2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners December 11, 2001
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Fish made the following appointments:
Commission on Aging - Jeanne Swank, District #10 (term expires 4-
1-04)
East Central MI Planning & Development (terms expire 12-31-04)
County - Michael Hanley, Doug Bishop
Planning Commission (terms expire 12-31-04)
Seymour Geiersbach, Douglas Bishop, John Leachman
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR
Chairman Fish thanked Chief Circuit Judge Leopold Borrello for his
willingness to help balance the County Budget. At this day's
session, the Board approved a reorganization of the Circuit Court
Office after the resignation of the Deputy Court Administrator.
The estimated savings is $56,900. Other county departments were
encouraged to follow the Court's example to avoid layoffs next
year.
Chairman Fish called on Judge Borrello who commented how the
commissioners and courts have always worked together and he hoped
this would continue. He gave assurances that the reorganization
will not result in diminished services of the court.
Chairman Fish thanked elected officials, department heads and
staff for working with him the last three years. He looked
forward to seeing everyone next year and wished everyone a very
Merry Christmas.
COMMISSIONERS' AUDIENCES
Commissioner Smith joined Chairman Fish in thanking officials and
staff. She commended the Chairman for being such a unifying
force, for showing strong leadership, and for always listening to
each commissioner. "You've done an excellent job."
Commissioner Collison congratulated Chairman Fish and his wife
Marty, who was in the audience, on their recent marriage. She
echoed Commissioner Smith in her comments about Chairman Fish, and
stated "We all value you."
Following are the laudatory comments given to Chairman Fish, on
behalf of the Board and read into the minutes by Commissioner
Jeanine Collison:
December 11, 2001
Robert Fish, Chair
Saginaw County Board of Commissioners
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