MECOSTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 3, 2014 Chair Jerry Williams called the day session of the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners to order at 10:00 A.M. in Commission Room 102 of the County Courthouse. All those present stood and recited the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag. Commissioners present on roll call: Jerry Williams, William Routley, Marilynn Vargo, Linda Howard, Ray Steinke, Art Adleman and Eric O’Neil. Others present: Paul Bullock, County Controller and Marcee Purcell, Mecosta County Clerk. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF AGENDA – ADDITIONS: R. Steinke moved to approve the Agenda as presented. W. Routley seconded; motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M. Vargo moved to approve the March 20, 2014 Board Minutes as presented. R. Steinke seconded; motion carried. PUBLIC MATTERS & COMMENTS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT On roll call vote Ashley Adams received 4 votes; Tom Sundquist received 3 votes. Ashley Adams will fill the balance of Mike Gingrich’s term on the Planning Commission (through 12/31/2015). SCHEDULED APPEARANCE: Linda VanGills, District #10 Health Director, appeared before the Board and introduced Trevor Older. Trevor is covering food service and restaurant inspections for Mecosta County. Linda continued with the 2013 Annual Report for District Health Department #10. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 BALLOT PROPOSAL: 9-1-1 SURCHARGE RENEWAL R. Steinke moved to adopt the Meceola Central Dispatch Authority’s 9-1-1 surcharge renewal ballot language to place on the August 5, 2014 Primary Election ballot. A. Adleman seconded; roll call vote 7 yeas, 0 nays; motion carried. Page 1 6.2 COUNTY ADVISORY TAX LIMITATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT M. Vargo nominated James Colburn for the at-large member to sit on the County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee. With no other nominations, M. Vargo moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for James Colburn. A. Adleman seconded; motion carried. 6.3. ANNUAL DRAIN REPORT Jackie Fitzgerald, Mecosta County Drain Commissioner, appeared before the Board and presented the 2013 Annual Drain Report. Jackie informed the Board the Special Drain Committee Meeting scheduled for today at 1:30 has been cancelled. Finally, Jackie requested permission to fill the Deputy Drain Commissioner vacancy. L. Howard so moved. A. Adleman seconded; motion carried. A. Adleman moved that the Mecosta County Drain Commissioner 2013 Annual Report be accepted and placed on file. W. Routley seconded; roll call vote 7 yeas, 0 nays; motion carried. FINANCIAL MATTERS: Listed Vouchers – E. O’Neil moved to pay the pre-approved vouchers in the amount of $411,243.12 and approve and pay non-approved vouchers in the amount of $48,515.97. R. Steinke seconded; roll call vote 7 yeas, 0 nays; motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: R. Steinke reported attending Region 8, MAC Conference, Road Commission Meeting, District 10 Meeting, Millbrook Township Meeting, Finance Committee, Sheriff & Jail Committee and today’s Commission Meeting. M. Vargo reported attending MAC Conference, Morgue Meeting, Road Commission Meeting and today’s Commission Meeting. A. Adleman reported attending Town & Gown Meeting, Big Rapids Township and today’s Commission Meeting. W. Routley reported attending MAC Conference, Finance Committee, Community Corrections, Sheriff & Jail Committee, Road Commission Meeting and today’s Commission Meeting. L. Howard reported attending MAC Conference, Road Commission Meeting, Michigan WORKS! Meeting, Drain Commission Meeting, Sheriff & Jail Committee and today’s Commission Meeting. Sheriff & Jail: L. Howard moved that the Sheriff be authorized to fill a road patrol vacancy. M. Vargo seconded; motion carried. Page 2 L. Howard moved that Community Corrections be authorized to hire a temporary employee at $13.41/hour while the current part-time employee is off on FMLA, with additional budget costs of approximately $1,000. M. Vargo seconded; roll call vote 7 yeas, 0 nays; motion carried. E. O’Neil reported attending MAC Conference, Finance Committee, DDA Meeting and today’s Commission Meeting. J. Williams reported attending MAC Conference, Road Commission Meeting, District 10 Meeting, Township Supervisor Meeting, Finance Committee and today’s Commission Meeting. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Paul Bullock reported on the following:  County Clerk is requesting permission to sign a Grant Agreement with the State for new QVF computer equipment. W. Routley so moved. L. Howard seconded; motion carried.  Paul is working with Tim Moslener finalizing specs on tablets for the Board and hopes to bring in a sample and more information to the next Board Meeting. PUBLIC MATTERS & COMMENTS: Gary Swier, Martiny Township resident, appeared before the Board to inform them of current happenings with the Horsehead Lake Association. Karen Hahn, Register of Deeds, appeared before the Board to give an update on the Remonumentation Grant/Program with the State of Michigan. MISCELLANEOUS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None COMMUNICATIONS, MINUTES & REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS: M. Vargo moved to accept and place on file Minutes & Reports #1-7 and Resolutions #1-6. R. Steinke seconded; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: R. Steinke moved to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting or call of the Chair. M. Vargo seconded; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 A.M. ____________________________________________ Marcee M. Purcell, Mecosta County Clerk and Clerk for the Board of Commissioners __________________________________________ Jerry Williams, Chair Mecosta County Board of Commissioners Page 3