Commissioner's Room - Courthouse

Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.

April 29, 2003

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Chairperson Lynch. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Nancy Parsons led the Commissioners in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve the Minutes of the April 15, 2003 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner DeLeon reported that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item no. 16 - Resolution to Amend the Current Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Ingham County and Delhi Township. This was accepted by the Chair.

Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant requested the addition of a late resolution honoring the Eastside Neighborhood Organization. This was accepted by the Chair and added as agenda item no. 18.

Commissioner Schafer requested the addition of a late resolution honoring Kyle Stephen Grice. This was accepted by the Chair and added as agenda item no. 19.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Resolution from Cheboygan County urging immediate action on the part of elected officials at the State and Federal level to address the problem of rising costs for health care. Referred to the Human Services Committee.

Resolution from Hillsdale County urging immediate action on the part of elected officials at the State and Federal level to address the problem of rising costs for health care. Referred to the Human Services Committee.

Letter from Rehmann Robson Group regarding the audit of Ingham County's Financial statements for year ending December 31, 2002. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division's pending new source review application report. Received and placed on file.

Letter from the Charter Township of Lansing regarding its Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Note from Jeanette Dart thanking the Board of Commissioners for the resolution in her honor. Received and placed on file.

Letter from Representative Mike Rogers, regarding Keep Our Promise To America's Military Retirees Act (H.R. 58). Received and placed on file.

Resolution from Baraga County, urging State and County officials to contact the United States government about retrieving U.S. Veterans who are buried in France. Referred to the Human Services Committee.

Press release regarding Secretary of State Terri Land's visits to Lansing Downtown and Mason Branch offices. Received and placed on file.

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Tucker from the Youth Development Corporation, presented Jerry Ambrose with a gift of appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the United Way.

Judy Horstman from Mason addressed the Board to speak against the sale of animals to Class B dealers.

Christine Timmon from Lansing addressed the Board on the injunction filed against the Board of Commissioners' regarding the expenditure of money from the Juvenile Justice millage.

Ms. O'Brien from East Lansing addressed the Board to speak against the sale of animals to Class B dealers.

Meredith Reynolds from St. Johns addressed the Board to speak against the sale of animals for research.

Linda Fausey from Lansing addressed the Board to speak against the sale of animals for research.

Sherry Cooper from Okemos addressed the Board to speak against the sale of animals to Class B dealers.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Minter, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 18. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION PLEDGING FULL FAITH AND CREDIT TO DIEHL CONSOLIDATED DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS

RESOLUTION #03-107

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, Michigan, held on the 29^th day of April, 2003, in Mason, Michigan, there were:

PRESENT Commissioners: Celentino, Dedden, DeLeon, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Lynch, Minter, Nevin, Schafer, Schor, Severino; Stid; Swope, Thomas, Weatherwax-Grant

ABSENT:_______None___________________________________________________________

Commissioners: _____________________________________________________________

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner ("the Commissioner") intends to issue Diehl Consolidated Drainage District Bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to Section 275 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended (the "Code"), for drain improvements made within the Diehl Consolidated Drainage District (the "District"); and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has represented to this Board that the Bonds (i) will be issued in a principal amount not greater than $2,600,000.00, (ii) will mature and be payable as to principal on May 1 of each year commencing not later than May 1, 2005, or such other dates as determined by the Commissioner, with the last such payment due not later than May 1, 2026; (iii) will bear interest at a rate not in excess of 7.0% per annum payable on November 1, 2003 and on the first day of each May 1 and November 1 (or such other dates as determined by the Commissioner) thereafter until maturity and (iv) will be subject to optional redemption prior to maturity as determined by the Commissioner; and

WHEREAS, although the principal of and interest on the Bonds will be payable first and primarily from the assessments to be made on property within the District as provided in the Code, the Commissioner has requested that the County support the Bonds with a pledge of its full faith and credits as provided in Section 276 of the Code; and

WHEREAS, this Board finds that pledge of its full faith and credit in support of the Bonds will reduce the cost of providing necessary drain improvements in the District and thereby aid the health, welfare and well being of the people of the County and the State of Michigan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The County pledges its full faith and credit for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and agrees that it will levy each year such ad valorem taxes as shall (taking into account other available amounts) be necessary for the payment of such principal and interest.

2. Any amounts advanced by the County pursuant to the pledge set forth in paragraph 1 above shall be repaid to the County from assessments or reassessments with the District as provided in the Code.

A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Celentino, Dedden, DeLeon, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Lynch, Minter, Nevin, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Stid, Swope, Thomas, Weatherwax-Grant

NAYS: __________None_________________________________________________

ABSTAINING:__________None________________________________________________

THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED.

STATE OF MICHIGAN) SS.

COUNTY OF INGHAM)

The undersigned, begin the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Ingham County, Michigan, certifies that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout and that an original thereof is on file in the records of the County. The undersigned further certifies that the meeting was conducted, and public notice of the meeting was given, pursuant to and in full compliance with Act No. 267, Michigan Public Acts of 1976, as amended, and that minutes were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby.

Dated:___________________________ _____________________________________

Ingham County Clerk

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Nevin

Nays: Severino Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Thomas, Dedden, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimous roll call vote.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH WAYPOINT/BERBEE AND US SIGNAL FOR A WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) AND INTERNET SERVICE

RESOLUTION #03-108

WHEREAS, the current contract with AT&T (now Comcast) for the County's wide area network (WAN), is expiring at the end of this year and an RFP was issued to determine the best way of receiving this service in the future; and

WHEREAS, the MIS Director, the MIS Advisory Committee, the Controller and Purchasing have completed their review of responses to the RFP, and are recommending that the proposal offered by Waypoint in partnership with Berbee for the wide area network and the proposal offered by US Signal for internet service be accepted; and

WHEREAS, accepting these proposals will result in benefits to the County, indeed, having seven times the network bandwidth than from our current service, owning the fiber (which allows more flexibility) having new Cisco network hardware, a preventive maintenance package on the Cisco hardware, spare equipment for disaster preparation, and internet service with the capability of bursting up to 45MB; and

WHEREAS, the County has a master lease agreement in place with Key Municipal Finance; and

WHEREAS, the monthly cost for these proposals is $12,525, which is $1,875 above the current monthly costs; and

WHEREAS, funding for the additional costs in 2003 is available within the telephone/communication fund, and will be incorporated into future budgets.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Waypoint/Berbee for the purchase of dark fiber, Cisco hardware, software and installation services as proposed in their RFP response dated April 1, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $125,693 a year for five years.;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract with Waypoint/Berbee may be extended on a yearly basis for maintenance of the fiber at a cost not to exceed $3,300 a year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with US Signal for internet service at a cost of $26,000 a year for five years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a 5-year lease agreement with Key Municipal Finance, for the wide area network, per their proposal of April 16, 2003, be approved, with the understanding that ownership of the equipment and fiber transfers to the County for $1 at the end of the lease term.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents as recommended by the County Controller and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Minter

Nays: Thomas Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SATELLITE TREASURER'S OFFICE AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE

RESOLUTION #03-109

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has determined that a satellite County Treasurer's Office in Lansing would be beneficial to the residents of Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has stated that operating such an office would be done with the existing staff and budget of the Treasurer's Office; and

WHEREAS, space has been identified on the first floor of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse which could be made suitable; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court, where the potentially suitable space is located, has no objections to the Treasurer utilizing the space as a satellite Treasurer's Office.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the establishment of a satellite Treasurer's Office on the first floor of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, to be operated with the existing staff of the Treasurer's Office and within the existing budget of the County's Treasurer's Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Authority is authorized to spend up to $2,000 from funds appropriated for the Grady Porter Building renovation project to modify this space.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR ACCOMMODATION AUDIT SERVICES THROUGH THE TREASURER'S OFFICE

RESOLUTION #03-110

WHEREAS, resolution 75-131 designates the County Treasurer as the administrator of the accommodation ordinance; and

WHEREAS, resolution 75-131 provides the County Treasurer access to the books and records of facilities as necessary to enable a determination of the correctness of any report filed under the ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Kent County Treasurer has two full time staff persons devoted to accommodation audits; and

WHEREAS, the Kent County Treasurer is able to allocate staff time to provide audit services in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, facility audits will be beneficial to ordinance compliance; and

WHEREAS, the audits can most efficiently be conducted by individuals that specialize in conducting accommodation facilities.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Kent County Treasurer to provide accommodation audit services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of the agreement is not to exceed $25,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $25,000 is authorized to be transferred from the Contingency Account to the Treasurer's Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson, County Clerk and Treasurer are authorized to sign a contract with the Kent County Treasurer upon the recommendation of the County Controller and approval as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Nevin

Nays: Severino Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioners Schafer, Severino, and Nevin voting no, all others voting yes.

The following resolution was introduce by the Finance Committee:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2003 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET

RESOLUTION #03-111

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2003 Budget on October 22, 2002 and has authorized certain amendments since that time, and it is now necessary to make some adjustments as a result of updated revenue and expenditure projections, fund transfers, reappropriations, accounting and contractual changes, errors and omissions, and additional appropriation needs; and

WHEREAS, the Liaison Committees and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed budget adjustments prepared by the Controller's staff and have made adjustments where necessary; and

WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 requires that local units of government maintain a balanced budget and periodically adjust the budget to reflect revised revenue and expenditure levels.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the Controller to make the necessary transfers to adjust revenues and expenditures in the following funds, according to the attached schedules:

2003 BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED

FUND DESCRIPTION 03/25/03 CHANGES BUDGET

101* General Fund $66,692,963 $270,433 $66,963,396

208 Parks 1,883,731 43,500 1,927,231

221 Health 29,179,996 6,135 29,186,131

230 Hotel/Motel 1,900,000 16,740 1,916,740

245 Public Improvement 145,897 483,765 629,662

265 Drug Law Enforcement 5,000 36,017 41,017

285 Justice Training Grant 0 6,327 6,327

292 Family Division Child Care 6,624,659 40,160 6,664,819

508 Parks Enterprise 239,752 13,892 253,644

561 Fair 1,021,619 23,615 1,045,234

636 MIS Fund 2,621,907 48,679 2,670,586

645 Intergovernmental Services 696,295 1,186 697,481

664 Mach. & Equip. Revolving 361,051 114,261 475,312

675 Telephone 928,289 20,853 949,142

* Does not include funds associated with the sale of Ingham Medical Center.

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

GENERAL FUND REVENUES

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

General Fund Revenues

Economic Development Increase revenue budget $81,805 for Michigan Regional Telecommunications Planning Program grant authorized by R02-42.

Cooperative Extension Carry over $11,734 in revenue from Lansing School District as approved in R02-171. Carry over $30,000 in revenue from City of Lansing for Citywide Network Center support per R02-258. Increase transfer from Health Fund $7,964 for Community Voices Grant.

Sheriff Increase insurance proceeds revenue $23,140 from totaled Sheriff vehicles. Proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new vehicles.

Use of Fund Balance Increase use of fund balance $115,790 for various reappropriations.

General Fund Expenditures

Circuit Court Increase budget $21,960 for service agreements for technology equipment at Veterans Memorial Courthouse. These costs were not included in the budget.

Cooperative Extension Reappropriate $11,734 in temporary salaries and supplies from Lansing School District as approved by R02-171. Reappropriate $2,309 in temporary salaries and supplies for Ingham County Youth Commission as approved by R01-283. Reappropriate $35,314 for Citywide Network Center support per R02-258. Reappropriate $1,416 in supplies and travel from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant. Reappropriate $2,584 in supplies for Capital Regional Community Fund anti-smoking grant. Reappropriate $7,964 in temporary salaries, travel and special projects for Community Voices Grant. Reduce various expenses totaling $10,000 in order to restore contractual service budget for horticulturist contract. The 2003 budget recommended that this $10,000 be paid for by the development of a fee structure for this service. As an alterative to this, Cooperative Extension has agreed to reduce its expenses by this amount.

Economic Development Reappropriate $101,914 in unspent funds from Michigan Regional Telecommunications Planning Program grant authorized by R02-42.

Em Ops/HAZMAT Reappropriate $42,427 in unspent HAZMAT contributions from previous years.

Sheriff Reappropriate unspent balance of $1,539 from the Dart Foundation grant as approved by R02-145. Increase vehicle budget $23,140 to replace totaled Sheriff vehicles.

Women's Commission Reappropriate unspent 2002 balance of $3,940.

Contingency Decrease contingency fund $21,960 for unbudgeted Veterans Memorial Courthouse technology service agreements.

Capital Improvements Reappropriate $36,152 for video arraignment project per 2000 CIP budget.

Non-General Fund Adjustments

Parks Increase use of fund balance and decrease parking

F208 revenue, due to revenue overestimate ($30,000). Increase use of fund balance to cover additional cost of office renovation ($13,500).

Health Increase budget to remodel area servicing

F221 Bioterrorism/Public Health Preparedness staff. Project cost totals $19,003. Funding for the project will come from $7,200 in excess funds from remodeling the Children's Special Health Care Services area per R03-17, $5,668 in excess funds from remodeling the administrative unit per the 2003 CIP budget, and a $6,135 increase in state grant revenue to reimburse the County for expenditures related to smallpox vaccination and preparedness activities. The net increase to the Health Fund is $6,135.

Hotel/Motel Reappropriate unspent hotel/motel funds from 2002 CIP

F230 Budget for building repair and maintenance ($11,908) and surfacing and landscaping ($4,832) at Fair.

Public Improvement Reappropriate funds for the following capital improvement

F245 projects: fire alarm system at Jail ($30,000) per 1997 CIP Budget, county-wide floor replacement ($22,539), Jail heater covers ($15,000) and county-wide parking lot repair ($52,889) per 1999 CIP budget, video arraignment project ($50,930) and remodel Youth Center control room ($7,120) per 2000 CIP budget, repair monument at Mason Courthouse ($7,000), replace broken sidewalk ($16,646), Circuit Court file storage project ($12,553), and new stack for Hilliard Building ($35,000) per 2001 CIP budget, replace Mason Courthouse fire alarm system ($30,000), electrical upgrade for picnic shelters ($10,900), token gate at GPB visitor lot ($20,000), stainless steel doors at Jail ($5,000), air conditioning for Jail Chapel/meeting room ($10,000), seal all jail shower floors ($50,000), Youth Center lock and control system ($90,000), carpeting for Willow Plaza ($1,450), Jail ceiling tile replacement ($3,510), replace heating units at Jail ($9,750), and Parks ADA modifications ($3,478) per 2002 CIP budget.

Drug Law Enforcement Reappropriate unspent Sheriff drug forfeiture funds

F265 ($36,017).

Justice Training Grant Reappropriate previous years' unspent Act 302 training

F285 funds. ($6,327)

Family Court Child Care Reappropriate unspent funds from Thoman Foundation

F292 Grant. ($40,160)

Parks Enterprise Reappropriate funds for Hawk Island rental equipment per

F508 2001 CIP budget. ($13,892)

Fair Reappropriate unspent hotel/motel funds from 2002 CIP

F561 Budget for building repair and maintenance ($11,908) and surfacing and landscaping ($4,832). Increase use of retained earnings to purchase new mower ($6,875).

MIS Increase use of fund balance to replace Kellogg Server

F636 ($7,679). Reappropriate funds for fire suppression system per 2002 CIP budget ($41,000).

Intergovernmental Services Increase revenues and expenses to replace PC and monitor

F645 in the Printshop. ($1,186).

Equipment Revolving Increase trade-in revenue and vehicle expense for Parks

F664 ($9,000). Reappropriate unspent Parks CIP funds from 2002 to purchase MIS equipment ($8,002). Increase CIP upgrade funds to purchase a replacement PC and monitor for the Sheriff ($1,126), to cover additional cost of budgeted Circuit Court printer ($100), to cover additional cost of budgeted replacement of 5 PCS and monitors for Animal Control ($593), and replacement of one PC and monitor for Economic Development ($1,186). Reappropriate funding for the following CIP projects: furniture for Treasurer ($2,171), Register of Deeds microfilm conversion ($62,683) and electroseal stamps for Circuit Court ($6,400) per 2002 CIP budget, and dog license software ($23,000) per R02-313.

Telephone Fund Increase telephone fund for Willow Clinic phone upgrade.

F675 ($20,853). This will be added to the upgrade of the overall telephone system as approved by R02-266.

2003 CONTINGENCY

Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Stid to adopt the resolution.

Commissioner Schor questioned the need to transfer funds to the Parks Department; specifically, how the revenue figure was determined and what caused the shortfall. Controller Ambrose responded that the revenue figures were based on the park entry fee being collected every day, rather than only weekends and holidays as the final policy stipulated. The revenue projections had not been adjusted accordingly.

Commissioner Dedden stated that she continues to believe park entry fees are not a dependable revenue source and she hopes the Board will reconsider the parking fee policy.

Commissioner Severino agreed with Commissioner Dedden's statements.

Motion to adopt the resolution carried by unanimous roll call vote.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO CREATE A GRANT FUNDED PROJECT SPECIALIST / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POSITION IN INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION

RESOLUTION #03-112

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension received a Community Voices Project grant from the Ingham County Health Department to support the development of rural healthy community summits and post summit healthy community initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the Community Voices project supports several of the County's long-term objectives, including accessible health care, environmental preservation, economic development and youth development; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Human Resources Department has evaluated and classified this proposed grant position as a Project Specialist / Community Development at a grade level of PRO05; and

WHEREAS, the ICEA is in agreement with this evaluation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that contingent on the availability of funds provided through the above mentioned Community Voices grant, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the establishment of a Project Specialist/Community Development position within Ingham County MSU Extension at a wage and fringe cost of $47,869.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this position is end-dated on or before, February 28, 2004 and that all operating and employment costs associated with this position must be provided through the grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that LeRoy Harvey be changed from temporary to regular status and continue serving in this grant funded position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County MSU Extension 2003 budget in accordance with this resolution.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Swope Approved 4/21/03

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION #03-113

WHEREAS, the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission entered into an Agreement on the 18^th day of December 1996 between the Counties of Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee and Shiawassee Counties; and

WHEREAS, an amendment to this Agreement may be proposed in writing by the Commission; and

WHEREAS, this Agreement may be amended only by the mutual agreement of the contracting Counties pursuant to resolution authorized by each of the County Boards of Commissioners and entered into in writing; and

WHEREAS, any of the parties to the Agreement may withdraw from participation in the Commission upon giving ninety (90) days prior notice to the other participating units; and

WHEREAS, Shiawassee County has provided such notice to the other participating units; and

WHEREAS, the disposition of any assets and liabilities of the Commission as to the withdrawing governmental unit have been mutually agreed upon and dispersed; and

WHEREAS, the remaining governmental units shall, by mutual agreement, determine the number and distribution of members of the Commission and Advisory Council, and shall execute an amendment to this Agreement reflecting such agreement which includes the following:

The membership of the Commission and the Advisory Council shall remain unchanged except for the elimination of one (1) member appointed to the Commission by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Shiawassee and two (2) members appointed to the Advisory Council by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Shiawassee.

WHEREAS, the Counties of Ionia and Newaygo have adopted resolutions indicating their desire to enter into an Agreement with the counties participating in the Intercounty Agreement for the creation of the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission for the provision of coordinating functions for substance abuse services; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is in agreement with Ionia and Newaygo counties participating in the Intercounty Agreement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Intercounty Agreement for the creation of the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission shall be amended to include the counties of Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ionia, Ingham, Jackson, Newaygo and Lenawee Counties, and that the number and distribution of members of the Commission shall reflect the membership of the Commission and the Advisory Council shall remain unchanged except for the elimination of one (1) member appointed to the Commission by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Shiawassee and two (2) members appointed to the Advisory Council by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Shiawassee and the addition of one (1) member appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ionia and one (1) member appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Newaygo for two (2) year terms to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and shall become effective October 1, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chair and County Clerk to sign any and all amendment agreements consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by Corporate Counsel provided all participating Counties have ratified the amendment, the amending document has been signed by their authorized representatives, the amendment has been approved by the Governor and Director of Community Health, and the amendment has been filed with the Michigan Secretary of State and the County Clerk of each participating County.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Swope Approved 4/21/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE

RESOLUTION #03-114

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has the authority to establish and adjust fees for services provided through the Ingham County Health Department; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that some of the fees be adjusted in the Fee Schedule in order to maximize revenue from third-party payers.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the following adjustments to the Health Department's Fee Schedules effective October 1, 2002

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino

Nays: Severino Absent: Hertel, Swope Approved 4/21/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioner Severino voting no, all others voting yes.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO RECLASSIFY A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II POSITION TO A CHARGE NURSE

RESOLUTION #03-115

WHEREAS, the Health Department has a vacant Public Health Nurse II position which had been assigned to provide support services to the Stockbridge/Leslie Community Health Centers; and

WHEREAS, the Stockbridge/Leslie Community Health Center Administrator and the Deputy Director of Health Services have determined that the appropriate classification for the position is a Charge Nurse; and

WHEREAS, the salary grade for these two positions are identical; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners reclassify position HLHSAT006 from Public Health Nurse II to Charge Nurse, with the intent that the position be filled from within the existing workforce, if possible.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reclassification of Position HLHSAT006 from Public Health Nurse II to Charge Nurse.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this change shall be effective May 1, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Department and the Health Department are authorized to conduct an open competitive process within the existing work force and to appoint a qualified candidate from nurses currently employed by the County.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Swope Approved 4/21/03

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 4/22/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE THE MANDATORY PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF

MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN NEEDING FOSTER CARE DEPENDING ON FIA CASEWORKER RATIO

RESOLUTION #03-116

WHEREAS, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for FIA inserted language in the proposed Fiscal Year 2004 budget that mandates private placement of foster care if FIA's caseworker ratio is greater than 20:1 in a county; and

WHEREAS, this mirrors language in the current year's budget bill except the current year language also contains a provision not included in the new language that this mandate is voided if it is not in the best interest of the child or a private placement is not available; and

WHEREAS, the historical practice throughout the state has been for the FIA to use its discretion to place children in purchased care, with the primary consideration being the best interests of the child; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County, like many counties throughout the State of Michigan, has experienced significant increases in foster care expenditures following the implementation of this policy directive to reduce caseload ratios to 20:1 and other changes in state law; and

WHEREAS, private placement agencies license requirements allow for a 30:1 caseload ratio; and

WHEREAS, greater flexibility to act in the best interests of the child is afforded to local FIA workers by not including this language as proposed by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for FIA.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges our legislators to preserve the ability of the FIA to act in the best interests of the child and to oppose the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for FIA proposed language in the Fiscal Year 2004 budget that mandates private placement of foster care if FIA's caseworker ratio is greater than 20:1 in a county.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor, the Ingham County Legislative Delegation, the State and County FIA Offices and Michigan Association of Counties.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino

Nays: Severino Absent: Hertel, Swope Approved 4/21/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioners Severino and Nevin voting no, all other voting yes.

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

SERVICES BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND DELHI TOWNSHIP

RESOLUTION #03-117

WHEREAS, Delhi Township has agreed to add a half-time clerical position to the current contingent of employees assigned to the Sheriff's Office in Delhi Township; and

WHEREAS, adding the half-time clerical position is a recognition of the increased clerical work load; and

WHEREAS, adding the half-time clerical position will eliminate the need for the temporary clerical budget.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Amendment to the 2001 - 2004 Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, the County of Ingham and the Charter Township of Delhi to add the half-time clerical position, eliminate the temporary clerical budget and to provide for fiscal year 2003 revised net budget of $1,904,137 and FY 2004 revised net budget of $1,965,265.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson, the County Clerk, and the Sheriff to sign any and all amendment agreements consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by Corporate Counsel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 2003 budget.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Grebner, Stid, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Schor , Schafer Approved 4/17/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH (CCJR), THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, TO EVALUATE THE INGHAM COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM

RESOLUTION #03-118

WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002 for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County's capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and Circuit Court determined that a Juvenile Justice Advisor was necessary to provide a Juvenile Corrections System assessment to determine what types of services are most needed within Ingham County to adequately provide services to youth that have come in contact with the Family Division of Circuit Court and provide public safety to the County; and

WHEREAS, the Juvenile Justice Advisor Interview Committee developed and advertised a Request for Qualifications, received Statements of Qualifications, and interviewed three of the organizations responding; and

WHEREAS, the Juvenile Justice Advisor Interview Committee is recommending the Center for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR), The University of Cincinnati, to evaluate the Ingham County Juvenile Corrections System as the Ingham County Juvenile Justice Advisor.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with The Center for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR), The University of Cincinnati, to evaluate the Ingham County Juvenile Corrections System as the Ingham County Juvenile Justice Advisor as outlined in their attached proposal at a cost not to exceed $55,799 for the time period of May 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds will come from the Juvenile Millage budget.

JUDICIARY: Yeas: Stid, Thomas, Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 4/17/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/23/03

Moved by Commissioner Stid, supported by Commissioner DeLeon to adopt the resolution. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioner Schafer voting no, all others voting yes.

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Tina Weatherwax-Grant:

RESOLUTION HONORING THE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION

RESOLUTION #03-119

WHEREAS, thirty years ago, Lansing's Eastside was a tired old neighborhood with a grim future, public properties -- the schools, parks, streets -- were poorly maintained, the grass in public areas went unmowed, and packs of dogs roamed the street; and

WHEREAS, while many had given up on the Eastside, the neighborhood never gave up on itself and in the spring of 1973, a group of 40 residents formed the Eastside Neighborhood Organization (ENO) with a bold agenda: clean up the mess, increase the rate of home ownership, push back the crime rate, improve the schools, and control the traffic that raced through the neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, in a time of bitter division at the national level, with cultural and real wars, ENO rallied around its commonality -- a love for the neighborhood -- and change began, the first meetings were held in the old cafeteria at Resurrection with a diverse array of those in attendance, all respecting one another's concern and interest in the neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, the defining moment of ENO came with the flood of 1974, as bureaucrats debated their responsibilities, the neighborhood began helping one another, the ENO canvassed the damage, recruited and coordinated volunteers, cut through the red tape to get necessary assistance, and cleaned, scrubbed and sanitized homes so owners could get on with their lives, the lessons learned still form the philosophy behind the ENO today; and

WHEREAS, the leaders of this organization brought little experience but left giving so much, the first President, Elwood Batdorf, was a tool and die man; the second president, Jean McDonald, was a school teacher; and the third, Karen Gierman, a housewife; Rick Kibbey has been involved with ENO for its entire 30 years and also served his time as president; the current president, Nancy Parsons, is serving her third term; and

WHEREAS, today, ENO is arguably Lansing's most active neighborhood organization, members work closely with their elected officials to successfully bring needed improvements, their successes include a neighborhood garden, biannual newspaper, schools and zoning committees and an annual "souper" fundraiser, in addition, 16 local neighborhood associations are now represented on the Eastside.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognize the Eastside Neighborhood Organization for its outstanding accomplishments over the past 30 years and wishes it equal success in its next 30 years.

SS/Tina Weatherwax-Grant

Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Randy Schafer:

RESOLUTION HONORING KYLE STEPHEN GRICE

RESOLUTION #03-120

WHEREAS, Kyle Stephen Grice is a freshman at Lansing Christian High School where he plays the clarinet in the high school band and plans to attend College upon graduation with hopes of becoming attorney; and

WHEREAS, Kyle attends the West Locke Wesleyan church in Williamston where he has served on the Youth Board, he has also served as the co-captain of his USSF soccer team and enjoys skiing, basketball, baseball and golf; and.

WHEREAS, he joined the Boys Scouts in 1999 and has earned 35 merit badges and has held the positions of treasurer, assistant patrol leader, scribe and patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, Kyle earned his World Conservation award in 2001 and became a member of the Order of the Arrow in 2002, he has also served as a counselor-in-training at Northwoods Scout Reservation in 2002; and

WHEREAS, his eagle project was constructing a brick walkway on two sides of a pavilion previously built for another Eagle Scout project, along with seeding and landscaping the other two sides, Kyle's brick walkway and landscaping are the second part of a three-part Eagle Project in memory of his grandfather, Harold Harshbarger; and

WHEREAS, he spent 10 hours planning this project and 20 ½ hours carrying out the project, 21 fellow scouts, family members and friends spent a total of 162 ½ hours working with Kyle to complete this project; and

WHEREAS, Kyle has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulate Kyle Stephen Grice for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extend its sincere appreciation to Kyle for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.

SS/ Randy Schafer

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Christine Timmon from Lansing addressed the Board regarding the Juvenile Justice millage.

Al Crow from East Lansing addressed the Board regarding volunteers at Animal Control.

Ms. O'Brien from East Lansing addressed the Board regarding the sale of animals for research.

Judy Hortsman from Mason addressed the Board regarding her unanswered offer to volunteer at the Animal Shelter.

Meredith Reynolds from St. Johns addressed the Board to offer of her services on committee to address the issues at Animal Control.

Bruce Hansen from Lansing addressed the Board regarding the sale of animals for research.

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Schor reminded everyone that 4/29/03 is Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Commissioner Stid announced that the Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for May 2, 2003 has been cancelled.

Commissioner DeLeon announced that the Law Enforcement Committee meeting scheduled on May 1, 2003 has been cancelled.

CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:

Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $17,675,312.44. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

CALVIN LYNCH, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk