The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works of the County of Calhoun was held Wednesday, October 18, 2006 in their office located at 13300 Fifteen Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan.

Present: Commissioner David D. Veramay, Chairman
Commissioner Charles E. Monaweck, Vice-Chairman
Commissioner Chester E. Travis, Member
Joanna Johnson, Assistant Managing Director
Kevin Henning, Finance Director
Pixie Coats, Human Resource Director
Angela Kline, Assistant County Highway Engineer
Also Present: Tiffany Eichorst, Solid Waste Director

Chairman Veramay called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. There being no additions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes of September 20, 2006 they stand approved as printed and distributed.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Received a memo from Tiffany Eichorst, Solid Waste Director regarding the Solid Waste Committee Workshop/Strategic Planning Session and Memo of Understanding between the Board of Public Works and Calhoun County for 2007

Received a letter from Paul Beardslee, Attorney regarding Solid Waste Management

Received a memo from Joanna Johnson, Assistant Managing Director regarding the revised 2006 meeting schedule

NEW BUSINESS

Moved by Commissioner Travis and supported by Commissioner Monaweck to approve the Solid Waste Committee Workshop/Strategic Planning Session and Memo of Understanding between the Board of Public Works and Calhoun County for 2007. Voice vote: Motion carried

Moved by Commissioner Travis and supported by Commissioner Monaweck to approve the revised 2006 meeting schedule. Voice vote: Motion carried

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Mrs. Johnson provided the Board with the following information:

Mrs. Johnson said that Mr. Randolph, Mrs. Eichorst and herself met with the City of Marshall and continued the discussion about the compost center. We are trying to gather more information regarding the compost center.

Mrs. Eichorst said the Duck Lake project is moving along very well. She sent a list of questions for Clarence Township to answer and when she receives them she will pass them along. Mrs. Eichorst stated that she is waiting on the Environmental Report, which is being completed by the Community Action Agency.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2006 immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Board of Road Commissioners meeting. There being no additional business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.