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CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 5, 2004

The Organizational Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:03 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2004 in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.

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

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

A Moment of Personal Prayer was observed; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Comr. Strowbridge.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the January 5, 2004 agenda as presented.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the November 20, 2003 and the December 4, 2003 minutes as presented.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Election of Vice Chairperson

Comr. Segal nominated Comr. Benjamin Miller. Comr. Strowbridge supported the nomination. Chairman Austin inquired whether there were any further nominations. No other nominations were offered. Chairman Austin closed nominations for the Office of Vice Chairperson.

Res. 1-2004

“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners elect Benjamin A. Miller Vice Chairman of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners for 2004.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 5 (Comrs. Segal, Strowbridge, Austin, Frederick and Miller) Excused - 2 (Comrs. Ivey and Moore) Motion CARRIED

Chairman Austin thanked Comr. Frederick for her work as 2003 Vice Chairperson.

Adoption of Board Rules

Res. 2-2004

“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the 2004 Board Rules as presented.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 5 (Comrs. Strowbridge, Austin, Frederick, Miller and Segal) Excused - 2 (Comrs. Ivey and Moore) Motion CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA:

Res. 3-2004

“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following January 5, 2004 Consent Agenda as presented:

A. Petitions, Communications, Reports:

(1) Resolution received from Isabella County opposing the elimination of funding for MSU Extension. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to Extension Director Rita Klavinski)

(2) Resolution received from Ottawa County supporting submission to the electorate of the proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution as set forth in Senate Joint Resolution E. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons)”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

County Administrator/Controller’s Report

Veterans Affairs Committee Bylaws Adoption

Asst. County Administrator Wendee Woods introduced Veterans Affairs Committee Co-Chairmen Philip Savage and Delbert Turner.

Committee Chairman Savage advised that the Committee received a lot of help in preparing the bylaws from General Counsel Nancy Mullett.

Res. 4-2004

“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Committee Bylaws as presented.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 5 (Comrs. Austin, Frederick, Miller, Segal and Strowbridge) Excused - 2 (Comrs. Ivey and Moore) Motion CARRIED

Janitorial Supplies Bid Award

Administrative Services Director Bradley Wilcox advised that the bids represent cleaning supplies and chemicals primarily for the jail, and recommended bid award to D & D Maintenance of Albion.

Res. 5-2004

“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Frederick, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners award the bid {RFP# 18-03} for janitorial supplies for the Calhoun County Correctional Facility, the Toeller Building, the County Building and the Juvenile Home to D & D Maintenance of Albion; further, authorize the Board Chairman to execute a three {3} year Agreement with D & D Maintenance for an amount estimated at $186,000.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 5 (Comrs. Frederick, Miller, Segal, Strowbridge and Austin) Excused - 2 (Comrs. Ivey and Moore) Motion CARRIED

COMMISSIONERS' TIME:

Comr. Frederick stated that she appreciated the opportunity to be the Vice Chairperson for 2003 and work under an expert like Chairman Austin. Comr. Frederick thanked Chairman Austin for his guidance last year, and advised that she would be happy to serve in that capacity again.

CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:

Res. 6-2004

“Motion by Comr. Frederick, supported by Comr. Miller, 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 $620,631.36 for the week of December 16, 2003; further, approve payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount of $40,937.28 for the week of December 18, 2003.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 5 (Comrs. Miller, Segal, Strowbridge, Austin and Frederick) Excused - 2 (Comrs. Ivey and Moore) Motion CARRIED

RECESS:

The meeting recessed at 7:15 p.m at the call of the Chair.

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