Buildings and Grounds Committee
	Larry Bargy		Jerroll Drenth, Chairman	Michael Crawford
	March 5, 2008
	Minutes
	Members present:	Larry Bargy, Mike Crawford and Jeroll Drenth
	Members absent:	None
	Others present:	Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.  Meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.  Public Comment
None
3.  Maintenance Department Update
Dave Vitale, Maintenance Director joined the meeting and gave a departmental    update. Jerroll Drenth inquired about the radio tower building on Orchard Hill Road and the rodent problem. Mr. Vitale indicated that they have had problems with rodents at the facility on a regular basis.  He also indicated that he thinks they now have it under control. First Aid Kits: Mr. Vitale informed the committee he has discussed getting first aid boxes for each of the buildings.  With the Cintas program, we would pay $100 for the initial box with all the supplies in it.  After the initial purchase, they would keep them stocked, and would make sure that the supplies that have an expiration date are replaced when required.  The County would only get charged for the cost of the supplies.  Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner indicated that Antrim County Transportation (ACT) already has such an arrangement, but that there was interest expressed by John Strehl, airport manager. Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Larry Bargy, to direct Mr. Vitale to contact the various department heads in the different county facilities and make sure a first aid box is ordered where needed. Motion Carried – Unanimous.
4.  Combination Locks for Employee Entrances
Mr. Vitale explained that various department heads have inquired about a combination or card system for the employee entrances at the back of the County Building. Dan Doornbos, from Allen Supply presented a demonstration of how a combination lock works. Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Mike Crawford, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase and installation of three combination lock sets for the three employee entrances at the back of the County Building at a cost of $2,379.45. Motion Carried – Unanimous.
5.  Wireless Network Lease
Charlie Koop, legal counsel had not provided anything on this issue for consideration.  No action taken. Mr. Garwood will contact Mr. Koop and ask if the agreement will be ready for the Board of Commissioners meeting.
6.  Lakeshore Energy Natural Gas Proposal
The Committee reviewed the communications between Mr. Garwood and the DTE representative and reconsidered the Lakeshore Energy proposal.  The Committee thought it was better to stay with DTE for now.  No action was taken.
7.  Old Telephone System
Mr. Garwood explained that his staff has contacted the company that serviced our old phone system, CMH and other parties that were thought to have an interest in our old phone system with no success.  The recommendation is to throw it away unless the Committee had some ideas regarding who else might have an interest in the old phone system.  The Committee gave the following suggestions: M Tech in Traverse City Women’s Resource Center (may be able to be used for a client starting a business). Put ad in Record Eagle
8.  Torch Lake Township Property
The Committee reviewed a communication from a realtor for Torch Lake Township, inquiring if the County has any interest in the old township hall and fire department property.  Jerroll Drenth will check with the realtor on the details of the property and buildings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.