The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
September 10, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Chippewa County Courthouse;
Present: Commissioners Ted. Postula, Don Cooper, Rita Dale, Bernard LaJoie, Aaron
Hopper, Earl Kay and Chairman Gary McDowell
Also Present: Tim Dolehanty, Controller, Mary Piralli, Information Systems Director, Sharon
Kennedy, Equalization/Register of Deeds, Jim Moore, Richard Crawford, Gary Chandler and
Diane S. Cork, County Clerk
It was moved by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the
correspondence received in the Clerk's Office and forward to the appropriate committee if
necessary. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Personnel Committee minutes of July 10, 2001, correction/addition, first motion:
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Kay, to approve the
appointment of Tina Ojala as Bookkeeper, and Samantha Huyck and Mark Dobson as
dispatchers. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Postula, to approve the
County Board minutes of August 13, 2001, with the above motion as corrected. On a voice vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Richard Crawford, Chippewa Motors, addressed the Board with concerns on the bidding
process for vehicles purchased by the County Health Department. Mr. Crawford presented a
letter signed by three local dealerships showing their support in this matter. The dealerships felt a
bidding process was not followed and they were not given an opportunity to compete with other
dealerships. Considerable discussion followed
Mr. Crawford, on behalf of his dealership and others, was asking that the Commissioners to
consider a set of guidelines/procedure manual.
It was suggested by Chairman McDowell that Tim Dolehanty, Controller, go to the
subcommittees of the County and make sure the bidding policy that the County has adopted be
implemented.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT - Tim Dolehanty
Concealed Weapons Appointment
The following names had been submitted to the County Board for consideration for one
appointment to the Concealed Weapons Board: Gary E. Chandler, Frederick R. Gregg, Leo A.
Joutsie, James R. More and Robert D. Ward III
On a roll call vote, Commissioners Cooper, Kay, Dale, LaJoie, Hopper and Chairman voted
for James R. Moore. Commissioner Postula voted for Gary E. Chandler. Having received six
votes, James R. Moore was appointed to the Chippewa County Concealed Weapons Board.
It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commission Dale, to appoint James
German, as the Democratic representative, to the Chippewa County Board of Canvassers. On a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Dale, to appoint Jay
Porcaro, as the Republican representative, to the Chippewa County Board of Canvassers. On a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Next on the Controller's agenda was the Eastern U.P. Solid Waste Management Plan. What
the Planning Commission must do under statute is get the approval of 67% of the municipalities
within the region to approve the plan before they can submit it to the State.
It was moved by Commissioner Hopper, supported by Commissioner Dale to approve the
following resolution:
Resolution No. 01-11
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Chippewa County, along with all other counties in the State, is required by Act 451,
P.A. 1994, as amended, to periodically update its Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, this duty was delegated by the County to the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional
Planning and Development Commission, who subsequently establish a Solid Waste
Planning Committee to develop an amended Plan; and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was transmitted by the Regional Planning Commission to all local
units of government for their review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, Chippewa County has had an opportunity to review the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners supports the findings of the Solid
Waste Planning Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Eastern Upper
Peninsula Regional Solid Waste Management Plan final draft dated June 2001; and
2. The Board acknowledges the work of the Solid Waste Planning Committee and the Eastern
Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission in the preparation of the
Plan, and expresses its appreciation for the work of those involved in preparing the Plan.
On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was the consensus of the Board to advertise for an appointment to the Hiawathaland Library
Cooperative Board as per Board policy.
Mr. Dolehanty requested direction from the County Board re: Ingham County Board of
Commissioners Resolution to Authorize A Headlee Amendment Lawsuit Challenge to Seek
Funding for Implementation of Concealed Weapons Legislation. Mr. Dolehanty was requested
to obtain more information on costs, etc.
A few months ago, the County Board agreed to the sale of the property known as the "The
Old Poor Farm" to the Hiawatha Community Mental Health Authority. The title company is
requiring a formal resolution to this effect and also that some official be named to act as the
person designated to sign the documents.
It was moved by Commissioner Hopper, supported by Commissioner LaJoie to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-12
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE LAND SALE AND TO
DESIGNATE OFFICER(S) TO SIGN WARRANTY DEED
WHEREAS, the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners has agreed to offer for sale 22.21
acres of that parcel of real estate located in Soo Township, commonly known as "The
Old County Poor Farm" and more particularly described in attached Exhibit A: and
WHEREAS, the Hiawatha Community Mental Health Authority has agreed to purchase said
property for a price of $48,862, or $2,200 per acre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the sale of the above
cited property subject to the terms and conditions of the attached real estate purchase
agreement; and
2. The Board authorizes the County Controller to act on behalf of the County to complete the
land sale transaction as stated in this Resolution, to include signing any warranty deed
and/or
any other documents necessary to complete the sale.
On a roll call vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Cooper voting nay.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee - Aaron Hopper - No meeting
Equalization and Apportionment Committee - Bernard LaJoie - No meeting
Health and Social Services Committee - Ted Postula - No meeting
Building, Grounds and Jail Committee - Earl Kay - No meeting
Transportation Committee - Ted Postula - No meeting
Legislative and Natural Resource Committee - Earl Kay - No meeting
Computer Committee - Don Cooper - No meeting
Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee - Rita Dale - Meeting of September 6, 2001
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
approval of the Official Travel and Business Expense Policy as presented. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
establishing Fund 214 for the proposed drainage district. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to pay vouchers 29462
through 29668 and H-1 through F-106; General Funds claims of $197,376.36; Other fund claims
of $166,472.48; Payroll $456,236.64; Total claims for the month of $820,085.48. On a voice
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to accept the
Finance, Claims and Accounts report as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Having no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner
Hopper, to adjourn. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned at
6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane S. Cork, County Clerk Gary McDowell, County Board Chairman