July 15, 2007 | Barry County Road Commission

The regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission was called to order by Chairman Willcutt at 9:00 A.M.

Members present: Willcutt, Pashby, Dykstra, and Managing Director Brad Lamberg.

The agenda for July 15, 2003 was approved.

The minutes of the July 1, 2003 was approved as read by the Secretary.

Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to approve the payroll for payment.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

CHECK NAME AMOUNT

Barry County Road Commission $76,970.75

Motion by Commissioner Pashby seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to approve the bills for payment.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

CHECK NAME AMOUNT

013926 Jensen Bridge and Supply 5,782.59

013927 Kendall Industrial, Inc. 235.75

013928 Michigan Chloride Sales 5,984.79

013929 Napa Auto Parts 510.13

013930 Reedsburg Hardware Company 682.04

013931 Wyoming Asphalt Paving Company 11,360.74

013932 Regions Interstate Bill 1,150.00

013933 Allied Truck Equipment 215.20

013934 Arch Wireless 46.42

013935 Barry County Lumber 13.49

013936 Barry County Treasurer 5,764.61

013937 Beaver Research Company 54.00

013938 Besco Water Treatment, Inc. 102.33

013939 Brad Lamberg 441.00

013940 Callender & Dornbos 847.15

013941 Carleton Equipment Company 3,000.00

013942 City of Hastings 309.14

013943 Colwell Equipment Company, Inc. 898.00

013944 Consumers Energy 16.85

013945 County Road Association 40.00

013946 Don Wolf 58.08

013947 Dreisbach Pontiac Olds 131.78

013948 Electric Motor Service 76.00

013949 Eye & ENT Specialists 62.77

013950 Fidelity Investments 5,855.79

013951 Fidelity Investments 375.00

013952 Fitzpatrick’s 80.00

013953 Chris BeBeau BCRC 67.32

013954 Geiger Excavating, Inc. 364.50

013955 Grant’s Woodshop, Inc. 1,830.00

013956 Guardian Alarm Company 141.12

013957 Gun River Sand & Gravel 38,442.00

013958 Hastings Ace Hardware 289.44

013959 Hastings Banner 76.04

CHECK NAME AMOUNT

013960 Hastings Office Supplies 110.39

013961 Hastings Reminder 132.20

013962 Jamar Technologies, Inc. 194.60

013963 Jerry’s Tire Service 756.38

013964 Kendall Industrial, Inc. 40.16

013965 Kent Oil Company, Inc. 1,164.00

013966 Lansing State Journal 150.00

013967 Michigan Contractor & Builders 328.00

013968 Michigan Cat 3,608.36

013969 Michigan Contractor & Builders 108.00

031970 Michigan Company, Inc. 747.86

013971 Michigan Kenworth 89.02

013972 Model Coverall Service 32.26

013973 Napa Auto Parts 111.09

013974 NMARC 105.00

013975 Pennock Hospital 86.00

013976 Pitney Bowes 133.00

013977 Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc. 301.25

013978 Quality Staffing Solution 1,402.21

013979 Quill Corporation 99.60

013980 Road Equipment Parts 454.71

013981 Terminal Supply Company 49.48

013982 Thermo King Michigan, Inc. 130.04

013983 Truck & Trailer Spec. 561.00

013984 Valley Industrial Products, Inc. 369.54

013985 Verplank Trucking Company 57,457.52

013986 Vesco Oil Corporation 3,569.61

013987 Vulcan Signs 971.36

013988 Waste Management of Michigan 84.98

013989 Woodland Int’ntl Trucks 39.83

013990 Wyoming Asphalt Paving Company 664.57

013991 Rutland Township 15,000.00

TOTAL 174,356.09

Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Dykstra

WHEREAS, the Michigan County Road Commission Self Insurance Pool, through its Board, on February 3, 2003, approved certain Employment Practices Guidelines for distribution to participating members of the Pool:

WHEREAS, the Pool Board has required that participating members acknowledge receipt of the Employment Practices Guidelines and affirmative representation from each Pool member that it will conduct its employment practices consistent with Federal Law and the law of the State of Michigan.

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Road Commissioners on behalf of the Barry County Road Commission does hereby acknowledge receipt of the Employment Practices Guidelines adopted by the Michigan County Road Commission Self Insurance Pool on February 3, 2003. As a participating member of the Pool, the Barry County Road Commission agrees to adopt policies and conduct its employment practices consistent with the law.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to adopt Violence in the Workplace Policy.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

POLICY AGAINST VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

The Barry County Road Commission is committed to a policy against violence in the workplace. There shall be a zero tolerance towards violence in the workplace. The Barry County Road Commission will not tolerate any incident of fighting, unlawful possession or use of weapons in the workplace, threats of violence, verbal or physical assault, harassment, or intimidation. Any employee found guilty of any of the above-listed prohibited acts shall be subject to discipline up to and including termination. Any employee who observes any violation of this policy must immediately report the violation to his/her supervisor. Barry County Road Commission’s supervisory staff will objectively investigate reports of any violation of this policy. In cases were an allegation is made of violation of this policy involving a supervisor, the report shall be made to the Engineer Manager.

The Barry County Road Commission reserves the right to use any lawful method of investigation that is deems necessary to determine whether an employee has engaged in conduct which violated this policy. Employees entering and leaving the Barry County Road Commission’s premises are subject to questions and search at its discretion. Lockers, vehicles, and personal possessions will also be subject to search. Failure to comply may result in termination. Any search will be undertaken only after the Barry County Road Commission had formed reasonable belief that a violation of this policy has occurred.

Bob Slocum discussed equipment with the Board.

Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Dykstra to take bids for (2) 1 ½ Ton 4 Wheel Drive Trucks and a ¾ Ton Pickup until 10:00 A.M. August 26, 2003.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra, and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner Willcutt seconded by Commissioner Pashby to use Pavement Restoration of Michigan for the 2003 Slurry Seal Work as low bidder has backed out.

ROLL CALL: Yeas, Willcutt, Dykstra and Pashby

Nays, None

Motion Carried

Meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M.

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Chairman Secretary