Crawford County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes August 16th, 2006

Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board Meeting of August 16, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Dave Stephenson, at 9:30 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan the 16th day of August, 2006.

Invocation by Chairman Stephenson.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hanson.
Roll Call: Stephenson, Anderson, Beardslee, Hanson, Lange, Pinkelman, and Rogers.
Absent – None.
Karen Martella, Chief Deputy County Clerk – Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Present.

Others present at various times: Attorney Bonnie Toskey, Attorney Allen Falk, Attorney Peter Cohl, Patricia Rodgers, Mike Cox, Gerald Gancer, Ralph Kingsley, Allan McCullen, Diane Needham, Louis Walter, Craig Wood, Carol Sexton, Lew Marion, Ilene Geiss-Wilson, Gaila Gilliland, and Dan Sanderson.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to approve the Minutes for the July 19, 2006 as presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Hanson, second by Beardslee, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Brief Public Comment

Visitor Counsel Executive Director, Ilene Geiss-Wilson expressed her appreciation to those that assisted with the Yankee Air Aviation Day and the AuSable Adventure Motorcycle Rally this past June and requested a resolution be adopted in support of Yankee Air and The Adventure Rally.

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to express gratitude for the AuSable Adventure Motorcycle Rally and Grayling Aviation Day that was held June 23 & 24, 2007 as a fund raiser for the Michigan National Guard Family Support Group. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

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"	107,899.80
Prepaid Invoices	176,957.15
Gross Payroll	147,955.48
Total General Fund	*432,812.43*

*Millage/Road Patrol Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	201.52
Prepaid Invoices	1,887.28
Gross Payroll	15,028.38
Total Millage Fund	*17,117.18*

*Enforcement/Recycle Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	10,599.01
Prepaid Invoices	5,106.78
Gross Payroll	5,275.06
Total Enforcement Fund	*20,980.85*

*COPS in Schools Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	56.24
Gross Payroll	3,334.80
Total COPS Fund	*3,391.04*

*Building & Zoning Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	4,156.31
Prepaid Invoices	340.04
Gross Payroll	5,144.09
Total Building & Zoning Fund	*9,640.44*

*D.A.R.E. Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	5,658.50
Gross Payroll
Total DARE Fund	*5,658.50*

*Remonumentation Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	4,560.00
Gross Payroll
Total Remon Fund	*4,560.00*

*MSU Cooperative Extention Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	1,341.74
Prepaid Invoices	2,409.36
Gross Payroll	787.50
Total MSU Fund	*4,538.60*

*Central Dispatch Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	17,401.92
Prepaid Invoices	268.37
Gross Payroll	19,693.88
Total Central Dispatch Fund	*37,364.17*

*Fish Hatchery Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	516.98
Prepaid Invoices
Gross Payroll
Total Fish Fund	*516.98*

*Courthouse Preservation Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	236.93
Prepaid Invoices	5,575.10
Gross Payroll
Total Courthouse Fund	*5,812.03*

*Animal Shelter Debt Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	148.05
Prepaid Invoices	213.38
Gross Payroll
Total Animal Shelter Fund	*361.43*

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

Approval Correspondence

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

Correspondence

1.      Hillsdale County Board – Resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to present a plan to address the counties loss of state revenue sharing.

2.      Hillsdale County Board – Resolution in opposition of Regional Consolidation of Local Community Mental Health System Programs statewide.

3.      Mecosta County Board – Resolution in support of charging a filing fee for Personal Protection Orders.

4.      Gift of Life – Agreement to Medical Examiner.

5.      Attorney Rich Jaskowski – General Election Road Maintenance and Repair Millage proposal.

6.      MAC – Legislative Updates for July 21, and August 4 & 11, 2006.

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

8.      Gloria Kraus – Resignation from the Commission on Aging Board effective immediately.

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to accept the resignation from the Commission on Aging Board effective immediately with regrets. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

    9.      Northern Lakes Community Mental Health – Client Characteristics & Demographics.

10.    Emergency Management Services – FY2006 NIMS Compliancy.

11.    County Compensation Committee – Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2006.

Department Reports

Controller Report

Controller Paul Compo advised he would be absent at the September Board Meeting and requested the Board accept the Compensation Committee Minutes of July 11, 2006.

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to accept the Compensation Committee recommendations for a 3% increase for all elected officials except the Prosecuting Attorney and to place the salary schedule on the September 30, 2006 Budget Meeting Agenda. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business – None.

Commissioner Reports

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

Resolution in Support of Community Volunteers

Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to adopt a resolution in support of community volunteers. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Reciprocal Easement Agreement

Motion by Rogers, second by Lange, to enter into a Reciprocal Easement Agreement between Trinity Health-Michigan (DBA - Mercy Health Services North) and the County of Crawford for access to Mercy Hospital, Grayling. Roll Call: Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson - aye, Motion Carried.

5 Year Audit Bid

Motion by Rogers, second by Pinkelman, to approve the audit bid for Anderson, Tackman & Company for five (5) years in the amount of $157,900. Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson - aye, Beardslee –aye, Motion Carried.

Fish Hatchery Roof Repair

Motion by Rogers, second by Pinkelman, to accept the bid from Roscommon Roofs of the North in the amount of $16,500 with additional time and material for replacement roof boards necessary, as recommended by the Fish Hatchery Committee. Roll Call: Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to accept the executive session minutes for the August 3^rd meeting as presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner advised he has no Personnel & Labor Committee Recommendations to make. The Commissioner announced that POAM Mediation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today.

Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner advised she had no Law Enforcement Recommendations to report.

Commissioner Lange – The Commissioner advised the Housing Commission will collect 2% more fees in the next month.

Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner advised he had no report to present.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner advised he had no report to present.

Commissioner Beardslee - The Commissioner advised he had no report to present.

New Business

County Road Millage Special Meeting

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to request the Road Commission send representation to a special board meeting to review which roads are slated for repair in the County and to learn why the millage is necessary for county residents. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Motion by Hanson, second by Rogers, to set a special board meeting for Thursday, August 24, 2006 @ 1:00 p.m. to review the road maintenance and repair millage ballot language with Road Commission representation. Said request is for 1.00 mill for a period of five (5) years for the purpose of providing funds exclusively for the maintenance and repair of roads within the County of Crawford. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

FY2006/07 Department of Human Services – Foster Care Position

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to defer the Foster Care agreement between the Michigan Department of Human Service (DHS) and the County of Crawford/46^th Circuit Trial Court to the Thursday, August 24, 2006 Special Meeting at 1:00 p.m. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Old 27 Historical Road Designation and Support for a Car Show

Craig Parrish, Car Show Director did not appear, so the Board deferred the presentation to unfinished business at the September 20^th, 2006 Board Meeting.

Executive Sessions

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to enter into an executive session to review a legal opinion regarding the 46^th Circuit Court –vs- Crawford and Kalkaska Counties (3:30 p.m.) Roll Call: Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson - aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Motion Carried.

Executive Session began at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 4:23 p.m.

Meeting moved from the Probate Courtroom to the District Courtroom at 4:23 p.m. and recessed until 5:03 p.m.

Motion by Anderson, second by Hanson, to recess the regular meeting and enter into an executive session at 5:03 p.m. Roll Call: Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Motion Carried.

Executive Session began at 5:03 p.m. and concluded at 6:50 p.m.

No further comments were offered.

Extended Public Comment – None.

Announcements – None.

Adjournment

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to adjourn meeting at 6:51 p.m. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

____________________________ _______________________________
Dave Stephenson, Board Chairman Sandra Moore, County Clerk/Register of Deeds

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Karen Martella, Chief Deputy Clerk

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Hit Counter

Approval of the Agenda

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

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

Controller Paul Compo advised he would be absent at the September Board Meeting and requested the Board accept the Compensation Committee Minutes of July 11, 2006.

Resolution in Support of Community Volunteers

Reciprocal Easement Agreement

Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner advised she had no Law Enforcement Recommendations to report.

Commissioner Lange – The Commissioner advised the Housing Commission will collect 2% more fees in the next month.

Commissioner Beardslee - The Commissioner advised he had no report to present.

New Business

County Road Millage Special Meeting

FY2006/07 Department of Human Services – Foster Care Position

Old 27 Historical Road Designation and Support for a Car Show

Executive Sessions

Executive Session began at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 4:23 p.m.

Executive Session began at 5:03 p.m. and concluded at 6:50 p.m.