Board of Commissioners Minutes
FEBRUARY 4, 2009

THIS BEING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON FEBRUARY 4, 2009 PURSUANT TO PUBLISHED SCHEDULE.

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

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

Commissioners Absent: None.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The agenda for today's meeting approved with additions.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

January 21, 2009 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

January 21, 2009 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Cudney –Michigan Works handout.
Commissioner Schmidt –Appointment to the Rural Development Task Force (USDA Grant).
Commissioner Roulo – attended the Michigan Association of Counties meeting.

Tax Allocation Appointment – appoint Neal Miller for one year. 09-017

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

District Court - Part-time warrant officer. 09-018

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

District Court – Michigan Works Mentor Program. 09-019

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

Approve Jail Tasers and amend budget. 09-020

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

Approve Jail Medical Services Agreement – Dr. Sharma. 09-021

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

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of the meeting held on January 21, 2009. 09-022

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

MISCELLANEOUS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Randy McQuiston, Burleigh Township – Stimulus Package – request for funds. Article in newspaper
on ORV to harsh.

COMMUNICATIONS

In box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
February 18, 2009.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

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

Absent: None.

Also Present: Holly Nelson, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle, Elite Shellenbarger, Laverne Chandler, Robert Koenig, Joe Czaika, Randy McQuiston, Allan MacGregor, Doreen Dewald, Mindy Schirmer.

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

Administrators Report.

Building Authority – Medical Care Facility.

Shellenbarger indicated that the Building Authority will be meeting to discuss the re-issuance of the bond which was issued in 2000 for the Medical Care Alzheimer’s Facility. If the Building Authority and the Iosco County Board of Commissioners approve the re-issuance of the bonds for the Medical Care Facility it will save the Iosco County tax payers roughly half a million dollars over the term of the bond. Information at this time.

BS&A Software – Equalization.

BS & A provided a proposal for to the County for a software program to be used by the Equalization Department for the appraisal studies of properties. After discussion a motion by Matthews with Moehring supporting to recommend that $9,000.00 be transferred from Appropriations #101-996- 999.24 to Equalization #101-225-978.00 for the purchase of the BS & A Software, upgrade one personal computer and purchase one new personal computer.

Jail Administrator – deep fat fryer for jail kitchen.

Koenig advised that the deep fat fryer in the jail kitchen is no longer serviceable and he has researched various companies and products and requests that the full Board of Commissioners authorize the purchase of a deep fat fryer in the amount of $1,269.58 from Big Tray. Further, that the funds be charged to the current jail budget #101-351-932.00. After discussion a motion by Matthews with Moehring supporting to recommend that the full board authorize the purchase. All ayes, motion carried.

Jail Administrator – Camera Security System.

Koenig advised that he is in the process of securing bids for a camera security system which will provide security in the jail, courtroom and hallways. Koenig advised the committee of possible grants through MMRMA as well as other potential grants to be used towards this project. Koenig was looking for direction from the committee on whether he should pursue this project any further. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Roulo supporting to have Koenig continue to gather information, research grants and get prices on the Camera Security System. All ayes, motion carried.

County Flags.

The committee reviewed the image of a flag provided by Fred’s Flags and after discussion the committee authorized a one time $45.00 art charge for the flag. Motion by Matthews with Moehring supporting.

Any other matters.

Commissioner Matthews discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission and indicated that Wade –Trim is working with the commission to update the Parks and Recreation Commission Master Plan. The Plan is necessary to be eligible to apply for grants.

ORV Ordinance – Matthews advised of legal opinion from Michigan Association of Counties.

Commissioner Schmidt discussed the Corsair Trail Council Grant request and recommends that the full Board of Commissioners support the resolution. Motion by Schmidt with Matthews supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Matthews introduced Lynn Benjamin the new District Health Department #2 Health Officer.
Matthews introduced Ed Beckley Jr. a Reno Township Board Trustee and groomer of the snowmobile trails.

Schmidt regarding the brainstorming idea exchange.

Mathews asked the members for any new ideas for projects for the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Schmidt – idea of joining Develop Iosco. $200.00 or $15.00 with 40 hours of work. Schmidt suggested taking turns attending the meetings.

Claims and Accounts reviewed and approved with the noted exceptions.

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

Respectfully,

Mindy J. Schirmer
Administrative Assistant

 

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