April 28, 2010

 

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 for a regular meeting.  Chairman Nellist called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

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

 

Also Present:  Lowell Souder;  Larry Paxton;  Shari Dickson, MSU Ext.;  Bill Ancel,

Roscommon County Road Commission;  Tim O’Rourke, Roscommon County Road

Commission;  Randy Stevenson, Sheriff;  Kellie Robb, Juvenile Detention;  Kris

Toreli, Juvenile Detention;  Glenn Schicker, Resorter;  Steve LeMire, Lt. Sheriff’s

Dept.;  Jeff Campeau;  Debbie Huffman, District Court;  Cheryl Ward, 34th Circuit;

Phil Bendily, Candidate for 103rd District Rep;  Pamela Brussea, 34th Circuit;  Rosalie

Myers, Economic Development Director;  Rick Meeks, HLPOA;  George Pappas,

Roscommon County Road Commission;  Marilyn Jarby;  David Emmons;  Jamie Purtell;

John Clark, Equalization Director;  Frank Homola, Gerrish Twp.;  Lori Wybranek; Patricia Wiley, Director E-911;

 

            1.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to go into Public Hearing.  On

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

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Pat Marshall, Housing Director spoke regarding Housing and Community needs for low and moderate income persons through MSHDA.

 

Ed Nellist presented a plaque to Nancy Walsh who is retiring after 17 years from  Housing Advisory Board position.

 

.           2.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to close Public Hearing at

                        10:15 A.M.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Stephan, Milburn, Schneider, Melvin,

                        Nellist.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

 

            3.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Milburn to go back into regular

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

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None. Motion carried.

 

            4.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to approve the agenda as

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

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Comment

Dave Emmons and Marilyn Jarby spoke to Commissioner’s regarding Consolidation of Townships.

Lowell Souder questioned motion #’s 6 & 7 regarding Steve Nielsen.  Is he under contract.  No change to budget.

Susan Vick, Candidate for 103rd District Representative House Seat introduced herself.

Dorothy Sunman, Board of Director for Roscommon Regional Career Center talked

about fund raiser Comedy Hour to be held at the Playhouse in Prudenville during the

Memorial Weekend.

 

Controller’s Report

 

Correspondence

 

            A.        Commission on Aging

                        Re:  Board Member vacancy

            B.        Fremont Area Community Foundation

                        Re:  Stewardship Fund

 

Review of Monthly Reports – E-911;

 

Visitors

John Clark, Equalization Director and Jamie Stauffer presented 2010 Equalization  Report.          

Phil Bendily, Candidate for 103rd District State Representative introduced himself and

gave a little speech about his background.

 

Old Business/New Business

Bill Ancel will be celebrating his 50th year Anniversary and an invitation is open to everybody.

 

            5.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Milburn to support and approve the

                        attached Roscommon County Community Development and Housing

                        Needs Assessment.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Melvin, Nellist, Schneider,

                        Milburn, Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

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

                        Edward Nellist to sign attached Resolution to submit M-76 St. Helen

                        Area Community Improvement Grant Application. 

RESOLUTION

                        WHEREAS, Roscommon County is interested in the continuing effort to

                        provide affordable housing opportunities for its low and very low income

                        residents.

 

                        WHEREAS, said County Board of Commissioner’s have reviewed and

                        understand the content of the Application for funding.

 

                        WHEREAS, said County Board of Commissioner’s accept the

                        recommendation of the Roscommon County Housing Director,

                        Patricia Marshall to apply for funding in the amount of $250,000 to the

                        Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

 

                        WHEREAS, said County Board of Commissioner’s authorize the Chief

                        Elected Official, Edward Nellist, to sign said application;

 

                        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of

                        Commissioner’s  authorize Patricia Marshall, Housing Director to

                        prepare and submit the application for funding through the Michigan

                        State Housing Development Authority.

 

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

                        None.  Motion carried.

 

            7.         Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to authorize Chairman,

                        Edward Nellist to sign attached MSHDA Housing Resource Fund

                        M-76 St. Helen Area Community Improvement Grant Application.

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

                        Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            8.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to adopt the attached Resolution

                        and authorize Chairman, Edward Nellist, Equalization Director, John

                        Clark and Clerk, Ann Bonk to sign warrants and the L-4024’s as

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

                        Stephan.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

            9.         Moved by Stephan, seconded by Melvin to appoint Chuck Corwin to the

                        Board for the Commission on Aging to fill the vacancy created by Charles

                        Darocy.  Mr. Corwin’s term will end December 31, 2011.  On roll call: 

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

 

            10.       Moved by Stephan, seconded by Schneider to approve increasing the base

                        salary of Building and Grounds Director, Steve Nielsen to $37,595.00

                        (salary of previous director) upon completion of his six month probation

                        period on May 30, 2010.  On roll call:  Ayes:  Schneider, Nellist, Stephan.

                        Nays:  Melvin, Milburn.  Motion carried.

 

            11.       Moved by Milburn, seconded by Stephan to appoint Steve Nielsen as

                        Roscommon County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector

                        effective with a salary of $6,500.00 per year.  Per Diems will no longer

                        be paid for this position.  Budget adjustments will be made to per diem/

                        salary and no change will be made to the total budget amount.  On roll

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

                        Motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Public Comment – Phil Bendily mentioned to Commissioner’s that he will be on vacation next week.  District 5, Denton Township. candidate for commissioner Lowell Souder

introduced himself.

 

            12.       Moved by Millburn, seconded by Schneider to adjourn meeting.  On roll

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

                        Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

 

 

_____________________________          ____________________________

Edward Nellist, Chairman                              Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk