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| 2001 Board Minutes
Archived Minutes WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2001 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:00 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; and Ron Marande, Fiscal Officer; Supervisor ? Thomas Paige, and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the November 28, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 11/18/01 through 12/01/01 in the amount of $65,254.97.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of December 12, 2001 in the amount of $382,193.49. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller reported on a meeting with Valley United Insurance Company relative to health, short term, long term, and life insurance coverage. These policies are being reviewed. The proposed 2002 Budget was reviewed.
Commissioner Redmond moved to hold the Public Hearing on December 27, 2001
at 10:30 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
name Kenneth Miller as Director of the Department of Water and Sewer and
Kenneth Schott as Plant Superintendent. Mr. Schott will receive a
wage increase and both positions will be effective on January 2, 2002.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to name
Doug Koss Chief Operator of the Treatment Plant. Mr. Koss will receive
incremental pay raises for two years and the position will be effective
on January 2, 2002. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
the 2002 Meeting Schedule. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Thursday,
December 27, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:44 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2001 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:44 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; and Ron Marande, Fiscal Officer; Supervisors ? Roy DeLorge, Kawkawlin; and Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the minutes of the December 12,
2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT T. Paige – Contaminated soil has been removed from the water tank
property and test results are pending.
Commissioner Studders moved to call the Public Hearing to order
at 10:46 a.m. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller reviewed the 2002 Budget. Commissioner Studders moved
to close the Public Hearing at 10:55 a.m. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve the 2002 Budget for
the Department of Water and Sewer. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
The Pinconning Township/Connection to the Kawkawlin-Fraser System
was discussed. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the First Amendment
to Water Service Settlement Agreement with the County of Bay, the City
of Pinconning, and Pinconning Township. The Chairman and the Clerk
are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll for the period of 12/2/01
through 12/15/01 in the amount of $60,239.75. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve the bills of December 27, 2001
in the amount of $244,966.48. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
A discussion was held relative to the Bay County Retirement System VEBA account. Commissioner Redmond moved to post an Operator/Mechanic position
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
The Board wished a happy and prosperous new year to everyone. There being no further business before the Board, Commissioner Studders
moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, January 9, 2002 immediately
following the Road Department meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote at 11:05 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by: Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2001 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:06 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representative: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; Supervisors ? Donald Meyer, Merritt; Marvin Neumeyer, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the November 14, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #2 with Glawe, Inc., contractor on the Kawkawlin Township/Cottage
Grove Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to
sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 11/04/01 through 11/17/01 in the amount of $58,919.97.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of November 28, 2001 in the amount of $347,505.55. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to receive
the Dept.'s Monthly Meeting Summary of October 24, 2001. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller presented quotes received
for a variable frequency drive for pump #2. Commissioner Redmond
moved to purchase a Cutler-Hammer SV9100 from Royalite for their low quote
of $9,567.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hayes, Davis & Dellenbusch,
PLC, for legal services regarding the Treatment Plant’s Industrial Pretreatment
Program. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the
Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller presented and reviewed
proposed capital expenditures for the 2002 budget. Commissioner Redmond
moved to receive the report. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
a request by K. Miller to carryover up to 60 hours of vacation. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve a request by C. Fechter to carryover up to 60 hours of vacation.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to change
the meeting of December 26, 2001 to December 27, 2001. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the meeting until
Wednesday, December 12, 2001 immediately following the Road Department
meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:24 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14,
2001 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:20 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisors ? Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Mark Norton, Wade-Trim, Inc.; John Billette, Civil Engineering Consultants; Jeff Kart, The Bay City Times; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the October 31, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wade-Trim,
Inc., engineer on the Bangor Township/Rivertrail, Bangor, Richards, &
Utah Roads Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
Amendment #3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wade-Trim, Inc.,
engineer on the Bangor Township/Rivertrail, Bangor, Richards, & Utah
Roads Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to
sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
Change Order #2 with Eric Construction, contractor on the Bangor Township/Rivertrail,
Bangor, Richards, & Utah Roads Water project. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 10/21/01 through 11/3/01 in the amount of $58,281.12.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of November 14, 2001 in the amount of $269,862.71. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller requested the Dept. be included if an agreement is reached with M & H Auto Brokers. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
the preparation of a Professional Services Agreement with Hayes Davis &
Dellenbusch PLC for legal services regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Industrial Pretreatment Program. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Mr. Miller updated the Board on several issues with the City of Bay City. Water rates, master meter installation, and the PILOT Ordinance were discussed. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday,
November 28, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:37 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31,
2001 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:12 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisor ? Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the October 17, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Studders moved to approve
a Contract with Great Lakes Contracting, contractor on the Fraser Township/Birch
Drive Water project. The project was awarded on September 19, 2001.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bartow & King
Engineers, Inc., engineer on the Kawkawlin Township/Cottage Grove &
Fraser Roads Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #1 with Glawe, Inc., contractor on the Kawkawlin Township/Cottage
Grove & Fraser Roads Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk
are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
Change Order #2 (Final) with Glawe, Inc., contractor on the Bangor Township/Wheeler
Road Sewer project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to
sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 10/7/01 through 10/20/01 in the amount of $58,721.44
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of October 31, 2001 in the amount of $485,240.27. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive the
Dept.'s Monthly Meeting Summary of September 26, 2001. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Bids received and opened on October
17, 2001 for One Cube Van were reviewed. Commissioner Studders moved
to award to Dean Arbour Ford, for their low bid price of $16,514.00, with
trade-in. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
a Water Management Agreement with Pinconning Township. The agreement
is in effect for 40 years. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve the attendance of A. Stewart to a payroll seminar. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday,
November 14, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:22 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17,
2001 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:48 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisors ? William Tacey, Hampton; Donald Meyer, Merritt; Marvin Neumeyer, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Bids were received and opened for
a Cube Van. Commissioner Studders moved to refer the bids for review.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the October 3, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
Change Order #1 with Eric Construction, contractor on the Bangor Township/Rivertrail,
Bangor, Richards, & Utah Roads Water project. The Chairman and
the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
Change Order #2 with Great Lakes Contracting Enterprises, Inc., contractor
on the Frankenlust Township/Three Mile Road Water project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #1 with Anklam’s Construction, contractor on the Monitor
Township/Wilder Road Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk are
authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call
vote:
Mr. Miller updated that Board on the Pinconning Township water extension. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 9/23/01 through 10/6/01 in the amount of $57,830.81.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of October 17, 2001 in the amount of $407,662.49. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
purchase two additional touch read systems from Etna Supply for their quote
of $13,400.00. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller outlined the precautionary measures being taken by the administrative office for handling mail. The water supply situation was discussed. W. Tacey – Water tank security was discussed. Mr. Miller reported that the proposed Sewer Use Ordinance is scheduled to be reviewed by the local units and their attorneys next week. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday,
October 31, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:09 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,
2001 REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:28 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisors ? Dick Gromaski, Fraser; Marvin Neumeyer, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the September 19, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on
a roll call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT T. Paige – Bay County has transferred the water tank property to Williams Township. Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #1 (Final) with Wellman Excavating, contractor on
the Portsmouth Township/Halstead Road Water project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Payment #2 (Final) to Wellman Excavating, contractor on the Portsmouth
Township/Halstead Road Water project. The Chairman and the Clerk
are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to refer
a change order for the Monitor Township/Wilder Road Water project to the
next meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
Amendment #1 to the Contract with Wade-Trim, Inc., engineer on the Bangor
Township/Rivertrail, Bangor, Richards, & Utah Roads Water project.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to receive
a report on the Bangor Township/Wheeler Road Sewer project which is now
substantially complete. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve
payroll for the period of 9/9/01 through 9/22/01 in the amount of $58,632.30.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
bills of October 3, 2001 in the amount of $673,298.66. Motion was
adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
the attendance of two employees to the National Operations Challenge Competition.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
purchasing office furniture from Corporate Express. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise
for an October 17th bid opening date for a cube van. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
a Resolution approving additional monies be placed in the fund to oppose
the City of Bay City’s rate increase and P.I.L.O.T. proposal. The
Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller updated the Board on recent developments with the City of Bay City. A meeting will be held November 1st. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
changing the Wastewater Treatment Plant position of Assistant Superintendent
to that of Chief Operator. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to receive
a copy of the Bay County Board of Commissioners’ resolution transferring
the water tank property to Williams Township. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond complimented Mr. Miller on the notice sent to employees relative to safety in and around the property. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday,
October 17, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 11:02 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
19, 2001
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:15 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer-Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; and Ron Marande, Fiscal Officer; Supervisors - Dick Gromaski, Fraser; and Thomas Paige, Williams; Bob Seelinger, SAMSA; Jeff Kart, The Bay City Times; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the August 31, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT T. Paige – Thanked the Board for
their help in attempting to get the Williams Township water tank property
transferred.
Bids received and opened on September
5, 2001 for the Fraser Township/Birch Drive Water project were reviewed.
Commissioner Studders moved to award to Great Lakes Contracting, for their
low bid price of $77,700.00. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #1 with Glawe, Inc., contractor on the Bangor Township/Wheeler
Road Sewer project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to
sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 8/26/01 through 9/8/01 in the amount of $59,041.12.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of September 19, 2001 in the amount of $487,703.67. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive the
Dept.'s Monthly Meeting Summary of August 22, 2001. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the attendance of K. Miller and R. Marande to the MMFOA Annual Conference.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
a Client Agreement and a Trust & Agency Agreement with National City
Bank for a Municipal Investment Fund Account. The Chairman is authorized
to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to authorize
the Chairman to sign a letter to the County of Bay requesting that the
transfer of the Williams Township water tank property be made directly
to Williams Township. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
The meeting was opened to R. Marande
and B. Seelinger who discussed the need to update the Dept.’s computer
system. A discussion was held relative to the merits of buying versus
leasing the required equipment from IBM. Commissioner Studders moved
to buy an AS/400e server 270 and related software from IBM. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Schubert updated the Board on status of the Bay Valley Enterprises LLC vs. Frankenlust Township litigation. Offers are being exchanged. The Road Commission and the Dept. of Water & Sewer have been indemnified by the township. Mr. Schubert updated the Board on the City of Bay City water rate settlement and PILOT program litigation. The master meter leading to the City of Pinconning was discussed. The meter is still installed but has been bypassed. A request by the County of Bay for financial participation in the Geographic Information System development was referred for review. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Studders moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday,
October 3, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:40 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
FRIDAY, AUGUST
31, 2001
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:30 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer–Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisor – Thomas Paige, Williams; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the August 22, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT - None Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 8/12/01 through 8/25/01 in the amount of $59,816.91.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of August 31, 2001 in the amount of $284,352.89. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the attendance of K. Schott to an Industrial Pretreatment Program.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
Administrative Orders 2001–1 and 2001–3 which prohibit weapons in the workplace
and outlines penalties for violations. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Mr. Miller reported that a presentation on proposed IBM computer updates is scheduled for September 19, 2001. The Williams Township water tank
property transfer was discussed. An environmental assessment has
found an area high in lead. Commissioner Studders moved to send a
letter to Bay County requesting the property be transferred directly to
Williams Township. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
A letter from the City of Bay City relative to the recent arbitrator's decision was discussed. The City of Bay City will not appeal the decision. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the meeting until
Wednesday, September 19, 2001 immediately following the Road Department
meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:48 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22,
2001
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:08 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer–Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisors – Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Dick Gromaski, Fraser; James Dubay, Garfield; Donald Meyer, Merritt; Marvin Neumeyer, Monitor; and Thomas Paige, Williams; John Billette, Civil Engineering Consultants; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the August 8, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT – None Commissioner Redmond moved to advertise
for a September 5th bid opening for the Fraser Township/Birch Drive Water
project. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller reported that repairs on necessary on the recently completed Bangor Township/Wheeler Road Sewer project. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 7/29/01 through 8/11/01 in the amount of $58,735.30.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of August 22, 2001 in the amount of $344,516.23. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to receive the
Dept.'s Monthly Meeting Summary of July 25, 2001. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
permanent hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Dept. of Water &
Sewer. Notices will be placed. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Administrative Orders relative to concealed weapons were referred to the next meeting. Mr. Miller reported that the City of Bay City will not appeal the arbitrators' ruling on the water rate and master meter issues. It has been determined that Bay City owes the Dept. between $720,000 and $900,000 at this point in time. Master meter locations are being reviewed at this time. Mr. Miller reported that the City of Bay City's PILOT program is proceeding to arbitration. A WWTP Operation & Maintenance Report was reviewed. Commissioner Studders moved to change
the meeting of September 5, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski questioned recent costs on the Williams Township water tank property transfer. Environmental issues have been raised. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the meeting until
Friday, August 31, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:36 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2001 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Bay County Road Commission, Department of Water & Sewer, was called to order at 10:00 a.m., at 2600 E. Beaver Road, by the Chairman, Gerald Redmond. Roll Call: Gerald Redmond, Michael Studders, & Robert Lewandowski Also present were: Road Commission Representative: John Edmands, Engineer–Manager; Dept. of Water & Sewer Representatives: Ken Miller, Director/Plant Superintendent; and Bill Schubert, Water Superintendent; Supervisors – Hilda Dijak, Frankenlust; Donald Meyer, Merritt; Marvin Neumeyer, Monitor; and Sharon Stalsberg, Pinconning; and Julie Bowker, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the
minutes of the July 25, 2001 meeting. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
PUBLIC INPUT S. Stalsberg – Pinconning Township has made the payment to the City of Pinconning. Construction is scheduled to begin August 13, 2001. Commissioner Studders moved to approve
Amendment #2 to the contract with Wade–Trim, Inc. for the Frankenlust Township/Three
Mile Road Water project. The Chairman is authorized to sign for the
Board. Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve
Change Order #1 with Great Lakes Contracting Enterprises, Inc., contractor
on the Frankenlust Township/Three Mile Road Water project. The Chairman
and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted
on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to
approve Change Order #3 (Final) with Meylan Excavating, contractor on the
Merritt Township/1999 Watermain for Districts C & D project.
The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Lewandowski moved to approve Payment #5 (Final) to Meylan Excavating, contractor on the Merritt Township/1999 Watermain for Districts C & D project. The Chairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign for the Board. The Chairman and the Clerk
are authorized to sign for the Board. Motion was adopted on a roll
call vote:
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve payroll
for the period of 7/15/01 through 7/28/01 in the amount of $58,255.04.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote:
Commissioner Studders moved to approve
the bills of August 8, 2001 in the amount of $696,699.13. Motion
was adopted on a roll call vote:
Mr. Miller reported on the arbitration ruling on the City of Bay City Water Rate and Master Meter matters. Possible sources of raw water were discussed. The City of Bay City PILOT Ordinance
was
discussed. Commissioner Lewandowski moved to grant authorization
to proceed with a Demand for Arbitration. Motion was adopted on a
roll call vote:
The digital ortho photography project financed by the City of Bay City was discussed. Recent legislation allows for an enhanced access fee to receive the information. Meetings will be held with interested parties. There being no further business before
the Board, Commissioner Lewandowski moved to adjourn the meeting until
Wednesday, August 22, 2001 immediately following the Road Department meeting.
Motion was adopted on a roll call vote at 10:44 a.m.:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Approved by:
Julie K. Bowker Gerald
M. Redmond
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