OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE Board of Commissioners OF SAGINAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN JANUARY SESSION 2018 irst Day of the January Session of the Board of Commissioners of Saginaw County, Michigan, F Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The Board met pursuant to call of County Clerk Michael J. Hanley at 5:00 p.m. County Clerk Michael J. Hanley served as Acting Chair pending the election of a Temporary Chair. He announced that pursuant to Article I of the Rules of the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners, on the first business day in January each year the election of permanent Chair and Vice-Chair shall be the first order of business. Deputy Clerk Suzy Koepplinger took roll and a quorum was present as follows: PRESENT: Kathleen K. Dwan, Cheryl M. Hadsall, Kyle R. Harris, Kirk W. Kilpatrick, Dennis H. Krafft, Susan A. McInerney, Amos O’Neal, Carl E. Ruth, Charles M. Stack, James G. Theisen, Michael A. Webster - 11 ABSENT: None - 0 TOTAL: - 11 Commissioner Ruth opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLERK'S CALL OF SESSION December 20, 2017 TO: SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of January 2, 2018 Board Session Honorable Commissioners: Pursuant to Article I of the 2018 Rules, the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for their organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers, Second Floor - Room 200, Saginaw County Governmental Center, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan. The Board will elect the Chair and Vice-Chair for the ensuing year. Respectfully submitted, Michael J. Hanley, County Clerk By the Chair: That the Notice of Meeting from the County Clerk be received and filed, if there are no objections. The Chair hears none; it is so ordered. Board of Commissioners – January 2, 2018 ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIR Acting Chair Michael J. Hanley announced that nominations were now open for Temporary Chair. Commissioner Ruth placed in nomination the name of Commissioner Susan A. McInerney. The Acting Chair called for further nominations; there were none. Commissioner Ruth moved, seconded by Commissioner Theisen, to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner McInerney as Temporary Chair and the motion carried. The Acting Chair announced that Commissioner McInerney was elected Temporary Chair. Commissioner McInerney took her seat at the table. ELECTION OF CHAIR Temporary Chair McInerney thanked the Board for their support and outlined the 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 Chair and one of their number as Vice-Chair." 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 voice vote of the members of said board." Temporary Chair McInerney opened nominations for permanent Chair of the Board. Commissioner Webster placed in nomination the name of Commissioner Carl E. Ruth; Temporary Chair McInerney called for further nominations; there were none. By Commissioner Hadsall, seconded by Commissioner Krafft: That nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioner Carl E. Ruth as Chair of the Board for the ensuing year. Motion carried. Chairman Ruth took his designated seat. CHAIRMAN CARL E. RUTH Chairman Ruth thanked his fellow commissioners for their support and confidence in him. He then announced the next order of business is to elect a Vice-Chair. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR Chairman Ruth opened nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Hadsall placed in nomination the name of Commissioner Charles M. Stack. The Chair called for further nominations; there were none. By Commissioner Hadsall, seconded by Commissioner Krafft: That nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioner Charles M. Stack as Vice-Chair of the Board for the ensuing year. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF 2018 BOARD RULES Chairman Ruth asked for a motion to adopt the current 2018 Rules of the Board of Commissioners, with the meeting schedule for 2018, pending review by the Special Rules Committee to meet as needed. Harris moved, seconded by Kilpatrick, to approve. Motion carried. 2 Board of Commissioners – January 2, 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR Chairman Ruth stated he appreciates the support of the Board of Commissioners and announced the Second Day's Session would be held Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. and committee assignments would be made at that time Commissioner Theisen stated he could not attend the “Toast to the Chair” given by Gilbert & Smith, P.C. after this session and he read a poem in honor of Mr. Ruth as Chair of the Board as follows: Since Carl became Chair He’s lost all his hair Because he listens to us When we complain and some cuss But he’s a patient man Right down to the ground He navigates well, on this merry-go-round He’s balanced and calm He’s grounded and cool But I wonder why he continues He doesn’t seem like a fool No, I know why Carl continues To guide this loose clan Because he loves his County He’s that kind of Man So as we raise up our glasses With a cup of good cheer Let’s toast to our Chair Carl And a Happy New Year By Commissioner Theisen, seconded by Commissioner Harris: That the Board adjourn. Motion carried. Thereupon the Board adjourned at 5:09 p.m. CARL E. RUTH, CHAIRMAN MICHAEL J. HANLEY, CLERK 3 Board of Commissioners – January 4, 2018 econd day of the January Session of the Board of Commissioners of Saginaw County, Michigan, S Thursday, January 4, 2018. The Board met pursuant to adjournment at 5:00 p.m. with the Honorable Carl E. Ruth in the Chair. Deputy Clerk Suzy Koepplinger took roll, quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Kathleen K. Dwan, Cheryl M. Hadsall, Kyle R. Harris, Amos O’Neal, Carl E. Ruth, Charles M. Stack, Michael A. Webster - 7 ABSENT: Kirk W. Kilpatrick, Dennis H. Krafft, Susan A. McInerney, James G. Theisen - 4 TOTAL: - 11 Commissioner O’Neal opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLERK'S CALL OF SESSION December 20, 2017 TO: SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of January 4, 2018 Board Session Honorable Commissioners: The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for their Second Day's Session on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers, Second Floor - Room 200, Saginaw County Governmental Center, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, 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. AUDIENCES None PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Holding for January 16, 2018 Board Session INITIATORY MOTIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 4 Board of Commissioners – January 4, 2018 APPOINTMENTS ONE-YEAR/TWO-YEAR COMMISSIONER TERMS The Chair made the following appointments: Airport Committee - Krafft, McInerney, O’Neal Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - Hadsall, Kilpatrick (Virtue of Office) Animal Control Advisory Council - Hadsall (Previously Appointed) Board of Health - Hadsall, McInerney (Election) Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Stack (CSC Chair) Castle Museum Board of Directors - Hadsall City/County/School Liaison - Dwan, Ruth, Stack Commission on Aging Liaison - Stack Communications Center – 911 Authority - McInerney, Theisen (Chair Designee) Community Action Committee - O’Neal Community Corrections Advisory Board - Theisen Consortium of Homeless Assistance Prov. - McInerney Convention & Visitors Bureau (F’muth) - Krafft Convention & Visitors Bureau (Regional) - Ruth Convention & Visitors Bureau (Saginaw) - Ruth Crime Prevention Council - Ruth (Chair) Emergency Food & Shelter Program-FEMA - McInerney Environmental Health Code Bd of Appeals - Krafft HealthSource Saginaw Boards/Committees - Ruth (Chair)-McInerney, Webster (Election) HealthSource Advisory Board - Stack Land Bank Authority - Ruth (Chair) Local Emergency Planning Committee - Theisen Medical Dispatch Advisory Committee - McInerney Mental Health Authority Bd/Committees - Stack (Previously Elected) Mosquito Abatement Commission - Ruth Northern Michigan Counties Association - Theisen Parks & Recreation Commission - Stack (Previously Elected) Planning – SMATS Transportation - Stack Region VII AAA Advisory Council - Stack Remonumentation - Stack Revolving Loan Fund Board - Ruth (Chair) Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority - Stack (CSC Chair) Saginaw Future, Inc. Board/Committees - Ruth (Chair) Saginaw Valley Zoological Society Board - McInerney, O’Neal Solid Waste Mgmt. Planning Committee - Stack Tri-City Area Joint Zoning Board - O’Neal Union/Management Health Insurance - Hadsall, Stack 5 Board of Commissioners – January 4, 2018 MAC Committees: Agriculture & Tourism - Harris Environmental & Regulatory Affairs - Stack Finance - Krafft General Government - Harris Health & Human Services - McInerney Judiciary & Public Safety - Hadsall Transportation - Harris ELECTIONS Board of Health Chairman Ruth asked for nominations to fill two Commissioner seats on the Board of Health. Commissioner Stack placed in nomination the names of Commissioners Cheryl Hadsall and Sue McInerney. Chairman Ruth called for further nominations; there were none. By Commissioner Stack, seconded by Commissioner Harris: That nominations be closed, the Rules temporarily suspended, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot of the members present for Commissioners Hadsall and McInerney to the Board of Health for the ensuing year. Carried. HealthSource Saginaw Board of Trustees Chairman Ruth asked for nominations to fill two Commissioner seats on the HealthSource Saginaw Board of Trustees. Commissioner Stack placed in nomination the names of Commissioners Sue McInerney and Michael Webster.