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TUSCOLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 - 08:00 A.M. 125 W. Lincoln Street Phone: 989·672-3700 Caro, Mf 48723 Fax: 989-672-4011 Electronic remote access will be implemented for this meeting, in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order under MeL 333-2253 Gathering Prohibition and Face Covering Order and Public Act No. 254 of 2020. To participate in the Electronic Meeting you can join by phone: (US) +1303-395-4295 PIN: 974885726# Join by Hangouts Meet: meet.goog/e.com/pff-yhax-qji 8:00 A.M. Call to Order - Chairperson Bardwell Prayer - Commissioner Young Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Vaughan Roll Call- Clerk Fetting Adoption of Agenda Action on Previous Meeting Minutes (See Correspondence #1 & 2) Brief Public Comment Period for Agenda Items Only Consent Agenda Resolution (See Correspondence #3) New Business Murphy Lake Level- Robert Mantey, Drain Commissioner (See Correspondence #4) EDC Updates - Stephen Erickson, Executive Director Old Business }> Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expiration - next Steps );> Medical Examiner MIFSM William R. Morrone, DO, MPH d/b/a Capitol Toxicology Board Agenda 01·28·2021

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  • TUSCOLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD MEETING AGENDA

    THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 - 08:00 A.M.

    125 W. Lincoln Street Phone: 989·672-3700 Caro, Mf 48723 Fax: 989-672-4011

    Electronic remote access will be implemented for this meeting, in accordance with the

    Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order under MeL 333-2253

    Gathering Prohibition and Face Covering Order and Public Act No. 254 of 2020.

    To participate in the Electronic Meeting you can join by phone:

    (US) +1303-395-4295 PIN: 974885726# Join by Hangouts Meet: meet.goog/e.com/pff-yhax-qji

    8:00 A.M. Call to Order - Chairperson Bardwell Prayer - Commissioner Young

    Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Vaughan

    Roll Call- Clerk Fetting

    Adoption of Agenda

    Action on Previous Meeting Minutes (See Correspondence #1 & 2) Brief Public Comment Period for Agenda Items Only Consent Agenda Resolution (See Correspondence #3)

    New Business

    ~ Murphy Lake Level- Robert Mantey, Drain Commissioner (See Correspondence #4)

    ~ EDC Updates - Stephen Erickson, Executive Director

    Old Business

    }> Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expiration - next Steps

    );> Medical Examiner • MIFSM • William R. Morrone, DO, MPH d/b/a Capitol Toxicology

    Board Agenda 01·28·2021

  • Correspondence/Resolutions

    COMMISSIONER LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORTS

    GRIMSHAW Behavioral Health Systems Board Recycling Advisory Local Units of Government Jail Planning Committee MI Renewable Energy Coalition (MREC)

    DuRUSSEL Board of Health Community Corrections Advisory Board Dept. of Human Services/Medical Care Facility liaison Genesee Shiawassee Thumb Works Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) MAC Judiciary Committee MEMS All Hazard Local Units of Government Activity Report

    BARDWELL Behavioral Health Systems Board Caro DDAITIFA Economic Development Corp/Brownfield Redevelopment MAC 7" District MAC Workers Camp Board TRIAD Local Units of Government Activity Report

    YOUNG Board of Public Works County Road Commission liaison Dispatch AuthOrity Board Genesee Shiawassee Thumb Works Great Start Collaborative Human Services Collaborative Council (HSCC) Jail Planning Committee MAC AgriculturallTourism Committee Region VI Economic Development Planning Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Senior Services Advisory Council Tuscola 2020

    Local Units of Government Activity Report

    Board Agenda 01-28-2021 2

  • VAUGHAN Board of Health County Planning Commission Economic Development Corp/Brownfield Redevelopment MAC Environmental Regulatory Mid-Michigan Mosquilo Control Advisory Committee NACO-Energy, Environment & Land Use Parks and Recreation Commission

    Tuscola County Fair Board Liaison

    Local Unils of Governmenl Activity Report

    Other Business as Necessary

    Extended Public Comment

    Adjournment

    Note: If you need accommodations to attend this meeting, please notify Ihe Tuscola County Conlroller/Adminislrator's Office (989-672-3700) two days in advance of Ihe meeting.

    Board Agenda 0 J -28-2021 3

  • CORRESPONDENCE

    1, January 14, 2021 Full Board Minutes - Statutory Finance Minutes

    2, January 25, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeling Minutes

    3, Consent Agenda Resolution

    4, Murphy Lake Level Control Structure -Information Meeting Notice

    5, Michigan House of Representatives Committee Assignments for Appropriations Committees

    6, Michigan Hause of Representatives Committee Assignments far Policy Committees

    7. Email from Concerned Citizen Regarding Vaccine Distribution

    I), Michigan,goY Coyid,19 VaCCine Dashboard

    9, Tuscola County Employee Covid-19 Claims Dashboard

    10.Tuscola Behaviaral Health Systems Board of Directors 2021 Board Meeting Schedule

    11.January 7, 2021 Tuscola County Road Commission Minutes

    12.Grand Traverse County Pandemic Resolulion 1/8·2021

    13. Kalkaska County Pandemic Resolution #2021-14

    14, Houghton County In Support of Local Business Resolution #21-01

    Board Agenda o1-28-202 1 4

  • (~

    Draff TUSCOLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    January 14, 2021 Minutes

    Meeting held via Google Meet Electronic remote access, in accordance with the

    Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order Under MCl 333.2253 -Galhering Prohibition and Mask Order and Public Act 254 of 2020.

    Commissioner Bardwell called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Tuscola , Michigan, held via Google Meet on the 141h day of January

    2021 , to order al 8:00 o'clock a.m. local time.

    Prayer - Commissioner Bardwell

    Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Young

    Roll Call - Clerk Jodi Fetting

    Commissioners Present Virtual : District 1 - Thomas Young - Col~mQia TownShip, uscola County, State of Michigan District 2 - Thomas Bardwell - Ellington Townshipo Tuscola County, State of Michigan . District 3 - Kim Vaughan - lake County..,s.late of Florida District 4 - Doug DuRussel - Tuscola TownShip, Tuscola County, State of Michigan District 5 - Daniel Grimshaw - Vassar TownShip, Tuscola County, State of Michigan

    Commissioner Absent - None

    Also Present Virtuat : Clerk Jodi Fetting, Clayette Zechmeister, Eean lee, Sandy Nielsen, Treasurer Ashley Bennett, Mark Haney, Debbie Babich, Lisa Ozbat, Tracy Violet, Scott Romain, Mary Drier, Dr. David Stockman, Steve Anderson, Heidi Chicilii , Robert Baxter, Debbie Mika, Register John Bishop, Matt Brown, Kim Brinkman, Diane Romain, Caryl larigmaid

    At 8:04 a.m., there were a total of 24 participants attending the meeting .

    Adoption of Agenda 2021 -M-008

    Motion by Young, seconded by Grimshaw to adopt the agenda as presented. Roll Cali Vote : Young - yes: Vaughan - yes; DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - yes; Bardwell - yes . Motion Carried.

  • 1/14/2021 BOC Minutes - Drafl 2

    Action on Previous Meeting Minutes 2021-M-009

    Motion by Young, seconded by Grimshaw to adopt the meeting minutes from the December 23, 2020 Regular Board and the January 4, 2021 Organizational meeting as presenled. Roll Call Vote: Vaughan - yes: DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - yes: Young - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried.

    Brief Public Comment Period for Agenda Items Only - None

    Consent Agenda Resolution 2021-M-010

    Motion by Young, seconded by Va ughan that the Consent Agen~a Minutes and Resolution from the January 11 , 2021 Committee a( he Whole Meeting be adopted. Roll Call Vote : DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - yes; Young - yes; Vaughan - yes; Bardwell - yes . Motion Carried .

    COMMITTEE OF THE WI'IGLE 1/1 1/21

    a

    Agenda Reference: A

    Entity Proposing:

    Description of Matter: Move t at effective Jan , 2021 t estandard county mileage rate be decrea"ed rom $0 . 57~Pf,lr mile to $0.56 per mile as established by the Internal Reven e Servi e.

    Agenda Reference:

    Entity Proposing: CO MITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/11 /2 1

    Description of Matter: Move to receive and place on file the 2019 Recycling Annual Report.

    Agenda Reference : C

    Entity Proposing: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1111121

    Description of Matter: Move that per the recommendation of the Animal Control Director that Anthony Trevino be hired La the new Animal Control Officer Position effective January 18, 2021 at the beginning step. Pending favorable background, physical and drug screen.

  • SOC Minutes· Draft 3 1/141202 1

    New Business (contmued below) -Resolution Honoring Diane Romain

    2021-M-011 Malian by Grimshaw, seconded by Vaughan Ihal Counly Resolulion 2021-01 honoring Diane Romain for over 20 years of dedicated public service in the Tuscola County Treasurer's Office be approved and placed on file . Roll Call Vole : Grimshaw - yes; Young - yes; Vaughan - yes ; DuRussel - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried.

    Old Busmess (confinued below) -Public Funds Banking Resolulion - Clerk Felling presented tre proposed resolution Ihal was discussed atlhe January 11 , 2021 Commit/ee of the Whole meeling.

    2021-M-012 Malian by Young, seconded by Vaughan thai Counly Resolution 2021-01 Public Funds Banking be approved and placed on file. Roll call Vote: Young - )'E!s; Vaughan - yes ; DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried .

    -MAC Leave Policy Queslions - Board discussed hoW ~o handle employees needing 10 quarantine due 10 CaVID exposure or positive COVID test results now thai the Cares Acl has expired . Maller discussed by the Board wilh queslions Ihat the Board discussed and would like further information on . Clayette Zechmeister noted the questions raised.

    2021-M-0 13 Malian by Grimshaw, seconded b DuRuss 110 presenl the queslions regarding the COVID-19 payouts for employees 10 the Gommittee'of the Whole under Personnel Comminee at the Jan~ary 25, 2021 meflting . Roll Call Vote: Vaughan - yes; DuRussel - yesi Grimshaw - yes; Yo rg - yes; Bardwell - yes . Motion Carried.

    -Tuscola County Resolution Declaring the Counly a Constitutional Second Amendmenl Sanctuary County - Gommissioners discussed the possibility of adopting the resolution.

    2021-M-014 Motion by Vaughan, seconqed by Grimshaw that County Resolution 2021-03 Declaring Tuscola County a Constitutional Second Amendment Sanctuary County be approved and placed on file. Roll Call Vote: DuRussel - yes : Grimshaw - yes; Young - yes; Vaughan - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried .

    -Legislative Update - Commissio ner Grimshaw and Commissioner OuRussel met with Representative Phil Green to talk about issues affecting Tuscola County. Commissioner Grimshaw provided a report in regards to continued funding of the State Government during the pandemic, proposed legislation that affects counties, Health Department fees and other matiers .

  • BOC Minutes - Draft 4 1/14/2021

    New Business (continued from above) ~ -Closed Session - 10:00 a.m.

    2021-M-015 Motion by Young, seconded by DuRussel that the Board meet in Closed Session under Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the contents of a written legal memorandum from its attorney. which is exempted from disclosure under Section 13(1 ) (g) of the Freedom of tnformation Act, with Clay Jol)nson. Eric Morris , Clayette Zechmeister, Jodi Fetting and Eean Lee to be allowed to attend. Roll Call Vote: Grimshaw - yes; Young - yes; Vaughan - y'es; BuRussel - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried at 10:00 a.m.

    Reconvened at 11 :32 a.m. Commissioners Present : Young, Bardwell, Vaughan, DuRussel , Grimsh w At 11:32 a.m .. there were a total of 24 participants attending the meeting.

    Old Business (continued from above) .Independent Provider Agreement to Provide Medical Examiner Services Commissioners ~ Commissioner Grimshaw feels it is time for a change, Commissioner DuRussel had no additional comments, Commissioner Vaughan and Young would like to gain input f~om Prosecutor Reene and Sheriff Skrent. Commissioner Bardwell stated t~al the Pros cutor aneffie Sheriff have been involved from the beginning. With . at bein9 sai , V ughan would not have concerns as long as they have been in olved.

    Dr. Stockman wants the tran ition to be smooth if the County decides to move away from Michigan I slitule of o/ensic Sci nce and Medicine (MIFSM) . Dr. Stockman has reached ou to the Genesee CountY. ~edical Examiner and that person would be interested in p esenti . 9 a proposal.!? . Stockman from M IFSM feels that Genesee County would be goo~ option.

    2021-M-016 Motion by Grimshaw, secoJlded by DuRussel to approve the proposed contract for medical examine~ services with Or. William Marrone, as presented and discussed during today's (Janyary 14, 2021) meeting . Also moved that the Board of Commissioners uthorize Chairman Bardwell to execute such agreement. Roll Call Vote : DuRussel yes; Grimshaw - yes; Young - yes ; Vaughan - yes; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried .

    Correspondence/Resolutions ~ -Letters received regarding the Sanctuary County Resolution.

    -Letters received regarding SCMCCI.

    -Letter from Robert McKay.

    -ViJiage of Millington matter was approved.

    -Wexford County Resolution in support of local business .

  • SOC Minutes - Draft 5 1/14/2021

    COMMISSIONER LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORTS

    VAUGHAN

    Board of Health

    County Planning Commission

    Economic Development Corp/Brownfield Redevelopment

    MAC EnVIronmental Regulatory

    Mid-Michigan Mosquito Control Advisory Committee

    NACO-Energy, EnVIronment & Land Use

    Parks and Recreation Commission

    Tuscola County Fair Board liaison

    Local Units of Governmenl Activily Report - Updale was proVided regarding Ihe land by the Cass River, per Steve Erickson Ihe State Land Bank is handling,

    GRIMSHAW

    Behavioral Health Syslems Board

    Recycling Advisory

    Jail Planning Committee MI Renewable Energy Coalition (MREC) - Clayette reported thai the meeling has been rescheduled 10 January 19th and will provide the information to Commissioner Grimshaw. Local Units of Government - Discussed recent rel:0rt issued by Dr, Fauci regarding when a peak for CaVID cas s will be experienced,

    DURUSSEL - No Report

    Board of He~lth

    Community Cbrrections Advisory Board

    Dept. of Human Services/Medical Care Facility Liaison

    Genesee Shiawassee Thumb Works

    Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

    MAC Judiciary Committee

    MEMS All Hazard

    Local Units of Government Activity Report

    BARDWELL

    Behavioral Health Systems Board - Meets next week,

    Caro DDAfTIFA - Working on hiring a Farmer's Market Manager.

    Economic Development Corp/Brownfield Redevelopment

    MAC 71n District

    MAC Workers Comp Board

    TRIAD

    Local Units of Government Activity Report

  • BOC Minutes - Draft 6 1/14/2021

    YOUNG

    Board of Public Works - Board Officers elected at last meeting.

    County Road Commission Liaison Dispatch Authority Board Genesee Shiawassee Thumb Works Great Start Collaborative

    Human Services Collaborative Council (HSCC)

    Jail Planning Committee

    MAC Agricultural/Tourism Committee

    Region VI Economic Development Planning

    Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative

    Senior Services Advisory Council

    Tuscola 2020 Local Units of Government AClivity Report

    Clerk Fett ing excused at 11 :59 a.m.

    Other Business as Necessary - Clayette asked 'the CO'l',liiissioners if they needed any meeting information for the local units of government. Th information can be found on the County web page under Information; Local Government.

    AI 12:04 p.m. , there were a total of 25 participants attending

    Extended Public Commenf ... - ~'" -Register John BishoB-s~o e in refeo;:'nee to the Sanctuary County Resolution and to the COVID leave POI; for coun, employees. -Eean Lee sRoRe in refe en"" to County, employees working remotely.

    -Sandy Nielsen spo e in reference to the Medical Examiner's contract.

    202 1-M-017 Motion by Young, seconded by Vaughan to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Grimshaw - yes ; Young - yes: Vaughan - yes; DuRussel - yes; Bardwell- yes. Moron Carried.

    Meeting adjourned a112:18 p.m.

    Jodi Fettin9 Caryl Langmaid Tuscol a County Clerk Tuscola County

    Chief Deputy Clerk

  • Tuscola County Board of Commissioners

    Statutory Finance Committee Minutes

    January 14, 2021

    ElectroniC remote access will be incorporated for this meeting, in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order Under MCl 333-2253

    Gathering Prohibition and Mask Order and Public Act No, 254 of 2020 ,

    Commissioner Bardwell called the Statutory Finance meeting of theSoard of Commissioners of the County of Tuscola , Michigan, held via G009(" Meet on the 14th day of January, 2021, to order at 12:19 o'clock p,m, local time.

    Roll Call - Clerk Jodi Fetting

    Commissioners Present Virtual : District 1 . Thomas Young - Columbia Township, Tuscola County, State of Miehigan District 2 . Thomas Bardwell - Ellington Township, Tuscola County, State of Michigan District 3 . Kim Vaughan - Fremont TownShip, Tuscol Coul)/y, State of Michigan District 4 - Douglas DuRussel- Tuscola TownShip, Tuscola' County, State of Michigan

    Commissioner Absent ~ District 5 . Daniel Grimshaw

    Also Present Virtual: Caryl langmaid, Clayette Zechmeister, Eean Lee(Mary ner, Mark Haney, Robert Baxter, Steve Anderson , Tracy Violet, AshleVBennett, Damian Wasik, Debbie Babich, Kim Brinkman

    At 12:22 p,m .. there were a total of 19 participants attending the electronic meeting.

    ·Adoptton of Previous Meeting Minutes 2021 -SF-M-001

    Motion by Vaughan, seconded by Young to adopt the meeting minutes from the

    Dece,mber 23, 2020 Statutory FinSnce. Roll Call Vote : Young - yes; Vaughan - yes;

    DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - absent; Bardwell - yes, Motion Carried,

    New Business: -Review and Adoption of Finance Report and Checks

    2021-SF-M-002 Motion by Young, seconded by Vaughan to approve the finance checks as submitted on the January 12, 2021 report. Roll Call Vote: Vaughan - yes; DuRussel . yes; Grimshaw· absent: Young· yes; Bardwell· yes. Motion Carried .

    ·Review and Adoption of Daily Report and Checks

  • Stat Fin Minutes - Draft 2 1/14/2021

    2021 -S F-M-003 Motion by Young, seconded by Vaughan to approve the daily checks as submitted on the January 12, 2021 report. Roll Call Vole: DuRussel- yes; Grimshaw - absent; Young - yes; Vaughan - yes; Bardwell- yes. Motion Carried.

    -Review and Adoption of Per Diems Report and Checks - None

    Old Business - None

    Public Comment - None

    202-SF-M-004 Motion by Young, seconded by Vaughan to adjourn the meeting at 1 ;29 p.m. Roll Call Vote ' Young - yes; Vaughan - yes; DuRussel - yes; Grimshaw - absent; Motion Carried .

    Meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.

    Jodi Fetting Tuscola County Clerk

  • Draft Tuscola County Board of Commissioners

    Committee of the Whole

    Monday. January 25. 2021 - 8:00 A,M,

    Electronic remote meeting will be implemented for this meeting.

    in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency

    Order Under MCl 333,2253 - Gathering Prohibition and Mask Order and, Public Act No, 254 of 2020,

    Roll Call - Clerk Jodi Fetting

    Commissioners Present Virtual : Distnct 1 - Thomas Young - Columbia Township, Tuscola County, State of Michigan District 2 - Thomas Bardwell - Ellington Township. Tuscola County. State of Michigan District 3 - Kim Vaughan - Lake County, State of Florida District 4 - Douglas ouRussel - Tuscola Township. Tuscola County. State of Michigan District 5 - Daniel Grimshaw - Vassar Township, Tu Cola County, Stale of Michigan,

    after 12:00 p.m. Saginaw Township, Saginaw County, State of Michigan

    Commissioner Absent - None

    Also Present Virtual: Clerk Jodi Fetting , Clayette Zechmeister, Eean Lee, Ann Repfer, Debbie Babich , Sheriff Glen Skrent, Wayne Koper., Sandy Nielsen Jodi Essenmacher, Lisa Ozbat, Mary Drier, Tracy Violet, Treasurer Ashley Bennett, Ma l1aney, Jana Brown, Mike Miller, Laura Tyll. Gene Pierce, Bob Baxter, Mark Ransfor~ . Missie Jaster, Steve Anderson , Cindy McKinney-Volz, Bri n Harris. Jessica VanHo."",. Rick Sundquist, Matt Brown, Mike Yates, Shelly Lutz /

    At 8:20 a.m" there were a total of 47 participants attending the meeting.

    County Updates -Ann Hepfer, Health Officer provided an update regarding COVID-19. The Health Department is overwhelmed with phone calls but are returning them as qui'i':kly as possible, Health Officer Hepfer is asking for the public's patience after they have [eft a message. There will be a link released this week to register for upcoming vaccination clinics. If a person has already been placed on the waiting list, they do not need to re-register using the link, Unfortunately, Tuscola County is not getting enough doses of vaccine to keep up with the demand. There are two new brands of vaccine waiting on FDA approval.

    1/25/2021COW Minutes 1

  • New Business 1. Michigan Renewable Energy Collaboralive (MREC) Update/Discussion from the

    January 19, 2021 Meeting

    -Richard Sundquist, Clark Hill - Mr. Sundquist provided an update regarding the meeting that was held on January 19, 2021 and the pending litigation. The Judge's opinion has still not been issued although Mr. Sundquist is hopeful it will be issued soon. Mr. Sundquist referenced legislation that was 'ntroduced during the last state legislative session which failed to be adopted . &1'5 hopeful new legislation will be introduced but he is expecting it to be t].e- arred to a bill related 10 solar energy. There is a 2,000 acre solar farm being p~ nn to be built in

    Pierce expressed his concern with going down the path of solar energyoefore the issue of wind energy has been resolved. Since 0)2, TISD has been a financial contributor to the MREC cause. He expressed how much of an impact

    2. County Wind Reserves and Legal eos - Reference was included in the agenda packet.

    3. New Jail Planning - Jail Com ittee Function, Roles, and Responsibilities Sheriff Glen Skrent presented. in regards to the proposed layout of the new jail. He discussed the steps that were taken to make sure the layout was the most beneficial to include al necessary components of a new jail. Sheriff Skrent recommends keepiAg he new jail in the current location .

    Tuscola County. Carl Osentoski is planning to set u eekly eetings in order to stay on top of the mailer.

    -Gene Pierce, Tuscola Intermediate School Qistrrct (TISD) Superinten

    this would have for those that are contributing and even to those who are not contribu ting. \

    -Commissioner Young will be the Board liaison to attend the weekly MREC meetings.

    The Boar~ discussed eslimated ~sts of building a new jail, the potential of creating a video to be used to educate the public. the reasons behind the need for a new jail and steps t af'are needed to love forward with the project.

    Old Business 1. Board LJP.dateiStatus on the Resolution Declaring Tuscola County a

    Constitutional Second Amendment County - Board discussed adding signature lines for Elected Officials that may want to sign the resolution . Board did not authorize additional signature lines at this time.

    COW Minutes 2 112512021

  • FinancelTechnology

    Committee Leader Commissioner Young

    Commissioner OuRussel

    Primary FinancelTechnology 1. Amendment to Communication Site Lease Agreement with Thumb Cellular

    Eean Lee, Chief Information Officer explained the request to amend the lease agreement in order to add security cameras to the tower to coy er the parking lot area next to the Sheriff's Department. Malter 10 be added to the Consent Agenda.

    2. Michigan Instilute of Forensic Science and Medicine (MIFSM) - No update at this time, matter will be brought forward in the future .

    3. Capital Toxicology - Maller not discussed.

    On-Going and Other Finance and Technology Finance

    1. RFP Building Codes - Clayetle Zechmeister is trying to gather information to put an RFP logether but is slarting from scratch.

    2. Fund Balance History Reports 3. Preparation of Multi-Year FinancialPlanning

    Technology 1. GIS Update 2. Increasing On-Line ServiceslUpilating Web Page

    -Eean Lee has bee~ Working with Leigh Nacy,. Animal Control Director 10 establish an online option to make a donation to the Animal Shelter.

    Building and Grounds Committee Leader Commissioner DuRussel

    Commissioner Grimshaw

    Primary Building and Grounds 1. Vanderbill Park Road - Mike Yates purchased Ken Dunton's records and has

    been going through Ihose to put the history puzzle together. Mike Yates is looking for direction from the Board as to exacUy what they are looking for from him. Co issioner Vaughan stated the Board needs to know where the property lines are exacUy for Vanderbilt Park, then the Board can look at where the road lies in relation to the property lines. Mike will work to prepare an estimate to present to the Board.

    2, County Physical and Electronic Record Storage Needs - Board discussed the need for storage for Ihe counly. There has been a plan proposed by RansfordWasik as a solution for the storage need. Board discussed and decided an RFP needed to be developed and placed on Ihe websile. The Board would like to

    112512021 COW Minutes 3

  • Committee Leader Commissioner Grimsh

    1. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FF.CRA) expiration - next Steps:

    have the RFPs back by the March 8, 202 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting with the matter to be placed on the March 11, 2021 Board meeting for decision.

    On-Going and Other Building and Grounds 1. State Police Building-Water and Annexation

    Commissioner Grimshaw excused at 11 :58 a.m.

    Personnel

    Commissioner Vaughan

    Commissioner Grimshaw re-joined at 12:03 p.m.

    Primary Personnel

    a. Are Templates Available? Clayelte ZechmeiSte reported Ihat there are not any templates to follow available.

    b. Department Head/Elected Officials Inpu , CI

  • On-Going and Other Personnel 1. MAC 71h Meeting Updates - Commissioner Bardwell is currently working on

    and wi ll keep the Board updated when more information is received. 2. Work Comp Updates - Shelly Lutz provided an update from conversations

    that she has had with AJ and Mark. An option of applying for a grant is being researched to obtain additional safety eqUipment. Commissioner Grimshaw asked if the projected costs for Workman's Camp have been rece ived and distributed yet.

    3. Salety Committee's - Shelly Lutz provided an update.

    Primary Other Business as Necessary .Formation of Legislative Committee with Commissioners and Possibly Huron County - Commissioner Bardwell is working on the project. He is expecting to have this as a topic discussion for the MAC. -Virtual Meetings - The Board discussed that virtual meetings will continue through March 2021 .

    On ·Going Other Business as Necessary 1. Animal Control Ordinance

    At 12:45 p.m., there were a total of 28 participants attending the meeting.

    Public Comment Period· -Wayne Koper spOke In reference to COVID and employee union con tracts.

    Motion by Young, seconded by Vau\Jhan to adjourn the meeting at 12:48 p.m. Roll Call Vole : Young - yes ; Vaughan - yes; DuRusset - yes; Grimshaw - yes ; Bardwell - yes. Motion Carried .

    Meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

    Jodi Fetting Tuscola County Clerk

    1/25/2021COW Minutes 5

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    'DRAFT'

    COUNTY OF TUSCOLA

    STATE OF MICHIGAN

    RESOLUTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

    At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Tuscola, Michigan. by Electronic Remote Access, In accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order Under MCl 333-2253 - Gathering Prohibition and Mask Order. Public Act 254 of 2020 on January 28.2021 at 8:00 a.m. local time.

    COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ______ _ ____ _________

    COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: ____________________

    It was moved by Commissioner and supported by Commissioner _ _____that the following Consent Agenda Resolution be adopted:

    CONSENT AGENDA

    Agenda Reference: A

    Entity Proposing : COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE 1/25/21

    Description of Matter: Move to approve the Amendment 10 the 2012 Communication Site lease Agreement with Thumb Cellular, llC at 420 Court Street . This will add section 25 to install a camera on the tower for a security feed to cover Sheriffs parking lot. Other terms and conditions on the agreement will remain in force and effect. Also, all appropriate signatures are authorized .

    Agenda Reference : B

    Entity Proposing: COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE 1/25/21

    Description of Matter: Move that per the recommendation of the Building and Grounds Director that Shawn Cameron be hired to fill the vacant part time maintenance position. Effective hire date of February 8, 2021 at the beginning step. Also, pending favorable background, physical and drug screen.

  • IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that any motion. resolution, or other act of Tuscola County inconsistent with trlis ResohJiion is hereby rescinded, modified, replaced or superseded by this Resolution,

    YEAS:

    NAYS:

    ABSTENTIONS

    RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

    Thomas BardwelL Chairperson Jodi Felting Tuscola County Board of Commissioners Tuscola County Clerk

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  • Michigan House of Representatives 101s1 l egislature · Committee Ass ignments

    App(opriations Commi t tees

    Agriculture & Rural

    Development/Natural Resources

    Allor Ic) Hood IMVC)

    Beson (VC) C. A. Johnson Yaroch

    Maddock

    Borton

    Health & Human Services

    Whiteford Ic) Hammoud IMVC)

    Green IVc) Hood Allor Tate Bollin Brabec

    Glenn Thanedar

    Huizenga

    VanWoerkom

    Beson

    Licensing & Regulatory

    Affairs/Insurance & Financial

    Services

    Yaroch Ie) Peterson IMVC)

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    TUSCOLA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    2021 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

    Regular monlhly Board Meetings of the Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems Board of Directors are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. , with the exception of November and December. When able, in-person meetings will be held at the TBHS Personal Independence Center, 1332 Prospect Avenue, Caro, MI 48723 989 .673.6191 or 1.800.462.6814. Durin9 the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular meetings will be held via the Zoom AudioNideo Communications platform as allowed.

    January 28, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    February 25, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    March 25, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    April 22 , 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    May 27, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    June 24, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    July 22, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    August 26 , 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    September 23, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    October 28, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

    November 22,2021 - 7:00 p,m,

    December 16, 2021 -7:00 p,m.

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    January 7, 2021

    A regular meeting of the Board was held via Electronic Remote Access through Google Meet on Thursday,

    January 7, 2021 at 8:00 AM.; all in accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

    Emergency Order under MCL 333-2253 and Public Act 254 of 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

    Present for the Electron.ic Meeting: Road Commissioners John Laurie (lndianiieids Township), Gary Parsell (Indianfields Township) , Julie Matuszak (Ellington Township), David Kennard (Vassar Township), and Duane Weber (Arbela Township); Acting County Highway Engineer Brent Dankert, Operations Engineer Technician Will Green, SuperintendentIManager Jay Tuckey, and Director of FinancelSecretary-Clerk Michael Tuckey.

    At 8:05 A.M., there were a total ofSixleen (16) participants anending the Electronic Meeting.

    Secretary-Clerk Michael Tuckey called the meeting to order.

    Roll Cal! of the Board was conducted.

    Nominations were opened for Chairman of the Board.

    John Laurie was nominated by Duane Weber and seconded by Julie Matuszak.

    John Laurie was unanimously elected.

    Secretary-Clerk Michael Tuckey turned the meeting over to Chairman Laurie.

    Nominations were opened for Vice-Chairman of the Board.

    Gary Parsell was nominated by Julie Matuszak and seconded by Duane Weber.

    Gary Parsell was Wlanimously elected.

    Motion by Parsell seconded by Matuszak that the minutes of the December 23, 2020 regular meeting of the Board be approved. Roll Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak - Yes, Parsell- Yes, Laurie - Yes --Motion Carried.

    Payroll in the arnount of $ 132,559.26 and bills in the amount of $403,469.63 covered by vouchers #2020-64, #2021-01, and #2021-02 were presented and audited.

    Motion by Matuszak seconded by Weber that the payroll and bills be approved. RoB Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak - Yes, Parsell - Yes, Laurie - Yes --- Motion Carried.

    Brief Public Comment Segment:

    None.

    At 8: 15 A.M. the following bids were opened for 2021 Cold Patch:

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    Motion by Parsell seconded by Matuszak that the bids for 2021 Cold Patch be accepted and awarded to Unique Paving Materials fOT the UPM specified material. Roll Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak Yes, Parsell - Yes, Laurie - Yes --- Motion Carried.

    Management and the Board further discussed the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the current Road Commission

    operating procedures.

    Acting County Highway Engineer Dankert provided to the Board an update regarding lhe Township's plans for 2021 local road work.

    At 8:30 A.M. the following bids were opened for 202 ) Portland Cement Concrete:

    Bidder Concrete-3500 Concrete-4500 Cement

    Rock Products Company $116.23 I cyd $120.75 I cyd $14.00 per 941bs. R & R Ready Mix, Inc , $120,00 I cyd $124,00/cyd $13.03 per94lbs.

    Motion by Weber seconded by Parsell that the bids for 2021 Portland Cement Concrete be accepted and awarded to Rock Products Company. Roll Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak - Yes, Parsell- Yes , Laurie - Yes --- Motion Carried.

    Management and the Board discussed the upcoming Blue Water Highway Council Meeting, which Gary Parsell will serve as Chairman for the year 2021.

    At 8:45 A.M. the following bids were opened for 2021 Liquid Calcium Chloride:

    Bidder Continuous Intermittent TCRC Pick Up

    Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales $ .539 p/gal $ .549 p/gal $ .46 plgal

    Wilkinson Solutions. LLC alternate bid alternate bid alternate bid

    Michigan Chloride Sales nO bid no bid no bid

    Motion by Parsell seconded by Matuszak that the bids for 202 1 Liquid Calcium Chloride be accepted and awarded to Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales. Roll CaJ! Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak - Yes, Parsell Yes, Laurie - Yes --- Motion Carried.

    PUBLIC HEAJUNG

    At 9:00 A.M. a public hearing was held for the proposed improvements to Dutcher Road from Ringle Road to M-24 in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Fairgrove Township. Acting County Highway Engineer Dankert presented the plans for the project. Fairgrove Township Supervisor Keith Aeder was a1so in attendance at the meeting. Members oflhe public \\-'ere given the opportunity to speak at the hearing. of which a complete transcript of the hearing is avai lable a1 the Road Corrunission Office. After hearing corrunents from the public, the following motion was introduced:

    Motion by Parsell seconded by Matuszak to close the public hearing and forward the transcript of the hearing to the Fairgrove Township Board for their further review regarding the proposed improvements to Dutcher Road from Ringle Road to M-24 in Sections 1,2, and 3 of Fairgrove Township. Roll Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes , Matuszak. - Yes, Parsell- Yes, Laurie - Yes --. Motion Carried.

    Motion by Parsell seconded by Matuszak that the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 A.M. Roll Call Vote: Weber - Yes, Kennard - Yes, Matuszak - Yes, Parsell- Yes, Laurie - Yes --- Motion Carried.

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    Secretary-Clerk of the Board

  • Resolution 8-2021 Date: January 20, 2021

    Pandemic Resolution

    WHEREAS, The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on

    January 20, 2021 and reviewed request 10 approve and distribute as specified this Pandemic Reso lution.

    WHEREAS, we live in a time of pandemic;

    WHEREAS, we are now entering into the second year of the global pandemic which has impacted every Grand Traverse County citi2en in a myriad of ways;

    WHEREAS, the threat from the virus, though serious, has resulted in a thwarting of personal

    freedom s without sufficient regard for ongoing and potentially irreparable economic, emotional , educational and other societal impacts;

    WHEREAS, the orders by the MDHHS lack legislative support of the democratically elected

    representat ives, having been initiated unilaterally and unconstitutionally by the Governor of Michigan,

    WHEREAS, the orders by the MOHHS have disallowed any degree of personal accountabi lity, eroded constitutional rights o f citizens and have placed undue burden and restrictions on local

    businesses and loca l employees;

    WHEREAS, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued orders

    without providing fund ing or sufficient guidance for the enforcement of such orders;

    WHEREAS, the right and respons ibility of indiv iduals to se lf-determine w hat is best for their own health, liberty and pursuit of happiness is necessary and ensured by our Constitution, which we have taken an oath to defend and uphold;

    THEREFORE, The Grand Traverse County Commission does no t support the expenditure of any

    count y fund s for the purpose of arrest and prosecution o f any person accused of v iolating

    MDHHS emergency orders regarding CO VIO-19, and encourages the Grand Traverse County

    Resolutions .

  • Sheriffs Department and The Grand Traverse County Prosecutors Office to make thIs the lowest priority;

    fURTHER, we call UPOIi 1he citizens of Grand Traverse County to act responsibly with regards to others while deterrr:ining for thems~lves what js b~st for themselves, for their cwn fammes and loved ones and how to conte'ld with the ongoing risks associated \vith the COVID-19 virus;

    FURTHER, we cal; upon local businesses to use their own good judgement to operate in a manner which mimmlzE's risk to patrons while protecting the health and welfare of their business, care for their employees, and tht? communit}';

    FURTHER, The Grand Traverse County Commission directs this resolution to be sent to all 83 Michigan cQunties, the State of Michigan House, The State of Michigan Senate, and the OUice of Governor Gretchen Whitmer,

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    Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners

    Resolution 2021-14

    Pandemic Resolution

    The Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners, at a Reconvene of a Regular Meeting, January 22, 2021, reviewed and approved the following:

    WHEREAS, we live in a time of pandemic; and

    WHEREAS, we are now entering into the second year of the global pandemic which has impacted every Kalkaska County citizen in a myriad ways; and

    WHEREAS, the threat from the virus, though serious, has resulted in a thwarting of constitutional liberties and personal freedoms without sufficient regard for ongoing and

    potentially irreparable economic, emotional, educational and other societal abuses; and

    WHEREAS, Governor Whitmer working with the Attorney General, Secretary of State, the Directors of the Michigan Health Department and the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, did engage in fining, penalizing, and revoking the licenses of businesses for failure to

    obey and enforce the unconstitutional Executive Orders; and

    WHEREAS, the orders by the MDHHS lack legislative support of the democratically elected representatives, having been initiated unilaterally and unconstitutionally by the Governor of Michigan; and

    WHEREAS, the orders by the MDHHS have disallowed any degree of personal accountability, eroded constitutional rights of citizens and have placed undue burden and restrictions on local businesses, local employees and the citizens of Kalkaska County; and

    WHEREAS, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued orders without providing funding or sufficient guidance for the enforcement of such orders; and

    WHEREAS, the 1st Amendment to the constitution states: "Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."; and

    WHEREAS, title 1S, u.s.c. section 241 says "if two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same..."

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  • Title 18, u.s.c 242 says "Whoever, under color of any Jaw, statute, ordinonce, regulation, or custom, will/ully subjects any person in ony Stote, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or to different punishments, pains, or penalties, on account ofsuch person being an alien, or by reason ofhis c%rJ or race, than ore prescribed for the punishment of citizens, shall be fined under this tftle or imprisoned not more than one year, or both"; and

    WHEREAS, the right and responsiblhty of individuals to seJf~determine what is best for their own health, liberty and pursuit of happiness is necessary and ensured by our Constitution, which we have taken an oath to defend and uphold;

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Kalkaska County Commission calls upon the Michigan legislature to exercise their co-equal authority by adopting constitutionally sound measures which limit the unchecked exercise and abuse of executive power, which restore individual responsibility and accountability, and which return MIchigan to the ranks of freedom-loving governments everywhere.

    FURTHER, The Kalkaska County Commission does Tlotsupport the expenditure of any county funds for the purpose of arrest and prosecution of any perSon accused of violating MDHHS emergency·orders regarding COVID-19, and encourages the Kalkaska County Sheriff's Department and The Kalkaska County Prosecutors Office to uphold their oaths of office to support the Constitution, which is the Supreme Law of the land, and make this the lowest priority;

    FURTHER, we carl upon the citizens of Kalkaska County to act responsibly with regards to

    others while determining for themselves what is best fur themselves, for their own families and

    loved ones and how to contend with the ongoing risks associated with the COVJD-19 virus;

    FURTHER, we call upon local businesses to use thetr own good judgement to operate in a

    manner which minimizes risk to patrons while protecting the health and welfare of their

    businesses, care for their employees, and the community;

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to Governor Whitmer,

    both United States Senators, aU Michigan Members of Congress, both Speakers of the House of

    Representative and the Senate, along with the Michigan Assotiation of Counties and all

    Counties within Michigan, afong with the Michigan Township Association and all Townships,

    Cities and ViHages within Michigan.

    Commissioners present; Baldwin, Banko, B!cum, Comal, Crambell, Fisher and Sweet. Commissioners absent: None

    Motion,by Commissioner 8icum. Supported by Commissioner Sweet.

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  • Roll call vote:

    Yeas: Bicum, Sweet, Baldwin, Banko, Comai, Crambell, Fisher.

    Nays: None

    Absent: None

    RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTEDD () - ;-;;

    ~+-~ Kohn Fisher, Chairman 1-22-2021

    Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners

    STATE OF MICHIGAN

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    COUNTY OF KALKASKA

    I, the undersigned, Clerk of Kalkaska County, do hereby cenify that the foregoing is a true and

    complete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Kalkaska County Board of CommiSSioners at its

    Reconvene of a Regular Meeting held 1-22-0221.

    Deborah Hill, County Clerk 1-22-2021 Clerk of the Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners

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  • Gretchen Janssen, District 4 Commissioner C;.L ~---Roy Britz, District 5 Commissioner ----~---'~:!:~-.BJ;~===~--------Motion Moved by:

    Motion Supported by:

    Roll Call Vote: Yes:

    No: None.

    Motion carried.

    RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

    STATE OF MICHIGAN

    Iss.

    COUN1Y OF HOUGHTON I

    I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Houghton, State of Michigan do hereby

    certify that the foregoing is a true and complete,c9PY of a Resolution adopted by the County Board of the County of Houghton at a regular meeting held on the otcl~ Day of January, 2021. the original of which Resolution Is on file In my office.

    IN WITNESS WHWP.f, I have reunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Houghton, Houghton, Michigan, this~ Day of HAlW:W+- 2021.

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