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Board of Commissioners MinutesCALHOUN COUNTY PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 19, 2007 The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:03 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2007 in the Athens Public High School Library, 300 East Holcomb Street, Athens, Michigan. Roll Call: Present: Comrs. Arnquist, Bolger, Moore, Rae, Segal, Solis and Todd. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: A Moment of Silent Prayer was observed; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Comr. Rae. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CITIZENS’ TIME: Athens School Board Member Eric Tobin thanked the Commission on behalf of the School Board and the citizens of Athens for conducting its meeting in Athens. Expand Program students discussed the effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and urged the Board to approve an indoor smoking prohibition policy for Calhoun County. CONSENT AGENDA:
PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS: County Administrator/Controller’s Report FY 2007 Housing Rehabilitation Program Agreements and Program Guidelines Planning Consultant Jennifer Bomba advised that in December 2006 the Board conducted a public hearing to determine whether the county should apply for Community Development Block Grant funding to continue the Housing Rehabilitation Program, which was authorized. The county has been awarded $255,500. Ms. Bomba requested approval of the Grant Agreement, the Program Guidelines and an Agreement with the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan (C.A.A.) to administer the Program. Ms. Bomba stated that the C.A.A. has previously administered the Program and has done an excellent job. C.A.A. C.E.O. Nancy Macfarlane stated that the Agency is appreciative of working with the county. Ms. Macfarlane advised that the Agency also does community block grant work with St. Joseph County and the City of Battle Creek.
Comr. Moore inquired how many homes were repaired in 2006. Ms. Bomba responded that for the FY 2005-2006 grant year the Road Commission did not request the full amount of grant funding, only $100,000, which provided for three full rehabilitations and one emergency repair. Ms. Bomba advised that this year there shall be seven full rehabilitations and provision for two emergency repairs. Comr. Rae inquired what kind of relationship the Planning Department has with Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Bomba responded that the Department does not have a relationship with Habitat for Humanity, that the C.A.A. works with a number of such organizations. Ms. Macfarlane advised that the C.A.A. has the largest housing program in Calhoun County and partners with two other housing organizations in the county including Habitat for Humanity. Comr. Arnquist advised that she shall abstain from voting as she is a member of the C.A.A. Board.
June 2007 Financial Statements Interim Finance Director Pam Kline reported that the statements show expenditures exceeding revenues by $3,657,971. Ms. Kline advised that as of June, activity should be at the targeted budget level of 50 percent. Revenues continue to “run” below at 38.08 percent and expenditures are closer to the budget target at 47.45 percent. Ms. Kline advised that $1.6 Million from the Revenue Sharing Fund was transferred to the General Fund in June. Ms. Kline continued that the department heads have been requested to advise if they have any budget concerns, and advised that she has received no bad news. Ms. Kline advised that Mr. Boltz advised that the Child Care Fund is “running” below the budgeted level. Chairwoman Segal inquired why there have been cash flow problems. Ms. Kline responded “Because of the property tax revenue shift,” explaining that the property tax revenue will not be received until the final quarter. County Administrator/Controller Greg Purcell advised that he talked with Standard, Poor and Moodys, and the county’s bond rating will at a minimum stay the same and may go higher. Comr. Rae inquired what the county’s rating is presently. Mr. Purcell responded “A-3 for limited obligations and AAA for full obligations.” Hiring of Senior Services Manager Comr. Solis advised that he participated in the interview process, and that after the first interview the selection committee wanted to hire Karla Fales “hands down.” Comr. Solis stated that Ms. Fales is very qualified and he is pleased that she has accepted the position. Ms. Fales stated that she is looking forward to working with the Senior Millage Allocation Committee and the Board.
Comr. Arnquist stated that she is delighted that Ms. Fales has accepted the county’s offer. Chairwoman Segal stated that she has had the pleasure of previously working with Ms. Fales at the Area Agency on Aging, and welcomed Ms. Fales to her new position as Senior Services Manager.
COMMISSIONERS’ TIME: Comr. Bolger invited everyone to attend the forthcoming events in Marshall; e.g., the Swing Jazz event, Blues Festival and the Reuben Eating Competition. Comr. Bolger advised that Prosecutor Hallacy shall be competing in the Reuben Eating Competition, which is a fund raiser to benefit the Fountain Clinic. Comr. Bolger advised that the Competition is Saturday, July 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in front of Pastrami Joe’s Delicatessen. Chairwoman Segal inquired whether Commissioner Bolger shall be participating in the competition. Comr. Bolger responded no, that he had been a member of the committee that selected the contestants. Comr. Todd thanked the Athens School Board for hosting the Commission’s meeting. Comr. Moore invited Board Members to come back to Athens to attend Athens Homecoming events which commence this Friday night and continue Saturday with a parade. Chairwoman Segal advised that the Board noticed a Special Session for next Thursday evening that has had to be canceled. Chairwoman Segal further advised that at the Board’s August 2 Meeting there will be a public hearing regarding expansion of the Road Commission membership and a public hearing regarding the Clean Air Act. CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. at the call of the Chair.
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