Monthly Archives: September 2006
September 28, 2006
The meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Willcutt
Members present: Willcutt, Dykstra, Pashby and Managing Director Brad Lamberg.
The agenda for September 28, 2006 was approved.
Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Dykstra authorizing the Board to sign the 2007-2010 Employees Association Contract.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
The minutes of September 19, 2006 were approved as read by the Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to approve the bills for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Check Name Amount
20055 THE DALTONS INC. $50,720.00
20056 NAPA AUTO PARTS $450.53
20057 WYOMING ASPHALT PAVING CO $127.74
Grand Total: $51,298.27
Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Pashby whereas the Plat of Autumn Ridge Estates in Section 19 of Irving Township, T4N, R9W, has been approved and 0.37 miles of Pauverly Drive, 0.58 miles of Autumn Ridge Drive, and 0.09 miles of Autumn Ridge Court in this Plat have been constructed to our specifications.
Now therefore be it resolved that the above road be accepted into the Barry County Road System and the Board to assume maintenance of said roads and add these roads to our annual Mileage Certification sent to the Michigan Department of Transportation on 3-1-07.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt & Pashby
Abstain, Dykstra
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Dave Bursley, Woodland Township Supervisor, discussed Davenport Road status after the Public Hearing and road name signs at Eagle Point at Jordan Lake.
A letter from Grashuis Farms, LLC against the abandonment of Davenport Road was read.
Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to encourage the Legislators to press a gas tax increase after the November elections.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to accept bids on October 17, 2006 for a new truck for the Managing Director.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 A.M.
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Chairman Secretary
September 21, 2006
The special meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Willcutt for discussion regarding Davenport Road between Durkee Road and Martin Road including the possible abandonment.
Members present: Willcutt, Pashby and Managing Director Brad Lamberg. Dykstra excused.
Introductions, meeting format, and brief history were made by Chairman Willcutt.
Chairman Willcutt called for those in support of abandonment.
Mr. and Mrs. Diekhoff were in support of the abandonment due to significant dumping and road damage caused by off road vehicles.
There were no others in support of abandonment.
Chairman Willcutt called for those against abandonment.
Jim Wickham, Harv McClelland, Ken Heise, Gary Smith, Steve DeMaagd all spoke against the abandonment for reasons of wanting to keep the road open for public use and did not believe gating and abandonment would be successful.
There were no others against abandonment.
Miscellaneous comments and discussion ensued including public and land owners volunteering to keep the area picked up.
Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Pashby to provide Woodland Township with an estimate to upgrade the road and work with Mr. Heise on obtaining material at a closer location, contact law enforcement to make them more aware of this problem, to look into county and/or township dumping ordinances that would increase the fines and responsibility of those caught dumping, and to re-address the future of this section of Davenport Road at the request of the township or citizens.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
_________________________________ __________________________________
Chairman Secretary
September 19, 2006
The meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Vice-Chairman Pashby
Members present: Dykstra, Pashby and Managing Director Brad Lamberg. Willcutt excused.
The agenda for September 19, 2006 was approved.
The minutes of August 22, 2006 were approved as read by the Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Dykstra seconded by Commissioner Pashby to approve the payroll for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
CHECK NAME AMOUNT
9/5/06 Barry County Road Commission $78,939.28
9/19/06 Barry County Road Commission $76,377.32
Motion by Commissioner Dykstra seconded by Commissioner Pashby to approve the bills for payment.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Check Name Amount
19916 ALRO STEEL CORPORATION $797.24
19918 MICHIGAN CHLORIDE SALES LLC $35,412.27
19919 NAPA AUTO PARTS $900.21
19920 WYOMING ASPHALT PAVING CO $253.38
19921 AFLAC $132.00
19922 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES $46.00
19923 REGIONS INTERSTATE BILLING $384.96
19924 ALEXANDER WALDEN $552.54
19925 ALFRED MARTZ $138.28
19926 ASR CORPORATION $90.00
19927 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER $14.49
19928 BEAVER RESEARCH COMPANY $320.50
19929 BERT KEELER $380.00
19930 BESCO WATER TREATMENT INC $40.25
19931 BETTY MOORE $138.28
19932 BIT MAT PRODUCTS $125,667.87
19933 BRAD LAMBERG $609.01
19934 CARLETON EQUIPMENT CO $2,091.83
19935 CHARLES BENEDICT $276.54
19936 CHOICE ONE COMMUNICATIONS $471.61
19937 CONSUMERS ENERGY $1,469.73
19938 COUNTY ROAD ASSOCIATION $350.00
19939 DIC CRAVEN $276.54
19940 DUANE WINDES $14.49
19941 DUTHLER TRUCK CENTER $971.25
19942 EAGLE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY INC $728.80
19943 FIDELITY INVESTMENTS $5,994.79
19944 FILLMORE EQUIPMENT, INC $1,743.86
19945 FRONTLINE MAINTENANCE LLC $1,680.00
19946 CHRIS BEBEAU BCRC $255.07
19947 GAYLORD PENNINGTON $276.54
19948 GERALD CISLER $552.54
19950 GUARDIAN ALARM COMPANY $23.92
19951 HASTINGS ACE HARDWARE $80.98
19952 HASLER INC $57.00
19953 HOWARD HOSTETLER $552.54
19954 HUGH MCPHERSON $138.28
19955 JACK KINEMAN $552.54
Check Name Amount
19956 JDE EQUIPMENT COMPANY $2,344.48
19957 JERRY HALL’S SEPTIC SERVICE LLC $160.00
19958 JERRYS TIRE SERVICE $1,732.25
19960 KENNETH HURLESS $552.54
19961 KENNETH PRANSHKA $552.54
19962 KENT OIL COMPANY, INC. $22,604.25
19963 KENDALL PRANSHKA $138.28
19964 KETCHUM MACHINE CO $490.00
19965 LJ FLUID POWER INC $470.63
19966 M&K QUALITY TRUCK CENTER $195.31
19967 MARK WEEKS $28.63
19968 MEEKHOF LAKESIDE DOCK INC $8,115.39
19969 MICHIGAN CAT $397.60
19970 MICHIGAN CHLORIDE SALES LLC $14,189.16
19971 MICHIGAN KENWORTH $54.42
19972 MIKE NORTON $20.47
19973 MODEL COVERALL SERVICE $39.58
19974 NAPA AUTO PARTS $10.29
19975 NEAL’S TRUCK PARTS $588.54
19976 NORMAN JACK LENZ $552.54
19977 PATRICIA WOLF $328.44
19978 PAUL PRANSHKA $552.54
19979 PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS SERVICES $2,622.00
19980 PURITY CYLINDER GASES INC $478.37
19981 QUALITY STAFFING SOLUTION $342.21
19982 QUILL CORPORATION $30.67
19983 RICHARD RAYMOND $276.54
19984 ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS $326.04
19985 ROBERT BAINES $276.54
19986 ROBERT NAGEL $552.54
19987 ROBERT RUSSELL $276.54
19988 ROBERT SLOCUM $689.72
19989 SCOTT CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPANY $3,783.29
19990 STANDARD INSURANCE CO. $450.24
19991 STATE WIRE & TERMINAL $50.66
19993 TRUCK & TRAILER SPECIALTIES $72.51
19994 VESCO OIL CORPORATION $1,393.09
19995 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MI $131.63
19996 WAYNE ROUSH $552.54
19997 WOODLAND SALES & SERVICE $229.98
19998 WYOMING ASPHALT PAVING CO $515.17
19999 MICHIGAN PAVING & MA $449.01
20000 BARRY COUNTY $175.00
20001 STEVE LEARY $26.28
20003 MICHIGAN CHLORIDE SALES LLC $22,626.42
20004 NAPA AUTO PARTS $215.86
20005 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC $44.85
20006 WYOMING ASPHALT PAVING CO $1,391.70
20007 ALLTEL $231.45
20008 AMERICAN MESSAGING $12.35
20009 BESCO WATER TREATMENT INC $51.75
20010 BJ HYDRAULICS INC. $116.86
20011 BLUE CARE NETWORK $16,719.40
20012 BRAD LAMBERG $604.76
20013 CITY OF HASTINGS $304.30
20014 COGITATE INC $75.00
20015 D & M MACHINE DIVISION INC $3,344.87
20016 EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS $76.38
20017 FIDELITY INVESTMENTS $5,734.60
20018 FITZPATRICK’S $200.00
20019 HASTINGS ACE HARDWARE $75.26
20020 HASTINGS BANNER $40.11
20021 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS $292.74
20022 J-AD GRAPHICS, INC. $43.25
20023 JAS NETWORKS INC $126.30
20024 JERRYS TIRE SERVICE $435.69
20025 MCNICHOLS COMPANY $356.28
20026 MICHIGAN CAT $67.82
20028 MICHIGAN CHLORIDE SALES LLC $28,504.55
20029 MODEL COVERALL SERVICE $39.58
Check Name Amount
20030 MUSKEGON COUNTY ROAD COMM $250.00
20031 NAPA AUTO PARTS $755.77
20032 NEAL’S TRUCK PARTS $3,982.92
20033 NES TRAFFIC SAFETY $245.00
20034 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS $329.14
20035 OTTAWA BRUSH & CHEMICAL $195.10
20036 PENNOCK HOSPITAL $82.00
20037 PURITY CYLINDER GASES INC $416.36
20038 QUALITY STAFFING SOLUTION $1,259.37
20039 QUILL CORPORATION $62.44
20040 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INC. $1,722.00
20041 RANDY ROUSH $25.50
20042 ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS $1,263.31
20043 ROBERT RICHARDSON $89.07
20044 ROGER PASHBY $369.94
20045 RXOPTICAL $72.00
20046 S A E INDUSTRIES, INC $362.13
20047 TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY $212.68
20048 TRUCK & TRAILER SPECIALTIES $472.07
20049 VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC $542.09
20050 WONCH BATTERY COMPANY $599.68
20051 WOODLAND SALES & SERVICE $16.09
20052 WYKSTRA OIL COMPANY $48.81
20053 WYOMING ASPHALT PAVING CO $340.36
20054 BARRY COUNTY $250.00
Grand Total: $347,950.54
Motion by Commissioner Dykstra seconded by Commissioner Pashby to adopt the revised Driveway Permit Policy dated September 19, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
GENERAL
Landowners of property fronting public roads have certain rights of access consistent with their needs. The traveling public has certain rights to freedom of movement, safety and efficient expenditure of their public highway funds. It rests on the highway authority to regulate and control the location, design and operation of driveways; and, to the extent feasible, satisfy the needs of both landowners and the traveling public.
The construction of private driveways and furnishing culverts or gravel are not considered efficient expenditures of public road funds. Therefore the total cost of constructing and maintaining a driveway connecting to a county road shall be borne by the property owner. These costs may include, but are not limited to, excavation, ditching, embankment, clearing, gravel, asphalt, concrete, culverts or signs.
Act 200, Public Acts of 1969, Section 4 thereof, charges the highway authority with the responsibility to issue driveway permits consistent with the rules promulgated by the highway authority for public safety and in the public interest.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 200, NO DRIVEWAY IS LAWFUL ON ROADS UNDER JURISDICTION OF THE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION UNLESS A PERMIT IS OBTAINED FROM THE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION.
When the type or volume of traffic using an existing driveway changes because of a change in land use or roadside development, the owner, organization, or person responsible for operation of the driveway shall be required to obtain a permit and correct the driveway(s) to the standard contained in these rules.
It is the responsibility of the landowner to design and construct his/her driveway and parking areas in a manner so as not to impair existing drainage.
The contractor/owner shall provide and properly maintain all signs and barricades necessary to complete construction in a safe manner. Construction zone signing shall be done in accordance with the current edition of the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
The landowner shall provide and properly maintain permanent traffic signs and pavement markings which the Road Commission determines are necessary for proper operation of the driveway. Only those traffic signs and pavement markings approved by the Road Commission may be used within the road Right of Way. Signs and pavement markings shall conform to the current edition of the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, unless otherwise approved by the County Highway Engineer.
In the event that a concrete driveway is removed or damaged due to road construction activities performed by the Road Commission, replacement within the road Right of Way may be made with Bituminous Materials in lieu of concrete.
REQUIREMENTS
Driveways shall have a minimum 4% slope down and away from the edge of the existing shoulder for a minimum distance of 10′ or to the existing ditch line, whichever is greater.
All drives shall enter perpendicular to the existing roadway. Driveways will not be allowed within 75 feet of the intersection of two roads.
A drive culvert shall be installed as determined by the Road Commission or its agents. The Road Commission shall determine the type, size and location of the culvert. Minimum requirements for residential drives shall be 12″ diameter by 30′ long. Minimum requirements for commercial drives or drives serving 3 or more residents shall be 12″ diameter by 40′ long. Furthermore Commercial driveway requirements will vary on a site by site basis, with requirements not to exceed the Barry County Road Commission Commercial Plat Specifications.
Most culverts can be purchased from the Road Commission at the current price of the culvert. Culverts are delivered by the Road Commission once a week for an additional delivery charge determined by management.
If the culvert is not purchased from the Road Commission, the culvert shall conform to MDOT standard specifications, Table 401-1; Class 1 Culverts. Culverts other than those listed will not be allowed unless otherwise approved by the Road Commission.
Construction of headwalls at culvert ends is prohibited.
A minimum of 4 inches of processed gravel is required on the entire drive within the Right of Way.
SIGHT DISTANCE
All drives shall be inspected by the Road Commission to insure that there is adequate sight distance for entering and exiting a county road. To provide for adequate sight distance, all obstructions must be removed as required by the Road Commission. Sight distance, looking each way from the driveway centerline, shall be measured along the centerline from an eye height of 3.5 feet to a 2.0 foot tall object in the roadway. The eye height at the driveway centerline shall be positioned 15 feet from the edge of the county road.
The following sight distances, according to the posted regulatory speed limit (adjusted for conditions), shall be required:
Speed Minimum Desired
25 MPH 150 feet 150 feet
30 MPH 200 feet 200 feet
35 MPH 250 feet 250 feet
40 MPH 300 feet 325 feet
45 MPH 350 feet 400 feet
50 MPH 400 feet 475 feet
55 MPH 450 feet 550 feet
The distances are the minimum for a flat grade and more may be required as determined by the Road Commission.
The distances in the middle column above are minimum distances. The desired distances should be achieved where possible including relocating of driveways within the current property limits. The Road Commission will require driveways to be relocated to a point where the above sight distances can be obtained. Special consideration may be given on a site by site basis based on the geometric configuration of the existing county road.
More sight distance, than listed above, is desirable and landowners may be required to locate a drive to provide more sight distance and safety as determined by the Road Commission.
FEE
The fee for all driveway permits shall be $35.00.
Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to approve the installation of a new stop sign at the following locations:
Road Name Intersection Plat name Township
South Bound Autumn Ridge Drive at Barnum Road Autumn Ridge Estates Irving
North Bound Autumn Ridge Court at Autumn Ridge Dr Autumn Ridge Estates Irving
East Bound Autumn Ridge Drive at Pauverly Drive Autumn Ridge Estates Irving
South Bound Pauverly Drive at Autumn Ridge Dr Autumn Ridge Estates Irving
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra authorizing Managing Director Brad Lamberg to sign an easement with Wal-Mart in the best interest of the Road Commission.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra authorizing Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon Certified Public Accountants to perform the 2006 financial audit.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion by Commissioner Dykstra seconded by Commissioner Pashby to sign and approve the Employee Agreement for Managing Director Bradley Lamberg from September 19, 2006 to September 30, 2010.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Motion by Commissioner Dykstra seconded by Commissioner Pashby to change the regular meeting date of October 3, 2006 to September 28, 2006 at 8:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL: Yeas, Dykstra & Pashby
Nays, None
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
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Chairman Secretary