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Buildings and Grounds Committee |
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Larry Bargy |
Jerroll Drenth, Chairman |
Michael Crawford |
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December 5, 2007 |
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Minutes |
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Members present: |
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Larry Bargy, Mike Crawford and Jerroll Drenth |
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None |
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Others present: |
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Pete Garwood and Jack White |
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1. Meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m.
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2. Public Comment |
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None |
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3. Jail Plumbing |
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Dave Vitale, Maintenance Director and Sheriff Terry Johnson informed the Committee about a plumbing problem in the jail. Old pipes under the slab in the old part of the jail had sprung a leak. The problem was declared an emergency and a contractor (Temperature Control) was called into devise a plan and re-route the piping. The cost quoted, at time and material, not to exceed $7800. |
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Sheriff Johnson informed the Committee there is a need for a mixing valve off the hot water tank and two of the sinks (in cells 1 and 2) still need hot water. The Committee requested staff to take care of this problem as soon a possible. |
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4. Maintenance Department Update |
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Mr. Vitale informed the Committee that a light was installed on the outside of the County Building on the north side. |
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New lights have been installed in the evidence room. In addition, new lighting will be installed at the Emergency Operations Center. |
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Carpet and wall painting has been taking place in the District Court. |
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Some of the walls in the District Court needed to be repaired prior to painting. |
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Lots of snow shoveling has been taking place. |
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Mats have been placed in the high traffic areas in each office. |
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5. Board of Commissioners Room: Table / Desks |
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The Committee met with Dave Holiday from Custom Office Systems to discuss and see a model of new tables/desks for the Commissioner Room. Mr. Holiday will prepare a quote for the tables/desks. |
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6. Barnes Park |
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Mr. Drenth read four separate quotes for the replacement of the water heater at the old bathhouse in Barnes Park. |
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Motion by Jerroll Drenth, s upported by Mike Crawford, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the quote from Niepoth Plumbing and Heating for a new water heater at the old Barnes Park Bathhouse ($4,100 to be paid out of the Barnes Park budget). Motion Carried – Unanimous. |
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7. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) |
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Mr. Drenth indicated that Carl Goeman had received a quote from Arndt Electric of $750 for a heavy duty electrical outlet on the outside of the EOC. Mr. Goeman had indicated he had some funds that could be utilized for the purpose. |
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Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Mike Crawford, to approve and pass on to the Finance Committee the request to hire Arndt Electric to install a heavy duty electrical outlet on the outside of the EOC at a cost of $750. |
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Motion Carried - Unanimous |
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8. Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association (MMRMA) Electric Choice Program |
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The Committee reviewed a communication from the MMRMA regarding a program they offer, which they claim can save 8-12% on the County’s electric bill. The Committee requested that Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner get more information on the program. |
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9. Parking Lot Agreement |
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Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the Village of Bellaire has new members on the Council, some of whom believe a 2 year time frame is too short. The Village Executive Clerk has indicated, the length of the appointment, will go back to one of their Committees for additional review. |
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10. Courthouse Security |
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The Committee discussed options with Jack Murchie (Architect) on speakerphone regarding methods for addressing the security concerns at the 1905 Courthouse. |
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11. Parking Lot Snow Removal |
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Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the bank is no longer plowing the parking lot directly east of the Grove Street Annex. He presented a quote from Bert’s Excavating for adding the parking lot, to the list of parking lots they plow for the County ($1,500). The Committee requested Mr. Garwood get a quote from the company that is plowing the adjacent drive-thru and parking area for the bank. |
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. |
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