Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
February 10, 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 7:35 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson De Leon. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Chairperson Celentino and Commissioner Nevin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Melissa Sortman of the MEA led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Stid, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the Minutes of the February 2, 2004 meeting, as written. Motion carried.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schor requested the inclusion of a substitute resolution for agenda item 36 - Resolution to Amend the Policy to Charge Municipalities for the Medical Costs of Certain Inmates at the Ingham County Jail. This was accepted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from the Tri-county Metro Narcotics Squad requesting inclusion in the purchase of radio equipment. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter from the State of Michigan, Office of Drug Control Policy, regarding a revision to the Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency Designation of the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Resolution to Ottawa County in support of submission to the electorate of the proposal to amend the state constitution. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Isabella County opposing the elimination of funding for MSU Extension. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County opposing collection of state minimum fees. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County in support of landfill surcharges. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Tri-county Emergency Medical Control Authority requesting consideration to incorporate EMS Unit to Hospital communications capability into the Ingham county radio system project. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter from Gateway Community Services questioning their eligibility for funding under the Juvenile Millage Authorization. Referred the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Development and Neighborhood Development, announcing a public hearing regarding a request by Neogen Corporation to create a Lansing Industrial Development District in Lansing. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Capital Region Community Foundation regarding the Next Generation Model Trial Courts Grant. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from Lansing/Mason Ambulance Service requesting inclusion in the upgraded communications system for police, fire and EMS. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter from Dick and Connie Cowan urging the Board to not convert the land next to the fairgrounds into a soccer field. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Report on the Examination of the Ingham Conservation District Agreed upon Procedures from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Referred to the County Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and substitutes, except item #26. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Celentino and Nevin. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Celentino and Nevin. Items voted on separately are so noted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "BLACK HISTORY/CULTURAL
DIVERSITY MONTH" IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #04-029
WHEREAS, each February "National African American History Month" also known as "Black History Month" is
observed to celebrate and honor the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our
economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS, in 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson founded The Association for the Study of Negro Life and
History and through that Association, he began pressing for the establishment of Negro History Week as a way to
bring national attention to the accomplishments of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson's dream became a reality in 1926, he chose the second week of February for the
observance because of its proximity to the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals
whom Dr. Woodson felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1970's the event was called Black History Week, and in 1976, the Association succeeded
in expanding the observance, which then became Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation comprised of citizens from various ethnic groups and cultures;
and
WHEREAS, it is important to promote a greater awareness of the history and culture of all ethnic groups across our country.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the month of February as "Black History/Cultural Diversity Month" in Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RESTORATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE SCULPTURE "THIS EQUALS THAT"
RESOLUTION #04-030
WHEREAS, In the late 70's, a special Arts Commission was charged with implementing a beautification project on the Capitol Plaza; and
WHEREAS, after seeing hundreds of potential projects, the Commission chose a project design by environmental artist Michael Heizer; and
WHEREAS, at a cost of $540,000, Michael Heizer's sculpture "This Equals That" was located on the Capitol Plaza, and was dedicated to the people of Michigan on September 25, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the sculpture has been praised by art critics as a clever geometric concept showing one full circle, two half, four quarters, and eight eighths; and
WHEREAS, the sculpture, which became discolored and in need of maintenance, was disassembled and removed and is being stored; and
WHEREAS, an effort is underway to have it restored in permanent surface material such as cor-ten steel, plate copper, or aluminum alloy, and located on a well-wrought plaza in downtown Lansing across from Oldsmobile Park.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the restoration of the sculpture "This Equals That."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the restored structure be placed in a suitable location within the City of Lansing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution and a letter of support will be forwarded to the Governor on behalf of the citizens of Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino
Nays: Nevin Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 31, 2004 AS "CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY"
IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #04-031
WHEREAS, the late Cesar E. Chavez developed and lived by a unique blend of values, philosophy and styles, including dedication to non-violence, volunteerism, public action, education of heart, solidarity/unity, respect for all cultures, religions and lifestyles, some of the same values his heroes Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi lived by; and
WHEREAS, a second-generation American, Cesar was born on March 31, 1927, near his family's farm in Yuma, Arizona, at the age of 10, his family became migrant farm workers after losing their farm in the Great Depression, throughout his youth and into his adulthood, Cesar migrated across the southwest laboring in the fields and vineyards where he was exposed to the hardships and injustices of farm worker life; and
WHEREAS, Cesar joined the US Navy in 1946, and served in the Western Pacific in the aftermath of World War, his life as a community organizer began in 1952 when he joined the Community Service Organization (CSO), a prominent Latino civil rights group where he coordinated voter registration drives and conducted campaigns against racial and economic discrimination primarily in urban areas, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, he served as the national director; and
WHEREAS, his dream was to create an organization to protect and serve farm workers, whose poverty and disenfranchisement he had shared, in 1962, Cesar resigned from the CSO, to found the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America; and
WHEREAS, for more than three decades Cesar led the first successful farm workers union in American history, achieving dignity, respect, fair wages, medical coverage, pension benefits, and humane living conditions, as well as countless other rights and protections for hundreds of thousands of farm workers; and
WHEREAS, he led successful strikes and boycotts that resulted in the first industry-wide labor contracts in the history of American agriculture, the efforts of his union brought about the passage of the groundbreaking 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act to protect farm workers, the only law in the nation that protects the farm workers' right to unionize; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1993, Cesar Chavez, a true American hero, died of natural causes in San Luis, Arizona shortly before he was scheduled to appear in Lansing.
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2003, Governor Granholm signed legislation establishing March 31 of each year as "Cesar Chavez Day" in Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the memory of Cesar E. Chavez, an extraordinary Mexican-American, Labor Leader and role model, and declares March 31, 2004 as "Cesar E. Chavez Day" in Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INDEPENDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY OF THE INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #04-032
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has created and established the Ingham County Youth commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board has deemed the Ingham County Youth Commission responsible for setting its own guidelines, structure, policies, and bylaws; and
WHEREAS, the Board reserves the right to approve said guidelines, structure, policies, and bylaws; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Youth Commission and its adult advisors have determined that the current attendance policy does not allow for its members to be involved in other activities without jeopardizing their seat on said Youth Commission.
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Youth Commission has developed and amended an independent attendance policy that allows for its members to be active in their communities and schools without jeopardizing their seat on said Youth Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County Youth Commissioners will be allowed no more than three unexcused absences from all meetings that occur during the appointment year (September 1st thru August 31st).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when a member has accumulated a fifth absence, that matter will be examined by the Ingham County Youth Commission's appointed Review Board in conjunction with the adult advisors, and a representative from the County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Review Board of the Ingham County Youth Commission can meet at the Youth Commissioner's discretion to handle disciplinary and absence related issues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for an absence to be considered excused, the Youth Commissioner must contact an Ingham County Youth Commission adult advisor at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting when the expected absence will occur, or on the day of the meeting if possible, in the event of illness or a family emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after a third unexcused absence is accumulated, that member will automatically be removed from the Ingham County Youth Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County Youth Commission Review Board action may result in the automatic resignation of the member.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that attendance records will be reviewed quarterly and when a member has accumulated two unexcused absences or four total absences, they will be sent a letter informing them of their current status and reminding them of the policy.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #04-033
WHEREAS, the business retention calling program contract between the City of Lansing (the City) and the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation (Ingham County EDC) has proven beneficial to both parties in establishing and maintaining contact with members of the business community; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized an extension of the retention program through 2003 by Resolution #03-11; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has requested an amendment to the contract by eliminating the requirement for mid-month reports and improving end-of-month reports by adding summary data requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing EDC has added language to encourage pre-approval of calls made in Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Ingham County EDC have agreed that the maximum expenditure for 2004 by Ingham County EDC shall not exceed $30,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and Economic Development agrees to continue the retention program with the minor changes requested by the Lansing EDC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County EDC will pay the retention specialist $40 per hour for work involved in resolving issues or problems identified through the retention calling program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total reimbursement under this contract will not exceed $30,000 during 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract amendment to accomplish this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments as required by this resolution, and the Board Chair is authorized to sign the contract amendment upon review of the County Attorney as to form.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.
RESOLUTION #04-034
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program in eight counties, including Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham and Oakland; and
WHEREAS, low-income, uninsured women, ages 40 to 49, enrolled in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) are not eligible for screening mammograms since the December 2002 Executive Order reducing expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department submitted a proposal to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support the cost of screening mammograms to BCCCP eligible women; and
WHEREAS, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded two grant contracts to Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, that the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the grant contracts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant contract with the Greater Lansing Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of supporting the cost of screening mammograms for low-income women in Clinton, Gratiot and Ingham Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant contract shall be June 1, 2003 through June 1, 2004 and that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will pay Ingham County up to $7,500 to support the cost of screening mammograms for women in Clinton, Gratiot and Ingham Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant contract with the Detroit Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for the purposes of assuring Oakland County, low-income and uninsured women access to screening mammograms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant contract period shall be for the period September 15, 2003 through September 14, 2004 and that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will pay Ingham County up to $22,500 to support the cost of screening mammograms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department's 2004 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant contracts after
review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
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 KENT HEALTH PLAN AGREEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING CHANGES TO THE HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT BUREAU
RESOLUTION #04-035
WHEREAS, the County has an agreement with the Kent Health Plan whereby the Health Department provides administrative services to support the operation of the Kent Health Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Kent Health Plan Administrator has requested that the agreement be amended to establish an expanded scope of services, additional compensation to Ingham County and to extend the agreement for one additional year; and
WHERE AS, the Health Officer has advised that the funding necessary to support the staffing changes to be derived from the new revenue to be generated through the Administrative Services Agreement and through savings from the staffing changes, and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the contract amendment and implement the staffing changes necessary to support the scope of services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement between Ingham County and Kent Health Plan;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the scope of services required of Ingham County be expanded to include the recovery of health plan funds when payments are made for medical services provided to plan members who become retroactively eligible for Medicaid or are found to be enrolled in another health coverage program or have private insurance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Kent Health Plan shall pay an additional amount of $0.25 (twenty-five cents) per member per month for refund and recovery services and a sum of $25 (Twenty-five dollars) per hour for performing "active redetermination services."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Administrative Services Agreement shall be amended to extend the period from the current October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following staff changes shall be made in the Health Plan Management Bureau effective February 15, 2004:
- The vacant Program Specialist position HLHADM035 (ICEA PRO5) will be eliminated.
- A Billing and Reporting Clerk position (UAW TOPS E) are created.
- A Secretary-Health position (UAW TOPS D) is created.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that MIS is authorized requisition the necessary computer equipment to support the Billing and Report Clerk position
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department's 2004 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
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 AGREEMENT WITH THE
CAPITAL AREA YOUTH ALLIANCE TO PARTNER IN THE
KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT
RESOLUTION #04-036
WHEREAS, a comprehensive community plan for a universal and high-quality early childhood education and care system has been developed by a collaborative group of community agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Kellogg Foundation has awarded the Capital Area Youth Alliance (CAYA) with a multi-year grant to develop several Ingham County initiatives to improve the Ingham County system of early education, care, and support services; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area Youth Alliance has proposed to subcontract with Ingham County for child care provider recruitment, training, and mentoring services from the Ingham County Health Department Office for Young Children.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a subcontract with the Capital Area Youth Alliance, to collaborate on the implementation of the Kellogg Foundation grant to improve early education, care and support services in the community, for the period from March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005, at which time it may be renewed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners establishes a new grant funded full-time OYC Early Childhood Consultant (PRO05) position in the Ingham County Health Department Office for Young Children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Health Department's 2004 budget to increase both revenue and expenditures by $55,630, and that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department's 2004 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE STATUS OF AN
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT POSITION
RESOLUTION #04-037
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children (OYC) provides services under contract to Lansing Community College, Michigan 4C Association, Michigan State University, and other funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the projected revenues from these sources is less than initially anticipated, and that the revised revenues for FY 2003-2004 funding will support an OYC Early Childhood Consultant position at three-quarter time, rather than full-time status; and
WHEREAS, some of the job duties of this Early Childhood Consultant position may be transferred to other OYC Early Childhood Consultants without program disruption; and
WHEREAS, there is no other know sources of funding, and the incumbent is requesting that the position be converted from full-time to three-quarter time; and
WHEREAS, the OYC Director and the Health Officer support the request and recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize the change in status.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the OYC Early Childhood Consultant position HLHOYC009 to be converted from full-time status to three-quarter time status effective February 21, 2004.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Service and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO MAKE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #04-038
WHEREAS, the part-time Lead Poisoning Program Coordinator has resigned; and
WHEREAS, a Disease Control Nurse has been trained to serve as the backup to the Lead Poisoning Program Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the Communicable Disease Control Program Supervisor has proposed that the part-time Lead Poisoning Program Coordinator position be eliminated and that the duties be assumed by the Disease Control Nurses; and
WHEREAS, the three ICEA Units that would be involved with the proposed change have been consulted and are supportive of the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the proposal has no budget implications and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners support and implement the recommendation of the Disease control Supervisor.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the following staffing changes in the Health Department, effective February 15, 2004:
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2003-2004 LICENSING SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
RESOLUTION #04-039
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 State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years through State departments, previously through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Consumer & Industry Services and additionally the Department of Labor and Economic Growth; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services was authorized in Ingham County resolution #02-295 for Office for Young Children services through the State Fiscal Year 2002-2003; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth is now proposing an Agreement for continuing services from the Office for Young Children through the State Fiscal Year 2003-2004;
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed Agreement with the Department of Labor and Economic Growth for Child Day Care Licensing support services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an Agreement for FY2003-2004 with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall extend from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County up to $12,858 for 2003-2004 Fiscal Year expenses related to the scope and units of service included in the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND THE CROSSROADS PROGRAM AT PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES ON THEIR 4TH ANNUAL CROSSROADS MID-WINTER BASKETBALL CLASSIC
RESOLUTION #04-040
WHEREAS, the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association is committed to providing athletic opportunities for Michigan Alternative, Residential and Charter Schools; and
WHEREAS, there are over 28,000 alternative students in the State of Michigan, more than 6% of the entire student population; and
WHEREAS, the motto of the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association is "If You Play, You Win"; and
WHEREAS, the Crossroads Program at Peckham Vocational Industries and the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association are hosting the 4th Annual Crossroads Mid-Winter Basketball Classic on February 12, 2004 at the Capital Centre's Aim High Athletic Facility; and
WHEREAS, the games will be used as tools to "hook" the kids into school, a sense of belonging, build self-esteem, teamwork and promote health interaction between students who may not have had positive experiences in regular education.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the Crossroads Program at Peckham Vocational Industries and the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association on the 4th Annual Crossroads Mid-Winter Basketball Classic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board appreciates the contributions the Crossroads Program and the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association have made and the positive influence they have had on the youth of Ingham County.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Grebner, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Lynch, Stid Approved 1/29/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MILLER BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT EQUIPMENT SHELTERS PURCHASE
RESOLUTION #04-041
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has established a 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services Fund for Management and System Improvements to the County emergency dispatch system; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved the replacement and upgrade of the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department and Project Manager prepared and submitted an RFP for this portion of the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project and Miller Building Systems was selected as the lowest cost fully compliant proposal; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Board is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fund this request from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund for Management and System Improvements and have verified that it meets the standards as established by the Ingham County Emergency Telephone Services Policy.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $254,443 from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services Budget for Management and System Improvements for the "Public Safety Radio Communications System Project Equipment Shelters Purchase" and a contract with Miller Building Systems at a cost not to exceed $254,443 for the time period of February 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments in the 911 Fund as authorized by this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary purchase/contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 1/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (LIGHT BARS)
FROM ALERT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT GROUP, INC.
RESOLUTION #04-042
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. vehicles are in need of overhead emergency light bar equipment; and
WHEREAS, the ALERT Emergency Equipment Group, Inc. has offered to donate two (2) Jet Stream Overhead Light Bar Systems made by Federal Signal with a market value of $400.00 per unit ($800.00 total) to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to accept a donation of two (2) Jet Stream Overhead Light Bar Systems from ALERT Emergency Equipment Group, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Sheriff's Office gratefully acknowledges this donation from ALERT Emergency Equipment Group, Inc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 1/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
TO UTILIZE A STUN GUN FOR CONVERSION INTO EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION #04-043
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office is in need of a stun gun for conversion into equipment, which will be used in the electrostatic collection of fingerprint evidence; and
WHEREAS, modifications to this stun gun can be used for this evidence collection technique; and
WHEREAS, there is one stun gun, approximate value of $100.00 dollars, which was tagged into Evidence at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Quartermaster Section, and is currently earmarked for destruction; and
WHEREAS, the use of this stun gun would eliminate the purchase of a similar stun gun thereby saving Ingham County from the cost of purchasing one.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to utilize a stun gun with an estimated value of one hundred dollars ($100.00) from Evidence in the Quartermaster Section of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 1/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE POLICY TO CHARGE MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE MEDICAL COSTS OF CERTAIN INMATES AT THE INGHAM COUNTY JAIL
RESOLUTION #04-044
WHEREAS, the County Jails Act (MCL 801.4) mandates that counties are responsible for the safekeeping and maintenance of county jail inmates, as needed; and
WHEREAS, under the County Jails Act (MCL 801.4a), counties may charge cities, villages, or townships in district court units other than those of the first or second class, which have jurisdiction over the offense, for the expenses associated with inmates of county jails who are charged with or convicted of violating the respective municipality's ordinances; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution #99-73, the Board of Commissioners has previously adopted a policy whereby municipalities may be responsible for the Medical Costs of Certain Inmates at the Ingham County Jail; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined, it is prudent to adopt a new policy in recognition of the need to have a mechanism to deal with emergency medical situations that can occur during non-business hours.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective July 1, 2004, municipalities shall be responsible for the medical costs of certain inmates at the Ingham County Jail as provided herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that governmental units within Ingham County other than district court units of the first or second class shall be responsible for the medical expenses of certain inmates who are housed at the Ingham County Jail as a result of being charged with or convicted of violating the local ordinances of the respective cities, villages, or townships, as permitted by the County Jails Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy shall apply only to the medical expenses of inmates who are charged with or convicted of violating a municipal ordinance as a primary offense.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following process shall be used to identify the medical conditions covered by this policy and to notify the appropriate courts of the existence of such conditions:
b. During normal business hours, the Sheriff's Office shall notify the appropriate court in writing or by fax of inmates requiring medical attention outside of the County Jail, for other than ongoing medical care, in order that the Court may consider changes to the courts order to release an inmate on their own recognizance or suspend an inmate's sentence until after medical care has been administered.
c. In the event that the Court does not take action within four hours of such written or faxed communication received from the Sheriff's Office during normal business hours, the County shall bill the appropriate municipality as allowed by law for that inmate(s) medical expenses.
d. After normal business hours, the Sheriff's Office will contact the appropriate Court by phone to notify it of the need for an inmate to receive medical attention outside of the County Jail, for other than ongoing medical care. The Ingham County District Courts shall provide an after business hours contact person and telephone number for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to call.
e. In the event that the Court does not take action within eight hours of such phone communication from the Sheriff received after normal business hours, the County shall bill the appropriate municipality as allowed by law for that inmate(s) medical expenses.
f. In either event, if the court does not respond or if the attempts of the Sheriff's Office to contact the court are unsuccessful, the County shall bill the appropriate municipality as allowed by law for that inmate(s) medical expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that medical expenses billed under this policy includes but is not limited to all medical expenses related to drugs, medical supplies, hospital stays, hospital emergency room treatment, emergency dental care, x-rays and other means of diagnosis, surgery, as well as any other form of primary, emergency, specialty, or tertiary medical care that is administered outside of the premises of the County Jail, and in addition, to any expenses associated with the staff, security, and transportation which were made necessary by the provision of medical services for such an inmate will be charged to the municipality; provided however, that it shall not include expenses for medical care administered by a jail nurse or any other health professional, which is administered within the premises of the County Jail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners may consider the waiver of such charges upon request by the Prosecutor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to ensure that a responsible party at the court is personally notified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners requests that the Sheriff's Office also contact the appropriate Police Department so they can provide input to the Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's Office shall, on a monthly basis, provide to the Controller's Office a list of the medical expenses incurred on behalf of such inmates and the Controller shall issue, on a periodic basis, invoices to the municipality responsible for the expenses as provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds the "Policy to Charge Municipalities for the Medical Costs of Certain Inmates at the Ingham County Jail" as established by Resolution # 99-73 effective July 1, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall notify the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing and the Sheriff of the adoption of this resolution and the amended policy.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/29/04
Law Enforcement adopted a different version
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/4/04
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schor to amend the resolution as follows:
Change the fourth "Whereas" paragraph to read: "Whereas, the county has determined, it is prudent to adopt a new policy in recognition of the need to have a mechanism to deal with emergency medical situations that can occur during non-business hours.
Change the third "Be it further resolved" paragraph, item 1 to read: "The Sheriff's Office shall determine if any inmate at the County Jail being housed as a municipal ordinance violator from District Court units other than those of the first or second class has any medical condition other than ongoing medical care which requires the inmate to be treated outside of the County Jail;
Change the third "Be it further resolved" paragraph, item B to read: "During normal business hours, the Sheriff's Office shall notify the appropriate court in writing or by fax of inmates requiring medical attention outside of the County Jail, for other than ongoing medical care, in order that the Court may consider changes to the courts order to release an inmate on their own recognizance or suspend an inmate's sentence until after medical care has been determined.
Change the third "Be it further resolved" paragraph, item D to read: "After normal business hours, the Sheriff's Office will contact the appropriate Court by phone to notify it of the need for an inmate to receive medical attention outside of the County Jail, for other than ongoing medical care. The Ingham County District Courts shall provide an after business hours contact person and telephone number for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to call.
Motion to amend carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Celentino and Nevin. Motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Celentino and Nevin.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Vice-Chairperson De Leon requested confirmation of the appointment of Mark Kieselbach to the Board of Health. Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Celentino and Nevin.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Harrington of Haslett, thanked the Board for adopting the resolution supporting the restoration and replacement of the sculpture "This Equals That."
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant disclosed that she personally knows two of the individuals that were appointed to the Economic Development Corporation at the last meeting. One individual is her husband and the other is her employer's daughter.
Vice-Chairperson De Leon announced that the Annual Cesar Chavez dinner will be held on March 31. Tickets and more information will be available soon.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $52,759.69. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
DEBBIE DE LEON VICE-CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk