Health, Animal Control and Public Safety
Bernard Blackmore	Larry Bargy, Chairman	David Howelman

Minutes

July 27, 2005

Members present:	Bernie Blackmore and Dave Howelman
Members absent:	Larry Bargy
Others present:	Pete Garwood, Terry Johnson, and Carl Goeman

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

2.        Mobile Emergency/Standby Power System (Generator)

One bid was received and opened for wiring the Senior Center and a portion of the Bellaire School for an emergency power source in case of an emergency.  The Bid was from Arndt Electric for $50,500.  Carl Goeman, Emergency Management Coordinator, informed the Committee that only $45,000 is in the budget, but that there was about $8,000 in a different grant that he believed the State would approve to make up the difference.  Mr. Goeman also indicated he would like to include the options of a large fuel tank, a tandem axle trailer and an alternator upgrade.  These options would add to the $50,500 quote, but would also be covered by the additional $8,000.

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the bid from Arndt Electric for wiring the Senior Center (attachments) and a portion of the Bellaire School at a cost of $50,500 contingent on the State allowing the County to use left over grant funds from the LETPP and the SHSP grant to make up the difference including the option of a larger fuel tank, a tandem axle trailer, and the alternator upgrade (all at no cost to the County).  Motion carried - unanimous.

3.        Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant

Mr. Goeman explained the HMEP grant is one that we get every year.  The grant pays the County a set amount for every emergency plan the Local Emergency Planning Committee completes for businesses in the County that have a certain amount of hazardous material on site.

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the LEPC Chair to sign the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Mr. Goeman informed the Committee that the air conditioner has been installed in the EOC.

4.        Sheriff Department Update

Sheriff Terry Johnson updated the Committee on the sandbar issue on the south end of Torch Lake.

Sheriff Johnson informed the Committee that the Sheriff Department has put in for three rubber boats that are being sold (given away) by the Coast Guard for $1.00 each.

5.        Animal Shelter

Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that Petrie Construction sent us a quote of $3,025.00 for covering the kennel walls with epoxy based paint.  The Building and Grounds Committee will be taking this up at their next meeting.  The Committee expressed great frustration about the lack of progress at the animal shelter by Petrie Construction.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Building and Grounds Committee use the dollars held back from Petrie Construction to complete the project at the Animal Shelter or begin litigation against Petrie Construction.  Motion carried - unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.