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GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Re-organizational
and Regular Meeting
January
14, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00PM
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Bennetts.
ROLL CALL
Present: (8) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Commissioner
Ramme arrived at 5:15PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES( December 29, 2003 regular meeting)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with any additions that the
commissioners may have.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
ELECTION
OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Chairman
Bennetts opened the floor for nominations.
Kangas nominated Wiemeri. The
chairman called for nominations two more times and there wasn’t any more. A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to close the nominations. A
motion was then made by Lewinski,
supported by Pezzetti to cast a unanimous vote for Wiemeri as vice-chairman. A
unanimous voice vote was cast and motion carried.
ADOPTION
OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt Roberts Rules of Order and to amend them as follows:
1.
The Chairperson will vote on all issues and will vote last.
2.
The roll call will be conducted on a rotating basis by
Commissioner District.
APPOINTMENT
OF A PARLIAMENTARIAN
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to appoint Prosecuting Attorney, Richard Adams as Corporate Counsel.
DESIGNATION
OF MEETING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES
Current Schedule:
Location: Gogebic County Courthouse
District Courtroom
Bessemer, Michigan
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Re-organizational
and Regular Meeting
January
14, 2004
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Dates and Times:
Regular Board Meeting – 2nd Wednesday at 5:00PM
Finance Committee - 4th Wednesday at 4:30PM
Regular Board Meeting – 4th Wednesday at 5:00PM
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to meet at the courthouse on the following dates and times:
Regular Board Meeting – 2nd Wednesday at 5:00PM
Finance Committee - 4th Wednesday at 4:30PM
Regular Board Meeting – 4th Wednesday at 5:00PM
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Jim Davis, Community Development Specialist, State of Michigan, Housing
Development Authority
(RE:
CDBG Grant)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Richard Adams, Prosecuting Attorney
(RE:
Fraudulent Indigents)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to the Judiciary and Law enforcement Committee.
3.
Robert Lueckel, Forest Supervisor, Ottawa National Forest
(RE:
Treatment of non-native invasive plant control)
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the continuing efforts of the project.
4.
Tracy Tophooven, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest
(RE: Fisheries Habitat Improvement Project)
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the continuing efforts of the project.
APPROPRIATIONS:
1.
Gogebic Iron Airport Board, 1st Quarter 2004 appropriations
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the appropriations.
2.
HSCB 2004 appropriation
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to release the appropriation.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Re-organizational
and Regular Meeting
January
14, 2004
Commissioner Pezzetti asked Brad Noren to address the Board regarding new fees that must be collected by the County for the State of Michigan. Noren informed the Board that as of October 1, 2003 the State requires all courts to assess State Minimum Fees on all criminal charges. Noren went on to say that the County is losing money and actually is at times incurring more costs with the new collection fee process. After further discussion, a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to have Brad Noren draft a letter or resolution, and have the Chairman sign it and send the document to all 82 counties, State Senator Prusi, State Representative Brown, Governor Granholm and MAC.
Treasurer Sharon Hallberg asked the Board for authorization to purchase software from BS&A Software to help with the new homestead property issues in her office. The cost would be $1500.00 and she would like to use funds from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the purchase from the DTRF.
Commissioner Kangas brought up the letter from Circuit Judge Gotham regarding security at the Courthouse and the possibility of hiring a security officer for the Courthouse. After discussion, it was mentioned this matter can brought up at the next Judiciary and Law Enforcement committee meeting.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Laurel
Makinen, Chair of the County Democratic Party asked for permission from the
Board to use the conference room on Saturday February 7, 2004 from 9-5 as the
County sight for Democratic Presidential Caucus. Lengthy discussion followed.
Chairman Bennetts and Commissioner Pezzetti reminded the Board of a September
10, 2003 motion which was passed as follows: “to make
the conference room available to any
organization requesting use of the conference room and to charge any
organization if the request is made for a time when a janitor would be required
to work overtime.” Administrator Juliane Giackino informed the Board that the
cost to call out a janitor would be $94.53, per union contract. This cost would
have to be paid by the Democratic Party. A motion was made by Wiemeri,
supported by Kangas to allow the use of the conference room by both Republican
and Democrats for this election process and that the County cover the cost.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Re-organizational
and Regular Meeting
January
14, 2004
YES: (4) Kangas, Koivisto, Peterson, Wiemeri,
NO: (5) Pezzetti, Ramme,
Winkowski, Lewinski, Bennetts
Motion
failed.
The
Administrator will check with the maintenance employees to see if one of them
will work on February 7, 2004 and if so the Democratic Party will have to pay
the cost for the overtime, per the motion 9/10/2003.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
______________________________
_____________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero,
Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
February
11, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by chairman Bennetts.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of January
28, 2004)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to accept the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with an addition from Kangas
regarding the Airport Wetlands issue.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Deb Fabbri, Friend of the Court
Deb
Fabbri addressed the Board on the status of the Friend of the Court office,
which includes a retirement of Judy Johnson later this month. She plans on
advertising for the replacement soon and hopes to have a person hired by March
1, 2004. Fritzi Barron will assume the position vacated by Judy Johnson and the
new hire will begin in an entry-level position. Fabbri would like to start the
new hire at a pay grade six, based on the information she received from
Ontonagon County when they recently hired a new person in their FOC office.
After a Q & A with the Board, a
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to recommend to Fabbri that the person she hires begin at a pay grade three
which is the entry level pay grade for courthouse employees.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Paul Buchko, PE
(RE:
senior center building inspection)
Commissioner
Lewinski updated the Board on the building inspection completed by Mr. Buchko.
The communication details his inspection and the Board will make sure his
recommendations are followed. After further discussion, a
motion was made by Kangas, supported
by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the letter and place
it on file.
2.
Joel Massie, HSCB Chairman
(RE:
2004 appropriation thank you)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the letter and place it on file.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
February
11, 2004
Page
Two
3.
State Senator Michael Prusi
(RE:
new state minimum fees)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to Corporate Counsel Mr. Adams so he can investigate
whether the County is receiving the their of share of the new state minimums.
4.
Prisilla Gerovac, Erwin Township Clerk
(RE:
Assessors Contract)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote
to accept the letter and to cancel the contract with Erwin Township.
5.
Thomas Chatel, Acting City Manager, Bessemer
(RE:
Assessors Contract)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote
to accept the letter and to cancel the contract with the City of Bessemer.
Budget
Amendments:
1.
Emergency Management Coordinator
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried to adopt the budget
amendment for the Emergency Management Services budget.
REVENUE:
Original budget
Amendments
Amended Budget
101-000-520.00
$ 0.00
$16,855.41
$16,855.41
Federal
Grant/SAP
Expenditures:
101-426-702.00 $ 0.00
$15,657.60
$15,657.60
salaried
and
perm.
part time
101-426-715.00 $781.00
$ 1,197.81 $
1,978.81
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Appointments:
1. Gogebic County Economic Development Corporation
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to re-appoint Jim Huss, Bob Paquin and Andy Tingstad to the Gogebic County Economic Development Corporation.
Reports:
1. Snowmobile Enforcement Report, January 2004
Commissioner
Winkowski questioned Sheriff Sanders on the report regarding the amount of motor
vehicle gas as compared to the snowmobile gas.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
February
11, 2004
Page
Three
After
discussion, a motion was made by
Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the
report and place it on file.
Commissioner Winkowski brought the Western U.P. Health Department proposed environmental fee increases for Gogebic County. The fee increases are set to begin in March of this year, Winkowski felt it is unfair for the County residents to pay for the increases. After discussing options with the Board, a motion was made by Winkowski, supported by Ramme, to increase the County’s appropriation for 2004 to the Western U.P. Health Department by $58,708.00 and to fund the additional amount from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund.
Original
previous amendments amended
Budget
amendments
budget ____
101-000-676.00
$410,860.00 $ 0.00
$ 58,708.00
$469,568.00
appropriations
from
others
101-901-965.00
$ 43,575.00 $
0.00 $
58,708.00 $ 102,283.00
District Health
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner
Kangas informed the Board that while he was in Lansing he met with members of
the Michigan DOT and the MDEQ regarding the Airport Wetlands issue. After the
meeting it was suggested that Gogebic County apply for a permit to begin a
wetland bank for Gogebic County and the County Forestry and Parks Commission
will be working on the project with the Board.
Commissioner
Ramme wanted to inform the Board of the recent agreement to allow Rick Minkin,
CEO of Community Mental Health to buy back years of service for retirement
purposes. The total cost is $310,000.00 over a 30-year period, Minkin’s cost
is approximately $84,000.00. Discussion followed as to the retirement ordinance
and who is responsible for the CMH pensions if CMH were to close it doors.
Treasurer Sharon Hallberg informed the Board if CMH were to close the liability
of their pension falls back to the County. Discussion concluded with no board
taken.
Commissioner
Ramme made a motion
to place a hiring freeze on all County departments due to tight budget, the
chairman called three times for support, there was none the motion died for lack
of support.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
February
11, 2004
Page
Four
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice to go into closed session to
discuss grievance strategy relating to a grievance filed by the Courthouse union
AFSCME Local 992, on February 10, 2004 relating to the Equalization office.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to go back to open session.
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to response to Courthouse union AFSCME Local 992 regarding the grievance.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
_____________________________
_______________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
February
25, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
Present: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme,
Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (1) Kangas
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes from February
11, 2004)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition from the
Personnel & Negotiations Committee meeting from 2/24/04.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5-minute limit )
There
was none.
Appearances:
1.
Citizens for a County-wide recreational millage
Scott Stephens, Vice-President of the Civic Center Board addressed the Board asking them to consider placing a millage question to support the Civic Center on the August 3rd 2004 ballot. Stephens spoke of the economic value of the Civic Center to the County as well as the financial constraints their Board has and is facing in running the Center. After a Q & A session with the Board, Commissioner Pezzetti asked Treasurer Sharon Hallberg to speak on the proposed changes in the 2005 Governor’s budget. Hallberg informed the Board and the public on how the proposed tax collection changes could impact the County, Cities and Townships. Hallberg also mentioned a bill now being debated in Michigan Legislature that would exempt the first $10,000.00 of personal property from tax consideration, which, would result in a $296,707.00 loss for the County. After hearing Hallberg’s presentation, a motion was made by Ramme, supported by Pezzetti, to more forward with the millage question, discussion continued. Pezzetti mentioned in 2003 that the snowflake aquatics group came to the Board asking for a millage to support the College Pool, Pezzetti advised the Board to again ask Corporate Counsel for advice on the legality of this Countywide millage. The Board was also concerned that some municipalities would be reaching their maximum levy amount. Lewinski also felt it was important to seek counsel on the matter. After the discussion Ramme rescinded his motion and Pezzetti withdrew his support of the motion. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the matter to Counsel.
Regular
Meeting
February
25, 2004
Page
Two
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee----------- 1/28/04
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice to authorize the County Treasurer to pay the Child Care bills that are outstanding.
2.
Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm.—-1/29/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
3.
Technology Committee ------------------------------2/03/04
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote, that any computer equipment purchased by Department Heads, other than the
Data Processing Manager would need to be discussed with him to insure the
compatibility and continuity with the other machines throughout the County
Courthouse and or Sheriff Department.
4.
Personnel & Negotiations/Committee of the Whole----2/03/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
Agenda
Addition:
5.
Personnel & Negotiations/Committee of the Whole ----2/24/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between the Board of
Commissioners and the Gogebic County Courthouse Employees Union AFCSME Local
992. The parties have agreed to resolve the outstanding grievance on the
Appraiser II position.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter to the GCSD union (WPPA) requesting to discuss part-time
employee language.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the County Treasurer to sit on the Task Force pertaining to
Revenue Sharing and tax collection and authorize her to travel when necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Dick Bolen, Director, Forestry and Parks Commission
(RE:
land exchange)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski to adopt the resolution as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED that on the 25th
day of February 2004, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners do hereby agree
to deed back to the State of Michigan a parcel of land approximately 4.5 acres
in size in Section 6, T48N, R48W located in Ironwood Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the parcel deeded to the State be
exchanged for a 10 acre parcel of land in Section 14, T48N, R49W owned by
Mr. Thomas Schneller of Ironwood, Michigan. Once this
Regular
Meeting
February
25, 2004
Page
Three
exchange
is consummated, the Schneller property would be deeded to
Gogebic
County from the State of Michigan.
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
2.
Jim Loeper, Emergency Management Coordinator
(RE:
Emergency Management Issues)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the grant for training purposes and to distribute the funds
as recommended by Loeper.
Loeper
also discussed the reduction of the EMC budget for next year, the reduction is
from 43% to 25%. A motion was made by Ramme, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to the 2005 budget workshops.
3.
Jim Loeper, Emergency Management Coordinator
(RE:
911 committee)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to appoint Jim Loeper to the 911 Regional Dispatch Committee and name
Sheriff Sanders as the alternate.
4.
Sharon Hallberg, Director, Retirement Commission
(RE:
retirement ordinance)
Treasurer
Hallberg addressed the Board regarding the ordinance changes to the Retirement
Ordinance. After discussion, a
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri to adopt the changes to the
Retirement Ordinance as presented.
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Winkowski, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice to approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried to pay the
presented claims along with the payment to substance abuse for the Public Act 2
money (Liquor Tax revenues) amounting to $14,829.50 as well as the prepaids and
make them a part of minutes.
Regular
Meeting
February
25, 2004
Sheriff Sanders informed the Board that he was notified by the DNR
recently and the snowmobile enforcement program will be reimbursed at 85% this year rather than 75%.
Dick Bolen, Director of Forestry and Parks informed the Board of a donation from the Ironwood/Hurley Rotary of $5,370.00 for renovations of the Kitchen at “The Lodge” (formerly the Extension Camp). A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of thanks to the Ironwood/Hurley Rotary for their donation.
Treasurer Hallberg again spoke to the importance of contacting the State Legislators regarding the proposed tax bills and proposed budget changes in 2005. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Treasurer to contact the Legislators regarding the changes.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Bob
Raisanen spoke in opposition of the millage for the Civic Center.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
_______________________________
___________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelisero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
March
10, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of February
25, 2004 meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
James Stingle, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE:
TWO NOTICES OF INTENT,
Watersmeet Township and
Bessemer Township Wastewater improvements)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send letters of support for both projects.
2.
Tracy Tophooven, District Ranger, Ottawa Nat’l Forest
(RE:
re-establishment of a section of Snowmobile Trail #3)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
(RE:
State minimum fees resolution)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Carl Smith, Deputy Sheriff
(RE:
Government and Military time purchase)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to allow Carl Smith to purchase three years of government time and four
years of military time.
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the two-year increment request.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
1. Community Mental Health Authority Board
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Robert Lynn, Betty Rands and Ken Wegmeyer as General Public Board members and Don Bennetts to the Public Official vacancy. All four appointments are for three year terms.
Administrator Juliane Giackino informed the Board that MAC is asking all of it’s members to adopt a resolution in opposition of planned legislation that will affect the PILT money that Counties receive. After discussion, a motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to have the Clerk Gerry Pelissero write a resolution in opposition of the legislation.
Treasurer Sharon Hallberg addressed the Board and gave an update on the Revenue Sharing alternatives that are proposed in the 2005 State of Michigan Budget. Several options are being discussed to replace Revenue Sharing, including changing tax collection time frames, exempting some taxes and others. Hallberg is on a Task Force to discuss all the options and she will keep the Board updated. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to the Governor, Senator Prusi and Representative Brown opposing any Summer collection of taxes as a replacement of Revenue Sharing.
Sheriff Larry Sanders updated the Board regarding the overtime in his department. So far year to date the 301 budget has expended approximately $6200.00. Which included three CMH trips that are reimbursed. Two trips have been reimbursed already. Sanders informed the Board he will continue to watch the overtime and report to them on a regular basis.
Forestry and Parks Commission handed out their 2003 Annual report, a motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the report as presented.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
_____________________________
__________________________
Regular
Meeting
March
24, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Bennetts.
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes from March
10, 2004 meeting)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes with a correction that Lewinski made the motion to approve the February 23rd minutes rather than Kangas.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------02/25/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
2.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee------------03/16/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the AFSCME union contract changes and revisions, which were
agreed upon between the two parties.
3.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee------------03/18/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Gundlach Champion/Landmark Design Representatives
(RE:
Jail Study and Design option)
Mr.
Wayne Johnson of Gundlach Champion began the presentation on the Gogebic County
Jail assessment by introducing Bob Van Putten of Landmark Design and Patrick
Beausoliel of Gundlach Champion, Van Putten will present the design and
construction of the jail and Beausoliel will present the financial aspects. Van
Putten discussed the renovations of the current building to a 50-bed facility
how the renovated building would look. After his presentations there was a brief
questions and answer period. Beausoliel then presented the financial portion of
the Jail assessment and the cost of a renovated 50-bed jail and a newly
constructed 50 bed jail. The presentation lasted approximately 30 minutes and
Johnson asked the Board to look over the entire assessment and that they will be
happy to comeback and discuss plans at a later date.
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Meeting
March
24, 2004
Page
Two
After
another Q & A session with the presenters, Pezzetti asked about the year to
date jail day collections, and Ramme asked about accepting money for
overnighters at the jail by credit cards. Treasurer Sharon Hallberg mentioned
there are legal issues involved when accepting credit cards unless a third party
administrator is utilized.
2.
Flintsteel Restoration Association
(RE:
non-profit status)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to Corporate Counsel.
1. Missy Lane, CMH Executive Secretary
(RE: By-Laws Changes)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the by-law changes as presented.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the report as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the report as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried to pay the claims as
presented along with the prepaids and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
Chairman Bennetts congratulated Coach George Peterson, the entire Watersmeet Basketball team and Watersmeet resident Dale Jenkins for their appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
____________________________
_____________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
14, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of March 24,
2004 regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition, a resolution
regarding Consumer Pharmacy Protection Act.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Sharon Hallberg, County Treasurer
(RE:
Settlement Report 2003 Delinquent Taxes)
Treasurer
Hallberg addressed the Board regarding the settlement with the municipalities on
the 2003 Delinquent taxes. The total amount to be released to the municipalities
is $1,107,751.12. The taxes collected are short about $32,000.00, which is
primarily made up of DNR payments not received year to date. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the funds
to the municipalities in the amount of $1,107,751.12 as recommended by the
Treasurer.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE:
PILT payments)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE:
Revenue Sharing proposals)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting
April
14, 2004
Page
Two
3.
Deborah Apostol, Manager Grants MDNR
(RE:
2004 Marine Program)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Jim Saari, Michigan Works
(RE:
Summer Youth Positions)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to table the matter until the April 28, 2004 meeting.
5.
Randy Kirchhoff, H.O.P.E. animal shelter
(RE:
early release of monthly appropriation)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the monthly appropriation two weeks early this month only.
6.
Mark Halkola, Regional Coordinator, Substance Abuse Agency
(RE:
Public Act fund thank you)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
7.
Lisa M. McCatty, Tribal Council Member, Little River Band of
Ottawa
Indians
(RE:
Racino Bill)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed Racino Bill.
8.
Tom Hickson, Director Legislative Affairs, MAC
(RE:
House Bill 4234)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
Agenda
Addition:
1.
Consumer Pharmacy Protection Act Resolution
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt a similar resolution as provided by UPCAP.
1.
Flintsteel Restoration Association Inc.
(RE:
503b resolution)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to take the matter off the table.
Brian
Aho representing Flintsteel Restoration was present at the meeting and provided
information as to why the County Board had to adopt the resolution. Flintsteel
applied for a raffle license from the State of Michigan to help with a raffle
for the Snowflake
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
14, 2004
Page
Three
Aquatics
fundraiser to help support the pool costs at the college.
During
the application process, the State provided a checklist of what was necessary to
become a licensing agent and one item listed was the resolution from the County
Board. After discussion, a motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution.
County Clerk Gerry Pelissero informed the Board that the State of Michigan has a grant for election Management software available to clerks as part of HAVA (Help America Vote Act). The State is making the software available at no cost to the County. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow Clerk Pelissero to apply for the grant and also give him the authority to sign the grant application.
Jim Loeper informed the Board of a grant he will receive through the Emergency Management Services and Homeland Security in the amount of $107,000.00 for first responders. He plans on using the money to purchase communication equipment that will help the first responders.
Chairman Bennetts informed the Board of a change in the next Finance meeting. The meeting will be schedule for 4PM rather than the usual 4:30pm.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
_______________________________
_______________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
April
28, 2004
County
Courthouse
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes
of April 14, 2004)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the following additions:
1.
H.O.P.E. animal shelter appropriation advance
2.
Retirement ordinance amendment
3.
Deputy Association health insurance change
4.
House concurrent resolution # 44
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm.---03/24/04
2.
Finance, Budgeting &
Auditing Committee-------------03/24/04
3.
Health & Welfare
Committee--------------------------04/19/04
4.
Personnel & Negotiations
Committee------------------04/21/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the reports and place them on file.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dave Hardie, County Equalization Director
2004
Equalization Report
Mr.
Hardie presented to the Board the 2004 County Equalized Value report. The report
should a 7.27% increase in the CEV. The total amount is $537,999,224.00. After
discussion with the Board, a
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried to adopt the 2004
County Equalized report as presented and authorize the clerk and Chairman to
sign the reports.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Carolynne Carlson, Executive Director, G-O Community Action
(RE:
ballot proposal renewal)
Carolynne Carlson presented ballot language for the renewal of the county-wide millage of .60 mill for four years. After discussion with the Board, a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of placing the GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
28, 2004
Page
Two
millage
on the August 3, 2004 primary ballot and to refer to language to Corporate
Counsel for approval.
2.
Jacquelyn Williams-Armstrong, Director, MSHDA
(RE:
grant award)
Carolynne
Carlson addressed the Board regarding the MSHDA grant award in the amount of
$175,000.00. Carlson explained how the monies will be spent on rehabilitation
projects in the County for 2004-2005. After discussions with the Board, a motion was made by
Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize
the Chairman to the sign the agreements.
3.
Kim Stoker, Planning Director, WUPPDR
(RE:
Annual Projects Survey)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to submit the Wetlands mitigation Bank project to WUPPDR for consideration.
4.
Jim Stingle, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE:
Notice Of Intent)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the project.
5.
Dale Gribler, Chairman, Emergency Telephone Service Committee
(RE:
Public Act 244 compliance)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
6.
Joanne Pihlaja, Extension Director
(RE:
Memorandum of Agreement)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the memorandum of
agreements.
7.
Todd J. Davis, Project Manager
(RE: Consultant Services Agreement Airport Fence
Exclusion)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize Commissioner Lewinski as Airport Chairman to sign the
agreement.
8.
Joseph Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE: Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics Contracts and
Resolutions and Three (3) Leases)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts and the leases and to adopt
the resolution.
9.
Pat Merrill, County EDC Director
(RE:
Gogebic County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
BYLAWS adoption)
Mr.
Merrill presented the by-laws with the Board and after discussion, a
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice to adopt the by-laws as
presented.
Merrill
also updated the Board on the County Economic Corporation advertising for Board
members. After receiving no applications, Merrill requested permission to
recruit individuals, which will then be approved by the Board. A
motion was made by Lewinski,
supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow
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Meeting
April
28, 2004
Page
Three
Merrill
to recruit individuals.
REPORTS:
1.
2004 Annual Snowmobile Enforcement Program 12/03 to 3/04
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the report as presented.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Tim Hickson, MAC Director of Legislative Affairs
(RE:
Transit Funding)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt a similar resolution for Gogebic County.
2.
Lake County Resolution, RE: veterans co-pay drugs
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Fair Board
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to re-appoint Jim Saari to the Fair Board.
LONGEVITY:
1.
Paula Partanen, 25 years
2.
Judy Kichak, 10 years
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the longevity requests.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to require longevity and increments letters from non-union personnel only,
because the union contracts speak to the longevity and increments for the
Sheriff Department and Courthouse unions.
1.
Michigan Works Summer Youth Slots
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to take the matter off the table.
Commissioner Pezzetti provided a recommendation for the 31 slots available, there were 47 requests for workers. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the summer youth slots as presented:
County Sheriff 2 G.C.C. 2 Ironwood Township 2
Lake Gogebic State Park 2 Iwd. Chamber 1 Copper Peak 3
Watersmeet Schools 2 Wake Schools 2 City of Wakefield 4
City of IWD 4 Wake.Housing 1 Bessemer Schools 3
Hope Animal 2 Conservation District 1
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Winkowski, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the report as presented.
Regular
Meeting
April
28, 2004
Page Four
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the report as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried to pay the claims
and pre-paids as presented and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
Agenda Additions:
1.
H.O.P.E. animal shelter appropriation advance
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to advance to the H.O.P.E. Animal Shelter three months of
appropriations with May 12th, 2004 as the release date.
2.
Retirement ordinance amendment
Today
at the 4pm Finance, Budgeting & Auditing committee Treasurer Sharon Hallberg
presented a an ordinance amendment to the retirement ordinance to provide the
withdrawal of accumulated contributions without an actuarial reduction in
retirement allowance for the retirement Director. Hallberg reminded the Board
that she was one of a few Elected and Appointed Officials that kept her money in
the Retirement system when an option was given the E & A’s to take their
money along with the County’s money out of the system and then invested
elsewhere. According to the proposed amendment, Hallberg would have to elect the
option to receive a lump sum withdrawal of her accumulated contributions without
an actuarial reduction in retirement allowance. This option shall be effective
immediately and shall expire effective January 1, 2005. If granted Hallberg will
retire effective 12/31/04. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Ramme and carried to adopt the amendment to the retirement
ordinance.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
3.
Deputy Association health insurance change
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the change of the Hospitalization of the Sheriff Department Union to Blue Cross Blue Shield option #2 with a $20.00 office visit co-pay, prescription coverage to be $10.00 Generic/$40.00 Brand Name, with the reimbursement up to $35.00, employees will have the right to retain PP01 with employee paying the difference between PP01 and PP02, and the effective date will be 7/01/04.
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Meeting
April
28, 2004
Page Five
4. House concurrent resolution No. 44
Commissioner
Peterson asked that the subject of Michigan House Concurrent Resolution No. 44.
Kathy Stupak-Thrall was present at the meeting and addressed the Board regarding
why the County Board should send a letter of support for the resolution. A copy
of the resolution was given to each commissioner, and Stupak-Thrall told the
Board that State Representative is a supporter of the resolution and is asking
the Board to send a letter of support to the Senate Committee that will be
taking up the matter soon. A motion was made by
Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a
letter of support of the resolution to Senator Patricia Birkholz and Senator
Prusi. AMENDED MINUTES from May
12, 2004, A motion was made by
Pezzetti, supported by Ramme to amend the April 28, 2004 minutes to rescind the
letter of support for house concurrent resolution #44.
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner Wiemeri mentioned that with the retirement of Treasurer Hallberg effective at the end of this year, the Board should set the salary for the new Treasurer before the filing deadline of May 11,2004. This way interested candidates will know the salary when considering entering the race. A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Ramme to set the 2005 Treasurer salary at $34,500.00.
YES: (8) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Motion carried.
Sheriff Sanders notified the Finance Committee that Mayme Johnson is retiring as a cook from his office in two weeks. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of thanks to her for her time of service with the County.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported Wiemeri and carried to adjourn to the call
of the chair.
_____________________________
______________________________
Don Bennetts, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
May
12, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
Present: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri,
Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (1) Kangas
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(April 28, 2004
regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice to
approve the agenda as presented along with 2 additions:
COMMUNICATIONS:
5.
Susan L. Young, Director, Community Corrections
(RE:
FY 2005 Proposal and Application for funds grant)
6.
Rich Brown, 110th State Representative
(RE: House Concurrent Resolution 44)
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
County Clerk/Register of Deeds Gerry Pelissero
(RE:
Ballot language for Community Action and Transit
Authority)
A
motion was made by Lewinski supported by Wiemeri and carried to approve the
ballot language for the Community Action and the Transit Authority and to make
them apart of the minutes:
PROPOSITION TO LEVY SIX-TENTHS (0.60) MILL
FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOGEBIC-ONTONAGON COMMUNITY ACTION-AGENCY SENION
CITIZENS PROGRAMS IN GOGEBIC COUNTY FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM
2004-2007 YEARS, INCLUSIVE.
Shall
the ad valorem taxes collected on all property within the County of Gogebic be
renewed for said county by 0.60 mill ($0.60 per $1,000.00 of state taxable
value) for a period of four years, 2005 through 2008 inclusive, the taxes so
raised to be used exclusively for the operation of the Gogebic-Ontonagon
Community Action Agency Senior Citizens Programs in Gogebic County; and shall
the County of Gogebic levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during such
period, which renewal will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated
$219,641.00. (This is the millage rate that has been in effect from 2000-2003
and represents a renewal of that millage rather than an increase.)
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
May
12, 2004
Page
Two
PROPOSAL TO RENEW OR CONTINUE THE PREVIOUS
ONE-THIRD MILL, (1/3) FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOGEBIC COUNTY TRANSIT FOR A
PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM 2005-2008 INCLUSIVE:
Shall
the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all
property in the County of Gogebic be increased one-third (1/3) mill ($.33-1/3
per $1,000 of State Taxable Valuation) for a period of four (4) years, 2005-2008
inclusive, the taxes so raised to be used exclusively for the continued
operation of the Gogebic County Transit System and shall the County of Gogebic
levy such increase in millage for such purposes during such period, which will
raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $122,010.00
(This is the millage rate that has been in effect from 1985 through 2004
and represents a renewal of that millage, rather than an increase).
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
2.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
(RE:
PILT payments)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Karen Reese, Board Chair, Bay Cliff Health Camp
(RE:
Day of Recognition)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution as presented.
4.
Tom Niksich, President, Gogebic County 4-H Council
(RE:
County Plat Books advertising)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to purchase a full-page ad at $850.00 and charge the item to 101-101-805.02
Board of Commissioners Contractual.
5.
Susan L. Young, Director, Community Corrections
(RE:
FY 2005 Proposal and Application for funds grant)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the grant application.
6.
Rich Brown, 110th State Representative
(RE: House Concurrent Resolution 44)
Commissioner
Peterson addressed the Board regarding the action taken at the April 28,2004
regular meeting when a motion was made, supported and duly carried to send a
letter of support for House
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
May
12, 2004
Page
Three
Concurrent
Resolution #44. After receiving phone calls from other residents on Crooked Lake
the following day, Peterson called Clerk Pelissero and asked him to hold the
letter of support until the Board could get more information on the subject.
Crooked Lake resident Tom Church was in attendance and reminded the Board that
when Kathy Stupak-Thrall appeared at the April 28, 2004 meeting to seek support
of the resolution she was acting on her own and not representing the Township,
and the resolution involved all property owners of the Crooked Lake. After
discussion, a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to rescind the motion of April 28, 2004 and to amend the minutes of the
April 28, 2004 regular meeting and to withdraw the motion to send a letter of
support.
The Board then discussed the communication from Representative Brown. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
A
motion was made Peterson, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to send a letter of explanation to Kathy Stupak-Thrall as to why the
letter of support was withdrawn.
Commissioner Pezzetti invited all the commissioners to the May 31st Memorial Day dedication of the Veterans Memorial Highway of M-28 from Wakefield to East Ishpeming at 3pm at the Visitors information center.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
______________________________
____________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
May
26, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(minutes of May 12, 2004)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with an addition from the Finance,
Budgeting & Auditing Committee meeting earlier today.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee -------------4/28/04
2.
Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee ---------------5/12/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive reports 1 & 2 and place them on file.
3.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee--------------5/12/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to adopt the language for a three year period from 2004-2006 inclusive for the
payment of the Maintenance of Effort costs to the State of Michigan for the
operation of Gogebic Medical Care Facility at a levy of .9079 mills and that it
be placed on the August 2004 ballot.
4.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee---------------5/26/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to pay half the cost of two actuarial studies relating to the Deputy
Association contract negotiations. The two studies are a 50 and out plan and
COLA during retirement.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Jim Davis, Community Development Specialist, Office of Community
Development (RE: CDBG Grant)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
State Representative Rich Brown,
(RE:
Transportation resolution)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by
Regular
Meeting
May
26, 2004
unanimous
voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk/Register of Deeds,
(RE:
ballot language approval Maintenance of Effort)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to approve the language as
presented, to place the proposal on the August 3rd, 2004 primary
ballot and add the ballot language to the minutes as approved.
PROPOSITION
TO LEVY 0.9079 MILLS FOR THE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT COSTS TO
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOGEBIC MEDICAL CARE FACILITY FOR
A PERIOD OF Three (3) YEARS FROM 2004-2006, INCLUSIVE:
Shall
the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation and levy as reduced by
the required millage rollback, resulting in a levy of .9079 mills ($0.9079 per
$1,000.00 of state taxable valuation) upon taxable real and tangible personal
property within the County of Gogebic, be continued for a period of Three (3)
years, 2004-2006 inclusive, the taxes so raised to be used exclusively for the
paying of Gogebic County's Maintenance of Effort payments to the State of
Michigan for the continued operation of the Gogebic County Medical Care
Facility, which levy will raise in the first year of the levy the estimated sum
of $332,353.00? (This millage rate represents a renewal of the millage, rather
than an increase.)
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
4.
Richard Bolen, Director of County Forestry and Parks
(RE:
withdrawal penalty)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to waive Gogebic County’s share of the penalty in the amount of
$1,289.94.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Gogebic County Hospital Finance Authority
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to appoint Cynthia Johnson to the Hospital Finance Authority.
REPORTS:
1.
April ORV report
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the report as presented.
Regular
Meeting
May
26, 2004
Page Three
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the report as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried to pay the claims
as presented along with the pre-paids and the one addition from the Treasurer
budget of $74.00 for postage and to make the reports apart of the minutes.
Sheriff Sanders discussed with the Board,
his department is in need of a dishwasher, and he has contacted a plumber about
a replacement. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Sheriff to purchase a replacement if necessary and to take
the money out of 101-301-933.00.
Commissioner
Kangas brought up the letter that Judge Tingstad provided to Board members for
information purposes only regarding the state court administrator office audit
of the County Courts in June.
Commissioner
Pezzetti informed the Board of the proposed revenue sharing cuts for FY 2005,
these cuts could total 44%.
Jim
Loeper reminded Board members of the Emergency Management Services training
session on Friday at Tacconelli’s at 10am.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
______________________________
____________________________
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
9, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of May 26,
2004 regular meeting.)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
1.
Economic Development & Capital Improvements Committee-06/02/04
Lengthy
discussion was held regarding the recommendation from the Economic Development
and Capital Improvements Committee to apply for a 4.38% loan through the USDA
for a 30-year period, the loan amount to be 4.1 million dollars. Commissioner
Pezzetti reminded the Board of the failed 1998 jail expansion ballot question,
which, asked the voters to approve an expansion of the current jail and provide
operational funds as well. Commissioner Kangas informed the Board that the
committee is only recommending the Board apply to USDA for $4.1 million dollars
loan, and that USDA will set aside that amount for the County if the voters of
the County approve of the jail expansion or a new constructed jail. The County
is not obligated to funds if the ballot question fails or if the County decides
not to do anything with current jail. The discussion continued with questions to
the size (number of beds) and dollar amount needed for a County jail, and when
to bring the question to the voters. A
motion was made by Kangas, supported
by Lewinski and carried on a six yea – 3 nay vote that the County apply for
the 4.38% loan through the USDA for a 30 year period, the loan amount to be $4.1
million dollars.
The
Board also discussed the formation of an Adhoc committee to develop language for
the jail expansion/newly constructed jail to be presented to the voters for
approval. This Adhoc committee will also work to address the size and dollar
figure for the project and to present the full cost and plan to the full Board. A motion was made by Kangas,
supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote that the Chairman be
authorized to appoint an Adhoc committee. GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
9, 2004
Page
Two
APPEARANCES:
1.
Pat Merrill, County EDC Director
(RE:
Snowmobile Track)
Mr.
Merrill informed the Board there is an interested party looking at developing a
snowmobile racetrack at the fairgrounds. After his opening remarks Commissioner
Kangas suggested Merrill should present this matter to the Fair Board first. No
Board action was taken, and Merrill will present this matter to the Fair Board.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
(RE:
FY 2005 summer tax levy)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk/Register of Deeds
(RE:
Tax Limitation Advisory Committee)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to form the committee and the Board will make their appointment as required.
3.
Sharon Hallberg, County Treasurer
(RE:
NSF checks fees)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to increase the NSF fee to $35.00.
4.
Rick A Minkin, CEO, Community Mental Health
(RE:
CMH jail related services)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
5.
Jonathon Mead, Executive Director, UPCAP
(RE:
U.P. Area Agency on Aging FY 2005 AIP)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution as presented
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Gogebic County Board Policy on Millage Requests
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by an 8 yea – 1
nay voice vote.
Commissioner Peterson discussed a letter he would like sent to Legislators Prusi and Brown regarding Fire Department funding on a couple House bills being considered in the Michigan House. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to send letters to both Rep.Brown and Senator Prusi.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
9, 2004
Page Three
Chairman Bennetts asked Administrator Juliane Giackino if she knew if other Counties were considering closing on Friday in honor of
former President Ronald Reagan’s funeral. Giackino said contacted 18 Counties and non were closing. Chairman Bennetts said he was
asked by a few County employees if the County was going to close for this Federal Holiday. Hearing that the State and that most Counties were going to open for business on Friday Gogebic County would be open to serve the public as well.
Sheriff Sanders informed the Board the City of Wakefield is reviewing the sheriff contract for 2004-05 and may have to adjust the contract due to financial constraints. City Manager John Siira will keep in contact with the department. The city of Bessemer has approved the 2004-05 contract.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
____________________________
______________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
June
23, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of June 9,
2004 regular meeting)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions: Budget
amendment for Prosecutors office and an appointment to the jury board.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------05/26/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Joe Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE:
Two Contracts from Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics and Resolution to be adopted.)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts and to adopt the resolution
as presented.
2.
Joe Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE:
3rd Quarter appropriation for Airport Operating and Capital Outlay.)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the 3rd quarter appropriations as requested.
3.
Paul Wallenius, Quit Claim deed request
(RE:
easement on Spring Lane)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the signature of Clerk Pelissero and the Chairman to approve
the quit claim deed.
AGENDA
ADDITIONS:
1.
Budget Amendment for Prosecutors budget.
Mr.
Adams has Aaron Schenk doing an internship through Lac Vieux Desert; the Tribe
has paid the County for the cost of the internship. The total cost is $7,800.00.
Regular
Meeting
June
23, 2004
Page
Two
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried to amend the
Prosecutors contractual line item 101-229-805.02 along with revenue line item
101-000-580.00 LVD Contribution.
Original budget
Amendments Previous
Amended Budget
Revenues
Amendments
101-000-808.00
$ 0.00
$7,800.00 $0.00
$ 7,800.00
LVD
Contribution
101-229-805.02
$5,516.00
$7,800.00 $0.00
$ 13,316.00
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
4.
Circuit Court Judge Roy Gotham notified the Board of a vacancy on the Jury
Board, and per Statute MCL 600.1301 he must nominate a person to fill the
vacancy. He recommended Linda Dufrane as the appointee. A
motion was made by Lewinski,
supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Linda
Dufrane to the jury board as a Democrat appointee.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the report as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to accept the report as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried to pay the claims
as presented along with the addition of a claim for postage from District Court
101-136-730.00 in the amount of $1,239.85 and to include the pre-paids and make
them a part of the minutes.
Sheriff Larry Sanders informed the Board that he has the Bessemer and Wakefield City Contracts approved and signatures are required from the Clerk and the Chairman. The contracts are identical in cost at $142,733.84. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the signatures on the contracts.
Sanders also updated the Board on the Forest Service patrol contracts. The County will provide service to the Forest Service during afternoon shifts. A motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the contract with the Forest Service.
Regular
Meeting
June
23, 2004
Page Three
Sheriff Sanders is applying for a $10,000.00 drug policy grant through the State of Michigan. The grant has a 10% match for the County. Sanders has the funds in his budget already so there will not be any additional funds required. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the sheriff to apply for the grant.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Richard
Davalos of the Ottawa National Forest Service thanked the Board for their
support of the patrols by the Sheriff Department for the Forest Service.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
____________________________
____________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
July
14, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (2) Wiemeri,
Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of June 23,
2004 regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote
to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions: 1.
a recommendation from the Jail committee and 2. Fair board appropriations
and cash advance request.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dean Beaudoin, auditor from Joki, Makela and Pollack
(RE:
2003 County Audit)
Mr.
Dean Beaudoin presented the 2003 County Audit report to the Board. Beaudoin, in
his outline explained that in 2003 new financial reporting rules took
effect(GASB 34). The report is longer and more detailed because of GASB 34. The
County received a clean audit opinion for 2003. The County fund balance
decreased by $192,466 in 2003 and began 2004 at $411,772. Beaudoin’s
presentation lasted approximately 20 minutes. A short question and answered
period followed. A motion was made by
Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the
audit report as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Tim Bennett, Executive Director, Bay Cliff Health Camp
(RE:
Thank you)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Lee Olsen, Chairman, Ostego County Board of Commissioners
(RE:
Unified 46th Circuit Court litigation)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
July
14, 2004
Page
Two
3.
Dennis Steenrod, Correctional Facility Speacilist
(RE: jail inspection report)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
Agenda
Addition:
4.
Fair Board Appropriation and Cash Advance request.
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the 2004 Fair Board Appropriation and to approve a cash advance
of $70,000.00 for the Fair preparations, which, will be paid back with the
receipts from the Fair.
5.
Jail Committee recommendation
Based
on the recommendation from the Jail expansion/new construction ad hoc committee,
a motion was made by Kangas,
supported by Winkowski to go ahead with the plans to build a new 45 bed jail
rather than renovate to existing one. The plans will continue and the Board will
have to pass a resolution by the August 25th regular meeting to place
the ballot question on the November 2nd 2004 General Election ballot.
YES: (7) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Pezzetti,
Ramme,
Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Pat Merrill, Director, County EDC
(RE: Appointments)
2.
Commissioner Ramme requests appointments to apply for grant money for
mine fencing of dangerous mines.
Commissioner
Ramme informed the Board that grant money is available for dangerous mine
fencing and capping, through the United States Natural Resource Conservation
Service. A Gogebic County Resource Conservation and Development Committee must
be established. Four members have been recommended by the Gogebic County Soil
Conservation District.
A
motion was made by was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by
unanimous voice vote to approve the establishment of the Local RC&D and to
appoint the following members to the committee: Dick Bolen, Dave Ramme, Dave
Anderson and Brian Aho.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
July
14, 2004
Page
Three
BUDGET
AMENDMENTS:
1.
Emergency Management budget
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried to adopt the budget
amendment for Emergency Management.
101-000-521.00
Federal Grant Homeland Security/terrorism amended by $107,923.00
101-426.977.00
Emergency Management Equipment amended by
$107,923.00.
YES: (7) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Pezzetti,
Ramme,
Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner Lewinski thanked all the people who attended the open house at the Gogebic County Transit Authority on Tuesday.
Clerk Gerry Pelissero informed the Board that no applications were received by the deadline for consideration on the Special Tax Limitation Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
___________________________
_____________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
July
28, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was to order at 5PM by Chairman Don Bennetts.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes of July 14,
2004 regular meeting.)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to approve the agenda as presented along with a commissioner request to discuss
the August 3rd, 2004 primary ballot proposals and a Countywide bike trail system
will be discussed.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------------06/23/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
2.
Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm.—-07/14/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Congressman Bart Stupak
(RE:
Veterans health care)
2.
United States Senator Carl Levin
(RE:
Essential Air Service)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive communications 1 and 2 and place them on file.
3.
Retirement Director Sharon Hallberg
(RE:
actuarial study)
Discussion
of the matter began when the Board took up the communication from Treasurer
Hallberg. The Elected and Appointed officials are also willing to pay their
share of the cost for the actuarial study. The Court employees also submitted a
letter stating they would also like to pay for a study. The Four court employees
were Paula Partanen of Circuit Court, Wendy Mesich and Pat Comparin of Probate
Court and Maria Kinnunen of Probate/Juvenile Court. Lengthy discussion continued
regarding eligibility and participation costs of the studies. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Ramme to authorize Retirement Director Hallberg to get a cost
Regular
Meeting
July
28, 2004
Page
Two
estimate
of all actuarial studies for Sheriff Department, Elected and Appointed and the
Court employees and that 100% of all memberships in each group must be willing
to pay for the study and that the cost for each group must be paid in advance.
If 100% of any particular groups participation is not met that study will not be
completed.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
AGENDA
ADDITION:
Commissioner
Kangas was concerned that the Maintenance of Effort ballot proposal needs to be
promoted more to remind the voters that the MOE renewal is on the ballot. It was
agreed to contact Medical Care Facility Director Robert Dunn regarding the
promotion of the millage renewal.
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Wiemeri to pay the claims as presented
along with the pre-paids and make them a permanent part of the minutes.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
Mr. Tom Kangas addressed the Board regarding a county-wide bike trail using the existing railroad. The board suggested he talk with Pat Merrill County EDC director regarding the matter.
Commissioner Wiemeri asked Sheriff Sanders if he is watching his overtime budgets. Sheriff Sanders notified the Board he is watching the budgets, and lately a few tragedies in the County have added to the overtime.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
_____________________________
________________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
August
11, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes from July
28’04 regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the communication from the
Department of Corrections.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Technology Committee Chairman Brad Noren
(RE:
lein costs)
Mr. Noren informed the Board of the State of Michigan’s plan to change how the County will be logging onto the Law Enforcement Information Network(LEIN) beginning in September of this year. Currently the Sheriff Department logs on through telephone lines, and the cost is paid by the State. Beginning in September, the County will be responsible for more of the cost and will be required to log into LEIN differently. The new system will affect all Counties in Michigan. Several members of the Board will attend a conference at Sault Ste. Marie this coming weekend and will discuss this matter with other Counties. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until after the conference.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Timothy McGuire, MAC Executive Director
(RE:
FY 2005 State Budget shortfall)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Randy Kirchhoff, HOPE Manager
(RE:
appropriation request)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to release another three-month
appropriation to the H.O.P.E. animal shelter immediately.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
3.
Kim Stoker, Planning Director WUPPDR
(RE:
Community Economic Development Strategy reports)
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution and authorize the signature of the Chairman on the
document.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners actively supports and currently
participates in the economic development district activities of the Western
Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission,
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners concurs with the update of the
Community Economic Development Strategy Report dated September, 2004 and accepts
it as its guide for economic development, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners supports the Western Upper
Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission’s application to the
Economic Development Administration for planning funds.
Agenda
addition:
4.
Jack Kann, Manager, County Jail Services Unit
(RE:
exercise room conversion to cells)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to convert the exercise room into a 4-bed jail cell. This will increase
jail capacity from 24 to 28 beds. The cost to come from fund balance.
Commissioner Ramme asked about contacting Ironwood Public Safety again regarding dispatching due to the LEIN costs that will affect both IPSD and LVD. Commissioner Wiemeri suggested a lot of the dispatching will be done by Negaunee dispatch 9-1-1 when the County is up and running with Enhanced 9-1-1. No Board action taken.
Laurel Makinen invited everyone to attend a meeting with Senator Deborah Stabenow, Thursday August 19th at the Elk and Hound Restaurant at 5:30pm, tickets are $17.00.
Chairman Don Bennetts read a thank you note from the Melvin Jacobson family, thanking the Board for their support after his death.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wiemeri, supported by Lewinski and carried to adjourn to the
call of the Chair.
______________________________
__________________________
Don Bennetts, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
August
25, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Bennetts
ROLL
CALL:
PRESENT: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski,
Bennetts
ABSENT: (0)
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(minutes from August
11, 2004 meeting)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the agenda as presented along with the added issue of the jail cameras.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------07/28/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
2.
Technology Committee-------------------------08/04/04
A
motion was made by Winkowski, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.
A
motion was made by Kangas to approve the bid of $13,644 from Northstar, and by
accepting the grant from MMRMA of $5,000, it would be a cost of $8,644.
Mr. Pezzetti asked that Mr. Kangas include in his motion it be contingent
upon the $5,000 from Risk Management – if we do not get the $5,000 from MMRMA
we will not follow through with it. Mr.
Wiemeri supported the motion with the contingency and it carried by unanimous
voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Maureen Kay Houghton, Enforcement and Trail Grants Specialist
(RE:
Marine Safety Program)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
Regular
Meeting
August
25, 2004
Page
Two
2.
Gernot Joachim, Assistant Director, Substance Abuse Agency
(RE:
employee assistance program agreement)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to renew the contract with Western U.P. Substance Abuse Services
Coordinating Agency on the EAP.
3.
Joseph Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE: Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics marketing grant
and
Terminal parking project contracts and resolutions)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski to approve the first Resolution
for a contract for airport improvement, and the revised Resolution, presented at
the meeting, for a contract for the reconstruction of the terminal parking lot
at the airport. Discussion followed – money already appropriated.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Upper Peninsula Interoperable Communications Proposal
Discussion
by Jim Loeper. A
motion was made by Wiemeri to
approve Resolution, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous vote.
2.
County of Baraga
A
motion was made by Lewinski to support the Resolution from Baraga County,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas to approve the trial balance and cash balance as presented, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Pezzetti to accept as presented, supported by
Peterson
and carried by unanimous voice vote.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski to pay the claims and also the prepaids, supported
by Ramme.
YES: (9)Koivisto, Kangas, Winkowski, Pezzetti,
Peterson, Ramme, Lewinski, Wiemeri, Bennetts
NO:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
August
25, 2004
Page
Three
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Acting
Federal Ranger, Piper Desy, introduced herself to the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous vote
to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
____________________
________________________
DON
BENNETTS,Chairman GERRY R. PELISSERO, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
September
8, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme,
Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (1) Kangas
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(August 25, 2004
regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried to approve the
agenda as presented along with items in other matters:
1.
Personnel & Negotiations meeting. 2. 2005 Budget worksheets. 3. Squad car
auctions.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Joseph Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE:
Two contracts with Michigan Bureau Aeronautics and a resolution for fencing
project)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts and adopt the
resolution as presented.
2.
Joseph Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE:
Three contracts with MDOT/Delta Fencing for airport perimeter fencing)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to authorize the Chairman to the sign the contracts.
3.
Bill Hall, Grand View Hospital Board member
(RE:
resignation)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to table the matter until new applicants are presented to the Board to fill
the vacancy of Mr. Hall.
4.
Sheriff Stephen DeBoer, Chair, CJIS Policy Council
(RE:
Lein Service Termination)
5.
Benjamin E. Bodkin, Legislative Coordinator, MAC
(RE:
LEIN termination and costs)
Brad
Noren was in attendance at the meeting and was asked by Commissioner Pezzetti to
update the Board regarding items 4 and 5. Noren informed the Board that he has
been working on the solutions to the termination of the LEIN connection, as it
exists now.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
September
8, 2004
Page
Two
Noren
informed the Board he has been able to find the required equipment and has
established the new transmission at no cost to the County. Noren cautioned the
Board that there might be additional cost later. Noren will keep the Board
informed as to his progress.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communications and place them on file.
6.
& 7. Gerald F. Parish, Acting Superintendent, US Dept. of
Interior
(RE:
Proposed Trust Acquisition of Land)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to table the matter until Peterson can contact Watersmeet Township
officials regarding the matter.
8.
Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk-Register of Deeds
(RE:
ballot language)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri to place the following ballot
proposal language on the November 2, 2004 General Election Ballot:
PROPOSAL
FOR RENEWAL OF SEPARATE TAX LIMITATIONS
SHALL SEPARATE TAX LIMITATIONS BE RENEWED OR CONTINUED FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS (2005-2008 INCLUSIVE) FOR THE COUNTY OF GOGEBIC AND THE TOWNSHIPS AND THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY, THE AGGREGATE OF WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED NINE (9) MILLS AS FOLLOWS:
GOGEBIC-ONTONAGON
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT - 0.32 MILLS
TOWNSHIPS:
Bessemer
Township
- 1.63 MILLS
Erwin
Township
- 1.00 MILLS
Marenisco
Township
- 2.00 MILLS
Wakefield
Township
- 1.63 MILLS
Watersmeet
Township
- 1.77 MILLS
Ironwood
Township
Chartered
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Motion carried.
APPROPRIATIONS:
1.
Friend of the Court 2004 appropriation
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
September
8, 2004
Page
Three
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the 2004 Appropriation to the Friend of the Court.
Commissioner Pezzetti informed the Board that he will schedule a Personnel & Negotiations Committee meeting with the Sheriff Deputy Union for September 27th or 28th. He also directed County Administrator Juliane Giackino to release the 2005 County Budget worksheets to all departments on October 4th with the return date October 15th.
Commissioners Ramme and Wiemeri informed the Board of a car auction that will be held soon that has police vehicles available. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri to authorize a dollar amount not to exceed $23,000 to be bid on vehicles.
YES: (7) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski,
NO: (1) Bennetts
Motion
carried.
County
Clerk Gerry Pelissero informed the Board that Dave Reigler of Edward Jones Inc.
has approached the payroll department to be added as a Deferred Comp provider
for employees. A motion was
made by Lewinski, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve Edward Jones Inc. as a
Deferred Comp provider.
Sheriff
Larry Sanders informed the Board of a rebate available through Government
Payment Services, the credit card company used by jail inmates for payments via
credit card. The rebate is only available through a signed contract. A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to the Prosecuting Attorney and with his approval the
Sheriff can sign the contract.
Commissioner Lewinski referred to a communication received from Houghton County regarding housing of inmates. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the matter to the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made at 5:32pm by Wiemeri, supported by Winkowski at and carried to
adjourn to the call of the chair.
__________________________
___________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chair
Gerry R. Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
September
22, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Vice-Chairman Wiemeri
ROLL
CALL
Present: (8) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski,
Absent: (1) Bennetts
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(September 8th, 2004 regular meeting)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the addition of an appearance
by Ottawa National Forest Representatives and the FIA Board term expiration.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee ----------08/25/04
2.
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee ----------09/01/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive reports 1 and 2 and place them on file.
APPEARANCES:
Ottawa
National Forest representatives Piper Desy and Norman Nass presented to the
Board the preliminary Draft of the Three Corners Vegetation Project. The Project
is located in Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties, in Watersmeet more
specifically for Gogebic County. Mr. Nass and Ms. Desy outlined the project and
how it will affect some the Ottawa National Forest. Their presentation lasted
approximately 10 minutes and included a question and answer period. The
Board’s main concern was the plan for the Watersmeet locations to “emphasize
semiprivate non-motorized recreational settings.” The Board thanked the Ottawa
Representatives for the presentation. No Board action was necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Jack Kann, Manager County Jail Services Unit, Michigan DOC
(RE:
jail inspection of August 16, 2004)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
2.
Randy Kirchhoff, H.O.P.E. Animal Shelter Manager
(RE:
2005 budget)
Regular
Meeting
September
22, 2004
Page
Two
Shelter;
and a new contract between the Board and the Shelter, the current contract is a
one-year contract. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to the 2005 budget workshops.
3.
Juliane Giackino, County Administrator
(RE:
snowplowing bids)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Administrator to advertise for snowplowing bids.
4.
James Bradley, President of Friends of Porcupine Mountains
(RE:
building use proposal)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to send a letter of support to the Friends of the Porcupine Mountains and the
their project for building use at the Porkies.
Agenda
Addition:
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous
voice vote to advertise for the County Board appointment to the FIA Board. The
term of Julie Ahnen expires on October 31st, 2004.
APPROPRIATIONS:
1.
4th Quarter Appropriations, Airport Operating and Capital
Outlay
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried to release the 4th
quarter appropriations to the Airport.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Truth in Taxation Resolution
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and to adopt the resolution and set
the public hearing for October 27th, 2004.
YES: (8) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the report as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote approve the report as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Peterson to pay the claims as presented
along with pre-paids and to make them apart of the minutes.
Regular
Meeting
Commissioner Pezzetti asked Sheriff Sanders if had an estimate of the overtime costs for his department through year-end. Sheriff Sanders estimates it will cost approximately $26,000 additional dollars to get through the year. The total may change because of the on going contract negotiations between the deputy association and the County Board.
Commissioner Peterson informed the Board that he spoke with Watersmeet Township about the pending Land Acquisition in the Township. The Township is opposed to the Superior Mill acquisition, that part of the SE1/4 of the NE ¼, Section 21, T45 R39W. A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of opposition to the Department of Interior, voicing the Boards opposition to the land acquisition.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
______________________________
___________________________
Michael
Wiemeri, Vice-Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
October
13, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(September 22,2004
regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
to approve the agenda as presented along with four additions: 1. Recommendation
from the Capital Improvements committee, 2. A communication from the Dale
MacDonald of FIA 3. A communication from the Upper Michigan Law Enforcement
Association and 4. A communication from the Conservation Leaders Network.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Pat Merrill, Director, Gogebic County EDC
Mr.
Merrill discussed with the Board the grant application by the Gogebic County
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a $200,000.00 EPA Site Assessment Fund
Grant. Funds would help the Authority assess all the current and potential sites
for Brownfield Redevelopment. The application is due November 12, 2004 and the
grant is a no match grant. If approved, Merrill will come back to the Board with
the plan and the time frame for a public hearing on the grant. No Board action
necessary at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Yvonne Blackmond, Director, Office of Drug Control Policy, State of
Michigan
(RE:
Federal Grant Award)
Commissioner Lewinski asked Sheriff Sanders what the grant funds would be used for. Sanders informed the Board he would purchase 15 handguns for the department. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Dale MacDonald, Director, Gogebic County FIA
(RE: additional 2004 funding)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to amend the 2004 budget to reflect a $700.00 increase in appropriations to FIA 101-901-965.08 and to take the $700.00 from fund balance 101-000-401.00.
YES: (9) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
October
13, 2004
Page
Two
TABLED
MATTERS:
1. JAVS Proposal -District Court Recording Equipment
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to take the item off the table.
Discussion began on the proposed JAVS audio/video equipment for District Court. The Board discussed the unknown factors of the 2005 budget especially health insurance increases for next year. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri to upgrade Ginny Boline’s pay grade from a pay grade three to a pay grade six, effective November 1, 2004.
YES: (8) Koivisto, Lewinski, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri, Winkowski, Bennetts
NO: (1) Kangas
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski to authorize the 98th
District Court to advertise for a court reporter and to deny the purchase
request for the video equipment. Lengthy discussion followed which included
input from Judge Tingstad. The salary and fringe benefits for the position were
discussed. Pezzetti then withdrew his motion and Winkowski withdrew his support
of the motion. A motion was
then made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the matter to the Finance Budgeting & Auditing Committee
meeting on October 27, 2004.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to move the meeting time of the FBA meeting to 4pm on Wednesday, October
27, 2004.
LONGEVITY/INCREMENT
1. Sharon Hannu, Friend of the Court, six months
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the increment request.
Committee Summary Reports:
Economic Development Capital Improvements Committee --- 10/13/2004
The purpose of the meeting was to award snowplowing bids for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 winter season. Two bids were received, one from Globe Industries and one from JE Tauer. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice to award the bid to JE Tauer for snowplowing and snow removal for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 winters.
Agenda Additions:
The communication from the Conservation Leaders Network, regarding changes to the Roadless Area conservation Rule. A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas, to receive the communication and place it on file. The motion failed on a 4 yea to 5-nay vote. A motion was then made by Ramme, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of opposition to any roadless plan for Gogebic County.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
October
13, 2004
Page Three
Agenda Addition:
Communication from the Upper Michigan Law Enforcement Association
(RE: Contractual Recognition)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote to go into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy at 5:30pm.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice vote to go back into open session at 5:45pm.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Winkowski and carried by unanimous voice vote that the Board will not authorize signatures on the Contractual Recognition agreement and refers the matter to the Personnel and Negotiations committee to discuss with the union.
County Clerk Gerry Pelissero informed the Board that three applications were received by the deadline for the term on the FIA Board which begins November 1, 2004. The Appointment will be made at the next regular meeting of the Board on October 27, 2004. Each Board member received a copy of the letters of application.
Commissioner Ramme updated the Board on the Sheriff Department vehicle that was purchased at auction. The cost was $9,900.00 and he is still hoping to bid on another vehicle.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Wiemeri and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair at 5:50pm.
______________________________
_______________________________
Don
Bennetts, Chairman
Gerry R. Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
October
27, 2004
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Vice-Chairman Wiemeri.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (6) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri,
Absent: (3)
Peterson, Winkowski, Bennetts
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(October
13, 2004 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to approve of the agenda along with the following additions: a 4th
communication, the FIA Board appointment, District Court vacancy advertising,
District Court Clerk pay scale clarification, and budget amendments for
Emergency Management budgets.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to open the Public Hearing for the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing.
WHEREAS,
the millage for Gogebic County for 2004 is 7.9809 mills, which includes the
extra voted millage of .4153 mills for the operation of the Gogebic Medical Care
Facility and .3216 mills for the operation of the Gogebic County Public Transit
Program, .6000 for the Senior Citizens Program and .1946 mills for Animal
Control.
WHEREAS,
the County of Gogebic desires to levy its full millage of 7.9809 mills.
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners will have a
public hearing on October 27, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, 200 N. Moore
Street, Bessemer, Michigan, to allow the public to ask questions concerning the
increase of millage of .2218 mills.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee -----------09/08/04
2.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee ------09/22/04
3.
Health & Welfare Committee -------------------09/23/04
4.
Economic Development & Capital Improvements-–-10/13/04
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive reports 1 through 4 and place them on file.
Regular
Meeting
October
27, 2004
Page
Two
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports continued
5.
Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee
-------10/20/04
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Lewinski and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize payment of $950.00 for the Crime Star computer program for the
inmate booking purposes at the Sheriff Department.
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote, that Mr. Loeper be authorized to pursue the installation of four of the
existing cameras to be put in the area of the visiting room at the jail, on the
west side of the jail on the exterior of the building, on the back door of the
jail on the exterior, and the west entrance (Road Commission entrance) at the
Courthouse. The funding will come from the 101-000-617.03 Sheriff Contractual
Other.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Pat Merrill, County EDC
(RE:
letter of support for grant application)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the grant application.
2.
Beverly Bartlett, Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Association
(RE: November Alzheimer’s Disease Month)
A
motion was made by Lewinski, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution to declare November as Alzheimer’s Disease Month
in County.
3.
Circuit Court Judge Roy Gotham
(RE: Jail overcrowding)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Steve Tiziani, County Resident
(RE:
County Forestry gravel sales)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to forward the letter to the Forestry and Parks Commission for a response to Mr.
Tiziani’s letter.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Allegan County, Self Insurance pools
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote
to support senate bill 1385.
Vice-Chairman
Wiemeri asked if there was any public comment on the Truth In Taxation
Resolution. There was none.
County Equalization Director Dave Hardie discussed with the Board the 2004 Millage Rate, which is set at 7.9809. The millage is comprised of County Allocated 6.4494, Medical Care Facility of .4153, Transit .3216, Senior Programs .6000, Animal Control .1946.
Regular
Meeting
October
27, 2004
Page
Three
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme to adopt the 2004 Gogebic County Millage Rate at 7.9809.
ROLL CALL:
YES:
(6) Kangas, Koivisto, Lewinski,
Pezzetti, Ramme, Wiemeri,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.