PUBLIC HEARING

November 8, 2004

Courtroom, Courthouse

7:00 p.m.

Present: Commissioners: Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Rita Dale, Richard Timmer, Aaron Hopper, Jim Moore and Chairman Earl Kay

Also present: Frank Blissett, Richard Hill, Jeff Moran, Sheriff, Don and Chris McLean, Marilyn McDonald, County Treasurer, Richard Jennings, Rosemary Blashill, Julie Trottter, Linda Hoath, Sault Visitors Bureau, Jim Terrian, Chippewa County Health Dept., Dr. Peter Ranta, Kelly Beaune, Administrative Assistant, Tina Ojala, Richard Rathke, Scott Horner, Jason Macher, Lauren Disbron, Jim Hendricks, Anna Belleau, Dan Egger, Richard McCarty, Joe Trombley, Valerie Larson, Mary Sue Peterson, Diane Sagusso, Joseph Forrest, Connie Hill, Chuck Esson, Janet Killey and Diane Cork, County Clerk

The purpose of the Public Hearing was to accept comments on the proposed amendment to the Clean Air Ordinance that was adopted in October of 2004 by the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners to delete Section 1005-16 (80-20 percent non-smoking vs smoking rooms) and to add “manufacturers” to the list of exemptions, Section 1008-5.

A total of 21 individuals spoke or sent letters in opposition or support of the proposed changes.

The Public Hearing closed at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane S. Cork, Clerk Earl Kay, Chairman