BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
Chairman Larry Emig called to order the Public Hearing on
the structure of the Road Commission Board at
Laura Peterson, Burdell Township Clerk, read a letter from
the Burdell Township Board, signed by all members of that Board asking the
Dave Erler,
Mike Gasper-175 Hills Cr-Leroy. Mr. Gasper felt the Rose Lake Forest area is on the low end of services provided by the Road Commission. He feels more members on the Road Commission Board would mean better decisions and better services.
Lori Leudeman, Leroy Township Treasurer, also reminded Commissioners that the Leroy Township Board sent them a letter signed by all members of their Township Board supporting the increase of Road Commission members from three to five members.
Darlene Gasper, on behalf of Rose Lake
Property Owners,
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increase the size of the Road Commission Board to five members. She believes the increase in members on this Board would create more diversity and better input.
Chairman Emig thanked those present for their input on the issue. He also advised that the present law did not allow for the creation of “districts” for these seats and any increase in size would still be by the County as a whole. Emig added that the Board will continue to discuss this issue and gather input from around the community before making any decision.
Don Lewis, Chairman of the Road Commission, noted that if the size of the Road Commission is increased to five members it would not necessarily mean more would be done. In fact, the increase would mean paying two more Board members taking approximately $13,000 more away from their revenues. He told those present that they need to remember that their expenses continue to increase, while the revenue from the State is at the same level as year 2000 and 2001.
Darlene Gasper spoke again to the Board. She asked to withdraw her request for an increase in the size of the Road Commission after hearing Mr. Lewis speak. She thought that the cost of the additional Road Commissioners would be paid for by the State, however she did not want to see anymore of their general revenues depleted for this type of expenditure.
Chairman Emig addressed the differences between mandated and unmandated services. He also explained a few reasons the new legislation was adopted.
Public Hearing was closed at
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR BOARD
MINUTES
The regular Board meeting of the Osceola County Board of
Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Larry Emig at
Public Comment:
Marilyn Ouwinga, from
Employee Comment: None.
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Faber to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Brock, support by Commissioner
Hoaglund to approve the Board Minutes from
Chairman Emig reviewed committee minutes from
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Faber to allow the sheriff to proceed with acquiring a K-9 Dog used for explosives searches and authorize the Chairperson of the board to sign said agreement. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Brock to allow Alan Benson, Animal Control Director, to purchase the Ruger, Security Six, stainless steel, .357 Magnum revolver for a cost of $100.00. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
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2007-0012
AMENDING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR MECOSTA-OSCEOLA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority, also known as MOTA, is presently operating a public transportation small bus system that serves the Counties of Mecosta and Osceola under Public Act 196 of 1986; and
WHEREAS, Article X (D and E) of MOTA’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, state:
D.
If a transportation millage proposal is not approved
for operation of the Authority before
E. The Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority shall cease operations if a local millage approved in calendar year 2007 is not maintained or renewed at any amount for any 12-month period, and if deemed necessary to dissolve the Authority, a request shall be made on behalf of the Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority to the Michigan Legislature for dissolution of the Authority. and,
WHEREAS, for the preceding two years the Authority has operated under a balanced budget, has continued to provide services without incurring additional debt, and has paid off the Counties’ debts incurred by MOTA’s predecessor, and
WHEREAS, the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached Intergovernmental Agreement and
Articles of Incorporation for Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority are hereby amended to delete
Sections D and E of Article X. The Intergovernmental Agreement and Articles of Incorporation
are approved as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, and the attached amended
Intergovernmental Agreement and Articles of Incorporation, shall be filed and published as required by law.
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Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Faber to adopt the proposed resolution eliminating the sunset provision of the MOTA Articles of Incorporation. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner
Tiedt to adopt the revised Maintenance of Vehicles policy as presented. After some discussion, further review of
this policy will need to be done. The
motion was tabled to the
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Tiedt to approve the Fraud Policy as presented. Motion carried with voice vote.
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Brock to appoint Ken Ford to the Osceola County Planning Commission filling the environmental position on that board. Motion carried with voice vote.
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Hoaglund to approve the following budget amendments and cash transfers
101.131.899.002 Appeals Atty. $ 4,000
101.168.899.004 Court Appt. Attys. $ 4,000
265.000.699.001 Approp. Fund Balance $ 255
267.000.695.000 Transfer In $ 255
267.000.931.000 Equip/ Maint. & Repair $ 255
265.000.999.000 Transfer Out $ 255
Cash transfer of $255.00 from the 265 Drug Enforcement Fund to the 267 Drug Fund.
Motion carried with seven yes votes.
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, supported by Commissioner Brooks to approve the Crime Victim Rights Grant Agreement and authorize the Board Chairperson to sign the agreement. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, supported by Commissioner Faber to approve the Prosecuting Attorney Cooperative Reimbursement Contract (CRP) and authorize the Board Chairperson to sign the contract. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
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MOTION #11: Friend
of the Court Cooperative Reimbursement Contract (CRP)
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, supported by Commissioner Tiedt to approve the Friend of the Court Cooperative Reimbursement Contract (CRP) and authorize the Board Chairperson to sign the contract. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
MOTION #12:
Moved by
Commissioner Hoaglund, supported by Commissioner Faber to advertise for the
sale of the following vehicles, with a minimum bid amount of $400 per vehicle:
1991 Chevrolet Suburban - VIN 1GNER16K1MF133838, 1992 Dodge Ram Charger 4 x 4 –
VIN 3B4GM17Y5NM547304, 1996 Dodge Stratus – 1B3EJ46C6TN235040, 1997 Ford Crown
Victoria – VIN 2FALP71W5VX170471, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria – VIN
2FAFP71W6YX123046, 2004 Dodge Intrepid – VIN 2B3HD46V24H701904. The sale of
these vehicles is stipulated upon further investigation, prior to advertising,
on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
Motion carried with
seven yes votes.
MOTION #13:
Removal of Tree at
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, supported
by Commissioner Brock to approve the Maintenance Department removing a blue
spruce tree located at the Commission on Aging/Tustin Sportsman’s
MOTION #14:
Elimination of Probationary Period Policy
Moved
by Commissioner Brooks, supported by Commissioner Tiedt to remove the
Probationary Period Policy from the Osceola County Policies and Procedures
effective upon approval of the Board of Commissioners.
Motion carried with seven yes votes.
MOTION #15: Budget Amendment & Cash Transfer Report
Moved
by Commissioner Brooks, supported by Commissioner Sikkema to approve the Budget
Amendment Reports for June 2007 and July 2007 as presented by the
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Sikkema to submit the prepaid invoices in the amount of $937,637.93 and recommend the several amounts scheduled therein be allowed also that the Clerk of this Board be allowed to draw orders on the County Treasurer for the same. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
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Board members gave liaison committee reports.
Chairman Emig advised there will be a Special Board Meeting
on
Chairman Emig also spoke about an upcoming
Motion by Commissioner Faber, support by Commissioner
Hoaglund to adjourn at
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Karen J. Bluhm,