The Chippewa County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session on
Present: Commissioners Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott Shackleton,
Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie
and Earl Kay, Chairman
Absent: Commissioner Jim Moore
Also Present: Derek Myerscough,
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to acknowledge the correspondence
received in the Clerk’s Office and if necessary, forward to the appropriate
committee. On a voice vote, the motion
carried.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to approve the
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Willis,
Chris McLean spoke on
representation on the HBH Board for
CONTROLLER’S REPORT –
Kelly Beaune, Acting Controller, - Information purposes only
It was moved by Commissioner
Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Cooper, to accept the nominations for the
Board of Canvassers vacancies presented by the Republican Party and Democratic
Party Chairs as follows:
Republican: John Osborn (current member), Tim Ellis, Dan
Falbo
Democratic: Delores Swick (current member), Paul G.
Warrick, Gerald F. Dobbertin
On a voice vote, the motion
carried.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the nominations of Donn
Riley (current member) and John Kibble for one vacancy on the Department of
Human Services Board. On a voice vote,
the motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the nomination of Gail
Ulrich to the Hiawathaland Library Cooperative Board. On a voice vote, the motion carried.
It was decided that the Code of Ethics,
Fraud and Benefits and Compensation Policies would be postponed until one more
meeting is held with the Commissioners and Patrick Shannon. A Workshop meeting will be scheduled.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel – Bernard LaJoie – No
meeting
Equalization & Apportionment –
Jim Moore – No meeting
Health & Social Services – Ted
Postula – No meeting
Building, Grounds, & Jail –
Earl Kay –
The Committee meeting report was
presented by Commissioner Timmer.
Jail Expansion: Per the Board of Commissioners request,
answers regarding the debt service, maintenance fund and additional borrowed
monies for a potential jail expansion (56 beds), as well as, ballot language
were discussed. Bond counsel Joe Piell
of Miller Canfield was contacted and asked the following questions: 1) Can the
County use debt service cash? 2) Can the County borrow from the General Fund or
the DTRF? 3) Can the County use Maintenance fund cash? The answers from Mr. Peill were all yes, and
gave the County specific options that were previously discussed by a workshop
committee. The Committee further
discussed increased expenses including six full time equivalents with benefits
for five of those positions: increased utilities, prison board and doctor
fees. The Committee discussed additional
short term contracts for other counties to increase revenue with a need to
break even with the expansion. The
County would need to house 28 beds with federal prisoners, for the potential
expansion to breakeven. The Committee
discussed other UP Counties that are looking to expand but don’t have the
funding available.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to proceed with the proposed jail
expansion. Discussion followed on when
to build, who will be jailed, cost now and cost later and how to finance the
expansion. On a voice vote, the motion
carried.
Having completed the report, it was
moved by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the
report as presented. On a voice vote,
the motion carried.
Transportation – Ted Postula – No
meeting
Legislative & Natural Resources
– Richard Timmer – No meeting
Computer – Don Cooper – No meeting
Finance, Claims and Accounts –
Richard Timmer –
The Committee was asked to approve
a request to become a member of the MIDeal program sponsored by the State of
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to authorize
The Committee reviewed the October
1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 Agreement between the Department of Human
Services and the Friend of the Court, net budget of $401,822.00, total
reimbursement contract amount of $265,203.00 which is 66% reimbursement.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to authorize Chair signature for the
Agreement between the Department of Human Services and the Chippewa County
Friend of the Court to make all IV-D services available to all eligible
persons. On a voice vote, the motion
carried.
The Committee reviewed a contract
for services agreement between Rowe, Inc. and the Eastern U.P. Regional
Planning & Development Commission on behalf of the North Huron Scenic
Pathway Steering Committee for completion of a pre-engineering study, as well
as, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Steering Committee and the
Regional Planning Commission, with regards to this project. The Committee was requested to release funds
previously approved by the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners.
It was moved by Commissioner Timmer,
supported by Commissioner Postula, to release $10,000 payable to Eastern U.P.
Regional Planning & Development as previously approved and to be paid from
the FY07 fund balance to support the North Huron Scenic Pathway. On a voice vote, the motion carried.
The Committee received and reviewed
a request from the
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve and authorize signature
for the 2% funding request for the
The Committee received notice of
the filing of an application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certification
by R & B Electronics, Inc.; the City of
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, that a letter be sent to the City
informing them that the County has no plan to contest the application.
On a voice vote, the motion
carried.
The monthly claims and accounts repors were presented.
It was moved by Commissioner
Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to recommend the approval of general
fund claims totaling $157,600.72, other fund claims of $88,951.53, payroll of
$557,835.81 and health department claims of $585,428.08, total claims of
$1,389,816.14, vouchers 442 through 579 and H-1 through H-140. On a voice vote, the motion carried.
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.
The following Resolution,07-18, was offered by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by
Commissioner Postula:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
EASTERN U.P. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Chippewa County
Board of Commissioners has had an opportunity to review the Eastern U.P.
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chippewa County
Board of Commissioners supports the findings of the Solid Waste Planning
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Chippewa County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the E.U.P. Regional Solid Waste Plan Amendment (revised draft dated May, 2007)
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES: Commissioners Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott
Shackelton, Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie and Earl Kay
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Jim Moore
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED
The following Resolution, # 07-19,
was offered by Commissioner Cooper, supported by Commissioner Shackleton:
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
THE COMMUNITY VOICE
JIM AND BARB MACLAREN
WHEREAS, the Community
Voice was first published in September 1992 and covered the Labor Day Mackinac
Bridge walk led by President George H. W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, the Community
voice through hard work and dedication of Jim and Barb MacLaren
have covered a wide variety of news and events, helping the citizens of
Chippewa County, as well as, the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula to keep
up-to-date on the current news effecting our area; and
WHEREAS, together Jim
and Barb MacLaren’s dedication to the Community Voice publication have
developed a reputation of consistency in reporting the news through their
dedication, integrity and diligence.
WHEREAS, citizens of
Chippewa County and its surrounding area have come to rely upon this
publication, and it is with genuine gratitude that the Chippewa County Board of
Commissioners extends with gratitude the wishes of happy and fun filled
retirement for Jim and Barb MacLaren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1.
That the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners respectfully dedicates this document to honor and
thank Jim and Bard MacLaren for their many
years of service and particularly for their work with
2.
That the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners extend their best wishes
to Jim and Barb MacLaren for many years of good health and enjoyment in their
retirement.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES: Commissioners Ted Postula, Don Cooper, Scott
Shackleton, Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie and Earl Kay
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Jim Moore
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED
ADOPTED.
The following Resolution, #07-20,
was offered by Commissioner Timmer, supported by Commissioner LaJoie:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE
FINAL 911 SERVICE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners approved the final 911 service plan on March 12,
2001 to benefit the citizens of Chippewa County byproviding
a uniform and well known emergency telephone number; and
WHEREAS, the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners continues to believe that 911 service will
benefit the citizens of
WHEREAS, Chippewa County
has deemed it necessary to collect county-based 9-1-1 funds from communications
service providers as allowed under Public Act _____ of 2007 to defray the costs
of being ready to process and of actually processing 9-1-1 calls placed within
Chippewa County; and
WHEREAS, Public Act_____
of 2007 allows for limited amendments to be made to the Chippewa County 9-1-1
Plan through resolution by County Board of Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts an
amendment to the
Discussion followed on the need for
this resolution and new legislation.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Commissioners Ted Postula, Scott Shackleton, Richard Timmer,
Bernard LaJoie and Earl Kay
NAYS: Commissioner Don Cooper
ABSENT: Commissioner Jim Moore
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED
ADOPTED.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to recommend the adoption of the
following Resolution #07-21:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT MONTHLY
SURCHARGE WITHIN
WHEREAS, the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners approved the final 911 service plan on March
12, 2001 to benefit the citizens of Chippewa County by providing a uniform and
well known emergency telephone number; and
WHEREAS, the Chippewa
County Board of Commissioners continues to believe that 911 service will
benefit the citizens of
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, Public Act
______2007 allows for the creation of a county-based local 9-1-1 surcharge on
all communications service providers that can access 9-1-1 and provides for the
collection, disbursement, use, and audit of said funds: and
WHEREAS, Chippewa County
has deemed that a monthly county-based surcharge of $1.50 placed on all
communications service providers as allowed under Public Act _______2007 is
necessary to defray the costs of being ready to process and of actually
processing 9-1-1 calls placed within Chippewa County; and
WHEREAS, Public Act
_______of 2007 states that an estimated amount of anticipated annual revenue
must be included within the resolution creating the monthly county-based 9-1-1 surcharge
and projections by the county estimate that amount of anticipated annual
revenue to be $631,078; and
WHEREAS, Public Act
______ expires December 31, 2011, the monthly county-based surcharge will
remain in effect until that time, or is otherwise changed by law; and
FURTHER, that pursuant
to Act _____, the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners has modified the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts
the county-based
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES: Commissioners Ted Postula, Scott Shackleton,
Richard Timmer, Bernard LaJoie and Earl Kay
NAYS: Commissioner Don Cooper
ABSENT: Commissioner Jim Moore
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED
ADOPTED.
It was moved by Commissioner
LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to approve submission of the Application
for Initial Local
It was moved by Commissioner Timmer,
supported by Commissioner Postula, to approve submission of the Application for
Increase above 2.7% for 2007 9-1-1 Surcharge Revenues, Form ETSC-400B. On a roll call vote, Commissioner Postula,
Cooper, Shackleton, Timmer, LaJoie and Kay voted yes. Commissioner Moore was absent. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: None
Having no further business, it was
moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Timmer, to
adjourn. On a voice vote, the motion
carried and the Board did adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Diane S. Cork, Clerk
Earl Kay, Chairman.