Board of Commissioners Minutes

CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 3, 2003

The Organizational Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2003 in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.

Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Austin, Frederick, Ivey, Miller, Moore, Segal and Strowbridge.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Comr. Moore.

Invocation was given by Reverend John Boyd.

Clerk Anne Norlander administered the Oath of Office to all Board Members.

Comr. Miller nominated Comr. Marvin Austin. Clerk Norlander inquired whether there were any further nominations. No other nominations were offered.

A Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners close nominations for the Office of Chairperson of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners for 2003 and 2004.

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

A Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners unanimously elect Marvin B. Austin Chairman of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners for 2003 and 2004.

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

Clerk Norlander administered the Oath of Office to Chairman Austin.

A Motion by Comr. Austin, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners close nominations for the Office of Vice Chairperson of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners for 2003.

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

A Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners unanimously elect Barbara A. Frederick Vice Chairperson of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners for 2003.

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

Clerk Norlander administered the Oath of Office to Vice Chairperson Frederick.

Chairman Austin thanked the Clerk for opening the meeting and the Board Members for supporting him.

Comr. Segal noted duplication of Section 16.1.

A Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the 2003 Board Rules, as corrected.

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

Chairman Austin, along with Family Court Administrator Michael Boltz and Supervisor Mary Jo Petroshus, presented the tribute to Ms. Burch and her family.

A Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Frederick, resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following tribute:

WHEREAS, BEVERLY BURCH has tendered her resignation as Juvenile Probation Officer for the Thirty-Seventh Judicial Circuit Court - Family Division after serving the Court for over Twenty-Three {23} Years; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch has provided dedicated service to the children and families of Calhoun County, serving most of those years within the eastern half of the county; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch has always conducted herself as a caring professional by maintaining the difficult balance of providing enforcement, structure and discipline while, at the same time, providing encouragement, motivation, support and caring to the young people and the families she served; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch has constantly gone beyond the duties of her position, becoming a role model, substitute parent, big sister and/or mentor to those she served; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch' s management skills made it possible for needed services to be put in place to make many of her client' s lives brighter and more productive; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch' s genuine efforts to support the schools, churches and police agencies within her area of coverage have contributed greatly toward making these communities better places; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Burch will be greatly missed by her clients, members of her support system, the Court and her co-workers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners that BEVERLY BURCH is hereby honored and thanked for her many years of dedicated service to Calhoun County and its citizens. We offer our best wishes for a healthy, happy and well deserved retirement.

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

Ms. Burch stated that she shall miss her co-workers and the children and families that she has worked with. Mr. Boltz advised that Beverly was tough but fair with her children and was patient realizing that characters are built day by day. Mr. Boltz stated that Beverly has been a credit to the Court, the county and the citizens.

A Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners appoint Donna Kolodica, Gloria Maichele and Jeffrey Albaugh to the Special Elections Scheduling Committee, with terms to expire December 31, 2004.

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

A Motion by Comr. Ivey, supported by Comr. Frederick, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the January 3, 2003 agenda as presented.

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

A Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the November 7, 2002 and November 21, 2002 minutes as presented.

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

A Motion by Comr. Ivey, supported by Comr. Frederick, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following January 3, 2003 Consent Agenda as presented:

Petitions, Communications, Reports:

(1) Resolution received from Ottawa County approving Zeeland Farm Services' Agricultural Processing Renaissance Zone Proposal. (Received and placed on file)

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

Vice Chairperson Frederick thanked Board Members for supporting her, and stated that when she was elected four terms ago she never came in with the idea of becoming Vice Chair. Vice Chairperson Frederick stated that she shall represent the citizens to the best of her ability. Vice Chairperson Frederick introduced her son, Douglas; and thanked Road Commissioner Veramay for standing up with her during her Oath of Office. Vice Chairperson Frederick stated that Mr. Veramay has been a good friend and supporter.

Comr. Segal thanked the residents of District 1, and recognized her husband, parents and Kenny Clevenger, a student of Springfield Middle School.

Chairman Austin thanked everyone who came to support the Board, and introduced his wife, Tracy; and his sons, Marcus and Martin. Chairman Austin thanked Rev. Boyd for giving invocation, and recognized Battle Creek City Commissioner Tony Walker. Chairman Austin further recognized State Representative Michael Nofs and thanked him for his ten years of service to the Board. Chairman Austin stated that he looks forward to Representative Nofs' representation at the state.

Representative Nofs thanked Chairman Austin for his remarks and stated that he has enjoyed working with all the Board Members.

A Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, 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 $13,919.19 for the week of December 17, 2002; further, approve payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount of $601,883.14 for the week of December 18, 2002.

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

The meeting recessed at 7:27 p.m at the call of the Chair.