BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

October 23, 2007

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Building and Grounds Committee was held on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the City/County Building in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairperson Earl Kay called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Timmer and Earl Kay

MEMBERS ABSENT: Ted Postula

OTHERS PRESENT: City Mayor Tony Bosbous, City Commissioner Clayton McGahey, City Manager Spencer Nebel 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, seconded by Commissioner Kay to approve the agenda as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

Public Comments

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

Information Items

No additional items were received.

Agenda Items: City/County Building Purchase

It was moved by Commissioner Timmer, seconded by Commissioner Kay, to enter into a closed session to discuss potential real estate purchase, pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act, Act 267, P.A. 1976, as amended, being MCL 15.268(c). A roll call vote was taken as follows: Timmer - Yes; Kay – Yes. Motion CARRIED.

It was moved by Commissioner Timmer, seconded by Commissioner Kay, to resume the open session meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Timmer - Yes; Kay – Yes. Motion CARRIED.

Other – Jail Expansion

The Committee received the previously requested information regarding the Phase I soil borings, environmental checks and topographies needed to add onto the Jail. An estimated $10,000 will be needed.

Other – Ice Protection

The Committee reviewed the previous RFP for ice protection needed on the Register of Deeds new roof membrane. A new description will be offered to the three contractors who previously bid the job. The new description will be as follows: 2 x 4 notched to form lattice grid with 6” on center with covered sleepers.

Committee and Chairman Comments

No additional comments

Adjourn

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

Chairman Kay declared the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder Earl Kay, Chairman