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Crawford County Board of Commissioners met April 20.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by
Chairman, Dave Stephenson at 9:00 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan
the 20th day of April, 2017.
Invocation by Commissioner Jamison.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Anderson.
Roll Call: Anderson, Jamison, McClain, Priebe and Stephenson.
Absent – Lewis and Pinkelman.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk-Register of Deeds - Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller - Present.
Others present at various times: Ray Franz, Bill Kerr and Bill Hendrian.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Jamison, second by Priebe, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2017
as presented. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
Approval of the Agenda
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to accept the agenda as presented. Ayes
(5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
Conflict of Interest Declared – None.
Brief Public Comment
Bill Hendrian introduced himself as the new interim MSU Extension District Coordinator as
Kelly Heimstra has moved for a position in South Carolina.
Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers
Motion by McClain, second by Priebe, to authorize payment of the following claims:
General Fund: Building & Zoning Fund
Balance from "Open
Invoice Rep" $40,051.06 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $1,872.91
Prepaid Invoices $184,790.44 Prepaid Invoices $153.70
Gross Payroll $306,412.10 Gross Payroll $6,632.21
Total General Fund $531,253.60 Total Building & Zoning Fund $8,658.82
Millage/Road Patrol
Fund MSU Cooperative Extension Fund
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $4,744.56 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $9,526.75
Prepaid Invoices $6,493.63 Prepaid Invoices $353.90
Gross Payroll $34,513.36 Gross Payroll $465.62
Total Millage/Road
Patrol Fund $45,751.55 Total MSU fund $10,346.27
Sobriety Court Central Dispatch Fund
Prepaid Invoices $12,569.61 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $2,848.25
Gross Payroll $11,565.11 Prepaid Invoices $4,015.71
Total Sobriety Court
Fund $24,134.72 Gross Payroll $30,952.53
Total Central Dispatch Fund $37,816.49
Tri-County 46th Trial
Court
Prepaid Invoices $10,190.55 Social Services Fund
Gross Payroll $0.00 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Total Tri-County Court $10,190.55 Prepaid Invoices $440.92
Total Social Services Fund $440.92
Friend of the Court
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $0.00 Law Library Fund
Prepaid Invoices $2,402.39 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $982.74
Gross Payroll $19,616.02 Prepaid Invoices $0.00
Total Friend of the
Court $22,018.41 Total Law Library Fund $982.74
D10HD Family/Probate Court
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $0.00 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Prepaid Invoices $692.15 Prepaid Invoices $38,062.42
Total D10HD $692.15 Gross Payroll $15,947.08
Total Family/Probate Court $54,009.50
Airport Fund
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $4,068.00 Sports Complex Fund
Prepaid Invoices $778.83 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Gross Payroll $61.40 Prepaid Invoices $103.40
Total Airport Fund $4,908.23 Total Sports Complex Fund $103.40
Recycling Fund Register of Deeds Technology Fund
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $0.00 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $14,987.20
Prepaid Invoices $13,333.00 Prepaid Invoices $0.00
Gross Payroll $0.00 Total ROD Technology Fund $14,987.20
Total Recycling Fund $13,333.00
Veterans Service Relief Fund
Landfill/Maintenance
Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $722.27
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $631.10 Prepaid Invoices $4,504.57
Prepaid Invoices $40.79 Gross Payroll $3,078.83
Gross Payroll $4,648.94 Total VS Relief Fund $5,226.84
Total
Landfill/Maintenance
fund $5,320.83
Courthouse Preservation Fund
COPS in Schools Fund Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $492.11
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $0.00 Prepaid Invoices $9,116.89
Prepaid Invoices $0.00 Total Courthouse Preservation Fund $9,609.00
Gross Payroll $6,255.31
Total COPS Fund $6,255.31 GIS Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $2,621.88
2015 HSGP Prepaid Invoices $0.00
Balance from "Open
Invoice Report" $0.00 Total GIS Fund $2,621.88
Prepaid Invoices $42,086.38
Total 2015 HSGP $42,086.38
Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Jamison – aye, Lewis – absent, McClain – aye,
Pinkelman – absent, Priebe - aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.
Approval Correspondence
Motion by Jamison, second by McClain, to accept the correspondence as
submitted. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
Correspondence
1. Antrim County Planning Department – Notice of Intent to Plan (Antrim County Master
Plan Amendments).
2. Forgotten Eagles of Michigan – 14th Annual Ride Around Michigan (RAM) Itinerary for
2017.
3. Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Management Decision for
Financial Statement Audit for FY 2016.
4. Sharon McYaney – Compliment to Animal Control Officer.
5. Grayling Visitors Bureau – Annual Marketing Report for FY 2016.
6. MAC - Legislative Updates for March 24 & 31 and April 7 & 14, 2017.
7. DEQ – Pending New Source Application Report for ARAUCO NA.
8. Grayling Country Club – May 21, 2017 Free Golf Day in Recognition of Foster Care.
2017 Equalization Report
Equalization Director, William Kerr presented the 2017 Equalization Report and Equalized
Values. The projections made earlier are coming true with property values picking up. Mr. Kerr
directed members to review Page 3 as the Timber Cutover has been moved by the assessors into
residential area which helps the townships. State Equalized Value has increased 5% overall and
noted each unit of government has increased in equalized value except Beaver Creek and Maple
Forest Townships. Mr. Kerr remarked that the residential market is increasing and expects
positive growth with the Arauco plant bringing more than 200 new jobs in the next few years. FY
2018 should prove positive by 1.8 increase.
Motion by Jamison, second by Anderson, to recommend the Board accept the
2017 County Equalization Report in the amount of $644,080,950.00 and authorize
the chair to sign. Roll Call: Jamison – aye, Lewis – absent, McClain – aye,
Pinkelman – absent, Priebe – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.
Clerk Report
The Clerk indicated she received the Sheriff’s Office FY-2016 Report. The Board indicated the
Sheriff will present the report at the May 11th Committee meeting.
New Election Voting Equipment with Dominion Voting
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to support the County Clerk in pursuing
the grant for new voting system for all precincts, which, includes precinct
tabulators and accessible voting services for use by individuals with disabilities,
and related Election Management System (EMS) software. Roll Call: Lewis –
absent, McClain – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Priebe – aye, Stephenson – aye,
Anderson –aye, Jamison - aye, Motion Carried.
Housing Commission Appointment
The Clerk announced that Lacey Stephan was the only applicant for the Housing Board vacancy
and has previously interviewed. The position runs until 4-15-2022.
Motion by Jamison, second by McClain, to appoint Lacey Stephan to the Housing
Commission Board for a 5 year term ending 4-15-2022. Ayes (5) five, nays (0)
none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
Construction Board of Appeals Re-Appointments
The Clerk further indicated no applicants came forward for the Construction Board of Appeals
and requested the three present members: Don Alexander, Mark Blossfield and Jason Small be
reappointed for terms ending 4-30-2019.
Motion by McClain, second by Priebe, to reappoint Don Alexander, Mark
Blossfield and Jason Small to the Construction Board of Appeals for another two
(2) year term ending 4-30-2019. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two,
Motion Carried.
The Clerk has requested a response to the Democratic nominee for the Jury Commission that is
presently held by Clairene Jorella and has not received a written response. She indicated she will
again contact the party and place the Appointment on the May Committee Board Meeting.
Controller Report
Controller Paul Compo advised the Building and Zoning Department has hired Betty Warren to
the new Clerk position. Region 7 Homeland Security Board will be interviewing two (2)
candidates on Wednesday, April 26th at the Grayling City Hall. The County is presently moving
through Open Enrollment for health and life insurance. The Life Insurance is automatically
$10,000 and can be increased without medical review with costs.
The Board received a request for one (1) board member to attend the University of Michigan
Spring Commencement on Saturday, April 29th.
They hope to have every county represented.
Unfinished Business – None.
Commissioner’s Report
Commissioner Jamison – The Commissioner advised a community yard sale will be at the
Grayling Eagles on Saturday, April 29th
from 10 - 2. The Commissioner indicated there are
Boards that would like to link to the county website for various meetings and events.
Commissioner Priebe - The Commissioner indicated she attended the 911 advisory meeting.
Undersheriff Shawn Kraycs was elected Chairman and Emergency Manager Doug Pratt as ViceChairman.
Addresses for Camp Grayling are under review within our Geographic Information
System (GIS) and members will meet May 17th and appoint a member from the Camp to that
commission. GRA Annual Financial Report for 9-30-16 was placed on file with the Clerk.
The Chamber Business Expo is at the Ramada Inn tonight. The Commissioner reported there
were no Law Enforcement Committee Recommendations to report for Commissioner Pinkelman.
Commissioner Pinkelman – The Commissioner was absent.
Commissioner McClain – The Commissioner reported the Ways & Means Committee
recommendations. The Commissioner stated that DHHS meets next week. The Advocacy
position at COA was hired; the Board is now using I-Pads for meetings; State cuts are continued
to be reviewed; COA member Cheryl Hopp is not reapplying for the board, however, Matt
LeBlanc will again request reappointment – both positions are up in June, 2017.
Building Use Policy
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to accept the Building Use Policy
revision as presented with an addition of a clause stating that there will be
compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances. Roll Call:
McClain – aye, Pinkelman – absent, Priebe – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson –
aye, Jamison - aye, Lewis – absent, Motion Carried.
New Courthouse Security System
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to accept the proposal from TKS for a
new system to include the current five doors and the three courtroom doors in the
amount of $11,667.50. Roll Call: Pinkelman – absent, Priebe – aye, Stephenson –
aye, Anderson –aye, Jamison - aye, Lewis – absent, McClain – aye, Motion Carried.
Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner indicated the Up North partnership for
substance abuse and is trying to get our Prosecutor more involved and secure liquor control
funding to offset some costs and work with the schools. The Commissioner indicated if the State
of Colorado were to take the legal marijuana vote again it clearly would not pass, due to issues
that are occurring. The Commissioner announced that Ken Stecker, Traffic Safety Resource
Prosecutor will make a presentation Thursday, June 1st from 9 – 11 at City Hall, if members are
interested they are to call 989-732-6761 ext 2404 to register. The Committee meets the 2nd
Tuesday each month at City Hall and will meet May 9th 9-11 to review the process for funding.
Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner indicated he has no Personnel and Labor
committee recommendations to report. NMRE did not have a good audit, they are looking at
expenses for substance abuse and the lack of reporting has impacted audit findings. The
Commissioner circulated a “Personal Injury Protection” brochure as Michigan is the only state
that mandates every car owner buy unlimited medicals benefits for life. Many residents are
paying twice for the same medical insurance coverage. Ambulance service costs are too high. For
more information on Personal Injury Protection visit www.michigan.gov/difs.
Commissioner Lewis – The Commissioner was absent.
New Business
Request for COA Funding through NEMSCA
Motion by McClain, second by Priebe, to prepare a letter to the Area Agency on
Aging at NEMSCA and support the Commission on Aging efforts throughout the
community as their services are invaluable to our county residents and authorize
the Chairman to sign. Ayes (5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
Citizens to Speak
Ray Franz, introduced himself as a 30 year business owner, 29 years local government service,
Vietnam Veteran, 6 years 101st District State Representative and he plans to seek the senate seat
retained presently by Senator Darwin Booher.
Announcements – None.
Adjournment
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to adjourn meeting at 10:03 a.m. Ayes
(5) five, nays (0) none, absent (2) two, Motion Carried.
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