February 24, 2010

The special meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Chairman Fiala.

Members present:  Fiala, Dykstra, Solmes and Managing Director Bradley Lamberg.

The agenda for February 24, 2010 was approved.

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Tom Dederian, legal counsel, was present for the Barry County Road Commission and opened up the personnel hearing with Daryl Brodbeck.

Daryl Brodbeck was asked if he wished the meeting to be closed and he did not.

Mike Keeler, Adam Nieland, Mike Hull, Brian Heath, and Rob Garrett representing the Barry County Road Commission Employees Association were present.

Daryl Brodbeck requested Loreen Wickens to speak on his behalf.

Ms. Wickens presented Daryl Brodbeck’s grievance to the Board.

Tom Dederian asked Daryl Brodbeck if the three County Road Commissioners could discuss his grievance amongst themselves and left the board room at 10:30 A.M.

The Commissioners came back into the meeting at 11:15 A.M.

Tom Dederian explained to the Board they could reply today or have up to 15 days.

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Motion was made and seconded to uphold Management’s decision to terminate Daryl Brodbeck on February 4, 2010.

ROLL CALL:  Yeas, Fiala & Solmes

Nays, Dykstra

Motion Carried

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Tom Dederian said he would prepare a written answer for Daryl Brodbeck.

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Motion was made and seconded to go into closed session for contract negotiations at 11:25 A.M.

ROLL CALL:  Yeas, Fiala, Dykstra, & Solmes

Nays, None

Motion Carried

The regular meeting reconvened at 12:10 P.M.

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Motion was made and seconded authorizing the Board to sign Title Sheet for Phase II Finkbeiner Road Project.

ROLL CALL:  Yeas, Fiala, Dykstra, & Solmes

Nays, None

Motion Carried

Motion was made and seconded authorizing Brad Lamberg to get a performance bond or letter of credit in the amount of $250,000 for the Finkbeiner Road mitigation if needed.

ROLL CALL:  Yeas, Fiala, Dykstra, & Solmes

Nays, None

Motion Carried

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Meeting adjourned at 2:15 P.M.

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Chairman                                                                     Secretary