Board of Commissioners Minutes
AUGUST 4, 2010

THIS BEING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON AUGUST 4, 2010 PURSUANT TO PUBLISHED SCHEDULE.

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This being the regular session, the meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by the Chairman, Robert Cudney.

Commissioners Present: Roberta Roulo (District 1), Jeff Matthews (District 2), Robert Cudney (District 3), John Moehring, (District 4), Patricia Schmidt (District 5).

Commissioners Absent: None.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The agenda for today's meeting approved with additions.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

July 21, 2010 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

July 21, 2010 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Terry

OLD BUSINESS

9:45 a.m. Public Hearing – 911 Service Plan

Amend the 911 Service Plan to increase 7 member board to 9 – add EMS and Fire Representatives. 10-107

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

NEW BUSINESS

Presentation of awards to the current Sheriff MacGregor and past sheriff Fischer (Wife) for Operation Life Saver.

Introduction of Mr. Dana McGrew – Superintendent at the IRESA. Replaced Mr. Caldwell upon his retirement.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Roulo submitted a resolution to accept the CDBG Housing Grant. 10-108

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Commissioner Matthews – Parks and Recreation Plan approved by the Parks Board. The next step is to request full Board of Commissioners to review for adoption.

Resolutions read by Chairman Cudney:

Authorize the Jail Administrator to hire three part-time Correction Officers at $10.00 per hour. 10-109

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Extend the Jail Nurse Contract through December 31, 2010. 10-110

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Accept the DNRE grant of $19,500.00 for the purchase of a boat motor and trailer and approve the budget amendment to increase revenue and capital outlay. 10-111

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Approve an amendment to the Great West Retirement System policy and authorize Shellenbarger to execute on behalf of the County. 10-112

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Authorize the Equalization Director to attend the GIS Conference in September. 10-113

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Approve the attendance of Linda Stemen at a conference on August 7 and August 20. 10-114

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Option I “25 Percent Payment Amount” - National Forest Revenues. 10-115

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Approve Commissioners salaries and per diems through July 21, 2010. 10-116

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of July 7, 2010. 10-117

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

Accept the high bid amounts for the sale of vehicles from the Sheriff’s Department. 10-118

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.

MISCELLANEOUS

Cudney handed out pamphlets from Michigan Works 7B.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

COMMUNICATIONS

In Box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. August 4, 2010.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

AUGUST 4, 2010

Commissioners Present: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt.

Absent: None

Also Present: Nancy Huebel, Oscoda Press – Holly Nelson, Elite Shellenbarger, Allan MacGregor, Ralph Boudreau, Randy McQuiston, Diana McQuiston, Linda Valent, Ericka Earl, Gary Adams and Jozef Drozdowska.

Meeting called to order at 9:55 a.m.

Gary Adams, Drain Commissioner – Floyd Lake Assessment Roll Resolution

Upon a presentation and review of the proposed resolution regarding the Floyd Lake Assessment, there was a motion made by Roulo requesting that the draft resolution with the addition of “and repairs” be presented to the full board at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Motion by Roulo with Moehring supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Mike Strader and Kelli Davis, MERS Actuarial Presentation

Information Only – 2009 MERS Actuarial presented and discussed with the Committee of the Whole.

Elite Shellenbarger, Administrator’s Report

Family Court – Conference Request

A letter was received from Carla Grezeszak, Family Division Administrator, requesting the authorization for Sue Warr, Probation Officer, to attend a conference in September. It is recommended that $375.00 be transferred from 101-890-955.00, Contingency to 101-133-863.00, Conferences & Seminars.

Motion by Matthews with Moehring supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

District Court – Capital Outlay Request

A letter was received from Jennifer Huebel, District Court Administrator/Magistrate requesting the authorization to purchase 2 personal computers to replace 2 that have become non-functioning. It is recommended that $1,958.66 be transferred from 101-890-955.00, Contingency to 101-136-979.00, Capital Outlay – Equipment.

Motion by Moehring with Matthews supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Iosco Transit Corporation – Pauline Ferns

Ms. Ferns is requesting that the Iosco Transit Corporation be given authorization to apply for the $10,000.00 federal maintenance grant and that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Robert Cudney, be authorized to sign said grant.

Motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Medical Examiner – Information Only.

Mr. Shellenbarger informed the Board that he met with the Medical Examiner, Dr. Sharma, and various other individuals regarding the medical examiner rules and procedures, autopsies and billings. Other possible solutions to the budget shortfall were discussed and are as follows: a public morgue at the TSJH, transporting by ambulance, deputizing EMT’s as assistant ME’s, and flat transport fees. Mr. Shellenbarger informed the Board that a budget amendment will have to be made later in the year to the medical examiner budget.

Any other matters.

2010-11 Secondary Road Patrol Grant – Ralph Boudreau

Mr. Boudreau requests the authorization to apply for the 2010-11 Secondary Road Patrol Grant (one deputy) and that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Robert Cudney, be given authority to sign said grant.

Motion by Matthews with Moehring supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

County Flag – Commissioner Roulo

Commissioner Roulo questioned the County Clerk regarding the progress with regards to the creation of the County flag. After discussing the matter, it was requested that the designs be brought back to the next COW meeting.

Shared Services/Intergovernmental Council – Commissioner Schmidt

Commissioner Schmidt discussed the creation of an Iosco County Intergovernmental Council/Shared Services. It was requested by Commissioner Schmidt that the members think about the idea and whether Iosco County would like to create a council. She will also be seeking feedback from other government officials, etc. regarding the issue. She would like this matter to be on the agenda for the next COW meeting. Commissioner Schmidt will also check into the Open Meetings Act and any ramifications that it may have regarding “all” commissioners attending meetings of said council.

Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (Building & Safety) – Commissioner Moehring

Commissioner Moehring requested a resolution assuring the USWA Union that the Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector will be put back to full-time status if the Building Department is financially able and that the Board would hold bi-annual reviews of the financial status regarding the Building Department. Mr. Shellenbarger stated that the financial stability of the department is already reviewed on a monthly basis and that the letter from the Department Head already addressed the issue of the possibility of the employee’s return to full-time status if financially able to do so.

No action was taken.

Claims and Accounts reviewed and approved with any exceptions noted.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned in the a.m.

Respectfully,

Nancy J. Huebel
Iosco County Clerk

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