FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura Stanek, Chairman          

Larry Bargy

Robert McLeod

Monday, March 10, 2003

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

Present:

Laura Stanek, Larry Bargy, Robert McLeod

Absent:

None

Also present:

Laura Sexton

            1.         The claims and accounts totaling $49,957.25 were examined and recommended for payment.

            2.         There was discussion on the 2003 budget.  It was decided that spending for 2003 would be confined to strictly items which can be included within the established budgets.

            3.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that the True Value Hardware invoice for $237.95 for small heaters be charged against the Prosecuting Attorney budget.  All voted yes.

            4.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended to the Board of Commissioners the Sheriff purchase a car for approximately $21,000 as budgeted.  All voted yes.

            5.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended the Sheriff purchase a laser printer for $350.00 and fax machine for $150.00 as budgeted.  All voted yes.

The request from Interlochen for an appropriation was tabled.

            6.         It was moved by Bargy, seconded by McLeod that the County Auditor, Thomas Zick, be requested to examine Meadowbrook accounts during the regular county audit.  All voted yes.

            7.         It was moved by Bargy, seconded by McLeod that it be recommended up to $3,000 be expended from the Planning Commission budget for the development of township profiles to be used in visioning sessions to implement the Master Plan.  All voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.