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GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Re-Organizational Meeting

January 2, 2007

County Courthouse                

Bessemer, MI 49911

3:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 3PM by County Clerk-Register of Deeds Gerry Pelissero.

OATH OF OFFICE

Pelissero administered the Oath of Office to the nine newly elected Board of Commissioners.

Roll Call

        Present: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                            Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

         Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Gerovac 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.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

Pelissero opened the floor for nominations to elect the Chairman.

Oliver nominated Leroy Kangas with support from Morin. Pelissero asked three more times for nominations and there was none. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Gerovac, to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Leroy Kangas as Chairman. Leroy Kangas was elected Chairman, Kangas then assumed the Chair and welcomed the new commissioners and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Chairman Kangas opened the floor for nominations to elect the Vice-chairman. Morin nominated Gerovac, with support from Oliver. Jacobson nominated Bonovetz, the chairman asked three times for support, none was heard. Kangas asked three more times for nominations and heard no more. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Peterson to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Tom Gerovac as Vice-Chairman. Gerovac was elected Vice-Chairman.

ADOPTION OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt Roberts Rules of Order amended to allow the Chairman to vote last and roll call votes will rotate by commissioner districts.

APPOINTMENT OF A PARLIAMENTARIAN

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Richard Adams as Parliamentarian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DESIGNATION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES

Current Schedule:

Location:  Gogebic County Courthouse

           District Courtroom

           Bessemer, Michigan

Dates and Times:

Regular Board Meeting – 2nd Wednesday at 5:00PM

Finance Committee -       4th Wednesday at 4:30PM

Regular Board Meeting – 4th Wednesday at 5:00PM

 

All communications to be placed on the agenda for a meeting of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners must be received, in writing, by the Gogebic County Clerk-Register, no later than 12:00 noon on the Friday immediately prior to the meeting.  The communication must state the subject to be discussed at the meeting.  Communications received after the deadline will not be considered until the following board meeting.

A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to keep the same meeting schedule as 2006.

COMMUNICATIONS

1.     Sue Pertile, County Treasurer

        (RE: Investment Resolution)

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Jacobson to adopt the investment resolution as presented.

 

Resolution for Authorizing Deposit and Investment of County Funds and Approving County Investment Policy

Gogebic County Resolution 2007-01

WHEREAS, under the law of the State of Michigan, Act No. 40 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1932, 1st Extra Session, as amended (MCL 129.12), this Board is required to provide, by resolution, for the deposit of all public monies including tax monies, belonging to, or held for, the State, County or other political units coming into the hands of the County Treasurer, in one or more banks, savings and loan associations, broker/securities firms or credit unions within the State.

 

WHEREAS, (1) the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners hereby directs Sue Pertile, Gogebic County Treasurer, to deposit all public monies, including monies and funds held for the State Board of Escheats or missing heirs, coming into her hands as Treasurer in any bank, savings and loan association, broker/securities firms or credit union within the State which is a legal depository as defined by State and/or Federal law, and (2) the Treasurer is authorized to invest funds with these institutions or any institution legally permitted by State Statute Act No. 20 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1943, as amended (MCL 129.91) or Federal law or regulation within the limits set therein; and

 

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 20 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1943, as amended, ("Act 20") the Board of Commissioners of the County of Gogebic may authorize the County Treasurer to invest County funds in certain investments; and

 

WHEREAS, this Board wishes to authorize such investments as are permitted by Act 20; and

 

WHEREAS, Section 5 of Act 20 requires this Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the County Treasurer to adopt an investment policy which complies with the provisions of Act 20; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has submitted a proposed Investment Policy which complies with provisions of Act 20; and

 

WHEREAS, all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Gogebic as follows:

 

1.   The County Treasurer is authorized to invest funds of the County of Gogebic in investments authorized by Act 20.

2.   The Investment Policy attached hereto as Appendix 1 is approved and shall take effect on January 2, 2007.

3. Before executing an order to purchase or trade the funds of the County of Gogebic, a financial intermediary, broker or dealer shall be provided with a copy of the County's Investment Policy and shall acknowledge receipt of the Investment Policy and agree to comply with the terms of the Investment Policy regarding the buying or selling of securities by executing the form attached as Appendix 2.

    4. The County Treasurer is authorized to rely on the continuing effect of this resolution until and unless:

a.              Specifically amended or rescinded by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, or

b.              A new Board is seated.

5.          This resolution shall take effect on January 2, 2007.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (0) None

Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Gerovac to adopt the Depository Resolution as presented.

DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION FOR GOGEBIC COUNTY

Gogebic County Resolution 2007-02

 

WHEREAS, under the laws of the State of Michigan, Act No. 40 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1932, 1st Extra Session, as amended (MCL 129.12), this Board is required to provide, by resolution, for the deposit of all public monies, including tax monies, belonging to, or held for, the State, County or other political units coming into the hands of the County Treasurer, in one or more Financial Institutions within the State.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS as follows:

1.   The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners hereby provides for the designation and deposit of all public money including tax money by the Gogebic County Treasurer in the following financial institutions:

 

River Valley State Bank, Gogebic Range Bank, First National Bank of Wakefield, Wells Fargo Bank, Republic Bank, MBIA, LaSalle Bank, Chemical Bank, Flagstar Bank, Irwin Union Bank, and Fifth Third Bank, or any Michigan financial institution.

 

2.   The Treasurer is authorized to enter into and execute on behalf of the County any contracts with any bank or trust company for the safekeeping or their party custodianship of any of the County’s securities as well as any contracts or repurchase agreements with any corporation for the purchase of any such securities which will be the subject of such safekeeping or third party custodianship arrangements, on such terms and conditions as the County treasurer shall require, and

3.  The County Treasurer is authorized to rely on the continuing effect of these Resolutions until amended or repealed by a subsequent resolution of this or a successor Board of Commissioners.                    

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (0) None

Motion carried.

2. Duane Duray, Airport Manager

(RE: 2007 1st and 2nd Quarter Appropriations)

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver to release the 1st and 2nd Quarter appropriations to the Airport.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (0) None

Motion carried.

 

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APPOINTMENTS:

1.     Road Commission (Board appointment)

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson to appoint Jim Cebolski to the road commission, discussion followed on placing all 7 applicants in for nomination and after this was discussed Bonovetz withdrew his motion and Jacobson withdrew his support. A motion was then made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac to place all 7 applicants in for nomination.

Roll Call:

        YES: (5) Anonich, Kangas, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (4) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Morin

Motion carried. The following seven applicants are nominated:

1.     Robert Berg, E8248 Sanders Rd, Bessemer, Mi 49911

2.     James Cebolski, 406 East Iron St. Bessemer, Mi 49911

3.     Roy D’Antonio, E18749 Big Lake Rd, Watersmeet, Mi 49969

4.     Marvin LaGrew, N14511 Black River Rd, Ironwood, Mi 49938

5.     Charles A Lorenson, 237 W. Ridge St, Ironwood, Mi 49938

6.     Bob Orlich, 104 Sunday Lake St, Wakefield, Mi 49968

7.     William Perkis, N8851 S. Davis, Rd, Ironwood, Mi 49938

Roll Call Vote #1

Bonovetz      Cebolski

Anonich       Orlich

Peterson      D’Antonio

Morin         LaGrew

Oliver        Perkis

Siirila       D’Antonio

Gerovac       D’Antonio

Jacobson      Cebolski

Kangas        LaGrew

No nominee received the required majority vote.

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to eliminate applicants 1 and 5, Berg and Lorenson.

Roll Call Vote #2

Anonich       Orlich

Peterson      D’Antonio

Morin         LaGrew

Oliver        Perkis  

Siirila       D’Antonio

Gerovac       D’Antonio

Jacobson      Cebolski

Bonovetz      Cebolski

Kangas        LaGrew

No nominee received the required majority vote.

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to eliminate Perkis and Orlich.

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Roll Call Vote #3

Peterson         D’Antonio

Morin             LaGrew

Oliver            LaGrew

Siirila           D’Antonio

Gerovac           D’Antonio

Bonovetz          Cebolski

Anonich           LaGrew

Jacobson          D’Antonio

Kangas            LaGrew

No Nominee received the required majority vote.

A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to eliminate Cebolski.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Gerovac to appoint Roy D’Antonio to the road commission.

Roll Call:

        YES: (7) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                                    Kangas, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (2) Anonich, Morin

Motion carried Roy D’Antonio appointed to the Road Commission Board for a six-year term.

2.     Airport Board (Chairman’s appointment)

Chairman Kangas appointed Commissioners Morin, Bonovetz and Oliver to the Airport Board.

3.     Forestry and Parks Commission (Chairman’s appointment)

Chairman Kangas appointed Tom Gerovac to the Forestry and Parks Commission.

Kangas informed the commissioners that he would be making the sub- committee and agency appointments by the end of the week.

OTHER MATTERS

There was none.

PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)

Roy D’Antonio thanked the Board for the appointment to the Road Commission.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair.

 ______________________________     ____________________________

Leroy Kangas, Chairman              Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

 

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

January 10, 2007

County Courthouse                

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Kangas.

ROLL CALL:

Present: (8) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                          Kangas, Morin, Oliver, Siirila

      Absent: (1) Peterson

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (December 27, 2006 regular and January 2, 2007 re-organizational meeting minutes)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to make a correction to the December 27th, 2006 minutes, page two regarding the road commission the motion should read “ benefits will be eliminated for newly appointed and newly re-appointed”. A motion was then made by Gerovac, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the minutes as corrected and approve the January 2nd, 2007 minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with three additions, a budget amendment for 426 emergency management, a request from WUPPDR for a private sector appointment to the WUPPDR board, and the February Michigan Association of County Commissioners conference in Lansing.  

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5-minute limit)

There was none.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Circuit Court Judge Roy Gotham

(RE: fund 216 Probation Supervision Fund)

Judge Gotham was in attendance and informed the Board that the Michigan Supreme Court is recommending the elimination of the fund. After discussion, a motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Gerovac to discontinue fund 216 as recommended by Gotham and to amend the budgets accordingly.

Revenues

new line item    101-000-602.02    Probation Supervision $5,800.00

Expenditures

                101-131-850.00    Telephone increased by $1,300.00

New line item    101-131-932.00    Equip repairs/maint.   $4,500.00

Roll Call

        YES:  (8) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                            Kangas, Morin, Oliver, Siirila

         NO:  (0) None   

Motion carried.

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2.     Stephen Thomas, Fair Board Chairman

(RE: 2007 annual appropriation release, $5,000 approved)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2007 Fair Appropriation of $5,000.

Agenda Additions:

3.     WUPPDR private sector appointment

Chairman Kangas informed the Board that Jim Stingle executive director of WUPPDR was seeking a private person to be appointed as one of the County’s representative on their board. Stingle recommended Don Bennetts a motion was made by Gerovac to appoint Bennetts after discussion Gerovac withdrew that motion. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to advertise for applicants to be appointed by the Board.

4.     Michigan Association of County Commissioners conference.

Kangas informed the Board the conference would be held February 12-13th in Lansing. He recommended that two commissioners be allowed to attend. Oliver said he was interested and then a motion was made by Bonovetz supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow Oliver to attend the conference.

5.     Budget Amendment for Emergency Management Budget

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver to amend the Emergency Management Services budget as requested by Jim Loeper.

Revenues

101-000-505.00      State Grant Dept Justice   $8,622.55

 

Expenditures

101-426-750.00      Supplies & Materials increase by $8,622.55

Roll Call

        YES:  (8) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                            Kangas, Morin, Oliver, Siirila

         NO:  (0) None   

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

County Treasurer Sue Pertile asked if the five new commissioners were interested in County credit cards for travel purposes, with a $2,000.00 limit. Brief discussion followed and then a motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote that new commissioners Anonich, Bonovetz, Jacobson, Morin and Siirila are provided with credit cards.

 

Melanie Fullman, District Ranger of the Ottawa National Forest updated the Board on the timber sales and snowmobiles trails on the Ottawa.

 

 

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PUBLIC COMMENT (5-minute limit)

Ben Drier of Wakefield was in attendance and briefly discussed wind turbine power, which is being experimented with in Wakefield. 

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm.

 

______________________________     _____________________________

Leroy Kangas, Chairman                 Gerry R Pelisse

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

January 24, 2007

County Courthouse             

Bessemer, MI 49911           

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Kangas

ROLL CALL:

Present: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                         Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

      Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (January 10th, 2007 regular meeting minutes)

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition; 7. communications an update on the Remonumentation program.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There was none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1.     Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee--------12/27/06

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to accept the report as presented.

APPEARANCES:

1.     Pat Merrill, County EDC Director

Merrill introduced himself to the new members of the Board and then gave an update on the projects he is working on, which included the County-wide comprehensive plan, marketing the vacant Armory building and a planned elected officials meeting in April and he is hoping to have our State Legislators Prusi and Lathi along with representatives of the Governors office and Federal delegation.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Jonathon Mead, CEO UPCAP

(RE: 2007 Dues)

A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Gerovac to pay the UPCAP dues for 2007.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

         NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

2.     Randy Kirchhoff, HOPE Animal Shelter Director

(RE: 2007 Appropriation release schedule)

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver to release the 2007 appropriation to HOPE as requested and to receive and place the

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communication on file.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

         NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

3.     State Representative 110th District Mike Lahti

(RE: DNR fishing and hunting proposed license fee increase)

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

4.     Tom Hickson, Director of MAC Legislative Affairs

(RE: DNR license fees)

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

5.     County Treasurer Sue Pertile

(RE: new desk purchases)

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

6.     Probate Judge Joel Massie

(RE: Juvenile Court Intensive Probation Officer hiring)

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

7.     Remonumentation Program update.

Director of the Gogebic County Remonumentation Program, Dick Bolen briefing explained the program to the Board and answered question of the regarding the funding for the program.

Commissioner Agenda Request

1.     Commissioner Joe Bonovetz

(RE: Road Commission Board expansion)

Commissioner Bonovetz thought with the passing of House Bill 4315 it would be a good time to discuss the possibility of expanding the Road Commission Board from three to five. Bruce Edyvean, Business Manager for the Road Commission was in attendance and he joined the discussion with the Board. Edyvean said the expansion would increase the commission cost to about $3,500 to $5,000 for the two members. Lengthy discussion was held and then a motion was made by Anonich, supported by Morin and carried on an 8 yea – 1 nay vote to table the matter. 

TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.

 

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GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.

CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver to approve the pre-paids and pay the claims as presented along with the following additions: Galls for $480.90 out of 101-306-745.00 uniforms; Superior Fire Protection for $175.00 out of 101-265-933.00 repairs/maintenance and to authorize the Wells Fargo Credit Card bill as pre-paids because the master list wasn’t received yet.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

         NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

Clerk Pelissero advised the Board that no letters of application have been received as of today for the WUPPDR Board public sector position for Gogebic County. He also asked for a County Board representative on the Gogebic County Retiree Health Committee, Chairman Kangas will make an appointment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5 minute limit)

Melanie Fullman, Ottawa National Forest, District Ranger spoke to the Board regarding payments to the County and the process used to provide the revenues to Counties.

Rich Hill, an employee of the Road Commission spoke out in favor of the Road Commission Board expansion that was discussed earlier in the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:55pm.

 

_____________________________      _____________________________

Leroy Kangas, Chairman              Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

February 14, 2007

County Courthouse                

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5PM by Chairman Kangas.

ROLL CALL

Present: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                         Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

      Absent:  (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(January 24, 2007 regular meeting minutes)

A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition: 9. communications RE: Road Commission Board expansion

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

Betty Rands mentioned she and about 8 other County general fund retirees were in attendance regarding communication #1.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Sue Pertile, County Treasurer

(RE: Gogebic County Retirees benefit change)

Sue Pertile discussed the report and the costs to provide the benefit for the 35 retirees of the general fund. Discussion was held regarding this un-budgeted request. A motion was made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson to refer the matter to the finance committee to see if funds are available to provide the benefit.

Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

         NO:  (0) None

Motion carried.

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to pay the cost of the actuarial study out of the Board of Commissioner’s budget line item 101-101-805.02 Contractual. The cost of the study was $1,500.00.

2.     Sue Pertile, County Treasurer

(RE: Borrowing Resolution)

Pertile informed the Board she would like the borrowing resolution adopted in case she would have to borrow funds to complete the tax settlement. Pertile indicated that she felt borrowing may not be necessary this year. A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Oliver to adopt the resolution as presented.

 

 

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Roll Call:

        YES: (9) Anonich, Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson,                        Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Oliver, Siirila

        NO:  (0) None

Motion carried.

3.     Bruce Edyvean, Manager, County Road Commission

(RE: Compensation and Fringe Benefits)

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Gerovac and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the change to item number 5 and receive the communication and place it on file.

4.     Spring M Rosales, Deputy District Ranger, Ottawa Nat’l Forest

(RE: Jack Pine budworm fuel reduction project)

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