April 12, 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 Bates,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Johnson.
Roll call:
Present: Backenstose, Bates, Beachnau, Liss, Glasser, Johnson, Hyde.
Excused: Olsen, Bentz.
Others present: Mary Jergenson, James McBride, Jean Nowicki, Mary Sanders, Doty
Latuszak, Joe Edwartowski, Kyle Legel, Jean Baker,Richard Edmonds, Brian Webber,
Maureen Derenzy, Don Tober, Bob Harden, Bob Diesing, Jack Austin, Diann Axford,
Wayne Tyler, Bill Kerr, Jay Gliwa, Craig Ryan, Sheri McWhirter, Myles Weitzman,
Warren Baumann, Randy Stutts, Patrick Murphy, Rachel Frisch, Denise Koning,
Susan DeFeyter.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2005 were approved with
corrections.
Minutes were corrected that Chairman Beachnau appointed Angel Opperman, Keith
Huff and a Veterinarian, to be determined, to the Animal Evaulation Committee.
The agenda was amended to move the Jail Budget Review and amendment; New Patrol
Vehicle Equipment request and Jail Garage door to the beginning of new business.
Consent Agenda:
The Bus Committee motion #1 and #2 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
The Bus Committee moves that the $12,000 annual compensation for managing the
Straits Regional Ride be granted to the Operations Manager, Theron Higgins,
retroactive to January 1, 2005. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Bus Committee moves that the vehicle formerly dedicated for use by the
Manager of the Otsego County Bus System be used only for business purposes,
excluding any personal use of the vehicle, until further notice. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
Administrator’s Report:
Denise Koning introduced Rachel Frisch to the Board; A public forum is May 4,
2005 at 7:00 p.m at Hayes Township Hall; Attended a meeting with Jay Gliwa and a
representative from the Michigan State Police; April 26, 2005 is an open house
for the demonstration kitchen on the 4th floor; Auditors are here.
Special Presentation:
Myles Weitzman from Weitzman Resources asked the Board for an extension of the
Oil and Gas Lease.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, to extend the Oil and Gas lease with Weitzman
Resources and Baumann Resources for nine (9) months after September 2005 under
the same conditions of current lease. Motion carried.
Maureen Derenzy reported on the Library.
Motion by Commissioner Backenstose, to approve OCR-05-06 National Library Week
2005 Proclamation.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Backenstose, Bates, Liss, Glasser, Johnson, Hyde, Beachnau.
Nays: None.
Excused: Olsen, Bentz.
Motion carried/Resolution adopted.
Jay Gliwa reported on 9-1-1 and Emergency Management.
Motion by Commissioner Liss, to approve OCR-05-07 National Public Safety
Telecommunication week April 10-16, 2005.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Bates, Liss, Glasser, Johnson, Hyde, Backenstose, Beachnau.
Nays: None.
Excused: Olsen, Bentz.
Motion carried/Resolution adopted.
Mary Sanders reported the MTA District meeting for 2005 is May 17th at Treetops
Resort; The MTA meeting is May 17, 2005 at Hayes Township at 7:00 p.m.
Jack Austin from Livingston Township addressed the Board.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from Community Mediation Services.
New Business:
Sheriff James McBride addressed the jail budget review and amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to move $4,000.00 from line 703060 to line
703070. Motion carried.
Sheriff James McBride addressed the new patrol vehicle equipment request.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to postpone the new vehicle equipment request
until April 26th meeting to allow Jay Gliwa to investigate if Homeland Security
Grants will cover the proposed equipment. Motion carried
Sheriff James McBride addressed the jail garage door.
Motion by Commissioner Hyde, to transfer from contingency fund to Building and
Grounds, $2,970.00 for garage door repair in Sheriff service area. Motion
carried.
Bill Kerr gave the Equalization Report.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to approve the 2005 Equalization report as
presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to approve Ordinance 05-01 as presented. Motion
carried.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, to approve Ordinance 05-02 as presented. Motion
carried.
Motion by Commissioner Bates, to approve Ordinance 05-03 as presented. Motion
carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hyde, to approve Ordinance 05-04 as presented. Motion
carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hyde, to approve Warrant B2005-13 in the amount of
$246,571.59, as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Bates, to approve Warrant B2005-14 in the amount of
$131,729.93, as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Liss, to approve Warrant B2005-15 in the amount of
$98,032.82 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Backenstose, to approve the budget amendment transferring
$13,500.00 from the Contingency fund to the Treasurers Office to pay for ongoing
work by Keskine, Cook, Miller and Alexander and training in the Treasurer’s
office. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Bates, to approve the Building Inspection Department
budget amendment as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, to postpone the approval of the Building
Inspection Department budget amendment until the April 26th Board of
Commissioners meeting. Motion carried.
Bill Kerr addressed the Board regarding the Equalization Budget Amendments.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to approve budget amendment for 618 fund as
presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Liss, to approve the budget amendment for 540 fund as
presented.
Motion defeated.
Motion by Commissioner Liss, to amend general fund revenues by an increase of
$37,900; to amend Equalization expenditures by $12,200; and the Contingency fund
by $25,700. Motion carried.
The Bus Committee moves that Cle Leask no longer receive additional compensation
for managing the Straits Regional Ride as he has not been managing that system
since August 2004. Motion carried.
The Bus Committee moves that Cle Leask pay back the full amount of his salary
overpayment, as presented, totaling $11,434.21 as of March 10, 2005; and that he
have one year to re-pay Otsego County this sum, or his last date of employment,
whichever comes first.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to amend the Bus Committee motion above by
reducing the $11,434.21 overpayment by the $2500 annual bonus as pro-rated by
Administrator for the period of June 1, 2003 until August 2004. Motion carried.
The amended Bus Committee motion carried.
Board remarks:
Commissioner Hyde: Attended Bagley Township Meeting.
Commissioner Bates: Attended City-Council Meeting.
Commissioner Glasser: I-75 East and West Crossing meeting is scheduled for
4-22-05 at 10:00 a.m. at the University Center.
Commissioner Liss: Attended the Straights Regional Ride Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 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