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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.
Regular
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