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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 21, 2009
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 in the Commissioners
Meeting Room, County Building, 315 West Green Street, Marshall,
Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Camp, Gerow, Haadsma, Lee,
Rae, Rocho and Todd.
Staff Present: Finance Director Mark Stuhldreher, Human
Resource Manager Kim Archambault, Veterans Service Officer Jude Lonergan,
Corporation Counsel Richard Lindsey, Jr., Assistant County Administrator
Bradley Wilcox, Prosecutor Susan Mladenoff, Emergency Management
Coordinator Durk Dunham and Deputy Clerk/Board Executive Secretary Mary
Lou Barrett.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Silence was observed in remembrance of our veterans, and
the passing of Charles Barrett; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance,
led by Comr. Camp.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“Motion by Comr. Camp, supported by Comr. Gerow, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the May 21, 2009 agenda as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Gerow, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the May 7, 2009 minutes as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Potawatomi Resource Conservation & Development Council Activities,
Project & Planning Presentation
Council Chairman Orvin Moore advised that the Council is working on
its area plan and requested the Board’s input into its development.
Council Coordinator James Marshall presented brochures providing the
Council’s history, services offered and projects listing.
Chairman Rae asked Mr. Marshall if the Council can provide any
assistance in regard to the flooding situation within Minges Brook. Mr.
Marshall offered to leave his business card and look into the issue.
Calhoun County Conservation District Activities Presentation
District Director James Coury introduced District Secretary Jason
McHugh, and provided an overview of the District’s funding and programs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 88-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Gerow, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the following May 21, 2009 Consent Agenda as presented:
- Petitions, Communications, Reports:
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Resolution received from Luce
County urging the State of Michigan to fulfill its obligations
and fully restore State Revenue Sharing. (Received and placed on
file) |
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Resolution received from Antrim
County requesting legislative assistance whereby counties would
have the same level of fiscal responsibility as courts in the
funding of litigation that counties are expected to pay in the
course of lawsuits brought on by courts against counties.
(Referred to the Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to
Circuit Court Administrator Jeffrey Albaugh, District Court
Administrator Michelle Hill and Probate Court Administrator
Michael Boltz) |
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Resolution received from Allegan
County urging the Legislature and the Governor to hold counties
harmless from increased County Child Care Fund expenses
associated with the agreement reached between the Department of
Human Services and Children’s Rights. (Referred to the
Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to Friend of the
Court Administrator Jeffrey Albaugh and Prosecutor Susan
Mladenoff) |
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Notice of a public hearing
scheduled for May 19, 2009 regarding granting an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate Application for Musashi Auto
Parts - Michigan, Inc. received from Battle Creek City.
(Received and placed on file, with a copy remitted to
Equalization Director David Jager) |
- Resolutions:
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Summit Pointe Board of
Directors Appointment Confirmation |
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Eusebio Solis -- Term Expires March
31, 2012" |
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP/BOARD REPORTS:
Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Consortium
Consortium Member Camp reported that she placed a copy of the listing
of electronics collected in the Commissioners’ mailboxes.
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Advisory Board
Advisory Board Member Camp reported that the organization shall be
instituting some reduction of services and is in the process of
contacting the providers.
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
FY 2009-2010 Prosecutor’s Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement
Program Application
Res. 89-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Lee, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the FY 2010 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program
Application for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30,
2010 in the amount of $369,597; further, authorize the Board Chairman
to execute said Application for remittance to the Michigan Department
of Human Services on behalf of Calhoun County and the Calhoun County
Prosecutor’s Office.”
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Yes - 6 (Comrs. Haadsma, Lee, Rae,
Rocho, Todd and Gerow) |
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No - 1 (Comr. Camp) |
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Motion CARRIED |
Resolution Supporting the Greater Battle Creek/Calhoun County
Visitor and Convention Bureau’s Application for the 2011 Michigan
Association of Counties’ Annual Summer Conference
Res. 90-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Lee, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following:
WHEREAS, in response to a request for proposal from the Michigan
Association of Counties, the Greater Battle Creek/Calhoun County
Visitor and Convention Bureau is bidding on the Michigan Association
of Counties’ Annual Summer Conference for 2011; and
WHEREAS, Battle Creek and Calhoun County offer a wide variety of
hotels, attractions, shopping and restaurants within walking distance
of the convention center. Battle Creek is conveniently located near
the junction of I-94 and I-69; and
WHEREAS, Calhoun County wholeheartedly supports bringing the
Michigan Association of Counties’ Annual Summer Conference to Calhoun
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners hereby endorse the application by the Greater Battle
Creek/Calhoun County Visitor and Convention Bureau to bid on the
Michigan Association of Counties’ Annual Summer Conference for 2011.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
Public Information Officer Appointment
Res. 91-2009
“Motion by Comr. Lee, supported by Comr. Haadsma, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
appoint Kelli Sproule as the county’s Public Information Officer, as
recommended by the Calhoun County Security Committee.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
Juvenile Home Medical Services Agreement
Res. 92-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Lee, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the five (5) year Medical Services Agreement between Marshall
Medical Associates, P.C. and Calhoun County for the period of March 1,
2009 through February 28, 2014 at an estimated annual cost of $47,942
for the provision of medical services to the juvenile residents
detained at the Calhoun County Juvenile Home; further, authorize the
Board Chairman to execute said Agreement on behalf of Calhoun County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
April 2009 Financial Statements
No discussion.
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident, questioned the
budgetary and staffing impact associated with the appointment of the
Public Information Officer.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Gerow advised that the Farmers Market in Springfield is now
open for the season on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; further, that Springfield is
hosting its Annual Business Expo on June 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and is free for any business that wishes to register.
Comr. Haadsma thanked Corporation Counsel Lindsey, Water Resources
Commissioner Cortright and Commissioner Camp for attending the town hall
meeting Commissioner Gerow and he hosted. Comr. Haadsma further thanked
Ms. Klavinski for the gardening program, and Atty. Lindsey for attending
the armed services ceremony.
Comr. Haadsma advised that the City of Battle Creek is celebrating
its 150th year; and is having the World’s Longest Breakfast Table on
June 13, and invited everyone to attend.
Comr. Camp addressed watershed issues in District 5 and across the
county, and advised that 15 petitions are before the Water Resources
Office and that some of the flooding situations have been temporarily
resolved.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTING:
Res. 93-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Camp, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve payment of the list of claims against the county in the total
amount of $3,145,079.46 for the two {2}weeks ending May 13, 2009.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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