May 26, 2010

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, May 26, 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, Melvin, Stephan, Milburn.

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

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

Stephan. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Also Present: Kathleen Jernigan, St. Helen Chamber of Commerce; Jan Waltz, St. Helen

Chamber of Commerce; Pat Springstead, H.L.P.O.A.; Lowell Souder; David Russo, Lake Twp.; Tom Gromek, Village; Norm Fullmer; Carrie Perialas, E-911; Patty Wiley, E-911 Director; Lucille Eisbrenner, Gypsy Moth Coordinator; Ed Stern, Undersheriff;

Glenn Schicker, H.L. Resorter; Rosalie Myers, Economic Development; Jeff Campeau, Markey Twp.; Steve LeMire, Sheriff’s Dept.; Bill Ancel, Road Commission; Dave Emmons, Lake Twp.; Ron & Rose Strawcutter, Denton Twp.; Marilyn Jarvi, Denton Twp.; Frank Homola, Gerrish Twp.; Larry Paxton; Susan Vick, Richfield Twp. 103^rd

District State Rep. Candidate: Herb Weatherly;

Public Comment – Lucille Eisbrenner reported to Commissioner’s on the status of the Gypsy Moth Spraying in County. Rosalie Myers, Economic Development, reported that June 1, 2010 there will be a Community Conversation on Poverty at the Community Center. Dave Emmons, Denton Township said petitions were being circulated regarding

the Township Consolidation; Russ, MSU mentioned hiring Bill Carpenter as District 4 Coordinator.;

Controller’s Report

Correspondence

A. Citizens for Township Consolidation

Re: Petition Information.

B. Dept. of Human Services

Re: Resignation and Appointment.

C. Bonnie Schmitt

Re: Letter of Interest

D. St. Helen Chamber of Commerce

Re: Resolution for Charter School

E. Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber of Commerce

Re: Appropriation request

F. Dick Ranney

Re: ORV Bill changes

Review of monthly reports: Sheriff’s Dept.; Jail; Animal Control; Juvenile Detention Center;

Visitors: Candidates introduced themselves. Susan Vick, State Rep.; Norm Fullmer, Dist. 1 Commissioner; Jeff Campeau, Dist. 1 Commissioner; Lowell Souder, Dist. 5.

Commissioner;

Old Business/New Business – None

2. Moved by Melvin, seconded by Stephan to enter into agreement with The

Spicer Group for professional services for engineering and administrative

tasks related to the lake level control structures at Higgins Lake, Lake St.

Helen and Houghton Lake. The fee for services will be $1,500.00 on an

annual basis as reflected in the attached Letter Agreement for Professional

Services and authorize Chairman Edward Nellist to sign. On roll call:

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

Motion carried.

3. Moved by Stephan, seconded by Schneider to award Energy Efficiency

Grant Lighting supply bid to Medler Electric in the amount of $31,062.00.

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

None. Motion carried.

4. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Stephan to accept resignation of Mr. George R. Bowman from the Department of Human Services Board and

appoint Ms. Bonnie Schmitt effective immediately to fill Mr. Bowman’s

term until October 1, 2010. On roll call: Ayes: Stephan, Milburn,

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

5. Moved b y Schneider, seconded by Milburn to increase general fund

expenditures and revenues in the amount of $65,000.00 for the

Efficiency Grant activity number 101-264; bringing the new total

to $10,151, 012.00. On roll call: Ayes: Melvin, Nellist, Schneider,

Milburn, Stephan. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Public Comment – None.

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

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

Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.

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Edward Nellist, Chairman Ann M. Bonk, County Clerk