Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The regular meeting of the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners was called to
order by Chairperson Norton Schramm at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in
the Board of Commissioners’ Chambers at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, Michigan.
The prayer was given by Commissioner Merriman and the pledge was led by
Commissioner Walters. Members present: John Merriman, Gary Russell, James Ruby,
William Walters, Judy Vincent and Norton Schramm. Member absent: Donald Hunt.
Quorum present. Administrator John R. Males was also present.
Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda:
Administrator Males requested wording in FA-46-05 Analysis and Job
Description for Information Systems Director Position be amended and FA-050-05 Lease
Agreement – Xerox Corporation – County Clerk be added to the agenda.
Approval of Minutes:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
MERRIMAN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 23, 2005, AS PRINTED. Motion carried.
Adoption of Agenda:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER VINCENT
THAT WE ADOPT THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
Amend wording:
Director Position
FA-46-05 Analysis and Job Description for Information Systems
Add: FA-050-05 Lease Agreement – Xerox Corporation – County Clerk
Motion carried.
Communications and Introductions:
1. Notice of Emerald Ash Borer meeting on March 10th at the Flynn Township Hall.
2. Resolution from Lake County supporting all efforts by GOE, Inc. and all other
concerned parties in petitioning the Michigan legislature and Governor Granholm to
seriously reconsider the discontinuance of the state contract with GEO.
3. Resolution from Ottawa County expressing its gratitude to Rep. William Huizenga
for his efforts to sponsor and assure the passage of HB 5657 and its adoption into law
as Act 574 amending the Records Media Act to allow for a wider range of optical
media.
4. Thank you from MAC for attendance at the 2005 MAC Legislative Conference.
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5. US Army Corps of Engineers public notice of after the fact and proposed discharges
associated with Peat Mining in wetlands adjacent to Black River (Sanilac Co.) at
Minden City, MI (applicant: Michigan Peat Company/Bay-Houston Towing)
6. Minutes of Veterans Affairs Committee meeting of February 22, 2005.
Commissioner Merriman requested a copy of item #5.
Commissioner Reports:
Reports on meetings and functions attended were given by Commissioners
Vincent, Walters, Ruby, Russell, Merriman and Schramm.
Administrator's Report:
-Attended a number of meetings regarding county business and spoke with
citizens concerning problems.
-Held discussions with attorney regarding the agreement with appointed and
elected officials.
-Met with Emergency Management Director Hillman, elected official and judges
to enhance security of the courthouse with funding provided through homeland security.
-Met with Jeff Packard, Citizens Management Inc., for a factor adjustment on
workman’s compensation and looking at separating units so they are not under the
county’s umbrella.
-Worked on cost allocations for the Parks.
-Reported job postings for the Juvenile Director and Deputy Juvenile Register
have been completed.
-Met with County Treasurer Dorman and Deputy Treasurer Decker to reconcile
positive 2004 budget numbers.
-Held informal discussions with COAM and POAM.
-Received notification of a possible 8 to 16% increase in health insurance
premiums from MEBS.
-Received notice of a seminar on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of
Information Act on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m., at the St. Clair County
Community College, Fine Arts Theatre.
-Received a packet on Region VII from Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson Schramm reported an executive session for collective bargaining
purposes will be necessary.
Administrator Males reported Waste Management withdrew their proposal.
Public Comments:
At 10:20 a.m., County Clerk Linda Kozfkay, presented the 2004 Annual Report
for the Clerk’s Office.
Chairperson Schramm deferred James Bowerman, Drain Commissioner,
presentation of the 2004 Annual Report for the Drain Office until March 23.
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The Board acknowledged receipt of letters from various Croswell-Lexington
business owners requesting the hauling of trash from Canada be prohibited.
Appointments to Standing Committee:
None.
General Resolutions:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER VINCENT AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
SANILAC COUNTY LOCAL
WHEREAS,
the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners has notified the
Administration that it is ready to begin negotiations as indicated in the
Master Agreement which expired December 31, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners
resolves:
To enter into negotiations with the Command Officers Association of
Michigan Sanilac County Local in a cooperative spirit in an effort to settle
all differences in a fair manner while keeping the needs of the community
and its citizens foremost in our minds.
We also wish it known that we, as a Board of Commissioners, will provide
our negotiating team with guidelines, parameters, and goals that we
believe will result in a fair and equitable Master Agreement. We also
wish it to be known that we, as individuals, and as a Board of
Commissioners, conduct negotiations for a new Agreement only through
our negotiations team. Our team has the full authority to speak for us at
the negotiating table and we shall not weaken our position through
individual discussions of negotiations with any person or group.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
We sincerely hope that an equitable agreement can be reached in a
cooperative manner which still will preserve the Board’s responsibility to
manage the county for the Sanilac County citizens and at the same time
provide adequate wages, hours, and working conditions for our union
employees.
Yeas:
Vincent, Walters, Merriman, Russell, Ruby and Schramm.
Absent: Hunt. Resolution declared adopted.
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Nays:
None.
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MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
VINCENT AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER
RUBY THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
SANILAC COUNTY LOCAL
WHEREAS,
the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners has notified the
Administration that it is ready to begin negotiations as indicated in the
Master Agreement which expired December 31, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners
resolves:
To enter into negotiations with the Police Officers Association of
Michigan Sanilac County Local in a cooperative spirit in an effort to settle
all differences in a fair manner while keeping the needs of the community
and its citizens foremost in our minds.
We also wish it known that we, as a Board of Commissioners, will provide
our negotiating team with guidelines, parameters, and goals that we
believe will result in a fair and equitable Master Agreement. We also
wish it to be known that we, as individuals, and as a Board of
Commissioners, conduct negotiations for a new Agreement only through
our negotiations team. Our team has the full authority to speak for us at
the negotiating table and we shall not weaken our position through
individual discussions of negotiations with any person or group.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
We sincerely hope that an equitable agreement can be reached in a
cooperative manner which still will preserve the Board’s responsibility to
manage the county for the Sanilac County citizens and at the same time
provide adequate wages, hours, and working conditions for our union
employees.
Yeas:
Ruby, Russell, Merriman, Walters, Vincent and Schramm.
Absent: Hunt. Resolution declared adopted.
Unfinished Business:
None.
New Business:
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Nays:
None.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
HS-002-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER VINCENT AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE VETERANS AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE GRAVE FLAGS AND MARKERS FROM NEW
ENGLAND MFG. COMPANY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,900. FURTHER,
FUNDING IS TO BE DRAWN FROM THE VETERANS AFFAIRS MILLAGE
BUDGET. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO.
Motion carried.
PSC-005-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
MERRIMAN
AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE CENTRAL
DISPATCH DIRECTOR TO HOST A ONE (1) DAY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
DISPATCHER (EDM) REFRESHER COURSE COORDINATED BY PRIORITY
DISPATCH CORPORATION AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,500. FURTHER,
FUNDING IS TO BE DRAWN FROM THE CENTRAL DISPATCH TRAINING
FUND. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO.
Motion carried.
PSC-006-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
MERRIMAN
AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2005 FORD ECONOLINE E-350 E34
FROM TUBBS BROTHERS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $18,837. FURTHER,
FUNDING IS TO BE DRAWN FROM THE US MARSHALL SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO.
Discussion held on not having any history regarding the need, cost or establishment of an
account for the transport of federal inmates and insurance liability issues. Yeas: Merriman,
Walters, Vincent, Russell and Schramm. Nays: Ruby. Absent: Hunt. Motion carried.
FA-039-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY ACCEPTS THE COUNTY CLERK’S 2004 ANNUAL
REPORT AS PRESENTED. Motion carried.
FA-040-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY ACCEPTS THE DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S 2004
ANNUAL REPORT AS PRESENTED.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT WE LAY ON THE TABLE FA-040-05 UNTIL
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THE NEXT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING (MARCH 23, 2005). Motion
carried.
FA-041-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER RUBY THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES, PENDING LEGAL OPINION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS, OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REGISTER
OF DEEDS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF INDEXING AND SCANNING DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS.
FURTHER, FUNDING SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE REGISTER OF DEEDS
AUTOMATION FUND. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK,
TREASURER AND ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS
NECESSARY TO DO SO. Administrator Males discussed employee options and reported
further study is needed as to what, if any, can be authorized for the elected official.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER VINCENT THAT WE REFER FA-041-05 BACK TO THE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR FURTHER
STUDY. Motion carried.
FA-042-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING VITAL
RECORDS FEE INCREASES, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005:
CERTIFIED COPY
$20.00
(BIRTH/DEATH/MARRIAGE)
ADDITIONAL COPY
$10.00
FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO.
Motion carried. Commissioner Ruby cast a nay voted and requested it be noted for the
record.
FA-043-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY
TREASURER FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY AND ADOPTS AS FOLLOWS:
Sanilac County Treasurer
Financial Hardship Policy
Adopted: 10/17/2001
Amended: 3/9/2005
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1. An applicant for financial hardship deferral must hold the title to the property. (MCL
211.78h(3)(b)(i))
2. The household income of the applicant must not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty income
standards as defined and determined by the United States Office of Management and Budget.
(MCL 211.78h(3)(b)(iii))
3. The applicant must complete a Sanilac County Application for Financial Hardship Deferral
and Financial Statement of Condition as of Today’s Date (attached)
4. The application will be considered at the Administrative/Show Cause hearing. The date and
time to appear may be obtained from the Treasurer. Non appointments will be scheduled as
time permits.
Applicant must have available at the Show Cause/Administrative Hearing:
• Verification that the property is a homestead parcel or qualified agricultural property
(pursuant to MCL 211.7(4)(d). This may be accomplished by affidavit that they have
been granted a homestead exemption that is currently in effect. Deeds or other
documentation showing title and residency such as driver license, utility bills, voter’s
registration, etc.
• State and Federal tax returns for the past two years
• Verification of income
- Social Security Statement
- Land Contract Leases
- State Assistance Statements
• Financial Statement of Condition (Balance Sheet)
• Documentation of application to local unit for exemption and their determination
• Provide details of all attempts for assistance or borrowing and the result of this effort
Applicants will have an opportunity to disclose other conditions that may affect their ability to
pay their taxes. It will also be determined if the applicant has exhausted all potential sources of
assistance.
The granting of a hardship waiver only extends the time to pay the delinquent amount due.
Interest at 1½% monthly and any additional expenses continue to accrue on the parcel, increasing
the tax liability. Ultimately the Treasurer will determine if relief from foreclosure will enable the
taxpayer to pay their delinquent tax within twelve (12) months of the decision.
Hardship determination at the administrative/show cause hearing will be the sole and absolute
judgment of the Treasurer.
Kathy Dorman, Sanilac County Treasurer
60 W. Sanilac Ave., P.O. Box 286
Sandusky, Michigan 48471
(810) 648-2127
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
SANILAC COUNTY TREASURER
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DEFERRAL
Name_______________________________________ Age______ Phone Number _______________
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Address____________________________ City_____________________ State______
Zip_________
Names and ages of
Dependents_________________________________________________________
Monthly
Employment:
Income:
Company________________________________________
$___________________
Address_________________________________________
Social Security
$___________________
Social Security
$___________________
Assistance
$___________________
Assistance
$___________________
Other Income List:
_____________________________________________
$___________________
_____________________________________________
$___________________
_____________________________________________
$___________________
Total Monthly Income: $___________________
When meeting with the Treasurer the applicant must provide proof of income (last 2 years of State
and Federal tax forms), the attached Financial Statement and any other documents necessary to
present your case.
If there are special conditions or circumstances you’d like considered, please list on back of application
The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made for the purpose of
obtaining a Hardship Deferral on my homestead property for Delinquent Real Property Taxes.
__________________________________________ _____________________________________
Signature
Signature
_________________________________________ ____________________________________
Date
Date
FINANCIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT OF CONDITION AS OF TODAY’S DATE
Assets
Liabilities
Monthly Payment
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Total Owed
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Cash on Hand
$________________
Mortgage
$_____________
$____________
Checking Account
$________________
Credit Cards $_____________
$____________
Savings Account
$________________
Automobile
$_____________ $____________
Stock & Securities
$________________
Automobile
$_____________ $____________
Savings Bonds
$________________
Property Taxes$_____________ $____________
Home
$________________
Cash Value Life Ins.
$________________
Automobile
Automobile
Other (list)
$_____________
$____________
$________________
$_____________
$____________
$________________
$_____________
$____________
$_____________
$____________
Furniture/Household items$_____________
Boat
$________________
Retirement, IRA, 401(K) $_____________
Other Assets greater than $1000 in value (list)
$________________
$________________
Net Worth
$____________
$________________
Total Assets
$________________
Total Liabilities & Net Worth $_____________
The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made for the purpose of
obtaining a Hardship Deferral on my homestead property for Delinquent Real Property Taxes.
_____________________________________
Signature
_______________________________________
Signature
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Date
Date
The Board discussed the active role the County Treasurer has taken to provide the deferral
option.
Yeas: Ruby, Vincent, Merriman, Walters, Russell and Schramm.
Absent: Hunt. Motion carried.
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Nays:
None.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
FA-044-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
MERRIMAN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RUBY
THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY REJECTS THE WASTE
MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED TO THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE ON 2/16/05 AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
ON 3/2/05 AND DIRECTS THE ADMINISTRATOR TO DISCONTINUE ALL
DISCUSSION RELATING TO RAISING THE CAP ON CANADIAN TRASH.
Yeas: Walters, Ruby, Vincent, Merriman, Russell and Schramm. Nays: None. Absent:
Hunt. Motion carried.
FA-045-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES PAYMENT OF 2005 SPONSOR
DUES TO THE SAGINAW BAY RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $350. FURTHER, FUNDING IS TO
BE DRAWN FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET. FURTHER,
AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND ADMINISTRATOR
TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO. Motion carried.
FA-046-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES ADMINISTRATOR JOHN MALES
TO CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL FIELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ANALYZING OUR CURRENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SITUATION
AS WELL AS THE EXISTING JOB DESCRIPTION AND ADVISE ON A
FUTURE DIRECTION FOR THE COUNTY IN THIS AREA AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $1,000. FURTHER, FUNDING IS TO BE DRAWN FROM THE DATA
PROCESSING BUDGET. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK,
TREASURER AND ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS
NECESSARY TO DO SO. Discussion held. Motion carried.
FA-047-05 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE
(MEALS AND MILEAGE) AT THE THUMB ALLIANCE REGIONAL
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD MEETING IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY
ON APRIL 1, 2005.
FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK,
TREASURER AND ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS
NECESSARY TO DO SO. Motion carried.
FA-048-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE PAYMENT OF
CURRENT 2005 CLAIMS FOR THE GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $74,971.04. FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK,
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TREASURER AND ADMINISTRATOR TO IMPLEMENT AND TO MAKE THE
ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO. Motion carried.
FA-049-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MERRIMAN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VINCENT THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY APPROVES THE FOLLOWING 2004
BUDGET
AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS AND 2005 BUDGET
AMENDMENTS:
2004 BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
REVENUE:
Increase 101-000-676.191
Increase 101-000-676.430
Increase 101-000-676.431
Increase 233-851-676.001
Increase 233-851-676.221
Increase 736-852-699.101
Reimb-Elections
Reimb-Animal Control-Tuscola
Reimb-Animal Control Census-Tuscola
W/C & Unempl. Fund-Reimb-Misc Funds
W/C & Unempl. Fund-Reimb-Health Unemp
Retirees Health Care-Transfer In
$
$
$
$
$
$
EXPENSE:
Increase 101-131-808.002
Increase 101-149-801.000
Increase 101-172-851.000
Increase 101-192-701.000
Increase 101-192-747.000
Increase 101-192-861.000
Increase 101-430-703.000
Increase 101-430-747.000
Decrease 101-890-965.000
Increase 101-890-965.000
Decrease 101-890-965.000
Increase 101-966-999.736
Increase 233-851-722.000
Increase 233-851-965.000
Increase 736-852-717.000
Increase 736-852-717.002
Increase 736-852-717.003
Circuit Court-Appt. Attrys
Juvenile Court-Contractual
Adm.-Telephone
Bd. Of Canvassers-Salaries
Bd. Of Canvassers-Mileage Reimb
Bd. Of Canvassers-Motel & Meals
Animal Control-Salary-Temporary
Animal Control-Gas & Oil
Contingency
Contingency
Contingency
Transfer Out-Retiree Health Care Fund
W/C & Unemploy. Fund-Unemployment $
W/C & Unemploy. Fund-Contingency
Retirees Health Care-Health Ins.
$
Retirees Health Care-Wrap
Retirees Health Care-Dental Claims
$
10,592.55
$
761.39
$
566.86
$
111.48
$
173.40
$
85.16
$
1,908.00
$
982.00
$
11,920.80
$
2,377.95
$
16,260.81
$
16,260.81
1,705.00
$
6,879.00
9,020.00
$
6,489.00
$
751.81
370.04
3,068.52
2,199.43
2,184.00
6,400.00
16,260.81
FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS:
TO:
FROM:
736-852-699.101 Retirees Health Care-Transfer In
101-966-999.736 Transfer Out-Retirees Health Care
$
$
16,260.81
16,260.81
$
$
15,000.00
2,685.50
2005 BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
REVENUE:
Increase 101-000-676.191 Reimb-Elections
Increase 265-335-650.001 Drug Forfeiture-Forfeited Cash
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EXPENSE:
Increase 101-191-819.001 Elections-Special Elections-Schools
Increase 265-335-890.000 Drug Forfeiture-Contingency
$
$
15,000.00
2,685.50
FURTHER, DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO IMPLEMENT AND TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS
NECESSARY TO DO SO. Motion carried.
FA-050-05
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER
MERRIMAN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RUBY THAT THE SANILAC COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY
CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX
CORPORATION FOR A XEROX CC35 COPIER, WITH A 5 YEAR EXTENDED
MAINTENANCE PLAN AT A MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENT OF $357.51, PLUS
PER COPY CHARGES OF .0084 AFTER 15,000 COPIES PER MONTH.
FURTHER, FUNDING IS TO BE DRAWN FROM THE CLERK’S BUDGET.
FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY CLERK, TREASURER AND
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO DO SO.
Discussion held. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Commissioner Walters reported on the agenda item from the Human Services
Committee and Commissioner Merriman reported on the agenda items from the Public
Safety & Courts Committee and the March 2nd meeting of the Finance & Administration
Committee.
Public Comments:
Commissioner Vincent reported, effective March 1, 2005, consumers can get a
free annual credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com or 877-322-8228. Sheriff Virg
Strickler report identity theft is on the increase and that public awareness needs to be
raised. Commissioner Vincent reported the City of Croswell is facing financial issues for
funding ambulance services.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER RUBY THAT WE GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING UNION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AT
11:07 A.M. Yeas: Merriman, Vincent, Ruby, Russell, Walters and Schramm. Nays:
None. Absent: Hunt. Motion carried.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALTERS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER RUSSELL THAT WE RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AT
11:35 A.M. Motion carried.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER RUSSELL AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER RUBY THAT WE ADJOURN AT 11:35 A.M. Motion carried.
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Norton Schramm, Chairperson
__________________________________
Linda I. Kozfkay, County Clerk
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