Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Agenda for
Regular Board Meeting of
June 21st, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Dave Stephenson, at 9:32 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan the 21st day of June, 2006.
Invocation by Commissioner Beardslee.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hanson.
Roll Call:  Stephenson, Rogers, Hanson, Pinkelman, Lange, Anderson and Beardslee.
Absent – None.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk-Register of Deeds - Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Present.
Others present at various times:  Kim Milliken, and Dan Sanderson.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Hanson, second by Rogers, to approve the Minutes of the May 17, 2006 Regular Board Meeting as presented.  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Beardslee, to accept the agenda as submitted. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Brief Public Comment – None.

Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers

Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to authorize payment of the following claims:

General Fund:

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Rep"

131,908.26

Prepaid Invoices

111,796.89

Gross Payroll

134,374.77

Total General Fund

378,079.92

 

 

Millage/Road Patrol Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

89.06

Prepaid Invoices

1,070.91

Gross Payroll

17,810.10

Total Millage Fund

18,970.07

 

 

Enforcement/Recycle Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

37.98

Prepaid Invoices

408.18

Gross Payroll

4,512.56

Total Enforcement Fund

4,958.72

 

 

COPS in Schools Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

 

Prepaid Invoices

59.87

Gross Payroll

4,883.58

Total COPS Fund

4,943.45

 

 

Building & Zoning Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

3,695.20

Prepaid Invoices

919.72

Gross Payroll

5,144.09

Total Building & Zoning Fund

9,759.01

 

 

D.A.R.E. Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

240.00

Prepaid Invoices

1,005.24

Gross Payroll

 

Total DARE Fund

1,245.24

 

 

Remonumentation Fund Prepaid

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

1,001.24

Prepaid Invoices

 

Gross Payroll

 

Total Remon Fund

1,001.24

 

 

MSU Cooperative Extention Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

1,834.55

Prepaid Invoices

 

Gross Payroll

900.00

Total MSU Fund

2,734.55

 

 

Central Dispatch Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

2,938.78

Prepaid Invoices

810.00

Gross Payroll

19,495.12

Total Central Dispatch Fund

23,243.90

 

 

Fish Hatchery Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

 

Prepaid Invoices

82.46

Gross Payroll

 

Total Fish Fund

82.46

 

 

 

 

Economic Development Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

 

Prepaid Invoices

6,047.00

Gross Payroll

 

Total Economic Development Fund

6,047.00

 

 

Courthouse Preservation Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

54.99

Prepaid Invoices

 

Gross Payroll

 

Total Courthouse Fund

54.99

 

 

Animal Shelter Debt Fund

 

Balance from "Open Invoice Report"

 

Prepaid Invoices

11,025.00

Gross Payroll

 

Total Animal Shelter Fund

11,025.00

Roll Call:  Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.

Approval Correspondence

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to accept the correspondence as submitted. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Correspondence

1.      Hillsdale County Board – Request restoration of state revenue sharing.

2.      Lake County Board – Resolution in opposition to HB 5924.

3.      Lake County Board – Resolution in support of HB 5389.

4.      Lake County Board – Resolution in support of economic development and job creation in Michigan.

5.      Lake County Board – Resolution in support of 9-1-1 in Michigan.

6.      Oceana County Board – Resolution in opposition of HB 5924.

7.      Public Service Commission – Notice of hearing.

8.      MAC – Thank you for the passage of legislation to impose a $25.00 filing fee on PPO’s.

9.      Lake Margrethe Property Owners Association – The Ripples Newsletter.

10.    MAC - Legislative updates for May 19, & 26, and June 2, 9, & 16, 2006.

11.    Representative Gillard – Weeks in review for May 22 & 30, and June 5, & 12, 2006.

12.    Department of Human Services – Child Care Fund Annual Informational Meetings.

13.    Legal Services of Northern Michigan – Request for letter of support.

Motion by Hanson, second by Anderson, to submit a letter of support to Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc. for providing free legal assistance and representation to low income residents in our area. Roll Call:  Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – nay, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

14.    DEQ – Proposed background database update.

15.    NTH Consultants – Communication regarding City Environmental Services of Waters.

16.    MSU Extension – Changes to the Parents Forever Program for high conflict families. MSU Extension Director, Linda Cronk expressed dissatisfaction as the Court withdrew from the project and any unused monies are to be returned to the Court. Controller Compo advised the MSU will continue the program, however, the County will be responsible for funding. Chairman Stephenson expressed concern that the agreement was for a year and the Court has reneged on their agreement before the end of the fiscal year.

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Beardslee, to prepare a letter of displeasure to the Courts regarding the discontinuance of funding in the Parents Forever Program. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Department Reports

Medical Control Board

County Clerk, Sandra Moore advised she circulated a list of the committee structure for the County and advised the Medical Control Board is listed and now a part of the North Central Medical Control Board and requested the committee be removed from the County list. 

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to eliminate the Medical Control Board from the County Committee Structure effective immediately.  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

 

New Business

COA Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to amend the following COA Budget Amendments:

DESCRIPTION

LINE ITEM

REVENUE

EXPENSE

BALANCE

 

474,683.00

474,683.00

PROGRAM INCOME

297-610-672.000

(88.00)

 

IN-KIND MATCH

297-610-678.500

88.00

 

STATE GRANT REIMBURSEMENT

297-614-542.500

91.00

 

REQUIRED MATCH

297-614-678.000

10.00

 

COA - FUND RAISING

297-614-674.297

(101.00)

 

PROGRAM INCOME

297-621-672.000

(101.00)

 

REQUIRED MATCH

297-621-678.000

101.00

 

PROGRAM INCOME

297-622-672.000

(10.00)

 

REQUIRED MATCH

297-622-678.000

10.00

 

PROGRAM INCOME

297-623-672.000

(11.00)

 

REQUIRED MATCH

297-623-678.000

11.00

 

 

 

474,683.00

 

 

Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

 

Department Report Continued

The Controller presented a copy of the Rural Development approved construction sign for the Animal Shelter. Controller Compo reported the contract has to be redone for the shelter, and title insurance has been ordered. The Compensation Committee plans to meet within the next couple of weeks. The Controller received a request for usage of electricity during the Milltown Festival.

 

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to authorize the usage of  County electricity  for musical entertainment during the Milltown Festival (July 29, 2006.)  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to allow usage of the County Building to City craft show vendors if inclement whether during the Milltown Festival (July 29, 2006.) Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Controller Compo will be requesting bids for county auditors later this month. Department heads have been notified and encouraged to attend the July Ways & Means meeting for budget preparation. The Housing Commission room is now ready and they should be moved in by July 1, 2006. The new environmental office will receive new carpet soon. The State Committee that is reviewing the Small Business Tax is also reviewing the elimination of the Personal Business Tax. The Traffic Safety Program is running approximately 12 & ½ citations a day. Commissioner Anderson inquired on the average speed traveling and the average speed they are issuing tickets on. Controller Compo requested a closed session at the end of the meeting to review POAM contract negotiations and discuss a possible property purchase.

Unfinished Business – None.

Commissioner’s Report

Commisioner Rogers – The Commissioner reported the Ways & Means Committee recommendations.

Memorandum of Understanding, Grayling Growth Management Proposal

                        Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to authorize the Chair to sign the EDP

Amendment to the State DNR, Land and Facilities and to update the list of members.  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Housing FOIA Request

Motion by Rogers, second by Pinkelman, to submit the opinion from Attorney Bonnie Toskey to the Housing Commission for review of the nature and extent of the confidentiality of information for Housing Commission and Board of Commissioners.  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Schedule

Motion by Rogers, second by Anderson, to approve the following Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budget Schedule: 

July  03 – Budget Proposals are returned to the Controller and Department Heads may elect to present their proposals to the Ways & Means Committee that evening

As needed – Audit Committee may chose to meet with select Department Heads for clarification purposed.

Aug 16 – County Board receives Budget update for review

Sept 11 – Clerk publishes Public Hearing notice concerning Budget and millage rates for Truth in Taxation

Sept 20 – County Board receives the Audit Committee’s recommended FY 2006 proposed budget

Sept 20 – County Board accepts budget to be presented for public hearing on 9-28-06

Sept. 28 – Public Hearing and adoption of FY2006/07 budget

Roll Call:  Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

 

Board Rule 2.4 Emergency Meeting Change

Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to change the Board Rules, Section 2.4 Emergency Meetings to comply with the Open Meetings Act. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

 

Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner advised there were no Personnel and Labor Committee Recommendations to make.

 

Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner reported her Law Enforcement Committee Recommendations.

 

Extended Vacation Hours for Central Dispatch Employee

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to approve to extend vacation hours for Central Dispatch Employee, Dennis Wallace for 60 days past expiration to accommodate a dispatch employee off on medical leave. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Community Corrections FY2007 Grant Application

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Anderson, to adopt a Resolution approving the Northern Michigan Community Corrections Advisory Board Grant Application prepared by NEMCOG for Community Corrections funding in the amount of $228,953 for the general program and $69,350 for the Probation Residential Services for FY 2007. Roll Call: Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Lange – aye, Motion Carried.

 

Commissioner Lange – The Commissioner inquired whether the County has received applications for the Fish Hatchery Steering Committee.  The Clerk advised none has been received.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner advised he had nothing to report.

Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner indicated liability insurance costs for community events have become too expensive for local civic organizations to sustain and requested members review some form of umbrella coverage for county residents.

Commissioner Beardslee – The Commissioner advised he had nothing to report.

New Business

Community Mental Health Resolution

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to adopt the Resolution for passage of the Mental Health Parity for county residents.  Roll Call: Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Motion Carried.

Animal Shelter Bonds

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to adopt a Resolution for the issuance of bonds for the County to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping an approximately 3,480 square foot new county animal shelter.  Roll Call: Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Motion Carried.

Executive Session

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to recess the Regular Meeting and enter into a closed session to review labor negotiation strategy and possible purchase of property (10:30 a.m.) Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.

Executive session began at 10:30 a.m. and concluded at 11:54 a.m.

Motion by Anderson, second by Hanson, to approve the closed session meetings of June 21, 2006. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Extended Public Comment – None.

Announcements – None.

Adjournment

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to adjourn meeting at 11:58 a.m. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

 

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Dave Stephenson, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

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Sandra Moore
County Clerk

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