Board of Public Works of Calhoun County Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works of the County of Calhoun was held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in their office building located at 13300 Fifteen Mile Road, Marshall Michigan.

Present: Commissioner David D. Veramay, Chairperson

Commissioner Albert C. Bobrofsky, Vice-Chairperson

Commissioner Chester E. Travis, Member

Dennis A. Randolph, Managing Director

Carole S. Tabiadon, Deputy Managing Director – Clerk

Joanna I. Johnson, Assistant Managing Director

Angela Kline, Assistant County Highway Engineer

Pixie Coats, Human Resources Manager

Also Present: Eugene Hamaker, Marshall Township Supervisor

William Kichmeier, Jr., Clarence Township Resident

Joseph Bramble, Convis Township Resident

Clarence Millard, Newton Township Resident

Chairperson Veramay called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. There being no additions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes of July 21, 2004 they stand approved as printed and distributed.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Letters regarding Duck Lake Sewage Treatment Facility.

OTHER BUSINESS

William Kichmeier, Jr., Clarence Township Resident, said when he was at the June 16, 2004 meeting there was a discussion regarding the discharge limits allowed by MDEQ; has there been any new information. Mr. Veramay restated the alternatives allowed by MDEQ.

Mr. Randolph stated he wanted or correct a statement from the July 21, 2004 letter received from Mr. Kirchmeier and Mr. Taylor saying he was forced to sign a consent letter from MDEQ. He was not forced; it was a requirement from MDEQ in order to proceed.

Commissioner Veramay said that there is a chain of command regarding this project. Calhoun County Board of Public Works takes our direction from the Clarence Township Board and the Duck Lake Association. Calhoun County Board of Public Works has no direct jurisdiction; nor can we incur any costs on their behalf.