The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on
at
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call: Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Absent: Nellist, Schneider.
Also Present: Lois Byrd, Economic Development; Herb Weatherly; Lowell Souder; Jackie Bertsch; Jeff Patrus, Herald News; Steve LeMire, Sheriff’s Dept.; Lucille
Eisbrenner, Gypsy Moth; Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter; Jeff Campeau; Randy
Stevenson, Sheriff; Patricia Wiley, E-911 Director; Larry Kiffner; Kim Aiken, Road
Commission;
1. Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to appoint Mark Milburn as
temporary Chairman for the
votes cast.
2. Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to approve the agenda as
presented with the addition of add motion to approve Mead and Pappas
to receive the same supplemental insurance as current Road Commission
Retirees. On roll call: Ayes: Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
3. Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to
approve
as amended and add addition of discussion with Larry Mead. On roll
call: Ayes: Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Public Comment
Sheriff spoke to the board regarding how mutual aide monies will be spent.
Correspondence
A. Gary Croskey
Re: Dam Inspection Engineer
B. American Red Cross
Re: Salute Everyday Heroes
C. Ledy Design Group
Re: Dam Inspection Engineer
D. Lois Byrd
Re: Economic Development Annual Report
E. Huron Pines
Re: Membership dues thank you.
Review of Monthly Reports – Juvenile Detention; E-911 Emergency Management
4. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Melvin to adopt revised Rules of Order
for the Board of Commissioner’s dated Fedbruary 25, 2009. Number 5
be removed “or delete”. Remaining rules remain the same. On roll call:
Ayes: Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
5. Moved by Melvin, seconded by Milburn to approve contract with
Hatfield Spraying Service for the spraying of gypsy moth at a cost
of $24.93 per acre and authorize Chairman, Edward Nellist to sign
necessary documentation. On roll call: Ayes: Stephan, Milburn,
Melvin. Nays: None. Motion carried.
6. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to approve the attached
the
Sheriff Department, Denton Township Police Department, Gerrish
Township Police Department and Richfield Township Police Department.
Upon
approval the
motion approving participation in this Agreement to each of the other
parties. On roll call: Ayes: Melvin, Stephan, Milburn. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
7. Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to re-appoint Gerald McCormick,
Joan Murphy, Virginia Otto, Nancy Walsh, and Sally Terwilliger to the
Roscommon County Housing Advisory Board for a two (2) year term
ending
Milburn. Nays: None. Motion carried.
8. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Melvin to appoint Edward Nellist,
Chairperson as Environmental Review Officer and sign required
documents for the Environmental Review for the soon to be released
2009
Stephan, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion carried.
9. Moved by Melvin, seconded by Milburn to approve letter to be sent
to Representative Joel Sheltrown and Senator Michele McManus in
regards to budget cuts that would negatively impact MSU Extension
employees and the citizens that they service. On roll call: Ayes:
Stephan, Milburn, Melvin. Nays: None. Motion carried.
10. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to adopt attached Proclamation
dated
National March is Red Cross Month and authorize Chairman, Edward
Nellist to sign.
American Red Cross
Each year during the month of March we formally recognize the American
Red Cross and its essential humanitarian role in
honor the role of the Red Cross’s contribution to making Roscommon
County a better place. Every day, Red Cross volunteers 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,
including house or apartment fires, hurricanes, and other natural and
human caused disasters.
The
American Red Cross in
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 430 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
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 Commissioners,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
Especially during this extraordinary time for our county, I encourage all
Americans to support this organization’s noble humanitarian mission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 1st day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the County of
Roscommon.
On roll call: Ayes: Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
11. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to approve Larry Mead and
George Pappas to receive the same Supplemental insurance as current
Road Commission Retirees receive. On roll call: Ayes: Melvin,
Stephan. Nays: Milburn. Motion failed.
12. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan that based on Roscommon
are vested and entitled to the same level of supplemental insurance
as retired Roscommon County Road Commission Administrative
Retirees receive. This motion is for the retired board member only.
On roll call: Ayes: Milburn, Stephan. Nays: Melvin. Motion
failed.
Committee Reports
Stephan – Recycling; Brownfield Development; Hazardous waste collection at Health Dept.
and DHS on
Melvin –
Works;
He reported that there is 25% unemployment in our area.
level 4.95. Thanked Phil for photos of dam.
Milburn –
13. Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to adjourn meeting. Ayes:
Melvin, Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at
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Ed Nellist, Chairman Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk/Reg.