Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan
Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board Meeting of November 08, 2006The 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 08th day of November, 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: Lee Riley, Ed Holtcamp, John Wilcox, Mark Brown, Brian Pratt, and lIene Geiss-Wilson.Approval of the Regular Board Minutes
Motion by Pinkelmam, second by Beardslee, to approve the Minutes for the October 18, 2006 Regular Board Meeting as presented. Ayes (7) six, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried. Approval of the Special Board Minutes
Motion by Beardslee, second by Pinkelman, to approve the Minutes for the October 30, 2006 Special Board Meeting as presented. Ayes (7) six, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried. Commissioner
Approval of the Agenda,
Motion by Anderson, second by Lange, to accept the agenda as presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried. Amendment to Agenda
Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to move the Medical Emergency ordinance to the December 20 agenda. Pinkelman advised folks here. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent
Brief Public Comment None.
Patti Walker, Dr. Bersted reviewed the contract Patti stated MMR Dispatch and protocol for approval & quality issues regarding MMR be brought to our issue. Not invited to MMR meeting. Commissioner Beardslee requested remarks. Curious of intent of ordinance County Section 2-A exclusive contract which may restrict other ambulances in CC. 1. Restriction of Trade issues 2. position of Mercy Hospital needs as many of ambulances presently use 4- denton twp MMR North flight & Tri Township in addition to air serves. She advised is in NOT in our best interest of our County. Roscommon County has 8 ambulance services. Mercy Hospital has agreement with North Flight - #1 patient choice determine availability for patient needs & skills & whether patient needs a nurse available in route, Anderson questioned costs of service. Lange do not need ordinance. Patti confirmed not needed. Dr. Bersted advised this is constraining to the hospital and Patti # is 348-0355 for Patti. Lee Riley indicated he is available for any historical persceptive.
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" 63,019.15
Prepaid Invoices 149,400.27
Gross Payroll 179,078.78
Total General Fund 391,498.20
Millage/Road Patrol Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 372.59
Prepaid Invoices 602.05
Gross Payroll 22,141.19
Total Millage Fund 23,115.83
Tri-County 46th Trial Court Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 18,899.72
Prepaid Invoices 32.00
Gross Payroll 8,352.38
Total Tri-County Court 27,284.10
Friend of the Court Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 275.00
Prepaid Invoices 72.00
Gross Payroll 5,164.14
Total Friend of the Court 5,511.14
Enforcement/Recycle Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 9,167.68
Prepaid Invoices 191.15
Gross Payroll 5,275.06
Total Enforcement Fund 14,633.89
COPS in Schools Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 26.44
Gross Payroll 6,333.75
Total COPS Fund 6,360.19
Building & Zoning Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 4,820.43
Prepaid Invoices 115.31
Gross Payroll 5,174.18
Total Building & Zoning Fund 10,109.92
D.A.R.E. Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 1,758.97
Prepaid Invoices 500.00
Gross Payroll Total DARE Fund 2,258.97
Remonumentation Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 14,445.00
Gross Payroll Total Remonumentation Fund 14,445.00
MSU Cooperative Extention Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 1,346.96
Prepaid Invoices 433.00
Gross Payroll 892.64
Total MSU Fund 2,672.60
Central Dispatch Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 72.56
Prepaid Invoices 283.05
Gross Payroll 23,776.70
Total Central Dispatch Fund 24,132.31
Family/Probate Court Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices Gross Payroll 3,799.97
Total Family/Probate Court 3,799.97
Fish Hatchery Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 51.22
Prepaid Invoices 10,697.94
Gross Payroll Total Fish Fund 10,749.16
Economic Development Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 47.00
Gross Payroll Total EDF Fund 47.00
Courthouse Preservation Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 303.01
Prepaid Invoices Gross Payroll Total Courthouse Preservation Fund 303.01
Animal Shelter Debt Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 6,144.98
Prepaid Invoices Gross Payroll Total Animal Shelter Debt Fund 6,144.98
Roll Call: Anderson aye, Beardslee aye, Hanson aye, Lange aye, Pinkelman aye, Rogers aye, Stephenson - aye, Motion Carried.
Approval Correspondence
Motion by Lange, second by Anderson, to accept the correspondence as submitted.
Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.Correspondence
Allegan County Board Resolution in opposition of amendment to the General Property Tax Act. Gratiot County Board Resolution in opposition of amendment to the General Property Tax Act. MI Public Service Commission Notice of Hearing for December 13, 2006. MI Public Service Commission - Notice of Hearing for November 21, 2006. MDNR Notice of Oil & Gas Mineral Lease Auction. MAC Request support for SB 1360; MI Tribunal Compact Agreements; Oppose appeals filed
against US Forest Service Management Plan. Discussion followed regarding SB 1360 and County needs.MAC Legislative updates for October 20 & 27, and November 3, 2006. DNR Arbor Day Mini-Grants now available. DNR Open House and Compartment Review for Grayling Forest Management Unit. Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Resolution to preserve community based care systems. Motion by Pinkelman, second by Anderson to adopt a Resolution to preserve
community based systems. Roll Call:MI Public Service Commission Notice of Hearing for November 14, 2006. Scrap Tire Project
Beaver Creek Supervisor, Lee Riley appeared and circulated the 2006 Scrap Tire
Clean-up Report. Introduced Kathy Moss, Environmental Officer from Weyerhaeuser. Thanked Stephenson.Motion by Pinkelman, second by Lange, to offer support to the Township Supervisors
with the 2007 Scrap Tire Project. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion
Carried.Department Reports
Tri County meeting is rescheduled for Monday 13th 1:30 p.m.
Shelter has $30,000 in savings - still under $400,000 and looking for cost savings.Motion by Hanson, Lange to proceed with Wakefield Construction. Roll
Notice of Commencement
Motion by Hanson, second by Rogers, to sign a Notice of Commencement and record same.
Child Care fund projected to be 40 60 Thousand out of whack not budgeted for.
Audit in process budget amendments forthcoming.
Resolution to reorganize the 87th District Court No comment.
City Streetscape City asking for support with contribution to their special assessment.
Compo advised EDF offers a offer to pay up to $800. if City Sctreetscape Project from the
General Fund. 4 ayes, 3 nays2007 Budget Amendments
Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to adopt the following 2007 Budget Amendments:
GL # DESCRIPTION REVENUE EXPENSES
214-160-702.000 SALARY--ELECTED 91,448.00
214-160-703.030 SALARY - JUDICIAL SECRETARY 57,900.00
214-160-703.040 SALARY - SCHEDULING CLERK 26,500.00
214-160-703.045 SALARY - LAW CLERK 30,600.00
214-160-704.900 SICK PAY - PAY OUT 600.00
214-160-715.000 FICA 9,144.00
214-160-716.000 HOSPITALIZATION 76,178.00
214-160-717.000 SHORT TERM DISABILITY 1,082.00
214-160-720.000 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP 1,140.00
214-160-722.000 WORKMANS COMPENSATION 474.00
214-160-724.000 RETIREMENT 18,392.00
214-160-728.000 SUPPLIES 3,000.00
214-160-729.000 POSTAGE 2,000.00
214-143-945.100 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR RENTAL PROPERTY 4,400.00
214-160-806.000 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,150.00
214-160-865.000 TRAVEL EXPENSE 300.00
214-160-933.000 EQUIPMENT REPAIR 250.00
214-160-933.200 EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE 655.00
214-160-866.000 CONTINUING EDUCATION 600.00
214-160-823.100 COURT NETWORK TECH FEES 26,173.00
214-143-945.000 RENTAL EXPENSE 79,380.00
214-143-923.215 PHONE - FOC 750.00
214-143-924.000 ELECTRICITY 1,500.00
214-143-922.000 FUEL AND HEATING 3,000.00
214-143-921.000 WATER AND SEWER 1,685.00
214-143-823.000 FOC REFEREE 45,000.00
214-160-823.150 COURT WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 500.00
214-160-823.500 INTERNET ACCESS 4,800.00
214-160-965.020 MAINTENANCE FEE - JIS 50,000.00
214-160-965.030 MAINTENANCE FEE - JMS 11,600.00
214-160-823.155 WEBSITE REGISTRATION 575.00
214-160-823.300 COURT INTERPRETERS 500.00
214-160-823.200 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FEES 500.00
214-160-541.000 JUDGES STANDARDIZATION 91,448.00
214-160-998.040 REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO KALK 23,199.00
214-160-998.069 REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO OTSEGO 40,908.00
214-143-570.010 COOPERATIVE REIMB, STATE 89,572.00
214-160-699.100 TRANSFERS IN FROM OTHER FUNDS 97,245.00
214-160-583.040 REIMBURSEMENT FROM KALKASKA CO 130,701.00
214-160-583.069 REIMBURSEMENT FROM OTSEGO CO 207,917.00
JOURNAL TOTAL: 616,883.00 616,883.00Roll Call: Beardslee aye, Hanson aye, Lange aye, Pinkelman aye, Rogers aye,
Stephenson aye, Anderson aye, Motion Carried.Unfinished Business
Emergency Medical Services Transportation Ordinance
Emergency personnel attended to request questions relative to the Ordinance and
Chairman Stephenson offered them time to address the Board.Resolution to Reorganize the 87th District Court
Board members discussed the reason for reorganization and concluded it is not in the best interest for county residents.
City Streetscape Project
Chairman Stephenson offered comments regarding the City Streetscape Project.
Recess at 10:43 a.m. & reconvened at 10:52 a.m. Commissioners Report
Commisioner Rogers The Commissioner reported her Ways & Means Committee recommendations.
911 Phone Surcharge Analysis
Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to authorize a 2% increase in 911 Phone Surcharge
billings to be effective 10-01-06 . Roll CallAyes (7)
seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.United Way Paid Day Off
Motion by Rogers, second by Lange, to authorize a paid day off to an hourly
employee that donates to United Way. Roll Call Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none,
absent (0) none, Motion Carried.Animal Shelter Facility Building Agreement
Motion by Rogers, second by Anderson, to enter into the AIG Document A 101- 1997 contract between
the County of Crawford and Wakefield Construction for the new Animal Shelter facility in the
amount of $364,571.00. Roll Call: Stephenson aye, Hanson aye, Lange aye,
Pinkelman aye, Rogers aye, Stephenson aye, Anderson aye, Beardslee aye, Motion Carried.General Fund Budget Amendments
Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to accept the following FY 2007 General Fund Budget
Amendments:
DESCRIPTION LINE ITEM REVENUE EXPENSE
101-130-703.005 ASSISTANT FOC
(35,547.00)
101-130-703.045 WAGES FOC (73,250.00)
101-130-704.000 OVERTIME (100.00)
101-130-704.900 SICK PAY - PAY OUT (200.00)
101-130-715.000 FICA (8,400.00)
101-130-716.000 HOSPITALIZATION (44,000.00)
101-130-717.000 SHORT TERM DISABILITY (1,300.00)
101-130-720.000 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP (500.00)
101-130-722.000 WORKMANS COMPENSATION (1,200.00)
101-130-724.000 RETIREMENT (18,500.00)
101-130-728.000 SUPPLIES (3,000.00)
101-130-729.000 POSTAGE (3,000.00)
101-141-542.000 STATE REIMBURSEMENTS (792.00)
101-141-570.010 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT (167,121.00)
101-141-602.000 COURT COSTS (720.00)
101-141-608.000 FEES AND SERVICES (8,000.00)
215-143-703.005 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 41,800.00
215-143-703.045 WAGES FOC 86,200.00
215-143-704.000 OVERTIME 100.00
215-143-704.900 SICK PAY - PAY OUT 200.00
215-143-715.000 FICA 9,800.00
215-143-716.000 HOSPITALIZATION 51,000.00
215-143-717.000 SHORT TERM DISABILITY 1,550.00
215-143-720.000 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP 750.00
215-143-722.000 WORKMANS COMPENSATION 1,300.00
215-143-724.000 RETIREMENT 22,000.00
215-143-728.000 SUPPLIES 3,500.00
215-143-729.000 POSTAGE 4,000.00
215-143-806.000 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 200.00
215-143-865.000 TRAVEL EXPENSE 700.00
215-143-866.000 CONTINUING EDUCATION 400.00
215-143-902.000 PRINTING 3,500.00
215-143-923.000 TELEPHONE 1,000.00
215-143-933.000 EQUIPMENT REPAIR 3,500.00
215-143-935.000 SERVICE CONTRACT 1,000.00
215-143-801.000 ADVANCE PAYMENTS 34,336.00
215-143-542.000 STATE REIMBURSEMENTS 792.00
215-143-570.010 COOPERATIVE REIMB, STATE 161,121.00
215-143-602.000 COURT COSTS 720.00
215-143-608.000 CUSTODY FEES AND SERVICES 8,000.00
215-143-699.100 TRANSFERS IN FROM OTHER FUNDS 27,531.00
101-965-999.040 TRANSFER TO FOC 215 FUND 21,031.00
101-130-865.000 TRAVEL EXPENSE (500.00)
101-965-999.030 TRANSFER TO CHILD CARE (5,000.00)
101-136-602.000 COURT COSTS 3,167.00
205-125-999.030 TRANSFERS TO FOC 6,500.00
205-125-999.100 TRANSFER FOR GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS (6,500.00)
TOTAL: 59,034.00 59,034.00
Roll Call: Hanson aye, Lange aye, Pinkelman aye, Stephenson aye,
Rogers aye, Anderson aye, Beardslee aye, Motion Carried.MERS Actuarial Cost
Motion by Rogers, second by Lange, to authorize the Chairperson
to enter into the MERS Credited Service of 2 years 7 months for Undersheriff Kraycs.
The employee will pay $6,074.90 & employer 11,818.10 Roll Call: Hanson aye, Lange aye,
Pinkelman aye, Rogers aye, Stephenson aye, Anderson aye, Beardslee aye, MotionCarried.
Governmental Forum Reimbursement
Motion by Rogers, second by Lange, to reimburse all Commissioner attendees,
Clerk Moore and Controller Compo for attending the Governmental Forum at the
Grayling Holiday Inn, on Monday, October 30, 2006. Roll Call: Lange
aye, Pinkelman aye, Rogers aye, Stephenson aye, Anderson aye,
Beardslee aye, Hanson aye, Motion Carried.Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner advised she had no
Law Enforcement Committee Recommendations to make.Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner reported the Personnel and Labor Committee Recommendations.
Zoning Board Appointment
Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to appoint Jim Robson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three (3) year term and for the two (2) months remaining this year. Term to expire 12-31-09. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Commissioner Lange The Commissioner advised he had nothing to report.
Commissioner Stephenson The Commissioner remarked that the Tri-County meeting
on Monday will be a lot to cover.Commissioner Anderson The Commissioner advised he had nothing to report.
Commissioner Beardslee The Commissioner advised he had nothing to report,
and thanked members that supported him in this years election. Beardslee
complimented Joe Duran for his abilities with a trailer issue.New Business
Appointment of Health and Human Services Board
Motion by Rogers, second by Hanson, to appoint Barbara Clarke-Green to the Health and Human Services Board for a three (3) term to expire 10-31-09. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried. Appointment of Library Board Member
Motion by Rogers, second by Anderson, to appoint Shirley Longworth to the Library Board for a five (5) year term to expire 10-31-11. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried. Extended Public Comment None.
Announcements None.
Adjournment
Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adjourn meeting at 10:20 p.m. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
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Dave Stephenson, Chairman
Board of Commissioners____________________________
Sandra Moore
County Clerk-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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