Administration and County Services Committee
Michael Crawford		Robert McLeod, Chairman	Laura Stanek
June 2, 2005
Minutes
Members Present:	Bob McLeod and Laura Stanek
Members Absent:	Mike Crawford
Others Present:	Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.       Meeting called to order at 12:30 p.m.
2.       Public Comment
None.
3.       Worker’s Compensation Report
Mike Crawford is a recent member of the Michigan Association of Counties Worker’s Compensation Board.  At a recent meeting he found out that Antrim County has one of the highest claims rates in the State.  It was recommended to Mr. Crawford that the County consider appointing a Safety Coordinator in both the Sheriff Department and Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, as they have the highest incidents of claims in the County.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners request the appointment of a Safety Coordinator in both the Sheriff Department and Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.       Wage Scale for Assistant Prosecutor
Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, informed the Committee that there appeared to be a mistake in the wage scale of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney between the 1st and the 2nd year step increases for the salary.  Instead of a 2.8 % increase from one year to the next it was a .28% increase.  It was acknowledged that an adjustment of the scale for the second year would also have an affect on the third year salary step.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners adjust the wage scale (attached) for the second and third year to $45,836 and $47,291 respectively (2005 rate).  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.       Resolutions
· St. Joseph County Resolution
The Committee considered a resolution that would protest the way the Headlee Amendment is currently being applied to the Taxable Value on a property at the time of sale.  No Action at this time.
· Saginaw County Resolutions
Action Delayed until the next meeting.
6.       Planning Commission Appointment
Due to an amendment to the County Planning statute, a school board member or school administrator must be appointed to the Planning Commission.  The Coordinator/Planner Office sent notification to all school districts in the County and received interest notification forms from two school administrators.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners appoint Terry Morris from Elk Rapids Public Schools (Interest Notification Form attached) to the Antrim County Planning Commission, for a term beginning July 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2008.  Motion carried – unanimous.
7.       District Court Leased-Line
Don Sheehan and Carol Stocking, from Grand Traverse County, joined the meeting. Jane Redfern and Steve Groll, Bellaire Computer Center, also joined the meeting.
The issue was whether or not it is advisable to switch from the current 56k connection, for the District Court in Antrim County to the District Court in Grand Traverse County, to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.
The connection allows District Court to get LIEN through Grand Traverse County Central Dispatch.  The connection also allows connection between Antrim County and Grand Traverse County for other District Court and Family/Probate Court business.
The concern is that going to a VPN from a leased-line might decrease reliability.
Motion by Bob McLeod, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend we keep the leased-line for a 3 month period, while using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for most of the work stations in the offices.  If there appears to be too many interruptions on the VPN, the County will consider returning the entire office to the leased-line.  Motion carried – unanimous.
8.       Information Technology (IT) Consultant
Ms. Redfern and Mr. Groll presented a proposal (attached) to become the County’s Information Technology Services Provider on a contractual basis.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve using the Bellaire Computer Center as the Information Technology service provider.  Motion carried – unanimous.
9.       Coordinator/Planner Office Position Vacancy
· Associate Planner
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bob McLeod, to authorize the advertising and interview process for the Associate Planner position.  Motion carried – unanimous.
10.     Annual Report Guidelines
The Committee considered whether there should be a policy for what is required in the annual report.  After much discussion no changes were recommended.
11.     Various Matters
None.
Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.