Crawford County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes June 18th, 2008

Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

Crawford County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board Meeting of June 18th, 2008

Crawford County Board of Commissioners

Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2008

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 18th day of June, 2008.
Invocation by Commissioner Beardslee.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hanson.
Roll Call: Stephenson, Hanson, Pinkelman, Lange, Anderson, and Beardslee.
Absent – Rogers.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk-Register of Deeds - Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Absent.
Others present at various times: Mary Jergenson, Don Williams, Ilene Geiss-Wilson, and Dan Sanderson.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2008 Regular Board Meeting with a correction of Commissioner Lange leading the invocation. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Agenda

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

Brief Public Comment

Senator Stamas District Representative, Mary Jergenson indicated the State of Michigan has lost it’s rabbies free designation due to the psuedo rabbies population. People that raise swine will be contacted by the Department of Agriculture. Swine taken to county fairs must be tested before entry and if tested positive will be eliminated. The State of Michigan has 38 hunt clubs with swine in the state and we don’t know of any in Crawford County.
Ms. Jergenson advised the Hartwick Pines Forestry Management Day was held and a perfect time for public comment. Those interested should contact John Gregorich at Hartwick Pines with input. There are 100 members and only a dozen that participate regularly.
Ms. Jergenson advised Senator Stamas is returning from Russia his new adopted son Dimitri.

Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers

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

General Fund: Balance from "Open Invoice Rep" 31,262.56 Prepaid Invoices 143,605.18 Gross Payroll 264,635.05 Total General Fund 439,502.79 *Millage/Road Patrol Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 245.86 Prepaid Invoices 1,330.11 Gross Payroll 27,620.40 Total Millage Fund 29,196.37 *Tri-County 46th Trial Court* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 7,406.96 Gross Payroll Total Tri-County Court 7,406.96 *Friend of the Court* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 1,890.96 Gross Payroll 14,673.56 Total Friend of the Court 16,564.52 *Enforcement/Recycle Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 72.97 Prepaid Invoices 14,217.84 Gross Payroll 7,181.07 Total Enforcement Fund 21,471.88 COPS in Schools Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 58.14 Gross Payroll 5,222.88 Total COPS Fund 5,281.02 *Building & Zoning Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 2,862.89 Prepaid Invoices 378.44 Gross Payroll 8,187.90 Total Building & Zoning Fund 11,429.23 *D.A.R.E. Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 616.93 Prepaid Invoices 1,035.00 Gross Payroll Total DARE Fund 1,651.93 *MSU Cooperative Extension Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 1,421.93 Prepaid Invoices 4,007.38 Gross Payroll 1,239.11 Total MSU Fund 6,668.42 *Central Dispatch Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 1,593.91 Gross Payroll 27,824.73 Total Central Dispatch Fund 29,418.64 *Courthouse Preservation Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 494.99 Gross Payroll Total Courthouse Preservation Fund 494.99 *Law Library Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 854.39 Gross Payroll Total Library Fund 854.39 *Family/Probate Court* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" Prepaid Invoices 36,799.72 Gross Payroll 8,790.27 Total Family/Probate Court 45,589.99 *Animal Shelter Debt Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 2,314.00 Prepaid Invoices Gross Payroll Total Animal Shelter Debt Fund 2,314.00 *Fish Hatchery Fund* Balance from "Open Invoice Report" 1,202.26 Prepaid Invoices 1,584.94 Gross Payroll Total Fish Fund 2,787.20

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

Approval Correspondence

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

Correspondence

Bay County Board – Letter to EMO Patrick expressing appreciation for support of Kalkaska Counties resolution 2007-40 which supports the protection of our water resources in Michigan.

Manistee County Board – 3^rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair to be held June 27 – 29, 2008.

Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District – 3^rd Conservation Expo Saturday, September 13, 2008.

NEMCOG – Public Notice.

US Department of Homeland Security – Draft Environmental Impact statement for USCG.

Crawford AuSable School District – Board Happenings.

MAC – Legislative updates for May 23, & 30, and June 6, & 13, 2008.

Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce – Notification of Chamber issues. Chairman Stephenson advised the intent was to notify chamber membership of the liability issues and to possibly pursue legislation.

MI Public Service Commission – Notice of Great Lakes Energy Hearing on July 30, 2008.

Onvey Voice Service Commission – Public Hearing to be held July 1, 2008.

General Preservation Corporation – Exterior restoration request.

Patient Assistance – Medical discount prescription card offering.

COA Interview

Don Williams interview conducted.

Candidate for 106^th District State Representative

Peter Pettalia appeared to express his reason for seeking the 106^th State Representative seat. Mr. Pettalia has been the Presque Isle Township Supervisor for 16 years, a local Alpena business owner for 30 years, and many years of community involvement.

Appointment of COA Members

Motion by Lange, second by Beardslee, to appoint Don Williams to the Commission on Aging for a term ending 6-30-11. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to appoint Helen Nolan to the Commission on Aging for a term ending 6-30-11. Ayes (5) five, nays (1), one, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Department Reports

Clerk Report
County Clerk/Register Sandra Moore circulated the Republican Lincoln Day Luncheon flyer for Thursday, July 24^th at the Old AuSable. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will be the guest speaker and she encouraged board attendance.

Unfinished Business – None.
Commissioner’s Report
Commissioner Rogers – The Commissioner was absent.
Commissioner Hanson - The Commissioner advised he had no Personnel and Labor Committee Recommendations this month. The Commissioner indicated it may be time to adopt an ORV ordinance for the county and indicated 19 counties presently have an ordinance. The Commissioner offered to draft one and requested review by the Road Commission and Sheriff. Chairman Stephenson reaffirmed that discussion needs to be with the Road Commission and Sheriff before proceeding.
Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner advised she has no Law Enforcement Committee Recommendations to report.
Commissioner Lange – The Commissioner reported the Ways & Means Committee recommendations.

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Schedule

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to recommend the County establish the following Fiscal Year 2008/09 Budget Schedule:

June 05 – Board receives Budget Schedule

June 13 – Department Heads receive budget information

June 18 - Board Approves Budget Schedule

June 23 – Budget Proposals are retuned to the Administrator/Controller

July 3 - Department Heads may elect to present their proposals to the

Ways & Means Committee. As needed, the Audit Committee may

choose to meet with select Department Heads for clarification

purposes

Aug 20 – County Board receives 2008/09 budget for review

Sept 11 – Clerk publishes Public Hearing notice concerning Budget and

millage rates for Truth in Taxation

Sept 15 – County Board receives the Audit Committee’s recommended FY

2009 proposed budget

Sept 17 – County Board accepts budget to be presented for public hearing

on 9-30-08 @ 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 30 – Public Hearing and adoption of FY2008/09 fiscal year budgets

Ayes (6) seven, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Post Employment Retirement Health Care

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to authorize the Controller to contract with Watkins, Ross & Company for Other Post Employment Benefits through a three (3) year actuary. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

Courthouse Building Expansion of Restrooms, Sidewalks and ADA Compliance

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to request the controller review

the cost to cap the present sidewalk. To further review the proposal from NorthWest Design for the front renovation to include restrooms, sidewalks and handicap accessibility. Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.

MSHDA Grant

Motion by Lange, second by Beardslee, to ratify the MSHDA CDBG Grant Agreement between the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Crawford County effective 1/1/08 in the amount of $150,000.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign. Roll Call: Beardslee – aye, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers – absent, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

MAPES Tentative Agreement

Motion by Lange, second by Pinkelman, to ratify the MAPES Tentative Agreement retroactive to 10-01-07. Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Rogers - absent, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – aye, Motion Carried.

Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner placed the 2008 Northern Lakes fact sheet for funding for the northern counties on file. The Commissioner advised Crawford County receives $35,600 per year and has 371 registered clients.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner advised Sheriff Wakefield did a great presentation at the Northern Counties Meeting with 40 commissioners present to show the new SWAT vehicle. The vehicle has been on 6 assignments in the 20 counties it has usage in.

Commissioner Beardslee – The Commissioner advised he heard the counties have placed a $15.00 surtax on tickets to help offset sheriff department fuel cost. The Commissioner indicated he met with Representative Sheltrown regarding the Theme Park and the need to continue to push as another northern county is now interested in having them in their county. Chairman Stephenson advised Oscoda, Roscommon and Kalkaska counties are now part of the discussion and the Natural Resources Commission meets in the Upper Peninsula in July and in Lansing on August 2^nd.

New Business

Special Events Ordinance

Chairman Stephenson advised the ordinance is a 2^nd draft and requested review as the county will seek outside agency review and input to protect our citizenry. The issue to be placed on the Ways & Mean’s July meeting agenda.

Extended Public Comment

Ilene Geiss-Wilson advised she has information on the ORV Bill and offered to provide Commissioner Hanson with the material. Presque Isle Supervisor, Peter Pettalia advised his Township has adopted an ordinance similar.

Announcements

Adjournment

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adjourn meeting at 10:47 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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