February 8, 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 9:35 a.m. by Chairman Beachnau. Invocation by Commissioner Glasser,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Olsen.
Roll call:
Present: Backenstose, Bates, Beachnau, Liss, Glasser, Olsen, Hyde, Bentz.
Excused: Johnson.
Others present: Mary Jergenson, Sheriff James McBride, Mary Sanders, Jack
Thompson, Bob Harden, Craig Ryan, Elizabeth Haus, Doty Latuszek, Sheri McWhirter,
Ken Homa, Melissa Fitzgerald, Maureen Derenzy, Brian Webber, Stacy Couch, Jean
Nowicki, Cherise Henkel, Mike Solomon, Lori Lancaster, Kirk Johnston, Mike
Turnbull, Dick Nelson, Marie Frick, Chris Martin, Kyle Legel, Denise Koning,
Susan DeFeyter.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2005 were approved as
presented.
Administrator’s Report:
Denise Koning reported to the Board that there is free CPR Classes offered to
County Employees; Applications received for the Finance Director; March 8, 2005
Board meeting will be held at the University Center.
Special Presentation:
Stacy Couch from AmeriCorp Vista addressed the Board regarding the lunch buddy
program.
Sheriff James McBride gave his 2004 year end report on the Sheriff’s Department
to the Board.
Mary Sanders reported to the Board that the School elections are going to be
held in May at the Township Halls.
Elizabeth Haus reported on the Village meeting. On March 7, 2005 Kevin
Elsenheimer will be at the Village Hall from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Correspondence:
An article was received from Bill Granlund regarding the history about the canon
on the Courthouse lawn.
A letter was received from Lieutant Miller regarding the dispatch center.
Craig Ryan commented to the Board regarding the dispatch center.
New Business:
Motion by Commissioner Hyde, to approve Warrant B2005-5 in the amount of
$12,532.31 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Olsen, to approve Warrant B2005-6 in the amount of
$146,970.97 as presented. Motion carried.
Anti-Nepotism Policy:
Denise Koning addressed the Board regarding the Anti-Nepotism Policy.
Motion by Commissioner Glasser, to adopt the Otsego County Anti-Nepotism policy
as proposed in document dated 2-01-05. Motion carried. (Copy attached)
Public Comment:
Freedom of Information Act Policy:
Denise Koning addressed the Board regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Policy.
Motion by Commissioner Bates, to adopt the Freedom of Information Act Policy as
presented. Motion carried. (Copy attached)
Motion by Commissioner Olsen, to approve the purchase of 5 taser units, training
costs and additional equipment at a cost of $5,817.51 with funds to come from
the equipment fund. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Kirk Johnston from the Home Builders Association addressed the Board.
Board remarks:
Commissioner Backenstose: Attended District Health Meeting.
Attended the Otsego Lake Township Meeting.
Commissioner Bentz: Reported on the Board of Health.
Commissioner Bates: Addressed concerns on Veteran’s issues and Veteran’s
policies.
Addressed concerns on vendor payments.
Commissioner Glasser: Reported on the Children’s Museum and Transition House.
Reported that the long range planning commission is on hold.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 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