Crawford County Board of Commissioners met May 25.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by
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Chairman, Dave Stephenson, at 10:00 a.m. in the Crawford County Building, Grayling, Michigan
on the 25th day of May, 2017.
Invocation by Commissioner Stephenson.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Anderson.
Roll Call: Anderson, Jamison, Lewis, McClain, Pinkelman, Priebe, and Stephenson.
Absent – None.
Sandra Moore, County Clerk-Register of Deeds – Present.
Paul Compo, County Controller – Absent.
Others present at various times: Kirk Wakefield, Doug Pratt, Joe Wakeley, Sara Sircely, Ilene
Geiss-Wilson, Abigail Ertel, Lynnette Corlew, Jodi Coors, Karin Ruley, Jeremie Mead and Dan
Sanderson.
Approval of the Regular Board Minutes
Motion by Jamison, second by McClain, to approve the Minutes for the April 20,
2017 Regular Board Meeting as presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent
(0) none, Motion Carried.
Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Lewis, second by McClain, to amend the agenda to add Sara Sircely
from Northern Michigan Regional Entity to make a presentation and add the
NEMCOG 2018 Community Corrections Grant Application to the agenda. Ayes
(7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Conflict of Interest Declare – None.
Brief Public Comment – None.
Open Invoice Report and Prepaid Vouchers
Motion by Lewis, second by McClain, to authorize payment of the following
claims:
General Fund: Building & Zoning Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Rep" $53,558.39 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $1,923.14
Prepaid Invoices $177,958.75 Prepaid Invoices $137.98
Gross Payroll $258,864.62 Gross Payroll $6,632.21
Total General Fund $490,381.76 Total Building & Zoning Fund $8,693.33
Millage/Road Patrol Fund Sobriety Court
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $3,088.18 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $700.12
Prepaid Invoices $2,525.95 Prepaid Invoices $13,095.80
Gross Payroll $34,341.31 Gross Payroll $11,634.62
$39,955.44 Total Sobriety Court Fund $25,430.54
Tri-County 46th Trial Court MSU Cooperative Extension Fund
Prepaid Invoices $1,604.75 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Gross Payroll $14,928.60 Prepaid Invoices $0.00
Total Tri-County Court $16,533.35 Gross Payroll $423.29
Total MSU fund $423.29
Friend of the Court
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $480.23 Central Dispatch Fund
Prepaid Invoices $344.76 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $3,697.31
Gross Payroll $20,925.47 Prepaid Invoices $681.49
Total Friend of the Court $21,750.46 Gross Payroll $26,100.04
Total Central Dispatch Fund $30,478.84
Bankhead Jones Fund
Prepaid Invoices $6,532.18 Courthouse Preservation Fund
Total Bankhead Jones Fund $6,532.18 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Prepaid Invoices $11,657.50
DHD#10 Fund Total Courthouse Preservation Fund $11,657.50
Prepaid Invoices $678.50
Total DHD#10 Fund $678.50 Law Library Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $127.00
Airport Fund Prepaid Invoices $306.00
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $36.00 Total Law Library Fund $433.00
Prepaid Invoices $328.86
Gross Payroll $65.03 Family/Probate Court
Total Airport Fund $429.89 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00
Prepaid Invoices $28,581.94
Family Counseling Fund Gross Payroll $16,000.48
Prepaid Invoices $196.00 Total Family/Probate Court $44,582.42
Gross Payroll _________
Total Family Counseling Fund $196.00 Sheriff's Youth Services Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $595.00
Landfill/Maintenance Fund Prepaid Invoices $3,310.95
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $1,645.85 Total Sheriff's Youth Services Fund $3,905.95
Prepaid Invoices $48.79
Gross Payroll $3,815.60 Veterans Service Relief Fund
Total Landfill/Maintenance fund $5,510.24 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $1,388.47
Prepaid Invoices $5,465.37
COPS in Schools Fund Gross Payroll $3,650.69
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $0.00 Total Veterans Service Relief Fund $10,504.53
Prepaid Invoices $0.00
Gross Payroll $5,729.21 GIS Fund
Total COPS Fund $5,729.21 Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $1,772.50
Prepaid Invoices $0.00
2014 HSGP Fund Total GIS Fund $1,772.50
Prepaid Invoices $600.00
Total 2014 HSGP Fund $600.00 Sports Complex Fund
Balance from "Open Invoice Report" $150.00
Social Services Fund Prepaid Invoices $322.21
Prepaid Invoices $270.00 Total Sports Complex Fund $472.21
Total Social Services Fund $270.00
Roll Call: Anderson – aye, Jamison – aye, Lewis – aye, McClain – aye, Pinkelman
– aye, Priebe – aye, Stephenson – aye, Motion Carried.
Approval Correspondence
Motion by McClain, second by Jamison, to accept the correspondence as
presented. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Correspondence
1. MAC - Legislative updates for April 28, & May 5 & 12, 2017.
2. Cherry Health Promotion Services – Concerns regarding Marijuana Public Acts 281, 282
& 283.
3. May 31, 7 -9 pm – Marijuana Dispensary Impact Discussion at Rose Township Hall in
Lupton.
4. Grayling Charter Township Supervisor – Invitation to Fish Farm Information Meeting on
May 31, 7 pm at CASD High School Auditorium. Commissioners Pinkelman and
McClain indicated they both plan to attend the meeting at the High School.
Northern Michigan Regional Entity
Sara Sircely from Northern Michigan Regional Entity advised that NMRE serves 21 northern
Michigan counties and manages the Medicaid funding for the behavioral health services in the region.
This includes contracts with Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs) which provide
mental health services to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness, children with a severe
emotional disturbance, and individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. NMRE manages 10
Prepaid Health Care Plans (PHCP) for 21 counties and Ms. Sircely indicated services are offered
to manage and coordinate prevention and recovery services to help county residents with a
substance abuse disorder. The NMRE has media campaigns running on both 7 & 4, and 9 & 10
networks to identify the issues and are effectively using social media is gain awareness to
residents. Crawford County has an active coalition, which allows Liquor Tax Funding to be used
for Coalition Training. Crawford County Coalition does not however, have enough funds to
meet the treatment needs. The present fund balance is $96,886. The County is working with
Catholic Human Service Agency with 50% funding to them and 50% to the County General
fund. Ms. Sircely indicated there is an application process that gets submitted and anyone with
questions can call the mental health or substance use number at 800-834-3393. Substance Abuse
is an epidemic and members reviewed the impact of prescription overdoses and the effects it may
have on emergency personnel.
Library Board Update
Lynnette Corlew, Jodi Coors, Connie Meyers and Karin Ruley appeared on behalf of the Library
Board to review the future plans for the Crawford County Library. The Vision Committee has
been working on the expansion project and wanting County Board approval to add a 46 X 82 foot
addition onto the facility. Ms. Corlew explained programs have expanded so much that the
library needs 2 conference rooms; separate kitchen area, teen area and added staff work area.
The Library board would now like to proceed and hire an architect. Library Director, Connie
Meyers advised she and Deb Friedman meet with Leslie Deveraux and Ms. Deveraux is thrilled
to continue to be a part of the future of the Library. The library board anticipates this addition
may cost $750,000 with hopes to include a new roof on the entire facility. County Treasurer Joe
Wakeley indicated the Library board may request the County Board to place a bond issue
proposal on the 2018 ballot. A needs assessment was done 5 years ago and the need to expand
was then and continues today. Library Director Meyers advised the security system is being
updated this year. Treasurer Wakeley advised the fund balance is enough for them to continue
their operational funds without going for an additional millage.
Consensus to allow the Library Board to proceed with their addition plans for the Library.
Brownfield Interview
Abigail Ertel interview conducted.
Department Reports
Sheriff Wakefield submitted the yearly comparison road patrol activity report. The Sheriff
advised 300 pounds of pills has been turned into the prescription medical receptacle container
(which has doubled from past years). Half of the crimes have increased from prior years. STING
is working in our community and the Sheriff noted he doesn’t have a deputy on the force working
with STING. M-72 highway will be increased to 65 MPH by deer season and the Sheriff
remarked there is zero tolerance for those that speed. The Sheriff advised there are 33 inmates
presently in the jail and 10% are mental health patients. The Sheriff reviewed his 2016 Annual
Report. Most concerning was the school liaison report and this continues to warrant a deputy in
the schools. The Sheriff remarked that 594 shift hours have been covered by his deputies to
cover for the City.
Northeast Michigan Community Corrections Grant
Motion by Pinkelman, second by McClain to approve the Northeast Michigan
Community Corrections Advisory Board, FY 2018 Community Corrections Grant
Application in the annual amount of $307,200.00 for programs and services
#05222017. Roll Call: Jamison – aye, Lewis – aye, McClain – aye, Pinkelman –
aye, Priebe – aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.
Clerks Report
Veterans Service Council Appointment
Motion by Pinkelman, second by McClain, to reappoint the following members to
the Veterans Service Council:
Shawn Kraycs (1 year term ending 6-1-18)
Kirk Wakefield (2 year term ending 6-1-19)
Rick Anderson (3 year term ending 6-1-20)
Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Unfinished Business – None.
Commissioner’s Report
Commissioner Jamison – The Commissioner reported the County Collaborative Body will meet
soon and review what services are available.
Commissioner Priebe – The Commissioner advised the Hanson Hills Program Book is out and
she placed the Michigan Trails Magazine and Canoe Marathon Celebrating 70 years on file. The
Commissioner placed the NE MI Community Service Agency 2016 Annual Report on file.
Commissioner Pinkelman – The Commissioner reported her 1 law enforcement committee
recommendation was previously completed (NEMCOG Resolution). The Commissioner
announced she has ended her obligations with Michigan Association of Counties (MAC).
Commissioner McClain – The Commissioner advised MI Works met and finalized their
strategic Plan, they had 118 job seekers which is up 80% from prior years. The Commissioner
indicated ARAUCO has hired a hiring recruiter.
Commissioner Stephenson – The Commissioner advised NE MI Council of Government invites
Joint Land Use Study members to the Camp Grayling and Alpena Combat Readiness Training
Center JLUS Installation Tours and Issues Identification Discussion June 1, in Alpena and June
5, in Grayling. Chairman Stephenson advised he will review the appointment process for the
Joint Land Use Study Group. Chairman Stephenson placed the Tri-County Convention Facilities
Tax/4% State-Wide Liquor Tax letter on file.
Commissioner Anderson – The Commissioner reported his Personnel & Labor Committee
Recommendation. The Commissioner advised the VSO is looking at employment applications.
Jury Commission Reappointment
Motion by Anderson, second by Lewis, to reappoint Clairene Jorella to the Jury
Commission for a 5 year term ending April 30, 2022. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0)
none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Commissioner Lewis – The Commissioner reported his Ways & Means Committee
recommendations.
Grayling Fish Hatchery Updates
Motion by Lewis, second by McClain, to authorize the Grayling Fish Hatchery to
repair some damaged concrete along 1 raceway with expanded galvanized catwalk
material. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Motion by Lewis, second by Pinkelman, to approve the Tourism Activity Report
for the Grayling Fish Hatchery for the 2016 open season. Ayes (7) seven, nays (0)
none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Historical Society/Siding for Military Annex Building
Motion by Lewis, second by Pinkelman, to authorize the Board to fund 50% of the
estimated supply costs ($820.33) for siding the Military Annex Building for the
Crawford County Historical Society (CCHS). Total amount of siding is $1,640.67.
Roll Call: Jamison – aye, Lewis – aye, McClain – aye, Pinkelman – aye, Priebe –
aye, Stephenson – aye, Anderson – aye, Motion Carried.
FY 2018 Budget Schedule
Motion by Lewis, second by McClain, to establish the following County Fiscal
Year 2017 / 2018 Budget Schedule:
May 11 – Board receives Budget Schedule
May 25 – Board approves Budget Schedule
June 9 – Department Heads receive budget information
June 30 – Budget proposals are returned to Administrator/Controller
July 13 – Department heads may elect to present their proposals to the
Ways & Means Committee.
As needed – Audit Committee may choose to meet with select Department
heads for clarification purposes.
Aug 10 & 24 – County Board receives budget update 2017 – 2018 Budget
Sept 5 – Clerk publishes Public Hearing notice concerning Budget &
Millage rates for Truth & Taxation
Sept 14 – County Board Ways & Means Committee receives the Audit
Committee’s recommended FY 2018 proposed Budget.
Sept 14 – County Board Ways & Means Committee accepts budget to be
presented at the September 28, 2017 Public Hearing.
Sept 28 – Public Hearing and adoption of 2017 – 2018 fiscal year budgets.
Ayes (7) seven, nays (0) none, absent (0) none, Motion Carried.
Commissioner Anderson excused at 11:50 a.m.
New Business
Sgt 1st Class Jeremie Mead attended the meeting on behalf of Camp Grayling to assist with
questions regarding the current groundwater investigation regarding areas at and near the
Grayling Army Airfield. Sgt. Mead indicated Dan Sanderson from the Crawford County
Avalanche was the only one to report the story accurately and appreciated the fine coverage.
Appointment to Brownfield Authority
Motion by McClain, second by Lewis, to appoint the following members to the
Brownfield Authority: Paul Compo – 3 year term (ending 7-01-2020)
Joe Wakeley – 3 year term (ending7-01-2020)
Lynn Porritt-McConnell - 1 year term (ending 7-01-18)
Abigail Ertel - 2 year term (ending 7-1-19)
April Hehir - 3 year term (ending 7-1-2020)
Erik Podjaske - 3 year term (ending 7-1-2020)
Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.
Citizens to Speak – None.
Announcements
Commissioner Pinkelman advised the Commission on Aging may want to look at the dynamics
of expansion much like the Library Board did.
EMS Director, Doug Pratt advised he has been making home visits and dispersed several Pac &
Plays as the Women Infant Children (WIC) program from the Health Department has contacted
him with various family needs.
Chairman Stephenson advised he will address the Fish Farm Education Information Meeting on
Wednesday, May 31st at Grayling High School at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion by Pinkelman, second by McClain, to adjourn the meeting at 12:01 p.m.
Ayes (6) six, nays (0) none, absent (1) one, Motion Carried.
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