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 Earl Kay
Also Present: Derek Myerscough, John Willis, Bud Willis,
Chris McLean, Sharon Kennedy, Equalization Director, Marilyn McDonald,
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to acknowledge the correspondence
received in the Clerks Office, and if necessary, forward to the appropriate
committee. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
Postula, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the County Board minutes
of May 7, 2007 (with corrections as follows) and Workshop minutes of May 22,
2007 as presented.
Page 1: Under Also Present: “Sir” should read Sirk
Page 4, Paragraph 8: “$10.00 should read $100.00
Page 7, 8, and 9: Listed as Absent “Ted Postula” should read
Jim Moore
On a voice vote, with corrections,
the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Willis,
Bud Willis,
CONTROLLER’S REPORT –
Kelly Beaune, Acting Controller – Informational purpose only
OLD BUSINESS: None
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PERSONNEL – Bernard
LaJoie – No meeting
EQUALIZATION – Jim Moore
–
Equalization Director Kennedy
presented the Final Taxable Value Report which must be filed with the State Tax
Commission by the third Monday in June.
The report was reviewed in some detail.
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner Shackleton, that the 2007 Taxable Values be adopted
as reported and that all state required forms regarding the same be completed
and filed as per statute. On a voice
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Equalization Director Kennedy
presented the final 2007 County Equalization Report. She explained that the equalized values
presented in the report are the basis for calculating the County’s 2007 taxable
values which are also contained in the report.
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner Shackleton, that the Equalization Report be adopted
as presented. On a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Having completed the report, it was
moved by Commissioner Moore, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to accept the
report the Equalization & Apportionment Committee as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES – Ted Postula – No meeting
BUILDING & GROUNDS – Earl
Kay – No meeting
TRANSPORTATION – Ted
Postula –
No action items need. It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to accept the
report of the Transportation Committee as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE & NATURAL RESOURCES – Richard Timmer –
The Chippewa County Animal Control
Shelter currently has established protocol for use by the employee and staff,
clarifying procedures and policies. The
Committee was asked to add Section 8:
Money Handling to the current protocol as follows:
A) All
deposits shall be brought to the Controller’s Office on a weekly basis. Transmittals should balance prior to being
brought in. Deposits shall be brought into the Controller’s Office anytime the
deposit exceeds $500.00.
B) The
vault in the CCACS shall remain locked at all times. Volunteers shall NEVER have access to the
vault or its contents.
C) Lack
of proper procedures can be deemed as a reason for permanent dismissal of employment
with
Discussion was held on the
break-ins that have occurred at the Shelter.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to approve Section 8: Money Handling
to be added to the current Animal Shelter Protocol. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
COMPUTER – Don Cooper
–No meeting
FINANCE, CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS - Richard Timmer –
Sheriff Jeff Moran provided the
Committee with a snap shot of the potential expense and revenue of a forty-eight
bed, eight two-man cells, and dayroom and control center expansion project.
Discussion included INS and
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to schedule a workshop with the
representatives of the INS, US Marshall, the designers (architects) with the
financials. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
The Committee received a letter
from MTA requesting the County’s return to the Association as dues were not
paid in FY2006.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to pay the $336.00 dues to MTA. On a voice vote, the motion carried with
Commissioners Shackleton and Cooper voting no.
The State of
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve participation in the
Benefits for Life program for the employees of
The Committee reviewed the bid
summary for the Cost Allocation Plan.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to approve the bid from Maximus, Inc.
to complete the County’s Cost Allocation Plan for FY06, 07, and 08, at a cost
of $4,450.00 per year. On a voice vote,
the motion carried with Commission Cooper voting no.
The Committee received the bid
summary for Audit Services for a three year contract. Three responses were received with only one
meeting bid requirements, two groups declined the offer.
It was moved by Commissioner Moore,
supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the bid from Anderson, Tackman
& Company for a three-year contract covering FY06, 07 & 08, with yearly
payments not to exceed $27,500. On a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Committee reviewed the bid
summary for the purchase of 12 Desktop Computers, with seven responses
received. Five responses met the bid
requirements, the low bid from PC Mall Gov.
It was moved by Commissioner Timmer,
supported by Commissioner Moore, to approve the low bid of $10,144.08 from PC
Mall Gov to purchase 12 Desktop Computers per the bid specifications. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
The Committee reviewed a budget
amendment, based on a grant received through the Victim’s Rights Coordinator as
follows:
Revenue Original Budget Amendment Amended
101-000-572.000 48,360.00 150.00 48,510.00
Expenditures 1,860.00 150.00 2,010.00
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Moore, to approve the budget amendments as
presented. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
The monthly claims and accounts
report was presented.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend the approval of general
fund claims totaling $192,435.91, other fund claims of $325,959.49, payroll of
$367,795.08 and health department claims of $489,664.19, total claims of
$1,375,854.67, vouchers 43250 through 43473 and E-1 through E-139. 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 of the Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to adopt Resolution 07-09 as follows:
RESOLUTION IMPOSING 2007 SUMMER PROPERTY TAX
LEVY PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 357 OF 2004, AND NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF COUNTY
ALLOCATED TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, CHIPPEWA County
is authorized under the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as
amended, to levy and collect County allocated property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the General
Property Tax Act has been amended by Public Act 357 of 2004, being MCL 211.44a,
to require all Michigan Counties to impose a summer tax levy, with the summer
tax levies for 2005 and 2006 to be in the amount of 1/3 and 2/3, respectively,
of the total County allocated tax, with the full amount of County allocated tax
to be levied and collected as a summer tax levy in 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Public Act 357, of 2004, the CHIPPEWA
County allocated tax shall be levied and collected on July 1, 2007, at the rate
of 100% of the amount allocated after application of the “Headlee”
millage reduction fraction, or 6.1426 mills; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
this Resolution constitutes certification of the levy of the County allocated
tax and authorized collection of the County allocated tax on July 1, 2007, at
the rate of 6.1426 mills after application of statutory reduction fractions;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the
On a roll call vote:
Yeas: Commissioners Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott
Shackleton, Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie, Jim Moore
and Earl Kay
Nays: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to table Resolutions 07-10 - Define
Day (Gnl), 07-11, - Define Day (Sheriff) and 07-12, Temporary Employees until
more research is collected. On a voice
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
Cooper, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to re-appoint Charles Porter to
the Veteran’s Affairs Board for a four (4) year term to expire in 2011. On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
Cooper, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to adopt and publish Ordinance number
07-01, County Jail Contraband as follows:
COUNTY JAIL CONTRABAND
The
a) No
person shall bring into the Chippewa County Correctional Facility, any building
appurtenant to the facility, or grounds of the jail, or dispose of in
any manner
that allows a prisoner access, any item prohibited by law or any item which could be used to assault another
person, or aid in an escape, or otherwise disrupt the order and maintenance of
the Chippewa County Correctional Facility, including but not limited to any
electronic devise, telephone, narcotics
or drugs, cigarettes, weapons or items that can be fashioned or used as a
weapon or aid in an escape.
b) Any
person who violates this ordinance may be sentenced to a jail term not o exceed
six (6) months and/or a fine not to exceed $500.00
c) This
ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Note: (replaces Ordinance 97-4)
On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner
Cooper, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to adopt and publish Ordinance 07-02,
Reimbursement for Legal Services as follows:
REIMBURSEMENT TO
EXTENDED TO INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS
SECTION
1: PURPOSE. Predicated upon the financial records of
THEREFORE,
The County of Chippewa ordains:
SECTION
2:
A) Any
person by virtue of any criminal charge levied against him or her through the
authority of the Prosecuting Attorney of Chippewa County, the Attorney of the
City of Sault Ste. Marie, or the attorney of any township of this county, who
shall have appointed
for his or her defense, an attorney, when such appointment is deemed necessary
by a Judge of a court of record, shall be financially liable to his county.
SECTION
3:
a) There
shall be assessed against such defendant by the presiding Judge an amount of
not less than $100.00 for the first hour of legal services and the amount of
$50.00 for each hour or portion of an hour thereafter; and shall be enforceable
through and embodied in a Judgment of Sentence.
SECTION
4:
a). The
provisions of Section 3 above are applicable regardless of the guilt or
innocence of the defendant and are in addition to any and all other monies or
penalties assessed by the court.
Note: (Replaces Ordinance 97-1)
On a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
It was
moved by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner Shackleton, to adopt
and publish Ordinance 07-03, Operating a Motor Vehicle
While Under the Influence as follows:
OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES –
LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROSECTUTION
SECTION 1: PURPOSE.
THEREFORE, The County Chippewa
ordains:
SECTION 2:
a) Any person
who, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any controlled
substance, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any controlled substance,
operates a motor vehicle; shall be responsible and/or liable for the costs of
the prosecution. Costs of prosecution
will be determined by the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners.
b) The costs of prosecution identified by
this Ordinance shall be construed to be the responsibility and liability of a
defendant prosecuted and convicted
by county officials
pursuant to MCL 257.625. Any court
sentencing a defendant for any violation of MCL 257.625 in
SECTION 3: ADOPTION:
A) This ordinance shall take effect
immediately.
Note: (Replaces Ordinance 94-2)
On a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Having no further business, it was
moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to
adjourn. On a voice vote, the motion
carried unanimously and the Board did adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Diane S. Cork, Clerk
Earl Kay, Chairman