LEGISLATIVE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

December 20, 2006

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Legislative and Natural Resources Committee was held on Monday, December 20, 2006 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairperson Richard Timmer called the meeting to order at 90:00 a.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Timmer, Chairman, Scott Shackleton and Earl Kay

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Shannon, Judge Lowell Ulrich (9:15 am) and Kelly Beaune, Recorder

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda

Chairman Timmer called for additions or deletions to the agenda. It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Shackleton to approve the agenda as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

Independent Counsel

The Committee met with Attorney Patrick Shannon to discuss the evaluation as an Independent Counsel of allegations involving the overpayment of mileage reimbursement. The Board outlined five (5) items for review my Mr. Shannon. Discussion included an RFP to review internal controls and practices of the County and its agencies and to stipulate the timeline and persons to be investigated (limit the scope); the Attorney General’s investigation, the cost of an audit (ask Chuck Leonhardt for estimate); Independent Counsel advised ‘to not interfere with investigation’; and that Mr. Shannon will stay abreast of the situation and be the liaison during the investigation and will contact the Board for future meeting needs.

It was moved by Commissioner Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to wait, respect and cooperate fully with the investigation and to commence review of internal controls and practices of the County. On a voice vote, the motion CARRIED.

Benefits, Compensation & Code of Ethics

The Committee received various information including a draft Commissioners Benefits and Compensation policy and Code of Ethics. Discussion followed and it will be reviewed.

Committee and/or Chairman Comments

None

Adjourn

Commissioner Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, moved to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote the motion CARRIED.

Chairman Timmer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder Richard Timmer, Chairman