BUILDING, GROUNDS AND JAIL COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

November 6, 2006

 

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Building, Grounds and Jail Committee was held on Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Chairperson Kay called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. with a quorum present.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                          Earl Kay and Dick Timmer

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                            Ted Postula

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                             Tim McKee and Kelly Beaune, Recorder

 

Additions / Deletions to the Agenda

Chairman Kay called for additions or deletions to the agenda.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner Kay, to approve the agenda as presented.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

Public Comments

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

 

Agenda Items: Security Issues

The Committee received a copy of the proposed Courthouse Building Emergency Action Plan for review and discussion.  (Copies of the Plan to be provided to the full Board.)  Discussion included limiting the access to the Courthouse to the use of the South end doors and the handicapped entrance; holding a security briefing with the department heads; as well as; the staff, having different drills (fire, lock down, use of fire extinguishers).  Discussion included installation of a security camera at the handicapped entrance, the need for different security items and how to inform all the Department of a security risk.  Security issues were also discussed for when Committee, as well as, the Regular Board meetings are being held.  The Committee also visited with Probate/Family Court Judge Ulrich to assess potential security issues in the Probate Courtroom.  Department Heads will be contacted and receive a copy of the Plan for review. 

 

It was moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner Kay to distribute and review the Courthouse Building Emergency Action Plan, and to ask for its approval, upon its review and to limit the access of the County Courthouse to the south end door and the handicapped entrance.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED. 

 

Other

Chairman Kay informed the Committee of a recent meeting held with Accountant Chuck Leonhardt and Auditor Phil Wolf regarding Fund 225 – Jail Bond and the issue of the utilities being paid out of that fund.  The transactions have not been accurate and the County general fund will need to refund approximately $400,000 to Fund 225.  Additional decisions will need to be made in the near future; these items will be addressed at the Finance Committee.

 

Committee and Chairperson’s Comments

No additional comments were offered by the Committee or the Chair.

 

Adjourn

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

 

 

Chairman Kay declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 

 

 

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder                                                            Earl Kay, Committee Chairman