.Muskegon County Board of Road Commissioners

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1 .Muskegon County Board of Road Commissioners Melvin L. Black, Chair Jack E. Kennedy, Vice Chair John]. DeWolf, Commissioner Lew Collins, Commissioner Gerald]. Walter, Commissioner 10:00 A.M. The of the Board of County Road Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Black. He asked State Representative Terry Sabo to lead those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. # ROLL CALL Present: Excused: Staff: Others: Black, Kennedy, Collins and Walter DeWolf Kenneth Hulka, Managing Director; Joyce A. Whisenant, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Eric Scott, Maintenance Superintendent; and Amy Johnson, Executive Secretary. State Representative Terry Sabo, County Commissioners Gary Foster and Susie Hughes; Township Supervisors Kelli Ashbaugh, Casnovia Township; Krystal Smith, Cedar Creek Township; Tony Barnes, Dalton Township; Heidi Tice, Fruitport Township; and June Lydens, Treasurer of Whitehall Township.. # REVIEW MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2017 With no comments offered, moved by Walter, supported by Collins, that the Board accept the Minutes of the of October 18,

2 # PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEM ONLY) Chairman Black opened the floor to public comment on agenda related items. With no comments offered, he moved on to the next agenda item. # REVIEW ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Moved by Collins, supported by Kennedy, to approve Accounts Payable # , # , # , and, # , in the amounts of $205,089.56, $232,301.12, $362, and $80,582.86, represented by Vouchers # , 1797 and #1798. # REVIEW PAYROLL PAYABLE Moved by Walter, supported by Kennedy, to approve Payroll Payable # and # in the amounts of $140, and $135,096.29, represented by Vouchers #1794 and #1796. # PRESENTATION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT The Director of Finance and Human Resources very briefly reviewed the Monthly Financial Report. She noted that the information was presented for the information of the Board and that no action was required on the reports. 151

3 # WEBSITE DEMONSTRATION Ms. Whisenant reviewed the contents of the current website with the Board. Ms. Johnson reviewed the proposed changes to the appearance of some of the content on the website in order to improve functionality of the site. The information was presented for the Board's information and no action was required. # WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN Mr. Scott briefly reviewed the winter operations guidelines as far as dispatching, material applications, and snow removal priorities during snow events. He noted that the information was presented for the information of the Board and no action was required. # RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF WMSRDC DUES The Managing Director recommended, moved by Collins, supported by Walter that the Board authorize the payment of the invoice to WMSRDC in the amount of $22, for our annual dues for participation in the Metropolitan Planning Organization. # RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF CRA DUES Mr. Hulka recommended, moved by Collins, supported by Walter, that the Board authorize staff to pay the CRA Annual Dues in the amount of $15, for the upcoming year. 152 Ayes: Black, Kennedy, DeWolf, Collins and Walter

4 # PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEM ONL Yl Chairman Black then opened the meeting to comments from the audience. June Lydens from Whitehall Township asked some general questions about how to get a road project done. Ken Hulka indicated that he would be happy to come out to a township board meeting to explain the process and start discussion for projects for next year with the township. Kelli Ashbaugh voiced some concerns she had with the Fuller Road project that was recently completed. There were some inconsistencies in what the Board thought was going to be done, and what was actually done on the project. Both the Maintenance Superintendent and Managing Director addressed the specific concerns, but the Managing Director agreed to meet with the supervisor out on the site to discuss them further. Krystal Smith inquired about what could be done to prevent residents from plowing snow across the street and leaving the berm of snow on the roads. Staff advised that she qontact the Road Commission or contact the police because this activity is illegal and often times when the residents are told that, they cease to do it. She also inquired about the possibility of getting a flashing light for the top of the stop sign at Ryerson and Maple Island Road. Mr. Hulka advised that it would be a good idea for her to talk to the Mr. Bouman about this. There were no other comments. # ADJOURN With no other business before the Board, moved by Collins, supported by Black, that the meeting be adjourned. 153

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