Road Commission of Kalamazoo County - July 15, 2025 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting

Updated about 11 hours ago

Texas Township Supervisor JoAnna O'Rourke visits with concerns about speed limits, particularly on Texas Drive and Q Avenue. Commissioners discuss the challenges of managing speed limits and the role of traffic calming measures. The board approves the agenda, minutes, payroll, and expense reports for Commissioners Pawlowski and Auer. There is a detailed discussion on the purchase of a new power broom attachment to aid in road maintenance, highlighting its importance for operations. The meeting also addresses a grant received for rubber modified chip seal and plans for an airport runway extension funded by the FAA. Commissioners report on township meetings and the idea of countywide trash pickup. The meeting concludes with a discussion on road maintenance recruitment and acknowledgments of staff contributions.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:04)
The meeting was officially called to order by the chairperson.

The chairperson officially called the meeting to order, marking the beginning of the proceedings.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:11)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present at the meeting.

The chairperson requested everyone to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, which was recited collectively by all attendees.
Approval of Agenda (00:02:00)
The board approved the meeting agenda as presented without any objections.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dickinson to approve the agenda, which was supported and carried unanimously by the board.
Approval of Minutes (00:02:28)
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with no corrections or objections.

Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting held with Kalamazoo Township, which was supported and passed by the board without any amendments.
Approval of Payroll and Vendor Accounts (00:03:14)
The board approved the payroll and vendor accounts as submitted.

A motion was made and supported to approve the payroll and vendor accounts. The motion carried with no opposition from the board members present.
Approval of Expense Reports (00:03:48)
Expense reports for Commissioners Pawlowski and State Hower were approved by the board.

The board reviewed and approved the expense reports for Commissioners Pawlowski and State Hower following a motion by Commissioner Dickinson, which was supported and carried.
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items) (00:04:13)
Public comments were invited on non-agenda items, with several participants providing feedback.

The meeting was opened for public comments on non-agenda items. Supervisor Joanna McFarland O'Rourke discussed speed limit concerns, while Commissioner Gissler reported on county improvements and events.
New Business: Power Broom Attachment Purchase (00:10:37)
The board discussed and approved the purchase of a new power broom attachment for road maintenance.

Managing Director presented the need for a new power broom attachment for road maintenance operations. Following discussion and questions from commissioners, the board approved the purchase.
Public Comment (Second Opportunity) (00:17:18)
A second opportunity for public comments on non-agenda items was provided, with Commissioner Guler speaking.

The board invited additional public comments on non-agenda items. Commissioner Guler expressed gratitude towards staff for their responsiveness.
Managing Director's Report (00:18:01)
The managing director provided updates on various projects and staffing needs within the department.

Updates included the Township supervisor meeting, grant funding for rubber modified chip seal, upcoming RC K C chats, and current recruitment efforts for several positions.
Commissioner's Time (00:21:21)
Commissioners shared updates and observations from recent meetings and events.

Commissioners discussed their attendance at various township meetings, shared insights, and extended apologies for missed engagements. Topics included road maintenance feedback and county-wide trash pickup discussions.
Adjournment (00:27:59)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion supported and approved by the board.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and supported, leading to a unanimous approval by the board members present, concluding the meeting.

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