CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Robert Showers Vice-Chairperson David Pohl Members Bruce DeLong Kenneth B. Mitchell Anne Hill Adam C. Stacey Kam J. Washburn COURTHOUSE 100 E. STATE STREET ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879-1571 989-224-5120 Administrator Ryan L. Wood Clerk of the Board Diane Zuker AGENDA CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Board of Commissioners Room, Courthouse 100 E. State St., Suite 2200, St. Johns TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2016 9:00 A.M. Call to Order Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Presentation of Minutes July 26, 2016 Communications 1. Antrim County Resolution supporting legislation regarding Dark Stores 2. Allegan County Resolution supporting SB 39 Natural Resources and Environment Protection Act 9:04 A.M. Administrator s Report 9:06 A.M. Public Comments 9:07 A.M. ZONING PC-10-16 SLU/SP Special Land Use Permit/Final Site Plan submitted by Lyle Place, Natural Brands, LLC. for a home based business to allow for repackaging and private labeling of products for consumers that will be sold over the internet at 12428 S. Wright Road, Section 11, Eagle Township. PC-13-16 MA Petition for Change of Zone/Map Amendment OR122-16 submitted by Don Potts, Searles Development, LLC/Searles Construction to rezone a vacant parcel located on the north side of Avery Road, approximately 2,000 feet west of Krepps Road, Section 2, Bingham Township, from A-2 General Agricultural District to MR Mineral Resource Extraction District. 9:14 A.M. Approval of Commissioners Expense Accounts

9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Building Committee August 25, 2016 Finance August 25, 2016 Personnel August 25, 2016 Adjournment ALL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE. TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS OR MATERIALS IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATION AT (989)224-5120 OR TDD USERS WITHIN CLINTON COUNTY MAY DIAL 9-1-1 FOR GENERAL COUNTY SERVICES OR USE MICHIGAN RELAY 1-800-649-3777 OR THE NATIONAL RELAY NUMBER OF 7-1-1 NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Robert Showers Vice-Chairperson David Pohl Members Bruce DeLong Kenneth B. Mitchell Anne Hill Adam C. Stacey Kam J. Washburn COURTHOUSE 100 E. STATE STREET ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879-1571 989-224-5120 Administrator Ryan L. Wood Clerk of the Board Diane Zuker DATE The Clinton County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 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, Anne Hill and Adam Stacey. Diane Eiseler, Brenda Feldpausch, Sherry Loynes, Benjamin D. Rosek, Nikki Auten, Miranda Zemla, Kelly Weber, Jo Gruber, Sandra June, Ryan Wood and Craig Longnecker. There were no visitors in attendance. The agenda was amended to include the following item: Appointment to Clinton Area Transit Board BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. MINUTES OF 06/28/2016 The June 28, 2016 minutes were presented for review and approval. Commissioner Washburn noted that the minutes should be amended to clarify that Doug Riley is being appointed to the Capital Area Regional Transportation Study as an alternate member. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were reviewed: 1. Bay County Resolution supporting amendments to Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 2. Eaton County Resolution regarding Tax Assessments of Dark Stores BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, support by Commissioner Pohl to acknowledge receipt of the communications. Motion carried. 1

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DIANE EISELER ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT PUBLIC COMMENTS APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS EXPENSE ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE REPORTS: LAW & COURTS COMMITTEE MEETING Chairperson Showers presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Diane Eiseler, District Court Secretary for her dedication and years of service as an employee of Clinton County since 1995. Ryan Wood, County Administrator provided the following report: Progress on the Southeast Tower continues; Foundation work is complete; Road access is being put in; Tower is expected to be in place in the next couple weeks; Noted that the issue previously discussed at the Building Committee meeting on June 23, 2016 related to the power frequency for the Southeast Tower has been resolved and the FCC has issued our permit; The second quarter Retiree Health Care Trust Fund report was distributed to the commissioners; In addition, Administrator Wood noted that the Retiree Health Care Plan & Trust is being updated with changes related to HIPPA Compliance and the eligibility of retirees to obtain Health Insurance for themselves, their spouse and their dependents. Chairperson Showers called for public comments. There were none. 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 DeLong, Chairperson of the Law & Courts Committee reported on a meeting held July 21, 2016. ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Bruce DeLong, Law & Courts Chairperson David Pohl, Kam Washburn Anne Hill, Adam Stacey, Ken Mitchell Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Staff Present Ryan Wood, Penny Goerge, Dan Gibson, Fred Olmsted, Cindy Moser Others Present Rebekah Anderson and Sheri Mandeville, Department of Health and Human Services CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Chairperson DeLong called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS 2. Chairperson DeLong requested limited public comments. There were no public comments. 2

CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD CARE FUND UPDATE JUVENILE COURT CHILD CARE FUND UPDATE 3. Chairperson DeLong introduced Ryan Wood, County Administrator, to discuss the Child Care Fund Budget. A budget summary showing the status of the child care fund was provided; Administrator Wood noted that the Child Care Fund is on target; however we have recently been advised the Court Ward activity page didn t include the additional information involving the Title IV- E audit, which impacts our projected budget data. No action taken. 4. Chairperson DeLong introduced Rebekah Anderson and Sheri Mandeville from DHHS to discuss the Child Care Fund. Ms. Anderson and Ms. Mandeville explained to the Members that DHHS has been conducting case reviews in preparation for the Title IV-E audit and while re-reading open cases, DHHS discovered some errors, both in favor and not in favor of Clinton County; The majority of the error is based on one open case dating back to 2007 that was calculated as Title IV-E funded as a result of not knowing all of the parents income at the time the case was opened; The error will result in an expense of $171,336.75 to the County; Director Lovelace is looking at processing amendments with our In Home Care components that will lapse funds as a resource for offsetting the deficit; Commissioner Hill stated that DHHS is taking appropriate actions and asking the right questions to mitigate these types of errors in future. No action taken. 5. Chairperson DeLong introduced Fred Olmsted, Lead Senior Juvenile Services Officer and Dan Gibson, Senior Juvenile Services Officer to provide an update on behalf of the Child Care Fund. Mr. Olmsted provided information to the Members regarding Juvenile programming and treatment for the first two quarters of 2016; The County received a notice from Turning Point that they will be terminating the agreement with Greenhaven effective August 26, 2016; we are presently exploring other options for staffing Greenhaven and will provide a recommendation to the Board next month. No action taken. 3

RESOLUTION 2016-13 SUPPORTING THE MICHIGAN CHILD PROTECTION REGISTRY 6. Chairperson DeLong introduced discussion regarding a Resolution supporting the Michigan Child Protection Registry. In an effort to make residents more aware of the Michigan Child Protection Registry, Clinton County has been asked to pass a Resolution in support of it; This state administered program is a free service and has been put in place to protect email addresses, instant messenger IDs and cell phone numbers from unwanted adult advertising. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell, to recommend adopting a Resolution in Support of the Michigan Child Protection Registry. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner DeLong moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION) COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 7. Chairperson DeLong requested Commissioners comments. Chairperson Showers provided an update on behalf of the Lansing Regional Alliance; Discussion took place regarding MERS. 8. Chairperson DeLong adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m. Commissioner Stacey, Finance Chairperson reported on a Finance Committee meeting held July 26, 2016. ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Adam Stacey, Finance Chairperson Kam Washburn, Bruce DeLong Anne Hill, David Pohl, Ken Mitchell Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Staff Present Ryan Wood, Penny Goerge Others Present Marcus Cheatham, Mid-Michigan District Health Department Joe Pulver, Jill Rey, Don Sisung, Pete Blauwiekel, Gail Watkins - Clinton County Road Commission CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS MID-MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2015 BOARD OF HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1. Finance Chairperson Stacey called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Mitchell moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 2. Finance Chairperson Stacey requested limited public comments. There were none. 3. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced Marcus Cheatham, Health Officer from the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, to present the 2015 Board of Health Annual Report. Mr. Cheatham outlined several details contained in the report and provided an update on the programs that they offer to the community. No action taken. 4

CLINTON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT RESOLUTION 2016-14 TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING MULTI-YEAR PLAN FOR FY 2017-2019 4. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced Joe Pulver, Managing Director from the Clinton County Road Commission, to present the 2015 Clinton County Road Commission Annual Report. Mr. Pulver outlined several details contained in the report and answered questions regarding funding. No action taken. 5. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the Tri- County Office on Aging Multi-Year Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2019. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Hill moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell, to recommend the adoption of a Resolution approving the Tri-County Office on Aging s Fiscal Year 2017-2019 Multi- Year Plan. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Hill to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ONLINE BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL AND PAYMENT MODULE 6. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding capital improvement requests. A. Online Building Permit Submittal and Payment Module: Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced Al Hoard, Building Director, to discuss a capital improvement request for an online building permit submittal and payment module. This BS&A module enables contractors and the general public to submit permit applications online and make payments for each type of permit; The public can view the status of their permit applications; it will also keep track of plan review documents. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Hill, to authorize $30,000 for the purchase of the online building permit submittal and payment module, as outlined in the capital improvements section of the 2016 budget. Motion carried. DISTRICT COURT TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE FOR RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN COURTROOM #2 B. District Court Technology Upgrade: Technology systems are needed in the courtroom to record court proceedings; District Court Courtroom #2 has an old audio recording system and video arraignment equipment that needs to be replaced; The new system, Justice Audio Vision Solutions (JAVS), will record both audio and video and is already being used in the other three courtrooms; This upgrade will allow this courtroom to serve as a backup to District, Circuit and Probate Courts in case they have technology issues in their courtrooms. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Mitchell, to authorize $75,000 for the purchase of new technology equipment in the District Court Courtroom #2. Motion carried. 5

2 ND QUARTER BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 7. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the 2nd quarter budget summary/adjustments. Overall, the 2016 general fund budget remains on target; Brief discussion took place regarding the proposed budget adjustments. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Hill, to recommend the approval of the 2nd quarter budget adjustments as presented. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Washburn to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. (INSERT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE PLANNING UPDATE SOUTHEAST 911 COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION TOWER PAYMENT APPLICATION #3 APPROVED AUGUST MEETING AND EVENTS CALENDAR 8. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced Administrator Wood to discuss the capital improvement projects schedule. Discussion took place regarding some basic improvements at Smith Hall. No action taken. 9. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding a planning update. No action taken. 10. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding payment application #3 to Clark Construction Company for the Southeast 911 Communication Transmission Tower. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner Hill, to approve Payment Application No. 3 to Clark Construction Company in the amount of $7,258.30. Motion carried. 11. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the August 2016 Open Meetings and Events Calendar. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend the approval of the August 2016 Open Meetings and Events Calendar. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICES PAID 12. Finance Chairperson Stacey introduced discussion regarding the Accounts Payable Invoices Paid. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Hill moved, supported by Commissioner Delong, to approve the invoices paid from June 4 through July 8 in the amount of $1,238,301.72. Motion carried. 6

COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING 13. Finance Chairperson Stacey requested Commissioners comments. Commissioner DeLong provided an update on behalf of Clinton Area Transit; Commissioner Pohl: o Provided an update regarding the Regional Recycling Coalition; o Briefly discussed parks and recreation opportunities in Clinton County; o Provided a Rail to Trail update; Commissioner Hill provided an update on behalf of her District; Commissioner Mitchell briefly discussed Clinton County s low tax rates; Commissioner Stacey provided an update on behalf of Bath Charter Township; Discussion took place regarding courthouse security; Commissioner Washburn provided an update on behalf of the Lansing Economic Alliance Partnership (LEAP); Administrator Wood provided an Administrator Update. 14. Finance Chairperson Stacey adjourned the meeting at 3:37 p.m. Commissioner Pohl, Personnel Chairperson reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held July 26, 2016. ATTENDANCE AT COMMITTEE MEETING Members Present Kam Washburn, Personnel Chairperson Adam Stacey, Bruce DeLong Anne Hill, David Pohl, Ken Mitchell Robert Showers, Ex-Officio Member Staff Present Ryan Wood, Penny Goerge CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT OF NANCY HUGHSON TO THE CLINTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD 1. Personnel Chairperson Washburn called the meeting to order at 3:52 p.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Stacey moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 2. Personnel Chairperson Washburn requested limited public comments. There were none. 3. Personnel Chairperson Washburn introduced discussion regarding appointments to various Committees and Commissions. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Mitchell moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl, to recommend appointing Nancy Hughson to the Clinton County Library Board for the remainder of a five (5) year term expiring June 30, 2021. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to concur with the committee recommendation to appoint Nancy Hughson to the Clinton County Library Board. Chairperson Showers called for further nominations. None were offered. Motion carried. 7

APPOINTMENT OF JOE SPAGNUOLO TO THE CENTRAL DISPATCH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY BOARD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Pohl moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong, to recommend appointing Fire Chief Joe Spagnuolo as the fire representative on the Central Dispatch Administrative Policy Board for the remainder of Chief Koos three (3) year term expiring December 31, 2016. Motion carried. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner DeLong to concur with the committee recommendation to appoint Joe Spagnuolo to the Central Dispatch Administrative Policy Board. Chairperson Showers called for further nominations. None were offered. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF DAVE BENDA TO CLINTON AREA TRANSIT BOARD Commissioner Washburn introduced discussion at the Board meeting regarding a vacancy on the Clinton Area Transit Board to fill a seat due to Rick Gilardi s resignation. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washburn moved, supported by Commissioner Pohl to appoint Dave Benda to the Clinton Area Transit Board for the remainder of Rick Gilardi s three (3) year term expiring December 31, 2018. Chairperson Showers called for further nominations. None were offered. Motion carried. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING 4. Personnel Chairperson Washburn requested Commissioners comments. Commissioner Washburn notified the Members that Rick Galardi has resigned from the Clinton Area Transit Board. 5. Personnel Chairperson Washburn adjourned the meeting at 4:02 p.m. END OF COMMITTEE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT BOARD ACTION: With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Showers declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. Diane Zuker, Clerk of the Board NOTE: These minutes are subject to approval on August 30, 2016. 8

' 1 ', ~ '' ''. ~) '. communkation -#1,, 08/30/201'6 'Brd Mtg. Bb~J~~~~~NERS > <: ; _ ~-,P.p~ B9ks20. ~. -... Bellaire, Michigan 49615 : Pllorie (231) 5.33~63,53;... : - Fax.:(231) 533,-6935. 'l' -, <'. July.16: 2016 - I ' -, - ' { : :. _Chairman:Mich~el ~ra~ord... 0 _ - _ -.. -._, ' -.' ~ - ' ' \. '. ". ~ - ' - - I ' '.' - ''At the July 14~ 2016' meeting of the Antrim County Board of Commissioners; the foliowing 'resolution was offered: ' ' ' '. ' ' ~ ','.,"-. - ~-. '.. :,,_. RESOLUTION # 1~2016.~VEd- Boett~her, se~o~de_d.by David Heeres.. \.. :.,_ ".,,- _DA,RK_STORES/MICHl(iA~T~'.(RIB~NAL.......,,,.:) :.. I :.: ~~ - ~,l ~".-..',-,,, _.,~ ;,..,'.. r. : _;_,,.,~. ~".',: 1-.. r.. : _. WHEREAS, th_e IVJi~higan TaxTrib,unal (MTI).has ;Jn recent years, used a faulfy_ interprf:!tatioh of : ' ' ~~ejax-'cfsse~srrie.nt law which dramatfoally redµces't~~ prppertv, t# liabil~ties oj fully fonctipning' maiof :. _~ "~i& bo?c'~ l'etailsto'res; and -.. : -.. / -,... c _:. ~. WHEREAS;und~r the ;,dark sto~e"th~ory, b.ig b~~ sfor~~ ~~~ a~pea,llng t~~ir-prnperty.ta~ assessm~nts to the Mn, arguing.thafthe;basis of the fair marke~val~e oftheir fully ope!rating;st~~e. ' ' 'should include comparisons to sales of similar properties that are vacant' and aqandoned, or.are now,'.,- - t -' ', ',...- ' - \.,. - '.., used for a different-le'ss valuable use; and '\ ' - ' >, <.. " - - ' -- _, ' < I.._.. -,,..,. - - ' : -.. - -_,. : - ' ~-.., ';.> ~' ~ ', \,_ (..., I., _, 1,., 0 1.. Wl:IEREAS,the MlThas:;upheld,this'theory~and c.ut property tax assessments significantly and, as. a r~~ult, co~n~i~s; tow.l'!ships; schpols an_d local 'units'c~re losing millitins otdoliars; lh'lp~ctin~ s~rjic~s t:o.:... ; theirresidents and:students; and', ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ',, ', ' ' ' ' ' ~-...,,.', l j.~ -. WHEREAS~ a~ditionally,, big box.stores.are.putting:deed res~rictions orfth~i~ :prop~rtles that.. ' '.. s~vereiyllmlt howthe buildin~can-be t,jse~ once it's ya~~rnt resulting:in buil~ings remaining empty arid:.... addin& to the blign~ prqblem_ in,michigan communities; and ' :, _. -.,',. _ '.. '... / _ -.. -.... - '. ~- -. ': WHEREAS, the i~~i.le is ~l~eady having a growing impact as other busi~esses such:as; restaurants, ' ' '"'ational'~h~in.pharmacies,.'~.uto -pa_rt stores, are now seeking th~ sa111e treatment a~d without action, - '... '' '' ' the''prqbl~mwill:only:getworse; and 1, " - ' ' - ' ' ' '. :,- - ' - - [ \ - ~. ~.\. - - - '.., J,_'. '. I, '!.-. --. ' ', ;. :~ -. - '..'. '. I ; -., -.. - - '.,. '. : WHERE.AS,. t~e reduction ofpr9perty tax liabilities creates huge cut~ in the f~nding to. state and -. loc.al units of ~overnment!ike cities, counties, townships, and schoo_i districts; and' '.... -. ~,.. -, 1 - ' \.... i ) ', '.,.. WHEREAS, t~.f:! de-~isi~ns ofth.e M1T ~re a :catastrophic dep~rt:ure from'.th_e tax'.ass~ssrr',eht- : process required by law and' ai_i precedents in the matter, all at the' expehse"of local governrnent~,:their, '. '.residents'a~d other busines~es io th~ cdmmunities,; now ' '' ' ' ' - ' ' ' '. '.,,... THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED that the Antrim County Board of Commissioners strongly su.pports.., ; ' '> " the passage of Hou~e Bilf4909, H'o~se Bill 5578 and Senat'e Bill 524 that inclu'de rrleasures.to_ aadressthe' " " - 'fo11owi~gthree.(3)issu.es:. -, -.: - -, ',. ' '';',,. - ''..... ;, ';-, "' ',.. ;,.

. - RESOLUTION #1'1>-2016 continued. 1. All properties, including big box stores, must be assessed at their highest and best use; 2. The legislation will limit the use of deed restrictions to prevent the "dark store" theory of using vacant, deed restricted properties for the purpose of lowering value and eliminating competition; 3. The Michigan Tax Tribunal will be required to consider all three (3) methods of assessing - 'cost minus depreciation', 'sales comparison', and 'income' - when determining a property's true cash value; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to all Michigan Counties, Representative Tristan Cole, Senator Wayne Schmidt, Governor Snyder, and the Michigan Association of Counties. Yes - David Heeres, Karen Bargy, Ed Boettcher, Bryan Smith, Michael Crawford, Laura Stanek, Chuck Johnson; No - None; Absent - Bob Wilson. RESOLUTION #l'z-2016 DECLARED ADOPTED. ANTRIM COUNTY CLERK, BELLAIRE, Ml STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF ANTRIM, ss I, Sheryl Guy, Clerk of County of Antrim, do certify the above is a trl!~ and exact copy of the ~original record now re_maining in this office. IN.TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and seal, at the VIiiage o(bellaire in said County this ~~ County Clerk

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