A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chippewa County Road Commissioners was duly held in their offices located at 3949 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 10, 2008.

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.

Chairman Carr lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT: Commissioners Carr, Holt and MacDonald, Manager Heckman, Office Mgr. Decker, Clerk McDowell, Foreman Erickson, Foreman McConkey, Foreman Pesola and Union President Hopper.

ABSENT: Chief Mechanic Sibbald

Chairman Carr then turned the meeting over to Clerk McDowell for election of officers.

Clerk McDowell called for nominations for the office of Chairman. MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner Carr to nominate Louis N. MacDonald for Chairman.

After three calls for nominations Clerk McDowell declared nominations closed. A unanimous roll call vote was cast for Louis N. MacDonald for Chairman.

Clerk McDowell called for nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman. MOTION by Commissioner Carr SECONDED by Commissioner MacDonald that Donald M. Holt be nominated for Vice-Chairman.

After three calls for nominations Clerk McDowell declared nominations closed. A unanimous roll call vote was cast for Donald M. Holt for Vice-Chairman.

Clerk McDowell relinquished the Chair to Chairman MacDonald.

MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner Carr that the Payroll in the amount of $151,440.68 and Vouchers in the amount of $258,257.69 be approved and authorized for payment from the County Road Fund subject to audit.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

MOTION by Commissioner Carr SECONDED by Commissioner Holt that the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 27, 2007 be approved and placed on file.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jesse Knoll indicated guys are doing a great job taking care of roads on Sugar Island.

Supervisor Myerscough mentioned that the township is considering some repair work on 3 Mile Rd by Ed’s store this year.

Foreman Pesola indicated crews are doing general winter maintenance, ditching and working on Bound Road.

Foreman Erickson indicated his crews are working on general winter maintenance and sand haul on Soo Line Road when weather permits.

Foreman McConkey indicated his crews are working on general winter maintenance, garage maintenance and vehicle maintenance.

Office Mgr. Decker informed the Board he is currently working on year end.

Manager Heckman introduced Dave Deatrick as our new Engineering Assistant who will be helping with our project development and DEQ permitting.

Dave thanked the Board for giving him an opportunity to work for the CCRC.

The Board extended their welcomes to Dave Deatrick.

Manager Heckman presented two Township Road Agreements with Superior Township.

(1) Work on .34 miles on West Irish Line Road. Improvements to consist of sand subbase, gravel base, HMA surfacing, pavement markings and shoulder gravel with an estimated share of $39,570.00.

(2) Work on 450’ on Main Street south of Crawford Street in Superior Township. Improvements to consist of undercutting, sand subbase, gravel base and HMA surfacing with an estimated township share of $8,800.00.

MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner Carr to approve the two Township Road Agreements with Superior Township for work on West Irish Line Road and Main Street as presented.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

Notice of 37^th Meeting to be held on Monday, February 4, 2008 at Audie’s Restaurant in Mackinac City was presented.

Notice of U.P. Road Builders Meeting to be held on Thursday, February 7^th and Friday, February 8^th at the Holiday Inn in Marquette was presented.

Discussion followed on rescheduling of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2008.

MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner MacDonald to reschedule the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2008 to Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

MANAGER’S REPORT

· Request from Kinross Twp to formalize a maintenance agreement of storm sewer system. Manager Heckman recommended we continue with our present practices regarding this issue.

· Wished both George Baldino and Mike Doran the best in their retirement.

· Offered his condolences to Russell Tyner in the loss of his father Clifford Tyner. Manager Heckman requested authorization to send flowers from the Road Board.

MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner Carr to send flowers on behalf of Road Commission Board.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

Commissioner Holt requested letters of appreciation be sent to retirees for their dedicated years of service.

· Update on soil erosion and sedimentation control, wetlands and stream crossing violations. Informed Board of meeting to be held January 22, 2008 in Gwinn with DEQ.

· Attorney Ed McNeely is preparing correspondence in response to the latest notice of non compliance for Bass Cove Road project.

· Manager Heckman indicated we did hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 to review and approve the COL purchases for 2008.

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS

Commissioner Holt informed Board of the deaths of Mr. Jim Little retired CRAM Director and also Mr. Bob Wellington Board Member at Tuscola County Road Commission.

He then asked to have a moment of silence observed for Mr. Jim Little, Bob Wellington and Mr. Clifford Tyner.

MOTION by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner MacDonald that Manager Heckman be authorized to attend the NACE Meeting with CRAM to pick up registration fee.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

There being no further business to come before the Board it was MOVED by Commissioner Holt SECONDED by Commissioner Carr that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

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Christine A. McDowell Louis N. MacDonald

Secretary for the Board Chairman