ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Thursday, August 12, 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.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The Chairman requested Public Comment. Jim Gurr commented on the Farmland Preservation Ordinance, the good points and shortcomings of democracy, the importance of keeping local government local and expressed caution on actions that fostered transfer of private property to public property. Ed Martel expressed questions about providing services and indicated there should be a county level forum to determine what services should be offered.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod the LEPC chairman be authorized to sign the Local Emergency Plan Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant for determined plans for contaminated sites. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the minutes of July 8, 2004 be approved as corrected. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy the Sheriff purchase a boat motor for $10,200 (includes installation labor), $10,200 be transferred from Capital Outlay Reserve Fund to the General Fund (Capital Outlay), and the budgets of both Funds be adjusted accordingly. 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 the claims and accounts totaling $97,979.69 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.

The Administration Committee chairman reported that an Administration Committee meeting had been held at which Arlen Turner was present and the Construction Code Enforcement matter was addressed. It was decided that action be deferred until after August 24 at which time the Judge would determine the status of the court case involving Mr. Turner.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Stanek current standards for purchase of Stand-alone Personal and Power Stand-alone Personal be determined as recommended by the Administration Committee. (See pp 38-39). 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 Stanek the Probate Court hire a temporary part-time employee to replace an employee on leave and that additional hours be allowed for current employees not to exceed the budgeted amount for the deputy register until such time as the deputy Register returns from FMLA leave. 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 Stanek the policy for hiring of temporary employees in the event a full time employee is on leave as designated in the policy be approved. (See p. 40). 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 Stanek the policy for appointment to commissions, boards, and committees (see p. 41) and the Interest Notification Form 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 the following to the Construction Code Board of Appeals:

Michael Crawford Board of Commissioners 2-year term

Ordon Hierlihy Building Trades position 3-yr term

David Watrous Electrical 3-yr term

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Allen the appointments to the Construction Code Board of Appeals of Michael Crawford, term to expire December 31, 2005, and Ordon Hierlihy and David Watrous, terms to expire December 31, 2006 be approved and the Chairman be authorized to make the additional mechanical trade and plumbing trade appointments. 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 Alvin McShane be hired in the full time plumbing inspector position in the Construction Code Enforcement Department. 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 position of Building Inspector in the Construction Code Enforcement Department be offered to Melvin Grandy and, in the event Mr. Grandy does not accept, to Mike McPherson. 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 Pamela Luce be hired as MSU Extension Secretary and, in the event Ms. Luce does not accept the position, Gloria Campbell be hired. 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 erosion at the bridge and boardwalks and the end of the North Access Road at the Antrim Creek Natural Area be fixed at a cost of $292.50 and the Antrim Creek Fund budget be adjusted accordingly. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Dawson that Chain O’ Lakes Internet be approved as the county internet access provider. 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 Dawson that Netlink Business Solutions be hired for internet access setup, firewall, and router/bridge configuration and Sky Telecom be hired for wiring. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes – McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No – None; Absent – None.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by Howelman Mihm Enterprises be paid $50,135.00 for half of the work on the ’05 Courthouse roof. 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 Dawson, seconded by Crawford the additional cost of $8,172 for re-roofing the ’05 Courthouse be approved and the budget of Fund #470 be amended accordingly. 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 following Antrim Conservation District Millage Proposal be presented to the electorate at the November 2, 2004 General Election:

Antrim Conservation District Millage Proposal

Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Antrim County,

Michigan, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be

increased for said County by up to sixteenth hundredths (.16) mil ($0.16 per

$1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the county) for two (2) years

2004 through 2005 inclusive, for the purpose of continuing services and the

general operations of the Antrim Conservation District? It is estimated that

the .16 mill would raise approximately $217,381 when first levied in 2004.

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

Janet Person announced that September 15, 2004 would be the Conservation Tour.

Walter Franczek who is retiring from the North Community Health Agency thanked the Commissioners for their support and good wishes over the past 34 years.

RESOLUTION #30-04 by Bernard Blackmore, seconded by Joseph Allen

WHEREAS, Antrim County is interested in continuing effort to provide affordable housing opportunities for its low and very low-income residents, and

WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners is interested in applying for a Homebuyer/Purchase/Rehabilitation, (HPR) Grant, and

WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendation of Housing Director, Patricia J. Lowery, to apply for funding in the amount of up to $256,000; and

WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chief Elected Official to sign said application forms as required;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners authorizes Patricia J. Lowery to prepare and submit the application for funding through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Housing Resource Fund.

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

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #30-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #31-04 by Robert McLeod, seconded by Michael Crawford

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, THAT THE Antrim County Board of Commissioners, Antrim County, Michigan, does hereby accept the term of the Agreement as received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners 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 Fifty-four thousand, three hundred, eighty-

five dollars ($54,385.00) 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 construct the project and provide such funds, services, and materials

as may be necessary to satisfy the terms of said Agreement.

4. To regulate the use of the facility constructed and reserved under this

Agreement to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable

terms.

5. 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, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None; Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #31-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by Howelman the payment of $13,300 to Peckham Engineering for services during construction of the fencing at the Airport 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.

RESOLUTION #32-04 by Eugene Dawson, seconded by David Howelman

BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the proposed Contract submitted by the Michigan Department of Transportation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jack White, Chairman, and Laura Sexton, County Clerk, be authorized and directed to execute Contract No. 2004-0479, Federal Project No.B-26-0011-1204, for and on behalf of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners.

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

No - None;

Absent – None.

RESOLUTION #32-04 DECLARED ADOPTED.

The Board expressed appreciation to Howard Yamaguchi and Valerie Craft from the Coordinator/Planner’s office for staying past midnight in the County Clerk’s office on election night so the returns could be immediately posted on the Antrim County website.

The Area on Aging Annual Report was postponed until the September meeting.

Robert McLeod re-introduced the matter of paying increased annuity for Commissioners in lieu of health insurance.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford the following increase in annuity in lieu of health insurance for County Commissioners be adopted:

* increase the annuity in lieu of health benefits to 50% of the two person

premium for the health (basic) insurance (based on the capped premium

amount,

* increase the annuity in lieu of health benefits to10% of the premium for those who do not subscribe to the prescription plan (rounded to the lowest second digit), and

* increase the annuity in lieu of health benefits to 5% of the premium for those who do not subscribe to the dental plan (rounded to the lowest second digit).

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

The Chairman announced lunch at the Antrim County Fair at Craven Park.

The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. to the Call of the Chair.