Administration and County Services Committee
Michael Crawford		Robert McLeod, Chairman	Laura Stanek
February 3, 2005
Minutes
Members Present:	Mike Crawford, Bob McLeod, and Laura Stanek
Members Absent:	None
Others Present:	Pete Garwood and Sherry Comben
1.       Meeting called to order at 12:34 p.m.
2.       Public Comment
None.
3.       Associate Planner Moving Expenses
The Committee considered paying moving expenses for Elizabeth St. Pierre who was recently hired as the Associate Planner.
Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve $400 moving expenses for the new Associate Planner, Elizabeth St. Pierre.  Yes – Crawford, McLeod    No - Stanek
4.       Mileage Reimbursement
The Committee discussed raising the reimbursement rate per mile from the current 34 cents per mile.  The Committee reviewed a survey of the surrounding counties.
Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend to the Board of Commissioners the mileage reimbursement rate be increased to 38 cents a mile beginning March 1, 2005 (see attachment).  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.       Resolutions
² Huron County resolution regarding State employee pay raises.
No action taken.
² Arenac County resolution regarding Part 91 of Public Act 451 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
No action taken.
² Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph resolution urging state and federal government to establish a state-federal influenza vaccine supply.
No action taken.
6.       Health Insurance Issue
Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, explained that in the rush to make cost saving changes to the health insurance, the premium amount we gave to the employees for a family rate was 40 cents less per month than the actual cost.  Chairman Jack White had authorized the County to pay the 40 cents per employee for the first month, while this Committee could have a chance to make a recommendation to the full board regarding the remaining months of 2005.
Motion by Mike Crawford to recommend the Board of Commissioners cover the additional 40 cents per month for employees that have a family policy in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Wrap program.  Motion failed for lack of support.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners pay for the 40 cents discrepancy for the month of January only and the 40 cents be assessed to the employees who subscribe to the family rate for the eleven remaining months.  Motion carried – unanimous.
7.       Health Insurance Agencies – Presentations
The Committee heard presentations from three (3) companies that provide agent representation services for health insurance.
² Dewey Insurance Agency – Patrick Dewey presented the services provided by their agency.
² Public Employee Benefits Solutions (PEBS) – Fred Todd and Cathy Snyder presented the services provided by their agency.
² Great Northern Benefits – Terry Roote, Dolly Martinson and Megan Hopp presented the services provided by their agency.
8.       Sheriff Department Per Diem
Dan Bean, Undersheriff, joined the meeting to discuss the proposed per diem policy for when the employee goes to training.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Mike Crawford, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the Training Meal Expense policy for the Sheriff Department (attached).  Motion carried – unanimous.
9.       Computer Network System and Internet Use Policy
Charles Koop, legal counsel, presented a new draft of an Antrim County Computer, Network System and Internet Use Policy.  The Committee suggested some minor changes and directed Mr. Koop to provide a copy for the Commissioner’s packet for the Board of Commissioner’s meeting.
The Committee directed Mr. Garwood to put “information technology” on next month agenda.
10.     Various Matters as Appropriate
² ACNA Appointment
Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the appointment of Gary Strange, to the ACNA Commission did not appear in the Board of Commissioners minutes.  The Committee recommended the appointment in December.
The Committee requests the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners make the appointment of Gary Strange to the ACNA Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.