Subject: April 29 Minutes
From: "Schoolcraft County Register of Deeds" <[email-masked]>
To: "Thompson Town Clerk" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 13:18:35 -0400

Laurie, here is a very, very, rough copy of the minutes of that meeting....not adopted, approved, or even totally finished!
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Schoolcraft County Board of Commissioners met on Friday, April 29, 2005, in the Jury Room of the Schoolcraft County Building, City of Manistique, Michigan, commencing at 5:30 P.M. Chairperson Keith P. Aldrich called the meeting to order. The roll was called with the following members present and/or absent:Present:

 Chairperson Keith P. AldrichVice-Chairperson Daniel R. McKinney

Commissioner Lindsley B. Frenette

Commissioner Margaret A. ArnoldCommissioner Scott R. Chartier

Schoolcraft County Clerk, Sigrid I. DoyleAbsent: None.

Also present was Schoolcraft County Treasurer Terri A. Evonich and Schoolcraft County Sheriff, Gary L. Maddox.

There was no Brief Public Comment.

Under Old Business, Vice-Chairperson Daniel R. McKinney stated that he had talked to the Schoolcraft County Prosecuting Attorney regarding a letter from the Public Transportation Department about other governmental interest in purchasing the old building.

Further under Old Business, Schoolcraft County Treasurer, Terri A. Evonich reported that thirty-two counties had already joined the suit over the "Heidleberg" matter and that the cost was estimated at $200.00 which could be paid from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Funds. There was discussion.

Under ‘New business’, Vice-Chairperson Daniel R. McKinney asked for, number one, concerns and needs, and number two, the goals and objectives. The following concerns/needs were listed:

Money (for operations) - Long range (retirement)

Goal # 1. Have sufficient operating revenue to cover operating expenses.

Objective 1A Economic Development Corporation Committee will increase new businesses in the County by one new business by December 31, 2006. Methodology: Explore grant opportunities, new business tax breaks.

Objective 1B Finance Committee and Clerk will write a letter encouraging department heads to explore options for increasing fees for services and have a plan for increase in place by September 1, 2005.

Objective 1C Finance Committee will explore options for decreasing expenditures by October 1, 2005. Contact each department head and solicit input.

Objective 1D Explore grant options for new projects.

Structure (Committees)

Goal # 2. Improve communication to increase interest, decrease repetition and stimulate follow-through.

Objective 2A Personnel will improve/develop a form to use for reporting back to the County Board by the next Board meeting.

Objective 2B Clerk will establish a list of unfinished business by the next Board meeting.

Objective 2C Each Standing Committee will establish a list of all committee meetings and have set committee meeting dates for each committee by September 1, 2005.

Objective 2D Hire a County Administrator by October 1, 2005. Define duties. Clerk will ask departments for input on expectations.

Communication

Goal # 3. Improve Communications between the Board, Department heads, employees and the Public.

Objective 3A Clerk and Treasurer will establish department head meetings by May 31, 2005.

Objective 3B Board will have Department head meetings by June 30, 2005.

Objective 3C Televise/Radio broadcast board meetings by October 1, 2005.

Objective 3D Clerk will post minutes on County website by July 1, 2005.

Infrastructure (Capital improvement)

Personnel (Public Relations)

Multiple requirements

Equipment (Postage meter, truck, computer)

Office Space (Storage)

Administrative Structure

Continuity

Individual Goals: (Unfinished business)

Municipal Employees Retirement System Premier Health Care Plan

Airport Operator/Manager contract

Update all job descriptions

Hire Administrator by October 1, 2005

Take steps for financial security

Implement decision on Jail meals

Industrial Park funding

Improve Pines Park

Airport Snow removal equipment

Airport roof repair (check insurance)

Indian Lake boat launch

Carpenter Dam access

Indian Lake winter level

Jail shower leak

Continue good working relationship with local governments

Purchase new postage meter

Purchase truck for courthouse

Purchase computers and software for Tax Equalization Department

Office space/storage problem

Work depreciation costs into our budget by October 1, 2005

Transit Building

Ergonomic furniture to fit equipment

Hiring freeze

Revenue cuts

Improve communication with the Michigan Association of Counties and other sources.

Set quarterly goals and objectives meetings. Next meeting will be August 1, 2005 at 5:15 P.M. in the Jury Room.

Under Public Comment, Dale J. DuFour requested a copy of the Alger County Prosecuting Attorney’s letter of opinion regarding mileage.

There were no Communications,

It was moved by Commissioner Scott R. Chartier and was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Daniel R. McKinney to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous yes vote of the Board members. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M.