MEETING MINUTES
A
regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Legislative and
Natural Resources Committee was held on
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Richard
Timmer, Chairman, Scott Shackleton and Earl Kay
MEMBERS
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Tim McKee, Scott
Brand, Derek Myerscough, Marvin Willis, Louise Willis, and Kelly Beaune,
Recorder
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.
Chairman Timmer called for public comments. Derek Myerscough provided a handout to the
Commissioners regarding a Michigan State Police complaint of mileage
fraud. Mr. Myerscough asked the
Committee to seek independent counsel to investigate the matter.
Rotation
Wrecker Services Policy
Director
Tim McKee addressed the Committee regarding the previously discussed draft
Wrecker Service Policy. Director McKee
provided a copy of the meeting minutes from
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to recommend approval of the Wrecker
Services Policy and Procedure to the full Board of Commissioners and to approve the policy at the December 2006
meeting. On a voice vote, the motion
CARRIED.
Commissioners’ per Diems and
mileage
The
Committee was provided with information, from other Counties, as well as, from
the ‘Guide to Michigan Government’ and the Chippewa County Board By-laws,
Procedures and Policies, including a copy of the Health and Social Services
minutes, which includes a motion “to have the Legislative and Natural Resources
Committee look into establishing and defining a Commissioner’s Compensation and
Benefits Policy.” The Committee
discussed per diems, with respect to the time needed to attend meetings,
Commissioner Shackleton voiced his opinion that the current per diem is more
than fair, and it is the individuals choice to serve on the Commission. Mileage was discussed at length; including
holding a full Board meeting, to seeking an opinion from Michigan Association
of Counties regarding the potential seriousness of the current mileage issue
and the possibility of an independent counsel investigation. The Committee also discussed the health
benefits provided to Commissioners which should, also provide payment in-lieu
of health insurance for Commissioners who don’t take the health insurance
benefit. And that Commissioners status
with the County should be considered ‘part-time with full-time benefits’.
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to present a summary of the current
mileage situation to
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to work on and develop a
Commissioner’s Compensation, Benefits and Ethics Policy. On a voice vote, the motion CARRIED.
ORV Ordinance
Previously
a letter was sent to Michigan Association of Counties’ seeking guidance and
direction to maintain our ORV Ordinance, due to a potential issue with an
Attorney General’s opinion. MAC provided
Michigan Legislation under Section 324.81126 which excludes the
It was moved by Commissioner
Kay, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to send a letter to the Townships to
review the current Ordinance, and to identify any issues with the ORV Ordinance
and to specifically identify roads to be excluded from the Ordinance. On a voice vote, the motion CARRIED.
Commissioner
Kay updated the Committee regarding letters from Kinross Township Supervisor
Jason Oberle regarding a drainage issue;
UPTRA member selection
(Informational only)
The
Committee received notice of the election of Linda K. Hoath to the
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
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Kelly
J. Beaune, Recorder Richard
Timmer, Chairman