BUILDING, GROUNDS AND JAIL COMMITTEE
				  MEETING MINUTES

				 February 12, 2003


A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners' Building, Grounds and Jail
Committee was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in 
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Chairman Kay called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with a
quorum present.


MEMBERS PRESENT: Earl Kay, Chairman, Don Cooper, and Rita Dale 

MEMBERS ABSENT:	 None

OTHERS PRESENT:	 Tim Dolehanty, County Controller


Additions / Deletions to the Agenda
Chairman Kay called for additions or deletions to the agenda.  Hearing none, the agenda was
declared approved.

Public Comment
There were no public comments.

Agenda Item: Joint Building Authority
County Controller Tim Dolehanty reviewed his April 8, 2002 letter to City Manager Spencer 
Nebel outlining concerns related to the Joint Building Authority (JBA).  It was noted in the letter 
that the term of JBA member Anthony Pevarnic expired on December 31, 2001 and that the term 
of the corporation and authority will expire on or about July 6, 2003 according to Article IV, 
Section 9 of the Articles of Incorporation.

Commissioner Cooper stated it would have been proper to dissolve the JBA in 1985 when the 
bonds for the City/County Building were paid off.  Following discussion, it was the consensus of
the Committee that the corporation and authority of the JBA should be allowed to expire on July 
6, in compliance with the Articles of Incorporation.

It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to recommend 
to the Board of Commissioners that the JBA be allowed to expire on July 6, 2003 and that a
letter be written to the City advising them of the County's position.

The Committee suggested any future letter include reference to the letter of April 2, 2002 and to
the term of Mr. Pevarnic.

On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

The Committee agreed that a joint meeting between representatives of the Board and City 
Commission should be scheduled to discuss the JBA situation.

District Court Building Project
Controller Dolehanty acknowledged a January 10, 2003 letter from Honorable Michael W. 
MacDonald, District Court Judge, in reference to the status of the District Court Building project. 
It was the consensus of the Committee that this project is at a standstill, especially since 
ownership of the building is in question.

Animal Shelter Report
Chairman Kay reported on progress of construction at the new animal shelter.  In order to assure 
the project cost falls within the budget allocation, he stated the floors should all be painted.  
Alternative floor coverings such as vinyl or linoleum could be installed at a later date.  Chairman 
Kay also reported that the owner of the building currently leased by the County has asked that the 
County vacate the facility.

The Committee discussed a number of other points related to construction of the new facility.

Meeting Schedule
Committee members agreed that the Building, Grounds and Jail Committee should meet as
necessary.

Public Comment
There were no public comments.

Committee Comments
There were no additional committee comments.

Chairman's Comments
Chairman Kay offered no additional comments.

Adjourn
Hearing no other comments, Chairman Kay declared the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.







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Timothy J. Dolehanty, AICP, Recorder	Earl Kay, Committee Chairman