Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	February 7, 2007
	Members present:		Larry Bargy, Joe Allen and Gene Dawson
	Members absent:		None
	Others present:		Pete Garwood, Laura Stanek (observed the meeting but did not participate),  and Mike Crawford (observed the meeting but did not participate)
	1.        Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.
	2.        Public Comment
		None.
3.        Soil Erosion Control
Heidi Lang joined the meeting and presented the quarterly report for the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program.  Ms. Lang also informed the Committee of a workshop the Antrim Conservation District will hold for contractors on Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
4.        Hydro Dam Facility Correspondence
Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, joined the meeting.  The Committee was made aware of two additional companies that have expressed interest in the County owned hydro electric facility. The two companies expressing interest are North American Hydro and Renewable Energy Systems – Americas.  The Committee also read an email sent by Bill Stockhausen of Michiana Hydroelectric, Inc. on his progress regarding an agreement between the County and his company.
The Committee agreed to direct the Elk Rapids Hydro Dam Ad Hoc Committee to listen to the proposal by the North American Hydro and return to the Committee with a recommendation.
Mr. Stone informed the Committee about some minor concrete work that must take place on the Bellaire Dam this summer.
Mr. Stone indicated that an emergency plan for the Bellaire Dam must be drafted this year.
Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the LEPC work with the Drain Commissioner to develop an emergency plan for the Bellaire Dam.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.        Paper Fiber Recycling Contract
Bill Gadwau, Central Lake Township Trustee, and Marv Rubingh joined the meeting. The County has a contract with Mr. Rubingh and Central Lake Township for the recycling of paper.  The program is open to the entire County. The drop off point is in Central Lake.  The contract (two year) is up for renewal.  Mr. Rubingh requested an increase from $410 a month to $500 a month.
Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners renew the contract with Marv Rubingh and Central Lake Township for the paper fiber recycling program for a two year (March 1, 2007 to March 1, 2009) contract at $500 a month.  The change in the contract will require an increase to the Resource Recovery budget cost center by $1,000.  Motion carried – unanimous.
6.        Building Department
Bob Massey, Building Official, joined the meeting and presented his monthly report. The Committee reviewed the past year's budget (income v. expenses) for the department.
Mike Crawford left the meeting.
The Committee reviewed the projected budget compared to the projected revenues for 2007.
Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners increase the permit fees for all trades in the Building Department by 5%.  Motion carried – unanimous.
The Committee considered leasing vehicles for the inspectors.  No action taken.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.