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Calhoun County board appoints Kirk A. Lee and approves grant, budget and personnel measures
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Summary
The Board appointed Kirk A. Lee to the 7th District, confirmed committee and budget appointments, extended a housing rehabilitation grant to Dec. 31, 2009, authorized a team-building facilitator (not-to-exceed $3,000), and approved several other administrative measures and payments.
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 5 to appoint Kirk A. Lee to the vacant 7th District seat and approved a slate of administrative measures, including a housing grant extension, budget carryforwards and personnel-related amendments.
On the question of filling the 7th District vacancy, Commissioner Haadsma moved to decline appointment so voters could select a replacement at the upcoming election; the motion failed on a 2–4 roll call. Commissioner Rebecca Rocho then moved, supported by Commissioner Terris Todd, to appoint Kirk A. Lee. The motion carried 5–0 with one abstention (Commissioner Haadsma); Clerk-Register Anne Norlander swore Lee into office.
The Board adopted a proclamation declaring Feb. 12, 2009 'N.A.A.C.P. Centennial Day' and approved the consent agenda of committee and board appointments. It also confirmed Budget Committee appointments (Terris Todd, Mike Rae and Rebecca Rocho) over a 6–1 roll call vote.
On budget and grant matters, the Board unanimously approved Amendment #1 to the Housing Rehabilitation Program Community Block Grant (#MSC-2007-0774-HOA) to extend the grant term to Dec. 31, 2009, and approved FY 2009 budget adjustments to carry forward certain 2008 non-capital items as required by county policy. The Board also authorized the assignment of 192 easements for the Eastern Calhoun County Sanitary Sewer System No. 4 returning ownership to Clarence Township, stating bond obligations had been satisfied.
The Board adopted a sixth amendment to the Calhoun County Defined Benefit Pension Plan to allow a newly hired County Administrator to make an irrevocable election to opt out of the Pension Plan effective Jan. 1, 2009. The Board additionally approved a $2,879 carry-forward for a Toeller Building electrical/security accessibility project.
A contested vote concerned a professional team-building facilitator: the Board authorized Interim County Administrator/Controller to hire Dr. Lewis G. Bender at a fee of $2,000 plus travel expenses, not to exceed $3,000, to facilitate a Board Unity and Cooperation session. Commissioners Camp and Haadsma opposed the expenditure, citing tight finances; the motion passed 5–2 and the session was scheduled for March 14 to accommodate schedules.
Finally, the Board approved the claims payable list totaling $1,981,479.14 for the two weeks ending Jan. 27, 2009. Several members of the public later criticized the team-building appropriation during the second public-comment period, noting limited employee training funds.
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.