Administration and County Services Committee

 

Michael Crawford
Robert McLeod, Chairman
David Howelman
 

August 7, 2003

Minutes

 

 

Members Present:

Bob McLeod and David Howelman

Members Absent:

Mike Crawford

Others Present:

Pete Garwood

 

 

1.       Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m.

2.       Register of Deeds

 

Patty Niepoth, Register of Deeds informed the Committee that she had been voted in by her peers as the district chair for the region.

 

Ms. Niepoth also distributed a survey she conducted of what other Counties are doing in regards to scanning and other Register of Deeds operations.

3.       Attorney General Letter to Representative Ken Bradstreet (see attachments)

 

Alan and Ed Martel came in to discuss the Attorney General letter regarding whether or not a Wetland Ordinance can be approved without going through the zoning act.

 

The Martel’s also brought up their concerns over the recently adopted ordinance, which mandated the discontinuance of using County property for a target shooting range.  Ed Martel indicated he thought the process was not well documented in the agendas and minutes.  Mr. Garwood pointed out that Mr. Martel was using copies of minutes from the wrong months to prove his point.

 

Ed Martel also expressed a discontent with the Antrim Conservation District getting involved in wetland issues.

4.       Representatives of the Unrepresented

 

Dan Bean, Undersheriff and Karen Day, Administrative Assistant from the Prosecuting Attorney Office came in to discuss the parameters of bargaining for salaries and benefits for the year 2004.

5.       Marquette County Resolution

 

The Committee reviewed a resolution sent by Marquette County regarding counties being allowed to participate in the State prescription drug program.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a similar resolution to the Marquette County resolution requesting that Counties be allowed to participate in the State prescription drug program.  Motion carried – unanimous.

6.       Cash Instead of Annuity in Lieu of Health Insurance

 

The Committee discussed whether or not to offer the employees a choice of an annuity in lieu of health insurance or cash in lieu of health benefits.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approve giving the employees a choice between an annuity in lieu of health insurance or cash in lieu of health insurance, pending agreement by the unions.  Additionally, each employee taking advantage of this option must prove they have health insurance through a separate source.  Motion carried – unanimous.

7.       Alpena County Communication – Boeing Corporation

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve sending a letter to Leonard T. Zolnierek, Chair of the Alpena County Board of Commissioners supporting their efforts to attract the Boeing Corporation to Northeastern Michigan (see attachments).  Motion carried - unanimous.

8.       Health Insurance Options

 

Terry Roote, Insurance Agent joined the meeting for this issue. Mr. Roote indicated he has asked Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) to provide Antrim County’s 2004 rates by the end of August.  BCBS has indicated they would comply with the request.

 

Mr. Roote presented a proposal from Delta Dental for providing the County’s dental insurance coverage.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the Delta Dental proposal for dental coverage for all employee units (two year proposal 2004 and 2005), which has identical coverage or better to what each of the employees units have now (proposal attached).  Motion carried – unanimous.

9.       September Meeting Date

 

Administration and County Services Committee meeting has been rescheduled from September 4 to September 3 at 1:00 p.m.

10.     MSU Extension – Personnel Issue

 

Laura Stanek, County Commissioner joined the meeting.  Ms. Stanek requested that the Committee reconsider the request by Ms. Irene Gettel for reimbursement of her personal days.

 

It was the consensus of the Committee not to act on the request due to the implications such action could have regarding the setting of precedence.  The Committee also acknowledged the employee continues to have the avenue of utilizing the union contractual procedure.

11.     Genesee County Communication – Solid Waste (see attachments)

 

The Committee reviewed a communication from Genesee County regarding the import of solid waste into Michigan.  The Committee directed Mr. Garwood to include a copy of the communication in the Commissioner packets for information purposes.

12.     Supervisor Training

 

Mr. Garwood presented a document that emphasized the importance of supervisor training.

13.     Revenue Sharing Resolution

 

The Committee reviewed a proposed resolution (drafted by the County Clerk) opposing any additional cuts in State Revenue Sharing for the Counties.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the draft resolution opposing additional cuts in State Revenue Sharing (see attachment).  Motion carried – unanimous.

Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.