ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS        Thursday, February 10, 2005

Jack White, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Robert McLeod, Eugene Dawson, Larry Bargy, Jack White, David Howelman,

              Michael Crawford, Laura Stanek, Bernard Blackmore, Joseph Allen.

              Absent: None

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The Chairman called for Public Comment. Ed Martel spoke on downtown Detroit, Man Hole Covers, technology and GIS system. Bob Wilson offered his comments regarding the County Building Department –the hardships and concerns of the County builders. He stated calls are not being returned and there is a lack of service.

Robert McLeod stated that the minutes of January 13, 2005 meeting should be corrected on page 3 regarding the letter of support for the Mancelona Sewer System. He did not second the motion and he did not vote yes- he voted no.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Dawson to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2005 meeting as corrected by the County Clerk. Motion carried all members voting yes.

The Public Hearing on the Antrim County Community Recreation Plan began at 9:16 a.m. Speaker on the subject matter was Stan Moore, MSU Extension Director. Mr. Moore explained corrections and changes that had been made.

The Public Hearing closed at 9:35 a.m.

A motion was made by Crawford and seconded by Allen to accept the Antrim County Community Recreation Plan as amended. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

Charles Koop presented information regarding the Banfield property.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Crawford to authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign any litigation regarding the Banfield property. Motion carried all members voting yes.

Peter Garwood presented a copy of a Memorandum to Mancelona Village Council from the Board of Commissioners in support of the Mancelona Sewer System.

A motion was made by Blackmore and seconded by Dawson to approve the Memorandum to Mancelona Village Counsel from the Board of Commissioners in support of the Mancelona Sewer System. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- McLeod; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by Howelman to approve the transfer of $3,100 from the Airport Grant Match Fund #195 to pay Grass River to purchase property to mitigate wetlands loss. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by Bargy to approve payments of $14,300 from DDA funds for Preliminary Drainage Investigation for improvements to Loomis Drive and Lake Street areas in Elk Rapids. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek seconded by McLeod to approve payment of $1,000 from Capital Outlay (Equalization) for the purchase of a digital camera ($200) and a printer ($800) as budgeted in the 2005 General Fund budget. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to approve payment of $1,275 for the purchase a paper shredder from Homestead Fund #255. This shredder is to be used by all county offices. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No-None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by Howelman to approve the 2005-2006 District Court Appointed Attorney Contract. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to approve payment of $250 from the Public Access Book Fund #237 for the cost of printing 15 books. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to re-submit the Wetzel Lake Grant in the amount of $50,200 with the County matching fund of $6,050 from Grant Match Fund #161. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No-None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by Howelman to resubmit the Antrim Creek Natural Area Grant for $54,725 with the County matching fund of $8,700 from Antrim Creek Fund #234. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No-None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to authorize adjustments for Animal Control- $3,000 Overtime, $500 Training and $1,700 Donation for the hiring of Heather Wilson as part-time employee working 10 hours per week @ $10 per hour. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- Note; Absent- None.

Motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Allen to authorize payment of $400 for moving expenses of the new Associate Planner, Elizabeth St. Pierre to be paid from Contingencies in the General Fund. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Allen; No-Stanek, Blackmore; Absent- None.

Motion was made by Stanek and seconded by Dawson to increase the mileage rate to .38 per mile, effective March 1, 2005. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

Motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to approve the claims and accounts totaling $63,186.38. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No-None; Absent- None.

Theresa Kent appeared before the Board and presented the 2004 Abstract Annual Report.

A motion was made by Blackmore and seconded by Bargy to approve the 2004 Abstract Annual Report. All members voting yes.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Crawford that the County pay the additional 40 cents discrepancy for the month of January only for employees enrolled with family coverage under the Blue Cross Blue Shield Wrap health insurance program. The 40 cents will then be assessed to the employees who subscribe to the family rate for the eleven remaining months. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Crawford to approve the Training Meal Expense policy for the Antrim County Sheriff Department. Motion carried all members voting yes.

The Chairman appointed Gary Strange to the Antrim Creek Natural Area (ACNA) Commission for a three (3) year term.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Howelman the appointment of Gary Strange to the Antrim Creek Natural Area (ACNA) Commission, term to expire January 1, 2008 be approved.

Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follow: Yes-McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No-None; Absent- None.

On recommendation from the Chief Circuit Court Judge, the Chairman appointed Janice Olach from the Democrat Party to the Antrim County Jury Board .

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Howelman the appointment of Janice Olach to the Antrim County Jury Board, term to expire January 1, 2011 be approved. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent-None.

The Chairman appointed Jim Barnard and Jerald Rives to the Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board for (2) two year terms.

A motion was made by Bargy and seconded by Stanek the appointments of Jim Barnard and Jerald Rives to the Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board, terms to expire December 31, 2006 be approved. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No — None; Absent- None.

Bob McLeod addressed the fact that Gale Murphy has resigned from the Antrim Creek Natural Area Commission. It was requested that Peter Garwood advertise for interested parties to serve on the committee.

Martel spoke on Wetlands, Airport & DEQ issues.

Mike Meriweather gave a presentation on the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine.

A motion was made by Crawford and seconded by Dawson to approve amending the lease agreement with the Antrim County Historical Society by adding another of the old Health Department exam rooms to the space leased to the Antrim County Historical Society. Motion carried all voting yes.

A motion was made by Howelman and seconded by Stanek to approve replacing the septic pump at Meadowview Apartments for a cost not to exceed $3,500. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Dawson to approve contracting with the Antrim Conservation District to coordinate the Household Hazardous Waste Days; cost to consumer to be decided at a later date. Motion carried all members voting yes.

Gene Dawson and Judy Martin informed the Board of efforts being made in attempting to coordinate transportation for MeadowBrook patients. Sheridan Rhoads ACT Director and Judy Martin are continuing to meet to work out a satisfactory arrangement.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to approve a one (1) year contract with Verizon for the leased-line connecting Antrim and Grand Traverse County for court purposes at a cost of $267 per month. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

A motion was made by Stanek and seconded by McLeod to use 911 funds for moving the leased-line circuit from the Courthouse to the 911 center at a cost of $400. Motion carried with a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

No action was taken regarding the No Smoking Policy. Larry Bargy will contact Gerald Chase of Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency to request he attend a meeting and address the Board before a decision is made

A motion was made by Blackmore and seconded by Allen to accept the 2004 Family Independence Agency Report. Motion was carried by all members voting yes.

Dee Miller, MSU Extension Educator- 4-H attended the meeting with the Citizen Academy Group and she extended an invitation for the Commissioners to have lunch prepared and hosted by the youth group.

A motion was made by Blackmore and seconded by Howelman to go into closed session at 11:25a.m. and to allow Charles Koop and Mark Randolph to attend the meeting to discuss the Banfield litigation. Motion carried all members voting yes.

The closed session opened at 11:40 a.m.

A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Allen to allow Mr. Koop to proceed with an appraisal and go into litigation regarding the Banfield property. Motion was carried with all members voting yes.

Peter Garwood introduced the new Associate Planner, Elizabeth St. Pierre.

A motion was made by Allen and supported by Dawson to accept the Plan for Implementation of Strong Code Enforcement in Antrim County. Motion was carried with a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes- McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No- None; Absent- None.

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. to the Call of the Chair.

                                                                                    Jack White, Chairman