February 10, 2010

 

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 for a regular meeting.  Chairman Nellist called the meeting to order at 10:45 A.M.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Roll Call:  Nellist, Milburn, Melvin, Schneider, Stephan.

 

Also Present:  Bill Ancel, Road Commission; Randy Stevenson, Sheriff;  Ed Stern, Undersheriff;  Kim Akin, Denton Twp.;Road Commission;  Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter; Stan Christler, Lake Twp.;  Sheridan Cole, Drain Commission;  Larry Hagerty, Markey Township;  Steve LeMire, Lt. Sheriff’s Dept.;  Lucille Eisbrenner, Gypsy Moth

Director;  Carrie Perialas, E-911; Tom Gromek, Village;  Rosalie Myers;  Economic

Development;  Rick Meeks, H.L.P.O.A.;  Larry Paxton;  Patty Wiley, E-911 Director;

Matt Grover, Tourism Bureau;  Debbie Huffman, District Court;  Diane Randall, Supervisor, Roscommon Twp.;  Mary Kushion, District Health;  Craig Cotterman, Denton Twp. Supervisor;

 

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

                        presented and amend motion #4 to add time frame.  On roll call:  Ayes:

                        Schneider, Melvin, Nellist, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion

                        carried.

 

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

                        Commissioner’s meeting minutes of January 6, 13, and 27, 2010.

                        On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Schneider, Melvin, Nellist, Stephan.

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Comment – Sheriff, Randy Stevenson informed the commissioner’s of the two projects he is working on.  One is with Core Technology for electronic retrieval of  vital information.  The other is to obtain in car computers for officers.  These projects would be funded by Grants.

 

            3.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to approve Class A Bills.  On

                        roll call:  Ayes:  Nellist, Melvin, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays: 

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

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

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

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Controller’s Report

 

Correspondence

            A.        EMCOG

                        Re:  Asset Internet Reporting – Training

            B.         Dept. of Human Services

                        Re:  Appointments to DHS Board

            C.        Louise Bucco

                        Re:  Letter of Interest for DHS Board

            D.        DNR

                        Re:  Wildlife Division – Strategic Plan

 

Review of Monthly Reports – E-911;  Gypsy Moth;  Jail;  Detention Center;

 

Visistors – None

 

Old Business/New Business

 

            5.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to approve the appointment of

                        Louise Bucco to the Department of Human Services Board effective

                        February 1, 2010 through October 1, 2011 to fill the vacancy created by

                        the resignation of Doug Allen.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Milburn, Stephan,

                        Schneider, Melvin, Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            6.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to approve Resolution in support

                        for the Trestle Park Development created by Denton Township and

                        authorize Chairman, Edward Nellist to sign. 

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE

TRESTLE PARK DEVELOPMENT

 

                        We, the Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s  support Denton

                        Township in their efforts for the development of Trestle Park.  This park

                        will be an outstanding addition for the use of the citizens in Roscommon

                        County.

 

                        Upon completion it will most certainly create a central stage for many

                        community activities for our citizens as well as tourist that visit our

                        area.  We applaud Denton Township for your vision in planning for the

                        betterment of the area and lake access in general. 

 

                        On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Nellist, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to adopt Resolution revising the

                        MERS Uniform Defined Contribution program for new hires effective

                        March 1, 2010.  This change is specifically for Division Number 1

                        General Group including newly elected and appointed personnel and

                        Division Number 11 Friend of the Court and authorize Chairman, Edward

                        Nellsit to sign.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Melvin, Nellist, Milburn,

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            8.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to approve MERS DC Plan

                        Employer/Employee mandatory contribution of three (3) percent with

                        a maximum of five (5) percent effective March 1, 2010.  Employee must

                        complete 5 yrs. of service.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Nellist,

                        Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            9.         Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to appoint Matt Grover to the

                        Roscommon County Economic Development Board.  Mr. Grover will’                          replace Rosalie Myers as she has moved to the Coordinator position.  On                                 roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Melvin, Nellist, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

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

                        call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Nellist, Schneider, Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.’                                   Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M.

 

 

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Edward Nellist, Chairman                                 Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk