Administration and County Services Committee
Michael Crawford		Robert McLeod, Chairman	Laura Stanek
August 7, 2006
Minutes
Members Present:	Laura Stanek and Bob McLeod
Members Absent:	Mike Crawford
Others Present:	Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.       Meeting called to order at 12:30 p.m.
2.       Public Comment          None.
3.       Antrim County Transportation (ACT) Bus Driver Interviews
The Committee along with Sheridan Rhoads, ACT Director, and Pete Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, interviewed five (5) candidates:
² Laura Evans
² Robert Koop
² Randy Homan
² Kelly Holzenagle
² James Nowak
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners offer the ACT Bus Driver position to Robert Koop.  If he is unable or unwilling to accept the position, Laura Evans will be offered the position.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.       Insurance Representative
Patrick Dewey, from Dewey Insurance Agency, joined the meeting.  Mr. Dewey reviewed the new rates from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) for health insurance.  The Committee and Mr. Dewey discussed ways to reduce the increase.
5.       Sheriff Department Grievance
The Committee listened to the new information on the Sheriff Department grievance provided by Sheriff Terry Johnson and Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner.  The Committee indicated the need for more information.
The Committee requested that Mr. Garwood send a letter to Pat Spidell, Business Representative, explaining the need for more information and requesting that he agree to allow the Committee to defer action on the issue until the next regular meeting.
5.       Coordinator/Planner Personnel Issue
The Committee revisited the Coordinator/Planner’s request for a stipend for Valerie Craft for the work she has taken on as the web site manager and the information technology service she has provided.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod to rescind the motion of August 3, 2006 which would have recommended a $2,000 stipend for the added web site management and information technology duties Valerie Craft has taken on and change it to an annual amount of $1,000.  Motion carried – unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.