Road Commission of Kalamazoo County - August 26, 2025 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting

Updated about 5 hours ago

The board addresses public comments regarding traffic light requests and updates on the new county website. They approve agenda items including payroll, vendor accounts, and a revised Cooper Township local road contract. The Commission discusses progress on road projects, upcoming budget meetings, and the need for further measures to deal with mosquito and tick concerns raised by the Environmental Health Advisory Council. An open house event for elected officials is announced, and the board encourages attendance at the upcoming CRA commissioner seminar.

Chapters

Call to Order and Opening Remarks (00:00:05)
The meeting of the County Road Commissioners for Kalamazoo County was called to order and the opening remarks were given.

The meeting of the County Road Commissioners was called to order. The chair gave the opening remarks and set the tone for the meeting.
Public Participation Guidelines (00:00:12)
Ms. Rider read the guidelines for public participation, emphasizing the Open Meetings Act and the procedures for public comment both in-person and via Zoom.

Ms. Rider explained the procedures for public participation during the meeting, including how the public can make comments at the beginning and end of the meeting, and the rules for comments, which are limited to three minutes per person. She also explained how to participate via Zoom, using the raise hand feature, and how the chat feature is restricted to technical issues.
Approval of Agenda (00:02:04)
The agenda for the meeting was presented for approval, with a motion by Commissioner Davis. The agenda was approved unanimously without any discussion or opposition.

The agenda was presented for approval. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, which was supported and passed unanimously after confirming no discussion was needed from the audience or online participants.
Approval of Minutes (00:02:28)
The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. After confirming no corrections were needed, the minutes were approved unanimously by the board.

The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed for approval. Vice Chair Stour moved to approve the minutes, and after confirming there were no corrections, additions, or deletions needed, the board approved the minutes unanimously.
Approval of Payroll and Vendor Accounts (00:02:59)
The board approved the payroll and vendor accounts as presented. There were no questions or discussion, and the motion carried unanimously.

The board considered the approval of the payroll and vendor accounts. Commissioner Davis moved to approve them as presented, and the motion was supported and passed unanimously without any questions or discussion from the audience or online participants.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (00:03:26)
Members of the public were invited to comment on non-agenda items. A resident inquired about a traffic light request, and another discussed the new county website.

During the public comment period, a resident asked about the status of a request for a traffic light at a specific intersection which had not been addressed for several years. Another public commenter spoke about the new county website, noting improvements and encouraging feedback on any issues that need addressing.
New Business - Approval of Employee Related Conditions (00:07:10)
The board discussed and approved the annual certification of employee-related conditions, which includes compliance with healthcare insurance and maintaining a public website.

The board reviewed the annual certification of employee-related conditions, discussing its relation to healthcare and the requirements for maintaining a public website with specific information. The board approved the certification, which includes compliance with the Publicly Funded Healthcare Insurance and maintaining a searchable website with budget and employee information.
New Business - Cooper Township Local Road Contract (00:09:09)
The board rescinded the previous Cooper Township local road contract and approved a revised version due to delays in the chip seal program and added projects.

The board discussed changes to the Cooper Township local road contract, necessitated by delays in the rubber chip seal program. The revised contract removed certain projects and added a hot mix asphalt overlay project. The board approved the revised contract for the chair's signature after confirming the changes and their impact.
Second Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (00:11:49)
A second opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items was provided, but no additional public comments were made.

The board provided another opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items, inviting anyone present or online to speak. However, no additional comments were made during this time.
Managing Director's Time (00:12:16)
The Managing Director provided updates, including thank you notes, upcoming events, and key budget dates. Ongoing and completed projects were also discussed.

The Managing Director shared thank you notes from events and residents, discussed the upcoming open house for elected officials, and outlined key dates for budget discussions. Updates on ongoing and completed projects, including paving schedules and the impact of delays, were also provided.
Commissioner Reports (00:16:48)
Commissioners shared reports on their attended meetings, advancements in staff training, and upcoming reviews. Several local issues and events were discussed.

During commissioner reports, updates were provided on meetings attended, such as the Environmental Health Advisory Council, and issues like mosquito and tick-borne diseases were highlighted. Advancements in staff training, upcoming budget discussions, and managing director reviews were also discussed.
Adjournment (00:21:37)
The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made and supported. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and supported by the commissioners. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was officially adjourned.