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Board of
Commissioners Minutes
CALHOUN COUNTY
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 5, 2007
The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
convened at 7:02 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2007 in the Commissioners'
Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan.
Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Arnquist, Moore, Rae, Segal,
Solis and Todd. Excused: Comr. Bolger.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A Moment of Personal Prayer was observed; followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Comr. Solis.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDENDUM:
“Motion by Comr. Rae, supported by Comr. Moore, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the April 5, 2007 agenda and addendum as presented.”
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
Mr. Gardy Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident, noted within the
2006 final budget adjustments presented, expenditure adjustments listed
under the Public Safety business unit for Pennfield Township, Tekonsha
Township, and the Air National Guard. Mr. Berezonsky pointed out that
those line items are for private contractual agreements with the Sheriff
Department and stated that he does not believe the expenditures should
be expensed from General Fund monies.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Res. 44-2007
“Motion by Comr. Rae, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the following:
Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the
following April 5, 2007 Consent Agenda as presented:
- Petitions, Communications, Reports:
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Resolution received from Antrim
County supporting Christine Alwood for the Michigan Association
of Counties Board Member at Large. (Referred to the Legislative
Liaisons) |
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Notice of a public hearing
scheduled for March 12, 2007 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) |
- Resolutions:
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Metropolitan Planning
Commission Appointments |
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(Terms Expire December
31, 2008) |
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{a} |
Mike Rae – Replacing Betty Arnquist |
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{b} |
Rebecca Rocho – Replacing Alex
Cherney |
Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED
SPECIAL COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP/BOARD REPORTS:
Budget Committee
Committee Chairman Solis reported that the Committee met Monday,
April 2, and reviewed a salary survey for county non-union positions.
Comr. Solis advised that the consultant, Plante and Moran, recommended
that the survey be conducted every two to three years; however due to
financial conditions, the Committee recommends that the survey not be
prepared this year and that the survey be considered in the future.
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator/Controller’s Report
FY 2007-2008 Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Agreement
Family Court Administrator Michael Boltz advised that the grant
amount is the same as last year, and requested approval of the agreement
between Calhoun County and the State of Michigan. Mr. Boltz advised that
the funds shall be used to purchase a couple of scanners for the
Prosecutor’s Office that will interface with the CrimeCog software
program, drug testing supplies for all juveniles admitted to the
Juvenile Home and juveniles placed on probation, and some lap top
computers for use in the court room. Mr. Boltz further advised regarding
the ten percent local match, that the Court will charge back five
percent for administering the grant.
Res. 45-2007
“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Arnquist, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the FY 2007-2008 Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Agreement
between Calhoun County and the Michigan Department of Human Services
for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 in the amount
of $16,294, and authorize the County Administrator/Controller to
execute said Agreement on behalf of Calhoun County; further, authorize
the Finance Department to make any necessary budget adjustments
consistent with the Agreement.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Segal, Solis, Todd,
Arnquist, Moore and Rae) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Bolger) |
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Motion CARRIED |
FY 2006 Final Budget Adjustments
County Administrator/Controller Greg Purcell advised that the
adjustments are for a number of departments to ensure that expenditures
are balanced for the 2006 audit and that most are “clean up”
adjustments. Mr. Purcell advised that no additional expenditure from the
General Fund was required.
Res. 46-2007
“Motion by Comr. Arnquist, supported by Comr. Rae, adopt the
following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
approve the 2006 Final Budget Adjustments (ATTACHMENT A), as presented
by the Finance Department.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Solis, Todd, Arnquist,
Moore, Rae and Segal) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Bolger) |
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Motion CARRIED |
Remonumentation Fees Redistribution
Mr. Purcell advised that the four departments that receive
remonumentation funds were contacted and all agreed to the
redistribution.
Asst. Administrator Wendee Woods explained distribution of funds
under Public Act 345 of 1990 and the Board’s action of 1993 providing
for allocation of those funds, and requested that Board Resolution
459-1993 be rescinded and that the distribution of those funds be
established as proposed with the purpose of upgrading the G.I.S. system
and remonumentation expenditures. Ms. Woods advised that as of February
28 there is $63,863 in the fund balance.
Res. 47-2007
“Motion by Comr. Moore, supported by Comr. Arnquist, resolved by
the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopt the following:
WHEREAS, the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopted the
Remonumentation Plan for Calhoun County (Resolution 120-1992),
contingent upon sufficient revenue being generated by Public Act 345
of 1990 to allow for the completion of the items included in the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Public Act 345 of 1990 provided a funding mechanism for
county remonumentation plans by establishing an additional fee for
recording any instrument. Before January 1, 2013, the fee shall be
$4.00 ($2.00 being forwarded to the State Superfund for dispensation
among the implementing counties and $2.00 remaining within the
county’s general fund coffers); and
WHEREAS, the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopted
Resolution 459-1993 designating the allocation of the county funds
beginning January 1, 1994. One dollar ($1.00) generated by Public Act
345 of 1990 was earmarked for the Remonumentation Plan to be used to
supplement the state grant funds after the state monies have been
exhausted and the other dollar ($1.00) was divided equally between the
Equalization, Register of Deeds, Drain and Planning Departments of
Calhoun County for enhancement of services they provide in conjunction
with this grant; and
WHEREAS, the State Survey and Remonumentation Act was created in
order to coordinate and implement the monumentation and
remonumentation of property controlling corners in this state and
coordinate the establishment of geographic information systems; and
WHEREAS orderly, consistent remonumentation with standardized
markers would assist in the documentation and planning of roads and
utilities, the location of public and private property, the settlement
of ownership claims and disputes, and the provision of a central data
base containing information on counties and townships throughout the
state. Completion of the remonumentation system in a county would
enable the county to implement a computerized mapping system that
would include the precise location of roads, utilities, and property
lines; the corners would serve as the foundation for such a map.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners hereby rescinds Resolution 459-1993 and establishes the
following distribution for the additional recording fees in accordance
with Public Act 345 of 1990. Within Fund 245 (Calhoun County
Remonumentation), Activity 2425, the existing fund balance plus the
future revenue from one dollar ($1.00) of the county fee per recorded
document will be earmarked for the Remonumentation Plan and may be
used to supplement the state grant funds. The remaining future revenue
from one dollar ($1.00) of the county fee per recorded document, as
well as the current fund balance in Activity 2219 (Clerk), 2225
(Equalization), 2275 (Drain) and 2423 (Planning) will be combined into
Activity 2424 and utilized for upgrading, maintaining and managing the
Calhoun County’s geographic information system (GIS) and also for
authorized expenditures to enhance the remonumentation program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that expenditures from Fund 245 shall be
authorized in advance and under the control of the County
Administrator/Controller. One dollar ($1.00) from county fees shall
continue to be used in accordance with the Remonumentation Plan for
Calhoun County; the remaining one dollar ($1.00) from county fees
shall be used for operations and enhancements to the remonumentation
program and the geographic information system and two dollars ($2.00)
shall continue to be remitted to the State of Michigan. This change
shall become effective May 1, 2007.”
Mr. Purcell stated that GIS is a critical tool and that
redistribution of the funding shall move the county forward in
developing the base maps.
Comr. Rae advised that the proposal was discussed by the Budget
Committee, and that he supports redistribution of the funding. Comr. Rae
stated that the Budget Committee discussed the necessity and the wisdom
of reaching out to Battle Creek City, Battle Creek Unlimited and the
TIFAs to attempt to partner with them to get the GIS service in effect,
and inquired whether this shall be done. Chairwoman Segal responded Yes.
Comr. Moore advised that the Budget Committee also discussed
partnering with other communities and that this issue shall be a topic
of discussion at the county-wide summit.
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Todd, Arnquist,
Moore, Rae, Segal and Solis) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Bolger) |
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Motion CARRIED |
Increase of Part-Time Nurse Practitioner Position
Health Officer Dottie-Kay Bowersox introduced Nurse Practitioner Kim
Morris. Ms. Bowersox stated that increasing the position shall allow the
Health Department to become fully compliant with the Michigan Department
of Community Health Children’s Special Health Care Services Program. Ms.
Bowersox advised that there is the opportunity for the Department to
bill the state for that service.
Res. 48-2007
“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the
following, as amended: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners grant the Board of Health’s request to increase a .20
FTE nurse practitioner position within the Health Department to .40
FTE.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Arnquist, Moore, Rae,
Segal, Solis and Todd) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Bolger) |
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Motion CARRIED |
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:
Comr. Arnquist announced that Saturday, April 14, the Mayor of Battle
Creek will be signing a U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement at
12:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Square Mall by Penneys, becoming the tenth
city in Michigan to do so. Comr. Arnquist advised that there will be
exhibits and children activities and encouraged everyone to attend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairwoman Segal announced that the Board’s Strategic Planning
Session is April 13 and 14 commencing at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at
5:00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is Tuesday, April
17 and is the county’s Equalization Session.
Chairwoman Segal further announced that the county-wide summit is
Wednesday, April 25 at the Burnham Broom Center for all elected and
appointed officials.
CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:
Res. 49-2007
“Motion by Comr. Solis, 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 $665,068.15 for the week of March 13, 2007; further, approve
payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount
of $811,113.15 for the week of March 20, 2007; and finally, approve
payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount
of $407,278.34 for the week of March 27, 2007.”
| Roll call vote: |
Yes - 6 (Comrs. Moore, Rae, Segal,
Solis, Todd and Arnquist) |
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Excused - 1 (Comr. Bolger) |
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Motion CARRIED |
ADJOURNMENT:
The Board adjourned at 7:34 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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