FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura Stanek, Chairman                             Larry Bargy                          Robert McLeod  March 7, 2005

Present:             Laura Stanek, Larry Bargy, Robert McLeod

Absent:              None

Also present:   Margaret VanLooy

The meeting came to order at 9:00 a.m. in the County Clerk's office.

Charlie Koop appeared before the Board to request payment of a $500 bill to Mancelona Auto Body for the cost of storing a seized automobile from a drug case.

1. It was moved by McLeod and seconded by Bargy to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve payment of $500 to Mancelona Auto Body for the cost of storing a "seized" automobile; cost to be paid from Pros Attny legal Fund #217. All voted yes.

Bob Massey appeared before the Board and advised that the Building Department would be officially back in full operation, effective April 1, 2005. He presented the following three (3) bids for computer software package and service: Accucomp Computers $37,695, RDM Technologies 28,657.30 and Bellaire Computer $28,450. Bob suggested approving the RDM Technologies bid. This is a system that could be added on to in the future.

2. It was moved by McLeod and seconded by Bargy to recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize Bob Massey to accept the bid with RDM Technologies, not to exceed $30,000 from Capital Outlay (Construction Code) as budgeted in the 2005 General Fund. All voted yes.

Peter Garwood discussed the Park's & Recreation Project- (LIAA) mapping and website maintenance. The quote to continue the work would be approximately $2500.

3. It was moved by Bargy and seconded by McLeod to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve payment of the cost to continue the Parks & Recreation mapping and website project with LIAA not to exceed $2500 from the Parks Account . All voted yes.

Peter Garwood requested the purchase of a HP Color Inkjet printer for his office at a cost of $599. The Coordinator Planner office has been using the printer on the first floor which has been inconvenient.

4.            It was moved by McLeod and seconded by Bargy to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize payment of $599 for the purchase of a HP Color Inkjet printer for the Coordinator Planner office. All voted yes.

Peter Garwood presented two (2) bills that were incurred from the pre-employment physical ($180) and podiatrist exam ($110) for new employee Betsy St. Pierre.

5.            It was moved by McLeod and seconded by Bargy to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve payment of the two (2) medical bills totaling $290 that resulted from the pre-employment physical and podiatrist exam for Betsy St. Pierre-Associate Planner. All voted yes.

Sheridan Rhoads appeared before the Board with a presentation regarding the shortfalls on the 2005-2006 ACT budget. The increase in fare rates, potential lay-offs, use of additional Department reserves and a possible millage were all aspects that were discussed. Mr. Rhoads will continue his research on other solutions and will keep the Board informed.

Judy Martin and Blair Coutant presented the MeadowBrook 2004 Year End Report.

Sherry Comben appeared before the Board to request the purchase of two (2) Dell computers for a total of $2180 from Capital Outlay.

6.            It was moved by McLeod and seconded by Bargy to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve payment of $2180 from Capital Outlay (County Treasurer) for the purchase two (2) Dell computers as budgeted in the 2005 General Fund. All voted yes.

Sherry Comben presented a bill for Internet service. She inquired of the Board as to which account this bill should be paid from. It was decided that each department would pay their portion based on email accounts.

7.            The claims and accounts totaling $106,457.55 were examined and recommended for payment.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 am.