OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SAGINAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ****** JANUARY 2002 First Day of the January Session of the Board of Commissioners of Saginaw County, Michigan, Wednesday, January 2, 2002. The Board met pursuant to call of County Clerk Susan Kaltenbach at 5:00 p.m. Honorable County Clerk Susan Kaltenbach served as Acting Chair pending the election of a Temporary Chair. She announced that pursuant to Article I of the Board Rules, the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for their organizational meeting to elect the Chair and Vice Chair for the ensuing year. Deputy Clerk Kaye Volz Schultz took roll, quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Raymond F. Bartels, Thomas A. Basil, Robert D. Blaine, Jeanine A. Collison, Eddie F. Foxx, James M. Graham, Todd M. Hare, Kenneth B. Horn, Richard F. Mallette, Michael P. O'Hare, Carl E. Ruth, Connie D. Smith, Robert M. Woods, Jr., Patrick A. Wurtzel - 14 ABSENT: Robert L. Fish - 1 TOTAL: - 15 Commissioner Collison gave the invocation listed below. It was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Dear Father in Heaven, On this second day of the New Year 2002, let us give thanks for our bountiful blessings of life in the United States of America. Thank you God, for our leaders, local, state and national who have led us through the difficult challenges of September 11. Thank you for the inspiration of our heroic citizens, fire, police and our neighbor on the street. We thank you for this new day and this New Year, and for the infinite privilege to meet together renewing our dedication to the high principles of governing our county. Dear God, we ask your blessing and guidance in upholding and putting these high principles and goals into action for the coming year. Grant us guidance in selecting the leaders of the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners today that they and we may govern our county with wisdom, responsibility, courage, integrity, and dedication to bringing about positive changes and growth in our communities. Finally, dear Father, may Your gift of love enfold our leaders and all the peoples of the world so freedom from fear, and peace and tranquility may be established on our beautiful planet. God bless America and God bless Saginaw County. United we stand in Jesus name, Amen. Acting Chair Susan Kaltenbach presented the Call of Session. CLERK'S CALL OF SESSION December 18, 2001 TO: SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of January 2002 Organizational Board Session Honorable Commissioners: Pursuant to Article I of the 2001 Rules, the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for their organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers, Second Floor - Room 200, Saginaw County Governmental Center, Saginaw, Board of Commissioners January 2, 2002 Michigan. Respectfully submitted, Susan Kaltenbach, County Clerk By the Chair: That the Notice of Meeting from the County Clerk be received and filed, if there be no objections. The Chair hears none, it is so ordered. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIR, CHAIR & VICE CHAIR Acting Chair Susan Kaltenbach announced that nominations were now open for Temporary Chair. Commissioner Foxx placed in nomination the name of Robert M. Woods, Jr. The Acting Chair called for further nominations three consecutive times. By Commissioner Horn, supported by Commissioner Mallette: That nominations be closed, the rules temporarily suspended, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioner Woods as Temporary Chair. Carried. Commissioner Woods took the Chair. Temporary Chair Woods thanked the Board for their support and outlined procedures for selection of the Chair and Vice Chair. According to Section 3 of Public Acts of 1851, No. 156, as amended by Public Acts of 1973, No. 102, the first order of business is as follows: "The Board of Commissioners at their first meeting in each year, choose one of their number as chairperson and one of their number as vice-chairperson." And according to Saginaw County Local Act 653 of 1905 and the Rules of the Board, it is stated that "All officials, appointees, agents, and servants elected by the Board of "Supervisors" of Saginaw County shall be elected by viva voce vote of the members of said board." Temporary Chair Woods called on Stephen L. Borrello, County Counsel, to further clarify the election process. Counsel stated that there is nothing in State Law or Local Acts that precludes a commissioner not able to be present at the meeting from being nominated and voted into office, and that no formal acceptance is required. Temporary Chair Woods opened nominations for permanent Chair of the Board. Commissioner O'Hare placed in nomination the name of Robert L. Fish. The Chair called for further nominations three consecutive times. By Commissioner Graham, supported by Commissioner Basil: That nominations be closed, the rules temporarily suspended, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioner Fish as Chair of the Board for the ensuing year. Carried. Temporary Chair Woods opened nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Smith placed in nomination the name of Todd M. Hare. The Chair called for further nominations three consecutive times. By Commissioner Horn, supported by Commissioner Foxx: That nominations be closed, the rules temporarily suspended, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioner Hare as Vice-Chair of the Board for the ensuing year. Carried. Vice Chair Hare took the Chair. He thanked commissioners for their vote of support, and sent our prayers for Bob Fish to return soon. Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as proofread and corrected by the Clerk. 2002 RULES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2 Board of Commissioners January 2, 2002 Vice Chair Hare announced the current Rules of the Board of Commissioners, as amended with the 2002 meeting schedule, would be in effect pending review by the Special Committee on Rules. Commissioner Basil moved, supported by Commissioner Bartels to concur. Carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Hare announced the next meeting of the Board would be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. The Toast to the Chair hosted by the law firm of Jensen, Gilbert, Smith & Borrello, P.C., County Counsel, would be rescheduled. Vice Chair Hare called on Mrs. Robert Fish. On Bob's behalf she graciously thanked the Board for their support in re-electing Bob Fish as Chairman for the year 2002. She also thanked everyone for their prayers. She said, "Bob is struggling but he's going to make it.......leading the Board is his dream job." Commissioners applauded their unanimous support for Robert L. Fish. By Commissioner Basil: That the Board adjourn. Carried. Thereupon the Board adjourned at 5:12 p.m. ROBERT L. FISH, CHAIRMAN SUSAN KALTENBACH, CLERK 3 Board of Commissioners January 2, 2002 This page left page blank intentionally 4 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SAGINAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ****** JANUARY 2002 Second day of the January Session of the Board of Commissioners of Saginaw County, Michigan, Tuesday, January 8, 2002. The Board met pursuant to adjournment at 5:00 p.m. Honorable Todd M. Hare, Vice Chair in the Chair. Deputy Clerk Kaye Volz Schultz took roll, quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Raymond F. Bartels, Thomas A. Basil, Robert D. Blaine, Jeanine A. Collison, Eddie F. Foxx, James M. Graham, Todd M. Hare, Kenneth B. Horn, Richard F. Mallette, Michael P. O'Hare, Carl E. Ruth, Connie D. Smith, Patrick A. Wurtzel ABSENT: Robert L. Fish, Robert M. Woods, Jr. - 2 TOTAL: - 15 Commissioner Bartels opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Almighty God our Heavenly Father, send down upon those who hold office in this County, the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as proofread and corrected by the Clerk. The following resolution was included in the packet. It was previously presented to the family by Commissioner Foxx. LAUDATORY RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF REVEREND NICK HALL, JR. WHEREAS, This evening, December 28, 2001, we gather together in the Wolverine State Baptist Convention Center in memory Reverend Nick Hall, Jr. He touched the hearts of many people and will be sorely missed; and, WHEREAS, As a community leader, Reverend Hall was devoted to God, his Church, and family. He was a mentor and role model for the young and old alike and served in various capacities, including County Commissioner, to help make our community a better place in which to live; and, WHEREAS, Reverend Hall was a man to be admired, as he "practiced what he preached." The Psalmist wrote: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalms 116:15. May the passing of Reverend Hall remind us that this world is not our home, we are just passing through. In Reverend Hall's memory, let us strive to continue on the path he followed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners does hereby express our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Reverend Nick Hall, Jr. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the January 8, 2002 meeting as a permanent record for future generations. ON BEHALF OF THE SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Robert L. Fish, Chair By Commissioner Foxx: That the Resolution be adopted. Approved. Board of Commissioners January 8, 2002 CLERK'S CALL OF SESSION January 3, 2002 TO: SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of January 8 Board Session Honorable Commissioners: The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for their Second Day's Session on Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.