Board of Commissioners Minutes
OCTOBER 1, 2008

THIS BEING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE IOSCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD AT THE COUNTY BUILDING IN TAWAS CITY ON OCTOBER 1, 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), Robert Cudney (District 3), John Moehring (District 4), and Patricia Schmidt (District 5).

Commissioners Absent: Jeff Matthews (District 2).

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The agenda for today's meeting approved with additions.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

September 17, 2008 approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

September 17, 2008 approved as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Millage Request – Iosco Medical Care Facility. Approve the request to levy millage rate. 08-132

Carried on the following roll call:
Ayes: Roulo, Moehring and Schmidt.
Nays: Cudney.
Absent: Matthews.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioners Moehring re: District Health Department #2 Health Officer.

Authorize Bill Carpenter to act as coordinator for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program on a temporary basis. 08-133

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

Authorize EMS to collect the maximum allowable millage for 2008. 08-134

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

Approve a budget revision for 911. 08-135

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

Approve revision for the Public Safety Budget. 08-136

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

Establish a line item in the District Court Budget for the District Court Administrator and set salary of $49,500.00 for 2009. 08-137

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

Establish line item for the District Court Magistrate - $10,000.00. 08-138

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

Establish a line item and authorize funding for a part-time administrative assistant for the District Court. 08-139

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

Authorize the Crime Victim Advocate to attend seminar. 08-140

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

Approve Statutory Finance minutes of September 17, 2008. 08-141

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

MISCELLANEOUS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

COMMUNICATIONS

In box.

ADJOURNMENT

The business for the day having been addressed, meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. October 15, 2008.

Nancy Huebel, County Clerk
Robert Cudney, Chairman

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Present: Commissioners: Roulo, Cudney, Moehring and Schmidt

Absent: Matthews

Also Present: Elite Shellenbarger, Nancy Huebel, Bonita Coyle, Holly Nelson, Bill Carpenter, Scott Samotis, Rory Smith, Lavern Chandler, Larry Rose

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

Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Update.

Bill Carpenter provided an update on the walk-through he did for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. The information Carpenter gather did not suggest that a county wide spray program was necessary this year and recommends that the issue be reviewed next year to see if it would be necessary at that time. Carpenter indicated that he would be willing to monitor the project in the summer of next year. Information only, no action taken at this time.

Building and Safety Department.

Rory Smith, Building Official, submitted an additional proposal for the Building Department along with the proposals previously provided to the committee for consideration and recommendation to the full Board. The proposal includes adjustments to the work week, car pooling, adding to the permit requirements along with increasing the permit fee schedules. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting to recommend that the fee schedule be approved as presented. All ayes, motion carried.

Administrator’s Report.

Budget Amendments:

  Increase Publication & Advertising #101-101-901.00 $250.00
  Increase Conferences & Seminars #101-101-863.00 $300.00
  Increase Legal Services #101-210-803.00 $10,000.00
  Overtime – Sheriff #101-301-706.01 $5,000.00
  Decrease Contingency #101-890-955.00  $15,550.00

After discussion a motion by Schmidt with Moehring supporting to recommend the budget revisions as presented.

Bids for County Audit:

Shellenbarger reviewed the bids received for the County Audit and recommends the low bidder of Stephenson, Gracik & Co. The bids received are as follows:

  Stephenson, Gracik & Co. 12/31/08 $24,500 $23,400
  325 Newman Street 12/31/09 $25,000 $24,400
  East Tawas, MI 48730 12/31/10 $25,600 $25,400
    12/31/11   $25,900
    12/31/12   $26,400
        __________
        $125,500
         
  Rehmann Robson 12/31/08 $28,900 $27,800
  5800 Gratiot Road 12/31/09 $29,500 $28,700
  Saginaw, MI 48638 12/31/10 $31,800 $29,400
    12/31/11   $30,800
    12/31/12   $30,900
        __________
        $147,600
         
  Abraham & Gaffney, P.C. 12/31/08 $30,500 $30,500
  3511 Coolidge Road 12/31/09 $31,700 $31,700
  East Lansing, MI 48823 12/31/10 $33,000 $33,000
    12/31/11   $34,400
    12/31/12   $35,900
        ___________
        $165,500

The cost of the 12/31/07 audit was $25,500. The five year bid by Stephenson, Gracik is an annual average of $25,100. Supplied references were checked and found to be satisfactory. It is recommended that the five year contract providing the annual audit to Iosco County be awarded to Stephenson, Gracik & Co. Shellenbarger disclosed the fact that this firm does his personal tax return as did Commissioner Moehring. After discussion a motion by Schmidt with Roulo supporting to recommend that the full board accept the bid for the County Audit from Stephenson, Gracik and Company as submitted. All ayes, motion carried.

RLF Plan Certification – The EDA requires the County EDC and Board of Commissioners to certify the RLF Plan annually with the required 9-30 status report. The proposed resolution supports the area’s current economic adjustment strategy and that the RLF is being operated in accordance with the RLF Plan. A copy of the plan and the current status of the RLF are enclosed for your review. Certification of the plan is recommended. Shellenbarger reviewed the financials for the fund and indicated that all but two loans are performing loans. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Roulo supporting to recommend that the plan certification be approved as presented. All ayes, motion carried.

Janitorial bids:

The current contract expires 10/31/08. Three bids were received and they are as follows:

  Alert Service $20,340.00
  501 Oceana Street  
  Oscoda, MI 48750  
     
  Stay Clean Janitorial $21,000.00
  209 East State Street  
  East Tawas, MI 48730  
     
  Rogers Carpet Cleaners $22,000.00
  204 Townline  
  Auburn, MI 48611  
     
  Huron Janitorial Services $22,200.00
  3285 M-65  
  Hale, MI 48739  

The contract requires proof of liability insurance and workers compensation along with background checks on all employees. After discussion a motion by Moehring with Schmidt supporting to recommend that the low bidder, Alert Janitorial Service, be accepted pending background checks. All ayes, motion carried.

Shellenbarger indicated that the General and Non General Funds are in draft form for review.

Any other matters.

It was noted that the November meeting is the day after the general election and after discussion a motion by Roulo with Schmidt supporting the committee recommends that the November 5, 2008 regular meeting be rescheduled for the following day, November 6, 2008 at the regular posted time. All yes, motion carried.

Claims and Accounts reviewed and approved with the noted exceptions.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

Respectfully,

Mindy J. Schirmer
Administrative Assistant

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