GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

January 27, 2010

County Courthouse         

Bessemer, MI 49911          

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(January 13, 2010 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 COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit) 

There was none.                                                  Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1. Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------------12/29/09

2. Health and Welfare Committee ----------------------01/20/10

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports one and two and place them on file.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Duane DuRay, Airport Manager

        (RE: Two Michigan Bureau of Aeronautic contracts and resolution)

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the chairman’s signature on the contracts.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.

2.     State Senator Michael Prusi

     (RE: MI Water ballot Initiative)

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

3.     Jim Gribble, Chairman, Gogebic County Fair

     (RE: 2010 appropriation release)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to release the 2010 appropriation to the Fair Board.

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4.     Prosecuting Attorney, Richard B Adams

     (RE: Chief Assistant salary)

Assistant Prosecutor Tracie Wittla addressed the Board requesting that her 2010 salary be restored to the 2009 amount. Her 2009 and 2008 salaries were supplemented by a grant. The grant was for two years and was not renewed. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz, to restore Wittla’s salary to her 2009 amount, after a clarification of Wittla’s request Bonovetz withdrew his support, Peterson then supported the Pezzetti motion. Discussion then continued on the matter and the Chairman asked for a roll call vote.

Roll Call:

        YES: (3) Jacobson, Peterson, Pezzetti

         NO: (6) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Kangas, Morin, Oliver, Siirila Motion failed.                             

RESOLUTIONS:

1.     Gogebic County Conservation District

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until more information is available.

2.     Marquette County Board of Commissioners

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.  

INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY:

1.     Amy Hamel, MSU Extension Office, two years

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the increment request.

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 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 Bonovetz and carried to approve the pre-paids and to pay all the claims as presented with the exception of two claims: the Holden North bill ($7,900) for the animal control budget and the A to Z Plumbing and Heating bill ($2,915.78) steam roof drain for the jail, sheriff department budget.

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

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OTHER MATTERS

Clerk Gerry Pelissero informed the Board of a letter of interest from a person wishing to be seated on the DHS Board. The County did advertise a vacancy recently and no one applied. The letter of interest will be placed on the next board agenda.

Pelissero also informed the Board that the Community Mental Health Board is now advertising for members. In the past applications were sent to the CMH personnel committee for interviews and a recommendation to the County Board. In 2009, the County Board approved a motion that all applicants for appointments would be interviewed by the County personnel committee. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz that all applicants for the CMH positions will be interviewed by the County personnel and negotiations committee.

Roll Call:

        YES: (6) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Morin, Oliver, Pezzetti

                 Siirila

         NO: (3) Gerovac, Kangas, Peterson

Motion passed.

Commissioner Oliver informed the Board that the Michigan State Housing Authority is piloting a new program that will change the number of housing vouchers available in the County. Gogebic County could be cut by 33%. He urged a letter be sent to our legislators. A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by an 8 yea – 0 nay and one abstain vote to send letters of opposition to the MSHDA HCV allocation process.     

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

Melanie Fullman from the Ottawa National Forest briefly spoke to the Board.

Darren Pionk, Road Commission Engineer/Manager spoke briefly on proposed legislation that could increase the gas and diesel tax in Michigan. The taxes raised would go for road maintenance.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:38pm.

______________________________     _______________________________

Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman         Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting Minutes

February 10, 2010

County Courthouse                 

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Gerovac.

ROLL CALL

Present: (7) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,                                        Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

      Absent: (2) Bonovetz, Oliver

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(January 27, 2010 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 Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition of Donna Scorse, County EDC Director, regarding the County Revolving Loan Fund. 

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

There was none.

COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORTS:

1.     Personnel & Negotiations Committee----------02/01/2010

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote that the County Clerk receive the applications for the various agency/committee appointments, a list of the applicants goes to the Director or Chair of the Board/Agency which ever is applicable for feedback, feedback comes back to the Personnel and Negotiations Committee who reviews all the resumes and makes a recommendation to the full Board after the Personnel and Negotiations Meeting.

2.     Donna Scorse, County EDC Director

Scorse addressed the Board regarding the possibility of the State controlling and overseeing the Revolving Loan Funds. She discussed a draft document for the Western U.P. revolving Loan Fund Plan, an interlocal agreement resolution between Gogebic, Iron, Ontonagon and Houghton Counties plus the City of Ironwood and the Village of Baraga. The State has set a deadline of February 28, 2010 for Counties to adopt resolutions regarding the State run Revolving Loan Fund programs. After discussion, a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until the February 24, 2010 Board meeting.

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COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Sheriff Larry Sanders

     (RE: USDA Grant Vendor approval)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve Signature Ford of Owosso, Michigan as the vendor for the USDA patrol vehicle grant program.

APPOINTMENTS:

1.     Department of Human Services (one appointment) 

2.     Community Mental Health (four appointments)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to refer the appointments to the Personnel and Negotiations Committee. The Clerk will forward the names to the respective agency for feedback.   

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Pezzetti gave an update on the Health and Welfare Committee meeting regarding the possibility of stimulus funds being available for the electrical and plumbing improvements at the Medical Care Facility.

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:28pm.

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GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

February 24, 2010

County Courthouse         

Bessemer, MI 49911          

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5pm by Chairman Gerovac.

ROLL CALL

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

      Absent: (1) Peterson

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (February 10, 2010 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 Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with an addition to resolutions.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

There was none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1.     Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee--------01/27/2010

2.     Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee------01/27/2010

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports 1,2,4,5 and 6. 

3.     DalPra Educational Award Committee-------------02/01/2010

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz that the County Treasurer continue to be the Trustee as named within the trust on behalf of the County Board of Commissioners.

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter to the schools requesting a representative from their scholarship committee or their Principal attend a meeting scheduled for March and when they come request a head count be provided to the Committee.

4.     Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee--------02/03/2010

5.     Health and Welfare Committee-------------------02/09/2010

6.     Health and Welfare Committee-------------------02/17/2010

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     State Senator Michael Prusi

     (RE: Statutory Mandates resolution)

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

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February 24, 2010

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2.     State Senator Michael Prusi

     (RE: Housing Vouchers)

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

3.     State Representative Mike Lahti

     (RE: Housing Vouchers)

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

4.     Airport Manager Duane DuRay

     (RE: carryover of vacation time Airport secretary)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz to allow the carry over of three vacation days.

Roll Call:

        YES: (6) Bonovetz, Gerovac, Kangas,                                             Morin, Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti

    NO: (2) Jacobson, Siirila

Motion carried.

5.     Courtney Vuturo, Terracon Consulting Engineers

     (RE: Telecommunications Tower in Watersmeet Township)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until the March 10, 2010 meeting.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.     Gogebic County EDC

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to support the resolution and place it on file.

2.     Soil Conservation District (tabled from 01/27/10 meeting)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to take the matter off the table. Dave Anderson of the Soil Conservation District was in attendance and briefly discussed the resolution. A motion was then made by Bonovetz, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.

TABLED MATTERS:

1.     EDC Director Donna Scorse, Re: Revolving Loan Fund

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to take the item off the table. Donna Scorse then addressed the Board with new information on the Revolving Loan matter, which included an extension of the February 28, 2010 deadline to March 31, 2010. Discussion was held on the matter and then a motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to table the matter until the March 24, 2010 regular Board meeting.

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A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to forward the new draft resolution and interlocal agreement to Corporate Counsel. 

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 Morin 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 except the bill from Wayne Nasi Construction for locks at the jail, and approve the pre-paids and make them apart of the minutes.

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

There was none.

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:38pm.

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GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting Minutes

March 10, 2010

County Courthouse                 

Bessemer, MI 49911

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, Oliver, Pezzetti, Siirila

      Absent: (1) Peterson

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(February 24th, 2010 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 Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition; a recommendation from today’s personnel and negotiations committee.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

There was none.

COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORTS:

1.     Personnel & Negotiations Committee -----------03/03/2010

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver, that a policy be established whereby an individual, if currently receiving a benefit, would carry the benefit forward when they become an elected and/or appointed official.

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver, to establish a policy to pay the sick leave and/or vacation to the individual leaving their present position to move into an elected position; that they be paid their sick leave and vacation on the books at their current rate of pay at the transition point.

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Jacobson, to appoint Ms. Marie Kangas to fill the vacancy on the Department of Human Services Board effective immediately.

Agenda Addition:

  2. Personnel & Negotiations Committee-------------03/10/2010

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas, and carried by unanimous voice vote to appoint the following individuals to the Community Mental Health Board:

Robert Lynn, Don Bennetts, Ken Wegmeyer and Margaret Rayner.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     State Senator Michael Prusi

     (RE: GEMS Election Management System)

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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2.     Kim J. Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

     (RE: Notice of Intent, City of Ironwood water project)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.  

3.     Kim J. Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

     (RE: Notice of Intent, City of Ironwood sewer project)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

4.     Kim J Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

     (RE: Regional Broadband Initiative Survey and Support)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

5.     Richard W Bolen, Director, Forestry and Parks Commission

     (RE: Grant application and Public hearing request)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to schedule a public hearing for the grant application. The public hearing was set for March 24, 2010 at 5p.m.

6.     Kim Mattson, Ironwood Township Supervisor

     (RE: Airport Recreation Park grant)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote send a letter of support for the project.

7.     Norman Nass, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest

     (RE: Trail Improvement Project)

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

TABLED MATTERS

  1. Courtney Vuturo, Terracon Consulting Engineers

     (RE: Telecommunications Tower in Watersmeet Township)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to take the item off the table.

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

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Pezzetti mentioned the County EDC will meet on Tuesday March 23^rd regarding the regional revolving loan fund, with a full report presented to the County Board at their March 24^th regular meeting. 

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:15pm.

___________________________        ___________________________

Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman     Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

March 24, 2010

County Courthouse         

Bessemer, MI 49911          

Immediately following public hearings

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:17p.m. by Vice-Chairman Siirila.

ROLL CALL:

    Present: (8) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,

                 Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila                        Absent: (1) Gerovac

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (March 10, 2010 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 along with three items added to other matters; Dues for U.P. RC&D council, resolution for the Forestry and Parks grant application and the interlocal agreement for the Western U.P. Revolving Loan Fund Consortium.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

Lou Bonagura spoke in support of the adoption of the resolution from Marquette County.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1.     Dal Pra Educational Award Committee------------02/23/10

A.     A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize 30 scholarships at $2,000 each based on a percentage formula of Ironwood receiving 17, Bessemer receiving 7, Wakefield-Marenisco receiving and Watersmeet receiving 3.

B.     A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote that the Committee will not send reminders to the scholarship recipients advising them of their obligations.

C.     A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried on a seven yea- zero nay- one abstaining (Oliver) voice vote to deny Alicia Coron her scholarship monies based on the fact that the grades were late as the academic transcript was dated 2/10/10.

2.     Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee--------02/24/10

3.     Personnel & Negotiations Committee-------------02/25/10

4.     Dal Pra Educational Award Committee------------03/01/10

5.     Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee----------03/03/10

6.     Personnel & Negotiations Committee-------------03/10/10

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive reports two through six and place them on file.

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APPEARANCES:

1.     Annette Burchell, Chair, Strengthening Our Niche Work group

Mrs. Burchell was represented by John Garske, and he presented a plan to focus on developing a non-motorized trail system initially connecting communities from Montreal to Wakefield. The project is in the earlier stages of development and the group was looking for a resolution in support of the project.

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution as presented.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     John Cox, Wakefield Township Supervisor

     (RE: Public Hearing Notice)

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

2.     Melanie Fullman, District Ranger, Ottawa National Forest

     (RE: Boat Wash)

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

3.     Sheriff Association

     (RE: Raiding of Secondary Road Patrol to fund MSP)

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

TABLED MATTERS:

1.     Regionalization of Revolving Loan Fund

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to take the matter off the table. A motion was then made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas to discuss this in Other Matters. 

COMMISSIONER REQUEST:

1.     Commissioner Siirila discussion of Mine Inspector

Discussion was held on the subject of a Mine Inspector, the last time Gogebic County had one was in 2008. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to advertise for the position, which will be appointed by the Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney and Probate Judge.

LONGEVITY/INCREMENTS:

1.     Greg Rigoni, Custodian, Two year increment

2.     Mary Ann Erickson, Clerk office, Ten year longevity

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve of the increment and longevity for Rigoni and Erickson.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.     Marquette County

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.

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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 Morin 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 all the claims except the bill from Holden and Holden for $1,532.39 until an explanation is given by Jim Loeper; plus all of the MSU Extension bills were approved along with the pre-paids and to make them a part of the minutes.

Roll Call:

        YES: (8) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas,                                       Morin, Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.  

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to close the Forestry and Parks Commission public hearing and the Revolving Loan Fund public hearing. 

OTHER MATTERS

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to pay the dues ($300.00) for U.P. RC&D Council out the Board of Commissioners budget line item 101-101-810.00.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt the resolution in support of the Forestry and Parks Commission grant application.

Resolution Of Commitment

for local matching funds for 2010

michigan natural resources trust fund grant

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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Regionalization of Revolving Loan Fund

Commissioner Pezzetti updated the Board an earlier meeting of the County EDC, in which reluctant approval was given to sign the Interlocal Agreement to establish the Western U.P. Revolving Loan Fund Consortium. The County EDC gave this reluctant approval based on five contingencies:

1. Written confirmation that the MEDC has the legal authority to proceed with the regionalization initiative.

2. Written confirmation that the MEDC will allow the

     defederalization of the new fund balance.

3. That a hold harmless agreement be put in place from the State to each community.

4. That an audit be preformed on each community’s funds (cash, portfolio, loan collateral) to substantiate exactly what assets are being transferred to the regional authority.

5. There will be no transfer of funds until the aforementioned concerns are addressed.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Oliver to authorize signatures on the Interlocal Agreement with an addendum which speaks to the five contingencies, and to name Jim Huss as the County Representative on the Revolving Loan Fund Board with Don Pezzetti as the County Alternate.

Roll Call:

        YES: (8) Bonovetz, 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 Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair.

___________________________        ______________________________

Dan Siirila, Vice-Chairman     Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

April 14, 2010

County Courthouse     

Bessemer, MI 49911                   

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Siirila. 

ROLL CALL:

Present: (7) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas,                             Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

      Absent: (2) Gerovac, Oliver

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(March 24, 2010 regular Board meeting minutes and public hearing minutes)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Peterson 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 recommendations from the Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee meeting of today to pay two claims.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

Several people in attendance wished to speak on the revised 9-1-1 plan. The Chairman will allow them to speak after the appearance by Jim Loeper.

APPEARANCES:

1.     Jim Loeper, County 9-1-1 Coordinator

     (RE: Revised 9-1-1 plan)

Loeper presented to the Board background of the 9-1-1 plan as it exists today with dispatching being done by the Michigan State Police dispatch center at Negaunee Regional. He discussed the reasons needed to open the current plan, and to move dispatching to Iron County Michigan. It was the recommendation of the County 9-1-1 committee to move to Iron County. Loeper asked the Board to adopt the resolution which would adopt the tentative plan to move the dispatching to from MSP to Iron County. By doing so all municipalities in the County would receive a copy of the plan and would have up to 45 days to notify the County of their intentions to stay with the County or that they will provide their own PSAP. The County will adopt a final plan 90 days from the adoption of the resolution, after holding two public hearings on the matter. The Board did have some questions for Loeper and then Siirila opened the floor for citizens wishing to speak on the matter. First to speak was Pamela Matleski of MSP, who handed out a two page document explaining the cost to Gogebic County for MSP dispatching from Negaunee Regional.

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Scott Erickson, manager of the City Ironwood read a letter requesting that the County to table the matter until their

issues and questions in the letter are addressed. Others speaking from the City of Ironwood were Public Safety Director Bob Erspamer, Brandon Snyder, President of the IPSD Officers Association, and citizen Louise DeMasi all asked the Board to be careful in their decision because public safety is the issue not just money. A motion was made by Jacobson to table the matter until all the questions being raised are answered. Vice-Chairman Siirila asked three times for support heard none, and the motion died for lack of support.    Miles McCormick, Kristi Etue, Paul Wallenius, Chris Colley, Jerry Mazurek, Chris Gardner representing the Michigan State Police or Negaunee Regional all spoke in favor of keeping the 9-1-1 calls dispatched from Negaunee Regional. Some individuals spoke more than once. Mike Peterson, Chairman of the County 9-1-1 committee spoke in favor of the move to Iron County because the vote by the committee was 13-3 in favor of the move to Iron County Michigan.

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti to adopt the resolution which, would adopt the tentative plan to move the 9-1-1 dispatching to Iron County Michigan.

RESOLUTION

     WHEREAS, Gogebic County (“County”) has adopted a Final 911 Service Plan (“Plan”) pursuant to the Emergency Telephone Service Enabling Act, 1986 PA 32, as amended (“Act”);

     WHEREAS, Gogebic County has amended the Plan several times without republishing the entire plan so that ascertaining the language of the current Plan is currently difficult to do;

     WHEREAS, the Act requires the Plan to accurately identify all public service answering points (“PSAPs”) for all 911 calls in the County;

     WHEREAS, the current Plan identifies the Negaunee Regional Dispatch as the primary PSAP for 911 calls emanating from within its borders but the County has decided that it can establish more control over the ongoing nature and costs of such service if it contracts with Iron County for such services, necessitating an amendment to the County Plan;

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     WHEREAS, the attached Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A accomplishes the following purposes that are in the best interests of the Gogebic County public:

(A.)    Republishes the Plan to reflect prior amendments, so that the entire Plan is in one document not many;

(B.)    Facilitates consolidated dispatch throughout the County and contractual control through the County Board of Commissioners of that consolidated dispatch;

(C.)    Streamlines the process for updating service supplier and public agency information;

(D.)    Provides an enforcement mechanism if service suppliers fail to perform their obligations under the Act and Plan, including but not limited to forwarding operational surcharge funds that they collect to the County’s Consolidated Dispatch Center.

                NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Plan attached as Exhibit    A is tentatively adopted by the Board of Commissioners;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a final hearing on this Plan Amendment is set for July 14, 2010 at 5 p.m., at the County Building and the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Plan Amendment to all local units and public agencies and to otherwise make the required postings under the Act.

Roll Call:

        YES: (5) Bonovetz, Kangas, Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti

    NO: (2) Jacobson, Siirila

Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Pezzetti and carried by unanimous voice vote to set public hearings to seek public comment on the 9-1-1 tentative plan for June 9, 2010 and July 7^th, 2010.

A motion was made by Bonovetz, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file the letter from Ironwood City manager Scott Erickson.  

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Jim Loeper, County M.E. Investigator

     (RE: Organ donor agreement)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agreement and authorize signatures on the contract.  

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2.     Jim Loeper, County EMS Director

     (RE: Stone Garden Grant)

A motion was made by Morin, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the grant agreement. The grant will provide border security cameras at Black River Harbor and Little Girls Point, the grant funds total $81,741.00.

3.     Gerry Pelissero, County Clerk-Register

     (RE: State Survey and Remon. Program Budget Amendment)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the budget amendment as presented.

2010 budget amendments

REVENUES                               Original budget

State Survey and Remonumentation      

101-000-575.00                             $ 52,332.00

                      Total Revenues      $ 52,332.00

EXPENDITURES                          Original budget

Per Diem-Peer Group

101-245-701.02                             $  2,000.00

Administrative

101-245-702.09                               $  7,200.00                                                                                                                    

Supplies and Materials

101-245-750.00                               $  3,000.00                                                                                         

Contractual Services                                                101-245-805.02                               $ 40,132.00

                    Total Expenditures     $ 52,332.00  

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4.     Sue Pertile, County Treasurer

     (RE: 2009 Tax Settlement)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Peterson to approve the 2009 Delinquent taxes report and to release the funds to the units of government and the schools. The total settlement amount for 2009 totaled $2,133,873.59. The County did have to borrow for settlement.

Roll Call:

        YES: (7) Bonovetz, Jacobson, Kangas,                                       Morin, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY:

1.     Paula Beckman, MSU Extension Office, Six month increment

2.     Mary Ahnen, Clerk’s office, One year increment

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the increments as requested.

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Jacobson briefly gave a report on the 2010 Loggers Jamboree held in Wakefield recently.

Agenda Additions:

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to pay two claims; one for $7,698.00 to Superior Drywall for painting in jail cells and one for $1,532.39 for portable gas meters through the emergency management budget, payable to Holden and Holden. 

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

Melanie Fullman of the Ottawa National Forest informed the Board that the County RAC committee was formed and that Commissioner Jacobson will be a part of the committee.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

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Dan Siirila, Vice-Chairman         Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

April 28, 2010

County Courthouse         

Bessemer, MI 49911           

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(April 14, 2010 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 Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

( 5 minute limit )

There was none.

APPEARANCES:

1.     County Equalization Director,  Tom Novascone

     RE: 2010 County Equalization Report

Equalization director Tom Novascone presented to the Board the 2010 County Equalization report. The County equalized value decreased by 0.16% from 2009. The County 2010 equalized value is $760,571,678.00 Discussion followed and Novascone answered several questions from the Board regarding the report. A motion was made by Peterson, supported by Bonovetz to adopt the 2010 County Equalization report and to accept the individual CEV classifications as presented.

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.  

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1.     Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------03/24/10

2.     Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee------04/14/10

3.     Health and Welfare Committee ----------------04/19/10

4.     Personnel & Negotiations/Comm. of the Whole—-04/21/10

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive and place on file reports one through four.

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COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     County Treasurer, Sue Pertile

     (RE: Land Sale Proceeds)

A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the Treasurer to keep the land sale funds in the amount of $47,617.77 in the trust and agency account at this time.

2.     Donna Scorse, EDC Director

     (RE: Brownfield Plan, Gogebic Range Bank)

Scorse presented to the Board an amended brownfield plan for the Gogebic Range Bank project. The plan had to be amended due to unforeseen circumstances which included building structures, site preparation backfill/compact/land balance as well as sidewalk and site engineering issues. Gogebic Range Bank is seeking eligibility for additional tax capture of $90,498 which is the difference between the current estimates eligible expenses and the previously approved eligible expenses. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Oliver to approve of the amended brownfield plan.

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

Scorse also spoke briefly on the revolving loan issue and the proposed Marenisco Township mill that has run into financial difficulties in securing funds to purchase wood for the start up of the operation. She will keep the Board informed on each matter.

3.     Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

    (RE: Notice of Intent, Ironwood Twp.)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

4.     Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

     (RE: Notice of Intent, MSU)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

INCREMENTS/LONGEVITY

1.     Tammy Stella, Circuit Court recorder, 10 year longevity

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the 10 longevity request.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.     Iron County Board of Commissioners

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to adopt a similar resolution.

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.

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GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

A motion was made by Pezzetti, 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 Morin to approve the pre-paids and pay the claims as presented, withholding the bills from Northstar Electronics for the ORV, Snowmobile and Marine budgets until an explanation of what was purchased is received.

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

Commissioner Oliver updated the Board on a recent retirement committee meeting. The County pension fund has approximately $34,000,000 in assets to date which is up from $26,000,000 from this time last year(2009). He also mentioned that there are introduced bill in the State House and Senate which deal with distressed retirement systems and the State Treasury overseeing the funds and transitioning a distressed fund into MERS. A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of opposition to each bill to our State legislators.

Lucia Patritto, MSU Extension Director spoke to the Board on the recent e-mail they received from her regarding restructuring of the extension offices throughout the State. The U.P. Counties will be divided into two regions, those regions will have one Extension Director. Patritto will continue to workout of the Bessemer Office assume the title of Educator. More details on the transition will be forthcoming. 

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

Melanie Fullman handed out the Gogebic County Resource Committee member selection and briefly discussed how the committee will work and how funds would be committed to projects.

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 5:50pm.

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Thomas F Gerovac, Chairman         Gerry R Pelissero, Clerk

GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

May 12, 2010

County Courthouse                 

Bessemer, MI 49911

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.

ROLL CALL:

        Present: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas,                                        Morin, Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

    Absent: (1) Bonovetz

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(April 28, 2010 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 Oliver and carried by unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda as presented along with one addition to Other Matters; a resolution to set the 9-1-1 surcharge County-wide.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

There was none.

COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORTS:

1.     Finance, Budgeting & Auditing Committee-------------04/28/10

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize the process whereby Melissa Prisbe would get paid as an employee of Gogebic County and the cost of the assessing contract to be taken off the figure that is given to the retirement office for retirement calculation purposes at the end of each year, and to take 10 percent off the top of the assessing contract between Gogebic County and Wakefield Township to cover any costs incurred by the County. 

2.     Dal Pra Scholarship Award Committee-----------------05/06/10

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to award the scholarships as presented by the respective guidance counselors and/or principals with Ironwood having to remove one recipient.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     Kim Stoker, Executive Director, WUPPDR

        (RE: Notice of Intent, City of Bessemer)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Morin and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the project.

2.     Susan Spear, Forest Supervisor, Ottawa National Forest

      (RE: Forest Closure Order)

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

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3.     Probate Judge Joel Massie

     (RE: Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission)

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

4.     County Treasurer-Retirement Director Sue Pertile

     (RE: Assessor contract pay/retirement credit)

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

5.     James Gribble, County Fair Board Chairman

     (RE: cash advance for operation)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Jacobson to cover the expenses for the Fair Board as they occur up to $65,000.00.

Roll Call:

        YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,                              Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.  

6.     Mark Halkola, Regional Coordinator Substance Abuse Agency

     (RE: release of Public Act 2 funds)

A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to release 50% of the Public Act 2 funds, as requested. The amount to be released is $5,377.00.

7.     Gerry Pelissero, Gogebic County Clerk-Register

     (RE: Millage proposals)

A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to place the Animal Control millage renewal on the August 3^rd, 2010 Primary Ballot.

GOGEBIC COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM RENEWAL MILLAGE PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL TO LEVY TWO-TENTHS (0.2) OF ONE MILL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HOPE ANIMAL SHELTER & PART-TIME ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (“GOGEBIC COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM”) FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM 2010-2013, INCLUSIVE:

Shall the previous voted limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the County of Gogebic be increased two-tenths (0.2 per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of four (4) years, 2010-2013 inclusive, the taxes so raised to be used exclusively for the continued operation of the Gogebic County Animal Control Program and shall the County of Gogebic levy such increase in millage for such purposes during such period, which increases will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $97,219.85?(This is the  millage rate that has been in effect from 1998-2009 and represents a renewal rather than an increase.)

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A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to place the Maintenance of Effort Millage proposal on the August 3^rd, 2010 primary ballot.

GOGEBIC COUNTY MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT MILLAGE PROPOSITION

PROPOSITION TO LEVY 0.6 MILLS FOR THE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT COSTS TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOGEBIC MEDICAL CARE FACILITY FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FROM 2011-2014, INCLUSIVE:

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation and levy as reduced by the required millage rollback, resulting in a levy of .6 mills ($0.6 per $1,000.00 of state taxable valuation) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within the County of Gogebic, be continued for a period of Four (4) years, 2011-2014 inclusive, the taxes so raised to be used exclusively for the paying of Gogebic County's Maintenance of Effort payments to the State of Michigan for the continued operation of the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, which levy will raise in the first year of the levy the estimated sum of $291,537.00? (This millage rate represents a renewal of the millage, rather than an increase.)

OTHER MATTERS

County 9-1-1 Coordinator Jim Loeper presented to the Board a resolution adopting the 9-1-1 surcharge resolution, which adopts a $1.00 surcharge on all phone devices. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Pezzetti to adopt the resolution which sets the surcharge at $1.00 per device.

Roll Call:

        YES: (8) Gerovac, Jacobson, Kangas, Morin,                              Oliver, Peterson, Pezzetti, Siirila

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.  

Clerk Pelissero notified the Board that the Michigan Summer youth slot distribution list will be on the May 26, 2010 agenda.

Melanie Fullman of the Ottawa National Forest briefly spoke to the Board.

Sheriff Sanders informed the Board that MMRMA has approved the $5,000 grant to support the surveillance cameras in the jail. Administrator Juliane Giackino mentioned that a $5,000 grant was also approved for the Courthouse.

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PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:32pm.

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GOGEBIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Regular Meeting

May 26, 2010

County Courthouse         

Bessemer, MI 49911          

5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Gerovac.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

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

   Absent: (0) None

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES(May 12, 2010 regular meeting minutes.)

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Bonovetz 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 an addition of Darren Pionk of the Road Commission for brief a appearance and in Other Matters one item will be added, a Budget amendment for the Emergency Management budget.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNTY BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

(5 minute limit)

There was none.

Committee Meetings - Summary Reports

1.     Personnel & Negotiations Comm./Comm. of the Whole--05/11/2010

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

Agenda Addition;

Darren Pionk of the Road Commission informed the Board that 8 of 9 projects for summer road work have been approved. Earlier this year Pionk was told by MDOT that only one project would be approved this summer. Pionk thanked the Board and Commissioner Leroy Kangas for his work contacting our Legislators in Lansing to help get the funding for the 8 projects.

APPEARANCES:

1.     Western U.P. Health Department

     (RE: electronics recycling)

Commissioner Bonovetz discussed the program for recycling E-waste. The Health Department through its RSVP program has collected E-waste in Gogebic County in the past, this year they are looking for a partnership with Counties and supplemental funding from Gogebic County. The proposed contribution is $1,200.00, discussion followed and then a motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to deny the contribution request. The reasons given were the County didn’t budget for the program, and the Gogebic Range Solid Waste Management Authority takes all E-waste at no charge.

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2.     Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency

     (RE: 2010-2011 CDBG grant)

Jeff Betlewski of GOCAA was in attendance asked the Board to approve the grant application for the CDBG 2010-2011 Rehab Program. A motion was made by Kangas, supported by Jacobson and carried by unanimous voice vote to authorize and approve the grant application and to send a letter of support for the program.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.     State Senator Michael Prusi

     (RE: municipal pension funds)

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

2.     Ann Hruska, Dickinson Conservation District

     (RE: 2010 Emerald Ash Borer trapping program)

A motion was made by Jacobson, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to send a letter of support for the program.

3.     Richard Bolen, Director, Forestry and Parks Commission

     (Re: expiration of Board member term)

A motion was made by Siirila, supported by Peterson and carried by unanimous voice vote to advertise for the three year term with the deadline to receive applicants, Friday, June 11^th, 2010 at noon.

4.     Keith Johnson, Director U.P. Michigan Works

     (RE: summer youth slots)

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to allocate the 42 positions as follows:

Gogebic County Road Commission   5    City of Ironwood    1

County Fair                     2    Copper Peak       4

Gogebic-Iron Airport            2    Wake/Mare School    4

Ironwood Chamber                1    Ironwood Schools    4

Watersmeet School               3    Bessemer School     3

GO-CAA                         2    GCC                6

City of Wakefield                4    Ironwood Twp        1

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 report as presented.

CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Bonovetz, to pay the claims as presented including a $3,000 payment to Superior Drywall for cell block painting, which represents half of the balance yet to be paid, and also to approve the pre-paids and make them a part of the minutes.

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Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

OTHER MATTERS

Jim Loeper presented to the Board planned expenditures in his Emergency Management Budget, which relate to a Homeland Security grant. The total expenditures are $27,241.00 all for equipment purchases. All but $5,114.00 (ID card Machine) has been approved by the State of Michigan for payment and reimbursement. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas, to approve of the budget amendment for $22,181.00 and authorize a budget amendment for the balance of $5,114.00 when the State approves the ID card machine payment. The rest of the equipment includes pagers, gas monitors, radios, Computer software for cyber security.

Budget Amendment for Emergency Management Budget (+22,181.00)

Revenues

State Grant Emergency Service

101-000-561.00               Original      Amended

                              $7,800.00     $22,181.00

Expenditures

Equipment

101-426.977.00               $7,500.00     $29,681.00

Roll Call:

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

    NO: (0) None

Motion carried.

Loeper also discussed a letter addressed to the County Board from Michigan State Police Lt Colonel Kriste K. Etue, Deputy Director Administrative Services Bureau. She had questions from the April 14, 2010 County Board regarding the 9-1-1 dispatch transfer from MSP Negaunee to Iron County Michigan. Loeper was authorized by the County Board to answer her questions. He was presenting a copy of her letter and his reply. A motion was made by Pezzetti, supported by Kangas and carried by unanimous voice vote to receive the letters and place them on file.  

PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Oliver, supported by Siirila and carried by unanimous voice vote to adjourn to the Call of the Chair. The meeting adjourned at 5:33pm.

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