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If you have any questions, are unable to attend this meeting, or wish to attend this meeting and require special assistance, please contact the Administration Office, PO Box 187, Bellaire, MI 49615; email [email protected]; or call (231)533-6265. Thank you.

Buildings, Lands & Infrastructure Committee Dawn LaVanway Bryan Smith, Chairman Scott Kruger

September 26, 2018

To: Buildings, Lands & Infrastructure Committee From: Pete Garwood, County Administrator Re: Meeting Notice

The Buildings, Lands & Infrastructure Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

in Room 211 – 2nd Floor, Antrim County Building 203 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire, MI 49615

Agenda: 9:00 a.m. Public Comment 9:01 a.m. Building Department – Mark Haynes

• Financials – see attached pgs. 2-3 9:10 a.m. Maintenance Department Update – Dave Vitale 9:20 a.m. Operator of Dams Update – Mark Stone 9:35 a.m. Parks Department – Update – Eileen Wallick

• Elk Rapids Day Park Staircase Bid – see attached pg. 4 9:45 a.m. Glacial Hills Natural Area Update – Tim Reicha 10:00 a.m. Antrim Conservation District Updates – Wendy Warren

• Soil Erosion Control Update – Heidi Shaffer – see attached pgs. 5-15 • Forestry Update – Mike Meriwether – see attached pgs. 16-17

10:15 a.m. County Forestry Requests – see attached pgs. 18-22 • Sale by Scale Timber Sale – Lakes of the North• Timber Sale – Chestonia Township Section 49

10:30 a.m. Grass River Natural Area – Jenn Wright

10:45 a.m. Clerk’s Office Panic Button – Sheryl Guy – see attached pgs. 23-27

11:00 a.m. Community Mental Health – Traveling Art Show Request – see attached pgs. 28-30

11:15 a.m. Snow Plow/Removal Bids – County Facilities – see attached pgs. 31-32 11:25 a.m. Various Matters 11:40 a.m. Public Comment

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2018

AUG2018

IncomeExpense

2018

Permits

Sold

2017

Income

2017

Permits

Sold

Difference

From Prev.

Year Permits

Difference

From Prev. Year

Income

Janurary $29,662.00 $54,528.33 126 $24,644.00 126 0 $5,018.00

February $26,050.75 $37,683.14 133 $19,371.24 84 49 $6,679.51

March $30,305.00 $45,802.90 143 $40,667.00 144 -1 -$10,362.00

April $32,552.00 $33,713.73 125 $46,786.00 186 -61 -$14,234.00

May $57,694.00 $33,804.10 235 $92,012.00 269 -34 -$34,318.00

June $54,733.00 $30,922.13 233 $60,776.50 261 -28 -$6,043.50

July $60,743.00 $32,016.87 226 $115,240.00 181 45 -$54,497.00

August $74,017.00 $44,826.35 276 $61,317.00 231 45 $12,700.00

September

October

November

December

Total YTD: $365,756.75 $313,297.55 1497 $460,813.74 1,482 15 -$95,056.99

Net Revenue

YTD: $52,459.20

Antrim County Building Department BLI Committee Report

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2018

AUG

Building

Plan

Reviews

Monthly

Total

Building

Plan

Reviews

Daily

Average

Building

Inspections

Monthly

Total

Building

Inspections

Daily

Average

Mechanical

Inspections

Monthly

Total

Mechanical

Inspections

Daily

Average

Plumbing

Inspections

Monthly

Total

Plumbing

Inspections

Daily

Average

Electrical

Inspections

Monthly

Total

Electrical

Inspections

Daily

Average

January 25 1.25 101 5.05 115 5.75 44 2.2 119 5.95

February 28 1.4 70 3.5 100 5 40 2 91 4.55

March 33 2 89 4 83 4 45 2 120 6

April 40 2 89 4 93 5 53 3 92 5

May 91 5 162 8 120 6 72 4 146 7

June 80 4 205 10 120 6 68 3 127 6

July 73 4 194 10 109 5 53 3 131 7

August 68 3 197 10 136 7 74 4 154 8

September

October

November

December

Totals YTD: 438 2.74 1107 6.92 876 5.48 449 2.81 980 6.13

Total Inspections YTD: 3850

Total Permits Sold YTD: 1388

Permit Type Number Fees

Addition

to existing

Average

Cost

Building 75 $33,819.00 $834.00 $462.04

Year to date 435 $156,195.00 $3,133.00 $366.27

Plumbing 38 $8,537.00 $367.00 $234.32

Year to date 177 $38,467.00 $896.00 $222.39

Electrical 86 $14,301.00 $425.00 $171.23

Year to date 408 $65,514.00 $2,760.00 $167.34

Mechanical 77 $12,933.00 $408.00 $173.26

Year to date 368 $58,962.00 $2,446.00 $166.87

Antrim County Building Department BLI Committee Report


September 26, 2018

TO: Buildings, Lands & Infrastructure Committee

FR: Mathew Cooke, Deputy County Administrator

RE: Elk Rapids Day Park Stair Replacement

As of Friday, August 31, 2018, no bids had been received for the replacement of two staircases and railings at Elk Rapids Day Park. At the direction of the Buildings, Lands, and Infrastructure Committee, the Administration Office consulted with the Building Department to put together a list of potential contractors who may be interested in the project. As of Tuesday, September 25, 2018, no bids had been received from the second advertisement period. Bids are due to the Administration Office on September 28th. If we do not receive any bids by the end of the week it is our assumption that between now and the end of the year contractors are too busy to fit the project in their schedule.

There is $16,200 budgeted for the project in 2018. If we do not receive any bids by the deadline (we will know by the date of the Committee meeting), we recommend that the project be moved to 2019 and the budgeted amount be increased by 3% for inflation. If approved we will send the project out for bids in the early spring.

The following motion is presented for your consideration:

Motion by _____________________, seconded by _____________________ to recommend the Finance Committee, and ultimately the Board of Commissioners, approve an amendment to the 2019 general fund budget with an addition of $16,700 for the Elk Rapids Day Park staircase replacement project, line item 101000-901-980.757.

Memorandum Administration Office


Jan Jan Revenue Feb Feb Revenue Mar Mar Revenue Apr Apr Revenue May May Revenue Jun Jun Revenue Jul Jul Revenue Aug Aug Revenue Sep Sep Revenue Oct Oct Revenue Nov Nov Revenu

Banks 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 2 300$ 1 75$ 0 -$ 1 150$ 2 425$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Central Lake 1 100$ -$ 2 175$ 1 150$ 5 750$ 3 375$ 2 150$ 0 -$ 2 225$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Chestonia 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 150$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Custer 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 225$ 0 -$ 1 150$ 0 -$ 2 795$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Echo 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Elk Rapids 3 365$ 0 -$ 2 375$ 2 300$ 4 675$ 0 225$ 9 1,275$ 0 -$ 3 375$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Forest Home 1 200$ 2 150$ 0 -$ 1 850$ 1 75$ 3 525$ 9 975$ 0 -$ 2 150$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Helena 0 -$ 2 225$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 350$ 4 375$ 1 75$ 0 -$ 3 300$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Jordan 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 75$ 2 150$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Kearney 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 3 225$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Mancelona 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Milton 1 150$ 1 485$ 4 450$ 5 975$ 7 75$ 6 675$ 19 2,600$ 0 -$ 3 300$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Star 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ 1 150$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Torch Lake 1 200$ 2 225$ 2 150$ 1 150$ 3 500$ 1 75$ 3 375$ 0 -$ 3 225$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Warner 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 150$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Extraction pits 0 -$

Total 7 1,015$ 7 1,085$ 10 1,150$ 12 2,725$ 23 2,725$ 18 2,325$ 49 6,200$ 0 -$ 24 3,170$ 0 -$ 0 -$

Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2015 1 6 28 59 88 120 142 168 185 203 210 216

2016 5 9 20 27 60 80 109 151 183 208 229 234

2017 3 7 16 28 66 86 110 152 168 199 215 225

2018 7 14 24 36 59 77 126

Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2015 215.00$ 555.00$ 2,305.00$ 5,025.00$ 7,330.00$ 9,550.00$ 11,797.00$ 13,602.00$ 14,732.00$ 16,237.00$ 16,972.00$ 18,547.00$

2016 440.00$ 690.00$ 1,655.00$ 2,340.00$ 4,985.00$ 7,750.00$ 10,415.00$ 14,200.00$ 17,315.00$ 19,640.00$ 21,990.00$ 22,590.00$

2017 4,565.00$ 5,395.00$ 6,110.00$ 10,615.00$ 13,915.00$ 15,965.00$ 18,565.00$ 22,050.00$ 23,535.00$ 27,030.00$ 28,935.00$ 28,935.00$

2018 1,015$ 2,100$ 3,250$ 5,975$ 8,700$ 11,025$ 17,225$

70,072.00$ $23,357Additional Activities:Welcomed new District Manager, Wendy WarrenStar Twp: underground storage tanks??

Milton Twp: review of flooding on neighborhood common property, flooding/sedimentation issues from stream, major off-lake erosion issue with drivewaylakefront property owner preapplciation meeting, preconstruction mgt with homeowner/excavator

Central Lake: property review for deck placement and MDEQ requirements, flooding/sedimentation issues from stream

Elk Rapids: violation/work without permits+native plants recommendation in wetlands, setback/buffer/high risk erosion preappHelena: Walker Shores new permit and review of buffer requirements, Review of Sunset Torch Condo Property with homeowners' association

avg: 2015-2017

150

20,395$

combining Aug/Sept

Household Hazardous waste collection - MancelonaUSACE/DEQ trainingGlacial Hills Partnership - landscaping new changing room/bathhouseStrategic Planning with ACD

Custer: Preapplication mtg with contractor on garage placement, Chief Golf Cottages stormwater/erosion issues, new waterline Pinebrook/mountain issuesTorch Lake Twp: preapplication mtg with property owner-soil erosion/deq, flooding/erosion/meet with contractor/supervisor/road commissionForest Home Twp: reviewed adjacent property owner's concern with neighbor cutting trees in a wetland, storm damage

Echo: violation letter to property owner

Soil Health Field Day - took over Meghan's responsibilities to this event after she left

Running Total of Revenue for Soil Erosion Permits Per Year

Levied first official fine: Roese Construction/DTE pipeline installation, 2nd wetland violation, worked with DEQ, DTE, and Roese to restore: $1000

Running Total of Number of Soil Erosion Permits Per Year


Dec Dec Revenue

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$

0 -$


Up Coming CommitmentsBanks Township Park - erosion issuesDole Grant

Phone Calls: I am keeping track of all the phone calls I get, so that there is a more complete representation on the needs of the community.DEQ wetlands/shorelines/high risk erosion areas/critical dune areas/docks/beach sandingHouse Hold Hazardous Waste DEQ/soil erosion violationsRecycling USACE assistanceDNR: dead or injured wildlife EPA assistanceInteractions from Township officialsRain gardenNeighbor dispute mediation Storm damageRealtors stream sedimentation depositions with strong stormsProperty reviewsErosion issues

Phone calls since August 27: 92

General site visits/follow up/pictoral documentation


4820 STOVER RD BELLAIRE, MI 49615 ♦ (231) 533 8363 ♦ antrimcd.com

September 19, 2018

Roese Contracting James Herber, Safety Director 2674 S Huron Road P.O. Box 158 Kawkawlin, MI 48631

Re: DTE Pipeline Installation Forest Home Township, Antrim County

Dear Mr. Herber:

This letter serves to memorialize our conversation about the wetland violation that occurred this summer on Bellaire Highway.

As you know, there was another wetland violation that occurred this spring in Forest Home Township on SE Torch Lake Drive where we met on site with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and representatives from DTE Energy. At that time, we stressed that any wetland or stream that may be impacted by the installation of the pipeline must be avoided or permitted by MDEQ. You assured me that you would bore under wetlands or streams through which the pipeline would travel. Instead of boring the wetland at the Clam Lake Road and Bellaire Highway intersection area, you cast spoils into that wetland area in clear violation of the limits we discussed.

I had not sent this letter until the MDEQ made its jurisdictional determination. They are expecting DTE Energy to secure an after-the-fact permit for the work done in that area.

Antrim County has developed a fine escalation policy, see enclosed. Because you knowingly violated, you should be charged $2500. Because you cleaned the area in question when requested and implemented the proper stabilization methods at the site, I am only fining you for the major release into a regulated habitat: $1000.

Your restoration/stabilization practices have been great. Except for the above violations, you have been great to work with. It pains me to issue this fine because we have worked well together, but protecting our natural resources is paramount in Antrim County. Roese does good work, but this violation was clearly avoidable.

I strongly encourage you to work closer with the companies for whom you are placing pipe. Make sure you are given plans that identify wetlands, steams or other vulnerable areas and make sure you discuss what the limitations are with the work you are planning. If you cannot bore a 3000’ wetland and need to break up the run by coming up into the wetland – make

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sure it is permitted by the appropriate agency. It is the applicant’s responsibility to develop the erosion control plan and to secure all other needed permits. It is your responsibility to ensure you fully understand and follow the limits in a proposed job. If you need to add additional erosion control measures – silt fences, sediment eels, straw wattles, check dams, etc. make sure those needs are expressed. If you know you cannot perform a certain activity as it is presented on the construction documents, make sure you express that to the applicant as well. If you are in my county, I will work with you to ensure things run smoothly; it’s important that we all work together.

Please remit the $1000 fine to the Antrim County Treasurer, P.O. Box 544, Bellaire, MI 49615. The fine should be made payable to Antrim County.

I look forward to working with you in the future, and I expect you to come to me if you have any questions or issues with which you need assistance.

Sincerely,

Heidi L. Shaffer Antrim County Soil Erosion

Cc: DTE Energy, Chris Pauquette, 609 Bjornson St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-1205 Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Matt Kleitch, 2100 WM32, Gaylord, MI 48735 Antrim County Treasurer, Sherry Comben, PO Box 544, Bellaire, MI 49615 Antrim County Administrator, Peter Garwood, PO Box 187, Bellaire, MI 49615

Note: I will be emailing this notice of violation to all above mentioned parties and will send a formal copy to Roese.


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Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Fine Escalation Procedure

1 February 2, 2018

Power given to regulate and issue fines for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation violations are provided in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (excerpt) Act 451 of 1994 Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control and the Antrim County Soil Erosion Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance.

Terms Defined:

Cease and Desist Order – An order issued under this ordinance by the Soil Erosion Control Officer (SECO) to a person, or the permittee, their employees, agents, or contractors requiring the cessation of activities related to soil erosion violations.

Regulated habitat – Regulated waters of the state including lakes, streams, rivers and regulated wetlands, 324.9101 (20).

Site – Permitted work area identified on Site Plan and/or Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan.

See Antrim County Soil Erosion Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance or NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT) Act 451 of 1994 PART 91 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL for additional terms.

Noncompliance issues – Soil erosion control officer will work with the responsible party when an issue of non-compliance is found to rectify the situation before initiating further enforcement.

1. Cease and Desist Order – Notice of Noncompliance: Antrim County Soil Erosion,Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance; 13-400.

a. Issued in writing: posted on site or hand delivered and emailed or mailed(read or return receipt requested respectively).

b. Includes what measures are required to abate theviolation/noncompliance.

c. Remedies must be installed within five (5) days of Notice of Noncompliance(Cease and Desist Order).

d. Cease and Desist will be removed when all measures have been taken tocome into compliance with statute, ordinance or permit.

2. Notice of Violation – (including fine) issued after a five (5) day period of continuednoncompliance after Cease and Desist Order-Notice of Noncompliance issued.(Fines – Table 1)

a. Before issuing Violation Notice reasonable attempt will be made by SECOto resolve violation.



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b. Notice issued in person (signature required) or mail with return receiptrequested.

c. After five (5) days of noncompliance SECO may enter property to“construct, implement, and maintain soil erosion and sedimentationcontrol measures” in conformance with County Ordinance or Part 91 ofthe Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 at the costto the homeowner/permitholder. Remedies costing no more than $10,000may be conducted without prior written notice if there is threat to thewaters of the state or adjacent properties. Remedies over a cost of$10,000 must first be proposed in writing, Part 91, 324.9119.

d. Five (5) days will be given to conform to permit after “Notice of Violation”is given. If site is not in compliance after the five (5) day period additionalfines may be levied (Table 1).

e. After five (5) days of noncompliance, Notice of Violation, 10 days from theoriginal “Cease and Desist” order, SECO may take the site owner/permitholder to court for an injunction.

3. In addition to a fine assessed under this policy, a person who violates this ordinance isliable for damages for injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources resultingfrom the violation. The court may order a person who violates this part to restore thearea or areas affected by the violation to their condition as existing immediately prior tothe violation and order such person to pay for expenses of prosecution/enforcement,including reasonable attorney fees; 13-401-6 (Antrim County Ordinance).

4. Knowingly making false statements on application or site plan can result in a fine up to$10,000 for each day of violation.

5. Permit holder who knowingly violates Ordinance or Part 91 after receiving notice ofviolation can result in a civil fine of not less than $2,500 or more than $25,000 for eachday of violation.



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Table 1. Level of violation and associated fine for permit noncompliance. Second and final actions will be given in five (5) day increments of noncompliance from first "Notice of Violation."

Violation Level Initial Fine – Issued to

responsible party

Second Fine – Issued to

property owner

Final Action – Taken against

property owner

Minor $100 $250

SECO will bring site into compliance at property owner’s expense

Failure to post soil erosion control plan on site. SECP must be posted before earth work commences. Failure to install soil erosion and sedimentation control measures according to plan without release of sediment from site. Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures must be in place before earth work commences. Failure to properly install soil erosion and sedimentation control measures before starting earthwork. Failure to notify SECO when earth work commences and when site is stable. Responsible party must notify SECO when earth work commences and when site is stable.

Moderate $500 $1000 Court/lien

Release of sediment off site to neighboring property or road that does not affect state regulated habitat. Failure to notify SECO of expanded earthwork or any other changes on an existing permit. (Change in owner, responsible party, scope of earth change [greater than 225 sq. ft], etc.) Changes must be documented and approved before additional work commences.

Major $1000 $2500 Court/lien

Any release of sediment to a state regulated habitat because proper soil erosion control measures were not in place.

Additional Violations Knowingly making false statements on application or site plan.

Not more than $10,000/day of violation

Permit holder who knowingly violates Antrim County’s Ordinance or Part 91 after receiving notice of violation.

$2,500-$25,000/day of violation


2100 WEST M-32 • GAYLORD, MICHIGAN 49735-9282 www.michigan.gov/deq • (989) 731-4920

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GAYLORD FIELD OFFICE

RICK SNYDER GOVERNOR

C. HEIDI GRETHERDIRECTOR

September 17, 2018

VN No. VN-008790

CERTIFIED MAIL

DTE Energy Attn: Mr. Herman Van Eck 444 Wealthy Street SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

SUBJECT: Violation Notice - After-The-Fact (ATF) Application Notice Violation Number- VN-008790 Site Name: 05-DTE Energy NE Torch Lake Supply-Bellaire Property Location: Bellaire, Antrim County, Forest Home Township, MI

T 30N, R 08W, Section 22

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Resources Division (WRD), conducted an inspection on September 6, 2018, at the above-referenced property. The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate compliance with Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 (NREPA). At the time of the inspection, WRD staff observed open trench utility installation and wetland impacts from directional boring operations (as shown on the enclosed plan). This letter is being sent because you have been identified as the contractor responsible for the property and activities.

Section 30304 of Part 303 of the NREPA prohibits the following without first obtaining a permit from the WRD:

(a) Deposit or permit the placing of fill material in a wetland.(b) Dredge, remove, or permit the removal of soil or minerals from a wetland.(c) Construct, operate, or maintain any use or development in a wetland.

A review of WRD files indicates that no permits have been issued for these activities. Therefore, it appears that these activities were conducted in violation of Part 303 of the NREPA.

The DEQ advises all unauthorized activities occurring within regulated areas on this property stop.

Based upon the amount and type of work, the WRD will consider processing an ATF permit application for these regulated activities. The application, detailed project plans, and appropriate fee must be submitted through the online MiWaters system for


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processing and review within 10 days of the date of this Violation Notice. The application materials should be submitted into MiWaters site 05-DTE Energy NE Torch Lake Supply-Bellaire. The ATF application fee is two times the normal application fee, therefore the fee is $1,000.

We anticipate your cooperation in resolving this matter. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 989-619-2443; [email protected]; or DEQ, WRD, Gaylord Field Office, 2100 West M-32, Gaylord, Michigan 49735-9282.

Sincerely,

Matthew Kleitch Gaylord Field Office Water Resources Division

Enclosure cc: Forest Home Township

Ms. Heidi Shaffer, Antrim County SESC Officer


wetland impact

from bore hole

operation 73’x15’

Wetland

impact from

utility line

install 98ft

Open trenched

in wetland 477ft


ANTRIM CONSERVATION DISTRICT/ BLMI COMMITTEE

FORESTRY REPORT – August 21 – September 19, 2018

PRIVATE OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE Coviac – lot review Jim Avery – Woodlot 20 acres – hardwood management – referred to industry Tyler Strange – Food plots – contractor referrals Jan Hydenburge – Property Review - 80 acres – forest management all Burdo – Forest management Plan – 80 acres – general Tina Laugren – Property review 113 acres – hardwood management Stole Property – Property review 40 acres – referred to industry Dave Caddie – 20 acres property review – pine management Gary Streinwieser – property review tree planting Watrouse – hardwood management Steve Gould – hardwood management – referred to industry. Ed Derosa – lot review elk lake Tom Hanner – lot review Ray ludwell – lot review Leu Nemeth – Property review – Kalkaska Mike Mcginnely – property review 20 acres Ruth Sand – Property review Sue Nicoles – Property review – 120 acres referred to industry. Pine and storm damage. Ken Fowler – Property review – several parcels. Dan Oyer – storm damage tree Justin Sweeney – 40 acres tree planting – Charlevoix Bonney Sheppard – Red Pine 40 acres referred to industry Stewart Mckinnin – Kalkaska County Commissioners – Advice on Log lake campground trees. Dewane Lauback – Hap program application. Jason m66 – Property review – wildlife food plots Lucas Oldstrum – timber trespass Jeff Livingston – Sherriff dept – timber trespass

COUNTY FORESTS SIMPSON ROAD – FSC certified forest plan completed. CEDAR RIVER – Small pine sale. LAKE OF NORTH Sec. 26. - FSC certified forest plan completed.

Motion to approve a “Sell by Scale” sale of forest products from the Star 26, Simpson Road and Cedar River properties as negotiated by Mike Meriwether the forester with the Antrim Conservation District. See attached 1 support information.


ALBA ROAD AND M66 – Marked and prepared for bid process.

Motion to approve the posting of and collection of “lump sum” bids for the trees selected for harvest on the County owned 40 acres west of M66 located with the NW ¼, NE ¼ of section 29. Chestonia Township. See Attached 2 bid notice draft.

Leonard Road – Storm damage – reviewed storm damage, may have to conduct a salvage sale. Will make determination.

OTHER Fairmount boat launch tree removal

Household Hazardous Waste assistance.

Willow Day Park – Strom damage cleanup. Also need to hire contractor to remove hanging limbs and dead ash trees on lot line. Requested a price from Ralph Hines.

Notwares Landing – Have a tree that blew down and is over the property line. Not a hazard but is in neighbors yard. Will need to make contact with landowner and have a contractor remove the tree. Can have done at the same time we address the Willow day park trees.


September 24, 2018


FR: Pete Garwood, County Administrator

RE: Forestry Request – Sell by Scale

Attached is Attachment 1 submitted by Mike Meriwether, County Forester in which he requests the Committee to approve a negotiated “sell by scale timber sale” for timber on County properties at Lakes of the North-Simpson Road and at the Cedar River. The Forestry Bid Policy includes the following language:

If the Agent, along with the oversight committee, determines that the use of competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable nor advantageous to Antrim County, a contract may be entered into either by competitive sealed proposals or through sole source negotiations.

The Policy also include the following definition of a scale sale (in case you were wondering):

Scale Sale or Cut and Scale – A timber sale in which the seller is paid a certain amount for each unit of product cut (e.g. so many dollars per board feet, cord, per post, per pole, etc.) This type of sale requires someone to measure the products harvested.


Motion by _____________________, seconded by _____________________ to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a “Sell by Scale” harvest of forest products from the County owned property in Star Township the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 26, Simpson Road, and Cedar River properties in Kearney Township to be negotiated by the County Forester.



ATTACHMENT 1 – Justification for a Sell by Scale timber sale

Star 26 / Lake of the North – Simpson Road and Cedar River Pine

These properties contain multiple forest products white pine, red pine, jack pine, and spruce. These species are lower in value and require special marketing to maximize the value of selected trees.

It is my intension to negotiate a price per cord/ ton with the end users of these products. Biewer Lumber from Mcbain and/or Auruco from Graying are considered the end user mills excepting these materials. A timber sale contract will be developed with one or both of these receiving mills.

The reason why I feel a negotiated sale is in the best interest of the county include:

The ability to negotiate values is advantageous to the County.

The ability to negotiate utilization, timing of the sale is advantageous to the forest management.

Separated parcels being combined into one sale.

Cutting parameters may change when cutting begins.

Cutting volumes may change during cutting operations. I may change cutting parameters as mentioned.

Limited markets for pulpwood products being produced.

Master Logger certification will be required to comply with Forest Stewardship Counsel certifications. needed to deliver wood to these receiving mills.

Motion:

I would like the County to approve the “sell by scale” sale of forest products from the Star 26, Simpson Road and the Cedar River properties as negotiated by Mike Meriwether the forester with the Antrim Conservation District.


September 24, 2018



RE: Forestry Request – Chestonia Township

Attached is Attachment 2 submitted by Mike Meriwether, County Forester in which he requests the Committee to approve sending out a bid notice for a County owned 40 acre parcel in Chestonia Township close to the corner of M-66 and Alba Road. Keep in mind that the attachment is a draft and requires some modification prior to releasing it for advertisement. If approved the modifications will be made by the Administration Office working with Mr. Meriwether.


Motion by _____________________, seconded by _____________________ to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the release of a “lump sum” bid request for the trees selected for harvest on the County owned 40 acres west of M66 located with the NW ¼, NE ¼ of section 29 in Chestonia Township.



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ATTACHEMENT 2 – BID NOTICE FOR CHESTONIA TOWNSHIP SECTION 29

BID SPECIFICATIONS

Antrim County Timber Sale – ALBA ROAD AND M66 FOREST AREA

Bid Deadline: 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2018 Submit To: Clerk’s Office; 203 E. Cayuga Street, Room 100; PO Box 520; Bellaire, MI 49615 ________________________________________________________________________

Landowner: ANTRIM COUNTY

Location: ALBA ROAD FOREST AREA – NW 1/4., NE¼ Section 29 of Chestonia Township, Antrim County Michigan.

Trees Designated for Sale: Trees to be harvested have been marked in orange paint on the stem and the stump. Buyers are encouraged to examine these trees before placing a bid. All volumes are estimated as follows:

SUGAR MAPLE: 136 trees estimated at 30,438 board feet. • Average 18.00 inches in diameter

RED MAPLE: 8 trees estimated at 1,880 board feet.

CHERRY: 6 trees estimated at 1,000 board feet.

Only those trees marked with orange paint on the stem and the stump may be cut. Non- merchantabletrees have also been marked with orange paint and can be used for felling and operational purposes ifneeded. The above tree volumes are only estimated. Please review these wood products carefully.

This is a Lump Sum Sale. Producers will be required to submit a lump sum price for those trees marked for sale on the property. Twenty five percent (25%) of the accepted bid price will be required once the contract to harvest trees has been approved and signed by the seller and the purchaser. The remaining seventy five percent (75%) will be required prior to the harvest of any trees.

The producer will be responsible for any site reclamation needed after the harvest and trucking of trees.

Timing of Sale – A one-year contract will be awarded to the successful bidder.

Before Cutting Begins – The following will be required:

1. Signed Timber Sale Contract

2. Full payment to Antrim County Treasurer

3. A 10 performance bond or letter of credit will be required.


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September 27, 2018



RE: Clerk Office – Impact Statement of Incident

Attached is a communication from Sheryl Guy, County Clerk which includes an account of a disturbing incident that took place in their office on September 14. Ms. Guy will be at the Committee meeting to discuss the incident and answer questions.



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September 17, 2018

To: Antrim County Prosecuting Attorney, James Rossiter

Re: Harassing and verbal abuse of my staff.

IMPACT STATEMENTS OF INCIDENT

Friday, September 14, 2018 at approximately 4:45p.m.

Danell Doucette Connie Wing Micki Hocking

Friday, September 21, 2018

returned to the office and apologized.

~ Antrim County Clerk

SHERYL A. GUY Antrim County Clerk

P.O. Box520 Bellaire, Michigan 49615 Phone(231)S33-6353

Fax (231 ) 533-6935 [email protected]


On Friday, September 14 at approximately 4:45pm, came to the Clerk's office demanding to see a Judge and/or the Magistrate. He wanted someone "right now'' to get his buddy out of jail. He stated that we were all just a bunch of corrupt assholes. He then leaned over the counter and pointed to Micki Hocking, who was sitting at her desk towards the back of the office, and proceeded to tell her that she was the most corrupt bitch of them all, that she better put her bead in the sand and that he had her number, he knew who she was. He said again I want the Judge or Magistrate right now, if not I will have 60 minutes and the news here in 5 minutes and tell them how corrupt you all are.

It was about this time that Micki went to Sheryl's desk to hit the PANIC button and . llllllllsaid, that's right bitch you make a phone call, bring them in, I know you. He then turned to Connie and said, "You Cam Lacy are the most corrupt" I told him that this was not Cam Lacy and he said -~ell I can't see her but (as his is still pointing at her) I bet you are just as corrupt as that bitch is too.

He just kept saying he wanted- out of jail, that he was going to get the news here and teU them all how corrupt we are and that we all lie. I could smelJ alcohol and something that smelled like skunk on him. He was VERY agitated with me and walked out the side entrance toward the Courthouse.

I came back to my desk, at the back of the office, and called dispatch to see why someone had not responded yet. I am sure that Jennifer Gregory answered and I told her that• . - was either going to District Court or heading to the jail and that he was not happy and that he appeared to be under the influence of something. She asked for a description of what he was wearing. It was at this time that I noticed Officer Todd Johnson on the sidewalk between the Court House and the County Building, talking to - ·• - still looked agitated and his hands were moving all over and seemed to be yelling at Mr. Johnson.

I walked out of the office down the hall to the main entrance of the county building and learned that the Treasurer's office had called Officer Johnson and told him what was happening. I then noticed, in front of the building, Deputy Cicansky got out of his vehicle to address - who was standing at the front of the Deputy's vehicle. -put his hands in front of him as a gesture of getting hand cuffed(which he did not) then another Officer arrived ( who I learned later was Officer McBee). Officer Johnson, Deputy Cicansky and Officer McBee came into the county building and we told them what had happened.

At 5:00pm, after we Jocked up for the weekend, Office Johnson was waiting for us to make sure that we got to our vehicles with no issues.

RECEIVED AND FILED ANTRIM COUNTY CLERK

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On September 14 approximately 4:45 p.m. an individual by the name of- came to the window hit the counter with his hand demanding a judge. He was clearly agitated, he wanted to get his friend out of jail. He was shouting and pointing his hand in the direction of Micki and daiming he knew who she was and had her number (not saying what number). Danell went to the front and spoke with

him trying t o calm him down. She let him vent hoping it would give him an opportunity to bring himself

to a calm and then leave. He continued to address Micki calling her names, then he looked at me and

referred to me as cam Lacy, he must have realized that I wasn' t because he said "You have the same color hair" and "You're probably as corrupt as that bitch!" He ranted this way for about 3 minutes,

Micki went to Sheryl's desk to push the panic button and he said "Go ahead bitch and make that phone

call!" All the while Danell was trying to keep his attention and speaking calmly to him. At one point he

started to move in the direction of the door and I had fully expected him to come through the door. He

left the counter as agitated as when he arrived. Danell called dispatch and notified them that- had

been to our counter and had left. I observed Todd Johnson coming to the County Building and speaking

with - outside. When Danell, Micki, and I left at 5:00 Todd Johnson gave us an escort to our vehicles because ~ sked to stay in his vehicle until the employees had left the parking lot, it is

my understandin~ refused, hence the escort.

Connie Wing

September 17, 20~

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RECEIVED ANO FILED .IWTRJM COUNTY CLERK

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Impact statement of Michelle Hocking from events on 7/14/2018

On Friday September 14th, 2018 at roughly 4:45 pm- came to our counter at the Oerk's office. Before anyone could get to the counter to wait on him he immediately started yelling that he wanted his buddy- out of jail. He pointed at me and yeled that he knew me, and that I should be ashamed, and that I am a corrupt bitch. Danell went to the counter to speak with him and try and diffuse the situation. As she got to the counter he leaned towards her and pointing a finger at her kept yelling that he wanted a Judge or a Magistrate right away and tbat if we did not get one for him he would have the news here in 5 seconds.

He then went back to yelling at me calling me a bitch again, and that I should hide my head in the sand, he kept yelling that he knew me and that I was corrupt and he was going to take me down. He turned to look at Connie and started addressing her-still yelling u1 see you Cam, I see you Cam Lacy'' ''You're just as corrupt as that other bitch" Danell told him to calm down and stated "that is not Cam Lacy" he responded i,,, saying "well she looks like her, and rm sure she's just as crooked as the rest of you"

At this point I left my desk to go to Sheryls' desk and push the panic button. He again yelled at me specifically "go ahead and make a phone call bitch, see what happens'' I pressed and held the button on Sheryls' desk for a few seconds as we have been told to do. I then went back to my desk and sat down, I was trying to move slowly and calmly and not address him or the convnents he was making. -has a very lengthy criminal history in Antrim County and is known for having a volatile temper.

After pressing the panic button and hoping it was working, - trailed off on his tangent and left out the doors next to our office headed towards the courthouse. It had probably been 2-3 minutes since I pressed the panic button. At this point he was intercepted on the sidewalk by Officer Johnson. He still appeared to be agitated and yelling at the officer. He was walked i,,, the officer towards the front of the building where he was met by County Deputy Ocansky, and Vilage Officer McBee.

The three officers spoke with him briefly in the front of our building then he walked off. The officers then came in to speak with us for a couple of minutes and make sure we were alright. When we left the building at 5pm Deputy Johnson was standing outside the courthouse watching to make sure we made it to our cars without any issues.

I have been dealing with- off and on for almost 10 years now while working in the Oerk's office. Every time we see him he is more detached from reality, he seems to have an explosive temper, with little thought to the consequences of his actions. He often appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I was honestly scared for the safety of myself and my coworkers, I took the long way home with a few extra turns because no one was sure if he had driven away from the courthouse or if he had walked somewhere.

Thank you,

Michelle Hocking



September 24, 2018


FR: Peter Garwood, County Administrator

RE: North Country Community Mental Health Request – Traveling Art Show

Attached for your review is a request from North Country Community Mental Health to display the statewide traveling art show in the County Building hallways from Thursday, November 1 through Thursday, November 8.


Motion by________________, seconded by______________________, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the display of the statewide traveling art show, Creative Minds Changing Minds, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards in the County Building hallways from November 1-8, 2018.


From: Deb FreedTo:Subject:Date:

Boyd, MargieRe: [BULK] From Deb Freed, North Country CMH - statewide traveling art show Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:48:50 AM

Attachments: CMH Request - 2016 - Traveling Art Show.pdf

Thank you, Margie. Here is our “formal request”:

Just as in 2014 and 2016, North Country CMH would like to set up the statewide traveling art show, Creative Minds Changing Minds, sponsored by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, in the Antrim County Building from Thursday, November 1 until Thursday, November 8, 2018.

This show is brand new. There are about 20 easels and artworks professionally framed, including an uplifting piece entitled Happy, from a woman from the North Country CMH service area. In addition, we plan to supplement the show with “Photovoice” posters created by North Country consumers, which are comprised of one photo and words which highlight experiences of the person with disabilities.

More information on the statewide show is here: https://www.macmhb.org/about-us/art-show

The show will travel around the state for the next two years, and the tour has two goals: 1) to help de-stigmatize mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders by showcasing the talents of people who use CMH services; and 2) to highlight the recovery potential of the arts.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information.

Many thanks!

Deb Freed231-499-0313 cell

On Sep 18, 2018, at 4:47 PM, Boyd, Margie wrote:

Hi Deb,

As with the 2016 request, this will have to go before the Buildings, Lands, and Infrastructure Committee for recommendation and approval by the full Board. The next BLI meeting is October 2, 2018.

I did manage to find a communication between you and Tina Schrader, the Administrative Assistant here in the office (see attached). I see that the communication served as your formal request for use of the Antrim County Building. For the sake of any new Board members we’ve had take office since that time, I am going to ask that you make a similar “formal request.” Please include what you would like to use the building for, when you would like to use the building, and why. If you want to just update the 2016 request, that would be fine. I will be sure to include it in the agenda packet

for the October 2nd meeting.

Thanks!

Margie Boyd, SecretaryAntrim County Administration/PlanningPO Box 187, Bellaire, MI 49615(231)533-6265 (ext 3118)www.antrimcounty.org

mailto:[email protected]://www.macmhb.org/about-us/art-showmailto:[email protected]://www.antrimcounty.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.macmhb.org/about-us/art-show

Schrader, Tina

To: Deb Freed Subject: RE: North Country CMH request to display traveling art show in May at Antrim County

Building

-----Original Message----From: Deb Freed [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:31 AM To: Schrader, Tina Cc: [email protected] Subject: North Country CMH request to display traveling art show in May at Antrim County Building

Hi Tina. Very nice to meet you yesterday and thank you for your help in explaining how to request use of the Antrim County Building. We hope you can use this email as a formal request.

Just as in the fall of 2014, North Country CM H would like to set up the statewide traveling art show, Creative Minds Changing Minds, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, in the Antrim County Building from Thursday, May 5 until Thursday, May 12.

May is Mental Health Month, and this show is brand new-in fact, the Antrim County Building would be its very first venue statewide. There are approximately 30 easels and artworks professionally framed, including a very interesting piece, painted on glass, from a gentleman from the North Country CMH service area.

More information on the show is here: https://macmhb.org/about-us/art-show

The show will travel around the state for the next two years, and the tour has two goals: 1) to help de-stigmatize mental illness, intellectual\developmental disabilities and substance use disorders by showcasing the talents of people who use CMH services; and 2) to highlight the recovery potential of the arts.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information.

Many thanks!

Deb Freed 231-499-0313 cell

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This message may contain information that is privileged or confidential. As such, if you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message without retaining, distributing or copying all or any portion of its contents and notify us immediately of your receipt by return message to the sender or by calling our office at 231-439-1268. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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From: Deb Freed Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3:42 PMTo: Boyd, Margie Cc: Deb Freed Subject: [BULK] From Deb Freed, North Country CMH - statewide traveling art show

Hi Margie. Thanks for talking with me today about the statewide traveling art show of work by people with mental health and disability issues that we have shown in the county building every two years. I could only find a hard copy of the email from Katie Verellen I mentioned (how old school is that?!), so I have attached a photo of it for you to see what happened in the past.

I would suggest we have the show at your location the week of November 5-9, 2018. We have the show for the whole month and will move it around each week in order to can get the most exposure of the artwork, so we are flexible if that week is not good for the County Building hallways.

More information on the show is here:https://www.macmhb.org/about-us/art-show

The piece called Happy by Tracy Clark at the above link is from our area, representing North Country CMH.

Please let me know if I should provide any more information or if you have any questions.

I appreciate your help in gaining approval.

Deb Freed231-499-0313 cell231-271-6177 office


September 24, 2018



RE: Snow Plowing/Removal Bids – Antrim County Facilities

On Friday, September 21, 2018 we opened and inspected bids for snow plowing and snow removal at Antrim County Facilities for the seasonal year beginning on November 1, 2018 and ending on October 31, 2019 and for the seasonal year beginning on November 1, 2019 and ending on October 31, 2020 (2-year bid). Bert’s Excavating was the only company to submit a bid, with the bid for each seasonal year being $28,500 per year. The total bid amount submitted was for $57,000.

If approved the two year commitment will cover the following:

Areas to be plowed and for snow to be removed: • County Building, Courthouse, Sheriff Department, and Jail Parking lot on the north side of Broad

Street.• Parking lot on the east side of Grove Street adjacent to the Grove Street Annex building.• Parking lot on the west side of Depot Street adjacent to the Grove Street Annex building.• Parking area on the east side of Grove Street adjacent to the former Huntington Bank building

(Derman & Turkelson side).

Areas to be plowed only: • Animal Shelter on M-88.• Access to the old Animal Shelter at the Airport off of Derenzy Road.• Antrim County Transportation Building on M-88.

Please consider the following actions:

Motion by _________________________ seconded by ____________________________ to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the bid for $57,000 from Bert’s Excavating for snow plowing and removal at County facilities for the seasonal years beginning November 1, 2018 and ending October 31, 2019 and November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2020.



Bidding CompanyBid Amount/Bid

AddendumBid Addendum Total Bid Amt

Insurance- General? Y/N

Insurance- Vehicle? Y/N

Worker's Comp? Y/N

Comments(References included?

Subcontractors?)

Bert's Excavating $28,500/yr $57,000 Y Y Y REFERENCES - YES

Snow Plowing/Removal Antrim County Facilities - Bid Opening 9/21/18 at 4:00 pm


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