ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Thursday, April 10, 2003

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

Present:		Eugene Dawson, Larry Bargy, Jack White, David Howelman, Michael Crawford, Laura Stanek, Bernard Blackmore, Joseph Allen.

Absent:		Robert McLeod

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The Chairman called for Public Comment. Ed Martel spoke on the wetlands issue and indicated he thought the residents in unzoned communities should have a right to referendum.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by Blackmore that the minutes of March 13, 2003 be approved. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Robert Englebrecht, Director, gave the Equalization report

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It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman that the 2003 Equalization report be accepted. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

Howard Yamaguchi, Associate Planner, and Carl Ferguson from Land Information Access Association (LIAA) explained a proposed grant application, the funds from which would provide interactive mapping capabilities on the county website. Costs for the website would increase by $300 to $600 per year. Local cash match for the grant would be $5,000.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen that the county cooperate with Land Information Access Association (grant recipient) in application for a grant from Coastal Zone Management Program to provide interactive mapping capabilities on the county website; local cash match to be $5,000 and that $5,000 be added to expenditures in the 2003 Grant Match Fund budtet and $5,000 be added to Appropriations in the 2003 General Fund budget. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

Howard Yamaguchi gave an update on the Master Plan.

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, presented that department’s Annual Report.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that the Coordinator/Planner’s 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

George Perkins, Veterans Counselor, and Manager of MeadowView Apartments gave those departments’ Annual Reports.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Dawson that the MeadowView Apartments 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman that the Veterans Counselor 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

George Perkins gave a tribute to the members of the military now serving in Iraq.

It was moved by Blackmore seconded by Dawson that the Chairman and County Clerk be authorized to sign a 10 year lease agreement with the Village of Bellaire pending approval by the Prosecuting Attorney for the following described property which would provide 2 baseball fields and parking area for Little League teams.
	Commencing at the center of Section 30, T30N, R7W, Village of Bellaire, Kearney Township, Antrim County, Michigan said point also being the SW Corner of the Plat of Holiday Acres as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Antrim County, Michigan; thence N89 34'20"E250.12 feet along the south line of said Plat of Holiday Acres to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N89 34'20”E 790.00 feet along the south line of said Plat of Holiday Acres; thence S 00 25'40"E 300.00 feet; thence N89 34'20"W 790.00 feet; thence N 00 25'40"W 330.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, being a part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 30, T30N, R7W, containing 5.985 acres of land.
Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore; Allen; No None; Absent McLeod.

It was moved by Blackmore seconded by Dawson that the Chairman and County Clerk be authorized to sign a 10 year Easement Agreement with the Village of Bellaire pending approval by the Prosecuting Attorney giving easement to the Village (walking path) for the following described property:
	A thirty feet (30') wide strip of land the North line of which is described as follows: BEGINNING at the center of Section 30, T30N, R7W, Village of Bellaire, Kearney Township, Antrim County, Michigan said point also being the SW corner of the recorded Plat of Holiday Acres as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Antrim County, Michigan; thence N89 34'20"E 1340.12 feet along the south line of said Plat of Holiday Acres to the center line of Highway M-88 and the POINT OF ENDING.
Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Blackmore seconded by Howelman that the Coordinator/Planner be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Village of Bellaire to resolve the following issues:
1. Annexation of the MeadowBrook property to the Village of Bellaire. 2. Leasing of the Antrim County property in Richardi Park to the Village. 3. Long-term lease extension for the Broad Street parking lot.
Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Arthur Lennox, County Surveyor, reported on the Remonumentation Program for the State of Michigan and presented maps showing the areas in Antrim County that have been re-surveyed.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman that the County Surveyor’s report be accepted. Motion carried all members presented voting yes.

Terry Johnson, Sheriff, presented the Sheriff Annual Report.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen that the Sheriff 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, gave the Drain Commissioner Annual Report.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Allen that the Drain Commissioner 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Robert Straw, Director, gave the Dial-a-Ride Annual Report.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by Allen that the Dial-a-Ride 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Crawford that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Antrim Kalkaska Community Mental Health to sign the Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Transfer of Functions and Responsibilities. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:20 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 1:20 p.m.

Sherry Comben, County Treasurer, presented the Treasurer’s Annual Report.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman that the County Treasurer 2002 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy that the claims and accounts totaling $57,659.52 be approved and paid. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy that up to $1,500 be expended by the Sheriff for OSSI training in North Carolina. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Blackmore that monitoring cameras for the Jail be purchased from MidState Security at a cost not to exceed $5,689 to be paid from Fund #267, Jail Inmate Proceeds Fund and the budget of Fund #267 be amended to reflect this expense. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Allen that $1,126 be paid from Special Projects in the General Fund for tuberculosis services to migrant farm workers. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that, for parks employees, a shift premium of $.25 per hour be paid for the hours between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. for the employees that work the 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. shift. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

RESOLUTION #14-03 by Michael Crawford, seconded by Laura Stanek

WHEREAS, the continued escalation of health care costs has significantly impacted the budget of Antrim County government; and

WHEREAS, there is no relief in the foreseeable future; and

WHEREAS, the impact of health care is not only a countywide issue, but it affects all sectors of government as well as the private sector; and

WHEREAS, this crisis is affecting working Americans at all levels, and severely affecting the economy; and

WHEREAS, the quality and availability of health care services throughout the country is threatened by the growing number of hospitals and physician practices facing insolvency and closure; and

WHEREAS, the per capita cost of health care for Americans is significantly higher than other industrialized countries, Americans have a higher rate of infant mortality as well as a shorter lifespan;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners calls for immediate action on the part of elected officials at the state and federal level to address this problem in a manner that will cut costs for health care for everyone, not just shift costs back and forth between Employer and Employee, and will provide affordable quality health care to the American Public;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to all counties in Michigan for the purpose of seeking statewide support for change in the current Health Care System to bring these escalating costs under control.

Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent - McLeod.

RESOLUTION #14-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that the Sheriff be authorized to hire a part time employee, employment not to exceed one year and the budget of the Sheriff Department be amended to reflect this increase. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded Dawson that the stipulation that the employee present a certification from the doctor that there is no generic substitutes available or a generic substitute would not be appropriate be removed from the county prescription reimbursement plan for Blue Cross Blue Shield #663 $10/40 prescription and Priority Health $10/20 prescription. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that Antrim County Blue Cross Blue Shield, Suffix 001 health plan be discontinued. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that the non-union position of Supervisor/Administrative Assistant be created in the County Clerk’s office for the 2004 budget. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - None.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson that an ad in the 4-H Plat Book be purchased for $895.00 to be paid from the Advertising line item. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that Laurie Macks be employed as custodian and in the event she doesn’t take the job, Richard Thompson be considered second and Gary Churchill third. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Howelman, seconded by Crawford that the original agreement between MeadowBrook Medical Care Facility and Antrim County for shared services between MeadowView Apartments and MeadowBrook Medical Care Facility (with a cost split for heating of 82.92% for MeadowBrook and 17.08% for MeadowView) be approved and the Chairman be authorized to sign. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Blackmore that the chairman be authorized to sign the contract with Grass River Natural Area pending approval by the Prosecuting Attorney. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman that Antrim County place an ad in the 2003 Fen’s Rim county visitor’s map at a cost of $265 to be paid from the Advertising line item and that $160.00 be transferred from Special Projects to Advertising in the 2003 General Fund budget. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Blackmore that A-Preferred install and service two handicap porta-potties at Antrim Creek Natural Area at $100 per unit per month and one handicap porta potty at Noteware’s Landing at $100 per unit per month. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

The Chairman appointed an ad hoc committee to consider placement, construction, etc. of the Interpretive Center at Grass River Natural Area of Charles Koop, Laura Stanek, Jack White, Mike Crawford, Bob McLeod, and Peter Garwood or Howard Yamaguchi.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Stanek that the above named appointments to the Grass River Natural Area Interpretive Center ad hoc committee be approved. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Blackmore that the amendment to the Bomb Threat Plan and the Fire Alarm Policy be approved. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Dawson that CPR and First Aid training be offered for at least two employees from each county department at a cost not to exceed $600 to be paid from Special Projects. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Howelman that a grant application for a 2003 Supplemental Personal Protection Equipment Grant from Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) in the amount of $36,000 be approved. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Blackmore, Allen; No - Stanek; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Blackmore that the Chairman of Health and Public Safety Committee and the Chairman of the Board review the submitted consultant proposals to update the EAG proposals and hire the consultant. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Blackmore, Allen; No - Stanek; Absent - McLeod.

The Chairman appointed Arlen Turner, Building Official, Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, and David Vitale, Maintenance Supervisor as the Safety Committee.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Stanek that the appointment of Arlen Turner, Peter Garwood, and David Vitale as Safety Committee be approved. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson that estimates be obtained for partial remodeling of the 1st and 2nd floors of the County Building and changes to the Mental Health space in the County Building. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Blackmore, Allen; No - Stanek; Absent - McLeod.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen that the contract with Land Information Access Association be amended and an additional $2,500 be committed for more land use updates. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - McLeod.

The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. to the Call of the Chair.