Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board Meeting of March 19th, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Vice-Chairman, Terry Beardslee, at 9:31 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan the 19th day of March, 2008.
Invocation by Commissioner Lange.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hanson.
Roll Call: Rogers, Hanson, Pinkelman, Lange, Anderson, and Beardslee.
Absent – Stephenson.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk - Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Present.
Others present at various times:  Kirk Wakefield, Joe Wakeley, Tom Haskel, Mary Jergenson, Ken Tallsma, Gina Theriot, and Dan Sanderson.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to approve the minutes for the February 20, 2008 Regular Board Meeting as presented.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Lange, to accept the agenda as presented. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Brief Public Comment – None.

Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers

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

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

Approval Correspondence

Motion by Anderson, second by Hanson, to accept correspondence as submitted. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Correspondence

1.      Iron Co Board – Resolution to require users of the surface waters to financially participate in economical application fees, prompt governmental review and issuance of permits, and management efforts to control aquatic nuisance species.

2.      NEMCOG – Notice of intent by Charter Township of Grayling to apply for USDA federal assistance.

3.      NEMCOG – Notice of intent by NEMCOG to apply for USDA federal assistance.

4.      District 14 – Request support of HB 4323.  Resolution forthcoming under New Business.

5.      Bruce Patrick – Response to Board relative to Kalkaska County Board Resolution.  The Controller to request Mr. Patrick send his correspondence to State Representative Gillard and Senator Stamas.

6.      DNR – Public Notice of proposed 5-1-08 Oil & Gas Lease Auction.

7.      ROARR – Request for Resolution to Proclaim July 13 – 19, 2008 as “Road Rage Awareness Week”.

8.      American Red Cross – Request the County Proclaim March, 2008 as “American Red Cross Month”.

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to proclaim March, 2008 as “American Red Cross Month”.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

9.      DEQ – Request for additional remedial investigation work.

10.    DEQ – Approval of Hydrogeological Monitoring Plan.

11.    MAC – Legislative updates for February 22, and March 7, & 14, 2008.

12.    Dart Oil & Gas Corporation – In the matter of the application of South American Communications, LLC.

13.    NEMCOG – Notice of intent by NMCSA to apply for USCDA federal assistance.

14.    NEMCOG – Notice of intent by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority to apply for federal assistance from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration.

15.    Clark Hill – In the Matter of the Application of South American Communications, LLC.

16.    County Road Association – Legislative updates.

17.    District Health – Board member participation for 2007.

18.    South Branch Township – Zoning Ordinance motion passed with public notification to follow. Vice-Chair Beardslee advised South Branch is ready to move forward.     Controller Compo advised once the ordinance is published there is a seven (7) day window for someone to file a petition and the ordinance will become effective 30 days later. The County will be sending a letter to advise the ordinance will be rescinded by May 21, 2008.

Motion by Lange, second by Anderson, to allow Controller Compo to notify all Townships/City that the County will be repealing the Crawford County Zoning Ordinance. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

19.    Road Commission – Resolution supporting the Transportation Economic Development Fund Category A to provide funding for roadway improvements.

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Anderson, to adopt a resolution supporting the Transportation Economic Development Fund Category A to provide funding for roadway improvements.  Roll Call: Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

20.    Region 7 Homeland Security Planning Board – PSAP Director & EM Coordinator.

21.    Breit Burn – 14 New Drill Permit Applications for Beaver Creek.

22.    NEMCOG – 2008-09 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Resolution.

Motion by Anderson, second by Lange, to adopt the 2008/09 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) resolution of concurrence through NEMCOG administer EDA grants, loans and other programs under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.  Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

23.    Caring for Crawford Kids – Explanation of Activity Survey.

24.    Broadband Educational Workshop – April 11, 2008.

25.    Sheriff Wakefield – Request vacation time be extended for Theresa Andrews.

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Rogers, to authorize the Sheriff to extend 14.5 vacation hours to Secretary Theresa Andrews through May 31, 2008.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried. 

26.    DEQ – New Source Application for Beaver Creek.

27.    Department of Labor & Economic Growth – Possible mechanical violations. Building

       Director Joe Duran did follow up with the State and the Controller offered to continue

       communications to resolve the issue.

FY-2007 Audit Report

County Auditor, Ken Talsma thanked Commissioners for their support to Anderson, Tackman & Company, as well as department heads for assistance to the FY2007 Audit. Mr. Talsma presented the basic financial statement audit for the period ended 9-30-07, as well as a graphical presentation of assets, liabilities and net assets, revenues and expenses, a five (5) year analysis, transfers in and out, fund balance and federal expenditures. Mr. Talsma reviewed the report to management with board members and highlighted a couple issues, however. Mr. Talsma advised there are no issues of non-compliance.

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Lange, to accept the FY2007 Audit Report as presented by County Auditor, Ken Talsma of Anderson, Tackman & Company.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.

Department Report

The Board reviewed the 1^st Annual Court Report from Judge Burmeister with Court Administrator, Tom Haskel.

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to send a thank you to Judge Burmeister for the 1^st Annual Court Report.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Clerk Report

County Clerk, Sandra Moore circulated copies of the Resolutions from Maple Forest and Frederic Township for fire & ambulance millage for the August, 2008 Primary Election. Clerk Moore further reported that Pat Waszkiewicz has officially resigned from the Jury Commission and Democratic Chairman, Ray Priebe was notified and the party has submitted Clairene Jorella as a new candidate to fill the vacancy.

Motion by Anderson, second by Pinkelman, to appoint Clairene Jorella as the Democratic appointee to the Jury Commission for the vacant term to expire April 30, 2011.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

The Clerk advised no one has applied for the Economic Development Partnership position. The Controller to contact Attorney Todd Nye to see if he is still interested in being reappointed to the EDP.  The Clerk further invited members to the employee Easter luncheon tomorrow (3-19-08).

Sheriff Report

Sheriff advised a jail inspection was recently completed and there are no reported violations. The State sent the Sheriff a letter with eleven (11) items that need to be repaired or resolved.  The Sheriff replaced some floor tiles and ordered new mattresses, however, they are requesting A Block be painted and there are a couple water closets that are leaking.  Commissioner Beardslee offered to review the leaks for the Sheriff. 

Controller Report

Controller Paul Compo advised the Michigan Public Service Commission approved proposed surcharges for 9-1-1 service, and adjusted downward surcharges so they do not exceed 2.7 percent of their 2007 revenues. The county may appeal and request a special meeting, however, the ETSC’s reversal is not likely.  No action was taken.

Recess at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at 10:43  a.m.

Executive Session

Motion by Anderson, second by Rogers,  to recess the regular meeting and enter into a closed session for the purposes of discussing union negotiations and strategy and authorize Court Administrator, Tom Haskel to remain present.  Roll Call: Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

The Executive Session began at 10:44 a.m. and concluded at 11:40 a.m.

Motion by Hanson, second by Anderson, to approve closed session meetings as read. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

MAPES – MERS Court Benefits

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to place the represented court employees in a MERS division that has a B-2 pension benefit thereby ending the “unscrambling” of the MERS situation created by the litigation with the 46^th Circuit Trial Court, as authorized by the Michigan Supreme Court.  Additionally, this action will return this group of employees to their previous benefit level prior to the Court payroll unification of 2001.  Roll Call:  Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business

Commissioner’s Report

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

 Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner advised he had no Personnel & Labor Committee Recommendations to report.

Commissioner Pinkelman – The Commissioner reported her Law Enforcement Committee recommendation.

Extended Vacation Hours for Sheriff Employee

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Hanson, to authorize the Sheriff to extend twenty-five (25) vacation hours for Sergeant Baerlocher to utilize the time in April, 2008. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Regional 911 Dispatch Center

Motion by Pinkelman, second by Lange, to authorize the Controller to contact each of the surrounding counties to inquire if there is any interest in a consolidated 911 dispatch center.  Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

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

County Recreation Plan

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to authorize GRA to lead the process to update the Crawford County Recreation Plan including involvement of recreation stakeholders (County, Townships, City of Grayling, Trail Sub-Committee, youth recreation groups, adult recreation groups, etc). The County to authorize up to $8,000.00 to the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) from the General Fund for completion of the County Recreation Plan.  Roll Call: Rogers – aye, Stephenson - absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Motion Carried.

Resolution to Borrow Against Anticipated Delinquent ’07 Real Property Taxes

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to adopt Resolution 31908DT to borrow up to $1,500,000.00 against Anticipated Delinquent 2007 Real Property Taxes. Roll Call:  Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson - aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Motion Carried.

Resolution of Agency

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to adopt the Resolution establishing the Crawford County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund 31908TA pursuant to Section 87b of Act No 206, Public Acts of Michigan, 1893, as amended. Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Motion Carried.

County Treasurer FY07 & 1^st Quarter FY08 Investment Reports

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to receive and file the County Treasurer Depository and Investment Report for FY2007 with a breakdown for 1st quarter 2008 (10-1/12-31-07). Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Increase Medical Examiner Investigator Stipend

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to amend the Medical Examiner Service Agreement from $50.00 to $75.00 once the $5,000.00 is expended the remainder will come from the Medical Examiner Service Contract. Roll Call: Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers - aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

April Committee Meeting Change

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to change the Thursday, April 3^rd Committee Meeting to Thursday, April 10^th at 3:30 p.m. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner advised the Planning Commission will soon have a resolution on the SMR issue and the county master plan is now on the NEMCOG website.

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

Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner was absent.

New Business

Road Commission – Road Repair Millage Proposal

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to send the “Road Repair Millage Proposal” issue to bond counsel and notify the Road Commission of same. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Resolution supporting House Bill 4323 #31908

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adopt the Resolution in support of House Bill 4323 #31908.  Roll Call:  Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

Resolution opposing House Bills 5282 – 5285 #31908-A

Motion by Hanson, second by Rogers, to adopt the Resolution opposing House Bills 5282 – 5285 #31908-A.  Roll Call:  Lange – aye,  Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – absent, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

Extended Public Comment – None.

Announcements – None.

Adjournment

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adjourn the meeting at 11:53 a.m. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

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Dave Stephenson, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

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Sandra Moore
County Clerk

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Terry Beardslee, Vice-Chairman

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