Conference Rooms D & E - Human Services Building

Lansing, Michigan - 6:00 p.m.

February 2, 2004



The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their rescheduled regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Minter, Nevin and Weatherwax-Grant. Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant arrived at 6:03 p.m.



PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Controller Gerald Ambrose led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and few moments of silence were observed for meditation.



APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Swope to approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2003 regular meeting, the January 2, 2004 organizational meeting, the January 20, 2004 Special meeting - open session and the January 20, 2004 meeting - closed session, with the following correction: the January 2 minutes should reflect the Commissioner Hertel was appointed to the Community Health Center Board. Motion carried.



ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner Hertel announced that there would be a substitute for agenda item #26 - Resolution Opposing Federal Cuts for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The substitute was accepted by the Chair without objection.



Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that there would a substitute for agenda item #34 - Resolution to Authorize Security Equipment Purchases for the Youth Center. The substitute was accepted by the Chair without objection.



Commissioner De Leon requested the addition of a late resolution designating February 7, 2004 as "Black Aids Awareness and Information Day" in Ingham County. This was accepted by the Chair and added as agenda item #38.



Commissioner Hertel requested the addition of a late resolution making appointments to the Board of Health. This was accepted by the Chair and added as agenda item #39.



PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Letter from the State of Michigan - Department of Labor & Economic Growth, regarding per diems for Boundary Commission members. Referred to the County Services Committee.



Resolution from Hillsdale County to request the State Legislature to review the funding process of the judicial court by local county governments. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.



Resolution from Livingston County to oppose House Bill 5145. Received and placed on file.



Letter from Dave Groop, TDS Development, regarding problems with the Drain Commissioner's office. Referred to the County Services Department.



Letter from Kathy and Richard Knechtges regarding Hawk Island County Park. Received and placed on file.

Letter from John Fitch regarding the Board's opposition to House Bill 5180. Received and placed on file.



Letter from the Michigan Supreme Court regarding the Court Equity Fund. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.



Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality, forwarding the Air Quality Division's Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.



Letter from U. S. Senator Carl Levin regarding the USA Patriot Act. Received and placed on file.



Letter from the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department regarding the Ranney Park Master Plan. Referred to the County Services Committee.



Notice of a Public Hearing from the City of Lansing to consider approval of Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #17B - Builders Plumbing & Heating Supply. Referred to the Finance Committee.



Letter from Charles Everett regarding the use of gas tax funds. Referred to the County Services Committee.



Letter from the City of Mason forwarding Notice of a Public Hearing regarding proposed changes to the city's Master Plan. Referred to the County Services Committee.



Letter from the Ingham County Farm Bureau expressing opposition to the City of Mason's plans to build athletic fields adjacent to the Ingham County fairgrounds. Referred to the County Services Committee.



Letter from the City of Lansing - Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development announcing a public hearing to consider the approval of Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #18 - Neogen Corporation. Referred to the Finance Committee.



LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.



CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Thomas to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and substitutes, except 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 37. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin. Items voted on separately are so noted.



COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

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



RESOLUTION HONORING DAVID STEWART GRAFF



RESOLUTION #04-002



WHEREAS, David Stewart Graff is a senior at Williamston High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity tennis team; and



WHEREAS, David was an active participant of the Cub Scouts and joined Boy Scout Troop #63 in 1996 where he has earned 32 merit badges; and



WHEREAS, he became a member of the Order of the Arrow in 1998 and the Brotherhood in 2000, he has served as quartermaster, troop guide, scribe and assistant patrol leader; and



WHEREAS, David has also served as communications chairman, vice chief of program and lodge chief for the Order of the Arrow Lodge #374; and



WHEREAS, his Eagle Project involved digitally archiving back issues of the Williamston Enterprise which he achieved by designing and building a camera stand, photographing the newspapers checking for legibility, organizing by issue and page number and then burning to CD's, David, with the help of his parents spent 17 hours planning the project, and with the help of an additional thirteen fellow scouts and friends spent 120 hours completing the project.



WHEREAS, David 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 David Stewart Graff for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to David 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



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:



RESOLUTION HONORING STAN JORDAN



RESOLUTION #04-003



WHEREAS, Stan Jordan began serving on the Ingham County Fair Board in January of 1996; and



WHEREAS, as a board member, Stan was instrumental in the development of the master plan for the fairgrounds, improvements to the facility, as well as providing guidance for capital improvement projects; and



WHEREAS, Stan served as president and vice-president of the Fair Board, and oversaw the sound system, tractor pull and assisted with the coordination of camping on the fairgrounds; and



WHEREAS, Stan served as a model of decorum and integrity as an officer and member of the Ingham County Fair Board; and



WHEREAS, Stan was always willing to go the extra mile, as a result, the citizens and 4-H youth of Ingham County have greatly benefitted from his efforts and the countless hours he devoted during his tenure on the Ingham County Fair Board.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Stan Jordan for his many years of dedicated service and the commitment he has demonstrated while serving on the Ingham County Fair Board.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners sincerely appreciate the many contributions he has made to the County of Ingham and its citizens and extends its best wishes to Stan for continued success in all his future endeavors.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:



RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD RULES



RESOLUTION #04-004



WHEREAS, current Board Rules provide that the Human Services Committee is to be the Liaison to the Women's Commission; and



WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to assign this responsibility to the County Services Committee, which is also Liaison to the Equal Opportunity Committee and the Youth Commission.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby assigns the liaison committee responsibility for the Women's Commission to the County Services Committee, effective immediately.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate change is to be made to the Board Rules.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20/04



Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Severino to amend the resolution by adding the following: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Women's Commission and the Equal Opportunity Committee be combined. Motion to amend failed, with Commissioners Grebner, Schafer, Severino and Thomas voting yes, all others voting no. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioner Lynch voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin.



The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:



RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE

INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION



RESOLUTION #04-005



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created a Youth Commission to provide an opportunity for youth to become more aware and involved in County Government; and



WHEREAS, the applicant interested in serving on this Committee has been interviewed by the County Services Committee.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:

Matthew Denny, 5130 Killarney Drive, Holt, MI 48842



to a term expiring August 31, 2006.





COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH TRANE GLOBAL CONTROLS AND CONTRACTING, INC.



RESOLUTION #04-006



WHEREAS, Ingham County issued proposals for qualified Energy Services Companies to assist the County in reducing the consumption and related costs of energy and water use in county facilities; and



WHEREAS, as a result of the selection process, TRANE Global Controls and Contracting, Inc (TRANE), was selected as the most qualified vendor; and



WHEREAS, a preliminary analysis of county facilities conducted by TRANE identified a number of improvements, including lighting retrofits, building automation system/temperature control repairs and improvements, which if implemented, would reduce consumption and related costs of energy and water use in county buildings while improving occupant comfort; and



WHEREAS, a preliminary financial analysis conducted by TRANE has concluded that the savings in energy and water usage as a result of such improvements would more than pay for the costs of the improvements over a 10 year period; and



WHEREAS, TRANE has proposed to enter into a Performance Contract in which guaranteed energy savings and operational cost savings are more than sufficient to cover the costs of the improvements over the term of the Contract; and



WHEREAS, the County Controller and the Director of Facilities are recommending that such a contract be authorized.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Performance Contract with TRANE, based on the County's RFP and the proposal by TRANE.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller and County Attorney are authorized to negotiate the Performance Contract, which shall include a guarantee by TRANE as to the amount of energy savings to be accomplished from the improvements made by TRANE.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will have no obligation to authorize TRANE to carry out the improvements, if following the detailed feasibility study, the energy savings guaranteed by TRANE, in conjunction with operational savings identified by TRANE and county staff, are not sufficient to pay the costs of the improvements over a ten year period.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost of the proposed improvements will not exceed $1.7 million.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to negotiate any financing arrangements which may be necessary to make such improvements.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contracts and documents necessary to carry out the improvements or financing arrangements as recommended by the County Controller and recommended as to form by the County Attorney.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20/04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH MUNIS FOR FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE



RESOLUTION #04-007



WHEREAS, it has become necessary to replace the county's integrated financial system because it is no longer supported by the vendor; and



WHEREAS, funds for the project were included in the 2004 Budget, based on the assumption of a five year lease purchase; and

WHEREAS, a selection committee consisting of representatives from central services and end-user departments, with the assistance of Plante & Moran, has evaluated several proposals received in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP); and



WHEREAS, the selection committee is recommending the selection of MUNIS as the preferred vendor; and



WHEREAS, the total cost of purchasing and installing the recommended system is not to exceed $975,000; and



WHEREAS, it is anticipated that financing the acquisition of the system over five years is anticipated.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the replacement of the county's integrated finance and human resource system as recommended by the selection committee and the Controller, at a total cost not to exceed $975,000.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with MUNIS for the purchase, installation, and service of a replacement system as outlined in the RFP issued for this purpose and in the proposal submitted by MUNIS, as further refined and negotiated by the County Controller, County Attorney, and MIS Director, in an amount not exceeding $850,000.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of other necessary equipment, software, and services necessary for the implementation of the MUNIS Finance and HR software, is authorized in accordance with established purchasing procedures, in a total amount not exceeding the difference between the contract with MUNIS and $975,000.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that amendments to the contract with MUNIS are authorized if additional software modifications, training or implementation expenses, or MUNIS furnished hardware is necessary; provided that the total project budget of $975,000 is not exceeded and that such amendments are recommended by the County Controller.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a five year lease purchase agreement is authorized with MUNIS or other financing entity as recommended by the County Controller.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chair 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: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND THE CITY OF EAST LANSING FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AUDITS UNDER THE PERSONAL PROPERTY AUDIT GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY



RESOLUTION #04-008



WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Treasury has established a local unit Grant Program for the review, discovery, and audit of omitted or incorrectly reported personal property; and



WHEREAS, cities, townships, and counties are eligible to submit grant applications for approval to the Michigan Department of Treasury to cover a portion of local costs incurred for duties and activities related to the personal property audit program; and



WHEREAS, Delhi Charter Township and the City of East Lansing applied for and were subsequently approved for grant monies; and



WHEREAS, Delhi Charter Township and the City of East Lansing are requesting that the County partner with them in performing personal property audits under the Grant Program by sharing one half of the cost of contracting to perform the audits; and



WHEREAS, the performance of personal property audits contributes to the uniformity and equity of property assessments within Ingham County.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County enter into agreements with Delhi Charter Township and the City of East Lansing for the performance of personal property audits.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreements shall not exceed $37,675 for Delhi Charter Township and $15,900 for the City of East Lansing.



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



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments to the contingency fund.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas

Nays: Minter Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Lynch to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin.



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



RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPENSATION RANGES AND CLASSIFICATION OF INGHAM HOUSING COMMISSION EMPLOYEES



RESOLUTION #04-009



WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Ingham County Housing Commission have had a long and positive working relationship that has benefitted the residents of Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, a recent Michigan Supreme Court opinion has clarified that in accordance with the Michigan Housing Facilities Act, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners must approve the compensation ranges and classification of Housing Commission employees as established by the Ingham County Housing Commission; and



WHEREAS, as required by the Michigan Housing Facilities Act, the Chairperson for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has recommended to the full Ingham County Board of Commissioners that the current relationship continue and that the County continue to approve the compensation ranges and classifications established by the Housing Commission when it fixes the compensation of its officers and employees; and



WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Ingham County Housing Commission wish to maintain the current positive and productive relationship that exists.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and formally recognizes the current relationship between Ingham County and the Ingham County Housing Commission.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall continue to review and approve the compensation ranges and classifications established by the Housing Commission for Housing Commissioner officers and employees.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current compensation ranges and classifications of the Housing Commission employees are attached.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner De Leon to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Hertel to amend the resolution, as follows: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall continue to review and approve the compensation ranges and ...". Motion to amend carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin. Motion to adopt carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin.

Attachment for Item 20



Classification and Salary Ranges for Ingham County Housing Commission Employees



Classification 2003 Salary Range



Housing Director 49,332-59,213

Maint/CDBG/Inspection 34,330-41,218

Comm. Develp Block Grant Coord. 34,891-41,880

Secretary/Bookkeeper 23,798-28,566

Groundskeeper (PT)* $10.81

Custodian (PT)* $11.25



* Increases are tied to Ingham County TOPS collective bargaining agreement



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



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO 2003 COMPREHENSIVE FUND PROGRAM FOR CARRIAGE LANE APARTMENTS



RESOLUTION #04-010



WHEREAS, Michigan Department of Housing and Urban Development has advised the Ingham County Housing Commission that it is eligible for an additional $18,047 in modernization funding for fiscal year 2003.



WHEREAS, the Housing Commission is recommending that the additional funding be accepted.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract agreement for modernization funding in the amount of $18,047.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract agreement after recommendations by the County Attorney.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Thomas to adopt the resolution with the following correction: the word "moderation" should "modernization." Motion carried, with Commissioner Schafer voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin.



The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2004 BUDGET



RESOLUTION #04-011



WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has, through revenue reprojections and executive order, reduced Ingham County's 2003-2004 revenue sharing distribution from $5,560,600 to $5,196,102, resulting in a projected revenue loss of $364,498; and



WHEREAS, during the 2004 budget process most departments have experienced budget reductions, including position reductions, hiring delays, and decreases to line item budgets below historic spending levels, making further department reductions undesirable at this time; and



WHEREAS, funds are available in the contingency account to cover this revenue loss, leaving a greatly reduced, but still realistic, amount available in the contingency account for the remainder of 2004.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the 2004 Ingham County Budget by decreasing revenue sharing by $364,498 and decreasing the contingency account by a like amount.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller shall monitor implementation of the Governor's December 2003 Executive Order, as well as other issues which may adversely affect the 2004 budget, and shall provide any additional recommendations for adjusting the budget which are deemed necessary to maintain a balanced budget.



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Moved by Commissioner Lynch, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Minter and Nevin.



The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A DIABETES STUDY



RESOLUTION #04-012



WHEREAS, the American College of Physicians (ACP) research study to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of an electronic education module for physicians to improve management of patients with diabetes; and



WHEREAS, Dr. Sugandha Lowhim, Deputy Medical Director is interested in participating, with the intent of improving the Health Department's ability to manage patients with diabetes; and



WHEREAS, the County Attorney has advised that the Health Department may participate only with the authorization of the Board of Commissioners; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Health Department to participate in the ACP study.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Health Department to participate in a research study for diabetes patient management; ACPNet: A Practice-Based Research Network for Internist.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Limited Data Set Agreement, after review by the County Attorney



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



Carried as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TWO JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT-HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION



RESOLUTION #04-013`



WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners established in early 2001 an Early Childhood Consultant-Health job description on the recommendation of the ICEA Professional Job Evaluation Study; and



WHEREAS, the Early Childhood Consultant-Health job description contained descriptions for two different jobs (one serving as Parent Educator in the Public Health Nursing Unit and one serving as an Early Child Care Consultant in the Office for Young Children); and



WHEREAS, several Early Childhood Consultant-Health positions were established in June 2001 through the All Children Connected to Succeed subcontracts with the Ingham Intermediate School District (IISD); and



WHEREAS, there were several previously existing positions in the Office for Young Children that were included in the new Early Childhood Consultant-Health job description, along with the new grant funded positions; and



WHEREAS, the All Children Connected to Succeed grant to the IISD has been eliminated for FY 2003-2004, and County had to lay-off several grant funded employees effective June 30, 2003; and



WHEREAS, at the time of employee notification of lay-off, there was confusion because the two jobs were included in a single job description; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer and the Human Resources Director are recommending that each of the two jobs should be described in a separate job description, with a distinct job title, and whereas the ICEA concurs with the plan to separate the job description.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the separation of the existing Early Childhood Consultant job description into two separate job descriptions, one with the title of "OYC Early Childhood Consultant" and the other with a title of "Parent Educator".



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these two job classifications shall both retain the salary grade level of the existing Early Childhood Consultant: ICEA Professional 05.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the two classifications shall be placed in the same Seniority Group in the existing ICEA Professional Unit Agreement.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the separation of job descriptions shall be effective November 1, 2003 and that the County Attorney is directed to draft a letter of agreement with the ICEA to implement the change.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the letter of agreement prepared by the County Attorney.



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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/8/03



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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/7/03



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DATED JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005



RESOLUTION #04-014



WHEREAS, an agreement was authorized with the Capital Area Transportation Authority for the period ending September 30, 2003; and



WHEREAS, on August 7, 2001, the electorate approved a countywide public transportation millage level of 40/100 (.40) of one mill to be used for the purpose of funding a transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners envisioned that the revenues generated as a result of the millage levy would be turned over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority and used to provide the transportation service; and



WHEREAS, the main contract is authorized effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2005 at which time the millage level approved August 7, 2001 will expire.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) which authorizes the County to pay CATA the expenses incurred for providing a public transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County from revenue generated as a result of the 2001 public transportation millage of 40/100 (.40) of one mill.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the period October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, the County shall reimburse CATA as set forth in the attached Scope of Services.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actual term of the agreement shall be January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2005



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements and documents necessary to implement the above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



EXHIBIT "A"



SCOPE OF SERVICES



For October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004





CATA shall carry out the following activities with respect to small bus transportation primarily serving elderly and handicapped residents of Ingham County:



1. Take all reasonable steps to improve the quality of small bus service primarily serving the elderly and handicapped residents of Ingham County. CATA shall constantly strive to develop methods to provide such services in more cost efficient ways.



2. Manage and operate the small bus system commonly known as CATA Rural Services (CRS), providing a minimum of 79 hours per day of service to the residents of Ingham County who reside outside of the boundaries of the urbanized area. Service shall be provided in conformity with the requirements of the state and federal grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $350,000.00 of the funds received under this agreement shall be used to pay for the actual expenses of operating, administering and marketing CATA Rural Services.



3. Continue to operate service for persons with disabilities, known as CATA SpecTran, providing at a minimum the level of service in effect on October 1, 1988, to residents of Ingham County who reside within the boundaries of the urbanized area and who further qualify for this specialized service, by nature of their mobility-related disabilities. Services shall be provided in conformity with state and federal requirements and grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $2,100,000.00 of the funds received under this Agreement shall be used to pay the actual expenses of operating, administrating and marketing SpecTran.



4. The amount of $63,600.00 shall be retained by the County for the operation of a vehicle used to transport area veterans to VA Hospitals in the region. CATA has no responsibility for this service and does not participate in its operation or funding.



The following introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:



RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FEDERAL CUTS FOR

THE EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP)



RESOLUTION #04-015



WHEREAS, EFNEP has provided nutrition, food safety, and life skills education to vulnerable families with small children since 1969; and



WHEREAS, EFNEP utilizes the research and knowledge base of the state's and nation's land grant university system, and is part of the three-way partnership between federal, state, and local governments; and



WHEREAS, EFNEP has had flat federal funding for 10 years, and more than 95% of funds go to salary and fringe, the majority of that for paraprofessionals providing direct educational programming; and



WHEREAS, nearly 92% of Ingham County EFNEP graduates report making positive changes in eating, and increases in positive practices around resource management and food safety increased 18% and 23% respectively last year; and



WHEREAS, cost benefit studies done in several states have demonstrated that for every $1 invested in EFNEP approximately $10 is saved in health care costs; and



WHEREAS, EFNEP works to empower individuals and families to healthier choices and higher levels of self-sufficiency.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes the recent decrease in funding to EFNEP at the federal level.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the reinstatement of this funding.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs the County Clerk to forward copies of this resolution to Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Mike Rogers.



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FY 2004 CONTRACT

WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION



RESOLUTION #04-016



WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to day care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and



WHEREAS, the Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Association Training Contract has provided financial support for these services for many years under continuing Resolution #92-213; and



WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association is proposing a new Contract for services through 2003-2004; and



WHEREAS, the Health Department's 2004 budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed Contract with the Michigan 4C Association.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a Contract for FY 2003-2004 with the Michigan 4C Association.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 and that the Michigan 4C Association shall reimburse Ingham County up to $108,000 according to the units of service included in the Contract.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Contract after review by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda:



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



RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2004 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND ESTABLISH AN AMERICAN INDIAN OUTREACH WORKER POSITION



RESOLUTION #04-017



WHEREAS, the Health Department administers two foundation grants, which require the engagement of minority populations; and



WHEREAS, the Department contracts with several organizations representing minority populations, including the Greater Lansing African American Health Alliance, the Hmong Family Community, the Lansing Latino Health Alliance and Family and Community Development Services; and



WHEREAS, leaders in the Native American Community have suggested that the Department employ an outreach worker to establish rapport with Native Americans, as a first step to establishing a relationship with that population group; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that an American Indian Outreach Worker position be established in the Health Department and has identified funding to support the position.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the establishment of an American Indian Outreach Worker position, UAW TOPS D, effective February 1, 2004.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department's 2004 budget to recognize $25,200 of additional revenue from the Kellogg and Legacy Foundation grants and from the Federal Government (seven months of $43,200 annual cost).



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE ICEA NURSE PRACTITIONER/CLINIC NURSE UNIT AND TO RECLASSIFY TWO PART TIME POSITIONS IN THE ADULT HEALTH CENTER



RESOLUTION #04-018



WHEREAS, Ingham County operates the Adult Health Center as one of eight health centers in the County and one of three health centers within the Ingham County Human Services Building; and



WHEREAS, the Adult Health Center provides primary care and coordinates comprehensive health care for approximately 2,000 managed care patients enrolled in Medicaid and the Ingham Health Plan, and additionally conducts health examinations for refugees and immigrants and also conducts physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment for approximately 2,500 persons annually with exposure to sexually transmitted illness (STI); and



WHEREAS, the approximately 4,000 annual STI visits are managed by nurses with physicians available for consultation; and



WHEREAS, nurses working in the STI service must participate in specialized training provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and



WHEREAS, the Adult Health Center needs to have additional nurses trained to participate in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted illness; and



WHEREAS, it is possible to meet the needs of the Health Center by broadening the scope of work of a Health Center Nurse position, having the two employees sharing that position participate in the additional CDC training and assigned to participate in the operation of the STI services as necessary.



WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that a Health Center Nurse position be reclassified to Nurse Assessor in order to implement the needed change, and



WHEREAS, the ICEA Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Nurse Unit has been consulted, is supportive and is prepared to sign an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement in order to implement the recommended action.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the ICEA Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Nurse Unit collective bargaining agreement, which will implement the reclassification of the two part-time Health Center Nurse positions in the Adult Health Center (HLHADU019 and HLHADU012) from Health Center Nurse (ICEA Clinic Nurse 01) to Nurse Assessor (ICEA Clinic Nurse 02) effective January 1, 2004.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet 1/26/04



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20//04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE ADOLESCENT DIVERSION PROGRAM



RESOLUTION #04-019



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Michigan State University to operate the Family Court Adolescent Diversion Program from January 1, 2003 to September 30, 2003; and



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved an allocation of $74,943 in General Funds during the 2004 budget process in the 2003/04 Child Care Fund budget to fund this program.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Circuit Court-Family Division entering into a contract with Michigan State University for a total cost of $149,886 to operate the Adolescent Diversion Program from October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004.



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



JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT\FAMILY DIVISION 2003/04 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET



RESOLUTION #04-020

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 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has developed a proposal to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system to assess risk and behavior for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth, which the court believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division request and authorizes the creation of one (1) new Psychologist position effective March 1, 2004 under existing job description and OPEIU contractual salary benefit range.



Court Psychologist (PCP Psychologist) Salary Range: $46,998 - $76,234



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes amending the 2003/04 Child Care Fund contract with an increase of $39,166 in personnel expenses and up to $4,000 for office equipment/furniture with a corresponding increase of revenues from the Juvenile Justice Millage in the amount of $23,583 and from the State Child Care Fund in the amount of $19,583 and further authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments and Position Allocation List amendment in the Circuit Court 2003/04 Child Care Fund Budget.



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



JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/04



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE YOUTH CENTER



RESOLUTION #04-021



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 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has developed a proposal to increase the capacity of the Youth Center to safely detain and treat delinquent and disturbed youth which the court believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal recently approved by the voters; and



WHEREAS, the Youth Center is faced with the need to increase staff coverage; and



WHEREAS, the Youth Center has proposed that four (4) Juvenile Detention Specialist positions and one (1) Shift Supervisor position be added; and two (2) Special Part-Time positions be eliminated; and



WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the staffing additions in the Youth Center.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes amending the 2003/04 Child Care Fund contract with the addition of four (4) Juvenile Detention Specialist positions and one (1) Shift Supervisor position and the elimination of two (2) Special Part-Time positions at the Ingham County Youth Center, with a net increase of $138,744 in personnel expenses with a corresponding increase of revenues from the Juvenile Justice Millage in the amount of $69,372 and from the State Child Care Fund in the amount of $69,372 effective March 1, 2004.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments and Position Allocation List amendments in the Circuit Court 2003/04 Child Care Fund Budget



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



JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/04



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/20/04



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

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 1/21/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:



RESOLUTION HONORING MAUREEN J. DURBIN



RESOLUTION #04-022



WHEREAS, Maureen J. Durbin began her career with Ingham County on May 2nd 1968 in the Secretarial Pool for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Juvenile Division; and



WHEREAS, in September of 1969, she was appointed as a Clerk Steno II in Adoptions for Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, in March of 1970, she was appointed as a Clerk Steno III in Adoptions for Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, in September of 1973, she was appointed as a Secretary to the Director of Children's Services for Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, in December of 1978 she was appointed as a Legal Steno in the Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, in October of 1980 she was appointed as Secretary to the Director of Children's Services for Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, in November of 1986 she was appointed as an Administrative Secretary in the Probate Court; and



WHEREAS, she has worked for four (4) directors, Warren Ritter, Susan Boyd, Shelly Bauer, Nervy Oliver; and



WHEREAS, after thirty-five years and nine months of service Maureen J. Durbin is retiring from her position at the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Juvenile Division.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Maureen J. Durbin for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Juvenile Division and the citizens of Ingham County.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.

JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/04



Adopted as part of the consent agenda.



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



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SECURITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR

THE YOUTH CENTER



RESOLUTION #04-023



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 Youth Center is faced with the need to enhance safety and security of the facility; and



WHEREAS, the Youth Center has proposed that a walk-through metal detector, (2) hand-held detectors and a psychotropic medication cart be purchased; and



WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the purchase of this equipment for the Youth Center.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes amending the Family Court Youth Center budget by increasing revenues and expenses up to $8,250 from the Juvenile Justice Millage for the purchase of: