April 9, 2008

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 for a regular meeting. Chairman Mead called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.

Roll Call: Nellist, Mead, Schneider, Milburn, Souder.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Also Present: Pete Barrillo, COA Treasurer; Carolyn Moore, COA; Jeff Patrus, Roscommon Herald News; Pam Tucker; Herb Weatherly; Randy Stevenson,Undersheriff; Pam Tucker; Kim Akin, Roscommon County Road Commission; JoAnn & Mike Colombo, Steppin’ Out; Jan Waltz, Commission on Aging; Lois Byrd, Economic Development; Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter; Larry Paxton, Roscommon County Road Commission; Carrie Perialas, E-911; Tresa Spencer, Commission on Aging;

1. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to approve the agenda

as presented with added motion. On roll call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead,

Souder, Milburn, Schneider. Nays; None. Motion carried.

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

Commissioner’s meeting minutes of March 3, 12, and 26, 2008.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Public Comment – None.

3. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Souder to approve Class A

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

Souder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

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

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

Nellist. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Controller’s Report

Review of Monthly Reports – Recycling, Sheriff, Gypsy Moth, Animal Control,

Jail, Detention Center.

Correspondence

A. Huron Pines

Re: Membership Dues/Mission of Huron Pines.

B. St. Helen Power Sports

Re: Grant/ORV Trail Access.

C. Missaukee Co. Solid Waste Planning Comm.

Re: Amending 1997 Solid Waste Plan Update.

D. Lyon Township Clerk

Re: Recreation Grant Project.

E. Roscommon County Economic Development

Re: Appointment of ex-officio members.

F. Roscommon County Recycling Committee.

Re: Appointment of Committee members.

G. St. Helen Chamber of Commerce

Re: Update on Chamber activities.

H. Roscommon County Fair Board.

Re: Fundraising Dinner.

Visitors

JoAnn & Mike Colombo from Steppin’ Out Employee Recognition. They have different items to present to employees for years of service, merit, certificates, retirement, etc.

5. Moved by Nellist, seconded by Schneider to appoint Howard Katterson, Nadine Norby and Maude Yanez to the Roscommon County Recycling

Committee. On roll call: Ayes: Souder, Milburn, Schneider, Mead,

Nellist. Nays: None. Motion carried.

6. Moved by Souder, seconded by Schneider to appoint Tom Gromek, Roscommon Village Manager and Eric Jaroch, Roscommon County

Blodgett Memorial Airport Manager to the Roscommon County

Economic Development Corporation as ex-officio members. On

roll call: Ayes: Nellist, Mead, Milburn, Schneider, Souder. Nays:

None. Motion carried.

7. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Schneider to appropriate $100.00

for membership fees to the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly.

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

8. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to approve Resolution for

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 13-19, 2008

to honor Roscommon County public safety dispatchers as presented

and authorize Chairman, Larry D. Mead to sign.

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

April 13-19, 2008

Whereas emergencies can occur at anytime that require police, fire

or emergency medical services;

And Whereas when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of

police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel is critical to the

protection of life and preservation of property;

And Whereas the safety of our police officers, EMS and firefighters is

dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from

citizens who telephone Roscommon County Central Dispatch;

And Whereas Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical

contact our citizens have with emergency services;

And Whereas Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our

police officers, EMS and firefighters by monitoring their activities by

radio, providing them information and insuring their safety;

And Whereas Public Safety Dispatchers of the Roscommon County

have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals,

suppression of fires and treatment of patients;

And Whereas, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding

and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year.

Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board of Commissioners of

April 13^th through 19^th, 2008 to be National Public Safety

Telecommunications Week in Roscommon County, in honor of

the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our

County and citizens safe.

Signed this 9^th day of April, 2008

By Larry D. Mead, Chairman of the Roscommon County Board of

Commissioners

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

9. Moved by Milburn, seconded by Nellist to adjourn meeting.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M.

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