MICHIGAN SHERIFFS’ COORDINATING AND TRAINING COUNCIL MINUTES
ISABELLA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING OFFICE
JUNE 8, 2011
PRESENT:
Capt. Robert Hall, Grand Traverse County
Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski, Isabella County
Sgt. Mark Reminga, Kent County DSAM
Sheriff Larry Stelma, Kent County
Sheriff Blaine Koops, Allegan County
EXCUSED:
Sheriff Robert Pickell, Genesee County
ABSENT:
Patrick Melton, DSAM (Excused)
STAFF:
Jim Reed, Executive Secretary
Robert Noordhoek, Deputy Executive Secretary
Ginny Reid, Administrative Assistant
VISITORS:
Jerry Whalen, AG's Office
Felepe Hall, AG's Office
Acting Chairperson Mark Reminga called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m..
Additions and/or Revisions to Agenda:
Add item 19A - Resignation of Mark Reminga
Election of Chairperson:
Sgt. Mark Reminga nominated Sheriff Mioduszewski and Sheriff Mioduszewski nominated
Sheriff Blaine koops. Sheriff Mioduszewski was elected chairperson by unanimous vote. Acting Chairperson
Mark Reminga turned the meeting over to Sheriff Mioduszewski.
Election of Vice Chairperson:
Sheriff Koops nominated Sheriff Stelma and Sheriff Mioduszewski nominated Capt. Robert Hall for Vice
Chairperson. Capt. Robert Hall was elected Vice Chairperson by unanimous vote.
Approval of Minutes:
Sheriff Stelma made a motion to approve three sets of minutes, (January 12, 2011, May 3, 2011, and
May 20, 2011). Seconded by Mark Reminga. Passed unanimously.
Signatories for Council Checks:
Sheriff Mioduszewski as Council Chairperson, Capt. Robert Hall as Council Vice Chairperson, and Robert
Noordhoek as Council Ececutive Secretary will be signatories for checks.
In-Service Training Report:
Robert Noordhoek and Jim Reed explained the graphs handed out showing the percent of training completed
for each county.
Booking Fee Report:
Robert Noordhoek reviewed the graph handed out. Sgt. Mark Reminga asked what happens to counties that do
not comply. Sheriff Mioduszewski said a letter should be sent out first to those counties and if there is no
response, the AG's Office will give some options that can be used at the September meeting.
Financial Report:
Robert Noordhoek and Jim Reed met with Todd Stump from Ameriprise and they will be reviewing the Council's
finances and future investments. Jim Reed explained the Council previously formed a finance sub-committee
comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Secretary. The Council might want to consider forming a new
sub-committee.
Executive Secretary Contract:
Robert Noorhoek proposed a verbal contract for the Executive Secretary position. Sgt. Mark Reminga made a
recommendation that the original contract for the ExecutiveSecretary position stay the same until the September
meeting when Robert Noordhoek will provide a proposed written contract for review. Seconded by Sheriff
Koops. Passed unanimously.
Consideration of Roberts Rules of Order:
Robert Noordhoek proposed that the Council consider changing from Roberts Rules of Order to simple
parliamentary procedures. Discussion. Council decided to review the proposal and take it up at the September
meeting.
Quorum Requirements:
Robert Noorhoek proposed two recommendations regarding Council quorums. After disussion, Sheriff Stelma
moved that both proposals be adopted. Sgt. Mark Reminga seconded. Passed unanimously.
Telephone/Computer Proposal:
Robert Noorhoek feels previous proposal was too expensive and suggests the Council continue to review
options.
Website and Database:
Jim Reed owns the present Council website. He is willing to maintain the program, including website updates for
$100/month. Sgt. Mark Reminga made a motion to reimburse Jim Reed $100/ month for maintaing the website.
Seconded by Capt. Robert Hall. Passed unanimously.
Curriculum Proposal:
Jim Reed presented a proposal from the Advisory Board that he would enter into a contract to update portions of
the training curriculum. After discussion, Mark Reminga suggested there are many instructors available who
possess specific expertise in issue areas which give them the proficiency to develop training currficulum and the
Council should explore other options.
DSAM Lawsuit:
The AG's Office gave a recap of all pending litigation.
Academy/Trainer Certification:
Jim Reed made a recommendation that the attached academies and academy trainers be certified. Sgt. Mark
Reminga made a motion to approve the academies and acdemy trainers. Seconded by Sheriff Koops. Passed
unanimously.
Invoice Approvals:
Jim Reed requested approval of all money spent. Capt. Robert Hall made a motion to approve all invoices
submitted. Seconded by Sheriff Stelma. Passed unanimously.
Meeting Sites:
The September and November meeting sites are being moved to Isabella Commission on Aging Office in
Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Addition - 19A:
Sgt, Mark Reminga is resigning his position on the COuncil and will be notifying DSAM that a new representative
will have to be appointed. Sheriff Koops thanked him for his many years of service and professinalism.
Sheriff Koops moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mark Reminga. Passed unanimously.
