October 25, 2006

 

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 for a regular meeting.  Chairman Mead called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.

 

Roll Call:  Nellist, Mead, Smolarz, Milburn, Pacella.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Also Present:  Pam Stephan, Candidate, District 5;  Lois Byrd, Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber of Commerce;  Linda Terrian, Probate/Family Court;  Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter;

Randy Stevenson, Under Sheriff;  Herb Weatherly;  Bill Ancel, Candidate for Road Commission;  Judge Dosson, Probate/Family Court;  Lowell Souder, Candidate, District 5;

Patti Dombrowski;  Patricia Marshall, Housing Director;  John Bawol, E-911 Director;

 

            1.         Moved by Smolarz, seconded by Pacella to approve the agenda with the

                        following changes.  Remove #3 on agenda regarding generator and add

                        new #4 regarding Home Buyer’s Purchase Rehab Grant MHSDA.  On roll

                        call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Milburn, Mead, Pacella, Smolarz.  Nays:  None.  Motion

                        carried.

 

Review of Monthly Reports:  Airport and E-911.

 

Committee Reports:

 

Correspondence:

 

            A.        John R. Haycock, Director, Human Aid, Inc.

                        Re:  Dissolve Human Aid Corporation.

            B.         State of Michigan, Office of Governor.

                        Re:  DNR, Doe Permits.

 

Pat Marshall reported that the Home Buyers Purchase Rehabilitation Grant through MSHDA

has been extended for 6 months and needs Larry to sign.

 

            2.         Moved by Smolarz seconded by Milburn that the Home Buyer Purchase

                        Rehabilitation Grant through MSHDA is extended for 6 months and authorize

                        Larry D. Mead to sign grant amendment.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Mead,

                        Smolarz, Milburn, Pacella.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            3.         Moved by Pacella seconded by Milburn to adopt Roscommon County Hazard

                        Mitigation Plan Resolution as presented and authorize Chairman, Larry D.                                 Mead to sign.

 

ROSCOMMON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION

RESOLUTION

 

 

                        Whereas Roscommon County, Michigan has experienced repetitive disasters

                        that have damaged commercial, residential and public properties, displaced

                        citizens and businesses, closed streets and bridges dividing the community

                        both physically and emotionally, and presented general public health  and

                        safety concerns; and

 

                        Whereas the community has prepared a Roscommon County Hazard Mitigation

                        Plan that outlines the community’s  options to reduce overall damage and

                        impact from natural and technological hazards; and

 

                        Whereas the Roscommon County Hazard Mitigation Plan has been reviewed

                        by community residents, business owners, and federal, state and local agencies,

                        and has been revised to reflect their concerns;

 

                        Now, therefore, be it resolved that:

                        1.  The Roscommon County Hazard Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an

                        official plan of the Roscommon County.

                        2.  A hazard mitigation planning group is hereby established as a permanent

                        community advisory body.  The County Chairman shall designated its members

                        subject to the approval of Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s.  They

                        shall serve one-year terms.  The group’s duties shall be as designated in the

                        Roscommon County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

                        3.   The County Chairman is charged with supervising the implementation of the

                        Plan’s recommendations within the funding limitations as provided by the

                        Roscommon County Board of Commissioners or other sources.

                        4.  The County Chairman shall convene the hazard Mitigation planning group as

                        the Chairman requires.

                        The planning group shall monitor implementation of the plan and shall submit a

                        written progress report to Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s in

                        accordance with the following format:

                        a.  A review of the original plan.

                        b.  A review of any disasters or emergencies that occurred during the previous

                        calendar year.

                        c.  A review of the actions taken, including what was accomplished during the

                        previous year.

                        d.  A discussion of any implementation problems.

                        e.  Recommendations for new projects or revised action items.  Such

                        recommendations shall be subject to approval by this Roscommon County Board

                        of Commissioner’s.

 

                        On roll call:  Ayes:  Pacella, Nellist, Mead, Smolarz,  Milburn.  Nays:  None.

                        Motion carried.

 

            4.         Moved by Nellist seconded by Smolarz to adopt Resolution authorizing Housing

                        Director, Patricia Marshall to apply for funding in the amount of up to

                        $265,000.00 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and

                        authorize Larry D. Mead, Chairman to sign necessary documents.         On roll call:

                        Ayes:  Milburn, Pacella, Mead, Smolarz, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            5.         Moved by Pacella seconded by Nellist to approve the 2006-2007 Child Care

                        Fund Budget as presented with the County allocation at $418,813.00 and

                        authorize Larry D. Mead, Chairman to sign necessary documentation.  On roll

                        call:  Ayes:  Smolarz, Milburn, Mead, Nellist, Pacella.  Nays:  None.  Motion

                        carried.

 

            6.         Moved by Milburn seconded by Smolarz to authorize Phil Bendily, MIS Director

                        to apply for a grant in the amount of $81,400.00 with ArcGIS Server

                        Demonstration Project for the purpose of upgrading our GIS program and

                        authorize Chairman, Larry D. Mead to sign.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist,

                        Mead, Milburn, Pacella, Smolarz.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Milburn seconded by Pacella to adjourn meeting.  On roll call:  Ayes:

                        Nellist, Mead, Smolarz, Milburn, Pacella.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.

 

 

______________________________            ______________________________

Larry D. Mead, Chairman                                 Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk