Board of Commissioners Minutes
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

THIS BEING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON SEPTEMBER 2, 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: Jeff Matthews (District 2), Robert Cudney (District 3), John Moehring (District 4), Patricia Schmidt (District 5).

Commissioners Absent: Roberta Roulo (District 1).

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The agenda for today's meeting approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

August 19, 2009 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

August 19, 2009 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Randy McQuiston – why aren’t the BOC minutes published in the newspaper?

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Matthews – Parks and Recreation, Iosco County Recreation Plan.
Next meeting 9/25/09 @ 10:00 a.m.

Commissioner Schmidt – EMCOG – Energy efficiency- bulk ordering of copy paper/lights.

Resolutions read by Commissioner Cudney and Matthews.

Iosco Transit Corporation – Authorize Pauline Ferns and Robert Cudney to execute the Iosco Transit Project Authorizations as approved on August 19, 2009. 09-127

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

Set the Public Hearing for the Truth in Taxation for September 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. 09-128

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

Authorize Sue Warr to attend the JJAM Conference 9/30/09 – 10/2/09. 09-129

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

Approve the Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement contract for the Friend of the Court. 09-130

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

Resolution to accept the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. 09-131

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

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of the meeting held on August 19, 2009. 09-132

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

Approve the Resolution for Changing MERS Benefits for the Emergency Medical Service Employees pursuant to Union Contract. 09-133

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

MISCELLANEOUS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Randy McQuiston – what is the benefit change for EMS Retirement?

COMMUNICATIONS

In box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
September 16, 2009.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

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

Absent: Roulo.

Also Present: Holly Nelson, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle, Allan MacGregor, Elite Shellenbarger, Doreen Dewald, Bob Koenig, Randy McQuiston,

Meeting called to order at 9:43a.m.

Robert Koenig, Jail Administrator, re: Part-time Corrections Officer.

The Jail Administrator requests that the ORV/Marine part-time officer be utilized as a part-time correction officer in the jail as needed. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Matthews supporting to recommend that the full board authorize the use of a part-time correction officer as needed. All ayes, motion carried.

Administrative Report.

Budget Amendments:

Capital Improvement Construction: Increase #458-458-688.00 $610,000.00
  Increase #458-458-701.00 $610,000.00

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

Medical Care Facility – Alzheimer’s Increase #348-348-699.00 $735,174.69
  Increase #348-348-701.00 $735,174.69

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

Garage Doors at Jail - Two garage doors at the jail are wooden and beyond repair. The jail administrator has submitted three bids for two 9’ x 8’ metal doors installed. The low bid of $2,034.00 is by Quality Garage Doors of West Branch, followed by Northeastern Window & Door of Harrisville with $2,391.00, and Overhead Door Co. of Alpena at $2,395.00. Motion by Matthews with Schmidt supporting to recommend that the low bid be accepted. All ayes, motion carried.

Cooperative Extension Conference – travel will be for Linda Stemen, 4-H Youth Educator and Bill Carpenter, Director. The conference is in East Lansing, October 13 through 15. The total cost will be $887.00 to be charged to the Cooperative Extension travel line item #101-289-861.00. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Any other matters.

Elite Shellenbarger – Proposed 2010 General Fund Budgets. Elite has met with several Department Heads and the budget is close to being balanced. Information only.

Emergency Medical Service – proposed construction for Grant Township location.

Eight bids were received with Kasuba Builders being the low bidder in the amount of $103,200.00. After discussion a motion by Matthews with Schmidt supporting to recommend that Kasuba be awarded the bid. All ayes, motion carried.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk – Board of Canvassers Election to be held at the next full Board of Commissioners meeting.

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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