scott Bond | $80.00 |
| 48610 | Scott Civil Engineering Co | $9,705.00 |
| 48611 | Scott Schantz Jr. | $80.00 |
| 48612 | Tom Chaffee | $276.28 |
| 48613 | Total Fire & Security | $480.00 |
| 48614 | Truck & Trailer Specialties | $1,288.23 |
| 48615 | UniFirst Corporation | $140.36 |
| 48616 | Valley Truck Parts, Inc. | $1,154.03 |
| Check Number | Vendor Name | Check Amount |
| 48617 | Van’t Hof Door & Gate Systems | $10,504.20 |
| 48618 | Verns Repair & Sport | $64.98 |
| 48619 | View Newspaper Group | $346.00 |
| 48620 | Wayne Moore | $512.37 |
| 48621 | Wayne Roush | $276.28 |
| 48622 | Yellow Rose Transport, Inc. | $24,843.13 |
| Sub-Total | $139,859.13 | |
| Total | $1,289,475.19 |
______________________________________________________________________________
Steve Shults with Bloomingdale Communications introduced himself and his company to the Board. They are putting Fiber Optics into Thornapple Township and wanted to make contact with the BCRC.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to accept the Barry Township Resolution for Road Work.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
At the Township of Barry regular meeting held on February 10, 2026 the following Resolution was adopted.
There came before the board the following matter:
Now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Barry hereby agrees to the following:
Road work for the following road: Attached copy.
Payment plan of $125,000 Dust layer $20,000. Road work/gravel $105,000. 2026 – 2029.
Motion by L. Campbell, seconded by D. White to adopt this Resolution 26-01.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to accept the Prairieville Township Resolution for Road Work.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
ROAD FUND 2026 Budget Workshop
The Board decided after discussion to present at the March Township Board RBM the proposed four-year plan of the Barry County Road Commission at $215,000/year.
______________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to accept the Rutland Township Resolution for Road Work.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
WHEREAS, the Township Board is authorized to determine road projects to be completed within the township, and
WHEREAS, the Township Board, by the passing of this Resolution, does hereby agree to contract with the Barry County Road Commission for the sum of $85,000.00 per year for four (4) years for the maintenance of our township roads. The recommendations of the Barry County Road Commission for the $85,000.00 is attached (as amended). Also as part of the Four (4) Year Plan is the dust control, gravel expenditures, and paving recommendations to be completed in 2025 thru 2028 to be paid for from the road milage monies collected in 2025 thru 2028 in the sum of approximately $190,000.00 per year (as amended). Total expenditure for the four years will be approximately $1,100.00.00.
WHEREAS, The Township Board has determined that the State of Michigan pays no property taxes on State Land in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area;
WHEREAS, the Township Board has decided that no Township Funds will be expended on the maintenance of any gravel roads that run through the Yankee Springs Recreation Area unless they are inhabited by our residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Rutland Charter Township Board does hereby authorized the recommended expenditures (as amended) for our roads from the Barry County Road Commission for the years 2025 thru 2028.
Motion was made by James and seconded to authorize Chairman Solmes and Vice-Chairman James to sign the Michigan Department of Transportation contract for the removal and replacement of structure #566 Barger Road over Mud Creek and structure #13383 Quaker Brook Lane over Quaker Brook. Contract #26-5000.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to uncommit funds allocated for bridge work, while maintaining in 2026 a balance of $500,000 in committed funds for Real Estate.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by James and seconded to accept the proposal for bridge design services from Scott Civil Engineering Company for the Coats Grove Road Culvert replacement at a cost of $14,050
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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There was a six minute recess to take a picture for the 2025 Annual Report.
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The following material bids were opened on February 26, 2026:
Crack Seal Blocks:
| Bid Items | Units | Sherwin Industries | |
| Crafco Fiber #34250 | lb | $0.6182 | |
| *Crafco Roadsaver #34221 | lb | $0.5792 | |
| *Alternative Bid Material | |||
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Crack Seal Block bid to Sherwin Industries as low bidder.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Culverts:
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Culvert bid to all bidders and purchase in the best interest of the Barry County Road Commission.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Traffic Control Signs:
| Bid Items | Units | Dornbos Sign Inc. | National Highway Products | Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC | Custom Products Corporation |
| Total Price | $14,712.82 | $22,470.37 | $18,616.10 | $20,957.84 | |
| Delivery | days | 30 | 30-45 | 30-45 | 38 |
| Notes: | |||||
| Dornbos Sign Inc. – Pricing firm for 90 days | |||||
| Custom Products Corporation – Net 30, pricing good for one time order | |||||
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Traffic Control Sign Bid to Dornbos Sign, Inc. as low bidder.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Dust Control:
| Bid Items | Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC | S&M Liquid Tire Fill Inc. | Min Tech / Momar, Inc. |
| Type | Mineral Well Brine | Mineral Well Brine | Dust Not CCL RTU |
| Min % dust palliative | 26.0%(W/W) | 20% | |
| Calcium Chloride | 19.1% (W/W) | 16.61% | |
| Magnesium Chloride | 3.1% (W/W) | 3.33% | |
| Other: | 0.9% (W/W) | 0% | |
| Sodium Chloride Max | 5.2% (W/W) | 2.54% | |
| Specific gravity | 1.256 | 1.25 | |
| Assyria | No Bid | $0.162 | $2.270 |
| Baltimore | $0.229 | $0.174 | $2.270 |
| Barry | No Bid | $0.178 | $2.270 |
| Carlton | No Bid | $0.185 | $2.270 |
| Castleton | $0.229 | $0.174 | $2.270 |
| Hope | $0.229 | $0.184 | $2.270 |
| Irving | $0.229 | $0.189 | $2.270 |
| Johnstown | No Bid | $0.168 | $2.270 |
| Maple Grove | $0.229 | $0.174 | $2.270 |
| Orangeville | $0.229 | $0.189 | $2.270 |
| Prairieville | No Bid | $0.182 | $2.270 |
| Rutland | No Bid | $0.184 | $2.270 |
| Thornapple | $0.229 | $0.195 | $2.270 |
| Woodland | $0.229 | $0.183 | $2.270 |
| Yankee Springs | No Bid | $0.192 | $2.270 |
| Small Apps | $0.310 | $2.270 | |
| Bidders Additional Bid Notes: | |||
| Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC: 9,500 gal min load, Net 30 days. | |||
| S&M Liquid Tire Fill: 8,000 gal min load. | |||
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Dust Control bid to Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC and S & M Liquid Tire Fill, Inc. and to purchase in the best interest of the Township.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Scraper Blades:
| Bid Items | Units | St. Regis Culvert Inc. | Viking Cives | MacAllister Machinery |
| Scraper Blades | ||||
| 3/4″x8″x72″ Single Bevel | ea | $163.38 | $204.00 | $140.88 |
| Alternate Bid Double Bevel | ea | |||
| Serrated Blades | ||||
| 3/4″x8″x72″ Single Bevel | ea | |||
| Alternate Bid Double Bevel | ea | $162.60 | $141.35 | |
| Grader Blades | ||||
| 3/4″x8″x84″ Single Bevel | ea | $190.61 | $204.00 | |
| Alternate Bid Double Bevel | ea | $154.35 | ||
| Serrated Grader Blades | ||||
| 3/4″x8″x84″ Single Bevel | ea | |||
| Alternate Bid Double Bevel | ea | $189.70 | $175.38 | |
| Bidders Additional Bid Notes: | ||||
| St. Regis Culvert Inc.: Net 30 days. Pricing is firm 15 days and is subject to applicable tariffs. | ||||
| MacAllister Machinery: Bid price will hold till 6/1/26 | ||||
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to award the Scraper Blade bid to all bidders and purchase in the best interest of the Barry County Road Commission.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to accept extending the Bituminous Mixture pricing from 2025:
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Black Gold Holdings, Inc. will extend our current prices to you for Bituminous Hot mix through December 31, 2026. 36A Bituminous Top Mix $69.00/Ton picked up at plant.
Lakeland Asphalt is willing to extend their bit mix pick up price of $61/ton from 2025 to 2026.
Rieth Riley would like to extend our pricing to March 2027. HMA, 36A Top Mix PG 64-22 $75.00.
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to set the bid date for Wellman Road and Hickory Road bridge installation for April 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to approve a Temporary ROW Encroachment Permit to replace an existing deck and stairway from Tim Ferguson for Waldorf Road. A note to be put on the permit that if BCRC needs to work in the ROW the BCRC has the right to remove the structure.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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The Board discussed a Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for employees to park in Road Commission’s buildings.
Motion was made by Commissioner James and seconded to adopt the updated Pay Schedule. All applicable benefits of the current Barry County Road Commission Employees’ Association contract will also apply to the Non-Association regular full time employees of the Barry County Road Commission with the exception of Line 8 under Schedule A.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Solmes, James, & Knight
Nays, None
Motion Carried
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Managing Director Jake Welch and the Board discussed the upcoming Bonding.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:47 A.M.
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Secretary Chairman