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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 4, 2006
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2006 in the
Commissioners' Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Bolger,
Miller, Moore, Segal, Solis, Strowbridge and Todd.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Personal Prayer was observed; followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Comr. Segal.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Bolger,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the May 4, 2006 agenda as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Ms. Pearl Gray-McWhorter, Battle Creek resident,
advised that she has been hospitalized three times this year, and
expressed her appreciation to the Burnham Brook Center for their
assistance and to Oaklawn Hospital staff for helping her walk again.
Ms. Gray-McWhorter advised that on her second trip to
the hospital she went to the emergency room and was advised that since
she had no broken bones and no blood that they were going to send her
home in an ambulance. Ms. Gray-McWhorter stated that she had vertigo,
and that the hospital did not want to hear that. Ms. Gray-McWhorter
pointed out that she is a senior citizen and that no senior citizen
should be treated in that manner.
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident,
advised that he attended the recent Park Trustees meeting and discovered
that the Road Commission will be receiving two percent of the gross sale
of alcohol from the Renaissance Festival.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 78-2006
“Motion by Comr. Bolger, supported by Comr. Segal,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the following May 4, 2006 Consent Agenda as
presented:
- Petitions, Communications, Reports:
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Notice of a public
hearing scheduled for April 18, 2006 regarding granting an
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Alro Steel
Corporation received from Battle Creek City. (Received and
placed on file, with a copy remitted to Equalization Director
David Lee) |
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Notice of a public
hearing scheduled for May 2, 2006 regarding granting an
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Recycling Fluid
Technologies received from Battle Creek City. (Received and
placed on file, with a copy remitted to Equalization Director
David Lee) |
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Resolution received
from Hillsdale County urging the United States Congress to fund
the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant law enforcement programs at
the authorized level of $1.1 Billion. (Referred to the
Legislative Liaisons, with a copy remitted to Sheriff Allen Byam) |
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Resolution received
from Van Buren County recommending the Michigan Legislature
pursue 9-1-1 funding that is reliable and equitable across
technology lines. (Referred to the Legislative Liaisons, with a
copy remitted to Emergency Telephone District Board Chairman
Allen Byam) |
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Resolutions
received from Tuscola County {1} supporting restoration of state
revenue sharing, and {2} supporting the Michigan Association of
Counties’ arguments in an Amicus Curiae Brief filed in the 46th
Circuit Trial Court vs. Crawford County et. al. (Referred to the
Legislative Liaisons, with a copy of {2} remitted to Circuit
Court Administrator Jeffrey Albaugh) |
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Notice of a public
hearing scheduled for May 8, 2006 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 David Lee) |
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Proclamation
received from Lenawee County designating May as Motorcycle
Awareness Month. (Received and placed on file) |
- Resolutions:
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Summit Pointe Board of
Directors Appointments |
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(Terms Expire March 31,
2009) |
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{a} |
John Bromley |
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{b} |
Brenda Minter |
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{c} |
Jeffrey Phillips |
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{d} |
Carl Word |
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
UNFINISHED AND OLD BUSINESS:
Amendment of Board Resolution 73-A-2006 -- Medical
Care Facility Millage Re-authorization Ballot Language
Chairman Miller stated that the ballot language
requires amendment to state the proposal as a question.
Res. 79-2006
“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Segal,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners amend EXHIBIT A of Resolution 73-A-2006 to state the
ballot proposal in the form of a question.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
Res. 79-A-2006
“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Moore,
adopt the following, as amended: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board
of Commissioners correct Resolution 73-A-2006, Paragraph No. 2, as
follows:
“The County Clerk is directed to publish notice of
the last day of registration and of the election as required by law
and take all other necessary actions to conduct the primary election;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Calhoun County
Board of Commissioners revise EXHIBIT A of Resolution 73-A-2006 as
follows:
Tax Limitation Proposal - Operating Millage
Renewal
(Calhoun County Medical Care Facility)
Shall the previously approved millage authorization
of Calhoun County for the benefit of the Calhoun County Medical Care
Facility in the amount of two thousand four hundred eighty-two
ten-thousandths (.2482) mills on each dollar ($0.2482 per $1000) of
taxable valuation upon real and tangible personal property in the
County of Calhoun, State of Michigan, which is about to expire, be
renewed and continued for a period of five (5) years, from 2008
through 2012, both inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to
continue operation of the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility? If
approved and levied, the requested millage would provide estimated
revenues to the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility of approximately
Seven Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($700,800),
when first levied in 2008.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller’s Report
FY 2006 Survey and Remonumentation Program County
Representative Agreement and Surveyor Agreements
Planning Consultant Jennifer Bomba presented the
agreements for the 2006 Survey and Remonumentation Program, advising
that the grant has been approved in the amount of $223,000 which will
allow for the monumentation of 245 corners this year. Ms. Bomba advised
that the agreements are the same as utilized in the previous years.
Res. 80-2006
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Bolger,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the FY 2006 Survey and Remonumentation Grant
Program County Representative Agreement between Calhoun County and
Carr & Associates Land Surveying; further, authorize the Board
Chairman to execute said Agreement on behalf of Calhoun County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
Res. 81-2006
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Bolger,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners approve the FY 2006 Survey and Remonumentation Grant
Program Surveyor Agreements {6} between Calhoun County and Kebs Inc.;
Frederick J. Cutcher, P.S.; Crane Land Surveying, P.C.; David R. Lohr
Land Surveying, Reynolds Heritage Land Surveying and Mapping, P.C. and
Carr & Associates Land Surveying; further, authorize the Board
Chairman to execute said Agreements on behalf of Calhoun County.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
2006 Supplemental Retirement Plan Amendment
Assistant County Administrator Wendee Woods presented
an amendment to the 2006 Supplemental Retirement Benefit approved on
April 6 to extend the eligibility for health insurance participation
through April 7, 2007. Ms. Woods advised that an employee is eligible to
participate in the group health insurance plan if the employee’s
employment was terminated as a result of retirement and at the time of
termination the employee was covered by the plan, had attained age 50,
had completed at least 10 years of service, and the sum of the
employee’s age and years of service was at least 75, and provided the
employee is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement which
provides for any type of health insurance coverage as a result of
retirement. Ms. Woods stated that employees meeting the eligibility
terms by April 7, 2007 will pay 100 percent of the group rate cost of
the retiree health insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Res. 82-2006
“Motion by Comr. Bolger, supported by Comr. Segal,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners amend the 2006 Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan to
allow employees to consider health insurance participation upon
retirement so long as they meet the requirements of County Policy No.
361, Section 1.A.1. - “Eligibility to Participate” by April 7, 2007
(ATTACHMENT A).”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
CITIZENS’ TIME:
Ms. Gray-McWhorter again addressed the abuse of a
senior citizen, advising that she has lost 90 pounds and everything that
she took with her to the hospital. Ms. Gray-McWhorter stated that when
she was escorted out of the hospital on April 17 the doctor signed her
out and attempted for three days to get her sign something stating that
she was his patient, however, she refused. Ms. Gray-McWhorter requested
the Board check into the matter to determine how a hospital can kick her
out.
Mr. Berezonsky inquired whether Captain Matt Saxton
has the authority to issue legal opinions for the county. Mr. Berezonsky
advised that Capt. Saxton contacted the Marengo Township Supervisor
regarding the Township’s noise ordinance and provided his legal opinion
that the ordinance does not pertain to the county. Mr. Berezonsky stated
that he would like a legal opinion regarding why township ordinances do
not apply to the county.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Segal announced that this Saturday is the
Annual Junior League Festival Day commencing at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:
Res. 83-2006
“Motion by Comr. Segal, supported by Comr. Todd,
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 $442,465.94 for the week of April 11, 2006;
further, approve payment of the list of claims against the county in
the total amount of $579,190.27 for the week of April 18, 2006; and
finally, approve payment of the list of claims against the county in
the total amount of $756,514.46 for the week of April 25, 2006.”
Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Comr. Todd announced that this year’s Future Leaders
Award Program is May 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Urban League
in Battle Creek. Comr. Todd advised that he shall be honoring the top
achievers in social studies and government. Comr. Todd stated that
donations for the event can be made to the Battle Creek Community
Foundation.
CLOSED SESSION:
Res. 84-2006
“Motion by Comr. Bolger, supported by Comr. Segal,
adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners meet in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
pending litigation with legal counsel.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
The Board met in Closed Session commencing at 7:26
p.m. until 7:55 p.m. with Attorney Len Hickey of Hickey & Combs, Human
Resource Coordinator Jennifer Bucienski, Assistant County Administrator
Wendee Woods, County Administrator/Controller Greg Purcell, Corporation
Counsel Nancy Mullett and Deputy Clerk Mary Lou Barrett present.
OPEN SESSION -- RECESS:
The Board reconvened in Open Session and recessed at
7:55 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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