The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
June 10, 2002 at 5:35 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Chippewa County Courthouse.
Present: Commissioners: Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Rita Dale, Bernard LaJoie,
Aaron Hopper and Earl Kay.
Absent: Chairman Gary McDowell
Also Present: Timothy Dolehanty, Controller, Tim McKee, OES/9-1-1 Director,
Nancy Fenlon, M.S.U. Extension Office, Dave Carpenter, Finance Director,
and Diane S. Cork, County Clerk
Aaron Hopper, Vice Chairman, presided over the meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the
correspondence received in the Clerk's Office and, if necessary, forward to the appropriate
committee. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Dale, to approve the
County Board minutes of May 13 and Special Board meeting minutes of May 16, 2002 as presented
by the Clerk. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONTROLLER'S REPORT: Tim Dolehanty
Tim McKee, OES/9-1-1 Report
Mr. McKee stated that the painting of the OES/9-1-1 Building has started with an inmate
crew from the prison doing the work.
The Positron Equipment has been installed and the staff has been trained in its operation.
Some additional configurations needed to be completed and that the equipment will be receiving
ANI/ALI information within the next 10 days. The live cut over date for the enhanced 911 is
scheduled for June 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. McKee was told today, that Chippewa County is
the first county in the U.P. for Wireless, Phase I, qualified when the testing is completed.
Two Camp 911 sessions have been scheduled for this summer. A session will be held in
Sault Ste. Marie from June 17-20 and another in Rudyard from August 12-15, 2002.
There was some discussion at the last OES/9-1-1 meeting concerning the need to involve the
Dept. of Corrections with law enforcement agencies and War Memorial Hospital with concerns
of the hospital personnel with prisoners being held there for medical needs.
It was moved by Commissioner Cooper that when policies come from the OES/9-1-1 Board
that they go directly to the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners for consideration, not thru
committee. The motion died for lack of support.
Next on the Controller's report was the appointment to the Hiawatha Behavorial Mental
Health Authority. The nomination of Bernard LaJoie and David Bulson were made at the last
County Board meeting. On a voice vote, Commissioners Kay, Dale, Hopper, LaJoie and Postula
voted for Bernard LaJoie. Commissioner Cooper voted for David Bulson. Bernard LaJoie was
appointed to the Hiawatha Behavorial Mental Health Authority.
It was moved by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner LaJoie to adopt
Resolution No. 02-16 as follows:
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
OF MDOC DEPUTY DIRECTOR DAN L. BOLDEN
WHEREAS, Dan L. Bolden has served as the Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of
Corrections since December 1984; and
WHEREAS, Dan L. Bolden served the citizens of Chippewa County as Warden of the Kinross
Correctional Facility from March 1982 to December 1984; and
WHEREAS, Dan L. Bolden held the positions of Deputy Warden, Assistant Deputy Warden and
Administrative Assistant to the warden at the Michigan Training Unit, Ionia, Michigan from
November 1974 to March 1982; Western Region Training Supervisor from October 1983 to
November 1974 and prison counselor from July 1973 to October 1973; and
WHEREAS, Dan L. Bolden, recognized as one of the longest serving Deputy Directors in the
United States is retiring after 29 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Michigan
Department of Corrections and the residents of the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Dan L. Bolden has earned the respect and gratitude of the citizens of Chippewa
County through his many contributions to their welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. That the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners respectfully dedicates this
document to honor and thank Dan L. Bolden for his many years of public service and
particularly for his leadership in establishing prisons in Chippewa County.
2. That the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners extend their best wishes to
Deputy Director Dan L. Bolden for his many years of good health and enjoyment in his
retirement.
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE U.P. AREA AGENCY ON AGING
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, UPCAP, which serve as the U.P. Area Agency on Aging, has developed and is
operating under A Multi-Year (FY 2001-2003) Area Plan that provides funding for programs for
services to older Adults in the Upper Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Year Area Plan has been approved by all fifteen counties in the Upper
Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the U.P. Area Agency on Aging is required to submit an Annual Implementation
Plan which updates the Multi-Year Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, THE UPCAP Board of Directors has unanimously approved the proposed, updated
Annual Implementation Plan; and
WHEREAS, each U.P. county is represented by a county official on the UPCAP Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Implementation Plan also requires review by individual county boards.
NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners has received and hereby supports the
U.P. Area Agency on Aging FY 2003 Annual Implementation Plan.
2. A copy of this Resolution shall be submitted to UPCAP and placed on file.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The last item on the Controller's Report was the Link Michigan Grant. In February,
Resolution No. 02-04 was approved by the County Board supporting the Upper Great Lakes
Educational Technologies, Inc. regional application to develop a coordinated multi-county
LinkMichigan planning grant application. The purpose of the grant is to assist Uppen Peninsula
counties and local communities develop telecommunication infrastructure, primarily broadband
capabilities. It was learned last week that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
awarded the project $721,000. At this point, all counties in the U.P. are represented in one form
or another on this particular grant application. Because this project is moving to another stage,
various regions have been asked to form their own local planning groups to assure this grant
services their regions as efficiently as it can.
It was moved by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, that Tim
Dolehanty, Controller, be appointed to the above mentioned planning group. On a voice vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: None
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel - Aaron Hopper - June 3, 2002
Report given by Ted Postula
Controller Dolehanty presented the application of Christa Rennells for consideration as an
Animal Shelter attendant. He noted there were nine applicants for the position, four of whom
were interviewed. Dolehanty stated Rennells was the most qualified of the candidates
interviewed.
Commissioner Postula noted the applicant does not reside in the County, but should be hired
if she is the most qualified individual. He also noted the County does not have a residency
requirement.
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
appointment of Christa Rennells as an Animal Shelter Attendant. On a voice vote, the motion
carried with Commissioner Dale voting no.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum from Sheriff Moran requesting reassignment of
Sergeant Horka to a management-level Lieutenant position. If approved, the Sheriff proposed
maintaining Horka's pay and duties at current levels. He stated the reassignment would allow
the Department to function at a more efficient level.
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to recommend
approval of the Sheriff's request to reassign Sergeant Horka as proposed. On a voice vote, the
motion carried with Commissioner Cooper voting no.
Controller Dolehanty asked the Committee to clarify the County's hiring procedure.
Chairman Hopper stated the Board Chairman wanted the Personnel Committee to review
applicants and to make a recommendation to the Board. Commissioner LaJoie suggested calling
special Personnel Committee meetings as necessary to review proposed appointments, thereby
reducing any time lapse between regular Board meetings.
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Dale, to recommend
that all personnel appointments be reviewed by the Personnel Committee for recommendation to
the Board of Commissioners, and that no one be allowed to begin working for the County until
appointed by the Board. On a voice vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Cooper voting
no.
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Cooper to accept the
report as given. On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
Equalization and Apportionment - Ted Postula - No meeting
Health and Social Services - Bernard LaJoie - No meeting
Building, Grounds and Jail - Earl Kay - No meeting
Transportion - Ted Postula - No meeting
Legislative and Natural Resources - Earl Kay - No meeting
Computer Committee - Don Cooper - No meeting
Finance, Claims and Accounts - Rita Dale - June 6, 2002
Controller Dolehanty referred to the Finance Director's recommendation to amend the
General Fund to reflect $14,955 awarded to the County from the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources. Commissioner Cooper confirmed that the transfer of funds from the gas, oil
and maintenance line item would not impact operations at the Sheriff's Department.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
approval of the Marine Patrol budget as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Controller Dolehanty presented a draft resolution supported submission of an application to
the State of Michigan for Community Corrections Act funds. If approved, the grant would
provide $51,463 to Chippewa County.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
approval of Resolution 02-15 to approve the grant application for Community Corrections Act
funds as follows:
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Eastern Upper Peninsula Employment and Training Consortium consisting of
the Counties of Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac, has submitted a proposed Application for State
of Michigan Community Corrections Act funds for fiscal year 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Upper Peninsula Employment and Training consortium Advisory
Board has recommended adoption of the application; and
WHEREAS, the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Application for
State of Michigan Community Corrections Act funds for fiscal year 2003, in detail, and concurs
with the recommendation presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chippewa County Board of
Commissioners approves the Application cited above for submission to the State of Michigan,
and respectfully requests that the Application be approved as presented.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Controller Dolehanty referred to the Finance Director's recommendation to amend the
General Fund to reflect $68,609 awarded to the County for implementation of a Youth Substance
Abuse Assistance Program. The program will assist Court-adjudicated youth with substance
abuse issues.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend
approval of the Youth Substance Abuse Assistance Program Juvenile Accountability Incentive
Block Grant budget as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Controller Dolehanty referred to the Finance Director's recommendation to amend the
General Fund to reflect $8,065 awarded to the County for the purchase of bulletproof vests. The
grant would cover fifty percent of the purchase cost.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
approval of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant budget as presented. On a voice
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hopper reviewed the May 28, 2002 memorandum from Christine Lundquist,
Health Department Director of Finance, concerning the addition of a Secretary/Clerical position
at the Health Department. It was noted that the Board of Health recommended approval of the
request, with funding to come from excess revenue generated from the Home Health division.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to recommend
approval of the Health Department request to add a Secretary/Clerical position to their employee
roster. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Carpenter reviewed proposals received for construction of an animal shelter
facility. He compared the cost of a new facility to the cost of renovating an existing facility for
the same purpose.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Kay, to recommend
referral of the animal shelter facility project to the Building and Grounds committee, and then
back to the Finance Committee. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Bids were presented for the replacement of the Annex Building boiler. It was moved by
Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Posutla, to recommend approval of the bid
from Baril Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Inc. for replacement of the annex Building boiler at a
cost of $13,253. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Bids were presented for the purchase of a marine patrol boat. It was moved by Commissioner
Dale, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend approval of the bid from R & R
Marine Supply for replacement of Crestliner 1850 Sportfish boat with a Johnson motor at a cost
of $19,500. On a voice vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Cooper voting no.
Controller Dolehanty presented a draft agreement with the City of Sault Sainte Marie for
supplemental animal control services through June 2003.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend
approval of the contract for supplemental animal control services as presented. On a voice vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
Controller Dolehanty presented a proposal from Xerox to upgrade two copy machines. He
noted that the proposed upgrades were not necessary and that approval of the contract would
cause Xerox to extend the lease on the machines for an additional two years.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend the
proposal from Xerox to upgrade two copy machines not be approved. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Controller Dolehanty introduced a proposal from the U.S. Customs Department to reimburse
the County for overtime duties performed by Sheriff's Deputies. Under Sheriff McBryde
recommended that the County approve the Agreement.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to recommend
approval of the agreement between Treasury law enforcement agencies and local, county and
state law enforcement agencies for the reimbursement of expenditures as presented. On a voice
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend the
approval of general fund claims totaling $239,986.00, other fund claims of $89,301.20, payroll
of $664,045.99 and health department claims of $324,010.01, vouchers 31088 through 31308
and F-1 through F-120. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to accept the
Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee report as given. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: Nancy Fenlon, M.S.U. Extension Office
Nancy Fenlon, M.S.U. Extension Office, wanted to bring the Commissioners up to date on
what the Extension Office does and more importantly the impact that they are making on the
citizens of Chippewa County.
Ms. Fenlon outlined different programs that are currently being utilized and the organizations
that are funding these programs. These programs are aimed at children as well as adults.
Commissioner LaJoie had concerns with the job classifications and pay increases for
individuals in the Sheriff's Department and felt that the pay increase should be retroactive to
January 1, 2002.
Commissioner Cooper asked Controller Dolehanty if research was still continuing on health
care costs. The answer was yes.
Having no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner
Postula, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane S. Cork, Clerk Aaron Hopper, Vice-Chairman