June 24, 2009

 

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, June 24, 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:  Bruce Lorion;  Carolyn Moore, Roscommon County Commission on Aging;  Karen Slade, Roscommon County Commission on Aging;  Steve LeMire, Sheriff’s Department;  Jeff Patrus, Roscommon County Herald News;  Herb Weatherly;

Tom Gallagher, St. Helen;  Pat Marshall, Director Housing Dept.;  Lois Byrd, Roscommon County Economic Development;  Carrie Perialas, E-911;  Patricia Wiley,

E-911 Director;  Frank Thibert;  R.M. Collison;  John Clark, Equalization Director; 

Rebecca Ragan, County Treasurer;

 

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

                        presented and add Motion #9 - Roscommon County Deficit Elimination

plan;  #10 - Brownfield Grant;  #11–Equalization motion to establish maximum mills.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan, Nellist.  Motion carried.

                       

 

            2.         Moved by Nellist, seconded by Milburn to go into Public Hearing.

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

John Clark, Equalization Director presented the “Truth and Taxation Hearing.”

 

            3.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Schneider to Close Public Hearing.

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Comment – Resident asked about landfill inspection.

 

Controller’s Report

Cheryl talked about budget adjustments for 2009. They are done twice a year. Many changes.  

 

Correspondence

            A.        DHS

                        Re:  Appointment

            B.        Dept. of State Police

                        Re:  Grant denial

C.        DEQ

                        Re:  Landfill inspection-post closure

            D.        Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

                        Re:  Annual Plan

            E.         Gosling Czubak

                        Re:  Accreditation

            F.         Housing Dept.

                        Re:  Pat Marshall-Conflict of Interest.

 

Review of Monthly Reports – E-911;  Airport;  Gypsy Moth;

 

Visitors

Patricia Marshall, Housing Director for Roscommon County disclosed a conflict of interest issue regarding a home improvement applicant related to a commissioner.

She presented MSHDA Policy regarding the conflict, program guidelines that outline

the first come-first serve procedures for eligible applicants.  There were no negative

comments from the board or audience.

 

Jim Anderson presented the board with the 2008 Annual Report-Audit.

 

12:20   Five minute break

 

12:25   Meeting back in session

 

New Business – Commissioner Schneider encouraged the board to read Audit Report pages 8, 9, & 10   and discuss at next Work Session.  Financial Analysis.  Need more

time concerning budget.

 

            4.         Moved by Nellist, seconded by Melvin to approve Roscommon County

                        Personnel Policy changes effective June 24, 2009.  On roll call:  Ayes:

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

                        carried.

 

            5.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to approve Audit for 2008

                        Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented by James

                        Anderson, CPA.   On roll call:  Ayes:  Stephan, Nellist, Melvin,

                        Schneider, Milburn.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            6.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to re-appoint Doug Allen

                        to the Department of Human Services Board for a three (3) year term

                        beginning October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011.  On roll call:

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

                        Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to approve the 2010-2012

                        Multi-Year Plan and 2010 Annual Implementation Plan for aging

                        services as presented.  This plan is the development of the Region

                        9 Area Agency on Aging.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Schneider,

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

 

            8.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Nellist to approve General Fund

                        Budget adjustments by a reduction of $60,117.00.  The adjusted

                        total for both revenues and expenditures is $9,696,948.00.  On roll

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

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

            9.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to approve Special Revenue

                        Fund adjustments as presented.  (On File in Clerk’s Office).  On roll call:

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

                        Motion carried.

 

            10.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Melvin to hire Robert Collison as

                        Roscommon County Emergency Management Director for $8,200.00

                        annually and Frank Thibert as Assistant for $2,800.00 annually effective

                        June 24, 2009.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Stephan, Schneider, Melvin,

                        Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            11.       Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to approve Amendment to

                        Lease Agreement between the Roscommon County Board of

                        Commissioner’s and the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival

                        Committee for a period of 50 years beginning June 24, 2009 at a

                        rental of $1.00 per year for the remainder of the lease and authorize

                        Chairman, Edward Nellist to sign on behalf of the board.  On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Melvin, Nellist, Schneider, Stephan.  Nays:  Milburn.  Motion

                        carried.

 

            12.       Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to approve the Roscommon

                        County Deficit Elimination Plan Year ended December 31, 2008 as

                        presented and file with the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury.

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

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

            13.       Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to submit the Environmental

                        Protection Agency’s Brownfield Assessment Cooperative Agreement

                        application (66.818) Federal Assistance Form (SF-424) and work plan

                        and direct Edward Nellist, Chairman, to sign the application.  On roll

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

                        Motion carried.

 

            14.       Moved by Schneider, seconded by Nellist to adopt the following

                        Resolution:

 

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

                        Roscommon County Board of Commissioners 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 operating purposes in 2009 from

                        within its authorized millage rate.

 

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

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

Stephan-Recycling committee is very happy with our participation in our building.  DHS-

There are 10 foster kids at this time.  Commission on Aging going well, congregate meals

are increasing.  Carolyn will be working on a wish list for all three centers.  NMCAA in Traverse city has a 21% increase in health costs.  Houghton Lake Senior Center will have a meeting about weatherization on July 8, 2009 at 10:30.

Melvin-Thanked Randy Stevenson and Ed Stern for attending Susan Homola’s Funeral.

MI Works meeting was held on June 18, 2009.  Lear has laid off a total of 205 people.

That is 10% of the County’s work force.  The Miss Roscommon Pageant dinner will be

at Fred’s on July 5th.

Milburn-County Tour was successful and accomplished a lot.  Marc and Pam attended

COA.  He will attend Economic Development on Thursday, June 25, 2009.

Schneider-Enjoyed the County Tour and was quite impressed with Roscommon Twp. Hall. 

Nellist-Apologized to members for not attending the County Tour.

 

            15.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Melvin to adjourn meeting.  On roll call:

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

                        Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:55 P.M.

 

 

__________________________                _____________________________

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