Board of Commissioners Minutes
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

THIS BEING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON SEPTEMBER 17, 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: 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 as presented.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

September 3, 2008 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

September 3, 2008 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Home Builders Association, President – Jonathon Schirmer, re: Building Department.
Bob Brugger, Builder re: Building Department
David Dailey – Oscoda Home Center/Builder, re: Building Department.
Jim Russo – Russo Engineering, re: Building Department
Scott Samotis, Contractor – re: Building Department

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

10:00 a.m. Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation (Equalization)

Comments – Doreen Dewald, Equalization Director
Jim Smiley – Iosco County Commission on Aging
Bill Steel – Iosco County resident
Jeff Matthews – general comments
Elite Shellenbarger – County Treasurer – Explanation of levies/percentages
Mike Barrows – EMS millage

Truth in Taxation - authorize the maximum levy. 08-125

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Moehring – District Health Department #2 re: Health Director

Commissioner Matthews – Parks and Recreation ORV Ordinance – special meetings.

Approve the Cooperative Reimbursement Contract for the Prosecuting Attorney. 08-126

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

Approve the Cooperative Reimbursement Contract for the Friend of the Court. 08-127

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

Remove the Deputy Register of Deeds from the union. 08-128

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

Set the Deputy Register of Deeds wages at $32,716.00 effective September 29, 2008. 08-129

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

Approve Commissioners salaries and per diems through September 17, 2008. 08-130

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

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of September 3, 2008. 08-131

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 10:28 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
October 1, 2008.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

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

Absent: None

Also Present: Elite Shellenbarger, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle, Matt Holtcamp, Nick Bernelis, Mike Barrow, Holly Nelson, Doreen Dewald

Meeting called to order at 10:35 a.m.

Emergency Medical Service Monthly Report.

The committee reviewed the monthly report for August for the Emergency Medical Service.

A request to allow the maximum levy for millage for the EMS was discussed and with a motion by Matthews and Moehring supporting the committee recommends to the full board that EMS be authorized to levy the maximum allowable amount. All ayes, motion carried.

Administrator’s Report.

Budget Amendments: The E-911 wireless training budget for 2008 inadvertently did not include an amount in appropriations on the expense side. It is recommended that the expense line item #209-209-701.00 be revised to read $10,000.00 equaling the budgeted revenue. Motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to authorize the budget amendment. All ayes, motion carried.

Moehring moved with Roulo supporting to recommend that the Public Safety budget for 2008 be amended by increasing the transfer-in line item #212-212- 699.00 by $2,500.00 and increasing Building and Grounds line item #212-212- 808.00 by $2,500.00 to facilitate yard maintenance and snow removal.
81st District Court Administrator. It is recommended that a separate line item be established in the 2009 budget at an annual salary of $49,500.00. The salary will be shared with Alcona, Arenac, and Oscoda Counties based on a three year average percentage of case loads. The current percentage for Iosco is 42%. After discussion a motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to recommend to the full board the budget revision and annual salary of $49,500.00 effective 1/1/09. All ayes, motion carried.

District Court Magistrate. It is recommended that a line item be established for 2009 for Magistrate. This is requested as a means to separate the responsibilities of a four county administrator and magistrate for Iosco County. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Roulo supporting to create a line item for magistrate at $10,000.00 per year. All ayes, motion carried.

District Court – Part-time Administrative Assistant. It is recommended that a line item be established in the 2009 budget for a part-time administrative assistant for the District Court. The individual will work 17.5 hours per week at an hourly rate of $12.25. The paying county for this position will be Alcona. Iosco’s share of the projected annual cost of $11,150.00 is approximately $4,700.00.

Prosecuting Attorney – Crime Victims Rights seminar.

The Prosecuting Attorney indicated that Chris Roulo will be attending a Crime Victims Rights seminar at no cost to the county. Motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to authorize her attendance at the seminar at no cost to the county. All ayes, motion carried.

A draft copy of the proposed 2009 budget was presented to the full board for review. Information only at this time.

Commissioner Schmidt requested a clarification of how an item can be placed on the agenda for meetings. After discussion it was agreed that the request is to be submitted to the Board’s Administrative Assistant, the County Administrator or the Board Chairman.

Any other matters.

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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