Presque Isle County Road Commission

Presque Isle County Road Commission Minutes February 1, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Road Commissioners for Presque Isle County was held at the Road Commission office at 657 South Bradley, Rogers City, Michigan. Chairman Charles Rhode called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Board Members Present: Ronald Bischer, Thomas Catalano, Charles Rhode Also Present: Clerk Anne Wirgau Visitors: Allis Township Supervisor Clifford Tollini

Minutes: A motion was made by Catalano (Bischer) to accept minutes from January 18, 2016 meetings as presented. Ayes: All

Accounts Payable:

Motion by Catalano (Bischer) to approve the February 1, 2016 accounts payable in the amount of $124,328.96 Ayes: Bischer, Rhode, Catalano

Supt./Mgr Report:

 Reminder – Allis Township Meeting is Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

Old Business:

Awarding of the bid for three pickup trucks was tabled until after Supt./Mgr and Foreman inspect the Ford model.

Visitor:

Allis Township Supervisor Clifford Tollini appeared before the Board to discuss the need for gravel on Allis Township roads. A copy of the 2016 Budget was given to Supervisor Tollini and anticipated road funding from recent legislation was discussed with it being noted no new money will be obtained until 2017.

New Business:

Clerk Wirgau reported on a HR/Finance Meeting attended on January 26, 2016. GASB 68 which requires unfunded pension liability to be reported on the annual financial report was a topic at the presentation. Clerk Wirgau will be working with our auditors to include the mandated information in the Road Commission year end reports.

A motion was made by Catalano (Bischer) to vote for Larry Orcutt for a three year term on the County Road Association Board. Ayes: All

A motion was made by Catalano (Bischer) to authorize expenses for Clerk Wirgau and Payroll Clerk Paull to attend the 2016 HR/Finance Business Seminar in Marquette, May17-19, 2016. Ayes: Rhode, Bischer, Catalano

The next meetings dates are February 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. and March 7, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.

There being no further business it was moved by Bischer (Catalano) to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 a.m. Ayes: All