Road Commission of Kalamazoo County - June 17, 2025 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting

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During the Board of County Road Commissioners meeting, members discuss the approval of a traffic calming project for Green Meadow Drive, Driftwood Avenue, and Sky Ridge Avenue in Oshtemo Township. They also address funding for storm cleanup services, highlighting the use of contract services for debris removal after recent storms. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and financial accounts.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:01)
The meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners is officially started.

The meeting is called to order by the presiding officer of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County.
Public Comment Guidelines (00:00:10)
Guidelines for public comment under the Open Meetings Act are outlined.

Ms. Roger details the public comment guidelines, explaining that participants can address the board at the beginning and end of the meeting for non-agenda items. Comments should be limited to three minutes and made at the podium for proper audio. Zoom participants should use the raise hand feature, and phone participants can use star nine to indicate they wish to speak. The chat feature is for technical issues only.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:11)
The Pledge of Allegiance is recited.

Attendees are asked to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Approval of Agenda (00:01:54)
The agenda for the meeting is presented and approved.

A motion is made by Commissioner Dickinson to approve the agenda as presented. The motion is supported and carried without any discussion or objections.
Approval of Minutes (00:02:25)
Minutes from previous meetings are reviewed and approved.

The minutes from the Wsma Township joint meeting and a presentation to the county commission are reviewed. Corrections are noted, and with those amendments, the minutes are approved by a motion supported by Vice Chair Auer.
Approval of Payroll and Vendor Accounts (00:03:44)
The payroll and vendor accounts are approved after brief discussion.

Commissioner Davis moves to approve the payroll and vendor accounts, supported by another commissioner. There is a brief discussion about storm cleanup and payable items related to tree services. The motion is carried unanimously.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (00:05:12)
Opportunity for public comments on non-agenda items is provided.

The floor is opened for public comments on items not on the agenda. No comments are made from the audience or online participants.
New Business: Traffic Calming Project Approval (00:05:34)
Approval for the Traffic Calming Project in Oshtemo Township is discussed.

The board considers approving a traffic calming project for Green Meadow Drive, Driftwood Avenue, and Sky Ridge Avenue in Oshtemo Township. This project is under a new policy for traffic calming on residential local streets.