PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OATH OF OFFICE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Reorganizational Meeting

January 2, 2001

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APPOINTMENT OF A PARLIAMENTARIAN

DESIGNATION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES

DATES AND TIMES:

COMMUNICATIONS

APPOINTMENTS

OTHER MATTERS

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January 2, 2001

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PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 MINUTE LIMIT )

ADJOURNMENT

___________________________ ________________________________

LEROY KANGAS, CHAIRPERSON GERRY R. PELISSERO, COUNTY CLERK

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

February 14, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

February 14, 2001

5. Tom D’Innocenzo-Snowmobile Enforcement Program

(RE: January snowmobile enforcement report)

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried to receive the report and place it on file.

6. James Stingle-WUPPDR

(RE: new facility construction for Gogebic-Ontonagon

Community Action Agency)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried to receive the letter and place it on file.

7. Juliane Giackino- Administrator

(RE: Budget amendment for Fair Fund)

BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Original Previous Adjusted

101-901-965.19 $0.00 $0.00 ($90,000.00) ($90,000.00)

Appropriations

ROLL CALL

YES: (9) Bennetts, Pezzetti, Thomas, Lewinski, Wiemeri,

Koivisto, Peterson, Winkowski, Kangas

No: (0) None

Motion Carried

8. Wayne Groat-Gogebic County Prosecuting Attorney

(RE: School Liaison Program)

A motion was made by Bennetts, Supported by Peterson and carried to direct the Treasurer to transfer $13,000.00 from the Victims Rights fund into the revenue section of the School Liaison Program (101-000-548.00) to fund the months of July, August and September 2001. Approximately $13,000 will be needed to extend the Program until the new grant for the program takes effect October 2001.

9. Dick Bolen-Forestry and Parks Commission

(RE: Gogebic County Recreational Plan and Resolution)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried that the Five year recreational plan be adopted and the Chairman be authorized to sign the resolution.

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10. Commissioner Peterson (RE: 911 plan)

Commissioner Peterson asked on behalf of his district what direction the 911 committee was headed in regarding the county wide 911 plan. Commissioner Wiemeri, Chair of 911 Committee, informed the board that the 911 committee is still gathering information and will have a meeting shortly to begin to formulate a plan and bring this plan to the full board in 30 to 45 days.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried to receive the letter and place it on file.

11. Clearwater Lake Eurasian Watermilfoil problem

Commissioner Peterson informed the board of the Eurasian Watermilfoil problem in Clearwater Lake. The Michigan DNR discovered this exotic weed but will help in the eradication process. Mr. Peterson

asked that the board get involved in the solution process. Mr. Peterson will have more information for the next board meeting.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried that a letter be sent to both the US Forest Service and the Michigan DNR biologist asking for information and participation in the eradication process.

Other Matters

There were none.

Public Comment

There was none.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried to adjourn to the call of the chair.

_________________________ ______________________________

Leroy Kangas, Chairperson Gerry R Pelissero County Clerk

8. Juliane Giackino-Budget Amendments

(RE: [1] Mental Health Appropriation

[2] Treasurer’s Office: Delinquent

Tax Revolving Fund to the

Revenues

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski, and carried to approve the Budget Amendments as requested for the Mental Health appropriation and Treasurer’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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February 28, 2001

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Budget Amendments

Mental Health Appropriations

Revenues

Original Previous Adjusted

Budget Amendments Adjustments Total

101-000-676.00 $260.289.99 $90,000.00 $1,717.50 $352,007.49

Expenditures

101-258.933.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $1,717.50 $4,217.50

 

Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund

Revenues

Original Previous Adjusted

Budget Amendments Adjustments Total__

 

Expenditures

101-901-965.01 $145,000.00 $0.00 ($10,000.00) $135,000.00

101-265-933.00 $34,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $44,000.00

ROLL CALL

YES: (8) Peterson, Lewinski, Wiemeri, Koivisto,

Winkowski, Bennetts, Pezzetti, Kangas

ABSENT: (1) Thomas

Motion Carried

 

9. Letter from Treasurer Sharon Hallberg

RE: Vacancy in Office

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts, and carried to allow the Treasurer to hire someone to fill the vacancy in the Treasurer’s office.

10. Cisco Chain Invasion

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

April 25, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7pm by Chairperson Kangas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: (9) Bennetts, Pezzetti, Peterson, Thomas, Lewinski

Wiemeri, Koivisto, Winkowski, Kangas

Absent: (0) NONE

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (April 11, 2001 regular meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to approve the agenda with four additions.

1. Communication from Kelvin Nelson RE: Bessemer Fire Truck grant
2. Steve Thomas action to be taken from Personnel Committee 04/25/01
3. Budget Amendment for GAIGB Grant
4. Leroy Kangas dues approved but not paid to ANSWERS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none

COMMITTEE MEETINGS-SUMMARY REPORTS

Finance, Budget & Auditing Committee------03/28/01

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.

Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee-----04/02/01

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by

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voice vote to advertise for the Emergency Management Coordinator position for Gogebic County at a salary of $3,500.00

A Motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to authorize the 98^th District Court to use Credit Services, Inc. after all avenues have been expended to collect and the appropriate officials be authorized to sign the collection agreement between Credit Services, Inc. and Gogebic County.

APPEARANCES:

1. Dale A MacDonald- Family Independence Agency

Dale MacDonald addressed the Board regarding support for the funding of FIA’s Prevention Worker Position. Mr. MacDonald thanked the board for the past support of the agency. The funding of the position

comes from Child Protection with Working Together as Community Partners Program (CPCP). The Funding must be renewed annually and as a part of the process, letters of support play an important role.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to send a letter of support for the program.

2. Jerry Murphy- Gogebic County EDC

Mr. Murphy addressed the Board regarding a financing request from the Revolving Loan Fund. The EDC at it’s April 23, 2001 meeting agreed to formally recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the Board accept and approve the recommendation from the EDC which includes loan principal of $100,000.00 at an annual fixed interest rate of 8% and a loan term of Seven(7) years for the applicant which is Hardwood Interiors for equipment and to name a Certifying Environmental Officer. A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to accept and approve the action by the EDC and to name Chairperson Leroy Kangas as the Certifying Environmental Officer.

3. 2001 EQUALIZATION REPORT- Dave Hardie

Equalization Director Dave Hardie presented the Board with the 2001 Equalization report. The 2001 CEV is at $412,270,774.00 an increase of 6.23%. A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to adopt the 2001 Equalization report.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. County Clerk Gerry Pelissero

(RE: one year increment requests)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote that the three individuals in the Clerk’s office receive their one-year increments.

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2. Orlando Todd- Department of Community Health

(RE: Site inspection of Jail)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

3. County Sheriff Larry Sanders

(RE: Cops Grant Reply)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to table any action on the matter until the May 9^th regular meeting when Sheriff Sanders can attend the meeting to address the board.

4. Equalization Director Dave Hardie

(RE: vacancy in office)

No action needed as no vacancy will occur.

5. Commissioner Michael Wiemeri, 911 Committee Tentative Plan

Commissioner Wiemeri introduced the board to the 911 Committee’s recommendation of their Tentative E-911 plan. After lengthy discussion A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to adopt by resolution the Gogebic County Tentative 911 Plan.

RESOLUTION

ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICE PLAN

WHEREAS, Public Act 32 of Michigan, 1986, as amended by Public Act 36 of Michigan, 1989, (hereinafter referred to as "Act") authorizes a County Board to establish an emergency telephone district within all or part of the County and to cause E-9-1-1 service to be implemented within such district; and,

WHEREAS, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners believes that E-9-1-1 service will benefit the citizens of Gogebic County by providing a uniform and well-known emergency telephone number; and,

WHEREAS, in order to establish an emergency telephone district and to cause E-9-1-1 service to be implemented within such district pursuant to the Act, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners must complete the following:

1. Adopt a tentative E-9-1-1 service plan.

2. Specify a time, date, and place for a public hearing, on the plan, which date shall not be less than 90 days after the adoption of the tentative E-9-1-1 service plan.

3. Give notice of the public hearing as required by the Act.

WHEREAS, the County has consulted with the representatives of the Director of State Police and of local units of government within Gogebic County in the preparation of the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan attached hereto, and made a part hereof; and,

WHEREAS, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners after review and detailed research has determined to adopt the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan and to schedule and give notice of the public hearing as required by the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 309 of the Act, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners shall conduct a public hearing on said E-9-1-1 tentative plan on

Wednesday July 25th, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gogebic County Courthouse, 200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, Michigan 49911.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 305 of the Act, the County Clerk shall within five (5) days of the adoption of this Resolution, send by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the clerk or other appropriate official of each public agency as defined in the Act located within the E-9-1-1 service district of the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan, a copy of the Resolution together with a copy of the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 308 of the Act, the County Clerk shall give notice by publication of the hearing twice in a newspaper of general circulation within the County, the first notice of publication occurring at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the hearing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Tentative Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan attached hereto is on file in the Office of the County Clerk of Gogebic County.

ROLL CALL:

YES: (8) Peterson, Thomas, Lewinski, Wiemeri, Koivisto,

Winkowski, Bennetts, Kangas

NO: (1) Pezzetti

Motion carried

6. Communication from Kelvin Nelson- Bessemer Fire Department

A motion was made Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to send a letter of support of the Bessemer Fire Department’s grant request.

7. JAIGB Grant Probate Court

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to adopt the new page which details the JAIGB Grant money flow out of expenditures and to adopt the budget page as presented.

Budget Amendment

 

Revenues Original Prior New Budget Adjusted

Budget Amendments Adjustments Budget

State Grant Juvenile

101-000-562.00 $30,458.00 $0.00 $15,230.00 $45,688.00

Expenditures Original Prior New Budget Adjusted

Budget Amendments Adjustments Budget

Probate Court JAIGB

GRANT

Salaried & Admin

101-149-702.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,769.00 $21,769.00

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FICA

101-149-715.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,549.00 $1,549.00

Retirement

101-149-718.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,600.00 $2,600.00

Contractual

101-149-805.02 $0.00 $0.00 $6,768.00 $6,768.00

Travel

101-149-860.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,638.00 $7,638.00

Workers Comp

101-149-911.00 $0.00 $0.00 $385.00 $385.00

Office Equipment

101-149-980.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4979.00 $4979.00

_________________________________________________________________________________

TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 $45,688.00 $45,688.00

 

 

8. Personnel and Negotiating Committee 04/25/01

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to change the Anniversary date of Deputy Brandon Lyons to the date from October to June of the year was hired.

9. Dues owed to Alliance of Northern States (ANSWERS)

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to pay the dues as approved by the full board back on January 24, 2001.

TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE

A motion was made by Weimeri, supported by Peterson and carried by voice to accept reports as presented.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by v voice vote to accept the report as presented.

CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to pay all claims and to include a bill from Bracket Plumbing in the amount of $195.08.

ROLL CALL:

YES: (9) Pezzetti, Peterson, Thomas, Lewinski, Wiemeri

Koivisto, Winkowski, Bennetts, Kangas

NO: (0) None

OTHER MATTERS

There were none.

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PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)

Mr. Bruce Davey and Mr. Robert Halvorson addressed the board regarding the Tentative 911 Plan. Each voiced their concern with the 911 committee’s choice of Negaunee as the dispatcher for the service.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to adjourn to call of the chair.

______________________________ ______________________________

Leroy Kangas Chairperson Gerry R Pelissero

Gogebic Board of Commissioners Gogebic County Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

May 9^th, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: (9) Peterson, Thomas, Lewinski, Wiemeri, Koivisto

Winkowski, Bennetts, Pezzetti, Kangas

Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (April 25^th, 2001 regular meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts to approve the agenda with following additions:

1. Letter from MTA
2. Annual Gogebic County Retirement Report.
3. Letter from James Haveman.
4. Letter from Marquette County Clerk Dave Roberts
5. Letter to Gogebic Medical Facility

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none.

APPEARANCES:

1. County Treasurer Sharon Hallberg- Tax Settlement

County Treasurer Sharon Hallberg presented to the Board the settlement report for 2000 delinquent taxes. Gogebic County delinquent rate was 10%. Taxable Value as settled is $298,672,937.00. Approximately $1,017,000.00 needs to be paid out to the individual units of government. A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to authorize the Treasurer to make the necessary payments to the units of government.

County Treasurer Hallberg also discussed the Gogebic County Employers retirement system annual report. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to approve the report as presented.

2. Jim Somerville- Ottawa National Forest- Clearwater Lake

Mr. Somerville addressed the Board regarding the milfoil problem in Clearwater Lake. The U.S. Forest Service and the Ottawa National Forest can only begin the eradication process after an environmental impact statement has taken place, the timeline for such is 2 years minimum. Mr. Somerville gave some history of the milfoil discovery

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and what options could be used in the eradication process. The Ottawa National Forest is posting signs at all boat landings to alert the public of the problem, and the possibility of spreading the problem to other lakes.

No Board action was required.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. UPPER PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(RE: Resolutions for Agency on Aging and Steel dumping)

 

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE

UPPER PENINSULA AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND THE

UPPER PENINSULA AGING NETWORK

 

WHEREAS, UPCAP Services, Inc., has served as the Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging (U.P. AAA) since 1974, and

 

WHEREAS, the U.P. AAA, in conjunction with local aging service providers, has developed a comprehensive and coordinated Aging Network throughout the Upper Peninsula, and

 

WHEREAS, the U.P. AAA has developed an effective working relationship with all 15 counties of the Upper Peninsula and includes representation from each county on its Board of Directors, and

 

WHEREAS, the existing Upper Peninsula Aging Network has and continues to provide high quality and effective services which target the frail, low-income, and minority elderly, and

 

WHEREAS, splitting up and fragmenting this closely-knit aging network could prove to be detrimental to the U.P. AAA, aging service providers, and the close association and unity among Upper Peninsula counties.

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners supports the existing U.P. AAA and Upper Peninsula Aging Network and opposes any action or proposals which would change this structure or the system of administering aging funding at the State and regional level and providing services at the local level.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners strongly encourages that future efforts to resolve county versus aging network problems be dealt with at the affected local level as opposed to proposing changes which impact on the entire State.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners urges its fellow Upper Peninsula counties to adopt a similar resolution to support and assure U.P.-wide continuity and cohesiveness.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the chairperson of each of the Upper Peninsula county boards, MAC, and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

 

 

 

 

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May 9, 2001

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UPPER PENINSULA

RESOLUTION

CALLING FOR STEEL DUMPING INVESTIGATION

 

WHEREAS, THE Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company and the mines of the Marquette Range are a significant part of the Upper Peninsula’s economy, and their continued operation is vital to maintaining a healthy local economy; and

WHEREAS, the continued operation of these mines is threatened by the illegal dumping of foreign steel in the domestic market; and

WHEREAS, the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, the United Steelworkers of America, and the steel company partners in the Empire and Tilden mines have invested heavily in modernization of these operations and increased their productivity dramatically.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners does hereby request that our Senators and Representatives in the State and in Congress, along with the administrations of Governor John Engler and President George W. Bush, thoroughly investigate the practice of steel dumping in the U.S. market and take all necessary actions to enforce our trade laws and eliminate this unfair and illegal assault on our communities.

 

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to adopt resolutions similar to those provide and to authorize the proper authorities to sign them.

2. Michigan Association of Counties

(RE: Jury Fees)** fact sheet available at clerks office

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts and carried to support the Michigan Association of Counties Board of Directors by supporting the concept of the increased jury fees, provided the State of Michigan fund 100% of the additional costs incurred.

3. County Sheriff Larry Sanders

(RE: Marine safety equipment grant)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to authorize the sheriff to seek bids for similar equipment as discussed in the letter. A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to have the current boat taken into a marine shop and evaluated for current value and a report brought back to the Board.

 

 

 

 

 

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4. County Sheriff Larry Sanders

(RE: COPS GRANT)

Sheriff Sanders reported to the Board on the current status of the COPS Grant Program and the position the department would be in if the Board couldn’t find the money to fund the two positions. Currently the department has 22 people, including 11 road officers and 7 corrections officers, 5 road officers are under contract to the cities of Bessemer and Wakefield. A loss of two officers from the COPS Grant would put the department short staffed. If layoffs would take place then union and seniority would be how the layoffs would be handled.

Sheriff Sanders also told the Board that The Lac View Desert Tribal Counsel was meeting tonight as well and were to decide if any of 2% money was still available to help in funding.

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to fund the two positions through the end of August based on the amount of money still available in the grant and what has been expended so far to fund two positions.

5. Letter from Patricia Pikka

(RE: MTA appointment to 911 committee)

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to appoint Michael Peterson to the 911 committee to represent the Gogebic County Chapter of MTA.

1. Letter from James Haveman

(RE: Indigent health care initiatives)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to forward the letter to the Western U.P. Health Department Administrator Guy St. Germain.

2. Letter from Marquette County Board

(RE: Charles Erickson appointment)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to send a letter of support for Mr. Erickson to be appointed to the Michigan Department of Transportation Commission.

3. Letter to Gogebic Medical Care Facility

(RE: Rating of Facility)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried to send a letter of congratulation to the entire staff for the fine rating the facility received from the State of Michigan.

APPOINTMENTS

1. GOGEBIC COUNTY FAIR BOARD

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to appoint Jim Saari for a three-year term to the Fair Board.

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OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Pezzetti informed the board that Community Corrections officer Tom Campbell will be resigning the end of the week and two candidates will be interviewed next week.

County Clerk Gerry Pelissero had one claim for approval that wasn’t submitted at the FBA meeting on April 25^th. Total Claim is $536.94 and is on the Corporate Account and is broken down as follows $473.45 Sheriff Department and $63.49 from the Prosecutor Attorney.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to pay the claim as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried to by voice vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.

_________________________ _______________________________

Leroy Kangas, Chairperson Gerry R Pelissero, County Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

May 23rd, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Chairperson Kangas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: (9) Bennetts, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson, Pezzetti

Thomas, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Kangas

Absent :(0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(May 9^th, 2001 Regular Meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1. Personnel and Negotiations Committee-----04/25/01 & 05/02/01
2. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee--04/25/01

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by to receive the summary reports and place them on file.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. United States Senator Carl Levin

(RE: USDA’s Resource Conservation & Development Council)

2. State Representative Rich Brown

(RE: USDA’s Resource Conservation & Development Council)

3 & 4. State Senator Don Koivisto

(RE: USDA’s RC&D Council and Senate Bill 272)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to receive communication 1 through 4 and place them on file.

5. Kim Stoker WUPPDR

(RE: Community Economic Development Strategy and Annual

Projects Survey.)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

6. Tim McQuire- Michigan Association of Counties

(RE: By-laws changes)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to table this matter until the MAC Board has a formal decision regarding the new by-law changes.

7. Joseph Braspenick- Gogebic/Iron County Airport

(RE: Contracts for Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution and approve the contract between the County of Gogebic and Michigan Department of Transportation, and that the Chairperson and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary papers.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT BY

THE COUNTY OF GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN, AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT

OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING STATE AID

FOR AIRPORT AWARENESS AT THE GOGEBIC-IRON COUNTY

AIRPORT, UNDER CONTRACT NO. 01-0500

BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Board of Commissioners of Gogebic County, Michigan:

Section I. That the County of Gogebic, Michigan, shall enter into a Contract for airport awareness at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport, and that such Contract shall be as set forth hereinbelow;

Section II. That LeRoy Kangas, the Chairman of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Contract in two (2) copies on behalf of the County of Gogebic, Michigan and Gerry Pelissero, the Clerk of the County of Gogebic, Michigan, is hereby authorized and directed to impress the official seal and to attest said execution;

TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to accept the trial balance and cash balance reports as presented.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to accept the report as presented.

CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts to pay the claims as presented.

ROLL CALL: Yes (9) Lewinski, Wiemeri, Koivisto, Winkowski, Bennetts, Pezzetti, Peterson, Thomas, Kangas

NO (0) None

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Pezzetti discussed with the Board the Snowmobile and Marine funding programs with the State of Michigan. He then made a motion, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution that ask the Michigan DNR to fund the Snowmobile/Marine Equipment Grants 100%.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS; The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently funds snowmobile and marine equipment grants on a 75% - 25% reimbursement formula, and

WHEREAS; Gogebic County is a prime location for both snowmobile and marine recreational activities, and

WHEREAS; Gogebic County’s primary source of snowmobile and marine enforcement is funded through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and

WHEREAS; The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners has determined that the snowmobile and marine equipment grants are vital to Gogebic County;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners is requesting that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources change the reimbursement procedure for special equipment grants for both the snowmobile and marine programs to 100% and remove the present 75%-25% procedure.

Gogebic County Sheriff Larry Sanders informed the Board that the Grant Money for the Defibrillators has arrived and that training is scheduled for May 30, and June 6, 2001.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to pay the County’s cost of the Defibrillators from the Board of Commissioners Contractual Services line item.

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

Mr Ron Reil addressed the board regarding the planned removal of trees including a White Pine tree on Stagecoach Road. The Gogebic County Road Commission is working on the road and apart of the work is to remove trees to due to liability concerns. Mr Reil asked the board if the White Pine tree could be saved.

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to send a letter to the Road Commission to ask if there was anyway that the tree could be spared.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Weimeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.

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Leroy Kangas, Chairperson Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

June 13, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5PM by chairperson Leroy Kangas

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Roll Call

Present: (9) Bennetts, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,

Pezzetti, Thomas, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Kangas

Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(May 23^rd, 2001 regular board meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Thomas to approve the agenda as presented with three additions,

1. Commissioner Don Bennetts added the National Prescription Program.
2. Communication from Mark Bale RE: Appropriation request
3. Communication from MDOT

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none.

APPEARANCES

1. Jonathan Mead, Chief Executive Officer- UPCAP Services

Mr. Mead addressed the Board on the services that UPCAP provides for Gogebic County. Services include at home care for the elderly, Meals on Wheels, Community Corrections program, which just hired a new Manager for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties, John Begalle of Bessemer. Mr. Mead also thanked the Board for the continued support of UPCAP and answered questions from the Board. No Board action was required.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. County Deputy George Beninghaus- Animal Control Program

(RE: April and May 2001 reports)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to receive the reports and place them on file.

2. Congressman Bart Stupak

(RE: Resource Conservation and Development Council)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and by carried

voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

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3. George Kiiskila, Jr., U.P. Engineers & Architects, INC.

(RE: Mine Closure Update)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to refer this to the Personnel and Negotiations Committee and Prosecuting Attorney Wayne Groat.

4. Jim Stingle, Executive Director WUPPDR

(RE: Wood Residue Market Analysis)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to support the project.

5. Kim Stoker, Planning Director

(RE: City of Ironwood Snow Removal Equipment)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to support the project.

6. Saginaw County Board of Commissioners

(RE: Resolution supporting Senate Bill 63)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to adopt a similar resolution in support of Senate Bill 63.

7. Ann Marie Pischea- State of Michigan

(RE: Charles Erickson, State Transportation Commission)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

8. Commissioner Bennetts informed the board of a National Prescription Health Plan for Seniors. A clearinghouse in Gogebic County would be needed. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to refer the information on the program to the Community Action Agency and find out if they would be willing to meet to discuss being the clearinghouse for the program.
9. Mark Bale, Re: Appropriation for the Little Girl’s Point Camp Advisory Committee.

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by voice to vote to release $3,000.00 appropriation to Little Girl’s Point Camp Advisory Committee budget.

10. Communication from MDOT

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to forward the information to the Road Commission and Gogebic Transit Authority.

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Peterson informed the Board that the new owner of the Cisco Lake Resort, Jerry Pitts, has invited the board to tour the Cisco Chain of Lakes via a Pontoon Boat ride. It’s an open invitation and the board can set a date that all can attend.

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PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)

Mr. Delmar Smith, Trustee for Wakefield Township informed the Board that the Sheriff Department and Wakefield Township have the Blight Ordinance to clean up the Planters Road area. The Ordinance needs the Chairman and the Clerk’s signature. A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to authorize the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the ordinance.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair

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Leroy Kangas, Chairperson

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

June 27^th, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: (9) Bennetts, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,

Pezzetti, Thomas, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Kangas

Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (June 13^th, 2001 regular meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to approve the agenda as presented with two additions:

1. Commissioner Bennetts, RE: 911 expenditures
2. Communication from County Clerk Gerry Pelissero, RE: Deputy Sheriff contract.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-05/23/01
2. Personnel & Negotiations Committee------05/31/01 & 06/11/01
3. Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee---06/21/01
4. Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm. 06/11/01

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to receive reports 1, 2 and 4 and place them on file.

Item #3 A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to authorize the Sheriff to apply for the 2001-2002 Off Road Vehicle Enforcement Grant Program.

APPEARANCES-

1. Dean Beaudoin- Joki,Makela,Pollack & Sharpe,(2000 Audit Report)

Mr. Beaudoin informed the board that the 2000 Audit opinion is A Clean Audit Opinion. Mr. Beaudoin presented the board with a brief overview of the 2000 Audit, including an outline of selected topics for discussion. A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to accept the 2000 Audit as presented.

Commissioner Thomas mentioned that the Renaissance Zone in Wakefield Township is discussed in the Audit and A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to send a letter to Wakefield Township requesting a status the Renaissance Zone.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. Russell J. Harding- Michigan DEQ-

(RE: Contaminated Sites cleanup)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to forward the information to all municipalities in Gogebic County.

2. Jack Kann- Michigan DOC

(RE: Jail compliance issues)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

3. Susan Young- UPCAP Services

(RE: Community Corrections Grant)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to approve the application, for FY2002 State of Michigan Community Corrections Advisory Board.

4. Jerry Griffin- MAC

(RE: 2002 budget reductions)

A motion was made Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to send letters State Senator and Representative to seek their help in stopping the revenue sharing cuts.

5. Jonathan Mead- UPCAP

(RE: UP Area Agency on Aging FY 2002 Resolution)

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to authorize the Chairperson to sign the resolution to support the U.P. Area Agency on Aging FY2002 Annual Implementation Plan.

6. Commissioner Bennetts, RE: 911 Expenditures

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to pay all incoming 911 expenditures from the Wireless Money, which has been received for the 911 implementation.

7. Communication from County Clerk Pelissero

RE: Deputy Sheriff Contract

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and Chairperson Kangas called for a roll call:

ROLL CALL:

YES : (9) Bennetts, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,

Pezzetti, Thomas, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Kangas

NO : (0) NONE

Motion carried

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

July 25, 2001

County Courthouse

Bessemer, MI 49911

7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: (9) Bennetts, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson

Pezzetti, Thomas, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Kangas

Absent: (0)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (July 11, 2001 regular meeting)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to approve the agenda as presented with two additions:

1. Larry Sanders, Gogebic County Sheriff

(RE: MMRMA, AED Defibrillator reimbursement)

2. Letter from Prosecuting Attorney Wayne Groat

(RE: Resignation)

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There were none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1. Personnel & Negotiations -------------------- 06/27/01
2. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing---------------- 06/27/01

Item #1 A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to grant the requests of George Beninghaus and Jay Kangas to change their anniversary dates to the original dates of hire at Gogebic County as Marine Officers. Kangas’ date would change from 10/5/87 to 5/25/87, and Beninghaus’ date would change from 7/1/83 to 5/1/83.

Item #2 A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to receive report 2 and place on file.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. George Beninghaus, County Animal Control Officer

(RE: June report)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Thomas and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

2. Tom D’Innocenzo, County Marine Officer

(RE: June report)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

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3. State Representative Rich Brown

(RE: Senate Bill 291)

4. State Senator Don Koivisto

(RE: Senate Bill 291)

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to receive communications 3 and 4 (RE: Senate Bill 291) and place them on file.

5. Steve Thomas, Chairman Gogebic County Fair

(RE: cash advance)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to approve the cash advance for the Gogebic County Fair in the total of $55,495.00.

6. George Mayer, Local 992 Chairman

(RE: courthouse employees union contract)

A motion was made by Lewinski to receive the communication and place it on file. Lewinski rescinded his first motion and made a motion, which was supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to add the communication from George Mayer, Local 992 Chairman, to raise the retirement multiplier by 1%, as an addendum to the contract.

7. Phil Valitchka, Director of Public Relations WVIC

(RE: request for applications)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Lewinski and carried by voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

8. Linda Hirvonen, U.P. Economic Development Alliance

(RE: Planning assistance building)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to send a letter to Jerry Murphy of the EDC asking him to review the communication from Linda Hirvonen and send an explanation to the Board for the August 8 board meeting.

9. Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk

(RE: Approval of E-911 Public Hearing Date)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti, that the changed public hearing date be adopted. Discussion was held on the time of the public hearing. The motion was amended by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to change the time of the public hearing to 5:30 p.m. on September 12, 2001, in the Circuit Courtroom.

10. Julianne Giackino, County Administrator

(RE: 911 Allowable/Disallowable expenditures)

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to transfer the money from the wireless fund to the Board’s Contractual Services.

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11. Larry Sanders, Gogebic County Sheriff

(RE: MMRMA, AED Defibrillator reimbursement)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by

voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.

12. Letter from Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne Groat

(RE: Resignation)

Discussion was held on the procedure to appoint an interim Prosecutor. A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Bennetts and carried by voice vote to accept Groat’s letter of resignation,place it on file and authorize the Administrator to contract with someone for the interim time period to perform the duties of the Prosecutor. (The Clerk will check on the rules for the appointment of a new Prosecutor)

A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to send a letter of appreciation to Groat with thanks for a job well done.

TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Winkowski and carried by voice vote to accept the reports as presented.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

A motion was made by Thomas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by voice vote to accept the reports as presented.

CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski to pay the County’s claims as presented.

Roll Call

Yes: (9) Thomas, Lewinski, Wiemeri, Koivisto, Winkowski

Bennetts, Pezzetti, Peterson, Kangas

No: (0) None

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

There were none.

PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by voice vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.

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Leroy Kangas, Chairperson Gerry R. Pelissero, Clerk

July 2001 Meeting Minutes