BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MINUTES
The Osceola County Board of Commissioners was called to
order at
Roll Call: Present-Commissioners Sikkema, Brock, Hoaglund, Emig, Brooks, Faber and Tiedt.
Chairman Emig led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance with Commissioner Brock offering prayer.
Brief public comment: None.
Employee comment: None.
MOTION #1: Approve Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Brock, support by Commissioner Hoaglund to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
MOTION# 2:
Approve Board Minutes of January 24 and
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Tiedt
to approve the Board minutes of
Community Mental
Health Update
Linda Kaufmann, Executive Director of Central Michigan
Mental Health, along with Tom Rojeski, Director of Mental Health in Osceola and
Rebecca Stieg was present to explain the Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (MPRI) and the purpose of the program. She noted the program is not an early release program. The program is directed towards those who have completed their minimum sentence requirements and are now eligible for parole, but who are at risk for returning to prison. She serves as the Community Coordinator of the nine county group and her role is to develop communications between service providers. She shared information on the MPRI model and explained some sources of funding.
Lance Cornelius, Maintenance Supervisor, was present to ask
the Board to allow them to proceed with the restroom plumbing project at the
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project. Loraine McCall, Commission on Aging Director, was also present and in agreement with the proposal.
MOTION #3:
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner
Sikkema to set a cap of $8000.00 for the restroom plumbing and new fixtures
project at the
Commissioners reviewed the February 5th and 19th, 2008 committee minutes and offered the following:
MOTION #4: Budget Amendments and Cash Transfer
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Sikkema to approve the following budget amendments and cash transfer.
Line Item Description Increase Decrease
256.000.699.001 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 5,000
101.965.695.022 Transfer In 256 $ 5,000
256.000.999.000 Transfer Out $ 5,000
101.890.999.005 Contingency Other $ 5,000
245.120.695.000 Trans. In from C.F. $ 129
101.965.999.028 Trans. Out-Public Impr. $ 129
245.902.970.010 Circuit Ct.-Date Proc. $ 129
101.131.727.000 Circuit
Cash transfer of $129 from the 101 General Fund to the 245 Public Improvement Fund.
Motion carried with seven yes votes.
MOTION #5:
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Tiedt
to send a letter of support to
MOTION #6: Payment of Accounts Payable Invoices
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Faber
to submit the accounts payable invoices in the amount of $91,717.68 and
recommend the several amounts scheduled therein be allowed also that the Clerk
of this Board be allowed to draw orders on the
MOTION #7: Payment of Prepaid Invoices
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Faber to submit the prepaid invoices in the amount of $1,171,909.23 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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RESOLTUION 2008-0006
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
Whereas, the TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES AND CITIES, now wish to enter into an agreement with the COUNTY providing that the TREASURER shall collect delinquent personal property taxes of the TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES, AND CITIES for all years subsequent to this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties to this Resolution, the TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES AND CITIES and the COUNTY agree as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section 56 of Act No. 539 of the Public Acts of 1982, as amended, the
TREASURER shall be responsible for the collection of delinquent personal property taxes of the TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES AND CITIES for all years subsequent to this Resolution.
2. The TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES AND CITIES and the COUNTY, including the TREASURER, agree to comply with the requirements of the Act and other applicable law governing the collection of delinquent personal property taxes.
3. For services performed, the TREASURER shall add to the amount of the assessed tax and retain; any collection or administration fee, distrait and sale fee, interest, penalty, and any other charge provided by this Act and shall also collect whatever costs, fees, or expenses are allowed by a court if remedy is pursued through the courts.
4. This entire Resolution may be terminated by any party upon 60 days written notice prior to the first day of March, the date upon which the personal property taxes became delinquent. If the entire Resolution is terminated, the TREASURER shall continue to collect all previous years’ delinquent personal property taxes pursuant to the terms above, but shall not collect delinquent personal property taxes that accrue subsequent to the termination date.
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Sikkema to adopt. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
MOTION #8: Purchase of PFE Minimailer4 Plus Folder/Inserter/Sealer
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Sikkema to approve the purchase of the PFE Minimailer 4 Plus Folder/Inserter/Sealer mailing system through Automated Business Equipment in the amount of $7,625.00. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
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MOTION #9: By-Laws/COA Advisory Council
Moved by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner Tiedt to approve the revised By-Laws for the Osceola Commission on Aging Advisory Council as presented. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
MOTION #10: 2008 Marion Human Services Rental Agreement
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Faber to approve the 2008 Marion Human Services Rental Agreement as presented. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
RESOLUTION 2008-0007
RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT
FOR THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 4323 OF 2007
WHEREAS, the ownership and use of off-road and all-terrain
vehicles in northern
WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would provide uniform standards of operation on county roads open to these vehicles; and
WHEREAS. House Bill 4323 would improve public safety and the safety of riders of these vehicles; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 increases penalties for environmental damage caused by the illegal operation of these vehicles; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would further limit public liability arising from negligent operation of these vehicles; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would provide dedicated funding for law enforcement and signing through citations; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4323 would clarify the legal ability of county boards of commissioners to open and close portions of county roads to the operation of these vehicles with notification given to the county board of road commissioners and/or Michigan Department of Natural Resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Osceola County Board of Commissioners supports the passage and enactment of House Bill 4323 and that copies of this resolution be sent to State Representative Joe Sheltrown and State Senator Michelle McManus.
Moved by Commissioner Brooks, support by Commissioner Brock to adopt. Motion carried with seven yes votes.
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Commissioners gave liaison appointment reports.
Motion by Commissioner Hoaglund, support by Commissioner
Brock to adjourn at
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Karen J. Bluhm,