The Meeting Was Called to Order by Chairperson Mark Young

December 11, 20171

The regular meeting of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners was held in the Willard P. Harris Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, in the City of Flint, County of Genesee, State of Michigan, on Monday, December 11, 2017, commencing at 9:07 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Young.

ROLL CALL:

The following members were present:

District #1, Bryant W. Nolden; #2, Brenda Clack; #3, Ellen Ellenburg; #4 Kim Courts;

#5, Mark Young;#6, Drew Shapiro; #7, Martin L. Cousineau; #8, Ted Henry; #9, David W. Martin

Absent: None

INVOCATION:

The Invocation was given by Brenda Clack, Commissioner of the 2ndDistrict.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ted Henry, Commissioner of the 8th District.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved to approve proposed Proceedings of the Board for the November 20, 2017 meeting, as printed.

Supported by Commissioner Kim Courts. Carried

PUBLIC ADDRESS:

David Miller, County Road Commissioner, thanked the Board for allowing him to serve for 33 years and stated that he enjoyed the time that he served on various committees. He wished everyone on the Board best wishes and he hoped that things can get turned around from all of the negativity surrounding the Road Commission.

CommissionerNolden asked if Mr. Miller was resigning from his positionas a commissioneron the GCRC.

Chairperson Young stated yes. He stated that Mr. Miller submitted his letter of resignation effective today; therefore, Resolution, item number B6as printed, needed to be removed from the agenda and would be replaced with a new one.

Commissioner Nolden asked if there was anyone that would like to be appointed to the GCRC position.

Chairperson Young stated that Shirley Kautman-Jones was recommended by several commissioners and that he will entertain a motion for her appointment as Resolution, item number B6.

Commissioner Ted Henry moved to amend Resolution, item number B6, as printed on the agenda.

Supported by Commissioner Ellen Ellenburg.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION:

YEAS: Bryant W. Nolden, Brenda Clack, Ellen Ellenburg, Kim Courts, Mark Young, Drew Shapiro, Martin L. Cousineau, Ted Henry, David W. Martin

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

TOTAL YEAS: 9 TOTAL NAYS: 0 TOTAL VOTES CAST: 9 Carried

COMMUNICATIONS:

Ed Noyola, Deputy Director, County Road Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the Board regarding “County Road Commissions: Duties and Responsibilities”.

Sheriff Robert Pickell addressed the Board and gave an update on the building closure procedures during inclement weather.

Paul Wallace, Director of Animal Control, advised the Board that Animal Control received the Pet Fund AllianceOutside the Box Award. He also stated that he would like to recommend a lifesaving award to two Animal Control Officers who provided assistance to an elderly lady while out patrolling. He stated that the lady had fallen in her drivewaywhile trying to get into her truckand broke her hip.

REPORTS:

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved that the following Resolution, item number B1, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Kim Courts. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-606)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the 2017 Tax Apportionment Report for Genesee County (the “Apportionment Report”), which sets forth the various rates, millages, levies, valuations, assessments, and apportionments for Genesee County and was approved and incorporated by reference into Resolution no. 17-505 by this Board at its meeting on October 23, 2017, is hereby amended due to (1) the correction of the millage rate levy for special education submitted by the Shiawassee Intermediate School District affecting the units of Argentine, Clayton, and Gaines, resulting in the substitution of the following revised pages: pages 2, 6, and 18; and (2) the revised Special Assessment Totals of several local units of government resulting in the substitution of the following revised pages: pages 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 18, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 48.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Director shall transmit forthwith to each assessing officer of each assessing unit in Genesee County a certified copy of this Resolution and the herein amended 2017 Genesee County Tax Apportionment Report.

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Attachment

(A copy of the 2017 Tax Apportionment Report for Genesee County is on file with the official records of this Board meeting.)

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved that the following Resolution, item number B2, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Ellen Ellenburg. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-607)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that a meeting of the Board is called, scheduled, and noticed for Monday, January 8, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Willard P. Harris Auditorium, Third Floor, Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan, and this Board’s Coordinator shall prepare and post the notice in accordance with state law and county practice.

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Commissioner Martin asked if the meetings would be every other Monday. Josh Freeman, Board Coordinator, stated that they will be every 2nd and 4th Monday.

Commissioner Nolden asked if Resolution item numbers, B3,B4, and B5 can be moved together. Brian MacMillan, Corporation Counsel, stated that it was the Board’s decision.

Commissioner Nolden moved that the following Resolutions, item numbers B3, B4, and B5, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Kim Courts.

Commissioner Henry asked if the floor should be open for additional nominations. Chairperson Young stated that he had no objection either way.

Commissioner Nolden withdrew his motion.

Commissioner Henry made a friendly amendment to open the floor for additional nominations.

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden accepted the friendly amendment to open the floor for additional nominations for positions on the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board.

Supported by Commissioner Kim Courts. Carried

Chairperson Young announced that John Jelinek and Elizabeth Murphy needed to be reappointed as members of the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board for a two-year term, expiring October 31, 2019, and that all applicant names be placed into nomination.

Chairperson Young announced that Rick Youngs needed to be appointed as a member of the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board for a two-year term, expiring October 31, 2019, and that all applicant names be placed into nomination.

Chairperson Young called for further nominations three times. There being none, Chairperson declared nominations closed.

Chairperson Young announced that JohnJelinek and Elizabeth Murphy have been reappointed and Rick Youngs has been appointed to the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board.

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved that the following Resolution, item number B3, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner David W. Martin. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-608)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners (“this Board”) is authorized to appoint a member to the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board when an appointment term ends or a vacancy occurs; and

WHEREAS, current board member Mr. John Jelinek’s term expired on October 31, 2017, requiring this Board to fill the position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Mr. John Jelinek to be a member of the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board for a two-year term commencing November 1, 2017, and expiring October 31, 2019, having found that Mr. Jelinek satisfies the requirements set by this Board’s Appointment Policy Resolution, no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointee is subject to removal by this Board pursuant to Resolution no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

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Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved that the following Resolution, item number B4, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner David W. Martin. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-609)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

WHEREAS, current board member Ms. Elizabeth Murphy’s term expired on October 31, 2017, requiring this Board to fill the position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Ms. Elizabeth Murphy to be a member of the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board for a two-year term commencing November 1, 2017, and expiring October 31, 2019, having found that Ms. Murphy satisfies the requirements set by this Board’s Appointment Policy Resolution, no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointee is subject to removal by this Board pursuant to Resolution no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved that the following Resolution, item number B5, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner David W. Martin. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-610)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

WHEREAS, current board member Mr. Gary Huffman’s term expired on October 31, 2017, requiring this Board to fill the position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Rick Youngs to be a member of the Bishop International Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board for a two-year term commencing on the date of this resolution, December 11, 2017, and expiring October 31, 2019, having found that Mr. Youngs satisfies the requirements set by this Board’s Appointment Policy Resolution, no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointee is subject to removal by this Board pursuant to Resolution no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

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Commissioner David W. Martin moved that the following Resolution, item number B6, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden

Chairperson Young announced that one appointment needed to be made to the Genesee County Road Commission and that all applicant names be placed into nomination.

Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden moved to nominate Shirley Kautman-Jones to the Genesee County Road Commission, as a commissioner, for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Supported by Commissioner Kim Courts.

Chairperson Young called for further nominations three times. There being none, Chairperson declared nominations closed.

Roll Call Vote on Motion:

YEAS: Bryant W. Nolden, Brenda Clack, Ellen Ellenburg, Kim Courts, Mark Young, Drew Shapiro, Martin L. Cousineau, Ted Henry, David W. Martin

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

TOTAL VOTES CAST: 9 TOTAL YEAS: 9 TOTAL NAYS: 0 Carried

Chairperson Young announced that Shirley Kautman-Jones has been appointed to the Genesee County Road Commission, as a commissioner,for a term expiring December 21, 2018.

RESOLUTION (17-611)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners (“this Board”) is authorized to appoint a member to the Genesee County Board of County Road Commissioners when an appointment term ends or a vacancy occurs; and

WHEREAS, current appointed Genesee County Road Commissioner Mr. David L. Miller resigned from his appointment effective December 11, 2017, requiring this Board to fill the position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Ms. Shirley Kautman-Jones to be a member of the Genesee County Board of County Road Commissioners to serve out the remainder of Mr. Miller’s term expiring December 31, 2020, having found that Ms. Kautman-Jones satisfies the requirements set by this Board’s Appointment Policy Resolution, no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointee is subject to removal by this Board pursuant to Resolution no. 02-124, as amended by Resolution no. 17-487, and any relevant statutory authority. See MCL 224.6(4) and MCL 46.11(n).

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Commissioner Martin stated that he continues to get communications that are exciting for the continued growth of the county. He stated that the installation of officers for the Fellowship Lodge will be held at the Masonic Temple on December 12th at 7:00 p.m.

Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F1, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Ted Henry. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-612)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

Plante Moran-Project support - 25% discount $ 5,135.25
CGI-Balance of Invoice-312042895 1,708.80
CGI-Invoice-312042648 5,462.87
MMSA-SaaS 2017 – 18 fees 912,000.00
CGI-Invoice-312043882 250,000.00

$1,174,306.92

(a copy of the memorandum request dated November 16, 2017, and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the November 20, 2017, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).

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Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F2, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Brenda Clack. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-613)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Controller to authorize updating the County’s Ethics Policy by incorporating a County-wide conflict of interest policy into the current ethics policy, said update being necessary to comply with federal law related to the administration of federal grant awards, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request dated November 7, 2017, and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the November 20, 2017, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached document titled Code of Ethics for Genesee County Government, is hereby adopted, effective immediately, and all other resolutions and policies regarding ethics previously adopted by this Board are rescinded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board’s Coordinator is directed to distribute a copy of the newly adopted policy to all county departments.

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Attachment

Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F3, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Ted Henry. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-614)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, ratifies the expedited action taken on November 20, 2017, by the Finance Committee of this Board approving the request by the Controller to authorize engaging Harris Enterprise (GEMS) to upgrade, enhance, and stabilize the GEMS platform, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, in order to complete the FYE 2016-17 financial closing, prepare the CAFR and the A-133 Single Audit Report, and prepare for the annual audit (a copy of the memorandum request dated November 14, 2017, being on file with the official records of the November 20, 2017, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board), and this Board’s Chairperson is authorized to execute any necessary agreement related to this upgrade on behalf of Genesee County.

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Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F4, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Ted Henry. Carried

(Motion carried 8-1 with Commissioner Nolden voting no.)

RESOLUTION (17-615)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Controller to authorize exploring lease financing and other viable purchasing solutions to replace the County’s aging vehicle stock is approved (a copy of the memorandum request dated November 16, 2017, being on file with the official records of the November 20, 2017, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).

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Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F5, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.

Supported by Commissioner Martin L. Cousineau. Carried

RESOLUTION (17-616)

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, ratifies the expedited action taken on November 20, 2017, by the Finance Committee of this Board approving the request by the Controller to authorize accepting the responses to Request for Proposal no. 17-126 for 2018 municipal vehicles and awarding the bid to Hank Graff (a copy of the memorandum request dated November 16, 2017, and bid tabulation being on file with the official records of the November 20, 2017, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).

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Commissioner Kim Courts moved that the following Resolution, item number F6, as printed on the agenda, be adopted.