THE BENZIE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 16, 2014

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1 THE BENZIE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Benzie County Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Government Center, 448 Court Place, Beulah, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by Chair Donald R. Tanner at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Commissioners Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Absent: None The invocation was given by Commissioner Kelley followed by the pledge of allegiance. Agenda: Motion by Tucker, seconded by Walterhouse, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Minutes: Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Tucker, to approve the regular session minutes of December 2, 2014 as amended. Ayes: Bates, Griner Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Tucker, to approve the regular Commission on Aging Annual Meeting minutes of December 2, 2014 as presented. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, 9:02 a.m. Public Input Deb Lindgren says thank you to Tom Kelley, Don Tanner and Glen Rineer for your service as Commissioners she greatly appreciates it. Dave Lemmien, DNR Land Acquisition, request approval to acquire 40 acres in Weldon Twp (Wistrand property), section 21, the State has recently acquired the Stone Property and the Wistrand property is totally surrounded by state land. Mr. Lemmien will be added to the agenda following Public Input for further discussions and possible action. 9:06 a.m. Public Input Closed Dave Lemmien, DNR Chairman Tanner states that this doesn t affect the tax base and the state will continue to pay taxes. Mr. Lemmien stated that this property will be designated as purchased property and all taxes will be paid except the state education tax which is exempt. Chairman Tanner stated that Weldon Township has approved the acquisition. Motion by Griner, seconded Walterhouse, to approve authorizing the state acquisition of property in Weldon Township with a letter of support to the DNR, authorizing the chairman to sign. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPT HEAD COMMENTS:

2 Page 2 Sheriff Schendel, stated there was an armed robbery at Cherryland Grocery this morning; the server at the Sheriff Dept is going bad; the Wyant quote is $52,000 Sheriff would recommend holding off at this point as they are looking at other companies. Dan Smith, Jail Administrator, discusses the Securus request for extension of their contract for two years (to be handled with County Administrator Report); they have sold the old corrections van for $10,000 to Tuscola County and their funds will be available after January 1, Craig Johnson, EMS, Bylaws have been approved by Mr. Figura and Craig request approval; Craig states that the new Echo unit should be on the road today; they have been busy and the November calls were up 23 from last year; Thank you to Tom, Don and Glen for your service; Thompsonville did not miss a call in November. Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Griner, to adopt the EMS Advisory Committee Bylaws as presented, effective immediately,. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tom Longanbach, Equalization Director, presents the board to approve an agreement with the State of Michigan for 2015 for LiDAR (digital elevation photos). Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Tucker, to authorize Tom Longanbach to complete the Michigan Statewide Authoritative Imagery and LiDAR Program (MiSAIL) State of Michigan Partner Agreement as presented (digital elevation photos). Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Doug Durand, Council on Aging, provides a written report and reports that the federal budget passed this weekend and programs are still below the 2010 budget; fundraising continues to fund their vehicle and there are $ to their goal; Christmas bags; they are planning for next week s activities; the dental program is going well, three more people entered last week. Bob Roelofs, Veterans Affairs, says thank you to all of the Board of Commissioners and to Glen, Tom and Don sorry to see you leave; Veterans board members are present; we have 1724 veterans in Benzie County and we appreciate your help. The Veterans Memorial presents a proposed drawing; the site will be behind Watson Benzie in Memorial Park; there will be fundraising and acceptance of donations which will be moving forward. Received Benzie Home Health Card report for November Jaime Croel, Animal Control, presented the November 2014 report; she also reported that the drain field has failed and is overflowing into the fence area this item is on the finance consent and will be handled during County Administrator time. They have once again received the Frank B. Foster grant for spay and neutering in the amount of $5,000. Marlene Wood, Recycling Coordinator, the Vice President of ERG will be here at 11:00; Mr. Figura has approved the ERG contract; tomorrow Battery Solutions will be here to pick up a 55 gallon drum of batteries that have been collected since the August collection, there are about 22 buckets around

3 Page 3 the county for used batteries. SWAC meets on January 7, 2015 for their quarterly meeting; the Thompsonville site is being well used and she is working on lighting at that site we are seeing about double the activity there. Thank you for your support to the exiting commissioners and look forward to working with the new commissioners as well as the remaining ones. Frank Post, Emergency Management, presented the November 2014 activity report; the Hazardous Mitigation Plan is being worked on and the comment period will continue until 1/15/15; he will go to all townships, then back to this board with resolution to review (not adopt) then to MSP HLS and FEMA. Active Shooter Training scheduled for March 3 and 4, ICS 300 training January 21-23, 2015 at the Best Western. Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Rineer, to adopt the $2,500 budget amendment for ICS Training as presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. Two 2% Grant applications to the Grand Traverse Band. Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Bates, to authorize application to the Grand Traverse Band 2% grant in the amount of $13, for ARES/RACES Radio Improvements, authorizing the chairman to sign. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. Motion by Bates, seconded by Tucker, to authorize application to the Grand Traverse Band 2% grant in the amount of $1, for the CERT Program. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried He is working on getting sand bags and will store them at the Frankfort Coast Guard Station; Thank you to Don, Tom and Glen. 10:27 a.m. Break 10:42 a.m. Reconvene COMMISSIONER REPORTS Comm Tucker reported that Dale Flaherty passed away and Bonnie Supina has been appointed to fill in as Lake Ann President; she attended the pancake breakfast at Almira Township. Comm Bates reported on the EMS Bylaws; pancake Breakfast at Almira Township; Lake Ann is still figuring out what to do with the loss of Dale Flaherty; Thank you to Don 12 years of service; Tom 10 years of service and Glen 2 years of service. Comm Rineer stated that this has been quite an experience for him. It has been a pleasure and he appreciates the opportunity to serve; he will continue with Airport Authority and he hopes to remain on the Showcase Committee too. Thanks everyone for the opportunity to work with you. Comm Walterhouse stated that the Prosecuting Attorney Office is moving forward; January 6, 2015 they will finalize and move furniture; budget meetings; housing meeting next week; thank you to the three commissioners that will be leaving the board.

4 Page 4 Comm Kelley stated that he has service the Board of Commissioners for over 10 years and 47 year in public service it is time to give it up. Comm Griner agrees that we need to continue the invocation before each meeting; Benzie Bus renewal will be up next years; the Maples is planning to move on January 8, 2015 and they have 14 people on the waiting list to come into the new facility; Airport is being discussed; Career Tech training; immigration reform has been discussed with Dan Benishek we need them in Benzie County; would like to attend NaCO in Washington DC February 20 and 21, 2015 at a cost of about $1,500 (airfare, hotel & conference) two sessions he is interested in will be discussed immigration & cross lake ferry service. 11:02 a.m. Shelley Greene, Weldon/Colfax/Village of Thompsonville Joint Planning Commission Ms. Greene explains to the board about how and what the joint planning commission does; a public hearing will be held on January 31, 2015 regarding the ordinance; with future adoption of the ordinance upon each of the three jurisdictions approval. 11:09 a.m. Marlene Wood, Recycling Coordinator Ed Dawkins, Vice President of ERG Environmental Services Ron Seaman, Area Manager of ERG Environmental Services Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Griner, to approve the solid Waste Collection Services Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services with ERG Environmental Services for 2015 as presented, authorizing the chairman to sign. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT - Karl Sparks Prosecuting attorney project is moving along nicely. Showcase is moving along nicely as well. Attended New Commissioner training in Frankenmuth. Buildings & Grounds: Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Griner, to approve the Buildings & Grounds Consent Calendar as presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Interview Committee: Motion by Tucker, seconded by Bates, to approve the Interview Committee Consent Calendar for Veterans and EMS as presented. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Finance Committee: Comm Bates removes item 8. Comm Walterhouse removes item 3. Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Rineer, to approve Finance Consent Calendar items 1 2, 4-7 and presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried.

5 Page 5 Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Griner, to authorize entering into contract with Kerby s Backhoe in the amount of $3, for the replacement of the Animal Control drain field. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. Motion by Bates, seconded by Tucker, to accept the contract with Benzie Home Health Care as presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCE Motion by Walterhouse, seconded by Kelley, to approve the bills from December 3, 2014 through December 15, 2014 in the amount of $730, as presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Michelle Thompson reports that two funds 213 and 214 are awaiting collection of millage monies and one fund 535 is in the red. Motion by Griner, seconded by Tanner, to adopt the resolution approving loan agreement between Tax Foreclosure fund (532) and Benzie County Land Bank Authority to purchase the former Bud s site in Honor and allow for demolition expenses to be cash flowed, as presented. Roll call. Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, HR AND PERSONNEL None COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Solid Waste: Motion by Tucker, seconded by Kelley, to re-appoint Dennis Fischgrabe to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission for a three-year term, expiring December 31, Ayes: Bates, Griner, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, ACTION ITEMS None CORRESPONDENCE DHS minutes of November 25, 2014 received. Veterans Affairs minutes of November 3, 2014 received. Letter from MSP regarding Byrne JAG Grant completion received. Letter from State of Michigan regarding Child Care Fund approval received. Letter from NMCAA regarding changes to the CDBG program. NEW BUSINESS None 11:54 a.m. Break for Employee Christmas Luncheon 1:10 p.m. Reconvene and begin with Karl Sparks Strategic Planning Presentation 1:44 a.m. Public Input -- None COMMISSIONERS

6 Page 6 Motion by Bates, seconded by Tucker, to adjourn until January 6, 2015 organizational meeting or the call of the chair. Ayes: Bates, Kelley, Rineer, Tanner, Tucker and Walterhouse Nays: None Exc: Griner Motion carried. Donald R. Tanner Chair Dawn Olney, Benzie County Clerk INDEX 1. Approved the agenda as presented. 2. Approved the regular session minutes of December 2, 2014 as presented. 3. Approved the Commission on Aging Annual Meeting minutes of December 2, 2014 as presented. 4. Approved authorizing the state acquisition of property in Weldon Township with a letter of support to the DNR, authorizing the chairman to sign. 5. Adopted the EMS Advisory Committee Bylaws as presented, effective immediately,. 6. Authorized Tom Longanbach to complete the Michigan Statewide Authoritative Imagery and LiDAR Program (MiSAIL) State of Michigan Partner Agreement as presented (digital elevation photos). 7. Adopted the $2,500 budget amendment for ICS training as presented. 8. Authorized application to the Grand Traverse Band 2% grant in the amount of $13, for ARES/RACES Radio Improvements, authorizing the chairman to sign. 9. Authorized application to the Grand Traverse Band 2% grant in the amount of $1, for the CERT Program. 10. Approved the solid Waste Collection Services Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services with ERG Environmental Services for 2015 as presented, authorizing the chairman to sign. 11. Approved the Buildings & Grounds Consent Calendar as presented. 12. Approved the Interview Committee Consent Calendar for Veterans and EMS as presented. 13. Approved Finance Consent Calendar items 1 2, 4-7 and presented. 14. Authorized entering into contract with Kerby s Backhoe in the amount of $3, for the replacement of the Animal Control drain field. 15. Accepted the contract with Benzie Home Health Care as presented. 16. Approved the bills from December 3, 2014 through December 15, 2014 in the amount of $730, as presented. 17. Adopted the resolution approving loan agreement between Tax Foreclosure fund (532) and Benzie County Land Bank Authority to purchase the former Bud s site in Honor and allow for demolition expenses to be cash flowed, as presented. 18. Re-appoint Dennis Fischgrabe to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission for a three-year term, expiring December 31, 2017.