Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	October 4, 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 10:00 a.m.
	2.        Public Comment
		None.
3.        Moore Plumbing and Heating Invoice
		Joe Allen, Chairman, outlined the circumstances regarding the request from Moore Plumbing and Heating for the County to pay them for their cost in a lawsuit settlement.
		Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners take no action regarding the invoice from Moore Plumbing and Heating.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.        Elk Rapids Hydro Facility
		The Committee discussed the next step regarding the proposal from Michiana Hydroelectric Co. to purchase the Elk Rapids Hydro facility.
		Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize negotiations with Michiana Hydroelectric Co. for the purchase of the Elk Rapids Hydro facility and that the Board Chairman appoint a Committee made up of Mark Stone, Peter Garwood, Leonard Klein, Joe Allen, and Charlie Koop.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.        Building Department
Complaint
		Bob Massey, Building Official, joined the meeting.
		Dr. John Edelman outlined the nature of his complaint about an employee in the building department. The Committee discussed the situation with Mr. Massey and instructed him to handle the situation appropriately.
6.        Building Department Update
		Mr. Massey distributed a written monthly report.  Mr. Massey distributed an estimate on the cost of leasing vehicles for the building department from Ford.  He will also get quotes from GM and Chrysler.
		Mr. Massey presented a proposal for the County to consider.  The proposal involved adding the Building Department to the 800 MHz communication system that is being purchased for the Sheriff Department.  The Committee forwarded the request to the Technology Committee.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.