Administration and County Services Committee
Jerroll Drenth		Michael Crawford, Chairman	Laura Stanek
June 7, 2007
Minutes
Members Present:	Laura Stanek, Mike Crawford and Jerroll Drenth
Members Absent:	None
Others Present:	Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.       Meeting called to order at 12:35 p.m.
2.       Public Comment          None.
3.       Bellaire Computer Center
Jane Redfern and Steve Groll, from the Bellaire Computer Center, joined the meeting.  Ms. Redfern and Mr. Groll gave an overview of their background in computers and technology.  The Committee discussed the future county-wide network with Ms. Redfern and Mr. Groll.
Quarterly Report
Mr. Groll presented a quarterly report, as well as a log (January through May, 2007) of their activities providing information technology (IT) services to the County departments.
4.       Reclassification Request
Marilyn Prezkop, Clerk I in the Equalization Department, made a request for reclassification from her current classification as a Clerk I, to the Administrative Assistant classification.  Bob Englebrecht, Equalization Director spoke in support of Ms. Prezkop’s request.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the reclassification of Marilyn Prezkop from the Clerk I classification to the Administrative Assistant classification listed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the General Unit effective the first full pay period of July 2007.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.       Sheriff Department Personnel Issue
Sheriff Terry Johnson joined the meeting.  Sheriff Johnson requested the authority to create a recreation officer position. The Committee took no action at this time, but indicated they would address the request at budget time.
6.       Antrim County Transportation (ACT)
Sheridan Rhoades, ACT Director, joined the meeting.  Mr. Rhoades requested permission to fill two vacant full-time bus driver positions at ACT (one resigned one retired).
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve restoring the funding and filling two bus driver positions at ACT. Motion carried – unanimous.
7.       Resolutions
· Van Buren County - Convention and Facility Fund Raid
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution similar to the resolution approved by Van Buren County in opposition to the raid by the State on the Convention and Facility Fund (liquor tax).  Motion carried – unanimous.
· Opposition to Shifting Township Duties to the Counties
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the draft resolution opposing the shift of township duties (tax collection, assessing and elections) to the counties.  Motion carried – unanimous.
8.       Supervisor Training
Mr. Garwood explained that he has submitted a budget request to pay for supervisor training for the department heads (elected and appointed) in the County for the last four (4) years, with no luck.  He also explained that proper training could potentially keep the grievance and arbitration to a minimum, thus saving money on labor counsel.  The Committee expressed support for the idea.  Mr. Garwood will get an updated quote.
9.       Network Staffing
The Committee discussed the various approaches that could be taken to provide support to cover the needs driven by the newly planned network and equipment the County is currently bidding out.
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.