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CALHOUN COUNTY

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 2, 2007

The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2007 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Calhoun County Building, 315 West Green Street, Marshall, 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. Todd.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDENDUM:

“Motion by Comr. Rae, supported by Comr. Solis, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the August 2, 2007 agenda and addendum as presented.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Rae, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the July 5, 2007 minutes as presented.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Clean Indoor Air Act Regulation Adoption Public Hearing

Res. 111-2007

“Motion by Comr. Arnquist, supported by Comr. Solis, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners open the Clean Indoor Air Act Regulation Adoption Public Hearing for discussion.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

The public hearing was opened for public comment at 7:05 p.m.

The following speakers supported adoption of a Clean Indoor Air Act regulation:

Board of Health Chairman Larry Anderson, Health Officer Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Dr. Bill Mayer, Dr. Mary Benzik, Ms. Kathy Miller, Ms. Joyce Spicer, Ms. Elizabeth Clark, Mr. Ken Greschak, Dr. Ginger Williams, Dr. Mahesh Karamchandani, Dr. Steven Smiley, Ms. Diane Cummins, Mr. Tim Wanner, Mr. Terry Langston, Mr. Paul Makoski, Ms. Karen Murray, Dr. Jeff Mitchell, Ms. Jayme Carrico, Ms. Carol Meyer-Niedzwiecki, Ms. Kathy Bloch, Ms. Roberta Sprague, Ms. Lauren Rocho, Mr. Jim Bergman, Dr. John Bizon, Ms. Kathy Maher, Mr. Richard Belin, and a middle school student from Albion Washington Gardner.

The following speakers opposed adoption of a Clean Indoor Air Act regulation:

Mr. Ted Hunt, Mr. Rocky Marsh and Mr. Gardy Berezonsky.

The public hearing was declared closed at 8:37 p.m.

RECESS:

The meeting recessed commencing at 8:37 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS CONTINUED:

Road Commission Membership Expansion Public Hearing

Res. 112-2007

“Motion by Comr. Rae, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners open the Road Commission Membership Expansion Public Hearing for discussion.”

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

The public hearing was opened for public comment at 8:45 p.m.

The following speakers opposed Road Commission membership expansion:

Marshall Township Clerk Cynthia Sink, Lee Township Supervisor Arthur Farmer, Mr. Joseph Bramble, Convis Township Supervisor Julia Schafer, Mr. Russ Gruber and Road Commissioner David Veramay.

Chairwoman Segal declared the public hearing closed at 9:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Res. 113-2007

“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the following August 2, 2007 Consent Agenda as presented:

Petitions, Communications, Reports:

(1) Second Quarter 2007 Out-of-State Travel Report

Voice Vote: Motion CARRIED

PETITIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

County Administrator/Controller’s Report

Calhoun County Employees’ Defined Benefit Pension Plan Fifth Amendment

Res. 114-2007

“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Todd, adopt the following: Resolved by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approve the Fifth Amendment (ATTACHMENT A) to the Calhoun County Employees’ Defined Benefit Pension Plan, as recommended by County Administration.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

CITIZENS’ TIME:

Mr. Berezonsky, Marengo Township resident, questioned the county’s policy regarding i-phones and driving while utilizing cell phones.

COMMISSIONERS’ TIME:

Chairwoman Segal invited everyone to attend the Sexual Assault Services Golf Outing on August 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Comr. Moore invited everyone to attend the final weekend in 2007, August 4 and 5, of the Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire. Comr. Moore further also invited everyone to attend the Calhoun County Republican’s open forum event regarding concealed pistol licensing on August 8 at Centerline of Calhoun County commencing at 4:00 p.m.

CLAIMS PAYABLE LISTINGS:

Res. 115-2007

“Motion by Comr. Solis, supported by Comr. Rae, 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 $392,992.08 for the week of July 17, 2007; further, approve payment of the list of claims against the county in the total amount of $1,043,169.94 for the week of July 24, 2007.”

Roll call vote: Yes - 7 Motion CARRIED Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. at the call of the Chair.

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