The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on
Roll Call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn, Souder.
Also Present: Jeff
Patrus,
Stevenson, Undersheriff; Wm. Case; Carrie Perialis, E-911; Glenn Schicker,
H.L. Resorter; Fran Staley, Sheriff; Keith Stiles,
Wistinghausen,
Festival Committee; Cynthia Eschilsen, District Court; Sherry Palm, District Court;
Bill Ancel; Jamie Stauffer, Equalization; John Clark, Equalization Director; Kathy
Pardo-Carlson,
Housing Commission; Marcie Dankert, Treasurer; Larry Paxton,
Road Commission;
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1. Moved by Souder, seconded by Milburn to approve the agenda as
presented. On roll call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn,
Souder. Nays: None. Motion carried.
2. Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to approve Board of
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes of February 13 and 27, 2008.
On roll call: Ayes: Souder, Milburn, Schneider, Mead, Nellist.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Visitor
Steve LeMire spoke regarding Cpl. Daniel Pinch and
Correctional Officer R.J. Frydrych’s response to the water leak between the
Courthouse and the County building on the evening of
plaques for their conduct.
3. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to approve Class A bills.
On roll call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn, Souder.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
4. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to approve Claims
and Accounts. On roll call: Ayes: Souder, Nellist, Mead, Schneider,
Milburn. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Controller’s Report – Discuss Stipend and cost of the future expenses.
5. Moved by Schneider seconded by Nellist to approve Treasurer’s
report ending on
Ayes: Milburn, Souder, Mead, Nellist, Schneider. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
Review of Monthly Reports: Gypsy Moth; Juvenile Detention; Jail Activity; Sheriff;
Animal Control.
Correspondence
A. Kathy Pardo-Carlson, President Fair Board
Re: Thank you/Resolution for beauty pageant.
B.
Re: Aquatic Nuisance Species.
C. Roscommon County Road Commission
Re: Support passage of HB4323
D. MDEQ
Re: Permit Treated wastewater-Denton Twp.
E. ROARR-Kay Shabazz
Re: Road Rage Awareness Week
F.
Re:
G.
Re: Oil & Gas Lease Auction.
H. Steve LeMire – Jail Administrator
Re: Assistance during flood.
Carrie Perialas reported to Commissioner’s that the Roscommon, Gerrish-Higgins
schools made State Finals at the Quiz Bowl. Televised on Public T.V.
6. Moved by Mead, seconded by __________ to pay the remaining
35hour/week full time hourly and appointed employees the one
time stipend of $2,000.00. This payment is in lieu of working
37.5 hours in 2008 and 40 hours in 2009 as reflected in the union
contract that expires on
LACK OF SUPPORT.
7. Moved by Nellist, seconded by Milburn to pay the remaining
35 hour/week full time hourly and appointed employees the
one-time stipend of $1,690.00. This payment is in lieu of working
37.5 hours in 2008 and 40 hours in 2009 as reflected in the union
contract that expires on
Nellist, Mead, Milburn. Nays: Schneider, Souder. Motion carried.
8. Moved by Nellist, seconded by Milburn to approve the attached
Proclamation to honor our local volunteers and the American
Red Cross during “March is Red Cross Month” as presented and
authorize Chairman, Larry D. Mead to sign.
March is Red Cross Month
Each year during the month of March we formally recognize the
American Red Cross and its essential humanitarian role in Roscommon
County. We honor the role of the Red Cross’s contribution to making
and employees carry out the mission by providing essential
services to people in their communities with the help of generous
donors
in
For more than 90 years, Roscommon County Residents have relied
on the expertise of the American Red Cross in disaster relief. Each
year,
disasters including house or apartment fires, hurricanes, and other
natural and human caused disasters.
The
American Red Cross in
to save lives long before tragedy strikes by helping individuals and
entire communities learn to prepare for disasters. It prepares people
to save lives through first aid and CPR training, water safety, and
use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims
of sudden cardiac arrest. Over the past year, nearly 485 people
have enrolled in American Red Cross of Health and Safety Courses
in
Under its charter, the American Red Cross is entrusted with
providing volunteer aid in time of war to the sick and wounded
of the armed forces. Staff members deploy with our Armed
forces to provide emergency communications and a caring
presence to service men and women separated from their families.
The American Red Cross in Roscommon has sent 13 emergency
messages to active duty personnel and their families, the American
Red Cross also reaches out to the members of the National Guard
and Reserves and their families who reside in nearly every
community
in
Without the help of the American Red Cross volunteers, the
American Red Cross would not be able to fulfill the
humanitarian mission that is the cornerstone of the organization.
We are grateful for the tireless work of the volunteers and
employees
of the American Red Cross in
and during this month, we pay tribute to this remarkable
organization and all those who have answered the call to
serve a cause greater than self and offered support and healing
in times of need.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Roscommon County Board of
Commissioner’s, by virtue of the authority vested in me
by
the Constitution and laws of
March 2008 as American Red Cross Month. Especially during
this extraordinary time for our country, I encourage all Americans
to support this organization’s noble humanitarian mission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I Have hereunto set my hand this
12th day of March, 2008.
On roll call: Ayes: Souder, Schneider, Milburn, Mead, Nellist.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
9. Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to approve Resolution
to recognize the annual Roscommon County Fair Beauty Pageant
as
the official beauty pageant of the
presented and authorize Chairman, Larry D. Mead to sign.
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ANNUAL ROSCOMMON
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Roscommon County Fair encompasses the entire
geographical
area of
WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the
accomplishments of the citizens therein, and;
WHEREAS, realizing that the Roscommon County Fair Beauty
Pageant wishes to assist the best of the best young ladies of our
County in achieving the highest goals to which they may desire
to strive, and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we the governing
Commissioners
of the
recognize the annual Roscommon County Fair Beauty Pageant
as
the official beauty pageant of the
On roll call: Ayes: Milburn, Mead, Souder, Schneider, Nellist.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Larry Paxton, Road Commission Manager spoke regarding
committee – 5 yr. plan.
10. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to adjourn meeting.
On roll call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn, Souder.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at
____________________________ ____________________________
Larry Mead, Chairman Ann
M. Bonk,