Crawford County
Grayling, Michigan

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

The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Dave Stephenson, at 9:32 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan the 20th day of August, 2008.
Invocation by Commissioner Lange.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hanson.
Roll Call: Stephenson, Anderson, Hanson, Lange, and Rogers.
Absent – Beardslee and Pinkelman.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk – Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Present.
Others present at various times: Mary Jergenson, Vivian Powers and Ilene Geiss-Wilson.

Approval of the Regular Board Minutes

Motion by Anderson, second by Lange, to approve the Minutes for the July 16, 2008 with a correction on page four (4) to reference the “sports complex” entrance and Animal Shelter parking area. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Special Board Minutes

Motion by Rogers, second by Lange, to approve the Special Minutes for the August 07, 2008 and add under the executive session motion those Kalkaska members that were on the phone conference and change the motion to reflect “Rogers” as making the motion for the 46^th Circuit Trial Court Lawsuit Expenses. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Brief Public Comment – None.

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"	38,093.68
Prepaid Invoices	183,658.71
Gross Payroll	206,478.56
Total General Fund	*428,230.95*

*Millage/Road Patrol Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	546.61
Prepaid Invoices	2,155.24
Gross Payroll	16,443.18
Total Millage Fund	*19,145.03*

*Tri-County 46th Trial Court*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	3,823.41
Gross Payroll
Total Tri-County Court	*3,823.41*

*Friend of the Court*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	4,139.61
Gross Payroll	9,517.19
Total Friend of the Court	*13,656.80*

*Enforcement/Recycle Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	11,887.47
Prepaid Invoices	2,847.35
Gross Payroll	5,549.88
Total Enforcement Fund	*20,284.70*

*COPS in Schools Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	547.37
Gross Payroll	4,517.23
Total COPS Fund	*5,064.60*

*Building & Zoning Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	4,679.70
Prepaid Invoices	675.61
Gross Payroll	5,458.60
Total Building & Zoning Fund	*10,813.91*

*D.A.R.E. Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	7,349.95
Gross Payroll
Total DARE Fund	*7,349.95*

*Remonumentation Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	10,765.00
Gross Payroll
Total Remonumentation Fund	*10,765.00*

*MSU Cooperative Extension Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	1,475.97
Prepaid Invoices	138.55
Gross Payroll	945.45
Total MSU Fund	*2,559.97*

*Central Dispatch Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	199.00
Prepaid Invoices	877.66
Gross Payroll	25,271.92
Total Central Dispatch Fund	*26,348.58*

*Family/Probate Court*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"
Prepaid Invoices	25,818.86
Gross Payroll	8,038.51
Total Family/Probate Court	*33,857.37*

*Animal Shelter Debt Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	78.30
Prepaid Invoices
Gross Payroll
Total Animal Shelter Debt Fund	*78.30*

*Fish Hatchery Fund*
Balance from "Open Invoice Report"	2,898.15
Prepaid Invoices	50.45
Gross Payroll
Total Fish Fund	*2,948.60*

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

Approval Correspondence

Motion by Anderson, second by Hanson, to accept the correspondence as submitted. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Correspondence

1. Allegan County Board – Resolution of support of House Bill #5398.

2. Antrim County Board – Strong opposition to House Bill #6112.

3. St. Joseph County Board – Resolution opposing House Bill #6112.

4. Gourdie-Fraser – Application to drill.

5. NEMCOG – Public notice. Commissioner Anderson advised that NEMCOG is the grant writing facility to vote on all land purchases through the DNR. Commissioner Hanson reiterated that it has been the position of the county board to oppose any purchase of land by the State of Michigan, the Federal Government or the Department of Military. Chairman Stephenson inquired why public comment is necessary when the State of Michigan sells land, but it isn’t when the State purchases land. Controller Compo offered to write a letter to NEMCOG to inquire about the role of the board members, and the benefits of our county dues to the agency.

6. NEMCOG – Notice of intent by Northern Michigan Foundation, Inc.

7. Controller Compo – Letter to Laura Schanz regarding courthouse confidentiality.

8. Lake County Board – Resolution of support of House Bill #5398.

9. MAC – Legislative updates for July 18 & 25, and August 1, 8, & 15, 2008.

10. CRAM – Road updates.

11. US Senate Stabenow – Notification of 21^st Century GI Bill.

12. DNR – Grant fund availability.

13. Michigan Public Service Commission – Access point public hearing on 8-21-08.

14. DNR – Natural rivers application.

15. Gourdie-Fraser – DEQ application for permit to drill for BreitBurn Operating. Commissioner Hanson advised no action has been taken in Beaver Creek and the issue is still on hold.

16. Momentum Telecom, Inc. – Notice of hearing 8-26-08.

17. USDA – PA 240 of 2008 – Off road recreation vehicles.

18. NEMCOG – Notice of intent by South Branch Township to apply for federal assistance.

19. NEMCOG – Public notice.

20. DNR – George Mason River Retreat annual 2008 meeting.

21. Delphine Nowaczyk – News article on theme park land.

22. General Preservation Corp – Services offered.

23. MAC – ORV ordinance. Commissioners Hanson, Stephenson and Anderson have all received calls in support of a county ordinance. Commissioner Hanson is awaiting the draft ordinance in a word format from MAC and would request comments from the board by the end of September. Signage and educational material will be necessary before enforcement can be implemented. Discussion followed regarding enforcement and what the state’s revenue from the ORV sticker is used for. Senator Stamas’ aid Mary Jergenson offered to research what the state’s ORV funds are used for, and road signage costs for the State.

24. McCartney & Company – Annual accounting for 9-1-1 service district.

25. NorthEast Michigan Community Service Agency – 2007 Annual report.

Department Reports

3^rd Annual Crawford County Governmental Forum

Motion by Lange, second by Anderson, to approve $16.00 registration fees for any board member and the Clerk and Controller to attend the 3^rd Annual Crawford County Governmental Forum at Beaver Creek Township on September 8, 2008. Roll Call: Beardslee – absent, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.

County Clerk

County Clerk/Register announced she has the fall newsletter from the Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District; two (2) news bulletins from the Michigan DNR; Affidavits of mailing for the Crawford County Draft Master Plan; The Crawford County Recreation Plan is posted for the 30 day public review and comment period; There is an account at Citizens Bank for the “Crawford County Historical Society Roof Fund” as they need to seek approximately $4,000 for the roof shingles to be installed.

Controller Report

Court Shared Cost Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to amend the 46^th Circuit Trial Court Budget for shared costs with Otsego County in the amount of $186,151.09. Roll Call: Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – absent, Motion Carried.

Controller Compo advised the budget process continues for FY 2009 and the committee is reviewing the 9-1-1 legislation as well as the community usage of the Department. Commissioner’s reviewed the urgency as the bill sunsets in February 2009, and it takes an entire mill to fund 9-1-1. State Senator Stamas’ aid Mary Jergenson offered to review the issue with the Senator and follow-up with the Board after that.

The Controller and Commissioner Lange met with POAM union and offered proposals and POAM has elected not to meet until they review their position.

Unfinished Business – None.

Commissioners Report

Commissioner Rogers – The Commissioner placed the District Health Department #10 Annual Report from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 on file.

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

Commissioner Pinkelman - The Commissioner was absent and there were no Law Enforcement recommendations to make.

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

Road Commissioners Health Insurance

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to notify the Road Commission that the Health Insurance coverage will mirror (no more/no less) the Crawford County Commissioner’s policy with an effective date of 10-01-08. Roll Call: Lange – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – absent, Hanson – aye, Motion Carried.

MERS Resolution – District Court AFSCME Union

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to adopt a resolution to carve out District Court division 11 into a MERS Benefits with an effective date of 7-1-08. Roll Call: Pinkelman – absent, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Beardslee – absent, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Motion Carried.

FY 2008 General Fund Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Hanson, to adopt the following General Fund FY2008 budget amendments up to the new general fund budget amount of $5,342,143.00:

101-136-602.000	COURT COSTS	($44,000.00)
101-191-678.000	REIMBURSEMENTS, OTHER	$11,000.00
101-215-608.100	REVENUE STAMPS	($10,000.00)
101-215-612.000	RECORDING FEES	($20,000.00)
101-215-612.500	RECORDING FEES, TECHNOLOGY	($6,000.00)
101-215-678.000	CIR CT ATTORNEY FEE REIMBURSEMENTS	$5,000.00
101-215-688.000	INSURANCE PREMIUM REFUNDS	$9,000.00
101-255-424.300	FEDERAL PILT	$24,000.00
101-301-543.000	FEDERAL GRANT REIMBURSEMENTS	($35,000.00)
101-301-544.200	SNOWMOBILE REIMBURSEMENT	$22,000.00
101-301-547.000	STING REIMBURSEMENT, STATE	$35,000.00
101-301-629.000	PAPER SERVICE FEES	$4,000.00
101-301-633.010	STING LOCAL BEEL	$4,000.00
101-331-674.500	CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS	$1,500.00
101-332-544.200	SNOWMOBILE STATE REIMB	($16,500.00)
101-351-634.000	INMATE LODGING, OTHER COUNTIES/STATE	$12,000.00
101-851-687.000	REFUNDS AND REBATES	$1,000.00
101-896-694.000	CASH SHORT AND OVER	($2,000.00)
101-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE TRANSFER	$75,000.00
101-130-703.015	CIRCUIT COURT SECRETARY		($33,000.00)
101-130-703.020	JUDICIAL SECRETARY		$33,000.00
101-101-703.550	LONGEVITY		($1,530.00)
101-101-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION PREMIUM		($4,970.00)
101-130-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		($19,500.00)
101-137-804.000	ATTORNEY FEES--CONTRACT		$1,500.00
101-137-804.100	ATTORNEY FEES, OTHER		$500.00
101-210-818.015	LEGAL COUNSEL - APPEAL OF RIGHT		$7,500.00
101-225-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		($4,000.00)
101-233-728.000	SUPPLIES		$4,000.00
101-233-729.000	POSTAGE		$15,000.00
101-258-935.000	SERVICE CONTRACT		$3,000.00
101-258-979.000	EQUIPMENT		$3,000.00
101-265-703.060	WAGE - MAINTANENCE		$4,000.00
101-265-776.000	GROUNDS MAINTENANCE		$5,000.00
101-265-921.000	WATER AND SEWER		$2,000.00
101-265-931.000	BUILDING MAINTENANCE		$2,000.00
101-301-704.130	OVERTIME - COURT		$4,000.00
101-301-704.200	HOLIDAY		($3,000.00)
101-301-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		($11,000.00)
101-301-716.900	RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE		($10,000.00)
101-301-863.000	VEHICLE GAS AND OIL		$5,000.00
101-332-703.100	WAGES -- DEPUTIES		$500.00
101-333-703.100	WAGES, DEUPTIES		$10,000.00
101-333-715.000	FICA		$1,500.00
101-351-703.080	WAGES -- COMMAND		($38,000.00)
101-351-704.900	OVERTIME - PAID LEAVE PAY OUT		$28,000.00
101-351-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		($8,000.00)
101-351-805.500	IN HOUSE BOARD OF PRISONERS MEALS		$32,000.00
101-351-818.000	CONTRACT SERVICES		$8,000.00
101-351-933.500	KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REPAIR		$2,000.00
101-351-703.100	WAGES, DEUPTIES		$4,000.00
101-648-708.000	PER DIEM		($500.00)
101-681-833.000	BURIAL EXPENSE		$1,500.00
101-899-969.080	PROPERTY TAX REFUND		$21,000.00
101-901-979.332	CAPITAL OUTLAY -- SNOWMOBILE		$8,000.00
101-901-979.351	CAPITAL OUTLAY -- JAIL		$5,000.00
101-965-956.000	MISECLLANEOUS		($5,000.00)
101-965-999.020	TRANSFER OUT TECHNOLOGY FUND		($6,000.00)
101-965-999.030	TRANSFER TO CHILD CARE		$3,500.00
	JOURNAL TOTAL:	$70,000.00	$70,000.00
	NEW BALANCE	$5,342,143.00	$5,342,143.00

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

FY 2008 Restricted Fund Budget Amendments

Motion by Lange, second by Anderson, to accept the following FY2008 Restricted Fund Budget Amendments to the new budget levels of $430,000.00:

GL #	ROAD PATROL MILLAGE FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	467,000.00	464,786.38
207-302-863.000	VEHICLE GAS AND OIL		13,000.00
207-302-867.000	VEHICLE MAINTENANCE		4,900.00
207-302-979.301	CAPITOL OUTLAY – SHERIFF		(20,000.00)
207-965-969.080	PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS		2,100.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	467,000.00	464,786.38

GL #	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	20,000.00	20,000.00
211-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE TRANSFER	10,000.00
211-211-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		30,000.00
211-211-818.010	LEGAL COUNSEL		(20,000.00)
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	30,000.00	30,000.00

GL #	COURT - SHARED COSTS	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	173,396.00	173,396.00
214-143-570.010	COOPERATIVE REIMB, STATE	(13,781.00)
214-160-699.100	TRANSFERS IN FROM OTHER FUNDS	13,781.00
214-143-583.040	REIMBURSEMENT FROM KALKASKA CO	(24,512.00)
214-160-583.040	REIMBURSEMENT FROM KALKASKA CO	24,512.00
214-143-583.069	REIMBURSEMENT FROM OTSEGO CO	(37,851.00)
214-160-583.069	REIMBURSEMENT FROM OTSEGO CO	37,851.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	173,396.00	173,396.00

GL #	SPORTS COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	0.00	0.00
218-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE TRANSFER	50,000.00
218-000-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		50,000.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	50,000.00	50,000.00

GL #	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	0.00	0.00
222-000-665.000	INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS		50.00
222-000-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES	50.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	50.00	50.00

GL #	BANKHEAD JONES FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	0.00	0.00
233-234-542.000	STATE REIMBURSEMENTS	40,000.00
233-234-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		40,000.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	40,000.00	40,000.00
GL #	BUILDING AND ZONING	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	161,800.00	161,799.42
249-248-477.000	LICENSES AND PERMITS	(10,000.00)
249-248-477.030	PLAN/SITE REVIEW FEES	(1,000.00)
249-248-477.060	MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE	2,000.00
249-248-477.070	PLUMBING PERMIT FEES	(2,000.00)
249-248-477.080	SOIL EROSION PERMITS	2,000.00
249-248-477.200	ORIGINATION FEE	(10,000.00)
249-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE TRANSFER	21,000.00
249-248-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		(2,000.00)
249-248-818.000	CONTRACT SERVICES		(2,000.00)
249-248-818.200	CONTRACT SERVICE, BLDG		3,000.00
249-248-867.000	VEHICLE MAINTENANCE		1,500.00
249-249-708.000	PER DIEM		1,500.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	163,800.00	163,799.42

GL #	DEEDS AUTOMATION	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	28,000.00	20,000.00
256-228-699.100	TRANSFERS IN FROM OTHER FUNDS		8,000.00
256-228-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES	8,000.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	36,000.00	28,000.00

GL #	MSU EXTENSION	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	37,500.00	37,500.00
257-501-582.250	LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS - COOR	5,000.00
257-502-582.250	LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS - COOR	15,000.00
257-501-865.000	TRAVEL EXPENSE - LOCAL		5,000.00
257-502-807.257	CONTRACT SVC - CAMPUS REIMBURSEMENT		15,000.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	57,500.00	57,500.00

GL #	CORRECTION OFFICER TRAINING FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	2,000.00	2,000.00
264-000-608.000	FEES AND SERVICES	1,000.00
264-264-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		1,000.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	3,000.00	3,000.00

GL #	COURTHOUSE PRESERVATION FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	41,000.00	41,000.00
268-268-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		20,000.00
268-999-999.000	EQUITY DISTRIBUTION		(20,000.00)
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	41,000.00	41,000.00

GL #	CENTRAL DISPATCH	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	492,427.00	492,425.49
261-325-608.990	PHONE SURCHARGE FEES	(40,000.00)
261-326-608.225	DATA PROCESSING -- EQUALIZATION	500.00
261-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE TRANSFER	41,000.00
261-325-703.000	SALARY-- DIRECTOR		3,000.00
261-325-703.180	WAGES TRAINING		(2,000.00)
261-325-704.000	OVERTIME		(4,000.00)
261-325-704.200	HOLIDAY		1,000.00
261-325-704.900	OVERTIME - PAID LEAVE PAY OUT		2,500.00
261-325-716.000	HOSPITALIZATION		(3,500.00)
261-325-716.075	HRA REIMBURSEMENT		3,000.00
261-325-935.000	SERVICE CONTRACT		1,000.00
261-326-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		500.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	493,927.00	493,925.49

GL #	LAW LIBRARY FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	5,250.00	5,250.00
269-269-402.000	REVENUE, MISCELLANEOUS		1,500.00
269-269-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES	1,500.00
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	6,750.00	6,750.00

GL #	REVENUE SHARING RESERVE FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	250,000.00	250,000.00
285-999-402.000	FUND BALANCE DEBIT	250,000.00
285-285-665.000	INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS	(12,000.00)
285-285-695.100	TRANSFERS IN OTHER FUNDS	(238,000.00)
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	250,000.00	250,000.00

GL #	CHILD CARE FUND	REVENUE	EXPENSES
	BALANCE	430,000.00	430,000.00
292-000-402.000	REVENUE, MISCELLANEOUS	15,000.00
292-000-678.000	REIMBURSEMENTS, OTHER	15,000.00
292-292-542.000	STATE REIMBURSEMENTS	(30,000.00)
292-292-800.000	OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES		29,000.00
292-667-843.000	FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT		(29,000.00)
	NEW BUDGET LEVELS	430,000.00	430,000.00

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

Commissioner Lange advised the Rotary Golf Outing to tomorrow (8-21-08); The Commissioner indicated the paving project at the Sports Complex has been started; The COA building project has slightly fallen behind time due to architects working free on the matter. Hopefully, they will be back soon with a decision.

Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner advised the Youth Services Bureau is having difficulty with revenue sources; The Chamber Board is now absent a director, the president and secretary and continues to have financial issues.

Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner inquired if the Controller can contact NEMCOG to see if there is a regional mapping project to assist with the ORV mapping plan.

Brownfield Authority Appointments

Motion by Anderson, second by Hanson, to reappoint Bruce Patrick and Lynn McConnell to the Brownfield Authority for terms ending 7-01-2011. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Commissioner Beardslee - The Commissioner was absent.

New Business – None.

Recess at 10:38 a.m. and reconvened at 10:57 a.m.

Executive Session

Pending Litigation with the 46^th Circuit Trial Court

Motion by Lange, second by Rogers, to recess the regular meeting and enter into an Executive Session to review pending litigation on the 46^th Circuit Court –vs- County lawsuit at 10:58 a.m. Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Beardslee – absent, Hanson – aye, Lange – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Rogers – aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.

Executive Session began at 10:58 a.m. and concluded at 12:21 p.m.

Executive Session Minutes

Motion by Hanson, second by Anderson, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of 8-20-08 as read. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

Extended Public Comment – None.

Announcements

County Clerk Moore reminded members of the Old US 27 Motor Tour at Scott McNamara’s Ford dealership this Friday (8-22-08) at 5:00 p.m. and encouraged attendance.

Adjournment

Motion by Hanson, second by Lange, to adjourn meeting at 12:22 p.m. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.

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Dave Stephenson, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

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Sandra Moore
County Clerk

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