The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works of the County of Calhoun was held Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in their office located at 13300 Fifteen Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan.

Present: Commissioner David D. Veramay, Chairperson

Commissioner Charles E. Monaweck, Vice-Chairperson

Commissioner Chester E. Travis, Member

Dennis Randolph, Managing Director

Joanna I. Johnson, Assistant Managing Director- Board Clerk

Angela Kline, Assistant County Highway Engineer

Kevin Henning, Finance Director

Also Present: Tiffany Eichorst, Calhoun County Solid Waste Director

Paul Beardslee, Attorney, General Council

Chairperson Veramay called the meeting to order at 10:39 a.m. There being no additions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes of September 21, 2005 they stand approved as printed and distributed.

COMMUNICATIONS

•  Received an approval letter from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Work Plan for the Duck Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant.

•  Received a Resolution from Clarence Township asking for assistance and mutual approval with the Calhoun Board of Public Works in developing a plan to meet the sewer system's needs.

•  Received a Resolution from Clarence Township authorizing Calhoun County Board of Public Works to hire the engineering firm DLZ to proceed with Design and Survey work for improvements to Eastern Calhoun County Sanitary System No. 4.

MANAGING DIRECTORS REPORT

Mr. Randolph noted he has discussed with the City of Albion the 425 property and the EPA funding. We have made progress on the Duck Lake project issues and the DEQ should update the consent order based on the construction schedule. Would like to begin to address bond sale for scope of work on project. More monitoring wells may be installed to better define the brine related issues. Mr. Randolph drafted a letter in response to the Springport Signal letter and asked that the Board review for comments/feedback. Mr. Beardslee noted he had reviewed the draft response and legally there is no issue and that it is reasonable to respond to correct the misinformation, which may also assist the Township board. Mr. Randolph noted the DEQ has sent to us a letter in writing noting the salt/water softener recommendations.

Mr. Randolph noted our environmental attorney is reviewing issues at our garage locations and he has also contacted the DEQ.

Mr. Randolph noted he would like to see a solid waste tour to highlight our solid waste activities throughout the County.

COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS

Commissioner Veramay noted that when he is in the Clarence Township office he has not been contacted for questions regarding the Duck Lake issues, nor are they present at these meetings. We need to deal with the facts. Commissioner Veramay does not see a problem with the draft response to the Springport Signal.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2005 immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Board of Road Commission meeting (Public Hearing for the 2006 Budget). There being no additional business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m.