The Chippewa County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session on
Present: Commissioners Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott
Shackleton, Richard Timmer,
Bernard LaJoie, Jim Moore and Chairman Earl
Kay
Also Present: Derek Myerscough, John Willis, Marvin Willis,
Don and Chris McLean,
Frank
Blissett, Cathy Monson, Jon Zander, Sharon Kennedy, Equalization Director, Jeff
Moran, Sheriff, Marilyn McDonald, County Treasurer, Kelly Beaune, Acting
Controller, and Diane Cork, County Clerk
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula that the correspondence received in
the Clerk’s Office be acknowledge, and if necessary, be forwarded to the proper
committee. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer that the
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Don McLean spoke of suicides in
Derek Myerscough, Sugar Island Twp.
Supervisor, inquired about mileage to EUPTA meetings and
CONTROLLER’S REPORT –
Kelly Beaune, Acting Controller – Informational only
Commissioner Cooper questioned the
report of the Public Defender as to the verdict with fee or without fee. Ms. Beaune will check on this.
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointment to
The following names were previously
submitted as candidates for the 2 expiring terms on the County Board of
Canvassers – one Republican and one Democratic:
Republican candidates – John
Osborn, Tim Ellis and Dan Falbo
Democratic candidates – Dolores
Swick, Paul G. Warrick and Gerald F. Dobbertin
Republican: On a roll call vote (ballot), Commissioners
Cooper, Kay, Shackleton, LaJoie and Moore voted for John Osborn. Commissioners Postula and Timmer voted for
Tim Ellis.
John Osborn will fill the expiring
term as the Republican representative on the
Democratic: On a roll call vote (ballot), Commissioners
Cooper, Kay, Shackleton, LaJoie, Postula and Moore voted for Dolores
Swick. Commissioner Timmer voted for
Paul G. Warrick.
Dolores Swick will fill the
expiring term as the Democratic representative on the
Appointment to the Department of Human Services Board
The following names were previously
submitted as candidates for 1 expiring term on the Department of Human Services
Board: Donn J. Riley and John Kibble.
On a roll call vote (ballot),
Commissioner Kay voted for Donn J. Riley.
Commissioners Cooper, Shackleton, LaJoie, Postula, Moore and Timmer
voted for John Kibble. Mr. Kibble was
appointed to the Department of Human Services Board for a term to expire
The name of Gail A. Ulrich was
previously approved as a nominee for a vacancy on the Hiawathaland Library
Cooperative Board. It was moved by
Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner Timmer, that nominations be
closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Gail A. Ulrich. On a
voice vote, Gail Ulrich was appointed to the Hiawathaland Library Cooperative
Board.
Commissioner Cooper questioned when
a meeting will be set up with Steve Cannello to discuss the Public Defender
contract with the Sault Tribe.
Discussion was held on a State Law
that would reverse the membership numbers on the HBH Board.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to set up a meeting with Rep.Gary
McDowell, Commissioners and Mental Health Board members. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel – Bernard
LaJoie – No meeting
Equalization & Apportionment – Jim Moore –
Equalization Director Kennedy
explained that according to statute, at its October session, the
Mrs. Kennedy also informed the Committee
that since the EUP ISL is presenting a millage question to the voters of its
district on
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner that the Apportionment Report itemizing the 2007
millage rates be adopted as presented.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Having completed his report, it was
moved by Commissioner Moore, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the
report as given. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Health & Social Services – Ted Postula – No meeting
Building, Grounds & Jail – Earl Kay –
The Committee, along with the other
Board members present, met to discuss the County’s most beneficial option for
the proposed Jail Expansion. Discussion
of Design/Management, Design/Build and Contractor were all brought up. The definitions of certain aspects of
building were defined, other topics included competitive bids, engineering,
professional services and the schedule of repayment for both the previous
construction and proposed new construction.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to seek bids for Design/Management of
the proposed 56 bed jail expansion.
Jon Zander, Gundlach Champion,
explained to the
Design/Management – Design, manage
costs and can bid on different portions of building (if contract modified)
Design/Build – Design and build
Discussion was held on the bid
process and who will write the proposal.
On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to seek advice from Northwoods Land
Surveying regarding the land survey, soils report and baseline environmental
assessments reports. On a voice vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
Having completed the report, it was
moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the
report as given. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Transportation – Ted
Postula – No meeting
Legislative & Natural Resources – Richard Timmer – No meeting
Computer – Don Cooper –
No meeting
Finance, Claims & Accounts – Richard Timmer –
The Committee was asked to review
and approve an addendum to the Teamsters contract of
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to approve the addendum as presented
and to authorize Chair signature. On a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Committee reviewed a request
from EUP Regional Planning to send letters of support to continue providing
assistance to economic development projects in our region, which is being
terminated at the end of the 2007 calendar year.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to authorize a letter of support to be
sent on behalf of the EUP Regional Planning & Development Commission for
the reconsideration of terminating the MEDC technical assistance funding to the
three Upper Peninsula Regional Commissions.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Committee received and reviewed
a request from the Boys & Girls Club of Sault Ste. Marie requesting that
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to approve and authorize signature
for the 2% funding request for the Boys & Girls Club of Sault Ste.
Marie. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
The committee reviewed the AT &
T Master Agreement documentation that has been previously discussed. The Committee was requested to approve the
agreement and authorize the chair’s signature.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to approve the AT & T Master
Agreement and to authorize the Chair’s signature for this renewal. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Committee was provided with an
updated copy of the County’s “Proposed Copy Machine Purchase Schedule” and was
briefly updated on the current expiration of the maintenance agreements on the
County’s two (2) high volume leased copiers with Xerox. A proposal from Xerox to replace the 1999
copiers was reviewed by the Committee, with a monthly saving of approximately
$40.85, over a 60 month agreement. The
Committee was asked to authorize the trade-in and replacement lease on two (2)
W5030H copiers.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to authorize the trade-in and
replacement (lease) of the 5365 copiers with the proposed 5030 copiers, and
approve the chair’s signature as necessary.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Committee reviewed the
following budget adjustments as recommended by Chuck Leonhardt.
Original
Budget Amended Change
Revenue Budget
101-000-676.257 0.00 9,493.27 9,493.27 Prior Year Trans.
Expenses
101-257-979.000 0.00 9,493.27 9,493.27 4-H Equipment
266-000-706.000 0.00 5,100.00 5,100.00 Park Patrol Wages
266-000-715.000 0.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 Park Patrol Fringes
287-000-950.000 0.00 2,110.00 20,110.00 Amt. Agrees to Rev.
295-000-999.101 653,912.00 655,440.00 2,528.00 Trans. G/F for Rev.
Sharing Amt. Incr.
Per State
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the budget adjustments as
presented. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
The Committee discussed the
Commissioner’s payroll which has been run on its own schedule instead of
correlating with the County’s regular pay dates. This item change was suggested
by Chuck Leonhardt.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to change the Commissioner’s monthly
payroll run on the same schedule as County employees, to save processing
time. Discussion followed on
procedures. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
The monthly claims and accounts
reports were presented.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend the approval of general
fund claims totaling $195,623.10, other fund claims of $262,393.57, payroll of
$400,807.34 and health department claims of $551,924.30, total claims of $1,410,748.31,
vouchers 580 through 785 and I-1 through I-164.
On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Having completed the report, it was
moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to accept the
report as given. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Commissioner
Cooper, supported by Commissioner Postula that the following Resolution Number
07-22 be adopted by the
RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
CLIFFORD ALLAN
LET IT BE KNOWN that it
is with great pride that the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners join
together with the residents of Chippewa County, to express their greatest
Birthday wish to Clifford Allan on his 100th Birthday being
celebrated on October 6, 2007.
CLIFFORD ALLAN was born
on
CLIFFORD ALLAN a special
community citizen and leader, we recognize this outstanding individual of the
community, who is representative of all that is good in leadership, responsibility,
enthusiasm and inspiration. Such
characteristics embody the attributes for success in any area of endeavor and
will not only bring personal satisfaction but also contribute to the well-being
of many others.
CLIFFORD ALLAN has been a hunting and fishing guide, a business owner, a U.S. Forest
Service worker, a farmer, a township supervisor and an assessor, as well as, a fisherman,
a baseball player, and a hockey player.
CLIFFORD ALLAN has
brought opportunities, solutions, and much advancement to our community. Each individual effort has contributed to the
future quality of life in
IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, therefore,
upon his 100th Birthday Celebration this document is signed
dedicated to honor CLIFFORD ALLAN
for his services and his contributions to
On a roll call vote, Commissioners
Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott Shackleton, Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie, Jim
Moore and Earl Kay voted yes.
THE MOTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to adopt the following Resolution
number 07-23:
RESOLUTION TO
ADVOCATE FOR PRIORITAZATION OF PUBLIC
HEALTH SERVICES
WHEN THE STATE’S SHARE OF THE COST
IS LESS THAN 50%
FOR THE SERVICES
WHEREAS,
Michigan’s local public health departments support the provision of quality public
health services mandated to be provided on a statewide basis; and
WHEREAS, the
funding provided by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Community Health
and Environmental quality to conduct these mandated services has not kept pace
with inflation rates for the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, local
funds appropriated to support the delivery of these mandated services now
comprise over 70% of the total funding for these services; and
WHEREAS, the
local funds appropriated to support the delivery of the mandated Services
should comprise no more than 50% of the total costs; and
WHEREAS, local
funds appropriated to support these services are declining; and
WHEREAS,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will
advocate for increases in state and federal funding; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will
advocate for local health departments not to be held accountable for meeting
minimum performance standard for state mandated services unless the state is
able to cover 50% of the total costs for these services; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners supports a
process whereby MALPH will work with the Michigan Departments of Agriculture,
Community Health and Environmental Quality to convene a group co-chaired by an
equal number of state and local Representatives to annually develop and present
to the Governor and Legislature a proposed set of basic and required services
and documentation of delivering those services beginning in 2009 as required by
Part 23 of the Public Health Code.
Discussion followed on the quality
of services offered by the Health Department.
On a roll call vote, Commissioner
Postula, Shackleton, Timmer, LaJoie, Moore and Kay voted yes.
Commissioner Cooper voted no. The motion carried 6-1.
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED
ADOPTED.
Chairman Kay received a letter of
resignation from David B. Jahn. Mr. Jahn
presently sits on the HBH Board and he was informed that there may be a
conflict of interest because
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to accept the resignation of
David B. Jahn effective immediately. On
a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner Cooper, to advertise for vacancies on any
boards/agencies/authorities (including the HBH vacancy) that will come due by
the end of the year. On a voice vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from Dr.
James Terrian, Health Department, announcing his resignation as of
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to accept the resignation of Dr. James
Terrian. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on the Animal
Shelter building. Some repairs need to
be made. A meeting of the Building,
Grounds and Jail Committee will be set.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to enter into a closed session to
consider the purchase/lease of the City/County building pursuant to Section 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: Postula – Yes, Cooper – Yes, Shackleton –
Yes, Timmer – Yes, LaJoie – Yes, Moore – Yes, Kay – Yes. The motion carried 7-0. (
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to return to the open meeting of
the Board. A roll call vote was taken as
follows: Postula – Yes, Cooper – Yes,
Shackleton – Yes, Timmer – Yes, LaJoie – Yes, Moore – Yes, Kay – Yes. The motion carried 7-0. (
Having no further business, it was
moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to
adjourn. On a voice vote the motion
carried and the Board did adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Diane S. Cork, Clerk
Earl Kay, Chairman