Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	November 1, 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.        Elk Rapids Hydro Facility
Update
Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, informed the Committee that the Elk Rapids Hydro Facility Ad Hoc Committee met on October 26, 2006 and decided it would be most appropriate to request that Michiana Hydroelectric Company draft an agreement between his company and the County for our review.  They also discussed a number of items the County will ask to be included in the agreement.
Dam Trash Racks
Bob Peterson, Elk Rapids Village Manager, joined the meeting.
The Committee reviewed a communication from Mr. Peterson.  Mr. Peterson is requesting the Village be relieved of the responsibility of cleaning the trash racks at the Elk Rapids Dam and hydro facility given the County is pursuing the selling of the hydroelectric operation to a private company.  The requirement is currently included in the lease agreement between the County and Elk Rapids Village for the County owned property the Village leases next to the dam.
Motion by Gene Dawson,  supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend to the Elk Rapids Hydro Dam Ad Hoc Committee that they include in the agreement with Michiana Hydroelectric a stipulation that they will be responsible for cleaning the trash racks on the hydroelectric facility.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.        Moore’s Plumbing and Heating Issue
The Committee reviewed and discussed the information submitted by Moore's Plumbing and Heating, Inc. regarding their request for the County to reimburse their expenses.  Mr. Massey, Building Official, joined the meeting.  The Committee listened to Mr. Massey's explanation regarding the Building Department’s actions on this issue.
It was the consensus that no action be taken.
5.        Building Department Update
Mr. Massey distributed and reviewed his department report. The Committee agreed Mr. Massey should continue to get prices on leasing vehicles for the inspectors.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.