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Public Works Committee
Larry Bargy Joseph Allen, Chairman Eugene Dawson |
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Minutes |
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February 2, 2005 |
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Members present: |
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Joe Allen, Gene Dawson and Larry Bargy |
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Members absent: |
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None |
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Others present: |
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Pete Garwood and Jack White |
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1. Meeting called to order at 11:00 a.m. |
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2. Hydro Facility Maintenance Update |
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Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, informed the Committee a hydraulic seal on the hydro facility broke. The power generating facility was shut down. The repair was done by Traverse City Light and Power and the facility was powered back up. The cost was about $5,000. |
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3. Agreement
between Antrim County, Central Lake Township and Marvin |
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The Committee reviewed the existing agreement with Mr. Rubingh, which is set to expire on March 1, 2005. |
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Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to direct Mr. Garwood to negotiate a renewal of the paper recycling contract, with Marvin Rubingh, for $400 a month. Motion carried – unanimous. |
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Mr. Garwood will contact Mr. Rubingh for an agreement prior to the Board of Commissioners meeting. |
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4. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days |
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Janet Person, Director of the Antrim Conservation District, came in to propose that Antrim Conservation District (ACD) coordinate the HHW days for 2005. The total cost of the program would be $18,500 ($13,500 for drug and lab services, and $5,000 for the ACD). Ms. Person suggested adding tire recycling this year to the HHW day. |
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Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve contracting with the Antrim Conservation District to coordinate the Household Hazardous Waste Days, and to include a small charge to the participants to cover some of the cost. The funding must be reviewed by the Finance Committee. Motion carried – unanimous. |
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5. Construction Code Department Update |
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Bob Massey, Director of the Construction Codes Department, was unable to attend the meeting. Pete Garwood addressed the Committee in his place. |
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The Committee reviewed the draft plan, the County will be submitting to the State Bureau of Construction Code and Fire Safety, which outlines how the inspections can be transferred back to the County by April 1, 2005. The Committee was satisfied with the draft plan. |
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6. Various Matters as Appropriate |
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The Committee discussed a communication from Mr. Garwood regarding a phone conversation he had with a citizen who was dissatisfied with the choice of training opportunities by members of the Planning Commission. |
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Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. |