2006 Regular Board Minutes
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Regular
Meeting
January
11, 2006
County
Courthouse
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (0)
None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES (December 28, 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 Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with five additions, which
were added to communications. #4 Forestry and Parks Commission letter to DNR,
#5. Livescan fingerprint costs, #6. Dec 12th 2005 minutes amendment,
#7 Letter to Medical Care Facility regarding decorations, #8. Restaurant and
Waterpark Developers.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5-minute
limit)
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Jonathan Mead, CEO, UPCAP
(RE:
2006 UPCAP Dues)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to pay the 2006 UPCAP dues of $800.00.
2.
Dick Holm, Assistant Airport Manager
(RE:
1st Quarter 2006 Appropriations)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the 1st Quarter appropriations to the Airport.
3.
Gary Erickson, Under-Sheriff
(RE:
Buy back into retirement system)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the buy-back requested and forward the matter to the
retirement commission.
4.
Forestry and Parks Commission letter to MDNR
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to the Michigan DNR regarding
the deer management strategies for the newly formed Deer Management Unit 127 in
Gogebic County.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Two
The
letter was drafted by the Forestry and Parks Commission and is also signed by
their Chairman.
5.
Livescan Fingerprinting Costs
Sheriff
Sanders provided a letter to the Board outlining the costs and the reimbursement
agreements for the Livescan system. Sanders met with Ironwood Public Safety
Director Bob Erspamer and IPSD has agreed to share fifty percent of the cost.
Michigan State Police claimed they didn’t have any money available to
reimburse the county, Marenisco Township has agreed to a user fee when an arrest
is made at a cost of $10.00 per arrest. After lengthy discussion, a
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Oliver to charge MSP one-third of the
cost, which will be shared with Sheriff Department and IPSD.
YES:
(8) Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (1)
Erlenborn
Motion
carried.
6. Amending Dec 12, 2005 minutes.
Commissioner
Ramme pointed out in the December 12, 2005 minutes that the effective date of
the tobacco free jail building should read 1/01/06. Clerk Pelissero informed the
Board that the motion of December 12, 2005 didn’t include any effective date
and only after the motion was voted on, it was suggested by Bennetts that it be
effective 1/1/2006. After discussion, a motion was
made by Bennetts, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
make the Jail and the Courthouse tobacco free buildings as of 1/11/06, and to
purchase signage from the Building and Grounds to post public notice the
buildings are now tobacco free.
Discussion
followed regarding enforcement and penalties. Administrator Juliane Giackino
will research and respond at a later meeting.
7. Letter to Medical Care Facility
Commissioner
Peterson discussed the Christmas decoration removal at the Medical Care Facility
recently. A
motion was made by Peterson,
supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to the
Medical Care Facility Board and ask them to purchase fireproof decorations for
all holidays.
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COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Three
8. Restaurant and Waterpark developers
Commissioner
Ramme informed the Board he was contacted by developers interested in opening a
Restaurant and Waterpark in Gogebic County. He provided this as informational
only, no Board action necessary.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Gogebic County Transit Board
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote
to appoint Howard Aspinwall and Carrie Hampston to the Transit Board.
Director
Jim Mildren updated the Board on the Gogebic County Transit System.
County
EMS director Jim Loeper thanked the Board for their support of the UP EMS
Corporation resolution at the December 28, 2005 meeting.
Bessemer
City Resident Bill MacDonald asked the Board if the County Animal Control
Ordinance banned Pit Bulls. Animal Control Officer George Beninghaus was
attendance and answered the questions relating to the Ordinance and the State
Law that speaks to vicious dogs.
Commissioner
Pezzetti thanked the Clerk, Treasurer and Administrator for their work on the
2005 budget.
Daily
Globe Reporter, Andy Hill, invited the Board to share the positive things going
on in the County for the paper’s annual progress addition.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
Consultation
with Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in pending litigation,
Beninghaus vs. Gogebic County
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts, to go into closed session to
consult with their attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in pending
litigation, Beninghaus vs. Gogebic County. The time was 5:35pm. The Chairman
asked for a roll call vote.
YES:
(9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO:
(0) None
Motion
carried.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting
January
11, 2006
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Four
The
Board returned to open session at 6:00PM.
A
motion was
made Pezzetti, supported by Oliver, to pursue the litigation strategy as
outlined by their attorney in the matter of Beninghaus vs. Gogebic County.
YES: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to adjourn to call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:02PM.
_____________________________
_________________________
Keith Winkowski, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5:00PM by Chairman Winkowski.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (1) Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(January 11, 2006
regular meeting minutes)
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 Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve of the agenda as presented along with the four (4)
recommendations from Finance meeting of 3:30pm today and a matter regarding
retirement contributions for new hires.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee------------12/28/05
2.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------12/28/05
3.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------01/11/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive and place on file summary reports one through three.
Agenda
Additions:
4.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee -------01/25/06
a.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to renew the County’s Worker
Compensation Plan with the Michigan Association of Counties underwritten by
Citizens.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
b.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried on a 6 yea – 2
nay vote to bill the Michigan State Police for their 1/3 share of the Livescan
maintenance contract and send the bill to Lansing rather bill the Wakefield
Post.
c.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to correct the mileage rate in the Budget resolution to .40 per mile and on
page
Page
Two
four
of the resolution regarding new non-union hires the paragraph should read: Any
new non-union employee hired after 1/1/2006, shall contribute 15 percent of
their health insurance premium monthly. This does not apply to current General
Fund County employees, also including those in the Retirement Office, Forestry
and Parks Commission and Friend of the Court and Airport.
d.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts to set the Undersheriff salary
at $43,000/year, when and if current Undersheriff Gary Erickson retires.
YES: (6)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Winkowski
NO: (2) Oliver, Ramme
Motion
carried.
e.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver, that all new employees hired
after 1/25/06 will pay 3% of the first $4,200 and 5% thereafter, continuously
towards the Gogebic County Retirement System.
YES: (7)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Winkowski
NO: (1) Ramme
Motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Dale Gribler, Chair, Emergency Telephone Service Committee
(RE:
Seventh-year certification funds)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to apply for the seventh year funds.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote that all agencies that require a County Board appointment are to advertise
for the their board openings and vacancies, pay for the advertising themselves
and have all applicants submit their letter of application or interest the
Gogebic County Clerk.
2.
Rick Minkin, CEO, Community Mental Health
(RE:
expiring CMH Board terms)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to inform Mr. Minkin that his agency should advertise for the openings and
have the applicants submit their letter to the County Clerk. Questions about the
Membership Category will be referred to CMH for clarification.
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Three
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Isabella County Board of Commissioners
(RE:
High Energy Costs)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by
unanimous
voice vote to adopt a similar resolution and forward the resolution to US
Senators Levin and Stabenow and Congressman Stupak.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver 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 Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Bennetts, to pay the claims as
presented, which includes the Worker Compensation 1st Quarter payment
to MAC, along with the pre-paids and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
A Personnel and Negotiations Committee meeting was set for February 8th, 2006 at 4PM, at the request of Commissioner Peterson through Commissioner Ramme.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm.
____________________________
_____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
February
8, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (1) Gerovac
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(January 25, 2006
regular meeting minutes)
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 Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the following additions:
Recommendations from the Personnel and Negotiations Committee meeting from 4pm
today along with a letter of support for UPCAP, a resolution in support of the
establishment of a tribal enterprise in Western Gogebic County, and to add a
closed session to discuss pending litigation.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMITTEE
SUMMARY REPORTS:
1.
Economic Development and Capitol Improvements Committee 02/01/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts to contact the Community
Action Agency to determine if they are interested in purchasing the Senior
Center building after being the given the opinion of value and be allowed 30
days to make that decision.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Agenda
Additions:
Personnel
and Negotiations Committee Recommendations:
1.
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to
authorize the Friend of the Court to advertise for the vacancy in her office for
the job class #3 opening.
2.
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send the contract re-opener request letters to the Courthouse employees union
and the Sheriff Department Deputies union.
Regular
Meeting
1. UPCAP letter of support regarding SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY resolution.
A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on a letter of support for UPCAP’s development of a rural single point of entry for nursing homes.
2. Resolution in support of the establishment of a tribal enterprise project.
A motion was made by Ramme, seconded by Pezzetti to adopt a resolution in support of a tribal enterprise project in Western Gogebic County and to request representatives of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians attend a Board to present their plans and ideas for the project.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to ask EDC Director Pat Merrill to come up with a list of priorities and projects if the EDC was given funding for projects between $100,000 to $250,000.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to go into closed session to discuss a legal memorandum prepared regarding pending litigation: Beninghaus vs. Gogebic County. The time was 5:18pm.
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
After
a legal roll call vote in closed session the Board went back into open session.
The time was 5:25pm.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Erlenborn to agree to settle the litigation as recommended by their
legal counsel.
YES: (6)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Winkowski
NO: (2) Peterson, Ramme
Motion
carried.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm.
_____________________________
__________________________
Keith Winkowski, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski.
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (9) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(February 8, 2006
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 Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with three additions to
communications:
#7.
Budget Amendment for Emergency Management Services, #8. Senior Center Building
sale update and #9. Fireman’s Tournament advertising
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 -------01/25/06
2.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee ------------02/08/06
3.
Health and Welfare Committee ------------------02/13/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive and place on file reports 1, 2 and 3.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Pat Merrill, EDC Director
Mr.
Merrill discussed the need to create a countywide comprehensive plan with the
Board. He mentioned the local EDC is aware of this need as well, and the
importance of having all municipalities working together on this plan. A brief
question and answer period was held with the Board. A
motion was made by Bennetts,
supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to support the
creation of a countywide comprehensive plan.
2.
Don Flint, update on County map production
Mr.
Flint presented to the Board a newly created year round area attraction map,
fifty thousand maps were created by the Western U.P. Convention and Visitor
Bureau. Flint dropped off 500 for the County Courthouse. No Board action
necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
(RE:
UP-EMS services)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
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February
22, 2006
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2.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE:
High Energy Cost Resolution)
A
motion was made by Oliver, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Kari Beattie, Deputy Director, Office of Governor
(RE:
High Energy Cost Resolution)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Bob Lueckel, Forest Supervisor
(RE:
Proposed LVD Land Exchange)
Norman
Nass of the Ottawa was in attendance and discussed the land exchange with the
Board. The land exchange is of mutual benefit to each party, according to Nass. A motion was made by
Erlenborn, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the
matter to Dick Bolen of the County Forestry and Parks Commission for comments of
the project.
5.
Norman Nass, District Ranger
(RE:
Crystal Lake Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project)
Mr.
Nass again discussed with the Board the project for timber harvest and other
fuel reduction treatments to improve forest health and reduce risk of wildfire. A motion was made by
Peterson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a
letter of support for the project.
6.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE:
Borrowing Resolution)
Treasurer
Pertile discussed the possibility of borrowing for the delinquent taxes of 2005,
this year. She recommended to the Board the adoption of the borrowing resolution
in case she would have to borrow. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Erlenborn to adopt the resolution. (due to the size of the
resolution it will be kept on file in the Clerk’s office.)
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
7.
Budget Amendment for Emergency Management Services Budget.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac to amend the EMS budget as
presented by Jim Loeper.
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
Page
Three
101-000-505.00 original budget $0.00 amended to
$10,526.00
Dept
of Justice Grant
101-000-561.00 increased by $662.23
amended to $
8,162.23
State
Grant Emergency Services
101-426-956.00 original budget $0.00 amended
to
$ 3,000.00
Employee
Training and Development
101-426.750.00 increased by $8,188.23 amended to
$ 8,388.23
Supplies
and Materials
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
8.
Senior Center Building update.
Commissioner
Kangas updated the Board regarding the offer by the County Board to Community
Action to purchase the building. Community Action has rejected the Board’s
offer. Discussion followed, a
motion was made by Ramme, supported
by Pezzetti, to put the building up sale to the public.
YES: (4)
Bennetts, Peterson, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (5) Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Pezzetti, Oliver,
Motion
failed.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to refer the sale of the building to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee. The Chairman of the committee will set a date.
9.
Advertising in the Fireman’s Tournament program
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac to take out a half page
advertisement in the Fireman’s Tournament program, which will be held in
Ironwood in mid July. The $100.00 ad will be purchased from the Board’s budget
contractual services 101-101-805.02.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
Page
Four
APPROPRIATIONS:
1.
Airport Operating and Capitol Outlay 2nd Quarter
Appropriations
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac to release the 2nd
Quarter General fund appropriation to the Airport.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Community Mental Health Appointments
(Three
Communications related to the appointments from Rick Minkin)
Clerk Pelissero advised the Board of the current membership and classification of the CMH Board. A motion was made by Erlenborn to nominate Diane Kossow for the Primary Consumer position, after a brief discussion he withdrew his motion. Further discussion followed regarding how to begin the voting and the seats that needed be filled. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Oliver to nominate Colleen Kichak to fill the vacancy created by the immediate resignation of Betty Rands. This term will expire in March of 2007.
YES: (1)
Pezzetti,
NO: (7) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas,
Peterson, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Abstaining: (1) Gerovac
Motion
failed.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver to place the four general public
applicants in for nomination to fill the two regular terms expiring March 31st
of 2006. The applicants were Marsha Vestich, Colleen Kichak, Kathy Maki and John
Lewinski.
ROLL
CALL: to vote for two of the four candidates
Ramme: Kichak
and Lewinski
Oliver:
Kichak and Maki
Erlenborn:
Kichak and Maki
Kangas:
Kichak and Maki
Bennetts:
Kichak and Lewinski
Pezzetti:
Vestich and Lewinski
Peterson:
Vestich and Kichak
Winkowski:
Kichak and Lewinski
Kichak
received a majority of votes 7, and is appointed to the CMH Board for a
three-year term.
Vestich
2 votes, Maki 3 votes and Lewinski 4 votes, didn’t receive a majority of
votes.
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
Page
Five
A
second vote was taken to appoint one of the remaining three candidates to the
three-year term on the CMH Board.
Oliver:
Maki
Erlenborn:
Maki
Gerovac:
Abstained
Kangas:
Maki
Bennetts:
Lewinski
Peterson:
Vestich
Ramme:
Lewinski
Winkowski:
Lewinski
None
of three candidates received a majority of the votes.
A
third vote to appoint was taken:
Gerovac:
Abstained
Kangas:
Lewinski
Bennetts:
Lewinski
Pezzetti:
Lewinski
Peterson:
Vestich
Ramme:
Lewinski
Oliver:
Lewinski
Winkowski:
Lewinski
Lewinski
received a majority of the votes 6, and is appointed to the three-year term.
The
next vote was to fill the vacancy created by resignation of Betty Rands. The
remaining term to be filled will expire March 31st, 2007.
Gerovac:
Abstained
Kangas:
Maki
Bennetts:
Vestich
Pezzetti:
Vestich
Peterson:
Vestich
Ramme:
Maki
Oliver:
Maki
Erlenborn:
Maki
Winkowski:
Vestich
Neither
candidate received the majority of the votes needed.
A
second vote was then taken:
Kangas:
Maki
Bennetts:
Vestich
Pezzetti:
Vestich
Peterson:
Vestich
Ramme:
Maki
Oliver:
Vestich
Erlenborn:
Maki
Gerovac:
Abstained
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
Page
Six
Winkowski:
Vestich
Vestich
received the majority of votes 5, and is appointed to the un-expired term, which
ends March 31st, 2007.
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Kangas to nominate Steve Thomas as
Public Official to the CMH Board.
YES: (7)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Abstaining: (2) Gerovac, Ramme
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Peterson to nominate Diane Kossow to
primary consumer seat on the CMH Board. After discussion, Erlenborn withdrew his
motion and Peterson withdrew his support. A motion was made by Oliver,
supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to place both
applicants in for nomination for the primary consumer seat. The applicants were
Diane Kossow and Margery Summerfield.
ROLL
CALL:
Kossow
received a majority of the votes 5, and is appointed to the CMH Board as a
primary consumer.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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 Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas to pay the claims as presented
and the pre-paids, along with one addition to claims for transcripts totaling
$32.90,District Court and make them apart of minutes.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme,
Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
February
22, 2006
Pezzetti informed the Board that the Commodity Supplemental Food Program was not included in President Bush’s 2006-07 budget. He suggested an e-mail be sent to the President asking him not to cut the CSFP. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send an e-mail to the President regarding the Board’s opposition of the planned cut of the CSFP.
A motion was made by Ramme to establish an ad hoc to study the creation of a County Executive position. The Chairman asked three times for support, hearing none the motion died for lack of support.
Norman Nass addressed the Board regarding the 75th Anniversary of the Ottawa National Forest, and the possibility of a new ranger station building being built in Watersmeet.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
_____________________________
____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
March
8, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (7)
Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Pezzetti, Oliver,
Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent: (2) Bennetts, Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(February 22, 2006
regular meeting minutes.)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the recommendations from the
4pm Personnel and Negotiations committee meeting of today.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
Ottawa
National Forest Ranger, Melanie Fullman updated the Board on issues that may
impact the County, which included discussion on National Forest revenues for
county schools through a program similar to the 25% PILT funds. She also
discussed the timber sales currently on the Ottawa.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Duane Duray, Gogebic-Iron County Airport Manager
(RE:
Resolution for Training Grants)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the
Contracts.
2. Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE:
Heidelberg case)
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
Recommendations
from the Personnel & Negotiations Committee 03/08/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn to leave the retirement
contribution of 3% of the first $4,200 and 5% thereafter as is for the
Undersheriff position as per County Board resolution effective 1/26/06.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (7) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO:
(0)
Motion
carried.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver, if an individual moves to the Undersheriff position from the GCSD their sick leave accrued as a deputy carries forward and then they would follow the Elected and Appointed Officials policy.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (7) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO:
(0)
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Gerovac, if an individual transfers from the GCSD to the
Undersheriff position, vacation will credited based on years of service to the
County, then to follow the Elected and Appointed Officials policy.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (7) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO:
(0)
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Oliver, that the 1.5% retiree health contribution with no spouse
remain in effect as the adopted policy (effective 1/1/05) for the Undersheriff
position whomever is appointed and in accordance with the E&A policy.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (7) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO:
(0)
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas to send a letter to the A.F.S.C.M.E. and WPPA unions
advising that the re-opener previously requested by the Board per union contract
in both cases be dropped at this time and that the Board looks forward to
negotiations with both unions in 2007.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (4) Gerovac, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver,
NO:
(3) Erlenborn, Ramme, Winkowski
Motion
carried.
There were none.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
_______________________________
_____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
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 (March 8, 2006
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 Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with three additions: 1.
Recommendation from the Economic Development and Capitol Improvements Committee
meeting of 3pm today, 2. Recommendation from the Finance meeting of 4PM today
and 3. grants for the Airport.
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 ------02/22/06
2.
Personnel & Negotiations
Committee -----------03/08/06
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.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Pat Merrill, County EDC
Director
(RE:
Revolving Loan Fund Request)
Merrill
informed the Board that a Public Hearing had to be set for the $30,000 Revolving
Loan Fund to bbPie Electronics of Wakefield. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous to set the Public Hearing for April
12th, 2006 at 5PM.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Congressman Bart Stupak
(RE:
High Energy Prices.)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to receive the communication and place it on file.
Agenda
Additions:
Committee
Recommendations:
Economic
Development and Capital Improvements Committee 03/22/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts to put the Senior Center
Building up for sale and to seek office space for the MSU extension office and
the veteran’s affairs office.
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
Page
Two
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (1) Erlenborn
Motion
carried.
Finance,
Budgeting & Auditing Committee ----03/22/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn to transfer among the
following expenditure line items to support the Human Services Coordinating
Board for 2006 at $2,000.
101-900-718.00
Retirement to reduce expenditure by
$2,000, from $304,938.00
101-901-965.30
HSCB to increase expenditure by
$2,000, from $0.00
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Grand View Hospital Finance
Authority
2 seats on Board
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to appoint Robert Davenport and Timothy Lynott to the Gogebic County
Hospital Authority Board.
LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS:
1.
Mary Jendrusina, Clerk’s
office, five year increment
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the 5 year increment as requested.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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 Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Bennetts and to pay the claims and pre-paids
as presented and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
Page
Three
Chairman Winkowski welcomed and acknowledged about 40 current employees and union representatives of the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility to the meeting. The group was there to make the Board aware of their struggles at the facility and discuss morale and wage issues. The Chairman opened the floor for comment and approximately six people spoke on behalf of the group. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Peterson, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to invite MCF Administrator Robert Dunn to attend the next County Board meeting on April 12, 2006. Winkowski also let the employees know that it may be possible for the County to place a millage on the August ballot for the operations of the facility. County Corporate Counsel, Richard Adams was in attendance and spoke to the group on this matter. The question is; “Can the County levy such a millage?” Another point of concern is what affect would a dedicated millage have on the current funding received by the County from the State. Other discussion included the schedule of the meetings of the MCF Board. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to invite the three members of MCF Board to attend the April 12th meeting as well. Bennetts then thanked the employees for their dedicated work.
Bill McDonald addressed the Board regarding his payment for fire extinguisher services provided at the fairgrounds in May of 2005. McDonald has yet to receive payment for the work. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Ramme, supported by Erlenborn to send a letter to the Fair Board asking for payment to Mr. McDonald.
YES: (6) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver
Ramme
NO: (3) Gerovac, Kangas, Winkowski
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting was adjourned at
5:50PM.
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
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 (March 8, 2006
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 Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along with three additions: 1.
Recommendation from the Economic Development and Capitol Improvements Committee
meeting of 3pm today, 2. Recommendation from the Finance meeting of 4PM today
and 3. grants for the Airport.
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 ------02/22/06
2.
Personnel & Negotiations
Committee -----------03/08/06
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.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Pat Merrill, County EDC
Director
(RE:
Revolving Loan Fund Request)
Merrill
informed the Board that a Public Hearing had to be set for the $30,000 Revolving
Loan Fund to bbPie Electronics of Wakefield. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous to set the Public Hearing for April
12th, 2006 at 5PM.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Congressman Bart Stupak
(RE:
High Energy Prices.)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote
to receive the communication and place it on file.
Agenda
Additions:
Committee
Recommendations:
Economic
Development and Capital Improvements Committee 03/22/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts to put the Senior Center
Building up for sale and to seek office space for the MSU extension office and
the veteran’s affairs office.
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
Page
Two
YES: (8)
Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (1) Erlenborn
Motion
carried.
Finance,
Budgeting & Auditing Committee ----03/22/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn to transfer among the
following expenditure line items to support the Human Services Coordinating
Board for 2006 at $2,000.
101-900-718.00
Retirement to reduce expenditure by
$2,000, from $304,938.00
101-901-965.30
HSCB to increase expenditure by
$2,000, from $0.00
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Grand View Hospital Finance
Authority
2 seats on Board
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to appoint Robert Davenport and Timothy Lynott to the Gogebic County
Hospital Authority Board.
LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS:
1.
Mary Jendrusina, Clerk’s
office, five year increment
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve of the 5 year increment as requested.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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 Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Bennetts and to pay the claims and pre-paids
as presented and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
March
22, 2006
Page
Three
Chairman Winkowski welcomed and acknowledged about 40 current employees and union representatives of the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility to the meeting. The group was there to make the Board aware of their struggles at the facility and discuss morale and wage issues. The Chairman opened the floor for comment and approximately six people spoke on behalf of the group. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Peterson, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to invite MCF Administrator Robert Dunn to attend the next County Board meeting on April 12, 2006. Winkowski also let the employees know that it may be possible for the County to place a millage on the August ballot for the operations of the facility. County Corporate Counsel, Richard Adams was in attendance and spoke to the group on this matter. The question is; “Can the County levy such a millage?” Another point of concern is what affect would a dedicated millage have on the current funding received by the County from the State. Other discussion included the schedule of the meetings of the MCF Board. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to invite the three members of MCF Board to attend the April 12th meeting as well. Bennetts then thanked the employees for their dedicated work.
Bill McDonald addressed the Board regarding his payment for fire extinguisher services provided at the fairgrounds in May of 2005. McDonald has yet to receive payment for the work. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Ramme, supported by Erlenborn to send a letter to the Fair Board asking for payment to Mr. McDonald.
YES: (6) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver
Ramme
NO: (3) Gerovac, Kangas, Winkowski
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting was adjourned at
5:50PM.
_____________________________
______________________________
Keith Winkowski, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
12, 2006
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(March 22nd,
2006 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 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.
REVOLVING
LOAN FUND
bbPie
Electronics
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to open the public hearing.
Pat
Merrill, County EDC informed the Board all necessary paper work and publications
have taken place as required by the State of Michigan. The Chairman asked for
public comment and there was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Invitation letter(copy) to Robert Dunn to attend meeting.
2.
Invitation letter(copy) to DHS Board to attend meeting.
3.
Robert Dunn, Administrator of Medical Care Facility
(RE: Invitation to attend meeting)
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Corporate Counsel, Richard
Adams report on Medical Care Facility
Corporate
Counsel Adams gave a report to the Board regarding the Medical Care Facility and
the County Board. It is his opinion that the Board does have general oversight
responsibility of the Facility. He also discussed his meetings a with member of
the DHS Board and the union representative. He requested a meeting with Robert
Dunn, who declined to meet. Adams suggested that the Board refer the matter to
the County’s Health and Welfare Committee. This committee should then meet the
DHS Board to discuss the current
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
12, 2006
Page
Two
situation.
Adams completed his five-page report and then answered questions from the Board.
A motion was made by Ramme,
supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to set a meeting of
the DHS Board and the Health and Welfare Committee for April 20th. A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the report from Mr. Adams and place it on file.
5.
Gwen M. Pierce, Watersmeet Area Development Committee
(RE: five-year recreation plan)
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to send a letter of support for the plan to Watersmeet Township.
6.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: small community air service development program grant)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the grant application.
7.
Norman Nass, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest
(RE: Snowmobile route change)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the re-route of the snowmobile trail.
8.
Mark Halkola, Regional Coordinator, W.U.P. Substance Abuse Agency (RE:
Public Act 2 funds release)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to release the Public Act 2 funds.
YES: (9) Bennetts,
Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner Pezzetti informed the Board that 37 summer youth slots are available to Gogebic County.
Commissioner Kangas asked if the PILT monies had been received yet? Treasurer Sue Pertile said to date we’ve not received the funds.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
Approximately
45 employees of the Gogebic Medical Care Facility attended the meeting to once
again express their concerns of the work environment at the facility. Five to
six employees spoke to the Board about services once provided by Gogebic County
businesses are now provided out of the County. The length of Robert Dunn’s
contract as Administrator was also a topic of discussion. The Board once again
thanked the employees for attending the meeting.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
April
12, 2006
Page
Three
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47pm.
_____________________________
___________________________
Regular
Meeting
April
26, 2006
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 (April 12, 2006
regular meeting minutes)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver 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 along with two additions: #6 in
communications regarding outside counsel contact and in other matters,
discussion on the grievance between the Gogebic County Deputies and the County
Board.
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.---3/22/06
2.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------------3/22/06
3.
Technology Committee -------------------------------4/03/06
4.
Health and Welfare Committee------------------------4/10/06
5.
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee ------------4/11/06
6.
Health and Welfare Committee------------------------4/18/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive reports 1 through 6 and place them on file.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dave Hardie, County Equalization Director,
2006 Equalization Report
Mr.
Hardie addressed the Board with the 2006 County Equalized Value report. The 2006
CEV is $601,663,237, and the increase Countywide is 6.44% from 2005. A
motion was made by Peterson,
supported by Erlenborn to adopt the 2006 Equalization report as presented.
YES: (9) Bennetts,
Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
April
26, 2006
Page
Two
2.
John Cain, Ironwood resident
(RE: law enforcement in Gogebic County)
Mr.
Cain addressed the Board about the law enforcement provided currently within the
County and the need to look to the future about combining services for the
benefit the residents of the County. After discussing his ideas for law
enforcement, a motion was made by
Erlenborn, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the
matter to the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee and to invite the City
Manager of Ironwood and Public Safety Director Bob Erspamer to attend.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: credit cards for airport)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the request for two credit cards for the airport, one for the
manager and one for the assistant manager, with limit set at $2,000.00
2.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: settlement report)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac to approve the $500,000 loan to
settle the 2005 Delinquent Taxes with the local municipalities. The total
settlement is $1,395,112.46.
YES: (9) Bennetts,
Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
3.
George Beninghaus, Union President GCDSA
(RE: transfer of union benefits)
Lengthy
discussion was held regarding the issue. Sheriff Sanders discussed again the
past practice of union employees being able to carry their benefits with them
when they were named Undersheriff.
George
Beninghaus, Deputy Association Representative also spoke to the Board regarding
the matter. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Gerovac to waive the 3-5% retirement
contribution and the 1.5% retiree health contribution for a current Gogebic
County deputy that would be named to the Undersheriff position.
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (4) Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Bennetts
NO: (4) Pezzetti, Peterson,
Oliver Winkowski
Ramme voted Present.
Motion
failed.
Regular
Meeting
April
26, 2006
Page
Three
4.
Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk
(RE: Notice of Millage renewals)
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous
voice vote to authorize Clerk Pelissero to update the Animal Control ballot
language for renewal purposes for the August 8, 2006 primary election.
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice
vote to refer the ballot language for the Maintenance of Effort for the Medical
care Facility to the Health and Welfare committee to discuss the millage
language with the DHS Board.
5.
Gogebic County Summer Youth slot allocation
(30 slots available)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver to assign the 30
slots as follows:
Gogebic
Community College 4
Ironwood Township 2
Copper
Peak
5 County
Sheriff 1
City
of Wakefield 5
Ironwood Schools 3
Bessemer
Schools 2
Watersmeet School 3
City
of Ironwood 4
Ironwood Chamber 1
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (8) Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Bennetts
Pezzetti, Peterson, Oliver Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Ramme voted Present.
Motion
carried.
6.
Outside Counsel Contact
Discussion
followed regarding Commissioners contacting outside counsel without
authorization from the Chairman or the Board membership. Ramme brought up the
grievance between the County Board and Deputy Association and the fact that this
matter is still pending. He felt that despite no movement on the matter the
Board should resolve the grievance once and for all. Chairman Winkowski
suggested prohibiting County Board members from contacting outside counsel and
incurring bills without prior approval. Further discussion followed and then a
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote that the only
individuals authorized to contact outside counsel on behalf of the County Board
are the Chairman of Personnel & Negotiations/Committee of the Whole, the
County Administrator and the Chairman of the County Board.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
County of Lenawee
(RE: motorcycle awareness month)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt a similar resolution.
Regular
Meeting
April
26, 2006
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TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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 Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Oliver to pay the claims as presented
along with the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bennetts,
Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Discussion of grievance between Gogebic County and Deputy Association
The matter was discussed in length during communication #6. Ramme just mentioned he was disappointed with the discussion that was held.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac to amend the emergency
management services budget by $22,000 in both revenues and expenditures as part
of Homeland security Interoperable Communication grant.
101-000-505.00
State Grant increased by
$22,000.00
101-426-750.00 supplies
increased by $22,000.00
ROLL
CALL:
YES: (8) Erlenborn, Gerovac, Kangas, Bennetts
Pezzetti, Peterson, Oliver Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Ramme voted Present.
Motion
carried.
Emergency
Services Manager Jim Loeper advised the Board that the USDA Grant for squad cars
is moving forward. A public hearing must be set and the grant application needs
the chairman’s signature. The total amount available is $37,000 to Gogebic
County for squad cars. A motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous
voice vote to set the public hearing for May 10, 2006 at 5pm during the regular
Board meeting. A motion was
made by Erlenborn, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
authorize the Chairman to sign the grant application.
Regular
Meeting
April
26, 2006
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PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Bob
Raisanen, Marenisco Township Supervisor, felt that a deputy being promoted to
Undersheriff from within the department should receive the same benefits as he
is currently receiving. He suggested that some type of language could be drawn
up to address the situation and would not create future problems for the County.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:08pm.
____________________________
__________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
May
10, 2006
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 (April 26, 2006
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 Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented, and in other matters (1) Airport
funding; (2) payment of bill from jail to Big Dollar; (3) Firefighters; (4)
Undersheriff position.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Commissioner
Requests:
Scott
Erlenborn gave a presentation on the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center.
Citizens of Ironwood passed a millage to raise $72,500, which is
basically paying off past debt. Scott
Stephens is the new chairman and is proposing some non-ice recreational uses of
facility. The Business plan for an
additional five sports includes: indoor soccer, golf, batting cages, indoor
archery and in-line hockey. Discussion
continued on management/maintenance costs and funding.
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts, to support the efforts and check on
any additional funding or grants that may be available through WUPPDR.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Local Resource Conversation and Development Committee originally
appointed 7/14/04
Discussion
on grant money –letter to be sent to MI DNR from the Board.
Cannot get grant money until list of mine shafts in Gogebic County is
down. Committee members presently
are Dick Bolen, Dave Ramme, Dave Anderson and Brian Aho.
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Pezzetti, to appoint Bill Perkis to the
Local Resource Conservation and Development Committee, and carried by unanimous
vote. (Perkis to replace Aho)
Ramme
addressed the Gogebic Medical Care workers that were present (approximately
20-25 workers) and discussion followed. The
Treasurer explained the county takes in .4648 mills which is paid
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out
to the State and the County cannot collect any more from the taxpayers than is
paid out. The Medical Care workers were advised
they need to be put on the agenda if requesting a bigger room for the
county board meeting. The next
monthly meeting of Health & Welfare is May 22, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at DHS
Office in Bessemer, and the board members appointed to that committee will be
present.
1.
Sue Kivi, One-year increment Register of Deeds
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac, to grant Sue Kivi her one-year
increment, and carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Gratiot County Board of Commissioners
A
motion was made by Pezzetti to adopt a similar resolution and send it to Mr.
Prusi, Mr. Brown and the Governor’s office indicating that we would like to
see a change, as right now the Clerk is unable to charge for a filing fee,
realizing there are people who cannot pay, and charge a $25.00 filing fee to
remain with the local County Clerk’s office where filed, supported by Oliver,
and carried by unanimous vote.
OTHER
MATTERS:
1.
Gogebic Co. Airport Funding (Central Air Service)
President’s
proposal for 2007 is to cut essential air service from $127,000,000 to
$50,000,000. Discussion followed.
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver, to support airport and work on
legislators.
2.
Payment of bill from Big Dollar for Sheriff’s Dept. which
Will be paid from
General Fund in the amount of $688.13.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac, to pay the bill from Big
Dollar in the amount of $688.13, and carried by unanimous vote.
3.
Letter from Mr. Ken Jacobson, Secretary/Treasurer of Gogebic County
Firefighters Training Council
The
Firefighters have no problem with Mr. Loper and support him 100%.
June 21, 2006 will be their next meeting.
4.
Undersheriff Position - Motion
failed previously and Pezzetti stated according to Roberts’ Rules Of Order in
a case where a motion fails to pass for lack of 2/3 vote a
reconsideration must be moved by one who voted against the
Regular
Meeting
May
10, 2006
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motion. We need someone who
voted against the motion to
bring it on the floor.
5.
Forestry Office presentation – temporary closure of Forestry Road 7300
which will allow us to do l/2 mile of road reconstruction and install culverts.
Construction activities will take place from May 15, to June 2, 2006.
Releasing
forest plan this week.
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver, to hold a workshop presentation
beginning at 3:30 on May 24, 2006.
6.
Jim Loeper advised that the Public Hearing for USDA must be
Advertised.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Michael
Yon added his support for the Sheriff’s Dept. and Undersheriff position.
Some discussion followed.
Discussion
followed concerning rules for the meetings and addendum with
a motion made by Bennetts, supported
by Oliver, that a Commissioner must vote, unless conflict of interest, and not
able to abstain, and carried by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
____________________________
__________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
CHERYL RUPPE, Deputy Clerk
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
Present: (8) Erlenborn,
Gerovac, Kangas,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (1) Bennetts
USDA
GRANT FOR
Radio
Equipment and Gogebic County Sheriff Vehicles
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to open the public hearing.
Grant
writer Mike Bluse discussed the grant with the Board. The grant funds will allow
the County to purchase two sheriff vehicles and radio equipment for the County
fire departments. The original grant was a 25-75% and Bluse was notified the
grant will be 34.6% if followed correctly.
Chairman
Winkowski asked for public comment, there was none. The public hearing will
remain open until after the communications on the agenda.
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(May 10, 2006 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 Ramme, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote
to approve the agenda as presented and to add a verbal report on the Health
& Welfare Committee from Monday May 22nd to the summary reports.
(
5 minute limit )
There
was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee ------- 04/26/06
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.
Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee ------- 05/01/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
3.
Economic Development and Capital Improvements --- 05/10/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the report and place it on file.
Agenda Addition:
4. Health and Welfare Committee meeting held May 22, 2006.
Commissioner Oliver gave a brief overview of the meeting of DHS Board. Our committee members weren’t allowed any public comment at the meeting, and have decided to meet with Corporate Counsel to discuss the May 22nd meeting with Mr. Adams. A motion was made by Ramme, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Bob Browne, Lake Superior Binational Forum
(RE: Lake Superior Day)
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution declaring July 16th, 2006 Lake Superior
Day.
2.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics contract grants and resolutions
for runway crack sealing)
A
motion was made Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote
to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the contracts and to adopt the
resolution.
3.
Sheriff Larry Sanders
(RE: Undersheriff position)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver to fill the position in the
sheriff department created by the appointment of Robert Halvorson to
Undersheriff.
YES: (8) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
4.
Sheriff Larry Sanders
(RE: Staffing)
A
motion Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer
the matter to the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee.
5.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: actuarial report for Retiree Health Care Plan)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Erlenborn to seek bids for the study,
after discussion Erlenborn withdrew his support and Ramme his motion. Further
discussion followed and a motion was
made by Erlenborn, supported by Oliver and carried to table the matter until
Treasurer Pertile can answer some questions.
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6.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: Addendum to Retiree Health Care Plan)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Oliver to table the matter until Treasurer
Pertile can answer some questions.
YES: (4) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti
NO: (4) Peterson, Oliver,
Ramme, Winkowski
Motion
failed.
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Oliver and carried by 7 yea – 1 nay
voice vote to table the matter for further information.
7.
Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk/Register
(RE: Animal Control millage language)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac to approve of the animal
control millage language and to place it on the August 8th, 2006
Primary Ballot as a county-wide proposal.
PROPOSITION TO AGAIN
LEVY TWO-TENTHS (0.2) OF ONE MILL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOGEBIC COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM 2006-2009, INCLUSIVE:
Shall
the previous voted limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed
against all property in the County of Gogebic be again increased two-tenths (0.2
per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of four years, 2006-2009
inclusive, the taxes so raised to be used exclusively for the continued
operation of the Gogebic County Animal Control Program and shall the County of
Gogebic levy such increase in millage for such purposes during such period,
which increases will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated
$81,443?(This is the millage rate that has been in effect from 1998-2005.)
YES: (8) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner
Ramme asked if Commissioner Erlenborn, as a HOPE animal shelter board member
could discuss the privatization of the Shelter with HOPE board. Erlenborn said
he would refer the matter.
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to close the public hearing.
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Kangas to approve and accept the USDA
Grant for Equipment and Sheriff Department vehicles.
YES: (8) Erlenborn, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn 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 Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas to pay the claims as presented
along with the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
There was none.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Several
employees of the Medical Care Facility were in attendance to once again comment
of the DHS Board and Administrator Bob Dunn. Just prior to the meeting, the
Board received a communication from Mr. Dunn requesting information and
resolutions on the next County Board Agenda. A motion was made by Ramme,
supported by Erlenborn and carried to forward the information to Corporate
Counsel Adams and to invite him to attend the June 14, 2006 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:40pm.
______________________________
___________________________
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
14, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The
meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski.
ROLL
CALL
Present: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (1) Erlenborn
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES( May 24, 2006 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 Kangas, and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda with following additions and changes:
Communications
#6. Heritage Trail sign presentation, #7. Sheriff Vehicle purchase, #8.
Opposition to HB 5976. The resolution for Grand View Hospital will be moved up
to immediately after the close of the Public Hearing.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
to
consider approval issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds
by
the Gogebic County Hospital Finance Authority
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to open the
public meeting.
Chairman
Winkowski asked for public comment. There was none. He then asked GVHS CEO David
Hartberg for a brief presentation on the project. Hartberg discussed the
expansion project for the GVHS and then answered a few questions from the Board.
There
was no public comment after the presentation by Hartberg.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to close
the public hearing.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Grand View Hospital Finance Authority
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas, to adopt the resolution
approving the issuance of bonds by the Gogebic County Hospital Finance
Authority.
YES: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
14, 2006
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APPEARANCES:
1.
Ramona Brown, AFSCME Chairperson, Medical Care Facility
Mrs.
Brown was in an accident and wasn’t able to attend the meeting, in her place
Peggy Libertoski read a prepared statement regarding the Facility, the DHS Board
and the County Board.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to the DHS Board making the Gogebic County Courthouse available for their board meetings and to reconsider times for such meetings to serve the employees and public participation.
COMMISSIONER
AGENDA REQUEST
Commissioner
Dave Ramme
A
motion was made by Ramme supported by Oliver, to ask that Julie Ahnen attend the
June 28th, 2006 regular meeting and under oath answer questions regarding the
Medical Care Facility and the appointment on the DHS Board and that Dominic
Rubatt attend the July 12th, 2006 regular meeting and under oath
answer questions regarding the Medical Care Facility and the appointment on the
DHS Board.
YES: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
A
motion was made by Peterson, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to allow Ramme to request via FOIA information from the Medical Care
Facility Administrator for the Health and Welfare Committee. Ramme will inform
the Board of the estimated cost.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Robert Dunn, Gogebic Medical Care Facility Administrator
(RE: County earnings on investment accounts and Excess
M.O.E.)
County
Treasurer informed the Board that Mr. Dunn’s request for the interest and the
excess MOE should be denied based on a letter she received from John Axe, an
attorney from the Lower Peninsula.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive and place on file the Mr. Dunn’s letter.
2.
Kim Stoker, Planning Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Community Economic Development Strategy & Projects)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
14, 2006
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3.
Carolynne Carlson, Executive Director, GO-CAA
(RE: CDBG Grant Contract # MSC-2005-073-HOA)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the administrative agreement.
4.
James Stingle, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of support for the project.
5.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: 2005 Annual Gogebic County Employees Retirement System)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the 2005 Annual Report.
Agenda
Additions:
6.
Dick Bolen informed the Board that the Western U.P. Heritage Trail
Network provided the County with a sign to acknowledge the County Courthouse
Building as one of stops on the Heritage Trail.
7.
Sheriff Larry Sanders
(RE: Sheriff patrol cars)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson, to advertise for a new
sheriff patrol car. If the USDA grant for the patrols cars is approved funds
from the grant can be applied to a vehicle purchased prior to the grant
approval.
YES: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
8.
Opposition to House Bill 5976.
Commissioner
Kangas informed the Board of legislation that has been introduced that would
prevent County Fairs from renting out storage space and competing with the
private sector. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to send a letter of opposition to our Legislators in Lansing.
1.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: retiree health care plan actuarial study)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to take the item of the table.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme to authorize the firm of Gabriel
Roeder Smith & Company to perform the Actuarial Study with funds coming from
the General Fund.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
June
14, 2006
YES: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
2.
Sue Pertile, County Treasurer
(RE: Addendum to Retiree Health Care plan)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to take the item off the table.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to add the addendum to the Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Oceana County
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
Jim Loeper informed the Board through Senator Stabenow office he was able to receive a Homeland Security grant for $17,000, which will be used to purchase a Jaws of Life for Ironwood Township, the City of Wakefield also received funds to purchase their own Jaws of Life.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair.
_____________________________
_____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R. Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
June
28, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Winkowski. After the pledge of allegiance a moment of silence was observed in honor of Ken Drier, Wakefield Township Supervisor, MTA liaison to the County Board. Drier passed away Friday June 23rd.
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent: (1) Gerovac
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(June 14, 2006 regular
meeting minutes.)
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 Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with the following additions: 1. Community Corrections budget, 2. UPCAP resolution, 3. Patrol cars bids, 4. release of Friend of the Court 2006 Appropriation, and two budget amendments for the Sheriff Department 2006 budget.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(
5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee
Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Health and Welfare Committee---------------5/22/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported
by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report and place
it on file.
2.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee----5/24/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Bennetts to authorize the County Treasurer to request a credit card
with a limit of $2,000.00 for Undersheriff Robert Halvorson.
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
3.
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee----6/14/06
4.
Health and Welfare Committee---------------6/20/06
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports 3 and
4 and place them on file.
APPEARANCES:
1.
DHS County Board Appointee Julie Ahnen
DHS
County Board appointee, Julie Ahnen appeared before the Board to
Regular
Meeting
June
28, 2006
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answer
questions regarding the Medical Care Facility. Also appearing were Georgia
Webber, Director of Nursing and Attorney Dennis Cossi, legal counsel.
Ahnen
answered about 15 questions from the Board, ranging from the DHS Board
negotiating team with the unions at the facility, contracts issues, the
leadership of Administrator Robert Dunn, the cost of legal fees, grievance
procedures, open meetings and schedule time of meeting. Ms. Ahnen appeared
before the Board for 50 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: 3rd Quarter Appropriation)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 3rd
Quarter appropriation to the Airport.
2.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: Two Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics grants, resolution
for snow removal equipment and two copies of terms and
conditions
of accepting Airport Improvement grants for
signature)
A
motion was made by Bennetts,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the grant
application, adopt the resolution and authorize the chairman’s signature on
the contracts.
Agenda
Additions:
3. Commissioner Pezzetti discussed the 2006-07 Community Corrections
budget, which will be $342,850.00. A motion was made by Peterson,
supported by Kangas, to adopt the budget as presented by Pezzetti.
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
UPCAP
Resolution
(RE: U.P. Area Agency on Aging’s FY 2007-2009 Multi-year plan.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the resolution.
Sheriff
Patrol car bids.
Sheriff Sanders presented the bids to the Board, there were three bids received, one from Ramme Collision Center, Bessemer Auto and Big Valley Ford. After discussion, a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn to purchase the used vehicle from Ramme’s Collision Center for $16,500.00
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (6) Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Winkowski
NO: (1) Bennetts
Abstain: (1) Ramme. Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
June
28, 2006
Page
Three
Friend
of the Court Appropriation
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme to release the 2006 appropriation to the FOC, the amount is $21,250.00
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
BUDGET
AMENDMENTS:
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to amend the
Sheriff department’s budget by $30,000 for contractual services 101-301-805.02 and increase revenue by $30,000, 101-000-665.00 Interest.
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn to amend the Sheriff department’s budget by $9,500 for part time 101-301-703.00 and reduce the retirement budget by $9,500, 101-900-718.00.
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Forestry and Parks Commission (advertised by Commission, applications
sent to County Clerk.)
A
motion was made by Bennetts,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Bob Schonberg
to the Forestry and Parks Commission.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported
by Oliver 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 Bennetts, supported by Oliver to approve the claims as presented along the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
ROLL
CALL:
Yes: (8) Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas, Peterson, Pezzetti.
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Regular
Meeting
June
28, 2006
Page
Four
There was none.
PUBLIC
COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)
Amy Sordahl and Peggy Libertoski, employees of the Medical Care Facility spoke about the appearance by Julie Ahnen.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14pm.
______________________________ ___________________________
Keith Winkowski, ChairmanRegular
Meeting
July
12, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (7)
Bennetts, Erlenborn, Kangas,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent:
(2) Gerovac, Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(June 28, 2006 regular
meeting minutes)
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 along with one addition; #6
Communication from the Fair Board
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Dean Beaudoin, of Joki, Makela and Pollack CPA’s
2005 Audit Report
Mr.
Beaudoin presented the 2005 Gogebic County Audit report to the Board. He
presented an outline of the audit report, which, is over 100 pages long. The
audit included a clean opinion once again this year. The total fund balance is
at $361,902.00, $313,156.00 is the unreserved and $48,746 is reserved for
Maintenance of Effort. There were no instances of noncompliance material to the
financial statements of Gogebic County disclosed during the audit. A
motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the 2005
Gogebic County Audit report.
2.
DHS County Board Appointee Dominic Rubatt
Mr.
Dominic Rubatt County DHS Board appointee appeared before the Board to answer
questions regarding the Medical Care Facility. Rubatt answered questions about
the facility, the administrator, the grievance process, utilizing the Prosecutor
as legal counsel and as a negotiator. Other topics included the
employee/employer work relationship and work atmosphere. The question and answer
period lasted about 15 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Timothy McGuire, Executive Director, MAC
(RE: House Bill 5924 and PPO legislation)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
Regular
Meeting
July
12, 2006
Page
Two
2.
State Senator Michael Prusi
(RE: House Bill 5976)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Jack Kann, Manager County Jail Services Unit
(RE: Final Jail Inspection)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous
voice vote to receive the jail inspection report and place it on file.
4.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE: PPO Fees)
A
motion was made by Erlenborn, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
5.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE: House Bill 5976)
A
motion was Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
6.
Stephen Thomas, Chairman, Gogebic County Fair
(RE: Cash Advance for 2006 Fair)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Erlenborn to approve of the $65,000 cash
advance for the Fair, which, will be paid back by Fair proceeds immediately
after the 2006 Fair.
YES: (7) Bennetts,
Erlenborn, Kangas,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Undersheriff Bob Halvorson addressed the Board regarding the staffing at the Sheriff Department. Discussion followed regarding part-time employees and the union contract. Halvorson invited the Board to meet with him to discuss the matter. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Erlenborn and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the matter to the Personnel and Negotiations Committee and invite a member of the Union to attend the meeting.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
Bob
Murphy, AFCME union representative of the Medical Care Facility spoke about the
earlier Q&A with Mr. Rubatt.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.
____________________________
_____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular
Meeting
July
26, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (8)
Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent:
(1) Erlenborn
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(July 12, 2006 regular
meeting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver 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 and Auditing Committee-----06/28/06
2.
Economic Development and Capital Improvements-07/12/06
3.
Health & Welfare Committee--------------------07/17/06
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive and place on file reports one through three.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Kari Beattie, Deputy Director, Office of the Governor
(RE: Board’s opposition letter to HB 5976)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE: PPO legislation)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE: Board’s opposition to HB 5924)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4.
Pat Merrill, Gogebic County EDC Director
(RE: Public Hearing request date and time)
A
motion was made by Oliver, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to set a public hearing for August 9th, 2006 5pm, for the
Revolving Loan Fund Disbursement Plan.
Regular
Meeting
July
26, 2006
Page
Two
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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 Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS
AND ACCOUNTS
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac to pay the claims as presented
along with the pre-paids and to make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (8) Bennetts, Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
NO: (0) None
Motion
carried.
Commissioner Kangas commented on the 2005 Audit report from the previous meeting and was pleased the Fund Balance grew. Commissioner Oliver also commented on the report, and then a motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas to send a letter of thanks to the department heads for their efforts during 2005 to stay within budget and help grow the Fund Balance.
Melanie Fullman of the Ottawa National Forest gave an update on their projects.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
Peggy
Libertoski asked a few questions regarding the Medical Care Facility and the
Health and Welfare Committee meeting held on Monday July 24, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:20pm.
_____________________________
_____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
August
9, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL
Present: (7) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Ramme,
Winkowski
Absent:
(2) Erlenborn, Oliver
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to open the public hearing.
Pat Merrill of the Gogebic County EDC, gave an update of the revolving loan fund, and the reason disbursements. He answered questions from the Board. Chairman Winkowski asked for public comment, there was none. The hearing would stay open during the regular meeting in case some one is running late.
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES (July 26, 2006
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 Gerovac, supported by Peterson 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.
Gogebic County Jail Expansion and Renovation Committee
Jim
Loeper, jail committee chairman, presented to the Board plans for a 46-bed jail
expansion and renovation project. The project would be funded by a four year
sinking millage, 2 mills the first year, 1.75 the second, 1.5 in the third and
1.25 in the fourth year.
Millage
language will be drafted for the August 23, 2006 meeting. Ken Wendt of the Jail
committee discussed the funding and reasons for the sinking millage and if
placed on the Ballot in November and passed by the voters the millage could be
levied in December. The committee took questions from the Board. No action was
taken after the 15-minute presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Lake Gogebic Chamber of Commerce
(RE: Chamber meeting)
A
motion was made by Ramme, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
August
9, 2006
Page
Two
2.
Duane DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Memorandum of Agreement for real estate rights)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the chairman to sign the contracts.
3.
Kim Stoker, WUPPDR, Planning director
(RE: Annual CEDS Report)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adopt the resolution as presented.
4.
Melanie Fullman, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest
(RE: International Paper easement intent)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Michigan Association of Counties
(opposition to K-16 Spending mandate)
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by a six yeas and
one nay vote to adopt a similar resolution.
The
Chairman once again asked for public comment on the Revolving Loan Fund
Disbursement plan, again no one spoke up.
A
motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bennetts and carried by unanimous voice
vote to close the public hearing.
There were no other matters.
PUBLIC
COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There
was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to adjourn to the call of the chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:27pm.
_______________________________
____________________________
Keith
Winkowski, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular
Meeting
September
13, 2006
County
Courthouse
Bessemer,
MI 49911
5:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL
CALL:
Present: (7) Bennetts, Gerovac,
Kangas, Pezzetti,
Oliver, Ramme, Winkowski
Absent:
(2) Erlenborn, Peterson
APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES(August 23, 2006
regular meeting minutes.)
A
motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to approve the agenda as presented along the following additions: #4
Communications; Airport TSA/Sheriff Department coverage; #5 Motion from the
Personnel and Negotiations Committee of 3:30pm today.
CITIZENS
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
(5
minute limit)
There
was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
State Representative Rich Brown
(RE: K-16 Spending Mandate Ballot initiative)
A
motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: Two contracts from Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics,
for an extension of the marketing grant, and a resolution.)
A
motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the chairman’s signature on the contracts and to adopt the
resolution.
3.
Norman Nass, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest
(RE: Red Pine Plantation Thinning Project)
A
motion was made by Bennetts, supported by Ramme and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
Agenda
Addition: