DICKINSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse - Circuit Courtroom
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wender at 6:30P.M.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all.
3. Roll call was taken by County Clerk Dolly Cook, and a quorum was present.
Present: Chairman Wender, Vice Chairman Smith and Commissioners Degenaer Jr., Martin and Stevens. (5)
Absent; (0)
Also Present: County Clerk Dolly Cook, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Carl Downing, Equalization Director Larry Swartout, Controller Kay Pascoe and Administrative Assistant Sonya Pugh.
4. Motion by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., supported by Commissioner Smith to accept the agenda with the following additions:
7.A. Finance Committee:
4. Approve the release of the 2010 appropriation for the Jake Menghini Museum in the amount of $1,000.
7.Q Partnership/EDC
1. Approve sending a letter of support for the Dickinson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority in their efforts to obtain a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
5. Motion by Commissioner Martin, supported by Commissioner Smith to approve the following meeting minutes as written: Special Meeting - 8/30/10
Regular Meeting - 9/13/10
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATION:
- Citizens’ Time: (Limited to five minutes per person)
Commissioner Martin introduced the following students from Mr. Hogberg’s Iron Mountain Government Class: Kaitlin Collins, Megan Collins, Tasha Khor and Andrew Porier.
Chairman Wender opened the floor to Citizens’ Time. Mike Miller, Iron Mountain, addressed the Board. He stated he would like to remind the Board of a meeting on September 30th at the Landmark Inn in Marquette regarding the Land Bank. He stated those attending locally would like someone from the Board to attend. He stated it was because of this Boards urging that this meeting was set up. He stated he would like one, two or all to attend.
Ted Corombos, Iron Mountain, he asked the Board to reconsider sending someone to Marquette. He stated he understands why they would not opt-in. He thought he might be missing something. He thanked the Board.
- Resolutions and Legislation - Commissioner Martin - None
7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
A. Finance Committee - Finance Chairman John Degenaer, Jr.
1. Motion by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., supported by Commissioner Stevens to release the 2010 appropriation to the Partnership/Economic Development in the amount of $5,000. Roll Call Vote: Commissioners:
Degenaer Jr., Aye
Martin Aye
Smith Aye
Stevens Aye
Wender Aye Motion Carried.
2. Motion by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., supported by Commissioner Smith to approve the request of the Probate Judge to send a court reporter to Lansing on 10/18/10 to take the CER Exam at an approximate cost of $530. Roll Call Vote: Commissioners:
Martin Aye
Smith Aye
Stevens Aye
Wender Aye
Degenaer Jr. Aye Motion Carried.
Pascoe stated we have paid for this certification before. She stated this is a one time thing and the license is renewed yearly. Commissioner Smith stated he is disturbed with the County paying for this training to make the employee qualified for the job. He stated when he hires a carpenter, he expects him to have a license and insurance. He stated we should develop a policy. The County Clerk stated she was certified to back-up when someone is ill to save the County money twenty years ago. Commissioner Martin does not believe in this also.
3. Motion by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., supported by Commissioner Smith to approve change order #1 to the Correctional Center HVAC system project. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
4. Motion by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., supported by Commissioner Stevens to approve the release of the 2010 appropriation for the Jake Menghini Museum in the amount of $1,000. Roll Call Vote: Commissioners:
Smith Aye
Stevens Aye
Wender Aye
Degenaer Jr. Aye
Martin Aye Motion Carried.
B. A-95 Review - Commissioner Joe Stevens
1. Motion by Commissioner Stevens, supported by Commissioner Smith to give favorable comment to A-95 for CUPPAD’s Regional Planning Project. Roll Call Vote: Commissioners
Stevens Aye
Wender Aye
Degenaer Jr. Aye
Martin Nay
Smith Nay Motion Carried
Commissioner Martin stated Commissioner Stevens is very generous in his support for this and she did not support it because she did not believe in the thought if we don’t try someone else will get it. Commissioner Smith stated the in-kind money is $33,000 for salaries and $19,000 for fringes and that says they are very well paid.
C. Crystal Lake Community Center - Commissioner Frank Smith
1. Motion by Commissioner Smith, supported by Commissioner Stevens to approve retaining Peter Cohl as counsel to review the YMCA/CLCC lease at a cost of $165/hour (expected to take 2 hours).
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners:
Wender Aye
Stevens Aye
Smith Aye
Martin Aye
Degenaer Jr. Aye Motion Carried.
Commissioner Smith stated the Board has all the faith in the Prosecutors Office but this needs someone who specializes in this type of lease and this is who the prosecutor suggested.
Motion by Commissioner Stevens, supported by Commissioner Smith to set a meeting for Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss the YMCA Lease. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
2. Motion by Commissioner Smith, supported by Commissioner Martin to approve transferring $15,000 from Contingency to the Crystal Lake Community Center to cover open payables. Roll Call Vote: Commissioners:
Degenaer Jr. Aye
Martin Aye
Smith Aye
Stevens Aye
Wender Aye Motion Carried.
D. Six County Employment Alliance Commissioner Frank Smith - No Report
E. Planning and Zoning Committee - Commissioner Joe Stevens
- Planning Commission meeting minutes of 8/26/10.
- Conservation District meeting minutes of 8/17/10.
F. DHS/Community Services Agencies - Commissioner Smith
Commissioner Smith stated a big part of the Department of Human Services Committee’s responsibility is Pinecrest. He stated they will be asking for a modest amount of money for foster children.
G. Dickinson-Iron Health Department - Commissioner Smith
- Health Dept. Board meeting minutes of 8/25/10.
H. Northpointe - Commissioner Ann Martin - No Report
I. Pinecrest - Commissioner John Degenaer, Jr.
- Pinecrest Board meeting minutes of 7/22/10.
J. Equalization Committee - Commissioner John Degenaer, Jr. - No Report
K. Building & Supply/Real Estate-Remodeling- Commissioner Smith - No Report
L. Public Safety and Judiciary - Commissioner Henry Wender - No Report
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M. Parks Committee - Commissioner Joe Stevens - No Report
N. Airport Committee - Commissioner Henry Wender
Commissioner Wender stated he was at a meeting and a metal roof was re-done with a rubber coating and it might be something to look into.
O. Fair Board - Commissioner John Degenaer, Jr. - No Report
P. Library Board - Commissioner Ann Martin
- Library Board meeting minutes of 9/14/10.
Q. Dickinson Partnership/Economic Dev. - Commissioner Joe Stevens
1. Motion by Commissioner Stevens, supported by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., to approve sending a letter of support for the Dickinson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority in their efforts to obtain a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
R. Employee Relations Committee - Commissioner Frank Smith - No Report
S. Dickinson County Hospital Committee - Commissioner Joe Stevens - No Report
T. Dickinson County Road Commission - Commissioner Henry Wender
- Road Commission meeting minutes of 9/8/10.
U. Construction Code Commission - Commissioner John Degenaer, Jr. - No Report
V Bay West Advisory Committee - Ann Martin - No Report
8. Citizens’ Time: (Limited to five minutes per person):
Chairman Wender opened the floor to Citizens’ Time and there was no participation.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS & OLD BUSINESS: - Commissioner Martin - None
10. PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS: - Commissioner Martin - None
11. Motion by Commissioner Smith, supported by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., to accept committee reports and Correspondence and Place on File. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
12. Controller’s Report: None
13 Commissioners’ Personal Privilege.
Commissioner Stevens stated the Art Grants are available again until November 1, 2010 from CUPPAD.
He stated the State of Michigan has taken $208,000,000 from the School Fund and put it into the General Fund.
He stated this has to stop.
Commissioner Martin stated she thought someone should attend the County Land Bank meeting in Marquette.
Commissioner Wender stated he is a no vote on the land bank and will not attend the meeting.
14. Motion by Commissioner Stevens, supported by Commissioner Degenaer Jr., to adjourn, Subject to Call of Chairman at 6:59P.M.
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Henry Wender, Chairman Dolly L. Cook, County Clerk