January 11, 2001 Board Meeting

DATE 01/11/2001 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING	The Clinton County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. with County Clerk, Diane Zuker presiding.
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL	Commissioner Scott Hummel gave the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was given to the flag. Roll was called and a quorum reported. Present were Larry Martin, Mary L. Rademacher, John W. Arehart, Russel Bauerle, Virginia Zeeb, Scott Hummel and Sara Clark Pierson.
COUNTY PERSONNEL	Ryan Wood, Jeanette Smith, Cathy Carroll and Debra Sutherland.
VISITORS	Hugh Leach
AGENDA	BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Bauerle moved, supported by Commissioner Rademacher to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS RESOLUTION 2001-1 TO ELECT THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM	The following communication was reviewed: Model Resolution - HB 5952 effective January 1, 2001 regarding the election of the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners Discussion. It was noted that this Bill provides that the Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners shall be elected for a 2-year term, unless a Resolution is passed by the Board that would over-ride the requirement. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Arehart moved, supported by Commissioner Zeeb to adopt a Resolution to over-ride the requirement of HB 5952 to continue to elect the Clinton County Board Chairperson to a one year term. Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION)
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON	Clerk Zuker opened the nominations for Chairperson. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Martin moved, supported by Commissioner Rademacher to nominate John Arehart. Clerk Zuker called for further nominations. None were offered. Commissioner Bauerle moved, supported by Commissioner Martin to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for the appointment of John Arehart as Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON	Clerk Zuker opened the nominations for Vice-Chairperson. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Martin moved, supported by Commissioner Rademacher to nominate Sara Clark Pierson. Clerk Zuker called for further nominations. None were offered. Commissioner Bauerle moved, supported by Commissioner Martin to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for the appointment of Sara Clark Pierson as Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
CHAIRPERSON ELECT ASSUMES CHAIR	Commissioner Arehart assumed the chair.
2001 MEETING SCHEDULE APPROVED	Commissioners reviewed the 2001 meeting schedule, which continues with the regular meeting day on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. with the exception of the Annual meeting on October 9^th at 7 p.m. and the regular meeting in December being on Friday, December 14^th. JANUARY 30 JULY 31 FEBRUARY 27 AUGUST 28 MARCH 27 SEPTEMBER 25 APRIL 24 OCTOBER 9 7:00 P.M. MAY 29 OCTOBER 30 JUNE 26 NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 14 (Friday) BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Zeeb moved, supported by Commissioner Hummel to adopt the 2001 meeting schedule as presented. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF 2001 BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE	An amended version of the By-Laws and Rules of Procedure was presented for the Board's review. The only amendment this year was to section 3.1 Appointments to Boards and Commissions. Discussion followed regarding section 1.5 Compensation of the Board, whether this section is in conflict with the State Laws. Commissioner Pierson will research this matter and present further information at the next Finance and Personnel Committee meeting. BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Pierson moved, supported by Commissioner Bauerle to adopt the 2001 By-Laws and Rules of Procedure as amended. Motion carried. (INSERT 2001 BY-LAW AND RULES OF PROCEDURE)

2001 BOARD COMMITTEES AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS	The 2001 Committee Chairpersons, Committee Assignments and other Boards and Agency Appointments were reviewed. Chairperson Arehart recommended the following Committee Chairpersons: Finance, Sara Clark Pierson Personnel, Larry Martin Building and Grounds, Virginia Zeeb Law and Courts, Scott Hummel Physical Resources, Russel Bauerle Human Services, Mary Rademacher BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Zeeb moved, supported by Commissioner Hummel to concur with the recommendation of Chairperson Arehart to appoint the above named Commissioners as Committee Chairpersons to the respective Committees and concur with the Committee Assignments and Appointments to other Boards/Agencies as noted. Discussion followed regarding the various committees that are paid Per Diem for service. Motion carried. (INSERT BOARD COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS)
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT	Administrator Ryan Wood gave the following report: Child Support Enforcement System update– Ingham County has agreed to make the conversion. There will be a significant impact on the Friend of the Court staffing, costs, etc. A meeting was held between Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties and the District Health Department. Another meeting will be held next week. Discussions are ongoing regarding the lack of master plan or partnership between three Counties. Also discussed was the Budget process. Met with the Director of Weyco regarding the Health Care Fund. Another meeting will be held in the next week or so. Weyco will be presenting some options to help contain the costs of Health Care Coverage in the County. Frank Milazi, Graduate of CMU will begin an intern position for Administration beginning next week and will be working approximately 20 hours per week. Accounting Software RFP has been made. Studies regarding the inefficiencies at Jail will begin soon along with Animal Shelter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS	Chairperson Arehart called for Public comments. There were no public comments.
COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS	Chairperson Arehart called for Commissioner’s comments. There were no Commissioner’s comments.
ADJOURNMENT	BOARD ACTION: With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Bauerle moved, supported by Commissioner Rademacher to adjourn. Motion carried. ____________________________ Diane Zuker, County Clerk NOTE: These minutes are subject to approval on January 30, 2001.