FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura Stanek, Chairman                                   Larry Bargy                              Robert McLeod

Monday, June 6, 2005

Present:            Laura Stanek, Larry Bargy, Robert McLeod

Also present:    Jack White, Laura Sexton

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

Memos from Sherry Comben and Robert Englebrecht concerning billing the townships for computer services were reviewed by the committee members.  Ms. Sexton was requested to get further information.

Budget meetings were set as follows:       August 26         9:00 a.m.     all day

                                                              September 2    12:30 p.m.     half day

                                                              September 9      9:00 a.m.      half day

1.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy  it be recommended to the Board of Commissioners the claims and accounts totaling $71,968.62 be approved and paid.  All voted yes.

            Judy Martin and Blair Coutant presented the current budget adjustments for 2005 to Meadowbrook budget.

            The County Clerk requested purchase of a computer monitor from current 2005 budget.

2. It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy the County Clerk purchase a computer monitor for approximately $280.00 from 2005 budgeted funds.  All voted yes.

            Terry Johnson, Sheriff, requested purchase of jail keys and a computer as budgeted for 2005.

3.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy it be recommended to the Board of Commissioners the Sheriff purchase Jail keys for $462.80 and a computer for the Jail for $1,499.00 as budgeted in the 2005 General Fund budget.  All voted yes.

4.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy it be recommended to the Board the batteries for the uninterrupted power supply be replaced for $2,462 to be paid from the 911 Wireless Fund.  All voted yes.

            David Kopkau reported on the status of the Sheriff’s vehicle fleet.  He indicated a need for the following new vehicles:  4 patrol cars, 1 detective car, and 1 van.  He indicated the current van could be used for trade-in for approximately $3,000.

5.         It was moved by Bargy, seconded by McLeod it be recommended to the Board the Sheriff purchase a patrol car and a van, total cost not to exceed $43,000 and the 2005 General Fund budget be increased by that amount.  Yes – Bargy, McLeod;  No – Stanek.  Motion carried.

            Patti Lowery, Housing Director, requested an addition to the Housing portion of the General Fund of $25,000.  The matter was referred to the Human Services Committee.

            Peter Garwood presented recommendations from various committees:

            Public Works Committee:         the appropriation to 2005 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

                                                            control be increased by $6,500.

                                                            No action was taken.

            Administration Committee:        Wage scale for Assistant Prosecuting Attorney be adjusted

                                                            due to a clerical error.

6.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy it be recommended the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney’s wage scale be adjusted for the second and third year to $45,836 and $47,291 respectively (2005).  All voted yes.

            Buildings & Grnds Comm.:       The size of the gas line to the Jail be increased at a cost of

                                                            $ 4,440.

7.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy it be recommended to the Board the Jail budget be increased by $4,440, the cost of increasing the size of the natural gas line to the Jail.  All voted yes.

            Building & Grnds Comm.:  $5,500 for the Jail Space Study by Landmark Design.

8.         It was moved by Bargy it be recommended to the Board a Jail Space Study be conducted by Landmark Design at a cost of $5,500.  Motion died for lack of support.

The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.