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Board of
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CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 1, 2004
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2004 in the Commissioners'
Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Austin, Ivey, Miller, Moore, Segal and
Strowbridge. Excused: Comr. Frederick.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Personal Prayer was observed; followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Comr. Ivey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDENDUM:
“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve
the April 1, 2004 agenda and addendum as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Alcohol Awareness Month Proclamation
Res. 55-2004
“Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Moore, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following
proclamation:
WHEREAS, alcohol is a factor in the four leading causes of death
among persons ages 10 -24; motor-vehicle crashes, unintentional
injuries, homicide and suicide; and
WHEREAS, approximately 9.7 million current drinkers in the United
States are between the ages of 12-20; and
WHEREAS, alcohol is most frequently used drug by high-school
seniors; and
WHEREAS, young people begin drinking, on average, at 13 years of
age; and
WHEREAS, young people who begin drinking before age 15 are four
times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin
drinking at age 21; and
WHEREAS, alcohol abuse is linked to as many as two-thirds of all
sexual assaults and date rapes of teens and college students and is a
major factor in unprotected sex among youth, increasing their risk of
contracting HIV or other transmitted diseases; and
WHEREAS, A Press Conference will be held on April 14 in
collaboration with the Calhoun County Under Age Drinking Prevention
Forum; and a Media Campaign, “Save A Life - End Underage Drinking”
will take place throughout the month of April to bring awareness to
the harm caused by under aged drinking in our community; and
WHEREAS, MADD members will speak at local schools regarding risks
of underage drinking throughout the month; and
WHEREAS, High school and KCC SADD Chapters will hold events at
their schools to educate fellow students about underage drinking and
other destructive behaviors; and
WHEREAS, A display will travel throughout the community providing
information; and
WHEREAS, Vendor education will take place for retailers and
servers; and
WHEREAS, SAC will provide schools with a letter for parents and
information for students to make them aware of underage drinking and
the law as prom and graduation events will soon be taking place; and
WHEREAS, The Faith Community will include underage drinking
materials in their bulletins and will address their congregation
regarding underage drinking; and
NOW THEREFORE, The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims that April 2004 is Alcohol Awareness Month in Calhoun
County. We also call upon all citizens, parents, youth, governmental
agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and workplaces,
hospitals, and schools in Calhoun County to support efforts that will
reduce and prevent underage drinking in our community.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 56-2004
“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the following April 1, 2004 Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Petitions, Communications, Reports:
(1) Resolutions received from Newaygo County {1} requesting the
State review the court funding process and {2} opposing collection
of State minimum fees. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons, with a
copy remitted to Court Administrators Jeffery Albaugh, Michelle Hill
and Michael Boltz)
(2) Resolution received from Lenawee County opposing Senate Bill
217 {Revision of the Michigan Drain Code}. (Referred to the
Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to Drain Commissioner
Blaine Van Sickle)
(3) Notice of a public hearing scheduled for March 18, 2004
regarding granting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to
former Wattles Park Junior High School received from Emmett
Township. (Received and placed on file, with a copy remitted to
Equalization Director Richard Gruber)
(4) Notice of a public hearing scheduled for April 12, 2004
regarding granting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to
Jorgensen Steel Machining & Fabrication, Inc. received from Tekonsha
Village. (Received and placed on file, with a copy remitted to
Equalization Director Richard Gruber)
(5) Copy of the Application For Permit to Drill filed with the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality received from Farmers
Oil and Gas, LLC. (Received and placed on file)
(6) Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of
Apportionments for Carter Bowers Intercounty Drain received from
Drain Commissioner Blaine Van Sickle. (Received and placed on file)
B. Resolutions:
(1) Purchasing Policy Review Workshop Creation/Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners create
the Purchasing Policy Review Workshop comprised of Commissioners
Miller, Strowbridge and Segal, Bradley Wilcox and James Latham to
update County Purchasing Policy No. 405 and evaluate options for
addressing purchasing issues related to local preference for county
suppliers. The workshop shall commence on April 1, 2004 and shall be
dissolved as of December 31, 2004.
(2) Emergency Telephone District Board Appointment
{a} Michael C. Olson -- Marshall City Representative (Replacing Ronald Ivey)
(3) Remonumentation Program Grant Administrator Appointment
{a} Jennifer Bomba (Replacing Barbara Mason)”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP REPORTS:
Employee Recognition and Relations Committee
Comr. Segal requested Chairman Austin draw the winning name for the
month of April, and announced that the employee for April is Steven
Keller whose birthday is today. Comr. Segal advised that Commissioner
Miller is sponsoring the lunch at Applebees.
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller’s Report
Family Health Center Senior Millage Dental Reimbursement
Recommendation
Senior Services Director Angela Wiseley advised that she is
presenting the recommendation for change in the manner of reimbursement
as there had not been a quorum in attendance at the last Senior Millage
Allocation Committee, however, that she contacted the members and they
support her recommendation. Ms. Wiseley stated that the change in
reimbursement will allow for payment of actual dental costs as listed in
the Family Health Center’s fee schedule which will reduce the Senior
Service Department’s staff time for calculating multiple unit rates for
reimbursement.
Res. 57-2004
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the
following, as amended: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the First Amendment to the 2004 Senior Millage
Service Provider Agreement between Family Health Center of Battle Creek
and Calhoun County to allow for payment of service reimbursement of
actual dental costs as listed in the Center’s Fee Schedule plus a ten
{10} percent administration fee, as recommended by the Senior Services
Director; further, authorize the Board Chairman to execute said
Amendment on behalf of Calhoun County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 6 (Comrs. Moore, Segal, Strowbridge, Austin,
Ivey and Miller)
Excused - 1 (Comr. Frederick)
Motion CARRIED
Interim Juvenile Home Director Compensation
County Administrator/Controller Greg Purcell requested the Board
concur with his appointment of Brent Cole as Interim Juvenile Home
Director and authorize increase of Mr. Cole’s salary to Step 1 of Range
8 effective February 27 when Mr. Cole assumed the Director’s duties.
Res. 58-2004
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Miller, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners concur
with the County Administrator/Controller’s appointment of Brent Cole as
Interim Juvenile Home Director and authorize increase of Mr. Cole’s
salary to Step 1 of Range 8 effective February 27, 2004 until such time
as a Juvenile Home Director is hired.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 6 (Comrs. Segal, Strowbridge, Austin, Ivey,
Miller and Moore)
Excused - 1 (Comr. Frederick)
Motion CARRIED
E 9-1-1 Video Bid Award
Mr. Purcell stated that the Emergency Telephone District Board
recommends bid award to Lawrence Productions, Inc. to produce an
educational video regarding the E 9-1-1 Centralized Dispatch Center. Mr.
Purcell advised that funding for the video will come from the Interlocal
Agreement with the PSAPs; further, that the ballot issue will be coming
before the Board with a public hearing on May 6 and for Board action at
the May 20 Board Meeting.
Mr. Purcell recognized Marshall Asst. Fire Chief Terry Travis to
address the request for qualifications {R.F.Q.} process. Asst. Chief
Travis advised that R.F.Q.s were sent to 16 vendors and 2 bids were
received. Based upon the evaluation of the committee consisting of
Marshall Police Chief Michael Olson, E 9-1-1 Coordinator Robert Muladore
and himself, Lawrence Productions, Inc. received a higher evaluation for
the better product and was 40 percent lower in their bid.
Comr. Miller stated that he recognizes that there is a certain amount
of education that needs to be done when the county is going to ask for a
millage increase, however, that he wonders whether all the other options
which might be available at a lower cost have been exhausted; i.e.,
television, radio.
Res. 59-2004
“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Moore, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners award
the bid {RFQ# 105-04} for the development of an informational video for
the proposed E 9-1-1 Centralized Communications Dispatch Center in an
amount not to exceed $15,000 to Lawrence Productions, Inc. of Galesburg,
Michigan, and authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase
order in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to Lawrence Productions, Inc.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 6 (Comrs. Strowbridge, Austin, Ivey, Miller,
Moore and Segal)
Excused - 1 (Comr. Frederick)
Motion CARRIED
Teen Parent Program Multi-Year Agreement Extension
Mr. Purcell advised that extension of the Multi-Year Agreement is
required to provide funding for the Teen Parent Program. Mr. Purcell
stated that the agreement is for $162,483.30. Mr. Purcell advised that
there were some legal issues addressed in September of which not all
were resolved, however, that the Health Department has received formal
notice to execute the agreement or lose the funding.
Res. 60-2004
“Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve
the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency Multi-Year Extension
(TP-01-13001-4) for the Teen Parent Program for the period of October 1,
2003 through September 30, 2004; further, authorize the Health
Department to execute the Multi-Year Extension on behalf of Calhoun
County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 6 (Comrs. Austin, Ivey, Miller, Moore, Segal
and Strowbridge)
Excused - 1 (Comr. Frederick)
Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Battle Creek resident, advised that he read in
the newspaper that the Sheriff Department is considering a law
enforcement services agreement with Pennfield Township. Mr. Berezonsky
addressed the county’s hiring freeze and financial constraints, and
stated that he believes for the Sheriff Department to contract services
sets a bad precedent.
Mr. Berezonsky further questioned why county vehicles are parked in
private driveways.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Miller stated that he hopes everyone enjoyed the revelry of St.
Patrick’s Day. Comr. Miller advised that in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day is
a religious holiday in remembrance of Saint Patrick and the pubs are not
open. Comr. Miller advised that as an Irish-American he remembers of
works of the Irish immigrants that came into this country; i.e., the
building of the railroads; and the continuing struggle of those in
Ireland.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:
Res. 61-2004
“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve
payment of the lists of claims against the county in the total amounts
of $76,449.60 and $370,002.22 for the week of March 16, 2004; further,
approve payment of the lists of claims against the county in the total
amounts of $601,855.58 and $51,640.71 for the week of March 23, 2004.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 6 (Comrs. Ivey, Miller, Moore, Segal,
Strowbridge and Austin)
Excused - 1 (Comr. Frederick)
Motion CARRIED
RECESS:
The Board recessed at 7:26 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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