Public Works Committee

Larry Bargy

Joseph Allen, Chairman

Eugene Dawson

Minutes

November 5, 2003

Members present:

Joe Allen, Gene Dawson and Larry Bargy

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood

1.        Meeting called to order at 10:40 a.m.

2.        Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Howard Yamaguchi, Associate Planner updated the Committee on the Household Hazardous Waste Day held on October 11, 2003 in Eastport and Mancelona.  Total cost was $6,743.28.  Additionally, some Antrim County residents participated in the Grand Traverse Household Hazardous Waste Day (their appointments were made prior to the approval of holding a local HHW Day) at a cost of $453.28 for a total of $7,196.56.

Mr. Yamaguchi indicated the Solid Waste and Recycling Council is requesting the unspent balance of the dollars from this years HHW budget plus revenues from donations and fees be returned to the Solid Waste Reserve Fund budget ($3,691.42).  The request will also be presented to the Finance Committee (details included in the Solid Waste and Recycling Council minutes).

Motion by Gene Dawson,  supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Finance Committee and Board of Commissioners approve the request for returning the unspent balance of the dollars appropriated for this years Household Hazardous Waste collection day plus revenues from donations and fees to the Solid Waste Reserve Fund budget ($3,691.42).  Motion carried – unanimous.

3.        Construction Code Appeal Issue

Mr. Garwood Coordinator/Planner, and Peggy Kole, Administrative Assistant, explained that Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating, Mr. Musselman, has been cited for a violation of the Mechanical Code.  He is interested in appealing the violation, but there is some question as to whether or not he has made the deadline for filing the appeal.

Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners wave any irregularities regarding the sixty (60) day appeal deadline allowing the case to go to the Construction Code Appeals Board.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.