Board of Commissioners Minutes
MAY 7, 2008

THIS BEING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON MAY 7, 2008 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: Robert 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

April 16, 2008 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

April 16, 2008 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Roger Kilbury – Sunrise Side Trailblazers/Hale Area Trailbusters

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

License Agreement – MPSCS, 911. Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement. 08-078

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Moehring – Homeland Security Classes
Commissioner Matthews – District Health Department #2

Authorize the Clerk to fill the vacant Civil/General Clerk position. 08-079

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

Revise the 911 budget by $10,000.00 for renovations. 08-080

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

Approve contract with Elite Shellenbarger for administrative services. 08-081

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

Accept Statutory Finance minutes of April 16, 2008. 08-082

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

MISCELLANEOUS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

COMMUNICATIONS

In box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
May 21, 2008.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
 

MAY 7, 2008

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

Absent: None.

Also Present: Elite Shellenbarger, Holly Nelson, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle

Meeting called to order at 10:28 a.m.

Michigan Association of Counties – membership dues.

The Committee discussed the Michigan Association of Counties and the membership of Iosco County. The committee is waiting for a list of programs offered and the amount of annual dues. After discussion a motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to recommend that the county join the Michigan Association of Counties. All ayes, motion carried

Administrator’s Report.

Carol Haglund requests permission to attend the Michigan Juvenile Register Conference on June 18, 19 and 20 in Traverse City. Lodging for two nights will be $99.36 and the conference fee is $75.00.

Probate Court Conference Request – Mary Windsor requests permission to attend the Probate Register Conference in Traverse City on June 18, 19 and 20. The conference fee is $75.00 and the room will be shared with Carol Haglund. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting to recommend that the full board authorize the transfer of $249.36 from Contingency #101-890-955.00 and increase Family Court #101-133-863.00 by $124.68 and Probate Court #101-148-863.00 by $124.68. All ayes, motion carried.

Delinquent Tax Fund.

Shellenbarger presented a Delinquent Tax Fund report from March, 2007 through March, 2008. The committee reviewed the report and after discussion and upon recommendation from Shellenbarger a motion was made by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to transfer in $300,000 from the Revolving Delinquent Tax Fund to the general fund #101-253-699.00. All ayes, motion carried.

Any Other Matters.

Correspondence from the under-sheriff reference the 2008 Marine Program.
The request is to hire Michael Wright and Jo Hasler under the grant program. In the past the resolution stated temporary, part-time, seasonal, however, at the end of last season one of the employees filed for unemployment benefits and was awarded the same. The budget did not include the funding for the cost of the unemployment benefits and this issue needs to be addressed. Commissioner Matthews suggested that the same officer be utilized for the ORV Grant possibly eliminating the unemployment issue. The committee would like the administrator to follow-up with the under-sheriff for any possible resolutions to the unemployment issue. After discussion the committee agreed to move to the full board with a motion by Matthews and Schmidt supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Commissioner Matthews discussed the Health Officer Employee complaint form and whether the county has a policy or pathway for complaints. The Board of Commissioners, Personnel Policy, is in place. Information only.

Commissioner Matthews requested an update from Mr. Shellenbarger on the Sawyer Canoe Building. Shellenbarger explained that the Economic Development Commission received bids for the razing of the building, John Henry will be the contractor for this project.

Claims and Accounts reviewed and approved with the noted exceptions.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully,

Mindy J. Schirmer
Administrative Assistant
 

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