2009 Regular Board Minutes
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Public Hearing
December 29th,
2008
5:00pm
2009
The purpose of the
public hearing is to hear comments on the proposed 2009 Gogebic County General
Fund Budget. The proposed budget has revenues of $6,227,234.00 and expenditures
of $6,227,234.00.
A motion was
made by Gerovac, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
open the public hearing.
Chairman Kangas
then asked for public comment on the 2009 Gogebic County General Fund Budget. No
one in attendance asked to comment on the proposed budget.
The Chairman then
asked two more times for comment and heard none. A motion was then made
by Gerovac, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to close
the public hearing.
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Leroy Kangas,
Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
Re-Organizational
Meeting
January 6, 2009
4:30P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by County Clerk-Register Gerry R Pelissero.
The oath of office was administered to the newly elected Board members.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, 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 along with three items added to other matters. Part-time hours for the Register of Deeds and Sheriff position, a bill from CDW for the AS 400 computer system out of technology and Site survey/soil boring for the jail expansion project.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
ELECTION OF
CHAIRPERSON
Pelissero then opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson.
Oliver nominated Gerovac with support from Morin. Pelissero asked three more times for any other nominations and heard none. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin to close the nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Tom Gerovac as Chairman. Gerovac then assumed the Chair.
ELECTION OF
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Chairman Gerovac then opened the floor for nominations of Vice-Chair. Oliver nominated Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson. Morin nominated Siirila, supported by Kangas. Gerovac then asked three more times for nominations and heard none. The Chairman then closed the floor for nominations. The Chairman then asked for a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
Morin: Siirila
Oliver: Bonovetz
Siirila: Siirila
Kangas:
Siirila
Jacobson:
Bonovetz
Bonovetz: Bonovetz
Pezzetti: Siirila
Peterson: Siirila
Gerovac: Bonovetz
Siirila was elected Vice-Chairman by 5-4 vote.
GOGEBIC
Re-Organizational
Meeting
January 6, 2009
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ADOPTION OF
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt Roberts Rules of Order, with roll call votes rotating by Commissioner District and the Chairman will vote on all matter and vote last.
APPOINTMENT OF A
PARLIAMENTARIAN
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Prosecuting Attorney Richard Adams as the County Board Parliamentarian.
DESIGNATION OF
MEETING DATES, TIMES AND PLACES
Current Schedule:
Location:
District Courtroom
Dates and Times:
Regular Board Meeting – 2nd Wednesday at 5:00PM
Finance Committee - 4th Wednesday at 4:30PM
Regular Board Meeting – 4th Wednesday at 5:00PM
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to continue with the current meeting schedule.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Sue Pertile,
(RE: Investment Resolution)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried to adopt the investment resolution with all dates in the resolution dated January 6, 2009. Resolution on file in clerk’s office.
2. Duane Duray, Airport Manager
(RE: 2009 1st Quarter Appropriation)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas to release the 2009 1st quarter appropriation to the Airport.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Part-time hours for employee for Register of Deeds and Sheriff Department. A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the part time hours to be five hours per day with 3.5 for Register of Deeds and 1.5 for the Sheriff Department.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve a bill to CDW for $2685.73 out of the technology budget, for a maintenance contract on the AS 400 computer system.
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Re-Organizational
Meeting
January 6, 2009
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Commissioner Kangas briefly discussed the jail expansion project and the soil boring requirement in the recent bids. Kangas mentioned this requirement was no longer a part of the site survey. The matter will be further discussed at the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee.
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Road
Commission Applicant interviews
Seven applicants
were interviewed for the Road Commission.
Don Bennetts of
Bessemer, Richard Bouvette of Marenisco, David Hagen of Marenisco, Marvin LaGrew
of Ironwood Township, Arthur Lyons of Ironwood Township, Robert Orlich of
Wakefield and Eugene Vittone of Wakefield Township. Each applicant was asked a
series of 13 questions from Chairman Gerovac, and the interviews lasted
approximately 10-15 per person.
After the
interviews, a motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried
by unanimous voice vote to place all seven names in for nomination. The Chairman
then asked for a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
Morin: Bouvette
Oliver:
Siirila:
Kangas:
LaGrew
Jacobson:
Bouvette
Bonovetz: Bennetts
Pezzetti: Vittone
Peterson: Bouvette
Gerovac: Bennetts
No applicant received the required majority of votes (5).
The Chairman requested another roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
Morin: Bouvette
Oliver:
Siirila:
Kangas:
LaGrew
Jacobson:
Bouvette
Bonovetz: Bennetts
Pezzetti: Vittone
Peterson: Bouvette
Gerovac: Bennetts
No applicant received the required majority of votes (5).
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson to nominate Bennetts, Bouvette and Lyons. The Chair requested a roll call vote.
YES: (6) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Siirila
NO: (3) Gerovac, Kangas, Pezzetti
Motion carried
Don Bennetts, Richard Bouvette and Arthur Lyons were appointed to the Road Commission for six year terms.
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Re-Organizational
Meeting
January 6, 2009
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PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Commissioners were reminded of an informational meeting at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility on the expansion project plans. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 8, 2009 at 9am at the Facility.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
January 14th,
2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (December 29th, 2008 regular meeting and January 6th Re-org meeting.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the agenda as presented along three additions. 1. A recommendation from
the Health and Welfare meeting of 01/08/2009, 2. A recommendation from the
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee of 01/14/2009 and a letter of agreement
between Gundlach Champion and
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Donna
Scorse, Executive Director Gogebic County EDC
(RE: Brownfield
Authority Director)
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
name Donna Scorse as the Director of the Gogebic County Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority.
2.
Juliane
Giackino,
(RE: Public Act 2
funds 2008)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
release the Public Act 2 funds in the amount of $4,410.00.
3.
Robert
Dunn, Administrator, Gogebic Medical Facility
(RE: 5 Star rating
for Facility)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to send
a letter of congratulations to the Facility and receive the communication and
place it on file.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS- 2009
1.
Remonumentation program
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
table the matter until the State confirms the amount available for the program.
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January 14th,
2009
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APPOINTMENTS
1.
Gogebic
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
appoint Howard Aspinwall and Carrie Hampston to the Transit Board of Directors.
Transit Authority
Director Jim Mildren gave a brief update on the Transit.
Agenda Additions:
Health and Welfare Committee recommendation.
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to recommend to the Department of Human Services Board to proceed with the pre-application with the USDA for the renovation project at the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee recommendation.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried on a Seven (7) yea – Two (2) nay vote to decline the site survey as part of the jail improvement/renovation project.
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Letter of Agreement (Amendment No. 1) for the Jail improvement/renovation project.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman of the Ottawa National Forest Service gave
a brief update on timber sales and snowmobile activity on the
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:21pm.
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
Absent: (1) Bonovetz,
APPROVAL OF THE
MINUTES(January 14, 2009 regular meeting)
A motion was made by Kangas, 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 Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the agenda as presented along with one addition, a resolution regarding
the Renaissance Zone in
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Donna Scorse,
(RE: Recycling Plant in
Scorse introduced the Board to Wakefield Township
Supervisor, John Cox, who then discussed the proposed recycling plant that would
be built in
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2009
Resolution
2009-02
Resolution granting
Whereas, the
Whereas, the Renaissance Zone/Planter Road Subzone is slated to expire in 2011,
and;
Whereas, the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, 1996 PA 376, has been amended in
2006 PA 440 and 2008 PA 116 to permit extending the duration of time for one or
more portions of a Renaissance Zone;
Whereas,
Whereas, Western U. P. Recycling Center has requested that the Renaissance Zone
on its proposed property location be extended in duration by an additional 15
years, so that the new expiration date would be 2025 and;
Whereas, the extension of the Renaissance Zone duration on Western U.P.
Recycling Center property is necessary to increase economic development, and
expand business and employment opportunities in the Wakefield Township and the
surrounding communities for years to come and;
The property description is as follows:
Northwest corner Section 33 T48N R45W; the W ½ of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼, Section
33, Township 48 North, Range 45 West, Wakefield Township, Gogebic County,
Michigan, 19.94 acres.
Whereas, the
Whereas,
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2009
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED:
That the land described by the legal description shall be granted a Renaissance
Zone time extension with various state, local and county
taxes being waived on the property for a period of 15 years beginning January
2010 through December 31, 2025.
YES: (6) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Kangas,
Morin,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (2) Jacobson, Oliver
Motion carried.
Discussion was then focused on the sale price of the
property to
YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee --------12/29/08
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Richard Bolen, Director County Forestry and Parks Commission
(RE: Recycling plant)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file. The content of Mr. Bolen’s
letter was discussed during the
2.
Susan J Spear, Forest Supervisor,
(RE: bid proposals)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
APPROPRIATIONS:
1. Duane R DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: 2nd Quarter Appropriation request)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2nd quarter appropriations to the Airport.
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2009
2.
Jim Gribble,
(RE: 2009 Appropriation)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2009 appropriation to the Fair Board.
LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS
1. Erin Wennersten, Friend of the Court Office, six months
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the six month increment for Wennersten.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila to pay the General Fund claims as presented along with the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman of the
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03pm by Chairman Gerovac immediately after the public hearing.
ROLL CALL
Present: (7) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (2) Bonovetz, Oliver
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (January 28, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two items added to other matters: a revenue sharing update and resolution in support of Burton Industries.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
(RE: Borrowing resolution for 2008 tax settlement and
Bond resolution for the jail improvement project)
Pertile briefly discussed the borrowing resolution for the 2008 tax settlement. Pertile asked the Board to adopt the resolution just in case she needs to borrow for the 2008 tax settlement. A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Pertile then discussed the jail improvement bond resolution. The bond would written up not to exceed $1,000,000.00 and would be adjusted based on the bids received for the project. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to adopt the resolution.
YES: (7) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
2.
Melanie Fullman,
(RE: Beaton Vegetation Management Project)
Fullman presented to the Board the Beaton lake area vegetation management project. The project includes timber harvest and management, riparian and fisheries resource management. The County has 30 days to comment on the project. No action was necessary.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
(RE: Renaissance
Zone update)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
(RE: Home Land
Security Grant contract with
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Homeland Security Grant with
APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Community
Mental Health (four positions)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
appoint the four recommended applicants to the CMH Board. Diane Kossow - primary
consumer, Carrie Braspenick – secondary consumer, Collen Kichak – Public
Official and Steve Thomas – Public Official/Secondary consumer.
Commissioner Kangas spoke on the State revenue sharing
payments and the very good possibility that cuts will be made to Counties that
were expected to receive funds this year.
RESOLUTUIONS:
1.
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson to adopt the resolution in support of Burton Industries loan through revolving loan fund.
Resolution
2009-03
Whereas, Burton Industries of 1260 Wall Street, Ironwood, Michigan has applied for a $30,000 loan through the Gogebic County EDC Revolving Loan Fund and;
Whereas, the loan application is to be used for equipment and machinery and;
Whereas, The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing as required on Wednesday February 11, 2009 at 5pm to seek public comments on the loan application.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners approves of the application of Burton Industries to the Gogebic County EDC Revolving Loan Fund in the amount of $30,000 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners authorizes their chairman to sign any and all documents required.
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YES: (7) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0)
None
Motion carried.
Remonumentation Director Dick Bolen updated the board on the 2009 Remonumentation program. Bolen has been informed that the funds for this year will be approximately $17,600.00. Bolen will continue to update the Board on any changes to the program.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:40pm.
Gogebic
Public Hearing -
February 11, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Public Hearing
Minutes
The
purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on a Revolving Loan Fund
application submitted by Burton Industries (Gary Burnett) of Ironwood, MI. The
amount of the proposed loan is Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) and is to be
utilized for the purchase of equipment/machinery.
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried
by unanimous voice vote to open the public hearing.
Chairman
Gerovac asked for public comment and heard none. He then introduced Gogebic
County EDC Director Donna Scorse, who discussed the application process and the
purpose of the loan request from Burton Industries.
Chairman
Gerovac asked two more times for public comment and again heard none.
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried
by unanimous voice vote to close the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting
February 25, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
Absent: (1) Oliver
APPROVAL OF THE
MINUTES(February 11, 2009 regular meeting and public hearing minutes from
February 11, 2009)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the agenda as presented along with two additions: 1. Communication from
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------01/28/2009
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. Personnel & Negotiations Committee-----------02/04/2009
a. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas, to add $2,500.00 to the Equalization budget to cover the costs affiliated with the certification of the Level 1 Assessor and Level 2 Assessor for Melissa Prisbe and when she begins assessing for various units that the dollars she earns will not be made part of her retirement calculations nor any unemployment costs that could possibly be affiliated with such contract.
YES: (7) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (1) Gerovac
Motion carried.
b. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to make the appointment to other committees, agencies, boards by an interview process to be held at the Personnel and Negotiations Committee level prior to the Board meetings.
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February 25, 2009
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c. A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote that for the seating of such positions that all names be cast for nomination, and voting to occur with the lowest vote getters eliminated until majority received.
3. Health and Welfare Committee-----------------02/17/2009
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.
4. Economic Development and Capital Improvement-----02/18/2009
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to
establish a new standing committee referred to as the Dr. Steven DalPra and
Colleen DalPra Educational Award Committee for
APPEARANCES:
1. Corporate Counsel, Richard Adams
RE: DalPra Family Educational Scholarships
Mr. Adams addressed the Board on the status of the DalPra
Educational Scholarships. Mr. Adams reminded the Board that on October of 2008
he discussed the opportunity the County has of establishing a college
scholarship programs through the Trusts of Dr. Steven DalPra and his wife
Colleen Joan Morgan-DalPra. The couple and their three children were killed in
an airplane crash in December 2004 near the
Adams informed the Board that the Scholarship funds are now
established in
2.
RE: Resource Advisory Committee
Melanie Fullman, Susan Spear and Norman Nass were in attendance to discuss how the County must establish the Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to spend the Title II funds from the Secure Rural Schools monies received for the next four years. Each RAC shall have 15 members with balanced and broad representatives of interest in 3 categories. This committee will then decide which projects and how to spend the Title II funds, which will benefit National Forest Service. Applicants must complete a membership interest form, which will be sent to directly to the Ottawa National Supervisor. The Secretary of Agriculture will then make the appointments to the County 15 member RAC. No Board action was necessary.
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February 25, 2009
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COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
(RE: hardship policy for tax foreclosures)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the One-year financial hardship extension policy as presented by Sue Pertile.
2.
Susan Spear,
(RE: Land Exchange proposal)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Susan Spear,
(RE: Land Exchange proposal)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4. Kim J Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.
5.
(RE: 911 Surcharge ballot proposal)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the 911 surcharge language and place it on the May 5th, 2009 ballot.
GOGEBIC
911 OPERATING
SURCHARGE PROPOSAL
For the period beginning on July 1, 2009 and continuing through the month of
June in the year 2015, shall Gogebic County be authorized to assess a monthly
surcharge of up to $1.65 on the monthly billings of landline, wireless and VOIP
service suppliers within the geographic boundaries of Gogebic County to be used
exclusively for the funding of 911 emergency telephone call answering and
dispatch services for Gogebic County?
6.
(RE: U.P. MSP crime lab)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to
our Governor and State Legislators to oppose the proposed closing the MSP crime
lab in the U.P.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
RE: Remonumentation program
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
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February 25, 2009
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INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY:
1. Amy Hamel, MSU Extension, One year increment
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the one-year increment for Amy Hamel.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Pezzetti to pay the claims as presented with three bills not approved, the Otis Elevator bill and two from Holden and Holden, to add the $150.00 dues for membership in the U.P. County Commissioners Association, and to a make them apart of the minutes. The pre-paids were also approved in the motion.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Kangas briefly discussed the Child Care fund. He mentioned that apart of the Federal Stimulus package, The State of Michigan was to receive about $85 million dollars for Child Care. Kangas said he contacted Probate Judge Massie and he will look into it.
Commissioner Pezzetti mentioned that a new program through Michigan Works will be started this summer for 22-24 year olds.
PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman briefly updated the Board on the Snowmobile
activity on the
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:09p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, ChaGOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
Present: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Pezzetti,
Siirila
Absent: (1) Peterson
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (February 25, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
APPEARANCES:
1. Jean Hautala and June Anderson
(RE: Jail visitation)
Neither Hautala nor Anderson were present at the time of their appearance the Chairman moved their appearances later in the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Missy
Lane, Community Mental Health Executive Secretary
(RE: CMH Board amended By-Laws)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the By-Law changes as recommended.
2.
Sherri
Dulong, Program & Volunteer Services Coordinator,
Western U.P.
Healthcare Access Coalition
(RE: Proclamation)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
declare March 22nd through March 28th 2009 as National
Cover the Uninsured week.
3.
Michael
W. Korpela
(RE: Road
Commission private driveway policy)
A motion was
made by Siirila, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send a copy of this letter to the Road Commission.
Once again the
Chairman asked for the appearance of Jean Hautala and June Anderson, neither was
in attendance. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and
carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to both Hautala and Anderson
and advise them, that Sheriff Sanders sets policy at the jail and they should
bring their complaints about visitation to his attention not the Board of
Commissioners.
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March 11, 2009
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Commissioner Siirila informed the Board of a Public Hearing that will be held on March 25th, 2009 for a grant application for a well at Little Girls Point.
Treasurer Pertile mentioned a meeting regarding the establishment of a County land bank will be held March 16th, 2009 at 10:30 am at the courthouse and would like two or three commissioners to attend.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:15p.m.
________________________________ _____________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman
GOGEBIC
PUBLIC HEARING
March 25, 2009
5:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING
Minutes
The
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March
25, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. regarding a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
grant. The public hearing will be
held in the District Courtroom at the Courthouse located at
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by
unanimous voice vote to open the public hearing. The Chairman asked three times
for public comment on the grant application and heard none. Forestry and Parks
Director Dick Bolen then briefly discussed the plans and the projects for funds
if received through the MNRTF. If the grant is approved the projects could begin
in the spring or summer of 2010. The Chairman again asked for public comment and
heard none.
A motion
was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by
unanimous voice vote to close the public hearing.
_____________________________
________________________
Thomas F
Gerovac, Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular Meeting
March 25, 2009
5:13 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:13 p.m. immediately after the public hearing.
The chairman asked for a moment of silence for Ervin Romans, a Oakland County California police office who was killed in the line of Duty on Saturday March 21st. Romans grew up in Ironwood Township.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(March 11, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition added to Other Matters: Jail Project bid spec release.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee----------02/25/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the budget amendment as presented.
Revenues
101-00-526.0 0 Federal Grant USDA increased by $13,350.00
Expenditures
101-301-750.00 Supplies and Materials increased by $13,350.00
2. Economic Development and Capital Improv. Comm.---03/02/09
3. DalPra Educational Award Committee---------------03/02/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports two and three.
4. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee----------03/05/09
a. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to amend the current Resolution to Effectuate Prisoner Board and Care Charge to change the booking fee from $20.00 to $25.00.
b. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the Law Enforcement Protection Agreement because the Prosecutor hasn’t approved the agreement.
c. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Sheriff to continue to pursue the two grants through the USDA for vehicles.
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March 25, 2009
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5. Health and Welfare Committee---------------------03/16/09
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.
APPEARANCES:
1. Roy D’Antonio, Road Commission Member
(re: consolidation of buildings and R.C. update)
Mr. D’Antonio, along with Art Lyons and Dick Bouvette
addressed the Board regarding the early planning stages of Road Commission
building consolidation due to building deterioration and economical utility
issues. The also discussed the upcoming retirement in 2009 and how these
positions will be filled.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Timothy McGuire, Executive Director, MAC
(RE: stimulus monies)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.
3.
Susan Spear, Forest Supervisor,
(RE: mineral exploration)
A motion was made by Morin, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4. State Senator Michael Prusi
(RE: Remonumentation fund)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
5. County Clerk-Register of Deeds Gerry Pelissero
(RE: Chief Deputy Clerk vacancy)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow Pelissero to fill his Chief Deputy position at the beginning of the pay grade seven level per the contract.
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March 25, 2009
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6.
(RE: Task Force 13B meeting.)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
(RE: MSU Extension funding)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt a similar resolution for
2.
(RE: condition of
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt a similar resolution for
3.
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.
RESOLUTION
2009
– 07
Resolution Of Commitment
for local matching funds for 2009
WHEREAS,
the County of Gogebic has adopted the County Recreation Plan and filed it with
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the County
of Gogebic desires to enhance the recreation opportunities for it’s citizens by
undertaking improvements at it’s Little Girl’s Point Park; and
WHEREAS, there has
been a Public Hearing, to gain input on the recreational needs of the county at
this park; and
WHEREAS, there are
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grants available to eligible
counties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the County of Gogebic will proceed with the project if they
receive the MNRTF Grant and that they will put forth the budgeted amount for the
30% Local Share for the MNRTF.
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March 25, 2009
Page Four
INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY:
1. Wendy Mesich, Probate register, 30 years
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the 30 year longevity request.
2. Greg Rigoni, Custodian, 1 year
A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the one year increment.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas to pay the claims as presented along with the pre-paids and make the part of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Agenda Addition:
Jail expansion renovation bid release. A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to give the Judiciary and Law Enforcement committee the OK to release the building specs, materials and to allow the bid process to begin, if the changes that the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee requested were made to the plans. The Committee will meet Thursday March 26, 2009 at 1pm.
Clerk Pelissero informed the Board that the deadline to
apply for the Resource Advisory Committee through the
PUBLIC COMMENT ( 5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
April 8th,
2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES( March 25, 2009 Public Hearing and March 25, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent, City of Ironwood Sewer System)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.
2. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent, City of Ironwood Water System)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication, place it file and send a letter of support for the project.
3. County Treasurer Sue Pertile
(RE: Actuarial Study)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the actuarial study at a cost of $8,100.
4. County Treasurer Sue Pertile
(RE: 2008 Tax Settlement)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the 2008 tax settlement as presented.
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April 8th,
2009
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5.
County
Sheriff Larry Sanders
(RE: setting of
public hearing for USDA grant)
Commissioner Morin informed the Board that 80 positions are available for the Michigan Works summer youth program for ages 14 through 24.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman of the
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 5:16pm.
______________________________ ____________________________
Thomas F. Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Public Hearing
April 22nd,
2009
5:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING
Minutes
The
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday,
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing two
proposed grants with the USDA Rural Development. The total amount for both
grants is $49,830 for the purchase of two new patrol cars and equipment.
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila Absent: (0) None
A motion
was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to
open the public hearing and keep it open until the end of the County’s regular
meeting which follows this hearing. The chairman then explained the purpose of
the public hearing. The chairman then asked three times for public and heard
none. The Board then went into their regular meeting.
Regular Meeting
April 22nd,
2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A moment of silence was observed by the Board to honor former County Commissioner John Lewinski who passed away today. Lewinski served as a commissioner from 1987 to 2004.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE
MINUTES(April 8th, 2009 regular meting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition, the Jail expansion and renovation general contractor bid award.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee---------3/25/09
2. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee---------3/26/09
3. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee---------3/31/09
4. Technology Committee----------------------------3/31/09
5. Health and Welfare Committee--------------------4/6/09
6. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee---------4/16/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports one through six.
APPEARANCES:
1. Robert Dunn, Administrator, Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Due to a scheduling problem Mr. Dunn had to cancel his appearance.
2.
Thomas Novascone – (RE:
Mr. Novascone presented to the Board the 2009
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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April 22nd,
2009
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COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Timothy McGuire, Executive Director, MAC
(RE:
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Lindsey Ringuette, U.P. Office, MDEQ
(RE:
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file and have the Administrator send a letter of thanks to Dave Anderson.
3.
Susan J. Spear,
(RE: Off-Highway
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Oceana Co. Board of Commissioners
(RE: Resolution Requesting Legislature to Implement A Plan
To Improve
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the resolution.
2.
(RE: Resolution to Improve
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to support the resolution.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
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 Kangas, supported by Morin to pay the claims as presented along with the pre-paids, to hold the two Lakeside Memorial bills for medical examiner removals, to pay the Charter Communications bill from the sheriff department for $69.13 and to authorize the payment of the Wells Fargo credit card bill when it is received.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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April 22nd,
2009
Page Three
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to amend the County Emergency Management budget by $1,000.
101-000-521.00 Revenue increased by $1,000.00 and 101-426-860.00 expenditure increased by $1,000.00
Commissioner Morin discussed the summer youth work slots
available in
Commissioner Jacobson said he attended a Loggers Congress
in
Agenda Addition:
Jail Expansion and Renovation Project General Contractor Bid Award.
Commissioner Kangas discussed the bids for the project and then a motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz to award the General Contractor bid to Wayne Nasi Construction of Hurley. The bid was for $683,716.00 and includes the four alternatives and is based on Nasi accepting the Division 27 security bid.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to close the public hearing for the USDA grant for sheriff department vehicles.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:21p.m.
_______________________________ ______________________________
Thomas Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(April 22nd, 2009 Public Hearing and April 22nd, 2009 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was
made Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve
the agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions to Other Matters: an amended equalization report and a Wakefield Township Renaissance Zone matter.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMITTEE SUMMARY
REPORTS
1. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
County
Treasurer Sue Pertile
(RE: Land bank
Intergovernmental Agreement)
Treasurer Pertile
presented the plan to establish a Land Bank Authority for
2.
Jim
Loeper, 9-1-1 Coordinator
(RE: surcharge
resolution)
Jim Loeper
presented to the Board a recommendation and resolution from the 9-1-1 Committee
to set the 9-1-1 surcharge at $1.65 per communication device in
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May 13, 2009
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The Board had
questions and concerns as to why the full surcharge was being assessed in the
first year. The discussion continued for 30 minutes, and included dispatching
options Iron County Michigan,
YES: (5) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Oliver, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (4) Gerovac, Kangas, Morin, Peterson
Motion carried.
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver to adopt the resolution to adopt the
monthly 9-1-1 surcharge within
GOGEBIC
2009-09
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT MONTHLY 9-1-1 SURCHARGE WITHIN
WHEREAS,
under the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act (P.A. 379 2008, as amended) the
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners approved the final 911 service plan on
January 9th, 2002 to benefit the citizens of Gogebic County by
providing a uniform and well known emergency telephone number; and
WHEREAS, the
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners continues to believe that 911 service will
benefit the citizens of
WHEREAS, the
State of
9-1-1 service in
WHEREAS,
Public Act 379 allows for the creation of a
county-based local 9-1-1 surcharge on all communications service providers that
can access 9-1-1 and provides for the collection, disbursement, use, and audit
of said funds; and
WHEREAS, Gogebic County has deemed that a monthly county-based surcharge of
$1.00 be placed on all
communications service providers beginning July 1,
2009 as allowed under Public Act
379 is necessary to defray the costs of being ready to process and of
actually processing 9-1-1 calls placed within Gogebic County, and;
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, Public Act 379 expires December 31st,
2014, the monthly county-based surcharge will
remain in effect until that time, or is otherwise changed by county resolution
and/or law; and
FURTHER, that pursuant to Public Act 379, the
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners has modified the 9-1-1 Plan on May 13th,
2009 to reflect the changes in the 9-1-1 surcharges collected by
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners hereby
adopts the county-based 9-1-1 surcharge on communications devices as permitted
under P.A. 379
of 2008.
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YES: (5) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Oliver, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (4) Gerovac, Kangas, Morin, Peterson
Motion carried.
3.
Brad
Newberry, President GRTA
(RE: motorized
trail access)
Mr. Newberry
addressed the Board on behalf of the Gogebic Range Trail Authority, which is
seeking support for a designated ATV trail from
4.
State
Senator Michael Prusi
(RE: MSU budget
and Transportation funding)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
5.
Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of
Intent, City of
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send a letter of support for the project.
6.
Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR)
(RE: Notice of Intent, Northern Initiatives)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send a letter of support for the project.
7.
Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of
Intent, GRWA)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a
letter of support for the project.
8.
Mary Lou
Nyderek, Airport Secretary
(RE:
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
authorize the Chairman to sign the documents.
9.
Richard
Bolen, Program Administrator, Remonumentation Program
(RE: 2009 funding)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the 2009 Survey and Remonumentation Program budget of $17,882.00.
INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY
1.
Paula
Partanen, 30 years longevity with
A motion was
made by Peterson, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve of the 30 longevity request.
2.
Sue Kivi,
two years, Register of Deeds office
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve of the two year increment increase as requested.
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Page Four
RESOULTIONS:
1.
State
Revenue Sharing
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt the resolution as presented.
2.
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt a similar resolution from
3.
Department of Human Services
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt a similar resolution from
Agenda Additions:
Amended Equalized value report. Equalization Director Tom
Novascone informed the Board of an error he found after the Board adopted the
2009 County Equalized Value report in April. The error affected all of the
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Renaissance Zone Clarification.
At the January 28, 2009 regular Board meeting a resolution
was adopted to extend by fifteen years the tax free status of the North Country
Renaissance Zone in
Commissioner Siirila discussed how the County should handle
the change orders that will be involved in the jail project. Siirila was
concerned that too many meetings would be needed if every little thing needed
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May 13, 2009
Page Five
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman of the
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:13p.m.
______________________________ ______________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
Special Meeting
May 6th,
2009
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Gerovac
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
1. Gogebic County Jail expansion and renovation project:
Division 27 Bid award
Commissioner Bonovetz as the chairman of the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee briefly gave an overview of the Division 27 security camera system for the jail project. Three bids were received by the deadline, North Star Electronics of Ironwood, American Video and Security of Black Creek Wisconsin and Data Consultants of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After opening the bids only Data Consultants completed the process for the Division 27 bid. Two proposals were discussed; analog and digital systems that work together and fully digital system. The difference in price was $62,000, for the combined system and $122,000 for the digital system. Lengthy discussion was held on the matter. A motion was made by Kangas supported by Siirila to accept the proposal from Data Consultants for $122,000 for the digital system, provided it meets the Division 27 specs, and authorize Jim Loeper to be the coordinator of the security system project between Data Consultants and the General Contractor.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
2. DalPra Family Memorial Scholarship Awards
Discussion was held on the scholarships that would be
awarded to 2009 High School graduates. A
motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous
voice vote to award 25, $2,000.00 scholarships to 2009 graduates of Bessemer
Area schools, Ironwood Area schools,
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May 6th,
2009
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Discussion was held on how the funds would be distributed, then a motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote that the payout will be twice a year after each semester, the student will present their transcripts to the principals of the school and the principal will contact the County Treasurer to release the funds.
Twenty five names were approved at the DalPra Scholarship Award Committee meeting earlier today. A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Kangas to approve the names as presented and release to the schools at their scholarship award ceremonies.
YES: (7) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Pezzetti,
Siirila
NO: (0) None
Abstain: (2)
Oliver, Peterson
Motion carried.
Pat Tucker, of Northwoods Environmental Industries Inc., was in attendance at the meeting to discuss his proposal Asbestos Abatement for the jail addition and renovation project. He presented a proposal for $6,250.00. He also mentioned he could take care of additional removal that wasn’t apart of the project but would at sometime have to be removed. He would charge $1.00 a square foot, and the work would cost an additional $985.00. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti to approve the proposal of $6,250.00 by Northwoods Environmental along with the additional expense of $985.00.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Bonovetz suggested that an order to proceed with jail project be drafted and given to Wayne Nasi Construction, general contractor for the project. Brief discussion was held and then a motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin to authorize the Administrator to draft “An Order to Proceed” letter to Wayne Nasi Construction. According to Wayne Nasi, who was in attendance at the meeting work could begin the week of May 11th.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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May 6th,
2009
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Sheriff Sanders mentioned the possibility of a change order to the project for an additional security door. The matter was discussed at one the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee meetings. Administrator Juliane Giackino will research the minutes of the meetings and bring forth a motion as part of the committee summary report is one was made regarding the door.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (May 6th, 2009 special meting and May 13th, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Health and Welfare Committee ------------------04/20/2009
2. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee--------04/22/2009
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports 1 and 2 and place them on file.
3. Personnel and Negotiations Committee ----------04/29/2009
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by an 8 yea – 1 nay vote, that
a
4. DalPra Educational Award Committee ------------05/06/2009
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the Prosecuting Attorney’s opinion regarding home schooled graduates and that a letter be sent to the home schooled applicant’s parents with the Chairman’s signature.
5. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee -------05/13/2009
A motion was made Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the report and place it on file.
APPEARANCES:
1. Robert Dunn, Administrator, Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Mr. Dunn discussed with the Board the plans for an upgrade to the facility, which would include a new wing and a renovation of the west wing. Monte Hollenbeck, director of maintenance at the facility discussed the needed renovation of the west wing and what the new wing would provide at the facility.
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May 27, 2009
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Georgia Webber of the Facility spoke on the funding for the
facility. The cost of the project would be approximately $8,150,000, and would
proceed if a millage proposal is approved by the voters at the November 3rd,
2009 election. The millage would be for 29 years, 6 months. In first year the
millage would be .95 mills and the last year it would be .44 mills. The Board
had several questions for Mr. Dunn, Hollenbeck and Webber. The ballot language
has to be drafted, presented to the
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
2. Roy D’Antonio, Road Commission (may appear)
Mr. D’Antonio introduced Darrin Pionk, who was hired recently to assume the role of Road Commission Manager/Engineer. Pionk will replace Bruce Edyvean who is retiring in July. Pionk then discussed the projects that are planned for summer of 2009.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. County Treasurer Sue Pertile
(RE: Land
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to keep the funds in the Tax Foreclosure fund.
2.
Interlocal Agreement to Establish an
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement to establish an Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority.
3.
Schoolcraft
(RE: support for
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by an 8 yea - 1 nay vote, to
send a letter of support to
4. Timothy K McGuire, Executive Director MAC
(RE: revenue sharing)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the resolution and place it on file.
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May 27, 2009
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2.
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt a similar resolution for
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson 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 Morin, supported by Jacobson to pay the claims as presented along with the pre-paids and to add the claim from District Court to AT&T for $80.88 and pay the Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., claims of $290 and $125 which were held from the April 22nd, 2009 meeting.
Bonovetz discussed three matters from the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee meeting of earlier today. Landmark Design Group has offered to provide Construction Administration Phase services at a cost of $9,800.00. After discussion, a motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas to hire Landmark Design Group at a cost of $9,000.00.
YES: (6) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Oliver, Pezzetti,
NO: (3) Morin, Peterson, Siirila
Motion carried.
Bonovetz discussed increasing the dollar amount that the Board authorized the Administrator and Sheriff to approve changes for the Jail project. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Siirila to increase the approval amount from $1000.00 or less to $5,000.00 or less.
YES: (7) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Siirila
NO: (2) Pezzetti, Peterson
Motion carried.
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May 27, 2009
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Bonovetz mentioned a change order at the Jail needs to be
approved, which would provide a 4” water line from the jail to connect to the
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:00p.m.
____________________________ ___________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, ChaiPublic Hearing
June 24th,
2009
5:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
The
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday,
June 24 2009 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose to public comment on a Revolving Loan
Fund Application submitted by Old World Meats of Ironwood. The amount of the
proposed loan is $13,500.00 and is to be utilized for additional Capital. The
hearing will take place in the Gogebic County District Court room at
Present: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
Absent:
(1) Oliver
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
open the Public Hearing and keep the hearing open into the Board’s regular
meeting, which will immediately follow this hearing.
Chairman Gerovac
announced the purpose of the public hearing to those in attendance. The amount
of the proposed loan was increased to $15,000.00.
The asked three
times for public comment on the matter and heard none. The Board then went to
their regular Board agenda.
Regular Meeting
June 24, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was
called to order at 5:04pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (1) Oliver
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(June 10, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented
along with six additions. Communications 14 and 15, letters from Probate Court
and District Court; under Other Matters four items: Airport contracts, Security
cameras for the Courthouse, Josephson’s Nursing Home Brownfield matter and
Emergency Management budget amendment.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
Committee Meetings - Summary Reports
1.
Judiciary
and Law Enforcement Committee---------05/27/09
2.
Finance
Budgeting & Auditing Committee ---------05/27/09
3.
Economic
Development & Capital Improvements-----06/17/09
4.
Health
and Welfare Committee--------------------06/18/09
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by
Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file
reports one through four.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
& 2.
Timothy McGuire, Executive Director, MAC
(RE: Resolutions)
A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by
Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file
communications one and two.
3.
Victor E
Kuhlman, Manager,
(RE: Jail
Inspection)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin
and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on
file.
4.
Duane
DuRay, Manager,
(RE: Release 3rd
Quarter Appropriations)
A motion
was made by Jacobson, supported by
Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 3rd Quarter
appropriation to the Airport.
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5.
Timothy
McGuire, Executive Director, MAC
(RE: Wind energy)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and
place it on file.
6.
United
States Senator Debbie Stabenow
(RE: Health care)
A motion
was made by Jacobson, supported by
Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and
place it on file.
7.
& 8. Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of
Intents)
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Morin
and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the projects
to WUPPDR.
9.
Commissioner Dennis Jacobson
(RE:
A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by
Peterson and carried to refer the matter to the Forestry and Parks Commission.
10. Circuit Judge Roy Gotham
(RE: pay increase
July 1, 2009)
11.
Juliane Giackino, Administrator
(RE: pay
increase July 1, 2009)
A motion
was made by Jacobson, supported by
Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the July 1, 2009 pay
increase for non-union staff addressed in communications 10, 11, 14 and 15.
12.
Becky
McIntyre, community corrections manager
(RE: FY
2010-12 Proposal)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the FY 2010-12 Proposal
and application from West-Central U. P. Regional Community Corrections Program
and send a letter of confirmation.
13.
Deb
Fabbri, Friend of the Court
(RE: 2009
Appropriation)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2009 FOC appropriation
as requested. ($35,000)
Agenda Additions:
14.
District
Judge Anders Tingstad
(RE: pay
increase July 1, 2009)
15.
Probate
Judge Joel Massie
(Re: pay
increase July 1, 2009)
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Kangas to close the Public hearing for Old World Meats. The Chairman asked one
time for public comment and heard none. After a unanimous voice vote the public
hearing was closed.
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Gogebic County EDC
director Donna Scorse then discussed the revolving loan fund application from
Old World Meats of Ironwood. The company is requesting a $15,000.00 loan for
working capital. A motion was made by
Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to approve of the application and authorize the
Chairman’s signature on the documents.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
Mrs. Kay
Shabazz, Director of R.O.A.R.R.
(RE: Road rage
resolution)
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Morin
and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.
INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY
1. Erin Wennersten, one year
increment, Friend of the Court
2. Patti Ceccon,
two year increment, Friend of the Court
3. Amanda Parker,
six month increment, Administrator’s office
A motion
was made by Morin, supported by Siirila
and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the three increments as
requested.
TRIAL
BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and
carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
CONTROL
A motion
was made by Jacobson, supported by
Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as
presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by
Peterson to pay the claims as presented along with the pre-paids and make them a
part of the minutes.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Agenda Additions:
1. Airport Contracts
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the two contracts from the Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics for the construction of a Commercial Service Terminal building and to adopt the resolution as presented.
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2. Security Cameras for the Courthouse
Discussion was held on the proposal from Data Consultants for security cameras for the Courthouse. Data Consultants has the bid for the jail project and would provide security cameras for the Courthouse as well. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila to table the matter until the 2010 budget process.
YES: (4) Jacobson, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (4) Bonovetz, Kangas, Gerovac, Morin
Motion failed.
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas to accept the bid for the 6 camera project in conjunction with the jail project at a cost of $34,200.00, with a possible MMRMA rap grant for $5,000.00 to bring the cost down to $29,200.00.
Yes: (5) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas, Gerovac, Morin
No: (3) Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
Motion carried.
3. Josephson’s Nursing Home Revolving Loan matter.
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to take no Board action on the Josephson’s Nursing Home Revolving Loan matter that was discussed at the Finance meeting earlier today.
4. Budget Amendment for Emergency Management Services Budget
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson to amend the budget by $7,146.00 for NOAA weather transmitter grant.
Revenues
101-000-521.00 Federal Grant increased by $7,146.00
Expenditures
101-426-977.02 Equipment increased by $7,164.00
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Sheriff Sanders briefly discussed a grant that maybe available for security equipment and also wanted to thank deputy Jay Kangas, Jay Holm and Greg Rigoni for their help during the Jail inspection process.
Darren Pionk of the Road Commission updated the Board on
the USDA application for two trucks for the Commission. He mentioned the process
is on going and he will keep the Board in the
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Commissioner Bonovetz made
a motion to send a letter of thanks to Jay Kangas, Jay Holm and Greg
Rigoni for the help during the jail inspection. He also thanked everyone
involved in the recent
PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila
and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The
meeting adjourned at 5:48pm.
_____________________________
___________________________
Thomas F Gerovac,
Chairman
Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
July 8th,
2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:05pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (June 24th, 2009 public hearing minutes and June 24th, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with four additions. 1. A resolution for the Fair Board; in other matters an amendment to the Old World Meats Revolving loan application which was approved on June 24, 2009; Personnel and Negotiations recommendation and a Health Department update.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There were none.
APPEARANCES:
1. Dean Beaudoin, of Joki, Makela, Pollack PLLC.
(RE: 2008 Gogebic County Audit report)
Mr. Beaudoin presented the 2008 Gogebic County Audit report
to the Board. First and foremost he informed the Board that once again
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Deanna
Kennedy, Victims of Crimes Case Manager, DOVE
(RE: thank you)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
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July 8th,
2009
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2.
(RE: support of
Copperwood Project)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
Jim
Gribble, Fair Board Chairman
(RE: Cash flow)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to cover
the bills up to Fair time if necessary for the Fair.
4.
Jim
Gribble, Fair Board Chairman
(RE: Cash Advance
for Fair)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver to approve of the $50,000.00 cash advance
for the Fair Board to be repaid by receipts from the Fair.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
5.
Donna
Scorse, EDC Director
(RE: 2020 Master
plan)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
6.
Sheriff
Larry Sanders
(RE:
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the contract with
7.
Sheriff
Larry Sanders
(RE: USDA grant
vendor award)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve Signature Auto of Owosso, MI as the vendor and award the contract to
Signature Auto for the sheriff vehicle, under the USDA grant.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
support the
2.
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
support the
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July 8th,
2009
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3.
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried on an eight yea – one nay vote
to support the
Agenda Addition:
4.
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt
the resolution as presented in support for a charitable gaming license.
Agenda Additions:
1. Old World Meats revolving loan application amendment.
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to change the length of the amortization from five years to three years for the loan pay back. At the June 24, 2009 meeting the board approved the five year amortization, but the Michigan EDC only allows three years when the loan is for working capital.
2. Personnel and Negotiations Committee Recommendation.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz to authorize the Chairman, Sheriff and Corporate Counsel to meet and respond by July 28, 2009 to the grievance filed by the sheriff department union. If Mr. Adams is unable to provide information because of a conflict, the County can contact either MMRMA or another labor attorney.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Abstain: (1) Oliver
Motion carried.
Oliver gave a brief update on the agreement between the
Western U.P. Health Department and Aspirus Corporation to provide health care
services to the
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Emergency Services Coordinator Jim Loeper informed the Board the Emergency Management Program Grant will receive additional funding for fiscal year 2009, he will present a budget amendment at the next finance meeting. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize signatures on the EMPG grant.
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2009
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Loeper also discussed grant funds to provide border security cameras throughout the U.P. including Gogebic County, and funding for the Emergency Alert System.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:46pm.
_______________________________ ______________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R PeRegular Meeting
July 22, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (July 8th, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the agenda as presented along with four items added to Other matters;
Two Capital Improvements and Economic Development Committee recommendations,
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Personnel and Negotiations Committee--------06/24/09
2. Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee---06/24/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports one and two and place them on file.
3. Personnel and Negotiations Committee--------07/08/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti to increase Melissa Prisbe from a pay grade 6 to a pay grade 7 amounting to a $.60 per hour increase, the Chairman asked three times for support, hearing none the motion died due to lack of support. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried on a 8 yea – 1 nay vote to table the matter until the Personnel and Negotiations committee meets to discuss the job description of the equalization department and Forestry and Parks confidential secretary.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Duane DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Amendment #2; terminal building project)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on amendment #2.
2. Jonathan Mead, Executive Director, UPCAP
(RE: FY 2010-2012 Area Plan for Services to the Elderly)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented to support the plan.
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3. John Cox,
(RE: EDC Funding)
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
4. Duane DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Vacancy on Airport Board)
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to wait until November to advertise to fill the position on the Airport Board for a term beginning 1/1/2010.
5.
Lisa Pung, Renaissance Zone Analyst, State of
(RE: REN Zone in
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
6. Cheryl Konopaska, MDOC
(RE: jail reimbursements)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication, place it on file and send a letter to the department requesting reimbursement for the jail.
7.
Jim Gribble,
(RE: Letter of appreciation)
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin to pay the claims as presented including the two additions( AT&T and Upper Lakes Foods) along with the pre-paids and make them a part of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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Agenda Additions:
Capital Improvements and Economic Development Committee recommendations.
Roof Repair bids, Two bids were presented for consideration.
Vukovich Construction’s bid was for $64,000.00 and Erickson Roofing & Siding for $66,100.00. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson to award the bid to Erickson Roofing & Siding in the amount of $66,100.00 pending the claim through MMRMA for wind damage is approved. If the claim is not approved the Board will look elsewhere for the funds.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Carpeting of the third floor of the Courthouse. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to award the carpet bid for the third floor except the Circuit Court room to Floor Plans of Bessemer in amount of $10.365.54. The District Court offices were already carpeted earlier this year.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Marion Lake Level discussion.
Commissioner Peterson provided sample resolutions and
procedure for keeping the
Sheriff Department Grievance
At the July 8, 2009 regular Board meeting Sheriff Sanders and Chairman Gerovac were given authorization to meet with Corporate Counsel to discuss the Board’s response regarding the grievance involving Cory Aijala. Mr. Aijala was in attendance and requested a closed session. A motion was made at 5:35pm by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti to go into closed session.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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A motion was made at 5:43pm by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila to go back into open session.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson to authorize the Chairman to sign the response to the grievance.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Abstain: (1) Oliver
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman briefly addressed the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:50pm.
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Thomas Gerovac, Chairman
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Tom Gerovac, Chairman GGOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
August 12, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (July 22, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was
made by Kangas, 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 Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions to other matters; Michigan Works director update and Capital Improvements recommendation.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Darren Pionk,
(RE: Resolutions for Borrowing)
Mr. Pionk discussed the resolution for borrowing as presented, which would allow the Road Commission to purchase two tandem/dump trucks. The Road Commission would be borrowing $260,000. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented with item C in section 2 (pay all fees required in connection therewith) stricken from the resolution. Treasurer Sue Pertile would contact the bond Attorney to see if this item could be removed. A motion was then made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote that if necessary item C, would be placed back into the resolution.
2.
Denise Stephens,
Mrs. Stephens presented to the Board on behalf of the
Bessemer Downtown Development Authority, the Small Town Design Initiative, which
is offered through
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COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Oreste
Chiantello Public Service Award)
A motion was
made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
nominate Jim Saari for the award.
2.
Robert
Dunn, Administrator,
(RE: November 3,
2009 ballot language)
Mr. Dunn presented
to the Board revised ballot language for the Medical Care Facility renovation
project. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson to adopt
the language as presented and place the issue on the November 3rd,
2009 election ballot.
Gogebic Medical Care
Facility Bonding Proposition
Shall the County of
of not to exceed Eight Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($8,150,000) and issue
its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, for the purpose of erecting,
furnishing and equipping an addition to the Gogebic Medical Care Facility
(including 28 private rooms); remodeling, refurnishing, and re-equipping the
existing Medical Care Facility (including adding bathrooms and bringing
electrical, plumbing and life safety to current code); demolishing the existing
1926 schoolhouse, constructing parking lots and constructing site improvements
thereto?
The following is
for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the purposed bonds in 2010, under
the current law is 1.04 mills ($1.04 of each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The
maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any
refunding, will not exceed thirty (30) years. The estimated simple average
annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 1.04 mills
($1.04 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
(Pursuant to state law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the
proceeds cannot be used for repair and maintenance costs, administrator and
employee salaries, or other operating expenses).
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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3.
Juliane
Giackino,
(RE: County Fair
Board By-laws)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt the by-laws as presented.
4.
Duane
DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Airport
ten-year CIP grant program)
Mr. DuRay presented
the 10 plus 1 year Capital Improvements Project List. A motion was made
by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a
letter of support for the project.
5.
Sue
Pertile,
(RE:
Mrs. Pertile
presented a revised Intergovernmental Agreement for the Michigan Land Bank
Authority. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and
carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the Agreement as presented and
authorize the Chairman’s signature.
6.
Donna
Scorse,
(RE:
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
authorize Scorse to publish the draft of the
7.
Juliane
Giackino,
(RE: Public Act 2
funds release)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
release the Public Act 2 funds in the amount of $7,168.00.
8.
WUPPDR,
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(RE: CEDS
Projects)
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
Commissioner Morin updated the Board on the Michigan Works Director search. 24 applications were considered and the personnel committee interviewed candidates and the job will be offered to Keith Johnson of Ironwood.
Economic Development and Capital Improvements Committee recommendation. Commissioner Oliver discussed the boiler replacement projects for the Courthouse and the Annex. The committee met with Paul Beeksma of Stout Mechanical and his recommendation to bid out two boilers, one for the Courthouse and Annex. The County will seek bids on a two Million BTU boiler for the Courthouse and a 200 Thousand BTU Boiler for the Annex. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz to seek bids for the boilers as recommended by the Committee.
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YES:
(9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Treasurer Sue Pertile informed the Board that the County Tax Sale will be held this Friday August 14, 2009 at the College.
Administrator Juliane Giackino asked the Board to approve a claim that was presented by Landmark Design to be paid prior to the Finance meeting on August 26, 2009. The bill totaled $1,500.00, a motion was made by Siirila, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to hold the bill until the Finance meeting of August 26, 2009.
Giackino also informed the Board of a possible open mine
shaft in the City of
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Bill McDonald of
Tim Mulvaney of Technical Energy Performance Group was in attendance and discussed a grant program would available to Gogebic Community College in the amount of $120,000.00, developing a program to save energy at the College. Gogebic County would be the Fiduciary of the grant and could charge an administration fee. TEPG would be responsible for all the paper work and the application process. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize GCC to apply for the grant program. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support to the College for the grant program.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:07pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chair Gerry R PeRegular Meeting
August 26, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (August 12, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Health and Welfare Committee-------------------07/20/09
2. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee--------07/22/09
3. Economic Development & Capital Improvements ---07/22/09
4. Personnel & Negotiations Committee ------------08/06/09
5. Economic Development & Capital Improvements ---08/12/09
6. Health and Welfare Committee ------------------08/17/09
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports one through six.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Lisa Pung, Renaissance Zone Analyst, Program Administration
(RE: Renaissance zone extension,
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Melanie Fullman, Sec/Treas. Gogebic Co. Search and Rescue
(RE: Resolution for Charitable Gaming License)
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
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CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila to pay the claims along with the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:06p.m.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman GeGOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
September 9th,
2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (August 26th, 2009 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 Morin, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along three additions to Other Matters: two recommendations from the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee and a 9-1-1 matter regarding Iron County Michigan.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: CDBG Revolving Loan Funds)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Mark Halkola, WUPSASCA
(RE: Employee Assistance Program)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the EAP.
3. Norman Nass,
District Ranger,
(RE: Snowmobile Trail # 3 culvert
project)
A motion was
made by Peterson, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
send a letter of support for the proposal.
4.
Richard
Adams, Corporate Counsel
(RE:
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to go
along with Mr. Adams recommendation and allow the USFS to complete their study
on the
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5.
Richard
Bouvette,
(RE: ORV trail support)
Mr. Bouvette
briefly discussed the proposed ORV trail project and then introduced Richard
Armstrong and Tom Chase of the Lake Gogebic Chamber of Commerce, who then led
the discussion. The group is looking for an opinion from both Gogebic and
Ontonagon Corporate Counsels as to whether or not property along the Ethelwood
Grade in
Richard Bouvette to
discuss the groups concerns and options.
Agenda Additions:
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee recommendations.
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin, to approve the bid by Superior Drywall for painting of the cells and the cell block at a cost of $10,000.00. The funds will come from the borrowed funds for the Jail project or from the 2009 sheriff budget.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Abstain: (1)
Oliver
Motion carried.
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and to construct a secure ceiling in the
East/West cell block hallway at a cost of not more than $4,813.00, the work to
be done by Wayne Nasi Construction.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Pezzetti informed the Board of recent call he
got from
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Regular Meeting
September 9th,
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Chairman Gerovac a read letter of resignation from Richard Bouvette as a member of the Gogebic County Road Commission. He was recently
appointed as Marenisco Township Supervisor. The Board will wait until they receive a formal letter from the Road Commission.
Jim Loeper discussed a task force that has been put
together to monitor the H1N1 virus in
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
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 5:43p.m.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry RRegular Meeting
September 23, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin,
Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(September 9, 2009 regular meeting.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with four additions to communications. 6. Airport 4th quarter appropriation, 7. Snowplowing of private driveways, 8. Boiler bids from the Economic Development & Capital Improvements Committee meeting and 9. Superior Drywall bid for jail cell painting.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-----------08/26/2009
2. Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee-----------09/09/2009
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports 1 and 2.
APPEARANCES:
1. Allison Liddle, GOISD, Great Start Collaborative Coordinator
Ms. Liddle briefly discussed with the Board the GOISD Community Report 2009 and the focus of the Great Start Collaboratives Program, which supports children ages 0-5.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Mark D Halkola, Regional Coordinator, Substance Abuse Agency
(RE: Thank you)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.
3. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.
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4.
Jim Gribble, Chairman,
(RE: vacancy)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow the Fair Board to advertise for their vacancies.
5.
Norman Nass, District Ranger,
(RE: Snowmobile Trail #3 Relocation Project)
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. Duane DuRay, Airport manager
(RE: 4th Quarter appropriation)
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 4th quarter appropriation.
7. Snowplowing of private driveways by the road commission
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Pezzetti to send a letter to the Road Commission Board asking them to revisit their decision to discontinue contracting with County residents for plowing private driveways. Lengthy discussion was held on the matter and Road Commission engineer/manager Darren Pionk was in attendance and the discussed the reasons why the program was discontinued. The Chairman then asked for a roll call vote.
YES: (3) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Pezzetti
NO: (6) Gerovac, Kangas, Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Siirila
Motion failed.
8. Economic Development & Capital Improvements Committee recommendation: Boiler bids.
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson to award the Boiler Bids for the Courthouse and the Annex to Mukavitz Heating for $30,500.00.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
9. Finance Budgeting Auditing Committee recommendation: Jail cell painting, Superior Drywall.
A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Kangas to pay an additional $3,648.00 for the jail cells bars sanding and painting. The bid approved at the 09/09/09 meeting was misread and was only approved for $10,000.00. It should have included the additional funds.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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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 Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila to pay the claims as presented, to include an additional $50 for Commissioner Peterson for his travel to both meetings in August, and to approve the pre-paids as presented and make them a part of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver to send a letter of congratulations to Jim Saari on his retirement as Director of the Western U P Manpower and for being named the winner of the Oreste Chiantello award from WUPPDR recently.
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to allow the WalMart credit card used by the cooks at the jail to be a pre-paid once it is approved and submitted by Under Sheriff Halvorson.
Commissioner Bonovetz briefly discussed his meeting with
the ANSWERS group and the potential of creating an enterprise zone through most
of the Upper Peninsula, specifically Counties that border
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman invited the commissioners to take part in
Public Lands day this Saturday September 26th to help cleanup a dump site in
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman GeGOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gerovac at 5:00p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (1) Oliver
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (September 23, 2009 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two items added to Other Matters: Economic Development and Capital Improvements Committee recommendation and the 9-1-1 Contract with Negaunee Regional Dispatch for 2009-2010.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Kim
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Community
Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
A motion was
made by Jacobson, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Larry
Emig, President Michigan Association of Counties
(RE: Formation of
Agriculture and Tourism Subcommittee)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file. Bonovetz applied and was named
as a member of the subcommittee.
3.
Richard
Bolen, Director, Forestry and Parks Commission
(RE: SESC Program)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti to transfer the SESC program from the
Forestry and Parks Commission to the Gogebic County Soil Conservation District
and send a letter of thanks to Dave Anderson for his seven years as the
permitting agent.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Bill Perkis will be
the programs permitting agent.
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Regular Meeting
October 14, 2009
Economic Development and Capital Improvements Committee recommendation:
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas to repair blacktop in the alley between the sheriff department and Courthouse at a cost of $2,890.00, the Road Commission will do the work.
YES: (7) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti
NO: (1) Siirila
Motion carried.
9-1-1 Contract with Negaunee Regional Dispatch.
9-1-1 Coordinator Jim Loeper discussed the contract with the Board. The 2009-2010 dispatching contract is at a cost of $130,703., it includes a 30 day cancellation provision for each party, and runs from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz to approve the contract and authorize the proper signatures.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:20pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelisser
Regular Meeting
October 28, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin,
Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti,
Siirila
Absent: (1) Bonovetz
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(October 14th, 2009 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with a resolution from the MSU extension office added to the resolution section of the agenda.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
There was none.
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm.---09/23/09
2. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee ------------09/23/09
3. Personnel & Negotiations Committee------------------09/24/09
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports one through three.
4. Dr. Steven DalPra& Colleen DalPra Ed. Award Comm.---10/07/09
a. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to go along with the recommendation of Robert Boschke, Financial Officer for selling and/or holding stocks and bonds.
b. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to open up a checking account to handle the distribution of scholarship monies to recipients.
5. Economic Development & Capital Improvements Comm.---10/14/09
6. Health & Welfare Committee--------------------------10/19/09
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports five and six and place them on file.
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APPEARANCES:
1. Tom Novascone, County Equalization Director
RE: 2009 Apportionment Report
Mr. Novascone presented to the Board the 2009 Millage
Apportionment report for all municipalities of the County and the respective
millages that will be in affect for 2009. The County’s fixed millage will be
6.68 and the total for the County is 8.5547 mills. Novascone said the 6.68 mills
would raise $3,222,550.00 for the County General Fund. The balance will be
collected for the
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Darren Pionk, Road Commission Engineer/Manager
(RE: Richard Bouvette resignation)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to advertise to fill the vacancy and have the deadline for applications on Friday November 13th at noon.
2. Commissioner Dennis Jacobson
(RE: Economic & Workforce Development Summit report)
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
3. Jonathon Mead, Executive Director UPCAP
(RE: Revenue enhancements)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila to receive the communication and place it on file. Lengthy discussion was held on whether the County should draft their own letter. After discussion, the Chairman asked for roll call vote on Mr. Pezzetti’s motion.
YES: (6) Gerovac, Jacobson, Morin,
Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (2) Kangas, Oliver
Motion carried.
4. Mary Taddeucci, WUPPDR Administrative Assistant
(RE: U.P. Federal Funding Workshops)
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication, place it on file and authorize any commissioner to attend the workshops.
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ADOPTION OF 2009
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Peterson to adopt the 2009 Gogebic County Millage Rate of 8.5547 mills.
YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF 2009
GOGEBIC
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Morin to adopt the 2009 Gogebic County Apportionment Report.
YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS:
1. Mary Ahnen, Clerk’s office, six month increment
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the six month increment.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
(RE: Department of Agriculture)
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the resolution and place it on file.
2. U.P. Association of Counties
a. Back Forty Joint Venture( HudBay minerals/Aquila Res.)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
b. MiWater Ballot Initiative
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
c. Fire Fighters Training Credentials
A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
d. Merit Curriculum Adjustments
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.
3.
(RE: opposing a veto of MSU funding)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution.
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October 28, 2009
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TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
accept the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to
accept the reports as presented.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to pay the claims as presented, withhold the bill from A to Z plumbing, which should have been sent through the jail project, and approve the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.
YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,
Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Chairman Gerovac asked for a moment of silence for Tom Novascone’s mother who passed away Monday.
Chairman’s request for discussion of rescheduling of
Wednesday Veteran’s Day November 11, 2009 regular Board meeting. (Courthouse
Discussion was held on changing the date of the meeting and it was decided to move the November 11, 2009 meeting to Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 5:00pm.
Commissioner Peterson asked about the November 25th, 2009 regular Board, which falls on the evening before Thanksgiving. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to move the meeting to Tuesday November 24th, 2009 with FBA meeting at 4:30pm and the regular meeting at 5pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
Melanie Fullman briefly updated the Board on the
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry RGOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(October 28, 2009 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was
made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition to communications: a letter from Duane DuRay, airport manager regarding an appointment to the Board.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Kim J.
Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Annual CEDS
report)
Discussion on the
CEDS report was held, which included the question as to why
2.
United
States Senator, Debbie Stabenow
(RE: Emergency
Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009)
A motion was
made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
receive the communication and place it on file.
3.
(RE:
By-Laws)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to
adopt the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws for the Gogebic County Land
Bank.
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
advertise for the Land Bank Board.
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Regular Meeting
November 10, 2009
Page Two
Agenda Addition:
4.
Airport
Manager Duane DuRay
(RE: Board
vacancy)
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
advertise to fill the vacancy on the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board.
Commissioner Siirila informed the Board that the Jail project is still on going with another month of work on the plumbing. The project was to be completed in 100 days, which should have been the middle of August. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila to withhold future payments to the General Contractor, Wayne Nasi Construction, until the project is completed.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Oliver discussed the 2010 budget workshops and that only the finance chair and the Board Chairman have been approved to attend the workshops. Other Commissioners have expressed interest in attending. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve any or all Commissioners to the Budget workshops. The meetings will be posted.
Commissioner Bonovetz updated the Board on his attendance to the MAC Committee for Agriculture and Tourism. He informed the Board that the discussion was mainly Agricultural and felt his attendance was not necessary in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:19pm.
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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk
Regular Meeting
November 24, 2009
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti, Siirila
Absent: (0) None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(November 10, 2009 regular meeting minutes)
A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with two additions to communications; 1. Longevity request from Probate Court and 2. Release of Public Act 2 monies.
CITIZENS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE
( 5 minute limit )
Committee Meetings -
Summary Reports
1. Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Comm. - - - - - - 10/18/09
2. Personnel and Negotiations Comm. - - - - - - - - - 11/05/09
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports one and two.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Juliane Giackino,
(RE: Gogebic
A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the letter of intent to update the Counties Five-year mitigation plan.
2. Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR
(RE: Notice of Intent)
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a copy of the Counties letter of intent to WUPPDR.
3.
Jim Gribble, Chairman,
(RE: 2010 Budget Request)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the matter to the next 2010 budget workshop.
4.
Susan Spear,
(RE: Special Use Permit)
A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
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November 24, 2009
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5. Probate Judge Joel Massie
(RE: twenty year longevity request from Maria Kinnunen)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the longevity request.
6. Mark Halkola, Substance Abuse agency
(RE: release of Public Act two monies)
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the Public Act Two monies to the Western U.P. Substance Abuse Agency in the amount of $4,476.50.
Amended 2009
Equalization Director Tom Novascone presented an amended
2009 Apportionment Report to the Board.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Fair Board
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint Tom Hampston and Tom Auvinen to the Fair Board.
2. Road Commission
A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Bonovetz to set a meeting to interview the applicants for 4:30pm on December 9, 2009. Discussion was held and Siirila withdrew his motion and Bonovetz his support for the motion. A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until the December 9, 2009 regular meeting and interview the candidates then.
TRIAL BALANCE/CASH BALANCE
A motion was
made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to
approve the reports as presented.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL
A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the reports as presented.
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November 24, 2009
Page Three
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin to pay the claims as presented along with the pre-paids and make them a part of the minutes.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Siirila updated the Board on the Jail project. It appears that the project is near completion. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti to release the October payments ($75,864.63) that were withheld last month to the delay in the project.
YES: (9) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Commissioner Kangas asked Road Commission Engineer Darren Pionk if it was possible to increase the lighting at the Section 12 and Country Club road intersection. Pionk said he would discuss the matter with MDOT.
Commissioner Oliver informed the Board of a budget workshop that will be held on Wednesday December 2nd at 9am.
PUBLIC COMMENT (5
minute limit)
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:25pm.
________________________________ ______________________________
Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman
GOGEBIC
Regular Meeting
December 29, 2009
5:02 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at by Chairman Gerovac at 5:02 p.m.
Present: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
Absent: (1) Siirila
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(November 24, 2009 regular meeting minutes.)
A motion
was made by Kangas,
supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the minutes as
presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as
presented along with the following additions: 2009 General Fund budget
admendments, adoption of the 911 budget, Friend of the Court advance, Sheriff
Deputy contract approval.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE
(5 minute limit)
There was none.
Committee Summary Reports
1.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee --------11/24/2009
2.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee --------12/02/2009
3.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee --------12/04/2009
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on
file reports one and two and to change the Community Blues Plan 12 to Community
Blues Plan 15 with the funding to remain as is and also no change in coverage
for the employees, effective 1/1/10.
4.
Personnel & Negotiations Committee -------------12/11/2009
5.
Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee --------12/14/2009
6.
Negotiations Committee -------------------------12/15/2009
7.
Negotiations Committee -------------------------12/17/2009
A motion
was made by Kangas,
supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on
file reports four through seven.
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Regular Meeting
December 29, 2009
Page Two
8.
2009 General Fund Budget amendments
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Oliver to adopt the 2009 general fund budget amendments as
presented.
2009 budget amendments
REVENUES
amendment
amended budget
National
Forest Reserve
101-000-429.00
increased by $80,313.00
$491,445.00
Reimbursements-General
101-000-686.00
increased by $57,694.00
$ 97,694.00
Circuit
Court Costs
101-000-602.00
increased by $31,493.00
$ 40,493.00
Appropriations from Others
101-000-676.00
increased by $70,700.00
$ 70,700.00
Total Revenue Amendment
$240,200.00
EXPENDITURES
amendment
amended budget
Board of
Commissioners per diem
101-101-701.01
increased by $8,000.00
$ 19,000.00
Probate
Court contractual services
101-148-805.02
increased by $5,000.00
$ 5,500.00
Building
and Grounds contractual services
101-265-805.02
increased by $72,000.00
$ 95,000.00
Building
and Grounds repairs & maintenance
101-265-933.00
increased by $87,700.00
$113,000.00
Building
and Grounds equipment
101-265-977.00
increased by $43,000.00
$ 45,100.00
Sheriff Department Overtime
101-301-704.00
increased by $5,000.00
$ 35,000.00
Sheriff Department FICA
101-301-715.00
increased by $8,000.00
$ 63,477.00
Sheriff Dept. P.A. 416
101-316-748.00
increased by $4,000.00
$ 8,032.00
Sheriff-Marine Law
101-331-702.00
increased by $ 4,800.00
$ 13,800.00
Sheriff-Marine Law
101-331-941.00
increased by $ 2,700.00
$
2,700.00
Total
Expenditures Amendments
$240,200.00
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
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December 29, 2009
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Adoption of 9-1-1 Budget
A motion
was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and to adopt the 2010 9-1-1 budget
totaling $313,460.00.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Friend of the Court advance
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Jacobson to advance the Friend of the Court $8,000.00 from fund
balance to cover her short term cash flow problem.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
Road Commission Applicant
Interviews
Two candidates applied for the one vacancy on the Road Commission Board.
A motion
was made by Pezzetti to
appoint Paul Oliver, the chairman asked three times for support and heard none,
the motion died for lack of support. Then
a motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson to nominate Roy Minkin.
YES: (7) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Peterson,
Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Abstain: (1) Oliver
Motion carried,
Roy Minkin was appointed to the Road Commission.
A motion was
made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to
appoint Minkin to a six year term beginning 1-1-10 through 12-31-2015.
APPEARANCES:
1.
Donna Scorse,
(RE: Comprehensive
Plan)
Scorse presented the County Comprehensive Master plan for the Board to review.
She will return in January of 2010 so the Board can adopt the plan.
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Scorse also presented an application from Dean Tangedal of Dean’s Marine and
Snowmobile Service and sales for a $20,000 revolving loan from the
A motion
was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Kangas to approve the application and loan.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1.
Deanna
Kennedy, DOVE, Victims of Crimes Case Manager
(RE: Thank
you)
A motion
was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
vote to receive the communication and place it on file.
2.
Duane
DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Land
Easement)
A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice
to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the easement.
3.
Duane
DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: Service
Agreements)
A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the contracts.
4.
Duane
DuRay, Airport Manager
(RE: 2010 1st
and 2nd quarter appropriation release)
** item 4 was moved to later in the meeting after the adoption of the 2010
budget and appropriation act. **
5.
John
Cox,
(RE:
Property Assessment services contract)
A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas to approve the contract between
Wakefield Township and Melissa Prisbe for property assessment, as long as the
work is not done while on County time.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,
Morin, Oliver,
Peterson, Pezzetti,
NO: (0) None
Motion carried.
6.
Scott
Parrott, Director, DHS
(RE: 2009
appropriation release)
A motion
was made by Morin, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice
vote to release the 2009 appropriation.
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December 29, 2009
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7.
Jim
Loeper, 9-1-1 Coordinator
(RE: 9-1-1 update)
Mr. Loeper was ill and wasn’t in attendance at the meeting. A motion
was made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice
vote to table the matter.
TABLED MATTERS:
1.
WUPPDR,
Annual CEDS Resolution
A motion
was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice
vote to take the matter off the table. A motion was made by Pezzetti,
supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution
as presented.
Chairman Gerovac asked three more times for public comment on the 2010
General Fund Budget and heard none. A motion was made by Kangas,
supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to close the public
hearing.
ADOPTION OF 2010
A motion
was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson to adopt the 2010 Gogebic County
Appropriation Act.
YES: (8) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,