ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS                  Thursday, July 14, 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, David Howelman, Laura Stanek, Bernard Blackmore, Joseph

               Allen

Absent:   None.

            The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

RESOLUTION #25-05 by Michael Crawford, seconded by David Howelman

            WHEREAS, Mark Landry was employed through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth under the direction of the Michigan Commission for the Blind since July, 1980, and

            WHEREAS, Mr. Landry has provided excellent service to the citizens and employees of Antrim County as the Manger of the Snack Bar on the first floor of the County Building, and

            WHEREAS, Mark Landry retired as the Manager of the Snack Bar, Antrim County Building, Bellaire, effective July, 2005.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the citizens and employees of Antrim County, express their sincere appreciation to

MARK LANDRY

for 25 years of outstanding, dedicated service to the Citizens of Antrim County.

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

No  - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #25-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the minutes of June 9, 2005 be approved as corrected.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Allen the minutes of June 24, 2005 be approved.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            The Chairman requested Public Comment.  Tom Sheneman encouraged keeping open all public accesses, in particular the Steiner Road access.  He also spoke in support of the county and Forest Home Township obtaining the Glacier Hill Natural Area.  Debrah Perry VonSee expressed objections to the communications from members of Grass River Natural Area Inc concerning obtaining easements on the “old” railroad right-of-way.  Ed Martel made a FOIA request for all copies of deeds and other documents relating to acquisition of properties contained in the Grass River Natural Area and commented on the advantages of being underwater due to the reduced speed of traveling bullets.  Bob Cairns spoke in support of keeping the Grass River railroad right-of-way trail intact.  Ray Ludwa expressed appreciation to the Sheriff Department for their handling of the Sand Bar situation during the Fourth of July weekend.  Bud Wolgamott expressed concern about the debris around the Ogletree Creek culvert on Mitchell Road which in effect closes the road.  Janet Person responded to Mr. Wolgamott indicated the Road Commission was working on repairing Mitchell Road and repairing the culvert.  Public Comment closed at 9:27 a.m.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman to retire to closed session to discuss pending litigation.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            The Board went into Closed Session at 9:40 a.m .and returned to Open Session at 10:15 a.m.

            Mr. Koop presented information regarding the Grass River right-of-way litigation.         

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Blackmore that no action be taken in regard to the privately owned parcels of land adjacent to the county owned area of Grass River Natural Area in question.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            Terry Smith and Todd Vigland presented information regarding acquisition of land in Forest Home Township to be known as the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area.

RESOLUTION #26-05 by Eugene Dawson, seconded by Michael Crawford

Resolution in Support of an application of Forest Home Township to the

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation to

Acquire Property Located Within the Chain of Lakes in

Forest Home Township, Antrim County

            WHEREAS, public lands are essential in meeting the recreational needs of the community, and

            WHEREAS, lands remaining in their natural state preserve the character of our localities and protect water quality, and

            WHEREAS, the Forest Home Township Parks and Recreation Plan specifies the importance of the County’s natural resources and its effects on recreation and tourism, and

            WHEREAS, Antrim County desires to manage its forest resources in contiguous large parcels, and

            WHEREAS, the Antrim County Parks and Recreation Plan has as one of its goals the connection of its existing parks and recreational facilities, and

            WHEREAS, acquisition of the proposed Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area, provides important opportunities of public recreation, forest and open space protection and consolidates publicly-held land; all identified as important goals in a recent county-wide public opinion survey, and

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners supports an application by Forest Home Township to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to acquire the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area in Forest Home Township, Antrim County for the purposes of recreation and preservation through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners encouraged Forest Home Township to apply for the grant to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and fully intends to participate as a partner in the project.  As a partner, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners agrees to provide $100,000 toward the purchase of the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area.  If the grant application is successful, the Township and the County have agreed that Antrim County will receive fifty percent (50%) of the property that connects its current forestry parcels.

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

No  - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #26-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            Patty Lowery gave the 2004 Housing Annual Report.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen the 2004 Housing Annual Report be accepted.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            Stan Moore and Raylene Reilly reported on recent activities of the MSU Extension Department.

            Ed Martel reported on health appeals and improvement in health and sanitary systems and advance treatment systems.

            Gerry Chase presented revisions to the County Sanitary Codes.  The matter was tabled until August.

            Jim Gurr talked about the perceptions of the exercise of authority and the desire to be a useful voice in county and other local government activities.  He protested the means of appointment of the representatives to the Farmland Preservation Board.

            Peg Comfort gave a report on the Watershed Steering Committee and the Elk River Chain O’Lakes Watershed Project.

            The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. for lunch

P.M.

            The meeting reconvened at 1:10 p.m.

Absent – Larry Bargy

            Pat Dewey of the Dewey Insurance Agency explained his role as the county’s new health insurance representative.

            It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod the county partner with the Road Commission in the purchase of 50,000 county maps; county share to be $5,079 and the 2005 expenditure budget of the General Fund be increased by this amount.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Howelman the County Treasurer purchase a table top copier from the Homestead Exemption Fund (Fund #255) at a cost not to exceed $1,009 and the 2005 expenditure budget of Fund #255 be increased by this amount.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy, Crawford.

            It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod the claims and accounts totaling $119,951.85 be approved and paid.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the part-time cooks and part-time nurse’s helpers’ wages in increased by $.25 per hour effective January 1, 2006.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Howelman Jan Ganzel be hired by the Sheriff Department at a 1^st year step; to remain at the 1^st year step until his 3^rd year of employment.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #27-05 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

            WHEREAS, State government has expressed a desire to manage its resources based on principles of prioritizing spending and eliminating programs and services that are least valuable to the citizens; and,

            WHEREAS, Children and families with high service and resource needs depend upon a myriad of different public organizations to be successful; and,

            WHEREAS, Children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental  disabilities in multiple systems are a vulnerable population that the State has a duty to protect and nurture; and,

            WHEREAS, Families are the primary source of nurturing, permanency and support for children and need the support of communities to be successful in raising children with vulnerable/challenging  needs to be productive members of their community; and,

            WHEREAS, the Governor has recognized the need for coordination of State agency resources for children and has created the Director’s Interagency Group and the Children’s Action Network; and,

            WHEREAS, the Michigan Mental Health Commission identified the need for many service delivery improvements to effectively provide improved access and continuity of care for Michigan’s children and youth; and,

            WHEREAS, Community-based care, collaborative planning, early assessment and intervention have demonstrated to be the most cost-effective care alternative; and,

            WHEREAS, Collaborative systems of care in a community setting are created when planning, training, implementation, outcomes and accountability are generated jointly by all participating stakeholders with overt attention to cultural and racial service competency relative to the children and families needing support.

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners petitions the State of Michigan to protect and prioritize within the appropriations process the community-based system of care strategies that have demonstrated their efficacy and resources by recommending the following:

                        The Executive Office bring together State and local planning groups in

                        Concern with local collaboration to result in the comprehensive action

                        Plan for the coordination and implementation of services to Michigan’s

                        Children and their families;

                        State policy planning activities for community-based systems of care

                        Include all State and local stakeholders to further enhance the development

                        And maintenance of community systems;

                        Community-based care policy initiatives that require local planning and

                        Utilize State financial support show evidence of the inclusion of all local

                        Stakeholders;

                        Blended funding models be implemented to further promote local

                        Collaboration;

                        The State continue to identify, disseminate and support Evidence-Based

                        Practices specific to children with serious emotional disturbances and

                        And developmental disabilities in Michigan;

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners go on record in support of values, priorities and public funding for such programs and services for Michigan children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities and their families;

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor, area Legislators, all Michigan Counties, and the Michigan Association of Counties.

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

No  - None;

Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #27-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #28-05 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

            WHEREAS the Michigan Association of County Veterans Counselors communicated its concerns with the State of Michigan using the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund as the funding source for the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program; and,

            WHEREAS, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (PA 9 of 1946) has the principle purpose of providing emergency financial assistance to resident war veterans and their families; and,

            WHEREAS, the mission and intent of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was reinforced when voters passed an amendment to the State Constitution in 1996 protecting the benefit from other uses and legislative withdrawals; and,

            WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has been funding the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program (Pa 245 of 1935) from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund; and,

            WHEREAS, funding the tuition grant program through the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund takes away the MVTF’s ability to meet the emergency needs of qualified veterans and their dependents; and,

            WHEREAS, the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program should be funded by a separate State appropriation to the learning institution or State Board of Education and not by the earnings and/or principal of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund; and,

            WHEREAS, Senate Bills 0080 and 0081, and House Bills 4001 and 4002 were introduced to ease the financial burden of the tuition grant program on the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund,

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 93^rd Session of the Michigan Legislature be petitioned to enact legislation to provide a dedicated funding source for the cost of the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program other than from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund;

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the Governor, area Legislators, all Michigan Counties, the Michigan Association of Counties, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Michigan Association of Veterans Counselors.

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

No  - None;

Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #28-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Howelman Ms. Deborah Peters be hired as a temporary employee in the Veterans Counselor Office for 10 hours a week at $10.59 per hour until the August 11, 2005 Commissioners’ meeting.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Dawson a letter be sent to Special Prosecutor Brian Donnelly (Kalkaska County Prosecuting Attorney) urging him not to pursue a new trial on the same felony (concerning the former Building Official) that was already tried twice, both times resulting in a hung jury, because of the exorbitant cost to Antrim County and the defendant, as well as the taxpayers of Kalkaska County who are deprived of prosecutorial services as a result of these trials.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the Administration Committee be authorized to hire the Associate Planner from the candidates interviewed.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Howelman the funds for the vacant road deputy position be released and the hiring process begun.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Dawson the logos for the Mott Foundation and the Regional Conservancy be placed on the sign on the Antrim Creek south entrance boulders.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – White;  Absent – Bargy.

            Mr. McLeod also reported that the south entrance road to Antrim Creek would be repaired by Drogt and Sons at a cost of $540.

            The Buildings and Grounds Chairman reported that for replacement of the generator at the Jail D&R Electric would be the general contractor and Bridgeway Generator would supply the generator at a cost of $35,000.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by McLeod that Palace Painters paint the Maltby Building at time and material at a cost of approximately $4,000 to be paid for from the Capital Projects Fund and the 2005 expenditure budget of the Capital Projects Fund be increased by that amount.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman the exterior of the Meadowview Apartments be repaired at a cost of approximately $25,000 and the 2005 expenditure budget of the Capital Projects Fund be increased by that amount.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Howelman the fee for use of the County Buildings be waived for the August 7, 2005 100^th Birthday Celebration for the 1905 Courthouse.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson the Equipment and Furniture Disposal Policy be adopted (see page ).  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            Quotes for the Airport hangar roof were presented as follows:

            Bloxom Roofing                                    $ 49,050  10-year warranty

            Springfield Construction                           54,240  15-year warranty

            Traverse Bay Roofing                              49,766  10-year warranty

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson the quote from Springfield Construction for $54,240 to apply the membrane roof on the Airport community hangar be accepted and the 2005 expenditure budget of the Capital Projects Fund be increased by this amount.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            Quotes for the Airport air conditioner were presented as follows:

            Aloha Heating                                                   $ 4,770

            E.H. Niepoth & Sons                                         4,975

            Central Heating and Cooling                                5,000

            Climatron Heating & Air Conditioning                  4,818

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson the Airport air conditioner by purchased from Aloha Heating for $4,770 to be paid for from Special Projects.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #29-05 by Michael Crawford, seconded by Joseph Allen

            RESOLVED, that the County of Antrim, Michigan does hereby accept the terms of the Agreement as received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and that the County of Antrim does hereby specifically agree, but not by way of limitation as follows:

1.         To appropriate all funds necessary to complete the project during the project period and to provide Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00) dollars to match the grant authorized by the DEPARTMENT.

2.         To maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records to make them available to the DEPARTMENT for auditing at reasonable times.

3.         To regulate the use of the property acquired and reserved under this Agreement to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms.

4.         To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement including all terms not specifically set forth in the foregoing portions of this Resolution.

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

No  - None;

Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #29-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Allen the Chairman be authorized to sign the land acquisition agreement for the Gage property for Grass River.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Dawson the Antrim Conservation District do the work on the trail under the Barnes Park Trust Fund Grant.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by Allen, seconded by Dawson that Heritage Company be used on a trial period for one Household Hazardous Waste day at two sites.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Allen, seconded by Dawson the construction code inspectors on contract be paid $150.00 per day for training.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Blackmore, Allen;  No – Stanek;  Absent – Bargy.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Dawson the application of gravel to the Meadowbrook walking path be approved.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Howelman, seconded by Stanek a letter be written supporting a TBA ISD application for a grant.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Howelman the Animal Control spay and neuter program be conducted twice a year.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by McLeod the 911 Plan be amended to include that the Antrim County Emergency Services (ACES) position also serves as the required firefighter position.  Motion carried all members present voting yes.

RESOLUTION #30-05 by Bernard Blackmore, seconded by Robert McLeod

DESIGNATION OF THE

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)

AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

IN ANTRIM COUNTY  

            WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5 directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS):

            WHEREAS, NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity;

            WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local, and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS;

            WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all federal, state, local and tribal emergency agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management;

            WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters;

            WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the ability of the County of Antrim to utilize federal funding to enhance local readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes;

            WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the County of Antrim including current emergency management training programs; and

            WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County of Antrim that we, the members of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners endorse and do hereby establish the National Incident Management System (NMS) as the standard for incident management by the County of Antrim.

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

No  - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #30-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by McLeod the Chairman be authorized to sign the Emergency Management Coordinator employment grant for the fiscal year 2005.  Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows:  Yes – McLeod, Dawson, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;  No – None;  Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #31-05 by Eugene Dawson, seconded by Robert McLeod

            WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 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 of 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

            WHEREAS, the Applicant has reviewed and approved the proposed balance (surplus) budget, and funding sources of estimated federal funds $64,879, estimated state funds $250,213, estimated local funds $62,000, estimated farebox $123,500, estimated other funds $185,408, with total estimated expenses of $686,000.

            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 Sheridan Rhodes as the Transportation Coordinator for al 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 White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No  - None;

Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #31-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #32-05 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Laura Stanek

            WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners wishes to apply to the Secretary of State for a grant to purchase an optical scan voting system and related Election Management System (EMS) software to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).

            WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners chosen to submit a grant application for a new optical scan voting system in 2005.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Laura Sexton, Antrim County Clerk, is authorized to submit this grant application on behalf of Antrim County on this 14^th day of July, 2005.

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

No  - None;

Absent – Bargy.

RESOLUTION #32-05 DECLARED ADOPTED.

            It was moved by Blackmore, seconded by Allen that the Chairman be authorized to sign the following easements:

Alan L. Lamberson and Debora A. Lamberson to the County of Antrim

            33 foot wide easement

            Commencing at the W ¼ corner of Section 10, T30N, R5W, Star Township

            Antrim County, Michigan, as depicted on a survey recorded in Liber 226,

            Page 797, Antrim County Records; thence S89 26’43”E1981.78 feet along the

            E-W ¼ line of said Section 10 and the center line of Sand Hill Road to the

            POINT OF BEGINNING, thence N02 56’11”E 1326.45 feet along the

            west side of said Easement and the west line of Parcels “B” and “E” to

            the POINT OF ENDING.

Leon Beal and Shirley Beal to the County of Antrim

            16 foot wide easement

            Commencing at the NE Corner of Section 27, T31N, R7W, thence

            N89 01’42”W1318.27 feet along the north line of said Section 27;

            thence S00 18’30”E 1305.27 feet along the 1/8 line of said Section 27

            to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S88 59’54”E 306.06 feet;

            thence S41 46’47”E 21.79 feet along the westerly right-of-way of

            Old State Road; thence N88 59’54”W 340.50 feet along the 1/8 line

            of said Section 27; thence N00 18’30”W 16.00 feet; thence S88 59’54”E

            20.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, being a part of then ½ of the NE ¼ of

            Section 27, 531N, R7W.  Echo Township

County of Antrim to Alan Lamberson and Debora Lamberson

            33 foot wide easement

            Commencing at the W ¼ corner of Section 10, T30N, R5W, Star Township

            Antrim County, Michigan, as depicted on a survey recorded in Liber 226,

            Page 797, Antrim County Records; thence S89 26’43”E1981.78 feet along

            the E-W ¼ line of said Section 10 and the center line of Sand Hill Road,

            thence N02 56’11”E 1326.45 feet along the west line of Parcels “B” and

            “E” to the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence S88 58’30”E 649.78 feet

            along the south line of said Easement and the north line of Parcels “E”

            and “F” to the POINT OF ENDING

County of Antrim to Leon Beal and Shirley Beal

            16 foot wide easement

            Commencing at the N j1/4 Corner of Section 27,T31,R7W, Echo Township,

            S00 18’59”E1320.59 feet along the N-S ¼ line of said Section 27 to the

            POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S88 59’54”E 50.00 feet along the 1/8

            line of Section 27; thence S35 39’51”W 85.08 feet; thence N00 18’59”W

            70.00 feet along the N-S ¼ line of said Section 27; to the POINT OF

            BEGINNING, being a part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of said Section 27,

            T31N,R7W.

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

            The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m  to the Call of the Chair.