2005 Regular Board Minutes
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GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Re-Organizational
Meeting
January
3, 2005
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by County Clerk/Register of Deeds Gerry
Pelissero.
The oath of office was administered to the newly elected commissioners by Pelissero.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
ELECTION
OF CHAIRPERSON
Clerk
Pelissero opened the floor for nominations for chairman. Bennetts nominated
Commissioner Winkowski. The Chair called three more times for nominations; there
were no more nominations. A motion
was made Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote
to close the nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Keith Winkowski as
chairman. Winkowski assumed the Chair.
ELECTION
OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Chairman
Winkowski opened the floor for nominations for vice-chairperson, Kangas
nominates Ramme. Chairman Winkowski called three times for any other
nominations; there were no more nominations. A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to close the nominations and cast a unanimous vote for David Ramme Sr. as
vice-chairman.
ADOPTION
OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt Roberts Rules of Order as follows:
1.
The Chair 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
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COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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DESIGNATION
OF MEETING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES
Current Schedule:
Location: Gogebic County Courthouse
District Courtroom
Bessemer, Michigan
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 Peterson, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to keep the first meeting of the month on the second Wednesday at 5PM, in the District Courtroom.
A motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to keep the finance, budgeting and auditing meeting at 4:30PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the District Courtroom.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to keep the second meeting of the month on the fourth Wednesday at 5PM, in the District Courtroom.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: Investment Resolution)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION
FOR THE COUNTY OF GOGEBIC
WHEREAS,
under the
laws of the State of Michigan, Act. No. 40 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1932,
lst Extra Session, as amended, this Board is required to provide, by resolution, for the deposit of all public monies, including
tax monies, belonging to, or held for, the State, County or other political
units coming into the hands of the County Treasurer, in one or more banks within
the State.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: (1) the Board of Commissioners of the County of Gogebic hereby directs the Gogebic County Treasurer to deposit all public monies, including monies and funds held for the State Board of Escheats or missing heirs, coming into her hands as Treasurer in any bank within the State which is a legal depository as defined by State and/or Federal law, and (2) the Treasurer is authorized to invest funds in these institutions in any investment
permitted
by State Statute which is Act No. 20 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1943, as
amended, or Federal law or regulation within the limits set therein.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: The County Treasurer is authorized to enter into and execute on behalf of the County any contracts with any bank or trust company for the safekeeping or third party custodianship of any of the County’s securities as well as any contracts or repurchase agreements with any corporation for the purchase of any such securities which will be the subject of such safekeeping or third party custodianship arrangements, on such terms and conditions as the County Treasurer shall require.
2. Joe Braspenick, Airport Manager
(RE: 2005 1st Quarter Appropriations)
A motion was made Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2005 1st Quarter Appropriations as requested.
Paul Tesanovich, State Senator Mike Prusi’s aide was present at the meeting and introduced himself to the Board, congratulated the new commissioners and mentioned he is available to the Board at any time.
Clerk Pelissero informed the Board he was contacted by Grand View Hospital CEO David Hartberg regarding the Lease Agreement between
the Board and GVHS. Since the Hospital has met their obligation of the agreement, new documentation must be drawn up. Jane Forbes of Dykema Gossitt, PLLC did the original work on behalf of the County, Hartberg is willing to hire her on behalf of the Hospital to draw up the necessary legal paper work. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice to authorize Clerk Pelissero to send a letter to Ms. Forbes and Mr. Hartberg approving Grand View Hospital’s hiring of Ms. Forbes.
Chairman Winkowski congratulated the new Board members, Gerovac, Erlenborn and Oliver. He also discussed the upcoming MAC conference in Lansing this February. After discussion, a motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize a minimum of two commissioners attend the conference.
A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote that when a conference or meeting provides meals no additional meal money will be provided on the travel voucher. Winkowski also informed the Board that committee appointments would be made soon.
Commissioner Erlenborn asked why the County Board meeting minutes are longer available on line. Pelissero informed the Board that Brad Noren was responsible the posting of the minutes and he discontinued posting of the minutes after January of 2004 due to the amount of time he is able to work on the web site postings. After discussion,
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a motion was made by Erlenborn to authorize Noren to post the minutes again; he then rescinded his motion and will contact Noren to discuss the matter before further action is taken.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote adjourn to the call of the Chair at 5:30PM
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GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
January
12, 2005
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski.
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (0)
None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES( December 28, 2004
Regular and January 3, 2005 Re-Organizational meetings)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions: 1. Request for
the 2005 appropriation to HSCB; 2. Hope 1st quarter appropriation.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Dawn Monk, Deputy State Court Administrator
(RE:
Court Equity Funding)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Probate Judge Joel Massie
(RE:
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote
to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Probate Judge Joel Massie
(RE:
Personnel & Negotiations meeting)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried on an 8 yea – one nay
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Deputy Scott Voit
(RE:
Search and Rescue Team Grant funds)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the advance purchase agreement for fund 267 based on the
$2000.00 grant award from the United Way.
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5.
Thomas Chatel, Bessemer City Manager
(RE:
Sheriff Contract)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. WUPPDR
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file. Earlier in 2005 Chairman Winkowski appointed Commissioner Kangas to replace Michael Wiemeri on the WUPPDR Board.
2. Gogebic County Transit
Jim
Mildren, Director of the Gogebic County Transit addressed the Board regarding
the appointments that needed to be made. A
motion was made by Peterson,
supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint
Commissioner Kangas to the un-expired term to February 1, 2007 and appoint
Commissioner Pezzetti to a three term ending February 1, 2008.
1. Jill Novascone, Prosecutors Office, Three year increment
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the three-year increment request.
Commissioner Pezzetti informed the Board
that HSCB Director Betsy Wesselhoft requested the 2005 appropriation be
released. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to release the 2005 HSCB
appropriation in the amount of $2000.00.
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
No: (0) None
Abstaining: (1) Erlenborn
Motion
carried.
H.O.P.E.
Animal Shelter Manager, Randy Kirchhoff
sent a communication asking that the
2005 County Appropriation to H.O.P.E. be on a quarterly basis. After discussion,
a motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme to release the 2005 HOPE funds on a
quarterly basis for 2005.
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
No:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
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COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioner
Pezzetti advised the Board that a special Finance, Budgeting and Auditing
committee meeting would be held Wednesday January 19, 2005 at 3PM. The purpose
of the meeting is to meet with the Manager of H.O.P.E. to discuss 2005 funding.
Commissioner
Erlenborn informed the Board he discussed the posting
of the Board meeting minutes on the County Web site. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to direct Brad Noren to post the County Board meeting minutes on the County Web site.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
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Keith Winkowski, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
January
26, 2005
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (0)
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES( January 12, 2005 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition: #6
communication from Dick Bolen, Director, County Forestry and Parks Commission
regarding Mark Bale acknowledgement.
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 -----12/28/04
2.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee-----------01/12/05
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive and place on file reports 1 and 2.
3.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------01/19/05
a.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote that an
article be placed in the newspaper listing the consequences of not having a
license on a dog to include the fine, costs, lack of proper shots and where
licenses are available.
b.)
A motion was
made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send a memo from the County Board Chairman regarding 2005 short falls to
departments for their reference. MEMO ADDED TO MINUTES
SUBJECT:
2005 POSSIBLE BUDGET SHORTFALLS
If you have followed the budget workshop
meetings and the finalization of the 2005 budget, you are aware that all funds
are at near critical levels.
Therefore, please be forewarned that there will be NO budget amendments for calendar year 2005. The exception would be only for emergency circumstances such as catastrophic weather emergencies or building system breakdowns. Should an emergency occur, please contact the Board Chair, Board Vice Chair or County Administrator. Budget shortfalls within your individual department will result in
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Meeting
January
26, 2005
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reduction of staff and/or services provided.
Effective this date, January 26, 2005, a hiring freeze shall be in effect for all General Fund Departments excluding those hires already authorized by the Board of Commissioners (1 Court Reporter for District Court and 1 Court Reporter for Circuit Court).
c.)
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by
Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to the
A.N.S.W.E.R.S. Committee indicating that due to budget constraints Gogebic
County would not be participating in the Committee for 2005.
d.)
A motion was
made by Erlenborn, supported by Gerovac that all employees in the General Fund
shall receive no salary increases over and above what they are entitled to per
union contract (raise 07/01/05) to also include increments and longevity for
2005.
Discussion
of 3d began, with Probate Judge Joel Massie asking if he could have time to
discuss his request for increases in his department. Lengthy discussion followed
regarding the Morley Study, a personnel and negotiations meeting with Probate
Court and Prosecutors office, as well as the Fund balance and the Delinquent Tax
Revolving Fund.
The
motion was then voted on by Roll Call:
YES: (0) Zero
NO: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Motion
Failed.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dale MacDonald, Retiring Director, Gogebic-Ontonagon County FIA
Mr. Dale MacDonald thanked the Board for the working relationship he has enjoyed with the Board over the years. MacDonald is retiring officially at the end of this week. He introduced his replacement Mr. Gordon Pekuri, who mentioned he is glad to be back in Gogebic County and is looking forward to working with the Board of Commissioners. A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of thanks and appreciation for the years of service to Mr. MacDonald.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Bob Lueckel, Forest Supervisor, Ottawa National Forest
(RE:
Comprehensive River Management Plan)
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to send a letter to the Ottawa National Forest requesting that the
County wants to remain on the mailing list for the Comprehensive River
Management Plan.
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Meeting
2.
Bob Lueckel, Forest Supervisor, Ottawa National Forest
(RE:
Invasive Plant Control Environmental Assessment)
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter supporting Alternative #3.
3.
Pat Pikka, Wakefield Township Clerk
(RE: Snowmobile trail safety)
A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE:
Borrowing Resolution)
Treasurer
Sue Pertile discussed the resolution with the Board and why the Board should
adopt it. Pertile felt as a safeguard the Board should adopt the resolution,
even though at this point Pertile wasn’t planning on borrowing for her tax
settlement. After discussion and questions from the Board, a
motion was made by Bennetts,
supported by Ramme to adopt the borrowing resolution.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (1) Erlenborn
Motion
carried.
5.
Bowden V. Brown, DykemaGossett PLLC
(RE:
Gogebic County CMH Authority- Refinancing of prior bonds issued by MHF Sub G.
Human Services Inc. on behalf of the County of Gogebic)
Rick
Minkin, CEO of Gogebic County Community Mental Health Authority addressed the
Board asking the Board to adopt the resolution, which, will allow for the
refinancing of the bonds at a lower rate. A
motion was made by Peterson,
supported Kangas to adopt the resolution as presented.
Yes: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
No: (0) None
Motion
carried.
6.
Communication from Dick Bolen, Director of Forestry and Parks
(RE:
Mark Bale prestigious award)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of congratulations to Mark Bale.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Gogebic County Transit, At Large position
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to appoint Dave Pawlak to the at large position on the Transit Board.
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Meeting
LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS:
1.
Cheryl Ruppe, five year increment, Clerks office
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the five-year increment.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL
FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac and carried to pay the claims
as presented along with the pre-paids and the four additions: Treasurers 2004
budget 101-253-729.00 to Fidlar Company for $19.90, 101-253-729.00 to Viking
Office Supply for $36.11 2005 budget; Indigent Fees/Probate Court 101-900-808.03
for $282.60 2005
budget;
Prosecutors Office 101-229-729.00 to Wakefield News for $57.90 and to make the
claims and pre-paids apart of the minutes.
Commissioner Erlenborn wanted an open discussion on the 2005 Budget, he was concerned about the amount committed to the budget from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, Finance Chairman Pezzetti said approximately $431,000 was committed to balance the 2005 General Fund Budget. After discussion with Treasurer Pertile, a motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Oliver to cut $100,000 out of the 2005 General Fund Budget.
Yes: (1) Erlenborn
No: (8)
Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Motion Failed.
Erlenborn then made a motion, supported by Peterson to look at the 2005 General Fund Budget non-mandated services for ways to cut the budget.
Yes: (6) Erlenborn, Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson
Winkowski
No: (3) Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme
Motion
carried.
Commissioner
Erlenborn mentioned that the previous Board of Commissioners adopted the 2005
General Fund Budget and that the new Board should look at the entire budget and
remember that the 2006 budget workshops are only 10 months away, and a serious
discussion should take place regarding the funding for 2006. Pezzetti suggested
that a finance, budgeting and auditing committee meeting may address the issues.
A motion was
made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac to look at the entire 2005 General Fund
budget.
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Meeting
Yes: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
No: (0) None
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Gerovac to amend the 2005 Emergency Management Services budget as
presented by Jim Loeper.
101-000-505.00
Training Grant amended budget will be $20,299.00
original
budget was $0.00
101-000-561.00
Equipment Grant amended budget will be $29,527.00
original
budget was $7,500.00
EXPENDITURES:
101-426-956.00 Employee Training amended budget will be $20,299.00 original budget was $0.00
101-426-977.00 Equipment amended budget will be $22,527.00 original budget was $500.00.
Yes: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
No: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Sheriff
Larry Sanders informed the Board that the State of Michigan, will soon require
fingerprints to be transmitted electronically. The new requirement begins in
early 2006. New equipment will be necessary to comply with the new procedure and
the cost is approximately $16,000. Sanders said a grant application is being
processed to provide most of the cost and MMRMA, the County Risk Management will
provide funding as well. The County’s share will be about $830.00. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas to authorize Sanders to proceed with the grant application
and as long as the County share is available within his 2005 budget he can
purchase the Live-scan equipment needed.
Yes: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
No: (0) None
Motion
carried.
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Meeting
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10pm.
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_________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero,
Clerk
Regular
Meeting
February
9, 2005
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkowski at 5PM.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (1)
Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(January 26, 2005
regular meeting)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme 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.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dave Anderson, Gogebic County Conservation District
(RE:
County Mine Closure project)
Mr.
Brian Aho presented to the Board an update on the Gogebic County Mine closure
project. Aho discussed the hazard that open mine shafts present within Gogebic
County. After a question and answer period, Aho asked the Board for their
continued support of the project and the importance of inserting the mine shaft
hazard within the Draft Mitigation plan and to support the Conservation District
in its endeavors to bring closure funding from state and federal sources. The
Board thanked Aho for keeping them informed of the project.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Susan Olson-Butler and Harry Butler, Waukesha WI.
(RE:
Open Pit Lake in the City of Wakefield)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme to receive the communication and
place it on file. John Siira, Wakefield City Manager was in attendance at the
meeting and presented to the Board the development plans by the city. The Board
felt this was a City of Wakefield matter not a County Board decision, after
Siira completed his discussion, the
motion passed by unanimous voice
vote.
2.
Joel Massie, HSCB Chairman
(RE:
Thank you for 2005 appropriation)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
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APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Community Mental Health Board
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
to advertise for candidates, with the deadline for applications March 1, 2005 at
4pm.
Commissioner Pezzetti informed the Board of the Wakefield VFW breakfast buffet this Sunday from 7am to 1pm, US Senator Carl Levin will be in attending and plans to speak at 8:30am. Levin will also be touring the Medical Care Facility and having lunch at the Elk and Hound Restaurant at 11am.
Jim Loeper informed the Board that he has been negotiating a better deal for body removals when a coroner is needed. Villa Coach services currently provides the service and will increase the fee up to $155, plus mileage. Peter Burla of Range Funeral Home Services is willing to provide the service at $90. Discussion followed regarding bidding out the process, a motion was made by Erlenborn to seek bids, and he later withdrew his motion.
Chairman Winkowski asked the Board to send a Get Well card to Congressman Bart Stupak, who recently had back surgery. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to send the Get Well Card.
Erlenborn asked about the scheduling of a personnel and negotiations committee to address Judge Massie’s staff wage increase request as well as when the Board planned to look at the 2005 budget. Finance Chairman Pezzetti mentioned the Sheriff union contract negotiations that are scheduled later this month and if they settle this month, both the Personnel and Negotiations Committee and 2005 Budget workshop would be scheduled.
Pat Merrill of the Gogebic County EDC mentioned that a Gogebic County Municipal Alliance meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 16, 2005 at 10am at the Wakefield City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to share ideas all municipalities are facing.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
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Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
February
23, 2005
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski.
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (0)
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (February 9, 2005 regular meeting)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas 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 ------- 01/26/05
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
2.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee ------------ 02/02/05
3.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee ------------ 02/16/05
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote
to receive reports 2 and 3 and place it on file.
4.
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motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the County’s share of the pistol grant for the Sheriff
Department.
5.
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motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the court recorder contract for the
Circuit Court. Judge Roy Gotham and Tammy Stella, the new employee have already
agreed and signed the contract.
APPEARANCES:
1.
David Hartberg, CEO of Grand View Health System
(RE: Termination of Lease Purchase Agreement)
Mr. Hartberg addressed the Board regarding the termination of the Lease Agreement as outlined in the memo from Jane Forbes of Dykema Gossett. Hartberg mentioned that the Grand View Health System has met all the requirements of the Lease Agreement and having done so the Lease Agreement expired on December 31, 2004. Hartberg said that the GVHSI has fully performed and met all of their obligations through December 31, 2004 and is asking the County Commission and the Commission of Gogebic County Hospital Authority approve the delivery of a deed from the Authority to GVHSI.
Regular
Meeting
February
23, 2005
Page
Two
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motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts to authorize the Grand View
Health System to provide the legal paperwork necessary to transfer the Deed from
the Authority to the GVHSI and that the Grand View will pay any and all costs
for the preparation of the Deed.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0)
None
Motion
carried.
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