FINANCE, CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

 

April 7, 2005

 

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee was held on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Chairman Timmer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                          Richard Timmer, Chairman, Ted Postula (5:02 pm), Bernie LaJoie, and James Moore

 
OTHER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:   Earl Kay and Scott Shackleton (5:06 pm)

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                            Don Cooper

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                             Marilyn McDonald, Mary Susan Short, Under Sheriff  Savoie, Tina Ojala, Kelly Beaune.

 

Additions / Deletions to the Agenda

Chairman Timmer called for additions or deletions to the agenda.  

 

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the agenda as changed.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Correspondence and Information Items:

The Committee received the monthly Treasurer’s report, monthly travel report and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Quarterly settlement.   

 

Agenda Items: Request to Bid

Sheriff Jeff Moran, represented by Under Sheriff Savoie submitted a request to the Committee seeking approval to bid up to $6,000 on a 1995 GMC Transport Van.  The van has a security cage worth approximately $10,000, which would separate the inmates being transported, and the County has received a verbal agreement regarding transporting U.S. Marshall Inmates, which would have approximate revenue of $38 per hour.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the request to bid on the 1995 GMC Transport Van.    On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Authorization to Sign

The Committee received information regarding four separate items needing approval for signature, Superior Township Water System contract, Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block grant, and two requests for the County be the pass through agent for Native American Community Outreach and Education program and for the Chippewa Dialysis Center request for funds.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Postula, to authorize the signatures of the requests as presented.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Agreement with City of SSM and Animal Control Equipment and Supplies

The Committee reviewed a draft agreement between the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County regarding the use of equipment and supplies from the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter.  This agreement would be necessary if the City were to employ animal control officers paid by the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Postula, to authorize the negotiation of the agreement between the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Claims and Accounts

The monthly claims and accounts report were presented.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Postula, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to recommend the approval of general fund claims totaling $186,406.54, other fund claims of $190,243.26, payroll of $340,444.02 and health department claims of $372,299.15, total claims of $1,089,392.97, vouchers 37980 through 38153 and C-1 through C-163.   On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

The Committee was notified regarding the Change of Fund 472 to a Special Revenue Fund in the 200 series based upon Auditors recommendations.

 

Treasurer Marilyn McDonald updated the Committee with information regarding the Revenue Sharing Fund: the sale of property on Sugar Island, and the Board’s request to bid out the County’s Insurance needs.

 

Committee Comments

Kelly Beaune requested a change in the regularly scheduled Finance Committee, to be changed to Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:00pm, because of a previously scheduled time off.

 

It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, seconded by Commissioner Postula, to approve the request to change the May Finance Committee meeting to Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Chairman’s Comments

Chairman Timmer offered no additional comments.

 

Adjourn

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

 

Chairman Timmer declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder                                                            Richard Timmer, Committee Chairman