The Board of Commissioners for the County of Presque Isle met in the Commissioner s Room of the Courthouse in the City of Rogers City on Friday, March 31, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Chairman Altman called the meeting to order and Commissioner Lang led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Schell gave the prayer and the Clerk called the roll. Commissioners present: Robert Schell, Lee Gapczynski, Carl Altman, Stephen Lang. Commissioners excused: Michael Darga agenda with one addition. 1. Marine Sanctuary presentation Motion by Commissioner Gapczynski and seconded by Commissioner Lang to approve the minutes of March 8, 2017, as printed. minutes of special meeting held March 20, 2017, as printed. minutes of special meeting held March 23, 2017, as printed. TREASURER S REPORT Motion by Commissioner Schell and seconded by Commissioner Lang to receive and file the Treasurer s report as presented for the county finances as of February 28, 2017. None CITIZENS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD NEW BUSINESS 1
THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY Nancy Kinney, Presque Isle County representative on the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary board introduced herself and briefed the members on what she has been involved with on behalf of Presque Isle County. Phil Hartmeyer, Marine Archaeologist of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary gave a update on matters happening with the sanctuary and how it is promoting Presque Isle County. BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS (3) Commissioner Lang nominated Gary Wozniak. Commissioner Gapczynski nominated Michael Marx. Commissioner Altman nominated Kurt Nowak. After three calls for further nominations and there being none, a motion was made by Commissioner Schell and seconded by Commissioner Lang to close the nominations and the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot appointing Gary Wozniak, Michael Marx and Kurt Nowak to the Building Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring 03/31/2020. Ayes: All, motion carried by majority vote. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Lang nomintated Tom Sobeck. After three calls for further nominations and there being none, a motion was made by Commissioner Gapczynski and seconded by Commissioner Lang to close the nominations and the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot to appoint Tom Sobeck to the vacant seat of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Advisor Committee for a partial term expiring 5-31-2018. NORTHERN MICHIGAN REGIONAL ENTITY BOARD Commissioner Lang nominated Terry Larson. After three calls for further nominations and there being none, a motion was made by Commissioner Schell and seconded by Commissioner Gapczynski to close the nominations and the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot to appoint Terry Larson to the Northern Michigan Regional Entity Board for a three-year term expiring 03-31-2020. AIRPORT INSURANCE property and liability insurance for the Presque Isle Airport (Rogers City) in the amount of $1157.00 and for the Leo Goetz Airport (Onaway) in the amount of $1137.00 for the year. Ayes: Gapczynski, Altman, Lang, Schell. Motion passed by roll call vote. 2
NAUTICAL CITY FESTIVAL, INC COURTHOUSE GROUNDS USE Motion by Commissioner Schell and seconded by Commissioner Lang to authorize exclusive use to the Nautical City Festival, Inc to utilize the courthouse lawn and parking lots for the Arts and Crafts show and food booths for the dates August 1 through August 6, 2017 contingent upon a meeting between the Nautical City Festival Committee and head custodian Mike Libby and further, Presque Isle County shall be included as additional insured on the liability insurance policy of the Nautical City Festival, Inc. LANDBANK SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Lang and seconded by Commissioner Gapczynski to adopt the following supplemental Resolution for clarification to the original Resolution 2016-11, Approval for the Formation of the Presque Isle County Land Bank Authority. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED the Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners approves the Presque Isle County Treasurer to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement (see attached) with the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority to form the Presque Isle County Land Bank Authority and with approval by our Civil Counsel as stated in a letter dated March 22, 2017. Ayes: Lang, Schell, Gapczynski, Altman. Motion passed by roll call vote. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Finance will meet on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. PERSONNEL Commissioner Lang reported on personnel issues. AIRPORT AND PARKS Kris Sorgenfrei reported on a meeting held with the Friends of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center and informed of the status of various grant applications. The County Clerk informed the board that Mr. Boughner will not be available for the 2017 season for the outside maintenance contract. After discussion with the committee they are seeking to place an ad for a lawn service contract for the 2017 season only. Motion by Commissioner Lang and seconded by Commissioner Gapczynski to place an ad in the local paper for one week to advertise for the lawn maintenance contract for the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center for the 2017 open season. Submitted proposals must also include a copy of liability insurance. 3
Ayes: Schell, Gapczynski, Altman, Lang. Motion carried by roll call vote. OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS County Treasurer, Bridget LaLonde, reported on an upcoming training, County Clerk, Ann Marie Main, reported on the budget worksheets, upcoming demonstrations of the new election equipment, and the county directory. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS Schell No report Lang No report Gapczynski reported on attending the Road Commission meeting Altman Reported on attending the Health Dept. meeting. No commissioner comment COMMISSIONER COMMENT CORRESPONDENCE Copies of the following were given to board members for review: - NEMCOG Joint Land Use Study committee request - NEMCOG Project Reviews (2) - PAR newsletter - MDOT Rural Elected Officials meeting notice - Health Board minutes of February 21, 2017 PAYROLL Motion by Commissioner Lang and seconded by Commissioner Gapczynski to authorize per diem and mileage for this meeting. Ayes: Altman, Lang, Schell, Gapczynski. Motion carried by roll call vote. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Lang and seconded by Commissioner Gapczynski to adjourn until Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., subject to call of the chair. Motion carried by a majority vote. 4
Thereupon the Board adjourned at 11:05 a.m. DATE Carl L. Altman, Chairman Ann Marie Main, County Clerk 5