February 24, 2004

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Building, Grounds and Jail Committee was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairperson Kay called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

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

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, he declared the agenda approved as presented.

Public Comments

Chairman Kay called for pubic comments. No public comments were offered.

Correspondence and Information Items

There were no correspondence or information items.

Agenda Items: General Facility Review

Controller Tim Dolehanty reported on various Courthouse maintenance efforts. He proposed creating a capital improvements plan to help keep track of current and pending projects. The Committee discussed the condition of the exterior trim, entrance stairs, general office repairs, and funding issues.

District Court Facilities Discussion

The Committee reviewed plans to renovate the District Court. Commissioner Cooper expressed concerns about funding a long-term construction project in light of the current fiscal environment. Chairman Kay reminded the Committee of the need to work with City officials on this project because of their status as co-owners of the building. He also expressed hope that a revised plan would be less costly.

Commissioner Dale suggested reviewing Homeland Security programs as a possible source of funds for the project. Commissioner Cooper proposed checking into funds available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Committee directed the Controller to contact Mr. James Covault of the State Court Administrator’s Office for other funding suggestions.

Committee Comments

There were no additional Commissioner comments.

Chairperson’s Comments

Chairman Kay had no additional comments.

Adjourn

It was moved by Commissioner Dale, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Chairman Kay declared the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

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