LEGISLATIVE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

February 28, 2006

 

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Legislative and Natural Resources Committee was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Chairperson Richard Timmer called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. with a quorum present.

 

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

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:        None

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          Jay Predmore, 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

Chairman Timmer called for public comments.  No public comments were offered.

 

Soil and Sedimentation Program

The Soil and Sedimentation Permit process has become a problem area in the Building Inspection Office, it was previously discussed to check with the Conservation District to see if there was any interest in transferring the program over.  Preliminary conversations have been held with the County, Department of Environmental Quality and the Conservation District.  At this time the Conservation District is ready to officially ready to set up and work plan and a fee chart to start processing the Soil and Sedimentation permit.  Discussion among the Committee included staffing needs, education, training, enforcement, basic pros and cons to transferring the program.  The Conservation District feels the program could be run to the benefit of the County, District and the landowners seeking the permits.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to proceed with the transferring of the Soil and Sedimentation permit process to the Conservation District with a three year review.  On a voice vote the motion CARRIED.

 

Building Inspection Department – Fee Schedule

The Committee discussed the proposed building fee permit increases, questions were answered by Jay Predmore from the Department.  Trends, economy, revenue shortfall and comparisons were all discussed.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to approve the changes to the Chippewa County Building Inspection fees as attached.    On a voice vote the motion CARRIED.

 

Animal Control Shelter – Fee Schedule

The proposed additional and increased fees for the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter were discussed.  With changes made to the non-licensed dogs running at large after March 1st.  See attached fee schedule.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to approve the changes to the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter as are attached and effective April 1, 2006.    On a voice vote the motion CARRIED.

Committee and/or Chairman Comments

None

 

Adjourn

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

 

Chairman Timmer declared the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

 

 

 

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder                                                   Richard Timmer, Chairman