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SUMMARY:Eagle Mine Free Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities \n\nCHAMPION\, Mich.\, April 22\, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. \n\nTours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19\, July 10\, July 24\, August 7\, August 21\, September 4\, and September 18. \n\nThe Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a walking tour through the water treatment plant. The mine tour does not go underground. You will see where the ore is brought up from underground and where it is stored and loaded into the haul trucks. Other surface facilities include the storage area for development (or waste) rock\, the backfill plant\, the truck repair shop\, and the water treatment plant. \n\nEagle Mine tour participants meet at the Eagle Mine Information Center at 153 A West Washington Street in downtown Marquette\, and bus transportation is provided for the tour. \n\nTours of the Humboldt Mill will be offered on the following dates from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: June 26\, July 17\, July 31\, August 14\, September 11\, and September 25. \n\nOn the Humboldt Mill Tour\, you will see what happens to the ore after it leaves the mine site. The tour is a walking tour that begins at the administrative office. It follows the circuit of crushing\, grinding\, and flotation processes\, taking the ore from a haul truck to a rail car. Visitors should be prepared to walk on-site for about an hour\, including up and down stairs and over metal grating. \n\nTransportation is not provided for the Humboldt Mill tour. Participants will park in the Visitor Parking lot and meet inside the Administration Building. \n\nRegistration for the tours is required. Participants must be 13 years or older\, and an adult must accompany those under 18. Register at www.eaglemine.com/tours. \n###
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SUMMARY:Emberlight Photographers: When Moments Become Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/ \n  \nEmberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop \n——————— \nWhen Moments Become Masterpieces \nThe striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests\, cascading waterfalls\, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum\, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art\, nature\, and community. \nThis collection highlights the vistas\, people\, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers\, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of wildlife\, delicate florals\, and nature’s hidden wonders\, each photograph offers a unique perspective on the connections that shape our world. \nExperience their work through August 23\, and if a particular piece speaks to you\, you can bid on it to take a piece of the Northwoods home! \nFree Event \nHistoric Depot Museum \n150 N Lowell St. Ironwood\, MI 49938 \n08/01/2025 – 08/23/2025
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SUMMARY:PWPL presents: Costume Swap Donations
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 4\, 2025 – Friday September 19\, 2025.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Teen Zone and Youth Services.  \nPWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday\, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge.  \nNo donation needed to attend the swap.  \nFor more information or to check the status of this program\, call (906) 226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
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LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
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SUMMARY:Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: Gemini Moon
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 19th at 4pm\, the Gemini Moon band will be at the library to perform! Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies\, as well as fresh interpretations of classic and modern covers. The group is influenced by 90s alternative and 60s/70s classic rock\, as well as blues\, pop\, and folk from all eras. The band’s original songs feature themes of love\, hope\, and courage among others. Gemini Moon blend these influences together into a playful\, loving\, and family-friendly musical space with balanced tones and mindful volume.
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SUMMARY:Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda & Minutes 08.19.25
DESCRIPTION:Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda & Minutes 08.19.25\n  \nTuesday\, August 19\, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. \nRoom 231\, Henry A. Skewis Annex\, Marquette\, Michigan 49855 \n\nCALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN DEROCHA\n• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL\nAPPROVAL OF AGENDA\nAPPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:\n• Regular Meeting Minutes held on August 5\, 2025\nPROCLAMATIONS\, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS\nPUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person)\nREVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS:\nBiweekly Payroll for the period ending August 2\, 2025 was $869\,111.80.\n• Check #233672\, dated 8/8/2025\, for $1\,898.58 ~ Payable to Alger-Delta Co-Op Electric.\nPUBLIC HEARINGS\nPRIVILEGED COMMENT\nINFORMATIONAL ITEMS\nACTIONITEMS:\n\nSignatory for Remonumentation Grant Recommendation\nUS Turbine\, Building 732 Lease\nConcrete Floor Replacement in Hangar 663 Recommendation\nOpioid Settlement Resolution – P u r d u e & Sackler\nOpioid Settlement Resolution – Generic Manufacturers\n\n\nLATE ADDITIONS:\n\n–\n\n\nPUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per person)\nCOMMISSIONERS COMMENTS\, STAFF COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS\nCLOSED SESSION\nADJOURNMENT\n\n  \nBoard of Commissioners County of Marquette July 15\, 2025 \nMinutes are Subject to Correction and Approval \nREGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 5\, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. – COMMISSIONERS ROOM 231\, HENRY A. SKEWIS ANNEX\, MARQUETTE\, MI 49855. \n  \n\n\n\nCALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRPERSON JOSEPH DEROCHA AT 6:00 P.M.\n• Pledge of Allegiance\n• Roll Call: Present: Comm. Adamini\, Comm. LaLonde\, Comm. Nordeen\, Comm. Alholm and Chairperson Derocha. Absent and Excused: Comm. DePetro\nAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve the agenda with the following addition: 8d) Sheriff’s Department Statistics. Second by Comm. Alholm. Motion adopted. (5-0)\nAPPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on July 15\, 2025 as presented. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting held on July 15\, 2025 as presented. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\n\n\nPROCLAMATION\, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS\n\n\n\n\nPUBLIC COMMENT:\nTom Noren\, Chocolay Township Resident voiced his support of the Marquette County Conservation District (MCCD) and encouraged Marquette County to lend financial support.\nWith no further public comment to come before the board this portion of the meeting is concluded.\nREVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS:\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve total expenditures paid via check and EFT for the period July 10\, 2025 through July31\, 2025 was $2\,261\,953.53 (This amount does not include check payable to Alger-Delta Co-Op Electric); and Biweekly Payroll for the period ending July 19\, 2025 was $869\,705.26. Second by Comm. Adamini. Motion adopted (5-0)\nBoard Action: Comm. LaLonde moved to approve check #233272 dated 7/18/2025\, for the amount of $1\,546.49 payable ~ Alger-Delta Co-Op Electric. Second by Comm. Nordeen. Motion adopted (4-0) Abstained: Comm. Alholm.\n\n\n\n\nPUBLIC HEARING\n\n\nPRIVILEGED COMMENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarquette County Treasurer’s Report\, submitted by Jackie Solomon\, The County Treasurer is required by MCL 129.96 to submit a report to the County Board of Commissioners concerning the investment of surplus funds on a quarterly basis. The Michigan CLASS investment pool remains the main investment that is being used to satisfy liquidity needs. The Road Commission has transitioned from using an ICS (insured cash sweep) account to utilizing Michigan CLASS to satisfy their liquidity needs. A “ladder” of investments of varying maturities continues to be maintained to provide stable returns over the long term as rates fluctuate.\nMQT County Conservation District -Current Operations & Budget\, Jeff Chiodi\, Chair\, was present to explain the summary of services provided to Marquette County. Currently the MCCD is funded by state & federal grants\, and faces instability and possible reduction in force due to the loss of federal grants\, which will minimize the ability to assist Marquette County Residents. They are looking for $75\,000 in funding from MQT Co. to secure a director position which is unfunded. Due date to have budget set is October 1\, 2025.\nAnderson\, Tackman & Co. Audit Report\, Mike Grentz\, accountant\, was present to discuss the audit report for year ending December 31\, 2024. He emphasized the OPEB financial section along with the MERS Pension Fund and answered questions from Commissioners. Overall the county is doing a good job setting and staying within budget during uncertain times. For a full copy of the Audit Report please contact Administrator’s Office.\nSheriff’s Department Statistics\, Undersheriff Lowell Larson was here to update the board on the statistics for July 2025. Corrections: Average Daily Population 85; Law Enforcement: Calls for Service=339; Case Reports=55; Crashes=32; Civil Papers Served=144; Civil Papers Received-171; Special Operations: Personal Injury Crashes=3; Water/Ice Rescue-2; Structure Fires=2; Missing Person=1; Distressed Person=1; Public Assists=1; Front Office: Handguns=146; Warrants Entered=57; Protective Orders Entered=25; Sex Offenders Verified=17; Background Requests=61\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINFORMATIONAL ITEMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Wildfire Protection Plan Community Meetings\nThe Marquette County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) was last updated in 2014. The Planning Division secured grant funding from the Michigan DNR to bring the plan up to date. At the County Board meeting on April 15th\, Jason Laumann\, Wildland Fire Associates\, was selected to complete the 2025 update. An important step in this update is engaging with the public to understand their concerns and to gather input.\nThe County Board and residents of Marquette County are invited to participate in two upcoming public outreach meetings to help guide the update of the county’s 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The meetings will provide residents\, landowners\, and local officials an opportunity to learn about the CWPP process and share their input on wildfire risks\, community preparedness\, and resource protection priorities.\nThe CWPP is a locally developed\, collaborative plan that identifies wildfire risks to communities and natural resources and outlines strategies to reduce those risks. Updating the plan is essential to enhancing public safety\, improving emergency preparedness\, and maintaining eligibility for state and federal wildfire mitigation funding.\nCommunity outreach meetings will be held at the following times and locations:\nMonday\, August 1 at 7:00 PM ET Jerzi’s 41 Sports Bar 9965 US 41\, Champion\, MI 49814\nTuesday\, August 12 at 7:00 PM ET UPAWS Community Room: 815 S State Highway 553\, Gwinn\, MI 49841\nTermination of Marquette City Parking Lot Lease Agreement the following was sent to Chairman Derocha from Karen Kovacs\, Marquette City manager: In accordance with the terms outlines in the existing lease agreement between Marquette County and the City of Marquette\, this letter serves as the required 60-day written notice to terminate the lease for the designated parking spaces located in the Fire Department parking lot adjacent to 418 S. 3d Street.\nThe City is experiencing increased demand for staff parking and must reassess utilization of the lot to better accommodate municipal operations. As a result\, we find it necessary to discontinue the current arrangement.\nThis termination will become effective on October 1\, 2025. The rent payment due annually will be billed on a pro-rated basis for the period August 1\, 2025 – September 30\, 2025. We appreciate your partnership throughout the duration of the lease and thank you for your cooperation during this transition. Should you have any further questions or require additional clarification\, please do not hesitate to reach out to the City Manager’s Office at manager@marquettemi.gov\nPublic Notice: Tax Increment Financing Plan Amendment the Marquette City Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday\, August 11\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers\, Marquette City Hall\, 300 W. Baraga Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan on the City of Marquette Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan #5.\nThis plan will extend the duration of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Plan #4 to 2025 and will correct property description discrepancies from TIF Plan #4. Limitations to tax capture established by Downtown Development plan #2 remain in place. Additionally\, the Marquette Downtown Development Authority agrees to an annual 5% TIF revenue sharing with the City of Marquette.\nThere are no plans to acquire any project with residences in conjunction with this plan that would require the relocation of families or individuals.\nAct 57 of 2018 provides for the capture of the increased taxes due to investments made by businesses and building owners in Marquette’s downtown district\, which will be reinvested into the district.\nThe City if Marquette Downtown Development Authority Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan #5 is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office in Marquette City Hall\, 300 W. Baraga Ave.\, as well as the Marquette DDA Office\, 337 W. Washington St. All aspects of the TIF Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing.\nPlease contact Tara Laase-McKinney\, Executive Director\, Marquette Downtown Development Authority\, at (906)228-9475 ext. 103\, or tara@downtownmarquette.org if you have questions or would like additional information.\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to accept the informational items as presented. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTION ITEMS:\n\n\nNMU Concessions Agreement\nDuane Duray\, Airport Director of Sawyer Operations spoke regarding the following: Northern Michigan University ( N U ) has served as the concessionaire at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport since November 2013\, stepping in after a nearly three-year period without any concession services. NMU has approached this role not only as a service provider\, but also as a strategic opportunity to promote the University while supporting the Airport’s operations.\nThe current Concession Agreement expired on April 30\, 2025. Under the existing terms\, the County receives no direct revenue from the concessionaire aside from reimbursement for utility usage. This arrangement was originally structured due to the historical difficulty in securing a reliable vendor\, with the priority placed on ensuring the availability of this essential service for airport users.\nAt its July 15th meeting\, the County Board approved renewal of the NMU agreement\, with a modification to reduce the term from two years to one. Upon being informed of this change\, NMU expressed concern and indicated that a one-year agreement would not be feasible for their planning purposes. They noted that they would consider not renewing under those terms.\nIn the spirit of continued collaboration\, NMU has also requested ongoing financial support to sustain concession operations. Following discussions with NMU representatives\, staff recommends that the County contribute $10\,000 annually for the next two years May 1\, 2025 through April 30\, 2027-to support the continued provision of concession services. NMU has maintained a professional and consistent operation\, offering healthy food options\, snacks\, and a variety of university-branded merchandise. Staff is also enthusiastic about the upcoming improvements to the concession space\, particularly the shift to a fully integrated sterile area concession\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve a renewal of the Concession Agreement with Northern Michigan University Dining and Conference Services for continued operation of the airport terminal snack bar\, and authorize an annual contribution of $10\,000 toward operating expenses for the period of May 1\, 2025\, through April 30\, 2027. Second by Comm. Adamini. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nMobile Passenger Mobile Boarding Ramp Recommendation\nDavid Erhart\, Assistant Airport Manager was present to explain the following: Staff is seeking Board consideration to proceed with the purchase of a mobile boarding ramp. On November 19\, 2024 the County board approved funding not to exceed $100\,000 for the purchase of a mobile boarding ramp. The current passenger boarding bridges are slated to be replaced\, but will still be relied upon into the coming year. Should either of the bridges be placed out of service or should an aircraft need to utilize Gate 2\, which is not equipped with a boarding bridge\, a mobile boarding ramp was seen by the board as a necessary back-up in order to prevent interruption to scheduled passenger service.\nIn response to the approved funding\, County staff solicited proposals for a mobile passenger boarding ramp that met FAA requirements for construction quality and accessibility\, with the capability to service the types of aircraft reasonably expected during normal operations. Solicitations were sought through several builders’ exchanges\, MDOT Aeronautics website\, Marquette County website\, and individual direct communications. Only one bid was received: Keith Consolidated Industries\, LLC (KCI) – $96\,442.00\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve KCI’s bid of $96\,442.00 in total for the Mobile Passenger Boarding Ramp project and authorize David Erhart to place an order for the mobile boarding ramp. Second by Comm. Adamini. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nYulista Contracting Services LOI Approval\nDavid Erhart Assistant Airport Manager\, was present to explain the following: Staff is seeking Board consideration to proceed with a short-term lease agreement between the U.S. Army through Yulista Contract Services and the County of Marquette. The U.S. Army through Yulista Contract Services has operated out of Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport for ten winter seasons to conduct known-icing testing on experimental aircraft. During each season\, they have utilized the facilities of Hangar 663 for office space and aircraft and equipment storage and maintenance. Staff has signed a letter of intent for this coming season to provide Hangar 663 once again for their operations.\nLease Particulars:\n• Lease terms – October I\, 2025\, through May 31\, 2026 (end date may vary\, dependent on conditions and operation).\n• Monthly base hangar rent – $10\,862.32 per month.\n• Additional monthly recurring expenses vary with services required for the operation.\n• Note: Some of the miscellaneous expenses reflect services rendered by airport personnel and outside services.\nThese charges may vary due to Lessee requests.\n• Utilities – Reimburse to Marquette County at actual cost plus 15%.\n• Electrical\, telecommunication\, and other miscellaneous upgrades to the facility will be billed on an actual cost plus 15% administrative expense for processing.\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve the terms established in the signed Letter of Intent\, direct Staff to draft a lease between the County of Marquette and Yulista Contracting Services\, LLC\, and authorize Chairman Derocha to execute the lease. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\n21 Quarter Budget Amendments\nKamila Fassbender\, CFO was present to explain the following eight budget amendments for your consideration:\n#14 – GENERAL FUND\nBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – Reversal of the County Commissioners’ compensation approved May 6\, 2025. $37\,300\nMISC & CONTINGENCY – Add funds for Manny Lentine\, Inc. contract approved on June 17\, 2025 at\nCIRCUIT COURT – Add funds for the transcripts pursuant to 2024 PA 226 effective April 2\, 2025 increasing the page rates for transcripts of court proceedings under MCL 600.2543 from $1.75 to $3.75 per original page\, etc. Also\, to add CulT cot. 5 – Tunds Tund for the rancis 60 2 0 03m 1 75 0 53.75 pe funds for the cost of service and support for the BIS Digital Recording System contract. ($31\,500)\nDISTRICT COURT – Reallocate funds for travel due to recently enacted Michigan Continuing Judicial Education rules\, requiring all judges and magistrates to complete a minimum of 24 hours of verified CPE every two years\, with at least 12 of those hours completed through in-person training. ($0) To add funds for the cost of service and support for the BIS Digital Recording System contract. ($15\,500)\nDWI SOBRIETY COURT – Reallocate grant funds. ($0)\nPROBATE COURT – Add funds for the cost of service and support for the BIS Digital Recording System contract. ($5\,100)\nPUBLIC SAFETY/WEIGHMASTER CONTRACT – Add funds for the cost of safety equipment\, offset by received donations. ($0)\nREHABILITATION (JAIL) – Reduction due to revised estimated costs for out-of-county detention housing. $121\,000\nPLANNING/APPROPRIATIONS – Add funds due to Ojibwa Casino March 2025 2% distributions ($0)\n#15 – BROWNFIELD FUND\nTo account for the changes in the administrative services agreement between the Marquette County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and The County\, as approved by the Board on June 17\, 2025. $2\,000\n#16 – AIRPORT STABILIZATION FUND\nTo remove the budget due to the fund closure in FY 2024. ($0)\n#17 – SEARCH & RESCUE\nTo add funds for the purchase of an enclosed trailer funded by the Michigan State ORV grant\, and to reduce the FY 2025 Marine Safety Program Grant per actual award. ($13\,300)\n#18 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND\nTo add funds for the rehab construction costs planned for FY 2025\, using the program income from mortgage lien payoffs generated in prior years. ($113\,600)\n#19 – PROBATE CHILD CARE FUND\nTo account for the award and the use of the Ojibwa Casino I September 2024 2% distribution for the Probation – Truancy program. ($0)\n#20 – PARKS FUND\nTo account for the award and the use of The Ray and Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation grant for the Silver Lead Creek Greenway project\, including demolition\, construction of trail\, branding\, outreach\, programming\, art enhancements\, and a maintenance plan. ($0)\n#21 – AIRPORT FUND\nTo add funds for the projects funded by the marketing and air service minimum revenue grants\, and to add funds for the replacement and installation of the insulated overhead door as approved by the board on April 1S\, 2025\, ($26\,753); and to add funds for a clerical error in worker’s compensation budget ($11\,400).\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve the 2025 second quarter budget amendments as presented. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nPolicy Revisions Recommendation\nKamila Fassbender\, CFO was present to explain the following: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implemented changes to the Uniform Guidance\, 2 CFR 200\, which are effective as of October 1\, 2024 (for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1\, 2024). The Uniform Guidance is a set of federal regulations that govern the administration of federally funded financial assistance awards. The revisions aim to streamline and enhance federal grant management and promote greater efficiency and accountability in the administration of federal funds. To mirror the changes\, I am proposing the following updates to our County policies:\nUniform Guidance Policies and Procedures\n• General Accounting and Financial Management & Annual Audit sections – Single Audit requirements limit raised from $750\,000 to $1\,000\,000\n• Equipment and Real Property Management section – capitalization threshold limit raised from $5\,000 to $10\,000 210 Capital Improvements Program\n• Revise the definition of a capital/fixed asset to “a tangible asset of a long term character that is intended to continue to be held or used\, such as land\, buildings\, machinery\, furniture and other equipment\, title to the County of Marquette\, and having an estimated useful life of three (3) years or greater and a cost of $10\,000 or more.”\nThe pages of each policy with the suggested revised language are attached. The complete policies are available in the Administrator’s office.\nBoard Action: Comm. Alholm moved to Revise the Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures and the Capital Improvements Program Policy as noted. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nMarquette Sawyer Regional Airport Board of Advisors Appointment\nThe purpose of the Marquette Sawyer Regional Board of Advisors is to advise the County relative to the administration\, management\, and strategy of the Airport and to advise the Airport Director with regard to such other programs and strategies that are relative to the Airport as he/she may undertake. The board shall consist of seven (7) members\, appointed by the Marquette County Board of Commissioners; provided that no more than two (2) members may be elected officials. All Board members shall be citizens of the United States and shall have experience in aviation\, business\, accounting\, finance\, marketing\, engineering\, law\, real estate\, economic development\, management\, environmental science\, or other field of value to the operation of the Airport. Full- time paid County employees are not eligible for appointment to the board.\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to appoint Brad Stoddard to serve on the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Board of Advisors. Second by Comm. Adamini. Motion adopted (5-0) g.\n\n\nCivil Council Contract Amendment\, Karl Numinen\, Marquette County Civil Council\nBoard Action: Comm. Nordeen moved to amend the Civil Council contract\, adding Alex Berger as back-up council\, at no cost to the County. Second by Comm. Alholm. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nAdministrator Contract Approval\nBoard action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve the employment agreement between Marquette County and the new County Administrator\, Duane Duray. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)\n\n\nLATE ADDITIONS\n\n\nPUBLIC COMMENT:\n\n\nErin Danes\, MSU Extension\, commented on the success of the newly completed Platt Books\, 750 sold so far.\nWith no further public comment to come before the board this portion of the meeting is concluded.\n\n\nCOMMISSIONER COMMENTS\, STAFF COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS\n• Comm. Adamini felt that the audit report status from Anderson Tackman was wonderful news.\n• Comm. LaLonde was glad to hear from MCCD and Anderson Tackman audit results\n• Comm. Nordeen was happy to see everyone from the MCCD and feels good things are happening in Marquette County!\n• CFO Kami Fassbender thanked the board for being fiscally and financially responsible!\n• Chairperson Derocha thanked Kami for her hard work and positive attitude\, with the tremendous staff and the attention to detail which keeps Marquette County fiscally sound!\n• Comm. Alholm thanked the Administration Department for all the great work\, our CFO Kami Fassbender is doing a fantastic job!\n\n\nCLOSED SESSION\n\n\nADJOURMENT. There being no further business to come before the County Board\, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:17 p.m.\n\n 
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