LEGISLATIVE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

February 4, 2008

 

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Legislative and Natural Resources Committee was held on Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Chairperson Richard Timmer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

 

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

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:        None

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          Derek Myerscough and 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

Derek Myerscough addressed the Committee regarding public meetings postings, and the open meetings act.

 

HB 4323 - ORV

The Committee reviewed a resolution from Iron County Board of Commissioners regarding the need to support HB 4323, which will enhance Act 451, Section 324.81131 giving local units of government the authority to open county road shoulders to ORV traffic.  Discussion followed and no action was taken, an analysis from MAC will be requested for follow up; this analysis will not be the same as the House analysis provided by the SOM.

 

FY09 – Appropriations request from Congressman Stupak

The Committee reviewed the appropriation FY09 request forms, which need to be returned by February 29th to Congressman Stupak’s office.  Prior requests including the jail expansion, District Court renovation, the Sheriff’s Department equipment request were reviewed and discussion included the need to have a grant writer on staff with the County.  A previous I-75 road closure gates project was discussed and details will be sought from the Road Commission and the Office of Emergency Services.  The Committee established that the facility’s needs of the County should be first priority.

 

It was moved by Commissioner Shackleton, supported by Commissioner Kay, to approve requests be updated and forwarded for the County’s facilities needs, the Sheriff’s Department equipment request, and a renewed request for the I-75 gate closure project.  On a voice vote, the motion CARRIED.

 

Alcade & Fay update

The Committee received and reviewed both the plaintiff’s response to defendant’s response and the defendant’s response to plaintiff’s memorandum in opposition to defendant’s motion to dismiss.  No action was taken.

 

Other – County of Kalkaska resolution

The Committee received a copy of resolution regarding “common water use” from the County of Kalkaska.  Discussion followed.  No action was taken on this item.

 

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