Administration and County Services Committee
Jerroll Drenth		Michael Crawford, Chairman	Laura Stanek
December 11, 2007
Minutes
Members Present:	Laura Stanek, Jerroll Drenth and Mike Crawford
Members Absent:	None
Others Present:	Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.       Electrical Inspector Interviews
The committee interviewed four individuals for the position of Electrical Inspector.  They were as follows: Jeff Byrne, Dave Scott, Robert Bussa and Oscar Jaquish.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners hire Dave Scott for the position of Electrical Inspector and if he is unable or unwilling to take the position, then the position should be offered (in the following order) to Jeff Byrne and next Robert Bussa. Motion Carried - Unanimous
3.       Unrepresented Employees Group-Compensation
Deborah Peters, Dan Bean and Julie Gorno joined the meeting as representatives of the Unrepresented Employees.  The group made a counter offer to the previous proposal by the Committee.  The Committee caucused and presented their last best offer.  After caucusing the three representatives indicated they would accept the offer.
4.       Prosecuting Attorney, Coordinator / Planner and Probate Court Unrepresented - Compensation
Motion by Jerroll Drenth, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners apply the same compensation increases agreed to with the Unrepresented to the Prosecuting Attorney, the Coordinator / Planner and the Probate Court Unrepresented Employees.  Motion Carried – Unanimous.
5.       EOC House Numbering Grant
Mr. Garwood explained the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) intends to request grant funding from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians for a fund that would help pay for a green and white address sign and a post for low-income residents.  An employee from Antrim County Transportation (ACT) has agreed to complete the grant application but would like to be compensated for it (approximately 10 hours, not to exceed $175.00).  The Committee decided to recommend no action be taken.
6.       Michigan Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) - Adjustment
The Committee reviewed the projection (provided by MERS) of what it would cost to increase the current retiree’s pension benefit by 5%.   The increase would apply to those ex-employees who retired after 1991.  The Committee decided to wait until next year to reconsider the issue.
7.       Effect of Termination on Benefits - Policy
The Committee reviewed a draft policy titled, “Effects of Termination on Vacation and Health Benefits”.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend approval of the attached policy titled, “Effects of Termination on Vacation and Health Benefits”.  Motion Carried - Unanimous.
8.       Network Expenses
The Committee reviewed a communication from Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner regarding allocating dollars for network support for the 1^st year of operation.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approves allocating dollars in the 2008 budget to the following items:
$36,000                Network Engineer Assistance (Hired Gun – Common Sense Computing)
$12,000                Network Administrator (Trimble Consulting)
$ 7,925                  Part-time Temporary Secretary
Motion Carried - Unanimous
9.       Airport Manager - Salary
John Strehl, Airport Manager joined the meeting.  Mr. Strehl indicated that when he received an increase on his salary last year, he was told it could not all be done in one year.  Thus, he was asking for another adjustment this year (in addition to the regular percentage increase).  The Committee directed Mr. Strehl to bring in supporting data for his request, and to work with  Mr. Garwood on the process for getting the data.
10.     Bellaire Computer Center (BCC) Contract
Sherry Comben, Treasurer joined meeting.  Ms. Comben answered questions regarding the services her office receives from the BCC.  The Committee further discussed the revised draft contract between Antrim County and the BCC.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the draft contract between Antrim County and BCC for IT support services. Motion Carried - Unanimous
11.     Supervisor Training
Mr. Garwood requested dollars be budgeted for Supervisor Training for all department heads (appointed and elected) for 2008.  The Committee requested that Mr. Garwood conduct a survey to gauge interest (especially by department heads that are elected officials) in the proposed Supervisor Training.
12.     Long Distance Contract - Quest
Mr. Garwood presented a three year agreement from Quest (our current long distance carrier).  The agreement features an in state long distance rate of 1.8¢ per minute, and an out of state rate of 3.2¢ per minute, additionally the per line charge has been almost cut in half to $2.45 per month/line.
Motion by Jerrroll Drenth, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve an agreement with Quest to be the long distance provider for Antrim County for a three (3) year period. Motion Carried - Unanimous
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.