June 10, 2009

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

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

 

Also Present:  Herb Weatherly;  Theresa Roberts;  Mary Hubbard;  Greg Paffhouse;

Lois Byrd, R.C.E.D.;  Jeff Patrus,  Roscommon County Herald News;  Al Cambridge,

Northern Lakes C.M.H.;  Bill Ancel, Northern Lakes C.M.H.;  Glenn Schicker, H.L.

Resorter;  Patricia Wiley, E-911;  Randy Stevenson, Sheriff;  Edward Stern, Under

Sheriff;  Tom Gallagher, St. Helen;  Tim Grahl, Houghton Lake;  Dean Carpenter,

St. Helen;  Michael Wahl, St. Helen;  Tom Dluzen, Prudenville, North Central

Credit Union;  John Clark, Equalization; 

 

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

                        presented with addition of signing of letter in regards to State

                        Homeland Security Grant.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Milburn,

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

 

            2.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Milburn to approve Board of

                        Commissioner’s  Meeting Minutes of May 13, 14 and 27th,

                        2009.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Stephan, Melvin, Milburn, Schneider,

                        Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            3.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to approve Class A bills.

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            4.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to approve Claims and

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

                        Melvin.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Controller’s Report:  Five year Forecast;  Dept. Head Meeting.

 

Correspondence

            A.        Sheriff, Randy Stevenson

                        Re:  ORV Ordinance

            B.        DEQ

                        Re:  Public Notices

            C.        Manistee County Board of Commissioner’s

                        Re:  Invitation-Energy Fair (Letter was read aloud)

 

            5.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to adopt the 2009 Truth in

                        Taxation Resolution as follows:

2009 TRUTH IN TAXATION RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to MCL 211.24e, that the

                        Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s propose to

                        establish that a maximum of 5.9802 mills, which includes an

                        additional rate of 0.1541 mills from the adjusted base tax rate,

                        be levied for operational purposes in 2009 from within its

                        authorized millage rate and to hold a Truth in Taxation public

                        hearing at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in the

                        Commissioner’s Room at the Roscommon County Building,

                        500 Lake Street, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653

 

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            6.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to levy the following ad

                        valorem tax rates for the County of Roscommon for the year 2009:

                        Summer:  General Fund 3.5830. Winter: E-911 0.6506, Road Patrol,

                        1.0000, Senior Service 0.5000, Gypsy Moth 0.0000, Animal Shelter,

                        0.2466.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Nellist,

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to authorize Edward

                        Nellist, Chairman and Ann Bonk, County Clerk to sign the L-4029

                        with the following tax rates for the County of Roscommon for the

                        year 2009:  Summer:  General Fund 3.5830.  Winter: E-911 0.6506,

                        Road Patrol 1.0000, Senior Services 0.50000, Gypsy Moth 0.0000,

                        Animal Shelter, 0.2466.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Melvin,

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

 

No Visitors

 

Marc Milburn reminded Commissioner’s  about County tour on June 23, 2009.

 

            8.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to approve Resolution

                        supporting adequate state funding to hold counties harmless from

                        the Department of Human Services lawsuit settlement agreement

                        as presented. 

                       

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADEQUATE STATE FUNDING TO

 HOLD COUNTIES HARMLESS FROM THE DEPARTMENT

OF HUMAN SERVICES LAWSUIT

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

 

                        WHEREAS, The State of Michigan, Department of Human

                        Services was sued by Children’s Rights regarding the care

                        of children in foster care; and

 

                        WHEREAS, The Department of Human Services settled the case

                        out –of-court without consent or consultation from Michigan’s

                        counties; and

 

                        WHEREAS, Michigan counties are the funding source for one-

                        half of the costs of foster care and juvenile justice services in

                        the State of Michigan; and

 

                        WHEREAS, the cost of settlement agreement between the

                        Department of Human Services and Children’s Rights would

                        require Michigan’s counties to pay, without their consent, up

                        to $32,000,000 per year statewide in calculable costs, with

                        additional county costs evident that are not able to be

                        calculated; and

 

                        WHEREAS, Michigan’s counties face staggering cuts to services

                        across the board due to declining property tax base, state funding

                        cuts to support mandated services, increasing responsibilities

                        eliminated from the state government being forced to counties,

                        and increasing state regulation; and

 

                        NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roscommon

                        County Board of Commissioner’s urge the legislature and the

                        Governor to hold counties harmless from the increased County

                        Child Care Fund expenses associated with the agreement reached

                        between the Department of Human Services and Children’s Rights;                                              

                        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be distributed

                        to the Governor, Senator Michelle McManus and State

                        Representative Joel Sheltrown, and the Michigan Association

                        of counties for their consideration and action.

 

                        ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2009

 

                        On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Stephan, Milburn,

                        Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            9.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Nellist that the Roscommon

                        County Board of Commissioners promulgate the following

                        ordinance, in order to re-create the Roscommon County Planning

                        Commission:  In accordance with Section 81 (2b) of the Michigan

                        Zoning Enabling Act, P.A. 110 of 2006 as amended, the County of

                        Roscommon hereby ordains the creation of the Roscommon County

                        Planning Commission.  ON FILE IN CLERK’S OFFICE. On roll call:  Ayes: 

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

                       

 

            10.       Moved by Melvin, seconded by Melvin to appoint Michael Wahl

                        and Lois Byrd to the Roscomon County Planning Commission for

                        a period of three (3) years beginning June 10, 2009.  On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Stephan, Schneider, Nellist, Melvin, Milburn.  Nays:  None.

                        Motion carried.

 

            11.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to appoint Candi Stroh

                        and Timothy Grahl to the Roscommon County Planning Commission

                        for a period of two (2) years beginning june 10, 2009.  On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Stephan, Milburn, Schneider, Melvin, Nellist.  Nays:  None.

                        Motion carried.

 

            12.       Moved by Nellist, seconded by Milburn to appoint Harold Williams

                        and Dave Padden to the Roscommon County Planning Commission

                        for a period of one (1) year beginning June 10, 2009.  On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Melvin, Stephan, Schneider, Milburn, Nellist.  Nays:  None.

                        Motion carried.

 

            13.       Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to approve Resolution

                        supporting the 34th Circuit FY-2010 Community Corrections

                        Grant Application and Plan as presented and authorize Chairman

                        Edward Nellist to sign.

 

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 34TH CIRCUIT FY-2010 COMMUNITY

CORRECTIONS GRANT APPLICATION AND PLAN

 

                        WHEREAS, the Counties of Arenac, Ogemaw and Roscommon formed a

                        regional Community Corrections Advisory Board (hereafter CCAB)

                        under Michigan Public Act 511 of 1988; and

 

                        WHEREAS, the CCAB has prepared a Community Corrections Grant

                        Application and Plan for FY-2010 (hereafter Grant) for program

                        continuation and funding in accordance with the guidelines established

                        by the Michigan Department of Corrections, Office of Community

                        Corrections (hereafter OCC); and

                       

                        WHEREAS, the CCAB approved the preparation and submission of the

                        Grant at their April 1, 2009 meeting and recommends its support by

                        each member county; and

 

                        WHEREAS, the State Community Corrections Board has approved the

                        submission of the Grant authorized by the regional 34th Circuit CCAB; and

 

                        WHEREAS, by supporting the grant and plan, the County will have the

                        option of utilizing any and all of the services funded under the grant at

                        no cost to the County and with no future obligation for funding by the

                        county;

 

                        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Roscommon County Board of

                        Commissioner’s hereby supports the 34th Circuit CCAB Grant Application/                        Plan and its implementation.

 

                        Motion by Commissioner Stephan, seconded by Commissioner Melvin,

                        that the Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s, adopt this

                        resolution of support, approving the 34th Circuit Community Corrections

                        Grant Application and Plan, for fiscal year 2010, in the amount of

                        $152,000.00 at the Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s

                        Meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

 

 

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            14.       Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to authorize Edward Nellist

                        to sign letter to Representative’s Stamas and Neumann regarding

                        Home Land Security Grant.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Stephan, Melvin,

                        Schneider, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

Stephan – Recycling – 325 surveys returned on recycle collection day.  DHS – update on

foster care.

Melvin – Veteran’s Affairs;  Library committee-create Library District; Gerrish Twp. Marine-

help from trustees;  Higgins Lake Dam Committee;

Milburn – Denton Twp.; Nester Twp.; Road Commission – bill regarding sign $6,700.00 request each pay half.

Schneider – Planning Commission – Master Plan.  Airport Committee – Fly In; Personal and

Finance – Department Head Meeting.

Nellist – Forestry Advisory Board – visit from member.  No doe permits-next year-vote on in

July.

 

Public Comment – Robin needs MAC Conference packages for commissioner’s attending.

Sheriff  had few comments on how ORV is going.  Must ride on right side of shoulder.  Use

right side as close to land as possible.

 

RECESS TO 11:25 A.M.

 

11:25 A.M.  MEETING BACK IN SESSION.

 

            15.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to go into closed session for the

                        purpose of discussing pending lawsuit and return to open meeting when

                        discussion is complete.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider,

                        Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

MOVED TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION.

 

            16.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to return to regular meeting

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

12:30 P.M.  REGULAR MEETING BACK IN SESSION

 

            17.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider.  Based upon discussion in closed

                        session with our Counsel,  recommendations for future course of action, we

                        approve Counsel recommendations and appoint Cheryl Mollard as designee

                        to attend settlement conference on July 8, 2009 with authority provided in

                        closed session.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan,

                        Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            18.       Moved by Schneider, seconded by Milburn to adjourn meeting.  On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion

                        carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

 

 

____________________________            ____________________________

Edward Nellist, Chairman                              Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk