DELTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

January 2, 2007

                                          

                                           Escanaba, Michigan

 

     A Re-organizational meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners was held this date, pursuant to the following call:

 

                                           December 28, 2006

The Honorable Members of the Delta             

County Board of Commissioners

 

Dear Commissioners:

     A Re-organizational Meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday January 2, 2007, at 5:15 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Delta County Courthouse.

 

                                           Sincerely yours,

                                           Nancy J. Kolich

                                           Delta County Clerk

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:  Commissioners Bengry, Elegeert, Rivard, Ruohomaki and Schultz.

ABSENT:   None.

          The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Delta County Circuit Courtroom by Delta County Clerk, Nancy Kolich.

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

 

          1.  Election Of Chair

          County Clerk Nancy Kolich opened the nominations for Chairman.  Moved by Commissioner Ruohomaki and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to nominate Commissioner Elegeert as Chairman.  There were no other nominations.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          2.  Election Of Vice Chair

          Chairman Elegeert opened the nominations for Vice Chairman.  Moved by Commissioner Rivard and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki to nominate Commissioner Schultz as Vice Chair.  There were no other nominations.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki to add item 5. Airport and Parks Board discussion to the agenda.  MOTION FAILED.

          Moved by Commissioner Ruohomaki and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to add the Airport and Parks issue to the next meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          3.  Adoption of Rules of Procedure

          Moved by Commissioner Rivard and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki to table adopting the Rules of Procedure until the January 16th meeting when a complete Rules of Procedure is presented.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          4.  Committee Appointments

          The current Committee appointments stand until the new appointments are made at the next meeting.

 

          5.  Adoption of Meeting Schedule

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Rivard to adopt the meeting schedule for the first and third Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m., as presented.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

                   

   V.     APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING       

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and supported by Commissioner Ruohomaki to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2006 meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

           

   VI.   PRESENTATATION OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

         A.  Received:  No written communications were received.      

         B.  Forwarded: No written communications were forwarded.

 

VII.      REPORTS OF STANDING AND STATUTORY SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND OTHERS

      

VIII.  REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND OTHERS.

        Moved by Commissioner Ruohomaki and supported by Commissioner Schultz that the Communications and Reports of Standing and Statutory Committees and the Reports of Special Committees and Others be received and placed on file.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

  VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

        Lt. Jason Thibeault, Delta County Jail Administrator, addressed the Board with his concerns regarding the addition of 2 sergeants for the jail, would like this issue addressed as soon as possible, so the jail staffing schedule can be completed.  Will be placed on the next Committee of the Whole finance meeting agenda.  Peter Marks addressed the Board with his concerns regarding the Airport and Parks Board Resolution.

 

X.   COMMITTEE REPORTS:

4.  Administrator’s Report.      

       Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Rivard to receive the Administrator’s verbal report.  MOTION CARRIED.   

 

   X. GENERAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

 

      A.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

          1.  Planning Commission Appointment.

          Moved by Commissioner Bengry and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to appoint William Charon to the Planning Commission.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

ROLL CALL     BENGRY    YES

                   RIVARD   YES

                   RUOHOMAKI YES

                    SCHULTZ   YES

                    ELEGEERT YES

     MOTION CARRIED.

 

     Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki to refer the Planning Commission issue to the next the Committee of the Whole meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

         

 B.  NEW BUSINESS

1.  Payment of Bills.

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Rivard to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $841,789.59.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki to approve payment of the county commissioner vouchers.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          Moved by Commissioner Ruohomaki and seconded by Commissioner Bengry to put approval of the bills procedure on the agenda of the next committee of the whole meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

    

          2.  Approval of CUPPAD membership dues for 2007.

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Bengry to approve payment of $9,000 to CUPPAD for 2007 membership dues.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          3.  Approval of MERS Resolution defining a day of work.

          Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Bengry to approve the Michigan Employees Retirement System Resolution defining a day of work as presented.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

          4.  Adoption of letter of support for transfer of Wells Township Property.

     Moved by Commissioner Bengry and seconded by Commissioner Rivard to adopt a letter of support for the transfer of 38 acres in Wells Township from the U.S. Air Force to the Hannahville Indian Community, to be sent to Senators Levin and Stabenow and Congressman Stupak.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

  XI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

      None.

 

 XII. COMMISSIONERS CONCERN

      Commissioner Bengry:  Hope we have a very productive year. Aired his constituents concerns with offering a county employee a $90,000 salary.

 

      Commissioner Rivard:  Thank the voters of my district and hope to do them justice.

 

      Commissioner Ruohomaki:  Happy to report that the meetings have been broadcast on a regular basis with the change from 7:30 a.m to 8:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  What is the status of the $20,000 Parks loan to be paid back with the timber cut – Peter Marks from the Parks board stated the timber cut at Sac Bay has been assigned.  Has questions regarding an employee healthcare plan request.

      Moved by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Ruohomaki that the healthcare issue be referred to the Committee of the Whole finance meeting agenda.   

 

      Commissioner Schultz:  Looking forward to working together in the best interest of Delta County.

 

      Commissioner Elegeert:  Welcome to Commissioner Rivard.

 

XIV.  ADJOURNMENT

 

     Moved by Commissioner Bengry and supported by Commissioner Rivard to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

_____________________________  _________________________________

Nancy J. Kolich, County Clerk       Thomas Elegeert, Board Chairperson