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),
Patricia Schmidt (District 5).

Commissioners Absent: None.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The agenda for today's meeting approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

September 2, 2009 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

September 2, 2009 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jim Smiley – Iosco County Commission on Aging-request the board NOT reduce the millage.
Ken Douglas – comments re: tax levy and state of the economy.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Iosco Poverty Initiative Group – Karen Hobbs, Farrah Rose Eagel, Teresa Tokarczyk.

Board of Canvassers – Election. McCready and Arseneau elected. 09-134

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

Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation – comments from Ken Douglas. Closed at 10:02 a.m.

Truth in Taxation Resolution read by Commissioner Moehring to approve the 2009
property tax levy. 09-135

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

Resolution presented by Commissioner Cudney to approve Commission on Aging increase
levy only. An amendment presented by Matthews was approved to include the Medical Care
Facility. Schmidt moved to include everything else and died for lack of support. Schmidt
moved to exclude ambulance and operating and increase everything else and died for lack of
support. 09-136

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

Resolution re-introduced to approve the 2009 property tax levy. 09-137

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Schmidt – September 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Port of Call Study/East Tawas
Council Chambers.

Municipal Employees Retirement Services – Resolution defining a day of work or hours. 09-138

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

Approve hiring part-time correction officer, Thomas Forton. 09-139

Carried on the following roll call: Ayes: Roulo, Matthews, Cudney, Moehring
and Schmidt. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Approve Capital Improvement budget revisions. 09-140

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

Approve Iosco County Medical Care Facility, Alzheimer’s budget revision. 09-141

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

Approve the installation of two garage doors – Jail Facility. 09-142

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

Approve the Cooperative Extension Director and 4-H Youth Educator to attend the
annual Extension Conference October 13-15, 2009. 09-143

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

Award bid to Kasuba Builders for Emergency Medical Service project in Grant
Township. 09-144

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

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of the meeting held on September 2, 2009. 09-145

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

Approve Commissioners salaries and per diems through September 16, 2009. 09-146

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Commissioner Schmidt – Truth in Taxation matters.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jack Zimmerman – supports Treasurer’s recommendations.
Jeff Jakubik comments re: cutting taxes.
Ken Douglas re: reduction in jail services/everyone should pay taxes.
Jim Smiley – question re: passage.

COMMUNICATIONS

In box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
October 7, 2009.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

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

Absent: None.

Also Present: News Herald, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle, Allan MacGregor, Elite Shellenbarger, Doreen Dewald, Carla Grezeszak, Bob Rae.

Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m.

Emergency Medical Service – monthly report for August.

The committee reviewed the monthly report as presented. Information only.

Bob Rae – 911 Proposed Union Agreement.

The proposed agreement for the 911 dispatchers presented for review. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting to recommend that the full board approve the proposed agreement. All ayes, motion carried.

Administrative Report –

RLF Annual Certification – EDA requirements for all RLF recipients requires the EDC and County Commissions to annually certify consistent operation with the policies and procedures established within the County RLF Plan. The EDC Commission unanimously approved the certification 9/10/09 and recommends that the full board approves the same. Motion by Moehring with Matthews supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Airport – request for Grant Consideration.

The current five-year plan on file with the MDOT includes a storage facility for snow removal equipment. A request to send a letter for a Grant with a 10% match of approximately $9,000 to $10,000 based on the total grant request of $90,000 to $100,000 presented for approval. Recommendation is to authorize the chairman to send a letter. After discussion a motion to approve a letter in support was offered and supported. All ayes, motion carried.

From Decisions to Actions – budget revision request.

The coordinator requests to transfer $2,230.00 from the Stipends Mentors line item #101-135-704.00 to Office Supplies 101-135-727.00 for the purchase of books. Recommendation is to authorize the purchase and transfer of funds. Motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting. All ayes, motion carried.

Prosecuting Attorney – Cooperative Reimbursement Contract.

The Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Prosecuting Attorney was reviewed and after discussion a motion by Moehring with Roulo supporting to recommend that the full board approve the Contract. All ayes, motion carried.

Floyd Lake – Amend resolution of July 1, 2009.

The committee reviewed the resolution dated July 1, 2009 and recommends the proposed changes. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting to amend the resolution as recommended by legal counsel. All ayes, motion carried.

Carla Grezeszak – Probate Officer vacant position.

The committee reviewed the request to fill the vacated Probate Officer position and after discussion a motion by Moehring with Matthews supporting to recommend that the position be posted and filled. All ayes, motion carried.

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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