Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board Meeting of February 20th, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman, Dave Stephenson, at 9:31 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan the 20^th day of February, 2008.
Invocation by Chairman Stephenson.
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:  Kirk Wakefield, Ilene Geiss-Wilson, Mary Jergenson, Donna Burke, Vivian Powers, Phil and Connie Faustman, Stanley Kozy, Millie Mellgren, Ila Cosgray and Wayne Cosgray.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to accept the Minutes for the January 16, 2008 Regular Board Meeting with a deletion under correspondence 15 (and it’s declining approximately 23 1/2 % every year) and an addition on page 6 “Draft” Ambulance Ordinance. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

 

Approval of Agenda

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

 

Brief Public Comment

Dr. Millie Park Mellgren, Superintendent of Gerrish Higgins School District introduced herself and circulated the proposed Bonding Proposal and Operating Millage Renewal Proposal for the May 6, 2008 Annual School Election for Gerrish Higgins residents (Part of Beaver Creek and all of South Branch Township residents).

Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to authorize payment of the following claims:

General Fund:
Balance from "Open Invoice Rep"	57,323.97
Prepaid Invoices	198,900.65
Gross Payroll	222,671.33
Total General Fund	478,895.95
Millage/Road Patrol Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	472.89
Prepaid Invoices	1,873.28
Gross Payroll	27,292.97
Total Millage Fund	29,639.14
Tri-County 46th Trial Court
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	8,479.55
Gross Payroll
Total Tri-County Court	8,479.55
Friend of the Court
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	308.30
Prepaid Invoices	3,382.20
Gross Payroll	9,765.95
Total Friend of the Court	13,456.45
Enforcement/Recycle Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	15.50
Prepaid Invoices	487.26
Gross Payroll	3,363.20
Total Enforcement Fund	3,865.96
COPS in Schools Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	58.29
Gross Payroll	4,896.24
Total COPS Fund	4,954.53
Building & Zoning Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	3,144.96
Prepaid Invoices	196.28
Gross Payroll	5,848.60
Total Building & Zoning Fund	9,189.84
MSU Cooperative Extension Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	1,438.98
Prepaid Invoices	742.91
Gross Payroll	766.39
Total MSU Fund	2,948.28
Central Dispatch Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	100.30
Prepaid Invoices	309.32
Gross Payroll	23,206.00
Total Central Dispatch Fund	23,615.62
Family/Probate Court
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	28,296.31
Gross Payroll	8,419.10
Total Family/Probate Court	36,715.41
Fish Hatchery Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	55.33
Gross Payroll
Total Fish Fund	55.33
Economic Development Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	387.50
Prepaid Invoices	5,941.20
Gross Payroll
Total EDF Fund	6,328.70
Courthouse Preservation Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	1,446.58
Prepaid Invoices	3,168.20
Gross Payroll
Total Courthouse Preservation Fund	4,614.78
Animal Shelter Debt Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	625.50
Prepaid Invoices	12,474.21
Gross Payroll
Total Animal Shelter Debt Fund	13,099.71
Law Library Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	844.51
Gross Payroll
Total Library Fund	844.51

 

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

Correspondence

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

 

1.      Bay County Board – Resolution to reauthorize the Beaches Environmental Assessment Act.
 

2.      Kalkaska County Board – Resolution to amend master plan for reasonable use of common water. Commissioner Pinkelman requested the Environmental Officer review said correspondence to see what impact it may have on the Manistee River Watershed.

3.      Roscommon County Planning Commission – Updating Countywide Master Plan.

4.      NEMCSA – Notification of House Bills 5282 – 5285 and their impact. Commissioner Lange inquired on the impact for our residents. Controller Compo advised it could be a serious problem for our residents as it’s difficult to find affordable insurance.

Motion by Anderson, second by Lange, to submit a letter of opposition to House Bills 5282 – 5285 to the Senate Health Policy Committee as well as Senator Stamas and Representative Gillard. Rolls Call:  Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

           Senator Stamas’ Field Representative, Mary Jergenson advised the senate is not pushing   
           this forward at this time and it would be appropriate for senior to contact the Senators
           office with remarks.

5.      Region 9 Area on Aging – House Bills that could have a devastating impact on health care.

6.      Mercy Hospital – Thank you for building pledge.

7.      Brett Burn – 2 New Drill Permit Applications for Beaver Creek Township.

8.      Representative Joel Sheltrown – Resolution for support of HB 4323. Commissioner’s Lange and Hanson advised the resolution to encourage support for the passage of HB 4323 of 2007 has been approved in Isabella County.

Motion by Hanson, second by Beardslee, to encourage passage of House Bill 4323 of 2007.

Motion Amended by Hanson, second by Beardslee, to prepare a resolution in support of House Bill 4323 of 2007 and submit to the March 2008 meeting. Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

9.      NEMCOG – Non-Motorized Trails Plan and Investment Strategy Workshop.

10.  NEMCOG – Public Notice.

11.  Crawford AuSable School District – School Board Happenings.

12.  Michigan Annual 9-1-1 Conference – Registration Form (5-19/21-08). Commissioner Pinkelman requesting said correspondence be submitted to 911 Director Larry Akers.

13.  Crawford County Building Authority – Special Meeting Minutes of 1-16-08.

14.  USDA – Huron-Manistee National Forests’ Schedule of Proposed Actions for 2^nd quarter.

Commissioner Stephenson remarked that federal forest income may soon come to an end for schools.

15.  MAC – Legislative Updates for January 18 & 25, and February 1, 8 & 15, 2008.

16.  MI DNR – Notice of 2008 MNRTF Program Application Workshops.

17.  Brett Burn – 19 New Brill Permit Applications for Beaver Creek Township.

18.  COA – Building Project Timetable.

19.  NEMCOG – Various Academy Workshops available soon.

20.  GRA – Program Update and Hanson Hoppers Park Engraved Brick Fundraiser.

21.  US Senate – Congress Update.

22.  DEQ – Pending New Source Review Application Report.

23.  DNR – Gaylord open house for statewide review of Red Pine Project.

24.  Mercy Hospital – Thank you for the final pledge payment.

Senior Update and Request

Vivian Powers submitted 287 signatures opposing the Commission on Aging move to the Grayling Fish Hatchery Building. Ms. Powers advised she understands the petitions are not legal, however, the seniors want to be heard and are requesting the County consider moving the senior center to the Eagles Club off M-72 East. Ms. Powers indicated the Eagles have purchased property off North Down River Road and if they don’t have a purchaser’s agreement soon, they will place the property up for sale. Ms. Powers advised usage of the center has declined since the controversy started and the seniors are being put in a position that they shouldn’t be in. Ms. Powers suggested the Director inquire if the high school building trades department couldn’t build offices to expand the facility and ask for volunteers to assist in much of the labor. Ms. Powers further inquired if the COA Board couldn’t be dissolved and replaced with an advisory board. Discussion followed regarding the expiration of the contract with the City Housing Commission. Commissioner Lange advised the contract expires in March or April and the Commission is willing to work with the seniors and it’s in the best interest of the County to stay on course. Chairman Stephenson advised that communication #18 identifies the public review and ranking process with the options involved and the COA will be back with the County Board on three (3) separate occasions in the near future. Commissioner Beardslee advised a qualified builder addressed concerns with him to bring the Eagles building up to code as there are multiple issues in the kitchen area which may not make it cost effective. The Board appointed Commissioner Lange as the liaison to the COA board and the COA has outlined a reasonable timeline which should be complete by June 2008.

Department Report

Clerk Report

County Clerk, Sandra Moore advised the Presidential Primary cost the County over $12,000.00 and a reimbursement has been submitted to the State.  Clerk Moore indicated there are two (2) candidates running for the four (4) year School Board term in May and three (3) candidates for the two (2) year term.  The Clerk advised Kathy Graham will be working in her office for several weeks to offer an needed internship from Kirtland College toward her business degree. Ms. Graham will work on the Qualified Voter File and perform Election Administration.

Sheriff Report

Sheriff Kirk Wakefield submitted this 2007 Annual Sheriff Report and requested Commissioners review the report and indicated his door is open for remarks or questions.

Controller Report

Controller Paul Compo advised the audit draft is complete and the audit committee will meet next Thursday with a final report scheduled for the March 2008 meeting. Controller Compo indicated South Branch Township will review the SMR zoning issue and special use permit and is requesting county representation on February 26^th at 6:00 p.m. Controller Compo, Attorney Sabin, Zoning Director Duran and Commissioner Beardslee are all planning on attending. The Controller advised a draft resolution is being prepared and a notice will be posted and ordinance rescinded. The Controller received an e-mail yesterday from Harriet Miller Brown the State Highway Coordinator for 911 services and he and Larry Akers attended the hearing last week in Lansing they there dosen’t appear to be any issues. 911 bill is slated to sunset next February and Senator Stamas’ Representative offered to check with the Senator to see where the issue is as MAC is trying to get the sunset removed and funding in place.

 

County Exercise Room

The Controller advised he drafted four (4) different policies for consideration and indicated Attorney Sabin has endorsed them and rendered an opinion regarding the exercise room’s operation.  

Motion by Anderson, second by Beardslee, to adopt resolution 2-2008- All EE & S to enable all employees and spouses to use exercise facilities at the 200 W. Michigan Avenue site. Roll Call: Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

 

Commissioner’s Report

Commisioner Rogers – The Commissioner advised she had nothing to report.

Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner reported his Personnel & Labor Committee Recommendations.

Motion by Hanson, second by Pinkelman, to reappoint Paul Compo to the Economic Development Partnership for a three (3) year term to expire 2-8-11. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

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

Commissioner Lange –The Commissioner reported his Ways & Means Committee Recommendations.

County Recreation Plan

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to authorize the Grayling Recreation Authority (GRA) bring back a proposal to update the County Recreation Plan.  Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Commission on Aging Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to accept the Commission on Aging Budget Amendments in the amount of $38,690.00. Roll Call:  Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange- aye, Motion Carried.

Resolution to Adopt a Monthly 9-1-1 Surcharge

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to rescind the “Resolution to Adopt a Monthly 9-1-1 Surcharge” from the January 16, 2008 board meeting (resolution 11608-A on Pg. 5 –Unfinished Business). Roll Call: Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Motion Carried.

                       

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to adopt a resolution to adopt (resolution 22008) a monthly 9-1-1 surcharge on communication devises for  Crawford County as permitted under Public Acts 164 of 2007. Roll Call: Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Motion Carried.

Central Dispatch Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to accept the Central Dispatch Budget Amendments to bring the budget up to $492,425.49. Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.

Budget Amendments Due to Grant Awards

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to accept the Commission on Aging 2008 Budget Amendments to bring the budget up to $25,162.22.  Roll Call: Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

Amended Medical Examiner Contract

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to amend the Medical Examiner Services Agreement. Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

Uniform House Numbering System

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to establish amendments the uniform house numbering system.  Said amendment will change Sections .2 and 5.3 to reflect the changes for any and all zoning districts within Crawford County.  Roll Call: Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

 

Commissioner Stephenson – Attended the MAC Conference and Enlightening programs – property taxation and foreclosures and the negative affect it will have on the communities and will be forthcoming. MI 14 pt review placed on file; Foreclosures proposal A & falling values; Loans shouldn’t have made; Brownsfield issues; Land Bank info; Great Lakes water project – Courts & County relationships.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner reported on the MAC Annual Conference and the found the Land Bank and Prescription drug issues to be of interest.

Commissioner Beardslee – The Commissioner advised he recently had discussions with MMR representatives and they compliments the county for handling the ambulance contract issues..

New Business – None.

Unfinished Business – None

Extended Public Comment

Sheriff Wakefield advised the 911 thing is not over – he ask that we read bills carefully as there are swamp predators that want the $. Work release prisoners are not out.

Announcements – None.

Adjournment

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adjourn meeting at 10:57 a.m. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

____________________________
Dave Stephenson, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

____________________________
Sandra Moore
County Clerk

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Crawford County Internet Website [URL: http://www.crawfordco.org/]
Copyright © 2000-2008 [Crawford County, Michigan]. All rights reserved.
Email for information