Supervisor St. Clair called the public hearing for the 2002 Budgets to order.
Present: A. St. Clair, Towsley, J. St. Clair, Blair, Butler, Kline, Marsh
Absent: none

Discussion held on adding Long Term Disability Insurance as a benefit for the full time paramedics. Agent Lansky was unable to attend the meeting to answer the questions that board members had. No decision at this time.

No public present or comments.

Public Hearing closed at 7:29 PM.

Supervisor convened the regular meeting at 7:30 PM with Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.

Sheriff deputy reported that we had 67 calls for September. Deer are starting to move so be on the alert for them.

Treasurer's report received.

J. St. Clair moved and Blair seconded to pay general fund bills totaling $67,726.20 (vouchers 13092-13139 & 16402-16450) Carried unanimously.

Towsley offered and Butler seconded the 2002 Budget Resolutions.
Ayes: Marsh, Butler, Towsley, A. St. Clair, J. St. Clair, Blair, Kline
Nays: none
Resolution adopted 7-0

Towsley offered and Marsh seconded to set tax rate at 2.4 mills.
Ayes: Kline, Blair, J. St. Clair, A. St. Clair, Towsley, Butler, Marsh
Nays: none
Resolution adopted 7-0

Blair will contact Merit for more information on switching our web site.

Supervisor reported on meetings he has attended.

Emergency Service Director Cribley reported on year long program called "Safe at Home" that Mike Dent & Tony Cruz will be doing at the Dimondale Elementary School. The Fire Prevention Open House will be Saturday, October 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM.

With no further business Kline moved and Butler seconded to adjourn the meeting. Carried unanimously. Adjourned at 8:26 PM

Linda Towsley, Clerk