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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 5, 2004
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:03 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2004 in the Commissioners'
Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Austin, Frederick, Miller, Moore, Segal
and Strowbridge. Excused: Comr. Ivey.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Personal Prayer was observed; followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Comr. Moore.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve
the August 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 July 1, 2004, the July 9, 2004, and the July 15, 2004 minutes as
presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Special Tribute to the Homer Trojans
Chairman Austin read, and along with Commissioner Frederick and
Treasurer Ann Petredean, presented the following tribute to Homer Trojan
Coach Scott Salow and Team Members Dan Holcomb, Ryan Thurston, Brandon
Gibson and Josh Collmenter.
Res. 133-2004
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Frederick, resolved by
the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following
Special Tribute:
LET IT BE KNOWN, that at this time it is the privilege of the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners to recognize and heartily
congratulate the Homer Baseball Team, the Division III State Champions
for 2004; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2004 in Battle Creek’s Bailey Park, C.O. Brown
Stadium, the Homer Trojans defeated Shepherd 5-1 in the Division
Finals to finish their amazing season 38-0; and
WHEREAS, not only did these young men complete the 2004 season
undefeated, it is very likely they became the only unbeaten champions
in the history of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA
records being incomplete); and
WHEREAS, the members of this outstanding team not only played a
perfect baseball season, they also managed to excel in the classroom
as well; and
WHEREAS, the 2004 Victory is the first time in Homer’s history that
the Trojans have won a Division Championship making themselves not
only a source of local pride, but for the entire County as well; and
WHEREAS, not only was the Baseball Team honored for their
outstanding season, their coach, Scott Salow, has also been
appropriately named the Coach of the Year for Division III.
THEREFORE, IN RECOGNITION OF THE HOMER TROJANS, and their
outstanding Coach, Scott Salow, the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners join with the entire county and do hereby congratulate
and honor the 2004 Homer Trojans and wish them well in all their
future endeavors.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
Coach Salow presented the Board with a Team autographed baseball and
advised that the Team also received the Good Sportsmanship Award for the
Region.
Upcoming Wedding Congratulations to Board Videographer Chip Ousley
Chairman Austin congratulated Chip Ousley on his upcoming wedding to
Amber and presented him with a card on behalf of the Board.
ELECTED/APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS’ COMMENTS:
Sheriff Allen Byam announced that the Sheriff Department has received
a preliminary report from the National Commission of Health Care
advising that the Jail shall receive a Certificate of Accreditation.
Sheriff Byam introduced Mr. Terry Arnold of Correctional Medical
Services (C.M.S.), and thanked him and C.M.S. for this accomplishment.
Sheriff Byam stated that he is very pleased and advised that the
Certificate shall be displayed in the administrative section of the
Department.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS CONTINUED:
2003 County Audit Presentation
Rehmann Robson, C.P.A.s Auditor David Fisher advised that the report
reflects a clean opinion of the county’s FY 2003 financial statements
without exception or qualifications. Mr. Fisher stated that the report
is different this year because of GASB No. 34 implementation which
involved a new reporting model and took a lot of work from the Finance
and other departments. Mr. Fisher advised that if more information
regarding GASB No. 34 is desired, either he or Mr. Latham may be
contacted.
Mr. Fisher addressed general fund revenues and expenditures pointing
out that there had been an excess of $538,442 in revenues over
expenditures, which left an ending fund balance of $3,661,293 available
for carry over. Mr. Fisher advised that the fund balance amounts to
approximately 10 percent of total operations, which is within the
county’s policy of keeping 8 to 12 percent.
Mr. Fisher addressed other funds and the types of activity in
business and governmental columns. Mr. Fisher advised that the county
has total net capital assets of $32 Million.
Comr. Moore inquired where the park lands are accounted for within
the report. Mr. Fisher responded that the parks are included in the
$1,219,557 amount on Page No. 48.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 134-2004
“Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Segal, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the following August 5, 2004 Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Petitions, Communications, Reports:
(1) Communication received from Otsego County regarding the
funding dispute between the Counties of Otsego, Crawford, Kalkaska
and the Unified 46th Circuit Trial Court. (Referred to the
Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to Court Administrators
Jeffrey Albaugh, Michelle Hill and Michael Boltz)
(2) Resolution received from Midland County supporting a change
in the summer tax collection for county general fund operating
millage. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted
to Treasurer Ann Petredean)
(3) Notice of Opportunity to Comment on possible rate alteration
for the customers of Centurytel of Upper Michigan, Inc., Centurytel
of Northern Michigan, Inc., Centurytel of Michigan, Inc, and
Centurytel Midwest - Michigan, Inc. received from the Michigan
Public Service Commission. (Received and placed on file, with a copy
remitted to E 9-1-1 Coordinator Robert Muladore)
(4) Resolutions received from St. Joseph and Wexford Counties
supporting House Joint Resolution Y {Guarantee of State Revenue
Sharing}. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons)
(5) Copy of a communication remitted to Mr. Doug Wildt, Homer
resident, received from the Michigan Department of Agriculture
requesting a completed copy of the Manure Management System Plan for
his dairy farm. (Received and placed on file)
(6) Resolution received from Washtenaw County supporting the Drug
Fair Pricing Act and the Great Lakes Alliance For Affordable Drugs
Act. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons)
(7) Resolution received from Bay County supporting the
Prescription Drug Plan scheduled to be effective in 2006. (Referred
to the Legislative Liaisons)”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP/BOARD REPORTS:
Employee Recognition and Relations Committee
Committee Chairperson Segal advised that lunch this month is
sponsored by Commissioner Ivey at Kate’s Diner in Marshall and requested
Chairman Austin draw the winner. Comr. Segal announced the winner to be
Rachel Knight of the Prosecutor’s Office whose birthday was
August 2.
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller’s Report
2004 Senior Millage Funding Reallocation Recommendation
Senior Services Manager Angela Wiseley addressed the rebidding of
unallocated funding policy approved by the Board in December 2003 and
advised that the Senior Services Department hosted a mid-year request
for proposals for unbid funding. Ms. Wiseley recommended a total award
of $41,041.
Res. 135-2004
“Motion by Comr. Miller, supported by Comr. Strowbridge, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the 2004 Senior Millage Reallocation Funding Recommendation
{RFP #110-04}in the total amount of $41,041, as recommended by the
Senior Services Manager; further, authorize the Senior Services
Manager to prepare agreements with the Community Action Agency in the
amount of $13,125, Legal Services in the amount of $5,000, Lifespan in
the amount of $1,900, the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center in the
amount of $11,016, and the Volunteer Center in the amount of $10,000
for the signature of the Board Chairman on behalf of Calhoun County.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Miller, Moore, Segal, Strowbridge,
Austin and Frederick) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Ivey) |
Motion CARRIED
Health Department Fee Increases
Health Director Heidi Oberlin stated that the fee increases are to
cover the cost of the product, staff time and administration. Ms.
Oberlin advised that the Hepatitis B and Varicella vaccines for the
Student Health Center are two new vaccines that the Department shall be
offering to meet minimum program requirements for all state funded
adolescent teen centers.
Res. 136-2004
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Miller, resolved by the
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following:
RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve
the fee for TB skin testing from $5 to $10, effective September 1,
2004; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the fees for PPV23 (Pneumonia vaccine) to $29
per dose and Meningococcal vaccine to $72 per dose, effective
immediately; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the fee of $25.00 for Hepatitis B vaccine and
$75.00 for Varicella at the Student Health Center (SHC), effective
immediately.”
Comr. Segal inquired how many people shall actually be paying for
the vaccines. Ms. Oberlin responded that the Department has no idea
how many people will acquire the vaccines at the Student Health
Center, however, advised that the Department does receive calls for
the Meningococcal vaccine at this time of the year. Ms. Oberlin stated
that she is not sure how many will acquire the pneumonia vaccine. Comr.
Segal stated that she is concerned that the fee increases shall hurt
access to the vaccines and affect the county’s ability to provide
service to those who cannot afford to pay. Ms. Oberlin advised that
most of the vaccines the Department offers are provided for free.
Comr. Frederick inquired whether the vaccines offered at the
Student Health Center shall be offered in the eastern side of the
county. Ms. Oberlin responded no, advising that the Department does
not provide those vaccines at other sites because the program is
provided by a state grant for the Battle Creek Central High School.
Comr. Frederick requested a listing of when and where such vaccines
shall be offered.
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Moore, Segal, Strowbridge, Austin,
Frederick and Miller) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Ivey) |
Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Battle Creek resident, questioned how the
county depreciates its buildings.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Frederick announced that the Black History Family Reunion in
Albion is August 13 and 14 in Holland Park and encouraged everyone to
attend.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:
Res. 137-2004
“Motion by Comr. Strowbridge, supported by Comr. Frederick, 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 $412,553.88 for the week of July 16, 2004; further, approve
payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount
of $819,605.87 for the week of July 20, 2004; finally, approve payment
of the list of claims against the county in the total amount of
$360,749.42 for the week of July 27, 2004.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Segal, Strowbridge, Austin,
Frederick, Miller and Moore) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Ivey) |
Motion CARRIED
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Comr. Moore announced that August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at
Cereal City USA is the Battle Creek International Festival which shall
have food and performances. Comr. Moore encouraged everyone to attend.
Asst. County Administrator Wendee Woods announced that the Calhoun
County Fair is August 15 through August 21.
RECESS:
The Board recessed at 7:48 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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