Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	September 6, 2006
	Members present:		Larry Bargy, Joe Allen and Gene Dawson
	Members absent:		None
	Others present:		Pete Garwood and Jack White
	1.        Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m.
	2.        Public Comment
		None.
3.        Soil Erosion Control Program
Heidi Lang, Soil Erosion Control Officer, Christy Roman, Director for the Antrim Conservation District, and Alan Martel, Antrim County Planning Commission member, joined the meeting.
Ms. Lang reported on her recent activities in enforcement of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Statute.
Ms. Lang indicated that they would like to initiate a new complaint policy, which would require the complainant put their complaint in writing on a form.  Ms. Lang distributed a draft copy of the form to the Committee.
Motion Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners adopt the complaint form drafted up by the Antrim Conservation District for the Soil Erosion Control program.  Motion carried – unanimous.
Mr. Martel updated the Committee on the progress of the review of the proposed Stormwater, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Mr. Martel indicated he was hoping to have a final recommendation for the Planning Commission by November and the Board of Commissioners by the end of the year.
4.        Building Department Report
Bob Massey, Building Official, reviewed his written report with the Committee.  Mr. Massey also updated the Committee on a recent issue regarding how to classify a boat storage facility.
Mr. Massey presented projections for the cost of leasing vehicles for the inspectors in the Building Department.  Mr. Garwood and Mr. Massey will look into any additional costs that might be incurred for insuring the vehicles.
Mr. Garwood reminded the Committee of a special Public Works Committee meeting on September 20^th in Elk Rapids.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.