OSCEOLA COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MINUTES

JUNE 19, 2012

 

The Osceola County Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m. by Chairman Dave Brooks at the Courthouse. 

 

Commissioner Emig led those present in prayer.

 

Chairman Brooks led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 

 

Roll Call:  Present-Commissioners Ron Sikkema, Tammy Stoner, Mark Brock, Dave Brooks, Roger Elkins, Alan Tiedt and Larry Emig. 

 

Brief public comment:  None.

 

Employee comment:  None.

 

MOTION #1:  Approve Board Agenda

Moved by Commissioner Brock, supported by Commissioner Sikkema, to approve the agenda as presented.   Motion carried with a voice vote.

 

MOTION #2:  Approve Board Minutes of June 5, 2012

Moved by Commissioner Sikkema, supported by Commissioner Brock, to approve the regular Board minutes of June 5, 2012, as presented.   Motion carried with a voice vote.

 

2011 Audit Report

Bob Haske, from Anderson & Tackman, was present to review the County’s 2011 audit results.  Mr. Haske reported, once again, Osceola County received an “unqualified” audit which is the highest standard for an audit.  He reported that the County had once again added to their fund balance, which is difficult in these economic times.  He reviewed various sections of the audit and answered any questions Board members asked.

 

Rural Waste/Osceola County Landfill

Darrell Fenstermacher asked about the Board filling vacancies on the Solid Waste Committee.  Discussion was held on representation by Board members to the committee.  After discussion it was decided to wait to fill these vacancies until after the Planning Committee meets for discussion on the landfill project.

 

MOTION #3: Approval of Consent Agenda

Moved by Commissioner Emig, supported by Commissioner Brock, to accept the following Committee recommendations of June 19, 2012:

 

MOTION #3A:  Approve Payment of Accounts Payable

Approve the accounts payable invoices for  claims for the County in the amount of $44,855.83 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.  

 

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MOTION #3B:  Bid Acceptance/Used Vehicles

Approve the sale of vehicles to the following bidders in “As Is” condition:  2000 Ford Crown Victoria-Warner Myntti for $737.00; 2004  Dodge Intrepid-Warner Myntti for $1,442.00; 2005 Dodge Durango-Larry Cass for $3,100.00; and authorize the County Clerk to sign the titles for the vehicles.

 

MOTION #3C:  Budget Amendments, Cash Transfer, and Treasurer’s Journal Report

Approve the following budget amendments and cash transfer and Treasurer’s Journal Report for May 2012.

 

Description                             Line Item                                Decrease                     Increase

Disability Insurance                            280.120.724.002                                 $      1,000

Travel Expenses                                  280.120.860.000                                                                                 $      1,000

 

Contracted Building                            249.371.808.018                                                                                 $      2,500

Appointed                                             249.371.702.001                                 $      2,500

 

Transfer In-Capital                             245.120.695.000                                                                                 $       3,300

Contingency-Other                              101.890.999.005                                 $       3,300

Transfer Out-P.I.                                  101.965.999.028                                                                                 $       3,300

Bldg. & Land-Capital                         245.901.970.005                                                                                 $       3,300

 

Cash Transfer of $3,300 from 101 General Fund to 245 Fund.

 

MOTION #3D:  TriTech Software/EMS

Approve the purchase agreement with TriTech for the EMS LIFENET software module and authorize the appropriate signatures.

 

MOTION #3E:  Commission on Aging/RFP

Approve doing an RFP to make improvements to the Commission on Aging garage area to convert to a Meal site/Senior Center area.

 

MOTION #3F:  Petty Cash/Commission on Aging

Approve a Petty Cash amount of $150.00 for the Commission on Aging Department.

 

Approval of consent agenda carried with roll call vote. Voting yes:  Commissioners Stoner, Sikkema, Elkins, Brooks, Emig, Brock and Tiedt. 

 

MOTION #4:  Greater Reed City Area Recreation Authority Appointment

Moved by Commissioner Tiedt, supported by Commissioner Sikkema to appoint Dan Massy to the Greater Reed City Area Recreation Authority for a two year term.  Motion carried with six (6) yes votes.  Voting yes:  Commissioners Brock, Sikkema, Tiedt, Elkins, Brooks and Emig.  Voting no:  Commissioner Stoner.

 

MOTION #5:  RN Job Classification Level/COA

Moved by Commissioner Emig, supported by Commissioner Stoner to approve the classification of the Registered Nurse position for Commission on Aging at a Level 10. Motion carried with six (6) yes votes.  Voting yes:  Commissioners Brock, Sikkema, Tiedt, Elkins, Brooks and Emig.  Voting no:  Commissioner Stoner.

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Board liaison reports given.

 

Extended Public Comment:  None.

 

Moved by Commissioner Emig, supported by Commissioner Brock, to adjourn at 12:24 p.m.

 

 

 

 

_______________________                          ___________________________

Karen Bluhm, County Clerk                           Dave Brooks, Chairman