Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes
September 20, 2006
Members present:		Larry Bargy, Joe Allen and Gene Dawson
Members absent:		None
Others present:		Pete Garwood, Jack White, John Ferrari, Bill Stockhausen, Carole Jean Stockhausen, Frank Walker, Jack Fahlen, Thomas Yocum and Al Wagner
This Public Works Committee meeting is a special meeting held in Elk Rapids specifically to address the future of the hydro power generating facility.
1.        Meeting called to order at 10:33 a.m.
2.        Public Comment
	None.
3.        Elk Rapids Hydro Facility
	Joe Allen, Chairman, informed those in attendance that the reason for the meeting was to consider leasing or selling the operation of the Elk Rapids hydro facility (the dam structure and building would remain in County ownership), and give the public a chance to give input. Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, gave a short history of the hydro facility and explained the proposal for the purchase/lease arrangement. The public was given a chance to ask questions about the facility. Mr. William Stockhausen from Michiana Hydroelectric Co. presented his proposal for leasing the Elk Rapids hydro facility. The public asked questions of Mr. Stockhausen regarding his proposal.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.