Administration and County Services Committee
Michael Crawford			Robert McLeod, Chairman	Laura Stanek
May 24, 2004
Minutes
Members Present:		Bob McLeod and Laura Stanek
Members Absent:		Mike Crawford
Others Present:		Pete Garwood, Jack White, and Bob Englebrecht
1.       Meeting called to order at 1:30 p.m.
2.       Various Matters
§ Building Department Issue
	Mr. McLeod read a letter from Arlen Turner and his attorney.  In the letter Mr. Turner agreed to go on an unpaid administrative leave.
	Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to accept Mr. Arlen Turner’s offer to go on an administrative leave, beginning at the end of the day, May 31, 2004 (the conditions of which are included in a letter from Joe Fisher and Arlen Turner, dated May 21, 2004).  Motion carried – unanimous.
3.       Equalization Appraiser Interviews
	Mr. Garwood informed the committee that after discussion with legal counsel, a qualified applicant was not chosen for an interview as they were related to a township assessor.  Mr. Garwood explained that if there were any questions regarding the work of a township assessor, the county appraiser would be the one overseeing such concerns.
	Four candidates were chosen for an interview:
§ Michael Axon
§ Diana Miller
§ Charles Dodge
§ Casey Guthrie
	Diana Miller cancelled and Michael Axon did not show up for the scheduled time (no prior notice).
	Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to hire Casey Guthrie for the appraiser position, contingent on him attaining his level II certification.  Motion carried – unanimous.