ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Thursday, August 14, 2003

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. The following individuals spoke on the Farmland Ordinance and wetlands: Kent McNeil, Ed Martel, Janet Person, Voss Guntzviller. The following individuals spoke on zebra mussels: Ray Ludwa and Linda Gallagher. The following individuals spoke on the target shooting range: Brian Rathke, Ed Niepoth, and Russ Blasdall. Public Comment ended at 9:35 a.m.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Dawson that the minutes of July 10, 2003 be approved. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by Howelman, seconded by McLeod the Building and Grounds Committee be authorized to investigate the $3,745 bill from Consumers Power for supplying power to the new Animal Shelter and approve payment. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - None.

Greg Piaskowski gave the Area on Aging 2003 Annual Report.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by McLeod to transfer $10,000 from the Solid Waste Reserve Fund (Fund #118) to the General Fund (Resource Recovery Cost Center) for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and the budgets of both funds be adjusted to reflect this change. 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 Dawson to transfer $2,400 from Solid Waste Reserve Fund to the General Fund (Resource Recovery Cost Center) to cover a 2003 budget overage as of June 30, 2003 and the budgets of both funds be adjusted to cover this transfer. 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 $3,000 be transferred from Capital Outlay Reserve Fund (#137) to the General Fund (Computer Cost Center) to cover the cost of converting the present computer connection between the county buildings and the Bellaire Computer Center from Twinax cable to Ethernet. 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 Emergency Services Coordinator purchase a laptop computer with a docking station at a cost not to exceed $2,000 to be paid from grant proceeds. 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 $63,585 be transferred from Contingencies to Sheriff and Secondary Roads in the 2003 General Fund budget to cover the costs of wage increases and other changes resulting from approval of the union contracts and the General Fund budget be adjusted to reflect this transfer. 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 the claims and accounts totaling $60,294.24 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 the Animal Control Officer purchase an animal wash tub for $2,395 to be paid from the Antrim Control Donations Fund (Fund #225) and the expenditures budget of that fund be increased by $2,395. 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 #22-03 by Robert McLeod, seconded by David Howelman

WHEREAS, affordable health care is a national issue impacting state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and private business; and

WHEREAS, the pharmaceutical drug costs are increasing faster than the medical inflation rate; and

WHEREAS, the pharmaceutical drug costs are projected to increase rapidly because of the aging population, drug treatments for medical conditions, and marketing and product development costs; and

WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has joined with other states in a purchasing program for pharmaceutical drugs; and

WHEREAS, counties could assist with implementation at the local level.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners urges counties to request local government participation in the state purchasing program;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the counties’ request be provided to Governor Granholm, all Antrim County Legislators, and all 83 counties.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Michigan Association of Counties adopt county inclusion in the drug-purchasing program as a priority.

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

No - None;

Absent - None.

RESOLUTION #22-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

The matter of a choice between annuity in lieu of health insurance or cash in lieu of health insurance was referred back to committee.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Allen that a letter be sent to Leonard T. Zolnierek, Chairman of the Alpena County Board of Commissioners supporting their efforts to attract the Boeing Corporation to Northeastern Michigan. Motion carried all members present voting yes.

It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Crawford that the Delta Dental proposal for dental coverage for all employee units which is identical or better than what is now carried be approved for two years - 2004 and 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.

RESOLUTION #23-03 by Michael Crawford, seconded by Laura Stanek

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Family Independence Agency Title IV-D Cooperation Agreement (Contract #CS/PA 04-05002), be and hereby is approved in its entirety; and

The Chairperson of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the County Board of Commissioners.

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

No - None;

Absent - None.

RESOLUTION #23-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION #24-03 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 the possibility of reduction in revenue sharing; and

WHEREAS, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners receives approximately $400,000 of revenue sharing revenue and its reduction 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 Road Patrol,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners strongly opposes any additional cuts in revenue sharing and hopes the State understands the major financial problems revenue sharing reductions would cause all counties in the State of Michigan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners requests that its Representative Ken Bradstreet and Senator Jason Allen oppose any further reduction in revenue sharing.

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

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

No - None;

Absent - None.

RESOLUTION #24-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

Ed Martel offered a criticism of the Board of Commissioners handling of the Wetlands Ordinance and the rescinding of same. He opined that Committees should have specific instructions and rules to follow. Charles Koop answered Mr. Martel by referring to his memo to the Board concerning the subject.

The matter of driving checks for those driving on behalf of the county was tabled.

ORDINANCE #02-03 by Larry Bargy, seconded by Bernard Blackmore

Ordinance Related to Civil Infractions

(See pages )

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

No - None;

Absent - None.

ORDINANCE #02-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Blackmore that the schedule of civil fines for Ordinance violation be adopted as follows:

(See page )

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

ORDINANCE #03-03 by Bargy, seconded by Blackmore

Ordinance Related to all County Ordinances Converting Penalties from

Misdemeanors to Civil Infractions

(See page )

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

No - None;

Absent - None.

ORDINANCE #03-03 DECLARED ADOPTED.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by Crawford to repeal Ordinance #3 of 1970 concerning the prohibition of non-returnable containers in Antrim County. 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 Crawford that Larry Bargy and Michael Crawford attend a 4-day out-of-state training on Jail liability. 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 matter of the contract between the Antrim Conservation District and Antrim County for services of the Solid Waste Coordinator was tabled until the September meeting.

It was moved by Crawford, seconded by Bargy that Change Order #1-A to the Animal Shelter Construction contract be approved at a cost of $2,610.94 to be paid from the Capital Projects Fund (Fund #470). Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen; No - None; Absent - None.

There was discussion on Elk Rapids Village operating the Elk Rapids Day Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission will investigate further options.

It was moved by Dawson, seconded by McLeod that the 1980 snowblower at the Airport be sold to Torch Port Air Park for $1,251.00. Motion carried by a yea and nay vote as follows: Yes - McLeod, Dawson, Bargy, White, Howelman, Crawford, Stanek, Blackmore, Allen;

No - None; Absent - None.

It was moved by Stanek, seconded by Bargy that the following budget adjustments be approved:

Increase Decrease

GENERAL FUND

Revenue

From Taxes 5,000

From Licenses & Permits 5,000

From Other Agencies 15,000

From Current Services 135,300

From Other sources 3,000

VICTIMS RIGHTS RESERVE FUND

Revenue - interest 400

Expenditures 400

CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE FUND

Revenue - bldg Permit renewal fee 300

DAMS RESERVE FUND

Revenue - interest 600

GAS & OIL ROYALTIES FUND

Revenue - royalties 1,000

FRIEND OF THE COURT FUND

Revenue 700

Expenditures 700

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LEGAL FUND

Expenditures 4,525

ANIMAL CONTROL DONATIONS FUND

Revenue - donations 350

FORESTRY FUND

Revenue - interest 2,000

ANTRIM CREEK FUND

From other agencies 14,316

BARNES PARK GRANT FUND

Expenditures 4,500

ANTRIM TRAILS FUND

Expenditures - close fund 75

GIS IMPLEMENTATION FUND

Revenue - interest 200

LAND USE FORUM GRANT

Revenue - interest 50

Expenditures 875

MASTER PLAN GRANT FUND

Revenue - from grant 1,700

Expenditures 1,300

CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND

Revenue - plumbing permits 4,000

911 TRAINING FUND

Revenue - interest 50

911 WIRELESS FUND

Revenue- wireless fees 17,500

K-9 FUND

Expenditures 200

SHERIFF - FINGERPRINT GRANT

Expenditures 16,000

EMERGENCY SERVICES GRANT FUND

Revenue - from Grant 1,300

HOUSING - PROJECT INCOME FUND

Revenue - debt payments 40,000

Interest 800

Expenditures - projects 30,000

MEADOWVIEW OPERATING FUND

Expenditures - insurance 3,700

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - Jail Acquisition & Renovation

Revenue - Inmate R&B 25,000

Interest 1,500

CAPITAL PROJECTS - Buildings & structures

Revenue - interest 6,000

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

Peter Garwood informed the Board about properties with unpaid taxes that will be auctioned by the State on September 27 including the Mt. Clemens property with access to U.S. 131. The Board tabled the matter indefinitely.

Ed Martel talked about Meggison Rd. being a problem area.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. to the Call of the Chair.

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Jack White, Chairman

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Laura Sexton, County Clerk