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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 4, 2009
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2009 in the Commissioners
Meeting Room, County Building, 315 West Green Street, Marshall,
Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Camp, Gerow, Haadsma, Rae,
Rocho and Todd. Excused: Comr. Lee.
Staff Present: Finance Director Mark Stuhldreher, Human
Resources Manager Kim Archambault, Veterans Service Officer Jude
Lonergan, Corporation Counsel Richard Lindsey, Jr., Assistant County
Administrator Bradley Wilcox, County Administrator/Controller Kelli
Sproule, Senior Services Manager Carl Gibson, Sheriff Allen Byam,
Treasurer Ann Rosenbaum, Community Corrections Manager Roselynn Goff,
Community Corrections Case Reporting Manager Dawn Bradley and Deputy
Clerk/Board Executive Secretary Mary Lou Barrett.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Silence was observed; followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Comr. Haadsma.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the June 4, 2009 agenda as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
“Motion by Comr. Camp, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the May 21, 2009 minutes as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
Calhoun Conservation District Director James Coury provided a
progress report of the Calhoun County Trailway.
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident, inquired how he may
acquire an administrative hearing form. Chairman Rae advised Mr.
Berezonsky to ask the County Administrator/Controller after the meeting.
ELECTED/APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS’ COMMENTS:
Treasurer Ann Rosenbaum addressed foreclosures and the Land Bank
Authority.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Introduction of Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal
Council Members
Council Chairwoman Laura Spurr introduced members present and advised
that the Tribe intends for the casino to be opened by early August. A
power point presentation of progress at the casino was provided.
Planning Office Activities Presentation
Planning Consultant Jennifer Bomba addressed the function of the
Calhoun County Metropolitan Planning Commission and advised regarding
programs which the Office facilitates.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 94-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Gerow, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the following June 4, 2009 Consent Agenda as presented:
- Petitions, Communications, Reports:
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Resolution received from Ottawa
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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Resolutions received from Lake
County {1} proclaiming July 12 through 18, 2009 “Road Rage
Awareness Week,” and {2} endorsing the Great Lakes Renewable
Energy Association’s Michigan Energy Fair. (Received and placed
on file, with a copy of {1} remitted to Sheriff Allen Byam) |
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Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
Bylaws (Received and placed on file with the Clerk) |
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Resolution received from Gratiot
County requesting Governor Granholm terminate any Memorandum of
Agreement between Michigan and the Federal Government that would
require RFID (wireless, unencrypted computer chips) to be
included in any Michigan’s drivers licenses, enhanced drivers
license or other identification documents issued by the State.
(Received and placed on file, with a copy remitted to Emergency
Management Coordinator Durk Dunham) |
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Resolution received from Washtenaw
County opposing Senate Joint Resolution H (Requiring the taxable
value of property to remain the same if that property’s value
declined). (Received and placed on file) |
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Resolution received from Antrim
County encouraging the Michigan Legislature and the Governor,
working with the Michigan Association of Counties, to pursue
relief for funding foster care and juvenile justice expenses
reached as settlement between the State and Children’s Rights.
(Received and placed on file, with a copy remitted to Family
Court Administrator Michael Boltz) |
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Resolution received from Ogemaw
County supporting Michigan being a Right-to-Work State.
(Received and placed on file) |
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Copy of a communication remitted to
Mr. Kevin Webber, Marshall resident, received from the Michigan
Department of Agriculture rescheduling inspection of Mr.
Webber’s equine facility. (Received and placed on file, with a
copy remitted to Health Officer James Rutherford) |
- Resolutions:
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Calhoun County Building
Authority Appointment Confirmations |
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(Terms Expire December
31, 2012) |
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{a} |
Russell Schelles |
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{b} |
Scott Brown |
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Calhoun County Land
Bank Authority Appointment Confirmations |
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{a} |
Peggy Sindt -- Term Expires
November 30, 2012 |
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{b} |
Robert Behnke -- Term Expires
November 30, 2012 |
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{c} |
Mark Behnke -- Term Expires
November 30, 2012 |
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{d} |
Teresa Durham -- Term Expires
November 30, 2013 |
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(Replacing Carl Word) |
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Senior Millage
Allocation Committee Appointment Confirmations |
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(Terms Expire April 30,
2012) |
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{a} |
Jennifer Hoffmann |
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{b} |
Matthew Linn |
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP/BOARD REPORTS:
Budget Committee
Committee Chairman Todd reported that the Committee met May 27 and
directed Corporation Counsel to have more discussion with the
Undersheriff regarding the law enforcement services agreement for
Pennfield Township, and directed Administration to meet with
representatives of the City of Battle Creek to inquire whether the City
will provide funding towards a study of the Minges Watershed.
Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Center Authority Board of
Directors
Authority Member Rae reported that progress is being made.
Senior Millage Allocation Committee
Committee Member Rocho reported that the Committee has been reviewing
services and how to better market them. Comr. Rocho advised that data
shows under utilization within the middle of the county, and the
Committee shall be reviewing whether there are any barriers to the
residents in that area.
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller Kelli Sproule addressed her Summary
Report emailed to Board members.
2009 Survey and Remonumentation Program County Representative
Agreement
Res. 95-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Camp, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the 2009 Survey and Remonumentation Program County
Representative Agreement between Calhoun County and Carr & Associates
Land Surveying, with renewal provision for no more than five (5)
years; further, authorize the Board Chairman to execute said Agreement
on behalf of Calhoun County.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Rocho, Todd, Camp,
Gerow, Haadsma and Rae) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Lee) |
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Motion CARRIED |
FY 2010 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan and Grant
Application
Res. 96-2009
“Motion by Comr. Todd, supported by Comr. Haadsma, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the FY 2010 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan and Grant
Application in the total amount of $594,401; further, authorize
submission of the Grant Application to the Michigan Department of
Corrections on behalf of Calhoun County.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Todd, Camp, Gerow,
Haadsma, Rae and Rocho) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Lee) |
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Motion CARRIED |
Amendment of County Policy No. 371 - Family Medical Leave
Res. 97-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Haadsma, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners amend
County Policy No. 371 - Family Medical Leave, as recommended by the
Human Resources Department.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Camp, Gerow, Haadsma,
Rae, Rocho and Todd) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Lee) |
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Motion CARRIED |
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
Mr. Berezonsky questioned the strike-outs within County Policy No.
371 presented on the agenda.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Todd advised that Battle Creek Central High School’s 100th
Commencement is tomorrow.
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 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and invited everyone to attend.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTING:
Res. 98-2009
“Motion by Comr. Todd, supported by Comr. Rocho, 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 $1,271,404.06 for the week of May 27, 2009.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Gerow, Haadsma, Rae,
Rocho, Todd and Camp) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Lee) |
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Motion CARRIED |
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Comr. Camp invited everyone to visit the Athens Farmers Market open
each Friday.
Comr. Rocho advised that Marshall has a farmers market which is open
to noon on Saturdays.
CLOSED SESSION:
Res. 99-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners meet
in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
The Board met in Closed Session commencing at 8:22 p.m. until 8:38
p.m. with Human Resources Manager Kim Archambault, County
Administrator/Controller Kelli Sproule, Corporation Council Richard
Lindsey, Jr., Assistant County Administrator Bradley Wilcox, Finance
Director Mark Stuhldreher and Deputy Clerk/Board Executive Secretary
Mary Lou Barrett present.
OPEN SESSION -- Government Employees’ Labor Council’s Collective
Bargaining Agreement
Res. 100-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
ratify the three {3} year Collective Bargaining Agreement between
Calhoun County and the Government Employee’s Labor Council for the
time period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011; further,
authorize the Board Chairman to execute said Agreement on behalf of
Calhoun County.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Haadsma, Rae, Rocho,
Todd, Camp and Gerow) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Lee) |
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Motion CARRIED |
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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