Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse

Mason, Michigan - 5:30 p.m.

January 2, 2004

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by Chairperson Lynch. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Dedden and Schor. Commissioner Dedden arrived at 5:38 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Frank Nevin, son of Commissioner John Nevin, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner Schafer requested the addition of a late resolution honoring Andrew James Belanger. This was added as agenda item 6.

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Craig Whitford, Chairperson of the Historical Commission, addressed the Board regarding the framed copy of the Declaration of Independence that now hangs at the back of the Board room.

Ody Norkin, from Okemos Travel, addressed the Board to speak about concerns local travel agencies have regarding the Capital City Airport's website.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Chairperson Lynch opened the floor to accept nominations for the position of Chairperson. Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner De Leon to nominate Commissioner Celentino for the position of Chairperson. There were no other nominations. Motion to elect Victor Celentino to the position of Chairperson carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor. Commissioner Celentino assumed the chair.

Chairperson Celentino opened the floor to accept nominations for the position of Vice Chairperson. Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Lynch to nominate Commissioner De Leon to the position of Vice-Chairperson. There were no other nominations. Motion to elect Debbie De Leon to the position of Vice-Chairperson carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.

Chairperson Celentino opened the floor to accept nominations for the position of Vice Chairperson Pro-tem. Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Minter to nominate Commissioner Schafer to the position of Vice Chairperson Pro-tem. There were no other nominations. Motion to elect Commissioner Schafer to the position of Vice Chairperson Pro-tem carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

Chairperson Celentino requested confirmation of the following committee appointments:

County Services Committee: Chris Swope, Chairperson; Marc Thomas, Vice Chairperson; Debbie De Leon, Curtis Hertel, Mike Severino and John Nevin, members.

Finance Committee: Calvin Lynch, Chairperson; Mark Grebner, Vice Chairperson; Lisa Dedden, Debbie De Leon, Marc Thomas and Tom Minter, members.

Human Services Committee: Curtis Hertel, Chairperson; Lisa Dedden, Vice Chairperson; Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Andy Schor, Mike Severino and John Nevin, members.

Judiciary Committee: Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Chairperson; Dianne Holman, Vice Chairperson; Calvin Lynch, Mark Grebner, Mary Stid and Randy Schafer, members.

Law Enforcement Committee: Andy Schor, Chairperson; Mary Stid, Vice Chairperson; Dianne Holman, Chris Swope, Randy Schafer and Tom Minter, members.

Moved by Commissioner Lynch, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.

Chairperson Celentino requested confirmation of the following other appointments:

Capital Area Health Alliance Calvin Lynch

Capital Area Michigan WORKS! Board Calvin Lynch, Debbie De Leon, Victor Celentino

Capital Area Regional Transportation Study Jared Cypher, Jerry Ambrose (alternate)

Committee (CARTS)

Capital Area Transportation Authority Board Mark Grebner

Capital Region Airport Authority Liaison Calvin Lynch

Community Corrections Advisory Board Calvin Lynch

Community Health Center Board Curtis Hertel, Jr.

Community Services Administration Eric Schertzing

Board of Directors

Convention/Visitors Bureau Mary Stid

Drainage Board Victor Celentino, Calvin Lynch

Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee Victor Celentino

Human Services Advisory Committee Marc Thomas

Ingham County Chapter, Michigan Twps Assn. John Nevin, Mary Stid

Lansing Area Safety Council Tom Minter

Local Emergency Planning Committee Marc Thomas

Michigan Assn for Local Public Health Board Bruce Bragg, Dean Sienko

Ingham Regional Medical Center

Board of Directors Bruce Bragg

Regional Economic Development Team Tina Weatherwax-Grant

Tri-County Aging Consortium Andy Schor, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Calvin Lynch

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Dianne Holman, Calvin Lynch

Tri-County Regional Planning:

Growth Study Committee Andy Schor

Youth Violence Coalition Mary Stid

Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.

Chairperson Celentino announced the following appointments that will continue through 2004:

Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board Mary Stid, Lisa Dedden

Capital Area Rail Council Mark Grebner

Capital Region Airport Authority Victor Celentino

Community Mental Health Authority Chris Swope, Lisa Dedden

Economic Development Corporation

Board of Directors Mary Stid, Calvin Lynch

Environmental Affairs Committee Curtis Hertel, Jr.

Equal Opportunity Committee Debbie De Leon, alternate

Fair Board Mary Stid

Mid South Substance Abuse Commission Debbie De Leon, Tom Minter

Parks Board Dianne Holman, Tina Weatherwax-Grant

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:

RESOLUTION HONORING ANDREW JAMES BELANGER

RESOLUTION #04-001

WHEREAS, Andrew James Belanger is a senior at Williamston High School where he is enrolled in Honors classes, along with his other studies and holds a 3.5 GPA; and

WHEREAS, Andrew has been a member of the varsity tennis team throughout his high school career and has won four medals in tournament play; and

WHEREAS, Andrew was an active participant of the Williamston Cub Scout Pack and joined Boy Scout Troop #63 in 1997 where he has earned 44 merit badges; and

WHEREAS, he is a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and has served in nearly every position within the troop, he currently serves as the Senior Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Ji-Kens Lodge, he serves on the ceremonies team and is the head of the Lodge's dance team; and

WHEREAS, his Eagle Project involved the refurbishment of children's bicycles that could be donated to needy children within the surrounding communities, thirty bicycles were donated to this project, each was thoroughly checked over, cleaned, painted and repaired as needed; Andrew spent 16 hours planning his project and 28 hours on its completion, 28 fellow scouts, friends and family members spent an additional 93 hours assisting in the refurbishment of the bicycles; and

WHEREAS, Andrew 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 congratulates Andrew James Belanger for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Andrew for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.

SS\ Celentino, Dedden, De Leon, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Lynch, Minter, Nevin, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Stid, Swope, Thomas, Weatherwax-Grant

Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Lynch to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant clarified that her position on the Parks Board is not an appointed position.

Commissioner Schafer thanked Commissioner Lynch for his work as Chairperson and offered best wishes to Commissioner Celentino as he fills that position in 2004.

Commissioner Lynch thanked the Board members for all they did in 2003 and offered best wishes to Chairperson Celentino.

Vice Chairperson De Leon thanked the Board for their vote of confidence in electing her to serve as Vice Chairperson and vowed to do her best to fulfill her duties.

Chairperson Celentino thanked the Board for their support . He offered special thanks to outgoing Chairperson Lynch and presented Commissioner Lynch with the gavel he had used while Chairperson. He offered congratulations to Vice Chairperson De Leon and Vice Chairperson Pro-tem Schafer.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Commissioner Lynch, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk