ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Thursday, May 13, 2004

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 requested Public Comment. Al McShane, Building Department employee, requested support of the Board of Commissioners to retain the Construction Code Enforcement Department. Bonnie Nothoff announced she is a candidate for State Representative from the 105^th District. Paul Jarboe announced he is a candidate for 86^th District Court Judge. Ed Martel stated he is a candidate for Antrim County Drain Commissioner and spoke on the need for a new health code and other environmental issues. The following contractors urged the Board to do everything possible to retain the Construction Code Enforcement Department: Bob Wilson of Wilson Construction, Tim Moore of Moore Plumbi ng and Heating, and Frank Dean of New Country, Inc. Public Comment closed at 9:15 a.m.

Patty Niepoth, Register of Deeds, presented the 2003 Annual Report for that Department.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Dawson the Register of Deeds 2003 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Charles Koop, Prosecuting Attorney, spoke briefly on the progress on the lease with the Family Independence Agency.

Peter Garwood spoke on the Farmland Preservation Ordinance changes and the possible need for another Public Hearing. It was agreed to have a Public Hearing at the next regular meeting in June. He also informed of the possibilities of obtaining a knowledgeable person to temporarily head the Construction Code Enforcement Department while making every effort to retain the department in Antrim County.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Allen the Coordinator/Planner be authorized be continue the search for a temporary head of the Construction Code Department with the Chairman authorized to approve the hiring; the Coordinator/Planner also be authorized to obtain temporary clerical help for the Department with the Chairman authorized to approve the hiring. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

On recommendation from Circuit Court Judges Thomas Power and Philip Rodgers, the Chairman appointed Janice Olach to fill a vacancy on the Antrim County Jury Board.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman the appointment of Janice Olach to the Antrim County Jury Board, term to expire April 30, 2005 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.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy that claims and accounts totaling $77,446.56 be approved and paid. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod that following Commission on Aging Millage Proposal be presented to the electorate at the August 3, 2004 Primary Election:

Commission on Aging Millage Proposal

Being a renewal of 2000 millage, shall the limitation on the amount of

ad valorem taxes which may be levied by the County of Antrim , Michigan

against all taxable property within Antrim County be increased by four/tenths

(4/10) of 1 mill ($.40 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of

four years, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 inclusive, to provide operational

funding for the Antrim County Commission on Aging. If approve and levied in its entirety this millage would raise an estimated $446,695 for the County in

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.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy $3,975.00 be paid from the Animal Donations Fund to Cathy Musser for boarding of 17 dogs, money to be reimbursed from criminal restitution to be paid by the former owner and the expenditure budget of the Animal Donations Fund be increased by $3,975.00. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

Sheriff Terry Johnson explained that there would be no reimbursement from the State for the 2002 Marine program as the State had “lost” the reimbursement request.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Stanek the Prosecuting Attorney be authorized to submit litigation to obtain the Marine program reimbursement for 2002. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Howelman $1,875 be transferred from the Special Projects budget to the Emergency Services budget (both in the General Fund) for payment of expenses relating to installation of a new septic system at the Emergency Services Building. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod $2,400 be expended for wiring for the judicial network to be paid from the Computer budget (General Fund); funds to be reimbursed by the State and the expenditure and revenue budgets of the General Fund be increased by $2,400. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy $1,400 be expended for installation of the Judicial network to be paid from the Computer budget (General Fund); funds to be reimbursed by the State and the expenditure and revenue budgets of the General Fund be increased by $1,400. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Howelman, seconded by Allen the minutes of April 8, 2004 be approved as corrected. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen that the matter of submitting an appeal to the State concerning the removal of the Construction Code Enforcement Department from Antrim County and any reaction or activities resulting from a response to the appeal be referred to the Public Works Committee in conjunction with the Prosecuting Attorney. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Chris Grobbel from Ball Associates and an attorney from the Michigan Environmental Law Center spoke on the “takings” issue in Northern Michigan.

Carol Mitchell, Director, presented the Commission on Aging 2003 Annual Report.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Stanek the Commission on Aging 2003 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Stanley Moore, MSU Extension Agent, gave the MSU Extension 2003 Annual Report.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Dawson the MSU Extension 2003 Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

Janet Person reported there would be 3 fundraisers for Wetzel Lake as follows:

1. June 5 – Bass Festival – ice cream sale

2. June 12 – electronic waste recycling flea market in conjunction with the household hazardous waste collection day.

3. July 16-17 – county-wide garage sale.

Patty Lowery, Director, presented the 2003 Housing Department Annual Report.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman the 2003 Housing Department Annual Report be accepted. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

RESOLUTION #12-04 by Eugene Dawson, seconded by Robert McLeod

WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended (Act 51), it is necessary for the Antrim County Board of Commissioners, (hereby known as THE APPLICANT) established under Act 94-1933, to provide a local transportation program for the state fiscal year of 2005 and, therefore, apply for state financial assistance under provisions of Act 51; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for THE APPLICANT, to name an official representative for all public transportation matters, who is authorized to provide such information as deemed necessary by the State Transportation Commission or department for its administration for Act 51; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to certify that no changes in eligibility documentation have occurred during the past state fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the performance indicators for this agency have been reviewed and approved by THE APPLICANT; and (State Operating Assistance Program only)

WHEREAS, THE APPLICANT, has reviewed and approved the proposed balanced (surplus) budget, and funding sources of estimated federal funds $64,879, estimated state funds $250,213, estimated local funds $62,000, estimated farebox $167,208, estimated other funds $48,200, with total estimated expenses of $592,500.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that THE APPLICANT hereby makes its intentions known to provide public transportation services and to apply for state financial assistance with this annual plan, in accordance with Act 51; and

HEREBY, appoints Robert Straw or Sheridan Rhodes as the Transportation Coordinator, for all public transportation matters, who is authorized to provide such information as deemed necessary by the State Transportation Commission or department for its administration of Act 51 for 2005.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #12-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by McLeod the Antrim County Airport runway scope will remain at 5,000 feet length with a 300 feet runoff area. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford that during the period Ronald Wood serves as temporary head of the Construction Code Enforcement Department, his hourly wage be increased to $17.50 per hour. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the Summary Plan Description for MEBS be approved and the Chairman be authorized to sign. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #13-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

Opposition to the July Property Tax Collection Proposal for County Revenue Sharing Funds

WHEREAS, the Governor has submitted her 2005 budget proposal to the Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the budget, as proposed, would suspend statutory revenue sharing payments to county governments by substituting funds made available by requiring summer tax collection of county property taxes, and

WHEREAS, moving the county property tax collection to July 1, 2004, would create a hardship on many citizens by requiring property tax payments a mere six month after having paid their property taxes, and

WHEREAS, the tax revenue collected in July 2004 will not be available for county operations as it will be placed into a revenue sharing restricted reserve account to be drawn on over a period of years in lieu of revenue sharing, and

WHEREAS, property taxes will not be levied again until June 2005, leaving the counties without operating funds for six month (January 2005-July 2005) and leaving Antrim County at the end of the 11 month period of time with a shortfall in its budget, and

WHEREAS, the effect of this proposal is to shift and shuffle the burden of the State’s budget shortfall onto county government, placing a new tax on the counties by requiring counties to fund their own “revenue sharing”, and

WHEREAS, many counties will be forced to borrow operating funds during the time property tax revenues are unavailable adding debt service to already stressed general fund budgets.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners is adamantly opposed to the proposed three card monte with the revenue sharing funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to State Representative Ken Bradstreet, State Senator Jason Allen, Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), and the Board of Commissioners of Michigan’s other 82 counties.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #13-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #14-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Laura Stanek

WHEREAS, members of the Michigan House Tax Policy Committee passed House Bill 4234 which mandates that local units of government provide personal property tax exemptions to all businesses in their respective communities; and

WHEREAS, by amendment, the bill provides an exemption for the first $3,000 of personal property taxable value in 2005, increases it to $6,000 in 2006, increases it to $10,000 in 2007 and then the exemption would be set permanently at $10,000; and

WHEREAS, the average tax break to a business would be small, but the tax shift to Michigan’s communities would create a significant tax burden for their residents; and

WHEREAS, implementation of House Bill 4234 would result in an annual reduction of considerable funding to Antrim County when fully implemented.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners adamantly opposes changes in personal property taxes and House Bill 4234, and urges the Governor and State Legislature to expand options for generating revenues locally to provide for stable funding of county services at a level appropriate to the needs of the County.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #14-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #15-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Laura Stanek

WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners wishes to communicate to its Representatives and the Governor of the State of Michigan the concerns of eliminating revenue sharing; and

WHEREAS, Antrim County receives approximately $350,000 of revenue sharing revenue and its elimination would cause significant financial problems for Antrim County; and

WHEREAS, Antrim County understands through communications with other counties that an elimination in revenue sharing would dramatically affect them in a negative manner; and

WHEREAS, Antrim County has committed these dollars, since they have been a long-term revenue source to one of our most important functions, Sheriff Department Road Patrol;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners requests that Senator Allen and Representative Bradstreet oppose any changes or cuts in revenue sharing to counties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Michigan Association of Counties, all 82 other counties, State Senator Jason Allen, State Representative Kenneth Bradstreet, and Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #15-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #16-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Laura Stanek

WHEREAS, the state of Michigan, Department of Corrections (DOC) is proposing “reopening” the sentencing guidelines for individuals that are convicted of felonies in the State of Michigan based on the need for the State to reduce expenditures in the DOC because of the budgetary crisis at the State level; and

WHEREAS, once the sentencing guidelines are revised, they will identify more offenders as Lock-Outs (not eligible for prison) and fewer Straddle Cells (those that could either be sentenced to jail or prison); and

WHEREAS, the proposal is developed over a three-year time frame, with the State only guaranteeing the reimbursement for one year, and requiring each County to submit a grant application for reimbursement each year, which the State can approve or disapproved; and

WHEREAS, the proposal is based on assumptions – that the County has open bed space in which to divert felons and that we will be able to grow our organization to enhance community corrections by new and enhanced residential and non-residential inmate services even though the County itself is facing a budgetary crisis and jail overcrowding is a challenge faced on a daily basis.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes changing and/or reopening sentencing guidelines for prisoners.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None

RESOLUTION #16-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #17-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

WHEREAS, millions of dedicated men and women have been members of the armed services and have realized the possibility of having to serve their country in a foreign land or war zone; and

WHEREAS, many who served died for their country and many more lost limbs, mobility and, in many cases, their rationalization to return home and adjust without government assistance; and

WHEREAS, many gave up employment to defend the honor of this country and returned home to jobs that no longer existed and families torn apart as a result; and

WHEREAS, to impose on these service people a penalty by increasing their VA Hospital Drug Co-Pay from $7.00 to $15.00 is unthinkable and morally wrong; and

WHEREAS, to charge any veteran an annual fee of $250.00, whether priority (8) or not is totally disrespectful to all veterans who have served and have an honorable discharge as some medical problems surface many years after discharge; and

WHEREAS, since the Veterans Administration has in place a mechanism to collect all unpaid bills by intercepting pensions, Social Security, and any other monies Vets receive, we deem these new proposals would indicate to our service personnel an attitude and belief that their government is not working in their best interest; and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners suggests military budget reductions should affect other areas, such as weapons programs but not those that will harm any Veteran in today’s economy. By imposing monetary penalties at VA Hospitals the only place Veterans can go, who have little or no insurance at all; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Antrim County Board of Commissioners opposes both the co-pay increase and the $250.00 annual fee for any Veteran categorized in the two lower priority categories.

BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to United States Representative Bart Stupak, United States Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, the National Association of Counties, and all other 82 counties in Michigan.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #17-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #18-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Laura Stanek

WHEREAS, Public Transportation exists in some form in all 83 Michigan counties and in the majority of Michigan’s municipalities, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation is funded by a combination of sources including federal, state and local financing and the historic level of state support has been declining as a percentage of overall support for the past seven years, and

WHEREAS, the Granholm Administration has proposed a budget for 2005 that holds Public Transportation essentially harmless from further cuts, and

WHEREAS, the state’s Comprehensive Transportation Fund is recognized as a primary source of funding for Public Transportation and these funds are “restricted state funds” intended to be used solely for provision of public transportation services and state administrative support, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation is a key economic development tool in local communities, providing essential transportation to work sites, training centers and education facilities, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation is recognized and depended upon by countless residents as a vital source of transportation fore medical purposes, grocery shopping, employment and consumer activities, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation is an integral part of local and statewide economic activity through the wages and salaries of employees, contracting of services and equipment from local vendors, purchasing capital equipment including buses and vans from Michigan-based automotive manufacturers that promote the retention of manufacturing jobs in Michigan, and

WHEREAS, State funds in the Comprehensive Transportation Fund, in addition to funding Public Transportation, provide essential rail passenger and freight, intercity bus service, transportation planning and critical state match funds for significant federal grant funding, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation is recognized for its positive contributions to the economic development of Michigan and the local economy, quality of life for employers and employees, senior citizens, students, lower income citizens and the disabled, and

WHEREAS, Public Transportation contributes significantly to the overall economic vitality of Michigan’s counties and demand for public transit services surpass current resources,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Antrim County hereby calls upon the members of the state Legislature to fully fund existing positions in the Department of Transportation’s Multi-Modal Bureau and the state’s transportation services, and to expand state funding of these services insomuch as resources allow.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #18-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #19-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

WHEREAS, the State of Michigan executive budget recommendation on the payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) includes the recommendation that payments on property purchased by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shall move from the responsibility of the DNR and be paid from the state’s statutory revenue sharing pot and that payments are frozen at 2003 levels, and

WHEREAS, the DNR currently owns several acres in Antrim County, and

WHEREAS, the DNR has not yet paid its obligation under PILT for Fiscal Year 2004, although the Legislature appropriated funding for this purpose, and

WHEREAS, the Administration’s proposal for revenue sharing this year includes total elimination of county revenue sharing. Linking PILT to this source created an unstable base of funding for this program which is critical to maintain key county services, and

WHEREAS, freezing PILT payments potentially increases the tax burden of all other county residents and represents a real cut in funding for critical programs because of Headlee requirements, and

WHEREAS, the Administration’s proposal takes away any incentive for the DNR to utilize prudence in deciding which parcels of property to purchase, and

WHEREAS, these two programs have distinctly different purposes, revenue sharing is to be utilized statewide for counties to conduct state-mandated programs, and PILT is used to offset pressures of providing services in those specific areas where state land is prevalent, and

WHEREAS, another component of this budget proposal is to cap commercial forest payments at 1994 levels, a proposal which is particularly difficult for Upper Peninsula counties, and

WHEREAS, Antrim County officially opposes the Administration’s proposal for PILT funding and strongly urges the Legislature to maintain the current process of having the DNR make PILT payments, and

NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Antrim County supports funding the payments by utilizing any and all possible DNR sources of funding, including restricted funds and revenue from the sale of state lands.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Antrim County also supports efforts to streamline tax bills so the DNR gets just one bill from each county and supports giving local governments veto authority on future DNR land purchases, in their respective jurisdictions, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Jennifer Granholm, State Senator Jason Allen, State Representative Kenneth Bradstreet, and the Michigan Association of Counties.

Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #19-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the Administration Committee be authorized to hire a Field Appraiser for the Equalization Department after the completion of interviews. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

Carol Stocking reported on the 2003 revenues for the District Court.

It was moved by Howelman, seconded by Stanek the Chairman be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the State concerning receipt of computers for use by the Circuit Court, District Court, Family Division of Circuit Court, and the County Clerk’s office. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Allen that Parks Manager be authorized to pursue obtaining a grant from Great Lakes Energy for up to $11,400 for paving the entrance to Barnes Park at Eastport. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

The following bids were received for providing firewood at Barnes Park:

Robert Denise $ 3.50/bundle

Ken Cronin 2.00/bundle

Marvin Owen McDowell 3.50/bundle

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Allen that the bid from Ken Cronin for $2.00/bundle for supplying firewood to Barnes Park for the 2004 season be accepted. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by McLeod the Parks Manager provide gratis accommodation at Barnes Park from June 20 to July 23 to the Michigan State University archeology team while they are performing a summer dig at the Antrim Creek Natural Area. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson the bid from MIHM Enterprises, Inc. to re-roof the 1905 Courthouse at a cost of $87,650 plus $18 lineal foot for ridge cap replacement and $12 a square foot for roof board replacement be accepted. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford that Chairman be authorized to sign a lease with the Antrim County Historical Society for storage space in the County Building pending final approval by the Prosecuting Attorney. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman that Legal Counsel Charles Koop be requested to intervene to implement successful agreement among the architect, contractor, and the County on completion of the Animal Shelter. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Blackmore one of the existing patrol cars be transferred to the Emergency Operation Center and the current car at the EOC be transferred to the Sheriff for sale by bid along with another existing sheriff patrol car. 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 meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. to the Call of the Chair.