Buildings and Grounds Committee
	Larry Bargy			Michael Crawford, Chairman	Eugene Dawson
	CHANGED MEETING DATE
	February 27, 2007
	Minutes
	Members present:		Gene Dawson, Larry Bargy and Mike Crawford
	Members absent:		None
	Others present:		Pete Garwood
	1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
	2.        Public Comment
		None.
3.        Maintenance Department Update
Dave Vitale, Maintenance Supervisor, joined the meeting.  Mr. Vitale showed the Committee pictures of the roof on the County Building. The roof is developing small spiral shaped cracks. Springfield Construction repaired the leaks. Mr. Vitale will get a roof replacement estimate from Springfield Construction.
911 Center Humidifier
Mr. Vitale had representatives from Reliable Mechanical Systems evaluate the humidifier in the 911 Center.  The Reliable Mechanical Systems representative indicated that the system was never installed properly.  The representative indicated it would take a few thousand of dollars to re-install the humidifier properly.
Mr. Vitale and Mr. Garwood will contact Petrie Construction and find out who installed the humidifier and have them come and answer questions regarding the installation.
Carpet Cleaner
Mr. Vitale presented a quote for a new steam carpet cleaner for $2,886.47.  The Committee thought it was important to take good care of the new carpet with a good carpet cleaner.
Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Finance Committee find the money and the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of a carpet steam cleaner for a cost of $2,886.47 from KSS Enterprises. Unanimous.
4.        Artwork
Nancy Hunt and Amy Folker joined the meeting.  Ms. Hunt and Ms. Folker brought a number of paintings with them with the intention of donating them to the County for display in the hallways.  The paintings were of scenes from around the County.  The Committee expressed a great deal of gratitude for the donation and invited Ms. Hunt and Ms. Folker to the next Board of Commissioners meeting for a ceremonial presentation and acceptance of the paintings.
5.        Sheriff Department
Sheriff Terry Johnson joined the meeting.  Sheriff Johnson indicated that the County received a score of 100% for compliance on the jail inspection.
The County has entered into an agreement with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to keep two beds available for the tribe at an annual fee of $25,700.  The County and the Tribe also have an agreement for cross deputization between County deputies and the tribal police officers.
Sheriff Johnson said that he felt it may not be a good time to pursue a new jail in the current economic climate.
6.        Animal Shelter
The walls have been painted.  They have also purchased new computers for the Animal Control Officers.  The heat diffuser in the cat room is still coming out too hard and too hot.
7.        Parking Lot Agreement
The Committee reviewed the soon to be expired parking lot agreement between the County and the Village of Bellaire.  Mr. Garwood will set up a meeting for him and Jerroll Drenth to meet with Village representatives.
8.        County Building
First Floor Remodeling Update
Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the remodeling on the first floor of the County Building is complete.
Re-Carpeting
Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the re-carpeting of the Abstract, Register of Deeds Office and Department of Human Services has been completed and look very nice.  The Committee decided that the following departments would be included in phase 2 of the re-carpeting effort:  Treasurer, Clerk, Coordinator/Planner, Building Department, MSU Extension, and Veterans Affairs Office.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 am.