Administration and County Services Committee
	Jerroll Drenth		Michael Crawford, Chairman	Laura Stanek
	May 1, 2008
	Minutes
	Members Present:	Mike Crawford, Laura Stanek and Jerroll Drenth
	Members Absent:	None
	Others Present:	Jack White and Pete Garwood
	1. Meeting called to order at 12:30 p.m.
	2. Public Comment
	None
	3. Reclassification Requests
	The Committee discussed the reclassification requests of the Treasurer’s Department (Wendy Aldrich, Chief Deputy; Ruth Lowe, Deputy II; and Sharon Schultz, Deputy II), Building Department (Ron Wood, Plan Reviewer) and the Register of Deeds (Bonnie Homan, Chief Deputy; Connie Wing, Clerk II; and Donna Holt, Deputy II).
	The Committee members each expressed great satisfaction with the quality of work and abilities of each of those who were seeking reclassification. However, they did not feel reclassification was warranted.
	Motion by Laurie Stanek, Support by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners deny all the reclassification requests made in the year 2008. Motion Carried – Unanimous.
	4. Commission on Aging (COA)
	Carol Mitchell, COA Director joined the meeting. Ms. Mitchell requested a $3.00 per visit increase for the contract nurse at the COA. There has not been an increase in the per visit amount since the nurse started. She averages approximately 25 visits per month.
	Motion by Laura Stanek, Supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners increase the per visit rate for the COA contract nurse one dollar for each of the three years, beginning with the next full pay period (2008 -$38 per visit, 2009 - $39 per visit and 2010 -$40 per visit). Motion Carried – Unanimous.
	5. MERS Premier Health Insurance Presentation
	Tom Jordan, Benefit Plan Advisor from MERS joined the meeting and gave the Committee a presentation on the Premier Health Insurance program offered by MERS. He also presented illustrative rates for Premier Health premiums.
	6. 4H Mentor Presentation
	The Committee considered the request from Dee Miller, 4-H director and decided the following: If there is an urgency the MSU Extension office can hire Mr. Miller as an interim Mentor, but must go through the competitive hiring process. Additionally, because the position is a County position MSU Extension must go through the Coordinator/Planner office for the hiring process.
7. Bellaire Computer Center (BCC)
Jane Redfern and Steve Groll from BCC joined the meeting and presented a quarterly report as well as a verbal update.
8. Network Update
Valerie Craft, Network Engineer and Fred Trimble, Consultant joined the meeting.
Ms. Craft distributed quotations for installing new conduit under the sidewalk in front of the County Building. The new conduit would house the new fiber that will connect the Senior Center, Antrim County Transportation and the Animal Shelter to the main campus (the old conduit was found to be unusable). In addition to the quotations for the conduit, the Committee reviewed two quotes from Bert's Excavating. One for the removal and replacement of the concrete over the conduit area and the other quote to replace concrete at an adjacent area where the sidewalk has heaved and is a possible trip hazard.
Motion by Jerroll Drenth, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the quote from Thomas Communications Services, Inc. for up to $1,200 to install conduit for the new fiber project and change the demark (the route it goes once it enters the building), as well as the two quotes from Bert's Excavating for $1,950 and $1,280 for concrete removal and replacement. Motion Carried - Unanimous
Mr. Trimble updated the Committee on the problems with making the 911/Sheriff Department phone system work with the new phone system. He indicated they continue to work on a solution to the problems.
Ms. Craft updated the Committee on the air conditioner that has been bid out for the Main Distribution Frame (MDF).
9. Resolutions
Crawford County Resolution: Regarding Large Water Withdrawals:
Crawford County was encouraging other counties to approve a resolution to show support for House Bill 5068 which would put additional requirements on those who propose large water withdrawals from Michigan aquifers.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution similar to the resolution received from Crawford County supporting House Bill 5068, which would put additional requirements on those who propose large water withdrawals from Michigan aquifers. Motion Carried - Unanimous
Kalkaska County Resolution:
Kalkaska County sent a resolution encouraging other Counties to approve a resolution that would amend their master plan to prohibit any water withdrawals from within their borders that did not benefit the county residents. No action was taken.
Livingston County – 911 Funding:
The resolution encourages the approval of House Bill 5892 which would change the 911 funding. The Committee tabled it until we can hear from the Sheriff and Dispatch Sergeant.
10. Coordinator/Planner Personnel
Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that at the end of June the part-time temporary position authorization will end in the Coordinator/Planner office. Mr. Garwood requested an extension of the position to December 31, 2008. Mr. Garwood also requested additional hours for the position (from 24 to 29 hours) beginning May 12. Mr. Garwood also requested the wage be increased.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend the Board of Commissioners increase the hours of the part-time temporary position in the Coordinator/Planner office to 29 hours a week starting May 12, and extend the position to December 31, 2008. Motion Carried – Unanimous.
Mr. Garwood distributed a copy of the previous action taken by the Committee (in December, 2007) that indicated they would review the Network Engineer position in six (6) months.
11. Sheriff Department Grievance Hearing
The Committee temporarily moved to Room 203 B at 3:45 p.m., in order to listen to the Union’s explanation regarding the Thomas grievance, number 08-146. The Committee moved back to the Coordinator/Planner conference room at 4:05 p.m. and came to an agreement with the Union regarding the grievance.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.