Public Works Committee Larry Bargy                               Joseph Allen, Chairman                   Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	June 1, 2005
	Members present:	Joe Allen, Gene Dawson and Larry Bargy
	Members absent:	None
	Others present:	Pete Garwood
	1.        Meeting called to order at 11:06 a.m.
2.        Elk Rapids Dam Grounds Maintenance
Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner, requested the Committee agree to use dollars out of the Hydro Fund to do landscaping maintenance around the dam (weed whipping, scrub tree cutting, etc.)
Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to allow the Drain Commissioner to hire someone periodically to do minor landscaping maintenance inside the fence at the Elk Rapids Hydro Dam Facility, with a cap of $500 to be paid from the Dam Maintenance Fund.  Motion carried – unanimous.
Mr. Stone informed the Committee that Governor Granholm is proposing to cut the State dam inspections dollars out of the State budget.
Mr. Stone recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution to oppose such a move.
Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution opposing cutting dam inspections from the State budget (to be drafted by Mr. Stone).  Motion carried - unanimous.
3.        Soil Erosion Program
Janet Person, Executive Director of the Antrim Conservation District, requested funding for the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program be increased by $6,500 for 2005.
Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Gene Dawson, to recommend the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners approve an increase to the 2005 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control budget by $6,500.  Motion carried – unanimous.
Ms. Person distributed the draft Stormwater and Soil Erosion Control Guidelines (attached).  Mr. Garwood will contact Legal Counsel for an update on the draft copy of the Stormwater and Soil Erosion Control Ordinance.

4.        Construction Code Department Update

Bob Massey, Director Construction Code Department, presented a status report on the 5.k. list and the 5.j. list of the Settlement Agreement.

Mr. Massey informed the Committee that ads have been placed in the paper for a part-time contractual building inspector.

Mr. Massey informed the Committee that the new computers are installed and the staff is currently learning how to use them.  The inspectors now have lap top computers in the field and are also learning how to use them.

Mr. Massey informed the Committee that Mancelona Village had constructed a pavilion and restrooms without a permit.  A Mancelona official brought it to the attention of the Construction Code Department and are currently asking for an after the fact permit.  The Construction Code Department is working with them to address the issue appropriately.

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.