Health, Animal Control & Public Safety Committee

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

July 30, 2003

Minutes

Members present:

Larry Bargy, Bernie Blackmore and David Howelman

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood, Carl Goeman, Sheriff Terry Johnson and Sherry Comben

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:04 a.m.

2.        Animal Shelter Update

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner and Sheriff Terry Johnson updated the Committee on the progress of the Animal Shelter.   The Committee was informed of the list of change orders that will take place on the project.

3.        Driving in Behalf of the County Policy (see attachment)

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners add to the Driving in Behalf of the County Policy:

"Anyone driving in behalf of the County shall have a valid Michigan Drivers license.  Individuals driving in behalf of the County shall not drive in violation of any restrictions associated with their license.  Driver's license checks shall be conducted annually. "

Motion carried – unanimous.

4.        Shooting Range

The Committee discussed the issue of an alternative shooting range in the County.  No action taken.

5.        Septic System at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

The Committee reviewed the letter sent to the Road Commission regarding their contractor driving over the septic system at the EOC.  The Committee directed Mr. Garwood to forward this issue to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

6.        Citation/Compliance Bureau Ordinance

Mr. Charles Koop, Legal Counsel presented an amended draft of the “Ordinance Related to Civil Infractions” as well as a schedule of civil fines.   Mr. Koop also presented an “Ordinance Related to All County Ordinances Converting Penalties From Misdemeanors to Civil Infractions”.  

Ms. Sherry Comben, Treasurer was also present.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners adopt the “Ordinance Related to Civil Infractions” and the attached “Schedule of Civil Fines” dated July 29, 2003.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners adopt the “Ordinance Related to All County Ordinance Converting Penalties from Misdemeanors to Civil Infractions”.  Motion carried – unanimous.

7.        Sheriff Department Shooting Range

The committee requested the Sheriff to contact an NRA representative to evaluate the Sheriff Department shooting range.

8.        Ordinance #3 of 1970 (see attachment)

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners repeal Ordinance #3 of 1970, concerning the prohibition of non-returnable containers in Antrim County.  Motion carried – unanimous.

9.        Emergency Services Director

Carl Goeman, Emergency Services Director informed the Committee that he has $2,000 in a grant budget to purchase a new computer for his department.

Mr. Goeman will go to the Finance Committee with three (3) quotes for a computer at their next scheduled meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.