March 11, 2009

 

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 for a regular meeting.  Chairman Nellist called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.

 

Roll Call:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Also Present:  Bill Ancel, Road Commission;  Herb Weatherly;  Jeff Patrus, Roscommon

County Herald News;  Lois Byrd, Roscommon County Economic Development;  Randy

Stevenson, Sheriff;  Ed Stern, Undersheriff;  Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter;  Steve

LeMire, Sheriff’s Dept.;  Patricia Wiley, E-911 Director;  Carrie Perialas, E-911;  Frank

Homola, Gerrish Township;  Terry Mackillop, Animal Shelter Director;  Russell Kidd,

MSU. 

 

            1.         Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to approve the agenda and

                        add two motions.  Resolution – Gaming License and  allocation to DHS.

                       On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Milburn, Nellist, Melvin, Stephan.  Nays:

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

2.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to add  the minutes of

3-3-2009 to the agenda.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

                                   

 

            3.         Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to approve Board of

                        Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes of  February 11 and 25, 2009 and

                        March 3, 2009.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Milburn, Stephan,

                        Melvin, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Comment – None.

 

            4.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to approve Class A

                        Bills.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider, Miblurn,

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            5.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to approve Claims and

                        Accounts.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Stephan, Milburn, Schneider,

                        Melvin, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Controller’s Report – Thirty projects out for stimulus money for entire county.  JAG

Grant received.  RAP Grants applied for by Sheriff’s Dept.  Gypsy Moth contract

ready.

 

Correspondence

            A.        Dept. of Corrections, Agent Catrell

                        Re:  Budget items

            B.         Letter of Resignation, Planning Commission

                        Re:  Dan Post

            C.        ORV Concerns

                        Re:  Chris Seaman

            D.        ORV Enforcement

                        Re:  Richfield Township

            E.         Consumer Advocacy Council, Community Mental Health

                        Re:  Communication

            F.         U.S. Dept. of Commerce

                        Re:  2010 Census Complete County Committee Guide

            G.        DEQ

                        Re:  Public Land Notices

            H.        DEQ Notice of Public Hearing

                        Re:  Gerrish Township Marina

            I.          Office on Violence against Women

                        Re:  Newsletter.

            J.          Houghton Lake Tourism Bureau

                        Re:  Resolution request

            K.        HLIB, Dick Pastula

                        Re:  Presenting at MAPMS Conference

 

Discussion on ORV Ordinances

 

Review of Monthly Reports – Animal control, Jail, Sheriff’s Dept. and Gypsy Moth.

 

Visitors – None.

 

            6.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to authorize Chairman,

                        Edward Nellist to sign E-911 POAM Union Contract with an

                        effective date of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.  This

                        contract was approved on January 28, 2009, motion number two.  On                          roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan, Nellist.  Nays:

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Schneider to adopt the Resolution

                        for the Houghton Lake Tourism Bureau to proceed with their gaming

                        licensing process and authorize Chairman Edward Nellist to sign

                        necessary documentation.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Milburn,

                        Melvin, Stephan, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            8.         Moved by Melvin, seconded by Milburn to allocate the balance of

                        $8,931.43 for 2008 for the Social Welfare fund for Department of

                        Human Services.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Stephan, Schneider, Milburn,

                        Melvin, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Committee Report

Stephan – Housing report, DHS, Recycling

Melvin – Visited Airport, Economic Development Committee, Fair Board, Higgins

Township, Veteran’s (9 burial fees). Dam visit-level today 5.05 All boards out.

Milburn – Merchant Meetings

Schneider- Planning Commission – Master Plan.  St. Helen Lake Level-11/2 “ above

summer level.

 

Public Comment – Fair Board Bake Sale at Chemical Bank in Roscommon.

 

            9.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to adjourn meeting.  On

                        roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.

 

 

_____________________________            ____________________________

Edward Nellist, Chairman                                 Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk/Reg