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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 3, 2009
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 in the Commissioners
Meeting Room, County Building, 315 West Green Street, Marshall,
Michigan.
Chairman Rae called the meeting to order and requested the Clerk call
the roll.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Camp, Gerow, Haadsma, Lee,
Rae, Rocho and Todd.
Staff Present: Corporation Counsel Richard Lindsey, Jr.,
County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Finance Director Mark
Stuhldreher, Sheriff Allen Byam, Assistant County Administrator Bradley
Wilcox, Human Resources Manager Kim Archambault, Community Corrections
Manager Roselynn Goff, Budget Analyst Pam Kline and Deputy Clerk/Board
Executive Secretary Mary Lou Barrett.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Silence was observed, led by Chairman Rae; followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Comr. Lee.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Rocho, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the December 3, 2009 agenda, as amended to add as Item 8.A., a
Special Tribute to the Marshall Redhawks Football Team and Coach Rich
Hulkow.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Lee, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the November 19, 2009 minutes as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Mr. Albert Seegert, Diamondale resident, addressed the recent F.E.M.A.
Open House, advising that the maps are not accurate.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Special Tribute to the Marshall Redhawks Football Team and Coach
Rich Hulkow
Comr. Lee read, and accompanied by Chairman Rae, Comr. Rocho, and
Corporation Counsel Lindsey, presented the following tribute to Coach
Hulkow and Team members present.
Res. 192-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Todd, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following tribute:
WHEREAS, the Marshall Redhawks Football Program finished with
another outstanding season, a season that ranks as one of the best in
Marshall High School history; and
WHEREAS, the Redhawks and Coach Rich Hulkow finished this year
winning the MHSAA Division 4 Championship with a 49-28 victory against
Three Rivers and earning Marshall High School its second football
state title and setting the state finals record for rushing attempts
with 71; and
WHEREAS, the Marshall Redhawks have finished the season 13-1
overall, winning their last three playoff contests by a combined score
of 152-51.
THEREFORE, IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2009 MARSHALL REDHAWKS, and their
outstanding Coach, Rich Hulkow, the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners join with the entire county and do hereby offer our
Congratulations to the 2009 Marshall Redhawks Football Team and Coach
Rich Hulkow for an outstanding season and wish them continued
success.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
Coach Rich Hulkow thanked the Board for the tribute on behalf of the
entire team.
Oaklawn Hospital Bond Issuance Public Hearing
Chairman Rae declared the public hearing open at 7:15 p.m. for public
comment. No comments were received. Chairman Rae declared the public
hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
FY 2010 County Budget Public Hearing
Chairman Rae declared the public hearing open at 7:16 p.m. for public
comment. No comments were received. Chairman Rae declared the public
hearing closed at 7:16 p.m.
Special Tribute to Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell
Comr. Gerow read, and accompanied by Chairman Rae, presented the
following tribute to Dr. Mitchell.
Res. 193-2009
“Motion by Comr. Lee, supported by Comr. Gerow, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following tribute:
The Calhoun County Board of Health and Board of Commissioners
acknowledge Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell for his six years of service on the
Board of Health from February 2003 to October 2009. We extend our
gratitude to you for:
§ Sharing your support for the
mission and future of public health
§ Being a credible representative for
public health in the community
§ Advocating for health in the
community forum
§ Offering a voice to the public
health discourse at the board level
§ Leading to increased informed and
focused governing body discussions
§ Representing the needs of rural and
urban communities
We wish you well and hope you carry the mission of public health
forward in all your endeavors.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Proclamation
Comr. Haadsma read, and accompanied by Chairman Rae, presented the
following proclamation to Battle Creek Area Transportation Study
Executive Director Patricia Karr.
Res. 194-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Todd, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following
proclamation:
WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol (with at least one
driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 g/cl or above)
accounted for 31.6% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2008
(killing 11,773 persons and injuring hundreds of thousands more every
year in the United States); and
WHEREAS, the December holiday season is traditionally one of the
most deadly times of the year for alcohol-impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, based on the current rates, three in every ten
Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash at some point
in their lives; and
WHEREAS, organizations across the nation are joining together to
promote the "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." national
public awareness campaign and law enforcement initiatives in December
2009, especially between December 16th and January 3, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners proclaim December 2009 as "National Drunk and Drugged
Driving Awareness Month” and encourage promotion of the awareness
campaigns this December holiday season and throughout the year.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 195-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the following December 3, 2009 Consent Agenda as presented:
- Petitions, Communications, Reports:
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Resolutions received from Lake
County {1} requesting that Lake County’s economic development
projects(s) be included in the 2010 Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy Annual Report of the West Michigan
Shoreline Regional Development Commission, and {2} urging the
Governor to sign the Higher Education budget. (Received and
placed on file) |
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Resolutions received from Allegan
County {1} opposing Senate Bill No. 0787 [Reduction of Circuit
Judgeships], {2} supporting Route 31/Blue Star Highway Heritage
Route Nomination, and {3} advising of intent to explore legal
means to withhold state payments if state mandated payments to
the county are decreased. (Received and placed on file) |
- Resolutions:
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Senior Millage
Allocation Committee Appointment |
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(Term Expires April 30,
2010) |
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Eusebio Solis -- Replacing Ed
Scully |
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller’s Report
County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott thanked Board members for
attending the Committee of the Whole meeting and acknowledged the work
of administrative team members and the elected and appointed officials.
Oaklawn Hospital Bond Issuance Authorizing Resolution
Ms. Scott advised that authorization is required to refinance a bond
issue for Oaklawn Hospital for $30 Million. The County of Calhoun
Hospital Finance Authority has approved the request which has no
financial or credit risk to the county.
Oaklawn Hospital President Rob Covert stated that the Hospital wishes
to refund some bonds from 2006, and the letter of credit interest rate
has increased. Mr. Covert advised that through the Hospital Finance
Authority the bonds shall be bank qualified, and the cost to the
Hospital shall be lower.
Res. 196-2009
“Motion by Comr. Camp, supported by Comr. Rocho, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following:
WHEREAS, the County of Calhoun Hospital Finance Authority (the
“Authority”) proposes to make loans to Ella E.M. Brown Charitable
Circle Hospital (D/B/A Oaklawn Hospital) (the “Hospital”), to be used,
in part, by the Hospital to (1) to discharge certain existing
indebtedness of the Hospital, which will enable the Authority to
refund all outstanding Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority
Hospital Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Oaklawn Hospital) Series 2006,
(ii) to pay all or a portion of a termination payment required to be
made in connection with an agreement for the exchange of interest, and
(iii) to pay costs related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue County of Calhoun Hospital
Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds (Oaklawn Hospital), in one
or more series (the “Bonds”) on behalf of the Hospital in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000 to provide
funds with which to make loans to the Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be limited obligations of the Authority and
will not constitute general obligations or debt of the County of
Calhoun, the State of Michigan or any political subdivision thereof;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing after
notice was published as provided in, and in satisfaction of the
applicable public hearing requirements of, the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and
WHEREAS, a record of public hearing will be maintained with the
County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that this Board of
Commissioners approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Calhoun
desires to express its approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the
Authority.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN AS FOLLOWS:
- Solely for the purpose of fulfilling the public approval
requirements of the Code, the Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $30,000,000 in
aggregate principal amount of the Bonds by the Authority.
- The County Clerk is hereby directed to provide three (3)
certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the
Authority.”
Comr. Rocho advised that she supports the bond issuance. Comr. Rocho
advised that she has used the Hospital’s resources and that the care her
Mother-in-law received was amazing.
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
FY 2009 Sheriff Department Budget Amendment
Ms. Scott advised that the amendment is required to move funds
between the business units due to a funding shortfall in one area and
savings in another.
Res. 197-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Lee, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the FY 2009 Sheriff Department budget amendment (ATTACHMENT A)
to fund the budget shortfall caused by funding reductions by the State
of Michigan.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
FY 2009-2010 Community Corrections Grant Plan and Drunk Driver
Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program Agreement
Res. 198-2009
“Motion by Comr. Todd, supported by Comr. Rocho, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the FY 2010 Community Corrections Plan, and Drunk Driver Jail
Reduction and Community Treatment Program Agreement between the State
of Michigan Department of Corrections and Calhoun County in the amount
of $330,279.38 for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30,
2010; further, authorize the Board Chairman to execute said Agreement
on behalf of Calhoun County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
2010 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
Res. 199-2009
“Motion by Comr. Rocho, supported by Comr. Camp, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the 2010 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (ATTACHMENT
B) as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
Interlocal Agreement Establishing the FireKeepers Local Revenue
Sharing Board
Chairman Rae thanked Corporation Counsel and the County
Administrator/Controller for working on preparing the agreement.
Corporation Counsel Richard Lindsey, Jr. stated that he feels confident
that the agreement addresses all the issues. The bylaws will address how
the funding is divided.
Res. 200-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, supported by Comr. Todd, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following:
WHEREAS, the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as the
governing body of Calhoun County previously voted to appoint Michael
Rae as its representative on the Calhoun County Local Revenue Sharing
Board; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the appointment of Michael Rae, the December
3, 1998, Compact Between the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Indians and the State of Michigan for the Conduct of Tribal Class III
Gaming was amended, with the Amendment having an effective date of
October 8, 2009 (hereinafter “the Amendment”); and
WHEREAS, the Amendment authorizes Calhoun County, in conjunction
with the Tribe and at least one or more of the units of government
specified in Section 18(B)(2) of the Amendment, to form a Local
Revenue Sharing Board to undertake the activities specified in Section
18 of the Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Intergovernmental Agreements are allowed under the Urban
Cooperation Act of 1967, MCL 124.501, et seq.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board
of Commissioners authorize the Chairman of the Board, Michael Rae, to
sign the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of Calhoun County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Rae shall be Calhoun County’s
appointee to the Local Revenue Sharing Board pursuant to paragraph
3(a) of said Interlocal Agreement.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident, stated that the
public hearings conducted tonight were not posted down stairs, and
inquired how the hearings can be conducted without proper notification.
Mr. Berezonsky addressed the Committee of the Whole meeting, pointing
out that special meetings are supposed to be requested in writing by two
thirds of the Board’s members.
Mr. Berezonsky advised that he noted in reviewing the proposed FY
2010 budget for the county that one employee is making $24,000 in fringe
benefits, and stated that he would like to know what those fringe
benefits encompass.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Camp offered her condolences to the family of Jude Lonergan.
Comr. Camp advised that she went on a ride along with Deputy Rick
Sloan covering seven townships. Comr. Camp stated that it was
interesting, and that they checked out portable meth lab dumps. Comr.
Camp stated that it was surprising as one was dumped close to her home.
Comr. Todd advised that the first annual Thanksgiving dinner at South
Hill Academy was a success. Comr. Todd thanked Commissioner Haadsma for
his contribution and assistance. Comr. Todd stated that he looks forward
to seeing all the Commissioners there next year.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTING:
Res. 201-2009
“Motion by Comr. Haadsma, 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 $3,425,338.94 for the two {2}weeks ending November 25,
2009.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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