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1 Tuesday, February 5, The regular meeting of the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Daniel Dean at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Board of Commissioners Chambers at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, Michigan. The prayer was given by Commissioner Dean and the pledge was led by Commissioner O Mara. Roll call was taken. Members present: Bob Conely, Joel Wyatt, Jr., Joseph O Mara, Gary Heberling and Daniel Dean. Quorum present. Administrator / Controller Tara Griffith also present. Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda: Adoption of Agenda: COMMISSIONER O MARA THAT WE ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: COMMISSIONER CONELY THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2019 AS PRINTED. Motion carried. Communications and Introductions: 1. Minutes from the Sanilac County Department of Veterans Affairs Committee meeting held on January 29, Minutes from the Sanilac County Parks Commission meeting held on January 8, Letter from Michiana Land Services, Inc., dated January 30, 2019, regarding right of way support. Commissioner Reports: Commissioner Conely reported on the Citizens Planner Program through Michigan State University being completed, and future GIS trainings will soon be available. Chairman Dean reported attending the Taste of the Thumb, and the event was outstanding. Also, attended Minden Township s board meeting, which continued discussions were on the tax evaluation of windmills and pending litigation. Administrator s Report: Emergency Procedures Plan met with Todd Hillman, Emergency Management Director, to formulate plans for updating emergency procedures for the County. Discussed the need for establishing a Safety Committee to be eligible for grant funds. Will be conducting safety drills for fire and tornado preparedness in 2019

2 Tuesday, February 5, in the County buildings. Discussed updating evacuation maps to account for building modifications and replace missing maps within the offices. Also, discussed coordinating an in-service to update/educate staff on emergency procedures and every year for new hires. Recycling Grant MDEQ has released Recycling Infrastructure Grant funding for Met with JoAnn Bye and assisted in writing a grant for a cold storage building that would be used to store plastics and cardboard collections. Discussed increasing the plastics and cardboard capacity and placing additional roll off containers throughout the County. The application for grants is March 1 st, which would require a 25% match and would be funded through the recycling millage. Changes to the Medical Examiner Program Dr. Virani submitted a letter requesting changes to continue providing autopsy services beginning March 1 st. He is requesting a fee increase of $350.00, backup Forensic Pathologist to cover if he is unavailable and provide space and equipment necessary to conduct autopsies. Medical Examiners Dr. Bush and Dr. Starbird are working to establish a regionalized approach with surrounding counties and possibly share Genesee County s Forensic Pathologist and location as backup. A meeting will be scheduled with Health Officers and Medical Examiners to formulate a plan to meet the requirements and provide information back to the Board. Public Comments: Appointments to Standing Committee: County Commission Appointments to Boards: General Resolutions: Committee Reports: Unfinished Business: New Business: FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT CLAIMS FOR 2018 IDENTIFIED ON THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT DATED JANUARY 29, 2019, FOR THE GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21, Motion carried.

3 Tuesday, February 5, FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT CLAIMS FOR 2019 IDENTIFIED ON THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT DATED JANUARY 29, 2019, FOR THE GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143, Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS AND ESTABLISHES THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENTS REVENUE: EXPENSE: Increase: Tax Dockets & Tribunal Refunds $ 2, Decrease: Contingency $ (2,000.00) FURTHER, ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: Proceeds from Bonds/Notes Land and Building Repairs Legal Fees Gas & Oil Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE AGREEMENT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES BETWEEN SANILAC COUNTY AND WHITE OAK APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS, L.L.C., AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $24,375, WITH FUNDING FROM THE EQUALIZATION BUDGET. Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SHERIFF S OFFICE TO SEND ONE (1) CORRECTION DIVISION SERGEANT AND ONE (1) UNIFORM SERVICES DIVISION DETECTIVE SERGEANT TO THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $7,000, WITH 75% REIMBURSEMENT OF

4 Tuesday, February 5, TUITION/REGISTRATION FEES UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION FROM MMRMA, WITH FUNDING FROM THE MICHIGAN JUSTICE TRAINING NUNC PRO TUNC TO 1/22. Discussion followed. Administrator was requested to formulate a procedure that all Indirect Costs associated with requests are to be included in the cost projections. Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER O MARA THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES MGT CONSULTING GROUP, PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT INFORMATION SECURITY AUDIT SERVICE FOR THE SANILAC COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT OFFICE, THE AUDIT MUST BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER, 2019, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $8,140, FUNDING FROM THE FRIEND OF THE COURT BUDGET WITH 66% REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED. Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AWARDS THE BID TO JAMESTOWN ADVANCED PRODUCTS TO PURCHASE 101 GALVANIZED PICNIC TABLE FRAME KITS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,943, AND FURTHER, AWARDS THE BID TO ZELLER S PLUMBING OF CROSWELL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A 75-GALLON WATER HEATER AND MIXING VALVE FOR LEXINGTON PARK, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,250, WITH FUNDING FROM THE PARKS MILLAGE. Motion carried. FA MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HEBERLING AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER O MARA THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES A ONE-TIME INCREASE FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 25 OR MORE RETIREMENT YEARS OF SERVICE, TO BUMP TO STEP 7 WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED PAY GRADE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING AN ANOMALY THAT OCCURRED DURING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAGE CLASSIFICATION & PAY GRADE SYSTEM, EFFECTIVE UPON BOARD APPROVAL, AND FURTHER, IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THIS SCENARIO SHOULD HAPPEN AGAIN, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Motion carried. Public Comments:

5 Tuesday, February 5, Adjournment: COMMISSIONER CONELY THAT WE ADJOURN AT 1:20 P.M. Motion carried. Daniel Dean, Chairman Denise McGuire, County Clerk