February 13, 2008

 

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 for a regular meeting.  Chairman Mead called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.

 

Roll Call:  Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn.

Absent:  Souder.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Also Present:  Herb Weatherly;  Jeff Patrus, Roscommon County Herald News;  Carol Quirk, Juvenile Detention Director;  Glenn Schicker, Houghton Lake Resorter;  Lois Byrd, Roscommon County Economic Development;  Steve LeMire, Sheriff’s Dept.;

Russell Kidd, M.S.U. Dept.;  Larry Paxton, Roscommon County Road Commission;  Kathy Pardo, County Fairboard; 

 

            1.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to approve the agenda as

                        presented with add on regarding ORV’S.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider,

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

 

            2.         Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to approve Board of

                        Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes of January 3, 9, and 23, 2008 as

                        presented.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Mead, Schneider, Nellist.

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Comment – None.

 

            3.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Nellist to approve Class A Bills.

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

                        Motion carried.

 

            4.         Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to approve Claims and

                        Accounts.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Mead, Nellist, Schneider.

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Controller’s Report.

 

            5.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to approve Treasurer’s report

                        ending on January 31, 2008 as presented.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider,

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

 

Review of Monthly Reports.  Jail;  Gypsy Moth;  Treasurer;  Second Chance Academy;

 

Correspondence

 

            A.        Lake Township Planning

                        Re:  Number of copies to be submitted.

            B.         Roscommon County Transit

                        Re:  Asset Management Advisory Board.

            C.        Michigan State Housing Development Authority

                        Re:  Recapture of Funds.

            D.        Michigan Association of Counties

                        Re:  SB 410 and 411 – 911 Services

            E.         Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

                        Re:  House Bills 5282 – 5285

            F.         Department of Community Health

                        Re:  Annual report Hazardous Substances

 

Jodi Blanchard, Second Chance Academy gave her report.

 

Visitor

Kathy Pardo Carlson and Tim Legg from Fair Board.  There will be a three day fair this year and a Pageant.  Fair Board requested a $1,000.00 from Commissioner’s this year.

 

Committee Reports

Schneider talked about area of spraying for Gypsy Moth.

Nellist talked about Higgins Lake Winter Fest.

Milburn talked about MAC Conference.

 

            6.         Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to authorize Chairman

                        Larry D. Mead to sign the 2008 Gypsy Moth Employment

                        Agreement between Roscommon County and Lucille Eisbrenner

                        as presented.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Schneider, Mead, Nellist.

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Mead, seconded by Nellist to approve Resolution in

                        support of House Bill 4323 in regards to ORV use on county

                        roads as designated and authorize Chairman, Larry D. Mead to

                        sign. 

 

RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAGE

OF HOUSE BILL 4323 OF 2007

 

                        WHEREAS,  the ownership and use of off-road vehicles and all-terrain

                        vehicles in northern Michigan has significantly increased in recent years;

                        and

 

                        WHEREAS,  House Bill 4323 would provide uniform standards of

                        operation on county roads open to these vehicles; and

 

                        WHEREAS,  House Bill 4323 would improve public safety and the safety

                        of riders of these vehicles; and

 

                        WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 increase penalties for environmental

                        damage caused by the illegal operation of these vehicles; and

 

                        WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would further limit public liability arising

                        from negligent operation of these vehicles; and

 

                        WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would provide dedicated funding for law

                        enforcement and signing through citations; and

 

                        WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would clarify the legal ability of county

                        boards of commissioner’s to open and close portions of county roads

                        to the operation of these vehicles with notification given to the county

                        board of road commissioners and/or Michigan Department of Natural

                        Resources;

 

                        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roscommon County

                        Board of Commissioner’s supports the passage and enactment of House

                        Bill 4323 and that copies of this Resolution be sent to State Representative

                        Joel Sheltrown and State Senator Michelle McManus.

 

                        Adopted this 13th day of February, 2008.

 

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

                        Motion carried.

 

            8.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to adjourn meeting.  On roll

                        call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn.  Nays:  None.  Motion

                        carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M.

 

 

______________________________          ______________________________

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