Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	May 3, 2006
	Members present:		Larry Bargy, Joe Allen and Gene Dawson
	Members absent:		None
	Others present:		Pete Garwood, Jack White, Mark Stone and Joe Meyers.
	1.        Meeting called to order at 11:03 a.m.
	2.        Public Comment
		None.
	3.        Elk Rapids Hydro Dam
Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, distributed a memorandum regarding early decommissioning of the hydro facility and/or paying off the debt.
Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, informed the Committee that he was contacted by an individual interested in purchasing the hydro facility. He has not received a written proposal as of yet.
Mr. Stone also informed the Committee of a meeting he attended at the Village of Elk Rapids, between the Village and Jon Bech, regarding Mr. Bech's property across from the hydro dam.
The Committee decided to refer the issue of the financial benefits, of decommissioning early or paying the bond off early, as well as whether or not to replace the regulators, to the Finance Committee.
	Next Public Works Committee is to be at Elk Rapids for a site visit to the dam.
	4.        Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days
	Dates
	Joe Meyers, Associate Planner, informed the Committee that the Solid Waste and Recycling Council recommended we change our HHW days from one in the spring and one in the fall to two in the fall, specifically September 10 and October 9.
	Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to approve changing the HHW days from one in the spring and one in the fall to two in the fall, specifically September 10 and October 9, 2006.  Motion carried – unanimous.
	Tires
	The Solid Waste and Recycling Council recommend the County have a tire disposal at all HHW days and sites.
	Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Gene Dawson, to approve having tire disposal at all sites during the HHW days.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Motion by Gene Dawson,  supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a fee schedule for citizens dropping hazardous waste off at the HHW days as follows:

First fifty pounds free

Fifty cents a pound after the first fifty pounds.

Motion carried – unanimous.

5.        Soil Erosion Feasibility Study

Christy Roman, Executive Director, and Heidi Lang, Soil Erosion Control Officer, joined the meeting. The Committee looked at the Feasibility Study produced by Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, and the budget and spreadsheet submitted by Ms. Roman.

Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Gene Dawson, to recommend that the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program stay with the Antrim Conservation District.  Motion carried – unanimous.

6.        Building Department

Bob Massey, Building Official, joined the meeting.  Mr. Massey informed the Committee that although income is up, it appears the expenses are greater than the revenues.  Mr. Massey provided the Committee with the monthly report.

Mr. Massey discussed personnel and compensation issues with the Committee.

Concerns were raised regarding the fact that the Building Department is currently not able to support their operation financially.  The Committee agreed to see what happens to the revenues in the next couple of months.

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m.