CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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1 CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Robert Showers Vice-Chairperson Kam J. Washburn Members David W. Pohl Bruce DeLong Kenneth B. Mitchell Dwight Washington Adam C. Stacey COURTHOUSE 100 E. STATE STREET ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN AGENDA Administrator Ryan L. Wood Clerk of the Board Diane Zuker CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Board of Commissioners Room, Courthouse 100 E. State St., Suite 2200, St. Johns TUESDAY, MAY 29, :00 a.m. Call to Order Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Presentation of Minutes: April 24, 2018 Board meeting minutes May 17, 2018 Human Resources Committee meeting closed session minutes Communications 1. Roscommon County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation of PA 93 of Alger County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation to Michigan PA 93 of Allegan County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation to Michigan PA 93 of Menominee County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation to PA 93 of Antrim County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation to Michigan PA 93 of Charlevoix County Resolution Opposing Amendatory Legislation to Michigan PA 93 of Cheboygan County Resolution Supporting the Cormorant Control Act HB :05 a.m. Administrator s Report 9:07 a.m. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition 9:10 a.m. Public Comments 9:12 a.m. Clinton Career Network Update 9:22 a.m. Hon. Lisa Sullivan- Michigan DHHS Bureau Reimbursement and Quality Assurance 9:30 a.m. Summer Property Tax Resolution and Certification of County Millage Rate 9:31 a.m. ZONING OR Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of a singlefamily residential home on the remainder parcel, from an Agricultural Homestead Lot land division as long as the proposed home location is determined to minimally impact or disrupt the agricultural characteristics or viability of the remainder (agricultural) parcel.

2 9:36 a.m. PA 116 Farmland Applications Hickory Hill Land LLC, Bingham Twp. New Application Gary and Sarah Thelen, Westphalia Twp. Application for Withdrawal 9:37 a.m. Approval of Commissioners Expense Accounts 9:38 a.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ways and Means May 17, 2018 Human Resources May 17, 2018 Adjournment ALL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE. TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS OR MATERIALS IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATION AT (989) OR TDD USERS WITHIN CLINTON COUNTY MAY DIAL FOR GENERAL COUNTY SERVICES OR USE MICHIGAN RELAY OR THE NATIONAL RELAY NUMBER OF NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 AT 2:00 P.M. CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROOM 100 EAST STATE STREET, ST. JOHNS, MI :00 CALL TO ORDER, ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 2 2:02 LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENTS 3 2: AUDIT PRESENTATION - REHMANN ROBSON 4 2:30 EQUALIZATION ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH COMPLETE APPRAISIAL SERVICES 5 2:35 MAC CORRESPONDENCE DARK STORES LITIGATION 6 2:45 CLINTON CAREER NETWORK UPDATE 7 2:55 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO BE PRESENTED AT MAY BOC MEETING 8 3:00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/REVIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 9 3:20 SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY RESOLUTION 10 3:25 POST RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN TRUST - QUARTERLY UPDATE 11 3:30 PARKS AND GREEN SPACE DONATIONS (TOM OLSON) 12 3:35 PLANNING UPDATE (DOUG RILEY) 13 3:40 JUNE 2018 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR (ADMINISTRATION) 14 3:45 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICES PAID TOTALS 15 3:50 COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 16 3:55 ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT 17 4:00 ANY OTHER BUSINESS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 AT 4:00 P.M. (OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING) CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROOM 100 EAST STATE STREET, ST. JOHNS, MI **MEETING STARTS PROMPTLY AT CALL TO ORDER TIME LISTED OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING. AGENDA ITEM TIMES MAY VARY** 1 4:00 CALL TO ORDER, ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 2 4:02 LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENTS 3 4:05 CLOSED SESSION - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - CAPITAL CITY LABOR PROGRAM, INC. (CCLP) CORRECTIONS UNIT (NO ATTACHMENT) 4 4:15 NON-UNION PERSONNEL MANUAL UPDATES (ADMINISTRATION) 5 4:20 COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (ADMINISTRATION) 6 4:25 COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 7 4:30 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

3 CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Robert Showers Vice-Chairperson Kam J. Washburn Members David W. Pohl Bruce DeLong Kenneth B. Mitchell Dwight Washington Adam C. Stacey COURTHOUSE 100 E. STATE STREET ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN Administrator Ryan L. Wood Clerk of the Board Diane Zuker DATE 04/24/2018 The Clinton County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clinton County Board of Commissioners Room, Courthouse, St. Johns, Michigan with Chairperson Robert Showers presiding. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL COUNTY PERSONNEL VISITORS AGENDA Chairperson Showers called for a moment of silence. The pledge of allegiance was given to the flag of the United States of America. Roll was called and a quorum reported. Present were Commissioners Kam Washburn, David Pohl, Bruce DeLong, Kenneth B. Mitchell, Robert Showers, Dwight Washington and Adam Stacey. Barbara Moss, Eric Harger, Brandon Schumacher, Penny Goerge, Monica Hoskins, Dan Skorich, Marilyn Whitford, Brenda Young, Carol Winsor, Phil Hanses, Ryan Wood and Craig Longnecker. Madhu Anderson, Steve Japinga, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Kathryn Burkholder, Tim Daman and Bill Hendrian. The agenda was amended as follows: Remove the approval of the April 19, 2018 closed session minutes, as the Human Resources Committee did not proceed to closed session at their meeting; Add Opioid Litigation Retainer Agreement to the Ways and Means Committee report. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Mitchell moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were presented for review and approval: March 29, 2018 Board meeting minutes March 29, 2018 Board meeting closed session minutes BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong to approve the minutes as printed. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes The following communications were received: 1. Annual Certification to State 911 regarding Clinton County s Surcharge Collection 2. Bay County Resolution supporting the Cormorant Control Act 3. Wexford County Resolution opposing Amendatory Legislation to Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to acknowledge receipt of the communications. Motion carried. 1

4 ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO BRANDON HERITIER- SCHUMACHER PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO MARILYN WHITFORD PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO MONICA HOSKINS RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL COUNTY EQUALIZATION Ryan Wood, County Administrator had nothing new to report. Chairperson Showers presented Brandon Heritier-Schumacher with a Certificate of Recognition for his service to Clinton County over the last 2 years as a part-time law clerk and his involvement with the submission of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commissioner Compliance Plan. Chairperson Showers presented Marilyn Whitford with a Certificate of Appreciation for her years of dedicated service to Clinton County after 42 years of employment in the Prosecutor s Office. Chairperson Showers presented Monica Hoskins with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her 37 years of service to Clinton County in law enforcement. Barbara Moss, Equalization Director presented the report on Final County Equalization The total Real Property Value is $3,462,789,224 and the total Personal Property Value is $143,025,771 for a total County Equalized Value for 2018 of $3,605,814,995. The total Tentative Taxable Value for 2018 is $2,766,767,941. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to approve the Resolution for adoption of 2018 Final County Equalization. Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION FOR REPRESENTATION AT STATE EQUALIZATION Barbara Moss, Equalization Director introduced a Resolution for Representation at State Equalization to appoint Barbara Moss, Equalization Director and Adam Stacey, Ways and Means Committee Chairperson of the Clinton County Board of Commissioners to represent Clinton County at State Equalization BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to adopt the Resolution for Representation at State Equalization Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION) CONSUMERS ENERGY UPDATE CAPITOL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS UPDATE Kathryn Burkholder, Community Affairs Manager with Consumers Energy provided handouts to the members on Consumers Energy s Caring for the Communities and Planning for the Future with clean energy goals. In addition, Ms. Burkholder shared information on their 2018 Rural Community Assessment Grants being offered to rural communities to help small communities choose their own destinies. Brief discussion followed regarding renewable energy sources and Consumers Energy s investment in communities. Chairperson Showers introduced Tim Daman and Steve Japinga to provide an update on Capital Council of Governments(CAPCOG). CAPCOG is a partnership between Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Michigan State University. The goal of CAPCOG is to work collaboratively between the parties to support regional economic growth. CAPCOG s initial focus was in the downtown Lansing area and they are now branching out to the surrounding areas. Priorities include robust transportation systems, attracting/retaining talent, regulatory streamlining and local government financial health. Mr. Japinga spoke regarding their legislative involvement, in additional to some of their short and long term goals planned for the region. 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 2

5 PUBLIC COMMENTS DRAIN OFFICE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Chairperson Showers called for public comments. Kelly Rossman-McKinney, candidate for 24 th District State Senate (Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee Counties and the northeast quadrant of Ingham County) introduced herself to the Board. Ms. Rossman- McKinney has been a small business owner working in the political arena since She is a new resident of Watertown Charter Township. Madhu Anderson, candidate for State Representative of the 93 rd District introduced herself to the Board. Ms. Anderson resides in Bath Charter Township where she raised her family. Her goal is to work on quality of life in the area, spending tax dollars well and focusing on our youth. Phil Hanses, Drain Commissioner presented the 2017 Drain Office Annual Report highlighting drain assessments, drain maintenance, petition projects and current projects. He thanked the Board for allowing his office to use the revolving fund to pay bills without having to borrow money for projects and for providing interim funding on projects. Commissioner Pohl commended the Drain Office for their work on projects. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Mitchell moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to accept the report and place on file. Motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR SEPARATE TAX LIMITATION Chairperson Showers introduced discussion regarding a Resolution adopted by the Clinton County Tax Allocation Board on April 16, 2018 petitioning the Board of Commissioners to submit Separate Tax Limitations to the Electors of the County for a period of 4 years. This matter was also discussed at the Ways and Means Committee meeting on April 19 th. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Mitchell moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong to adopt the Resolution to authorize a Ballot Proposal for Separate Tax Limitations to be placed on the August 7, 2018 Primary Election. Voting on the motion by roll call vote, those voting aye were Mitchell, Pohl, Washburn, DeLong, Washington and Showers. Commissioner Stacey voted no. Six ayes, one nay. Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION) APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS EXPENSE ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY MEANS COMMITTEE Commissioners expense accounts were presented for review and approval. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to approve the expense accounts, subject to review by the Chair and Clerk. Motion carried. The following are reports of Committee meetings: Commissioner Mitchell, Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee reported on a meeting held April 19, /24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 3

6 ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Ken Mitchell, Public Safety Chairperson Kam Washburn Dwight Washington David Pohl Bruce DeLong Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Members Excused Adam Stacey Staff Present Craig Longnecker Penny Goerge Jay Greene Fred Olmsted APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Chairperson Mitchell called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Addition to Agenda: Judicial Enforcement Officer Collection Report 6A PUBLIC COMMENTS 2. Chairperson Mitchell requested limited public comments. There were no public comments. COURTHOUSE SECURITY UPDATE CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET OVERVIEW DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD CARE FUND UPDATE 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 3. Chairperson Mitchell introduced discussion regarding Courthouse Security. Commissioner Mitchell briefly discussed a report from Sheriff Jerue with regard to Courthouse security; it was noted that courthouse security continues to be a top priority and that our personnel do an outstanding job in providing a safe and secure facility for all those within the building. No action taken. 4. Chairperson Mitchell introduced Craig Longnecker, Deputy Administrator, to discuss the Child Care Fund Budget. A budget summary showing the status of the child care fund was provided; Deputy Administrator Longnecker noted that the Child Care Fund has been stable and currently within the budget. No action taken. 5. Chairperson Mitchell introduced Jamie Lovelace and Sherry Mandeville from DHHS to discuss the Child Care Fund. Mr. Lovelace provided an update on the status of the child care fund; we are currently under budget; Mr. Lovelace provided an overview and answered questions regarding MiTEAM, Michigan s Child Welfare Case Practice Model; this will be the agency s guide for staff, children, families, stakeholders, and community partners working together to achieve outcomes for safety, permanency and well-being of children and their families; MiTEAM aligns with the agency s mission, values and principles and incorporates the practice skills: Teaming, Engagement, Assessment and Mentoring; Discussion took place regarding MiBridges, an online site where clients can explore potential eligibility, apply for food assistance benefits, view their case information, or report changes to their specialist; Mr. Lovelace discussed Universal Caseload, a new way of doing business in regards to the assistance programs; starting in June 2018 clients will no longer be supported by just one case worker, clients will be supported by an entire team of caseworkers armed with stronger processes and systems; 4

7 A chart was provided to the Members describing how our Clinton/Eaton offices faired in a quality service review completed last year that is connected to the MiTEAM case practice model. No action taken. JUVENILE COURT CHILD CARE FUND UPDATE JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COLLECTION REPORT COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OPIOD LITIGATION RETAINER AGREEMENT 6. Chairperson Mitchell introduced Fred Olmsted, Lead Senior Juvenile Services Officer and Jay Greene, Juvenile Services Officer to provide an update on behalf of the Child Care Fund. The Members were notified that a child care fund audit was recently completed by the Michigan DHHS Bureau of Audit, Reimbursement and Quality Assurance; they were very pleased with the results as there were no issues found; Mr. Olmsted provided information to the Members regarding juvenile programming and treatment for 2017 and the first quarter of 2018; Discussion took place regarding the number of caseloads and services that we have year to date. No action taken. 6A. Chairperson Mitchell introduced discussion regarding a collection report from our Judicial Enforcement Officer. Commissioner Mitchell distributed a report to the members that details the collection activities of our Judicial Enforcement Officer for No action taken. 7. Chairperson Mitchell requested Commissioners comments. There were none. 8. Chairperson Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:01 p.m. Commissioner Stacey, Chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee reported on a meeting held April 19, As part of Commissioner Stacey s Ways and Means Committee report at the Board meeting, he introduced for consideration a Retainer Agreement to retain the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. as lead counsel and the Sam Berstein Law Firm PLLC and Church Wyble, PC, collectively as the county s exclusive counsel for all Opioid Claims. The lawsuit is against the pharmaceutical industry in an attempt to recoup costs associated with the opioid epidemic. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to approve the Retainer Agreement to retain the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. as lead counsel and the Sam Bernstein Law Firm PLLC and Church Wyble, PC, collectively as the county s exclusive counsel to pursue the County s Opioid Claims. Motion carried. ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Adam Stacey, W&M Committee Chairperson Dwight Washington Bruce DeLong Kam Washburn Ken Mitchell David Pohl Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Staff Present Craig Longnecker Penny Goerge Doug Riley Barb Moss Eric Harger 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 5

8 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Washington, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS EQUALIZATION RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey requested limited public comments. There were none. 3. Equalization: A. Resolution for Adoption of County Equalization 2018: Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced Barb Moss, Equalization Director, to discuss the Resolution for Adoption of County Equalization for Ms. Moss provided a brief presentation and answered questions from the Members regarding the equalization studies. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend approving the Resolution for Adoption of County Equalization Motion carried. (See page 2 for Board Action) RESOLUTION FOR REPRESENTATION AT STATE EQUALIZATION 2018 B. Resolution for Representation at State Equalization 2018: Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding representation at State Equalization for COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn, to recommend adopting a Resolution authorizing Barbara Moss, Equalization Director and Adam Stacey, Commissioner to represent Clinton County at Preliminary and Final State Equalization. Motion carried. (See page 2 for Board Action) CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION 4. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding certificates of recognition that are scheduled to be presented at the April BOC Meeting. Brandon Schumacher has served Clinton County for the past two years working as a law clerk for the 29 th Judicial Circuit Court; he has graduated from MSU College of Law and accepted a full time position at a legal office; Brandon s strong legal and academic background has assisted the County greatly as he was involved with the submission of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Compliance Plan to the State of Michigan; Captain Monica Hoskins has announced her retirement from the Clinton County Sheriff s Office effective April 30, 2018; over the past 37 years, Monica has served with distinction in all her positions held at the Sheriff s Office; the Clinton County Jail continued to receive high standard ratings under her command in accordance with the State of Michigan Administrative Rules for Jails and Lockup Inspections; Marilyn Whitford has announced her retirement from the Clinton County Prosecutor s Office effective April 30, 2018; Marilyn has dedicated the past 42 years of her career to the Prosecutor s Office and the County commends and thanks Marilyn for her dedicated public service to the County of Clinton and wishes her the very best in her years of retirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to acknowledge the certificates of recognition that are scheduled to be presented at the April BOC Meeting. Motion carried. 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 6

9 ST JOHNS MINT FESTIVAL FAIRGROUNDS USE REQUEST 5. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding a request from the St. Johns Mint Festival Steering Committee to use the County Fairgrounds. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell, to recommend authorizing Administration to execute an agreement with the St. Johns Mint Festival Steering Committee to use the County Fairgrounds beginning Tuesday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 14, Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. CIRCUIT COURT (DRUG TREATMENT COURT) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION GRANT 6. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding a federal grant application. The Honorable Judge Rick is requesting authorization to apply for a federal grant through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would allow the entire Journey Court team to travel out of state to observe a nationally accredited drug treatment program for foundational training; The application deadline is April 30, 2018 for the August or September training; all costs will be handled through the State of Michigan s travel agency which means a direct-bill to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend authorizing the 29 th Circuit Drug Treatment Court (Journey Court) to apply for a federal grant through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to allow the entire Journey Court team to travel out of state to observe a nationally accredited Drug Treatment Program for foundational training. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. QUARTERLY BUDGET UPDATE 7. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the 1 st quarter budget summary/adjustments. Overall, the 2018 general fund budget remains on target; Brief discussion took place regarding the proposed budget adjustments. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Delong moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend the approval of the 1 st quarter budget adjustments as presented. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. (INSERT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS) 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 7

10 FAIRGROUNDS REVIEW OF MASTER PLAN CONCEPT PLANNING UPDATE OPEN MEETINGS/EVENTS CALENDAR 8. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the masterplan concept for Clinton County Fairgrounds. The Members reviewed the masterplan concept for Clinton County Fairgrounds that was prepared by Capital Consultants in April of 2005; Doug Riley, Community Development Director, provided an updated GIS aerial map that outlines the property currently owned by Clinton County; brief discussion followed regarding the surrounding property in the area; Commissioner Stacey thanked Director Riley for the aerial map and asked for a similar map of the Townsend Road property. No action taken. 9. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced Doug Riley, Community Development Director, to provide a planning update. Director Riley provided a quarterly report for code enforcement cases dated March 31, 2018; Discussion took place regarding the Eagle Mobile Home Park. No action taken. 10. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the May 2018 Open Meetings and Events Calendar. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend the approval of the May 2018 Open Meetings and Events Calendar. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICES PAID 11. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the Accounts Payable Invoices Paid. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell, to approve the invoices paid from March 3 through April 6, 2018 in the amount of $3,708, COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 12. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey requested Commissioners comments. Commissioner Showers: Provided an update regarding the residential/commercial attraction project; Briefly discussed the activities of the Capitol Council of Governments; Commissioner Pohl provided an update on behalf of the Parks and Green Space Commission; Commissioner Washington provided an update on behalf of the Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) and briefly discussed HB 5753; Commissioner Mitchell provided an update on behalf of the Central Dispatch Administrative Policy Board. 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 8

11 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE 13. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey requested comments from Craig Longnecker, Deputy County Administrator. Deputy Administrator Longnecker provided an Administrator s Report to the Members; The Members received a copy of a proposed Opioid Claim Engagement Letter that was provided by the County s legal just prior to today s meeting; it has been approved by all three firms involved and will be added to the April 24th Board of Commissioners Agenda for authorization; The Members received a copy of a resolution that was made and adopted at a special meeting of the Clinton County Tax Allocation Board on April 16, 2018 to petition to submit separate tax limitations to electors of the County; the Board will be asked to adopt a resolution at the April 24th Board of Commissioners Meeting to authorize a ballot proposal for separate tax limitations. No action taken. 14. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Stacey adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m. Commissioner DeLong, Chairperson of the Human Resources Committee reported on a meeting held April 19, ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Bruce DeLong, HR Committee Chairperson Adam Stacey Kam Washburn Dwight Washington Ken Mitchell David Pohl Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Staff Present Craig Longnecker Penny Goerge APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Washington, to approve the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CAPITAL CITY LABOR PROGRAM INC. CORRECTIONS UNIT RESOLUTION COMPLIANCE WITH PA 152 OF PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 2. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong requested limited public comments. There were none. 3. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong reported that there is nothing new to report with regard to collective bargaining therefore it is not necessary to go into closed session. No action taken. 4. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong introduced discussion regarding compliance with section 3 of Public Act 152 of COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn, to recommend authorizing the Resolution declaring Clinton County s compliance with section 3 of Public Act 152 of Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. 04/24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 9

12 COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING 5. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong introduced discussion regarding appointments to various Committees and Commissions. No action taken. 6. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong requested Commissioners comments. Discussion took place regarding the Clinton Area Transit Board; Commissioner Showers: Briefly discussed Clinton County s request to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to reinstate two (2) seats; it is uncertain why these seats were discontinued in the 1990 s but nonetheless, the population in our county has increased dramatically and we as a county have become much more involved in regional activities; for that reason, it is only appropriate for them to reinstate these seats and amend the bylaws to include five (5) voting members from Clinton County to serve on the Commission; Provided an update on behalf of MAC; Commissioner Washburn notified the Members that the Clinton County Road Commission will be presenting their annual report at the Ways and Means Committee Meeting in May. 7. Human Resources Committee Chairperson DeLong adjourned the meeting at 3:42 p.m. END OF COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Commissioner s comments: Commissioner Delong informed members that he was approached regarding making Clinton County an ATV friendly county; Commissioner Washburn spoke with the Sheriff regarding ATV s; The Sheriff s Office currently enforces as needed; Sheriff does not feel Clinton County is conducive to having ATV s on the roadways; There are a number of issues related to allowing ATV s on the road. With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Showers declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Diane Zuker, Clerk of the Board NOTE: These minutes are subject to approval on May 29, /24/2018 Brd. Mtg. Minutes 10

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17 S T A T E O F M I C H I G A N Communication #3 05/29/2018 Brd Mtg BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ALLEGAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OPPOSE AMENDATORY LEGISLATION TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 93 OF 2013 WHEREAS, Michigan Public Act of 2013 created the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC), authorized the MIDC to establish minimum standards for the provision of indigent defense services, mandated compliance plans from all Michigan counties by November 20, 2017 to address the first four indigent defense standards, and mandated that any additional costs required to implement these minimum standards be paid by the state; and WHEREAS, Allegan County and Van Buren County developed a joint compliance plan for implementing the first four indigent defense standards and submitted this plan to MIDC by November 20, 2017 deadline; and WHEREAS, the joint plan for compliance submitted by Allegan and Van Buren counties was approved in its entirety by the MIDC; and WHEREAS, Governor Rick Snyder has now proposed a FY19 budget for the State of Michigan, which includes what appears to be insufficient funding to pay the additional indigent defense expenses that are anticipated in association with implementation of the first four indigent defense minimum standards, as required by Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013; and WHEREAS, realizing state funding as currently proposed, appears to be insufficient and in violation of Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, the Governor has further proposed amendatory legislation, to clarify and improve Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, which include, among other things, establishing a new minimum local share of indigent defense costs to $7.25 per capita and requiring that 90 percent of the revenue now collected by counties from partially indigent defendants be remitted to the state to support statewide system costs; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed amendatory changes to the Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 would result in an increase in expenses to Allegan County to provide indigent defense services in compliance with the first four standards. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Allegan County Board of Commissioners hereby oppose any amendatory legislation to Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 that would reduce or eliminate the State of Michigan s fiduciary responsibility to pay any and all additional costs required to implement the minimum indigent

18 defense standards, as presently legislated and/or that would result in any county revenues related to indigent defense being diverted to the State of Michigan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners remains committed to implementing the new minimum indigent defense standard as mandated by the MIDC, so long as the State of Michigan remains true to its original commitment to pay for any additional costs necessary for their implementation; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Snyder, US Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker, Congressmen Fred Upton and Bill Huizenga, State Representatives Mary Whiteford and Steve Johnson and the Michigan Association of Counties, and the other 82 counties. Moved by Commissioner Dugan, seconded by Commissioner Storey to approve the resolution as presented with the stipulation that Allegan County received concurrence with VanBuren County. Once concurrence is completed the resolution will be sent to the appropriate parties. ATTEST, A TRUE COPY APPROVED: May 10, 2018 cc: Admin. Finance - Human Resources, Clerk-Register Received concurrence from VanBuren County Administrator John Faul on May 18, 2018.

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21 FILED DI ~ ljr" ~"f''ed,,- P111r. LLl1 :1 Cllr1 i OH COUNTY CLERK APR Communication #5 05/29/2018 Brd Mtg ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. Box520 Bellaire, Michigan Phone (231) Fax (231) Chairman: Edgar Boettcher; Ill April 19, 2018 At the April 12, 2018 meeting of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners, the following Resolution was offered: RESOLUTION # By Christian Marcus, seconded by Scott Kruger OPPOSING AMENDATORY LEGISLATION TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT WHEREAS, Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 created Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC),, authorized the MIDC to establish minimum standards for the provision of indigent defense services, mandated compliance plans from all Michigan counties by November 20, 2017 to address the first four indigent defense standards, and mandated that any additional costs required to implement these minimum standards be paid by the state; and WHEREAS, Antrim County developed a mandatory compliance plan for implementing the first four indigent defense standards and submitted this plan to the MIDC by the November 20, 2017 deadline, and WHEREAS, Governor Rick Snyder has now proposed a FY 19 budget for the State of Michigan, which includes insufficient funding to pay the additional indigent defense expenses that are anticipated in association with implementation of the first four.indigent defense minimum standards, as required by Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013; and WHEREAS, realizing state funding as currently proposed is insufficient and in violation of Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, the Governor has fl:!rther propos~_d ~mendatory legislation, "tq clarify and improve" Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, which include, among other things, establishing a new minimum local share of indigent defense costs to $7.25 per capita and requiring that 90 percent of the revenue now collected by counties from partially indigent defendants be remitted to the state to support statewide system costs; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed amendatory changes to Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 would result in an increase in expenses to Antrim County to provide indigent defense services in compliance with the first four standards, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Antrim County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes any amendatory legislation tq Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 that would reduce or eliminate the State of Michigan's fiduciary responsibility to pay any and all additional costs required to implement the minimum indigent defense standards, as presently legislated.

22 :.. ; :_:::-><:: ::._: ::::: :! : :: :: ::::: =:::::::: : : ::: :_: :_.. :-... : > R~SOLUTIO~ ~12-2~18 continued~. :.:..:.:.:.:... : :... : :.. : _.. :::... :..... :::::::. -- ::::;:: :...::..... :. :<:_ :-... ":: : :. ::i::::::-::: ;:;_: :::... :::_.:i.<:.. :::_--: :::::..... ~~ IT'FUR;HE(tlU:SOLVED, the Antriin County Board cifcomm1ssioners remains com~ittedto, amplen,entlrig the new mini mun:, ii'ldlgentdefense'standards as.mandated by the MIDC;/so long as the: State o(mi~higan remains frue to its original comrnjt(llent tcf pay for any additionalcasts necessaryjor... their implem~ntation'.... BEIT FU~'fHER RESOL\IEDth~t a c~pyofthisres9l~tioh be forwarded to Governor Snyder; Representative Co.let Se~ator Schmidt; the. Michigan.A.ssO:ciatipri pfcaonties andlthe' other 82 C:Ollnties.... ;.,-~;:K~::::t~h:(~~~~:t Karen Ba~,fd ~ ttcher; B~ S/rilth,o ~ L Van,vaV, NO~ None; ' Abserit'.':'.BrendaRii:ksgers.:. 1teso1.of10N ib.i)ih1a: oe 1.A~~d Arie>PTED.. : ANTRIM COlJNT'f CLEF<K, i3ellaire; M Sf ATE OF'.,MICHIGI,\~. GOUNTY OF ANTRIM, S!i... I; SheryjA, GIJy~ Cler~ of,ttie Co1Jnty 9f Ant~m; ~() certify thi{atio11e is a true :and exact copy of the i)riglnal record'now remaining in this office fn TESTIMONYWHEREOF; I ha~~ set my 5A~;~~t~b! hand

23 APRIL 25, 2018 Communication #6 05/29/2018 Brd Mtg OPPOSING AMENDATORY LEGISLATION TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 93 OF 2013 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 created the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. '(MIDC), authorized the MIDC to establish minimum standards for the provision of indigent defense services, mandated compliance plans from all Michigan counties by November 20, 2017 to address the first four indigent defense standards, and mandated that any additional costs required to implement these minimum standards be paid by the state; and WHEREAS, Charlevoix County developed a mandatory compliance plan for implementing the first four indigent defense standards and submitted this plan to the MIDC by the November 20, 2017 deadline; and WHEREAS, Governor Rick Snyder has now proposed a FYI 9 budget for_ the state of Michigan, which in dudes insufficient funding to pay the additional indigent defense expenses that are anticipated in association with implementation of the first four indigent defense minimum standards, as required by Michigan Public Act 93 of2013; and WHEREAS, realizing state funding as currently proposed is insufficient and in violation of Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, the Governor has further proposed amendatory legislation, "to clarify and improve" Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013, which include, among other things, establishing a new minimum local share of indigent defense costs to $7.25 per capita and requiring that 90 percent of the revenue now collected by counties from partially indigent defendants be remitted to the state to support statewide system costs; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed amendatory changes to Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 would result in an increase in expenses to Charlevoix County to provide indigent defense services in compliance with the first four standards, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes any amendatory legislation to Michigan Public Act 93 of 2013 that would reduce or eliminate the state of Michigan's fiduciary responsibility to pay any and all additional costs required to implement the minimum indigent defense standards, as presently legislated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners. remains committed to implementing the new minimum,indigent defense.standards as mandated by the MIDC, so long as-the state of Michigan remains true to its original commitment to pay for any additional costs necessary for their implementation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Snyder, Representative Tristoli Cole; Senator Wayne Schmidt, the Michigan Association of Counties, and the other 82 counties. CERTIFIED Cheryl Potter Browe, County Clerk DATE

24 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Communication #7 05/29/2018 Brd Mtg County Building P.O. Box 70, Room 131 Cheboygan, Michigan Tel - (231) Fax- (231} ccao@cheboygancounty.net Cheboygan County Board of Commission Resolution WHEREAS, State and Federal natural resource agencies tracked migratory bird populations in the Great Lakes area beginning In the 1900's and annual bird counts documented that the number of Double-crested cormorants (cormorants) appeared to have peaked In the 1940s, with about 6,000 birds. By the mid-1970's there was concern over the decline of most migratory birds in the Great Lakes region due to the effects of contamination (I.e., DDT}, and cormorant numbers were estimated to be less than 100 birds; and District 1 Karen Johnson WHEREAS, Cormorants migrate from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes region for the breeding season, spending approximately 150 days along the coastal isfand areas such as provided by Sag1naw Bay. The diet of cormorants is almost exclusively fish and they depend on their surrouncling waters to sustain both the breeding adults and their young once they hatch. An aduft cormorant will eat 1.3 pounds of fish each day; and WHEREAS, throughout the 's protections were afforded to migratory birds and their numbers began to increase, persistent chemicals were banned, and extensive environmental clean-up projects were undertaken. During this same period, state, federal and tribal fisheries managers instituted extensive fish stocking programs to restore a better balance to the Great Lakes food web; and WHEREAS, today the Great Lakes supports several important fisheries Including commercial, recreational, and tribal, which are collectively valued at more than $7 billion annually and support more than 75,000 jobs. Yellow perch in particular is a key staple of the cormorant diet but also the centerpiece of Michigan's recreational fishery, Friday dinner fish fry's and an important economic draw; and WHEREAS, Resource managers in the Great Lakes now estimate that cormorant numbers have peaked at about 115,000 breeding pair and at these numbers their fish consumption is estimated 77 million pounds each year. In conjunction, there has also been a drastic decline in yellow perch harvest from a high of 375,000 fish to just 695 fish by the year Bait shops, fishing resorts, and fishing related service Industries declined or closed in some communities by up to 40%; and WHEREAS, in 1998 and again in 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed orders to allow for state level management of cormorant populations for the benefit of fish, and when implemented, the numbers of yellow perch and other game fish rebounded. However, the orders were rescinded in 2016 by the U.S. District Court until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can reissue an Environmental Assessment to show the effect of the orders allowing lethal control on cormorant populations. In District 2 District 3 District 4 Richard B. Sangster Michael Newman Cal Gouine Vice-Chairman District 5 Roberta Matelski District 6 District 7 John B. Wallace Robert R. Bolinger Chair

25 , Saginaw Bay the effect of two years without any cormorant control was easily seen last summer wtien the sky was olackened by such high numbers of the distinctiv~ birds flying low over the horizon in continuous unbroken miles and miles of long lines of cormorants; and WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has gone on record in support of U.S. House Bill 4429, for reinstating effective cormorant management, applied in the same collaboratively way that we use to protect our other natural resources, to support our important Great lakes fisheries varued at more than $7 billion annually and more than 75,000 jobs. THEREFORE, be it that the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the "Cormorant control Act" House Bill 4429 directing the reissuance of a rule relating to extension of the expiration dates for double-crested cormorant depredation orders. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. CHEBOYGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: ~~ J~ B. Wallace, Chairman I, Karen L. Brewster, Clerk of Cheboygan County and of the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Board at the annual meeting on May 8, In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the County of Cheboygan on the 8 1 h day of May, 2018 at Cheboygan, Michigan. ~~~-& Karen L. Brewster Cheboygan County Clerk/Register

26 CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Robert E. Showers Vice-Chairperson Kam Washburn Members Bruce DeLong Ken Mitchell David Pohl Adam Stacey Dwight Washington COURTHOUSE 100 E. STATE STREET ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION Administrator Ryan L. Wood Clerk of the Board Diane Zuker RESOLUTION IMPOSING 2018 SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 357 OF 2004, AND NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF COUNTY ALLOCATED TAX LEVY WHEREAS, Clinton County is authorized under the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended, to levy and collect County allocated property taxes; and WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act has been amended by Public Act 357 of 2004, being MCL a, to require all Michigan Counties to impose a summer tax levy, with the summer tax levies for 2005 and 2006 to be in the amount of 1/3 and 2/3, respectively, of the total County allocated tax, with the full amount of County allocated tax to be levied and collected as a summer tax levy in 2007; and each year thereafter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Public Act 357 of 2004, the Clinton County allocated tax shall be levied and collected on July 1, 2018, at the full amount allocated after application of the "Headlee" millage reduction fraction, or mills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of each city and township in Clinton County is directed to account for and deliver the full County allocated tax collections for 2018 in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 357 of 2004; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution constitutes certification of the levy of the County allocated tax and authorized collection of the County allocated tax on July 1, 2018, at the full amount allocated after application of the "Headlee" millage reduction fraction, or mills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall deliver a copy of this Resolution by first class mail to the Treasurer of each city and township in Clinton County. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF CLINTON I, DIANE ZUKER, Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Clinton County Board of Commissioners at the regular meeting held May 29, 2018 and is on file in the records of this office. Diane Zuker, Clinton County Clerk

27 / FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION PROGRAM Application for Farmland Agreement. ~,u,..-tnycnt or A&ll!Cllml!IE._A=>Yfli~~ OFFICIAL USE ONLY Local Governing Body: Date Received April 20, 2018 Application No:.2..,0... J..,, Part 361 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Act 451 as am ended, more commonly known as PA 116. State: Date Received Application No: Please print or type. Attach additional sheets as Approved: Rejected, needed. Please read the Eligibility and Instructions document before filling out this form. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY LOCAL GOVERNING BODY ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 IN ORDER TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR I. Personal Information:, / - K, I'/. { J_ I L L G 1. Name(s) of Applicant: _ff_,_t,,...a=o..;..r,,'1,.)'-~"- (If more than two see #15) 1 ~----'=-<-/-t=tj,;;o--~ La'st First Initial Last First Initial Marital status of all individual men listed on application, if more than one, indicate status after each name: D Married D Single, 2. Mailing Address: l.t, 7 lf '8 vj, W,4-1 ({ e (' /lj. 5 -\- ;3 D,, µ.s ffl:r t./ 'B 8 1 ~ Street City State Zip Code 3. Telephone Number: (Area Code) (~)... d 4. Alternative Telephone Number (cell, work, etc.): (Area Code) ( '""a -._l 8~l.o---'-I 5. address: ~ II. Property Locati()J\ (C~n b9raken from the Deed/Land Contract) J / I 6. County: C I,,..J ::t of,..) 7. Township, City or Village: _Jl...,_,'_Jj/ b A~ --M 8. Section No. / 3 Town No., 7 Al Range No. R,...,,...,,:2'-'--'u.J=..,.;;. Ill. Legal Information: 9. Attach a cleaf copy of the deed, land contract or memorandum of land contract. (See #14) 10. Attach a clear copy of the most recent tax assessment or tax bill with complete tax description of property. 11. ls there a tax lien against the land described above? D Yes ~ No If "Yes", please explain circumstances: 12. Does the applicant own the mineral rights? myes No If owned by the applicant, are the mineral rights leased? D Yes rgj. No Indicate who owns or is leasing rights if other than the applicant: Name the types of mineral(s) involved: 13. Is land cited in the application subject to a lease agreement(other than for mineral rights) permitting a use for something other than agricultural purposes: D Yes!}?No If "Yes", indicate to whom, for what purpose and the number of acres involved: =~-~ Is land being purchased under land contract D Yes ~-No: If "Yes", indicate vendor (sellers): Name: Address: Street City State Zip Code 14a. Part 361 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Act 451 as amended, states that the vendor (sellers) must agree to allow the land cited in the application to be enrolled in the program. Please have the land contract sellers sign below. (All sellers must sign). Land ContractVendor(s): I, the undersigned, understand and agree to permit the land cited in this application into the Farm land and Open Space Preservation Program. Date Signature of Land ContractVendor(s) (Seller) rev. 12/2015