May 24, 2005
The Regular meeting of the Otsego County Board of Commissioners was held in the
Multi-Purpose Room of the J. Richard Yuill Alpine Center. The meeting was called
to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Beachnau. Invocation by Commissioner Glasser,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Johnson.
Roll call:
Present: Backenstose, Bates, Beachnau, Olsen, Glasser, Johnson,
Hyde, Bentz.
Excused: Liss.
Others present: Mary Jergenson, James McBride, Doty Latuszak, Joe Edwartowski,
Bob Harden, Elizabeth Haus, Keith Huff, Sheri McWhirter, Kyle Legel, Debbie
Dunham, Ron Chavey, Marie Frick, David Schuster, Matt Nowicki, Matthew
Soderquist, Richard Edmonds, Rachel Frisch, Denise Koning, Susan DeFeyter.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2005 were approved as presented.
The agenda was amended to add under new business the Airport re-zoning,
Resolution OCR-05-15 Summer Property Tax Levy; Airport hanger purchase; Lease
for goodwill.
Consent Agenda:
Motion by Bus Committee that the contract between Otsego County and Cheboygan
County for the operations of the Straits Regional Ride System be changed to
operate from June 2005 through September 2006, then annually thereafter to
coincide with the Bus System fiscal year; if Cheboygan County does not approve
such change, then continue running the contract from June to June, approved as
presented by unanimous consent.
Administrator’s Report:
Denise Koning attended the Administrator’s Conference; Summer Tax Levy; Second
Annual County Golf outing, June 27th at the Loon; Auditors are here.
Special Presentation:
Clerk/Register of Deeds Susan I. DeFeyter gave her quarterly report.
Airport Manager Dave Schuster gave his report to the Board.
Joe Edwartowski reported the dinner dance for the fireworks was a success.
Elizabeth Haus from the Village of Vanderbilt reported on the Park; Memorial Day
Service; Garage sale.
Correspondence:
A letter of complaint regarding noise received by the chairman.
New Business:
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, to approve Warrant B2005-20 in the amount of
$148,821.31, as presented.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hyde, to approve Warrant B2005-21 in the amount of
$130,321.39, as presented.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Olsen, to approve OCR-05-14 AFSCME Retirement.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Backenstose, Bates, Olsen, Glasser, Johnson, Hyde, Bentz, Beachnau.
Nays: None.
Excused: Liss
Motion carried/Resolution adopted.
Motion by Commissioner Bates, to approve OCR-05-13 Court Employees Retirement.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Bates, Olsen, Glasser, Johnson, Hyde, Bentz, Backenstose, Beachnau.
Nays: None.
Excused: Liss
Motion carried/Resolution adopted.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to adopt the proposed vehicle policy, as
presented.
Motion by Commissioner Olsen, to amend the proposed vehicle policy to add #8
Exceptions to this policy must be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and #9 This policy will be in effect June 28, 2005. Motion to
amend carried.
The vote on the vehicle policy as amended was: Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Bentz, to approve re-zoning request for property at 1185
VanTyle Road, Otsego County Airport, as presented.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Backenstose, to approve OCR-05-15 2005 Summer Property
Tax Levy, as presented.
Ayes: Olsen, Johnson, Hyde, Backenstose, Bates, Beachnau.
Nays: Glasser, Bentz.
Excused: Liss.
Motion carried/Resolution adopted.
Motion by Commissioner Olsen, to postpone purchase of Airport hangers owned by
Bozzer Enterprises until legal counsel reviews and the full Board of
Commissioners has an opportunity to review the advice from legal counsel at a
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to postpone lease agreement for Novak Bldg at
the Alpine Center with Goodwill until the next meeting.
Ayes: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Elizabeth Haus addressed the Veteran’s flag issue.
Board remarks:
Commissioner Hyde:
Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 30th at 10:00 am on the Courthouse lawn.
Commissioner Bates:
Reported on the Veterans Committee.
Commissioner Backenstose: Attended H&H Tube 75th
Anniversary
Otsego County Library working with Vanderbilt School’s Library
Letter received from Jan Harmer.
Commissioner Olsen:
Attended MTA meeting
Letter received from the City of Gaylord regarding business after hours
at the Industrial Park June 8, 2005 from 5:00-7:00p.m.
Commissioner Glasser:
Commented on the Police week resolution
Addressed the Huron Pines/Otsego Lake watershed project
Reported on the I-75 Crossing Committee
Update on Colke Creek
Commissioner Beachnau:
Reported on the Airport Committee meeting
Reported on the Sportsplex
Attended the Livingston Township meeting
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, to enter into closed session pursuant to the
Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.268(e).
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Glasser, Johnson, Hyde, Bentz, Backenstose, Bates, Olsen, Beachnau.
Nays: None.
Excused: Liss.
Motion carried
Closed session called to order at 11:00 a.m.
Returned to open session at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. at the call of the Chair.
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Paul M. Beachnau, Chairman
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Susan I. DeFeyter, County Clerk