Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
February 24, 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 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Cory Hormus, Holt Adult Education student, 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 Lynch, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 200 4 meeting. Chairperson Celentino noted that was one correction that needed to be made in the body of resolution contained in the minutes, specifically on page 44, the first line should read: "A part-time Nurse Case Manager position, NURS3 (ICEA Public Health Nurse) be established in the Health Plan Management Bureau."
The motion to adopt the minutes carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Hertel requested the addition of late agenda designating March as Parenting Awareness Month. This was accepted by the Chair, without objection from the body, as added as agenda item 30.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Notice of Intent to revise the City of Williamston's Comprehensive Plan. Received and placed on file.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division's Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the State of Michigan, Office of Drug Control Policy regarding 2005 Grant Application availability. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Rehman Robson, Public Accountants, regarding auditing of financial statements for Ingham County. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Family Independence Agency regarding approval for State reimbursement of Child Care Fund expenditures for 2003-2004 Annual Plan and Budget. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from Emma Bailey, fourth grader at Steele Elementary, expressing disapproval of Raynor Park Woods becoming a soccer field. Referred to the County Services Committee.
E-mail from Tom Stanton regarding extending the river trail from Mt. Hope Road to Hawk Island County Park. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from State of Michigan, Department of Transportation regarding a data collection program called MI Travel Counts. Received and placed on file.
Letter fro Ele's Place expressing appreciation to the Board of Commissioners for appropriating funds to Ele's Place for 2004. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Michigan Supreme Court regarding the first quarter disbursement from the court equity fund. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from Doug and Elaine Williams expressing their disapproval of turning the county park woods in a soccer field. Referred to the County Services Committees.
E-mail from Samantha Schultz resigning her position from the ICYC effective after the next meeting. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Thank you note from Commissioner Celentino. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pam Sievers, Executive Director of the Lansing-area Girl Scouts, addressed the Board to thank them for their past and continued contributions to the council.
Grant Smith, Mason, addressed the Board regarding the proposed soccer field near the fairgrounds.
Commissioner Lynch presented an honorary resolution to Robert Schmidt and Mr. Schmidt thanked the Board for its recognition of his program.
PRESENTATION: AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH INSTITUTE PRESENTATION OF BOOK ENTITLED "MANY FACES OF HEALTH IN INGHAM COUNTY":
Former Commissioner Linda Sims, Lanny Johnson and Dr. Carmen Soto of Cristo Rey Community Center presented materials to the Board and addressed the issue of health care to Ingham County's people of color.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 12, 14, 17 and 18. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Lynch left the meeting. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Lynch. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee;
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #01-344 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF MEMBERS SERVING ON THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #04-045
WHEREAS, Resolution #01-344 increased the number of members serving on the Fair Board from nine (9) to ten (10); and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to increase the number of members serving on the Fair Board from ten (10) to eleven (11).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution #01-344 and increases the number of members serving on the Fair Board from ten (10) to eleven (11).
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: Severino, Nevin Absent: None Approved 2/17/04
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Stid to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, will commissioners Minter, Severino, Nevin and Schafer voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Lynch.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY
FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #04-046
WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Ingham County Fair Board; and
WHEREAS, applicants have been interviewed by the County Services Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Darryl Diamond, 376 S. Diamond Road, Mason, 48854
Guillermo Lopez, 1927 Pleasant View Avenue, Lansing, 48910
to serve on the Ingham County Fair Board to terms expiring December 31, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/17/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH"
IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #04-047
WHEREAS, as recently as the 1970's women's history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness, and remains much the same today; and
WHEREAS, in 1978 a group of women established "Women's History Week," which included March 8th as International Women's Day, established in 1908, to ensure that events and celebration would include a multi cultural perspective, recognize the connection between and among all women, and celebrate the important role of women in the paid labor force; and which is now referred to in the United States as National Women's 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 of women's contributions across our country; and
WHEREAS, there are no holidays dedicated to the celebration of women; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, a Presidential Proclamation directed that the month of March become a major national and international celebration for Women's History, and be recognized across the United States as "National Women's History Month."
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the month of March as "Women's History Month" in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board congratulates the Ingham County Women's Commission as they mark their 30th Anniversary on August 13, 2004.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/17/04
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO A GRANT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND APPOINT DOUGLAS A. STOVER AS COUNTY GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE 2004 REMONUMENTATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #04-048
WHEREAS, a grant application was submitted to the Office of Lansing Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth in December 2003, for the sole purpose of receiving funds to implement Ingham County's Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, as requested, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee did consult with and take into account the preferences and needs of local units of government, the Ingham County Road Commission, local surveyors, and area real estate developers in choosing areas in which to work, and the preferences were included in Addendum A in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth has reviewed Ingham County's 2004 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application in the amount of $90,850 and will be forwarding the 2004 Grant Agreement/Contract for execution; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990, a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County appoint a County Grant Administrator.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a grant with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth for the purpose of receiving $90,850 in grant funds for the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Project in the year 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints Douglas A. Stover, Equalization Director, for the related services of County Grant Administrator as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson, County Clerk, and County Grant Administrator have the authority to sign said grant contract documents once Corporation Counsel has approved said contract.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH RONNIE M. LESTER AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND WOLVERINE ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, INC. FOR SERVICES AS MONUMENTATION SURVEYOR FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #04-049
WHEREAS, Acts 345 and 346, P.A. of 1990, states that each County in the State of Michigan shall prepare a County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan was submitted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and approved by the State Survey and Remonumentation Commission on June 24, 1992; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990 a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County obtain and/or contract with a professional surveyor to oversee the activities of the grant project; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company, was selected in 1992 to be the Ingham County Representative and has since been an integral part of the implementation of the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee has gone through a Request for Proposal process to select a qualified surveying company(ies) to conduct the actual research and monumentation field work necessary to accomplish the objectives of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. submitted a proposal to perform all of the monumentation services for 2004; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing Department, with the concurrence of the Remonumentation Committee, that it is in the County's best interest to authorize a contract with Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for services as monumentation surveyor for 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contract with Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company, upon approval of the 2004 Grant Application by the State Monumentation and Remonumentation Commission, for the related services of County Representative as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990. Said contract to be funded by Survey and Remonumentation grant funds authorized under Act 345, P.A. 1990, for the period of one year, January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, at the rate of $65.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $15,600.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract for the services of County Remonumentation Project Surveyor as required by Act 345, P.A., 1990, with Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc., said contract to be funded by survey and remonumentation grant funds authorized for 2004 in an amount not to exceed $67,550.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk have authority to sign said contracts and Corporation Counsel be directed to prepare the necessary contracts.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee;
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2003 APPORTIONMENT REPORT
RESOLUTION #04-050
WHEREAS, the 2003 Amended Apportionment Report was approved by Resolution #03-290; and
WHEREAS, an error to the non-homestead millage rate in Lansing Charter Township and the City of Lansing for Waverly Schools was recently discovered; and
WHEREAS, said error has been corrected.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2003 Apportionment Report be amended by substituting the attached statement of taxable valuations and mills apportioned to the various units in Ingham County.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Lynch.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING CHARLES "CHUCK" STEINBERG
RESOLUTION #04-051
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing/Ingham County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has been in existence since August 1994;
WHEREAS, from its very beginning Charles "Chuck" Steinberg has served as Co-Chairperson of the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition; and
WHEREAS, he has been a leader and motivator in establishing and maintaining the coalition and has been a valuable mentor and coach to others involved in the collaboration; and
WHEREAS, born out of his extensive passion, training, and experience working in the field of prevention and intervention on behalf of youth, families and communities, Chuck Steinberg has provided valuable leadership, creative thinking, exhaustive energy, and professional expertise for the direct benefit and success of the coalition; and
WHEREAS, his excellent verbal and writing skills helped articulate a vision for the coalition in its service to the community, his capacity to imagine and convey positive change and development helped others to understand the potential and gave them confidence to join the effort, his communication skills regularly were relied upon to conceptualize and develop, teaching modules and curriculum, the substance of this work provided the foundation for the coalition to secure grants to implement programs; and
WHEREAS, Chuck's efforts helped successfully establish Ingham County as a model county in the state in designing and implementing juvenile delinquency prevention programs and programs aimed at helping to resolve the disproportionate minority over representation concerns, the Coalition's efforts were also highlighted in national juvenile justice project publications; and
WHEREAS, Chuck is eager to put others first and has encouraged and often recognized others for their efforts when his own work has been greater and more essential to the outcome; and.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Charles "Chuck" Steinberg for his service to the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and the County of Ingham, his accomplished leadership is a catalyst for change that positively influences the entire region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will meet on 2/23/04
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Stid to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Lynch.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A COLPOSCOPE
RESOLUTION #04-052
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates Women's Health Services, a community health center serving the needs of low-income women in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Women's Health Services provides prenatal care, gynecology care, family planning services and primary care services for the women; and
WHEREAS, the clinical staff utilizes a colposcope to assist in the evaluation of abnormalities identified through Pap smears; and
WHEREAS, the single colposcope in Women's Health is not adequate to support the need, and donations have raised enough money to purchase a second colposcope; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the donations and authorize the purchase of a colposcope.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts $4,200 in donations, authorizes the Controller to amend the Health Department's 2004 budget and authorizes the purchase of a colposcope, not to exceed $4,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners expresses its appreciation to Dr. Tom Petroff who donated $1,200 and Wyeth Laboratories which donated $3,000.
HUMAN SERVICES: The Human Services Committee will meet on 2/23/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION #04-053
WHEREAS, Sandra J. Diehl began her career with Ingham County in June 1971 as a Child Welfare Worker for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, in August 1974, she was promoted to the position of Senior Child Welfare Worker; and
WHEREAS, in October 1993, she was promoted to the position of Intake Referee; and
WHEREAS, Sandra J. Diehl was a tremendous source of experience and knowledge in all matters relating to juvenile cases and to the administration of the Circuit Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, Sandra J. Diehl not only brought to her various positions in the Circuit Court, Family Division a dedication and commitment to serve the public, but she brought a sense of caring and compassion for those whom she helped; and
WHEREAS, Sandra J. Diehl will now have time to enjoy her many other interests and her very special family consisting of husband John, children Kate and Sara, and stepchildren Josh and Shane.
WHEREAS, Sandra J. Diehl has given the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division and the residents of Ingham County over 32 years of high quality service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Sandra J. Diehl for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Circuit Court, Family Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING ROBIN S. FOREBACK
RESOLUTION #04-054
WHEREAS, Robin S. Foreback began her career with Ingham County in 1967 and worked until 1969; and
WHEREAS, she resumed employment with the Ingham County Friend of the Court on September 16, 1974 as a cashier; and
WHEREAS, for almost 30 years she has worked in various positions in the office, including Account Clerk, Senior Enforcement Specialist, Investigative Coordinator, and for the past four years as an Enforcement Specialist; and
WHEREAS, after many years of service Robin is retiring from her position at the Ingham County Friend of the Court, Family Division of the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, Robin not only brought to her various positions in the Friend of the Court a dedication and commitment to serve the public, but she brought a sense of caring and compassion for those whom she helped; and
WHEREAS, Robin's impact was not only upon the clients, she served but also the marvelous example she established for her fellow employees -- all of whom consider her to be at various times a confidant and caretaker -- a person to turn to in a time of need, and as a source of personal inspiration and pride in their work; and
WHEREAS, Robin will now have time to enjoy her many other interests, and her very special family consisting of husband Larry, children Annie, Bill, Randy and grandchildren.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Robin S. Foreback for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham, and for the contributions she has made to the Friend of the Court, Family Division of the Circuit Court, and the families of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #04-055
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee interviewed an applicant interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoint :
Robert Roach, 3650 Observatory Lane, Holt, 48842
to the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee, as a non custodial parent, to a term expiring May 27, 2005.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT COURT, FAMILY DIVISION TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH HIGHFIELDS, INC. FOR THE START PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #04-056
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has set aside funds included in the 2004 budget to continue a 12-bed short-term residential treatment program with Highfields, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved the total program cost of $537,687 in the 2004 budget process; and
WHEREAS, the administration of the Family Division and Highfields, Inc. have collaboratively worked together to both provide appropriate treatment and sanctions for youth within the juvenile justice system, and have worked to incorporate within the StART program the program recommendations of the University of Cincinnati Center for Criminal Justice as submitted in their report of November 2003.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with Highfields, Inc. for continuation of the StART program with the total cost of $537,687 from January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk be authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make necessary budget adjustments as authorized by this resolution to the Child Care Fund portion of the Family Division budget for the indicated term.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee and Finance Committee:
A CONTRACT WITH HIGHFIELDS, INC. FOR THE FAMILY INTERVENTION
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TEAM PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #04-057
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Family Court Judges and staff have recommended contracting with Highfields, Inc. to operate the Family Intervention Residential Service Team Program for Ingham County youth having difficulty meeting the conditions of their probation with the Court, and which will serve as an alternative to longer term detention and address issues of disobedience of Court Orders; and
WHEREAS, the program will consist of a brief residential intervention for appropriate youth (Friday at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday at 5:00 p.m.), and will be followed by four weeks of home-based and community-based intervention. Services will be predicated on the Center for Criminal Justice Research recommendations for cognitive behavioral therapy. Positive completion of the program will be based on an assessment of the youth's ability to learn and practice specific behavioral skills that have been the focus of the program. Highfields staff will be trained in the delivery of structured treatment activities. Curriculum manuals will be developed to support the appropriate delivery of these cognitive behavioral activities. Staff will use a combination of behavioral reinforcers and corrective discipline to promote the active participation of all youth in the various activities within the program; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the term of the program will commence March 1, 2004 and continue through September 30, 2004 and will consist of up to 14 sessions involving groups of four to ten youths (boys or girls) referred by the Court, ranging from the age of 12 to 16; and
WHEREAS, the compensation for this program will be a maximum of $280,000 or $2,000 per youth who successfully complete the program, for the term of this contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with Highfields, Inc. for a maximum cost of $280,000 for the FIRST program from March 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the 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 COMMITTEE: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Lynch, Grebner, Stid, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 2003 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT, PART II FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING GRANT
RESOLUTION #04-058
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Operations Division, has applied for and has been approved to receive a grant from the Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division, to train first responders for terrorism, CBRNE Defensive Operations and Incident Command System; and
WHEREAS, this grant will assist in training first responders in terrorism awareness, CBRNE Defensive Operations and Incident Command System, including the 2004 Homeland Security Training Conference, in support of the County's homeland security efforts as identified in the County's homeland security assessment and strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Operations Division, in cooperation with the Ingham County Local Emergency Planning Committee has identified the need for training of first responders eligible for funding through this training grant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the 2003 State Homeland Security Grant, Part II Training Grant from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division, for the time period of March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005, at a total cost of $163,824.39 (no match required) for the expenses incurred for training of first responders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no further project expenditures are authorized until the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Operations Division, presents a full program description and budget to the Board of Commissioners and Controller's Office for approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents 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 in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Operations 2004/2005 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 2004 160 - HOUR
CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY GRANT
RESOLUTION #04-059
WHEREAS, Ingham County Sheriff's Office applied for and has been approved to receive a correctional officer training grant from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the training is to train new corrections officers in their duties and reduce liability risks; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant is $35,944 with no match required for a total project cost of $35,944.00; and
WHEREAS, $10,718 of the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Academy Grant is for personnel wages; and
WHEREAS, $17,600 of the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Academy Grant is for contractual services; and
WHEREAS, $2,840 of the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Academy Grant is for travel services; and
WHEREAS, $4,786 of the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Academy Grant is for supplies and operating expense.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Academy Grant from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards in the amount of $35,944 for the time period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
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 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 in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 2004 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 2004 REGIONAL PURSUIT DRIVING GRANT
RESOLUTION #04-060
WHEREAS, Ingham County Sheriff's Office applied for and has been approved to receive a police drivers training grant from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the training is to improve driving skills and reduce risk; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant is $41,480 with no match required for a total project cost of $41,480.00; and
WHEREAS, $15,174 of the 2004 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant is for personnel wages; and
WHEREAS, $3,589 of the 2004 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant is for travel; and
WHEREAS, $22,717 of the 2004 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant is for supplies and operating expense.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the 2004 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards in the amount of $41,480 for the time period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
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 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 in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 2004 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
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 TWO NIGHT VISION OPTICAL DEVICES
RESOLUTION #04-061
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office is in need of two night vision optics which will be used in drug enforcement; and
WHEREAS, these night vision optics can be used for drug enforcement; and
WHEREAS, there are two night vision optics, approximate value of $400.00 dollars combined, which were tagged into Evidence at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Quartermaster Section and were currently earmarked for destruction; and
WHEREAS, the use of these night vision optics would eliminate the purchase of similar night vision optics thereby saving Ingham County from the cost of purchasing two.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to utilize two night vision optics with an estimated value of four hundred dollars ($400.00) from Evidence in the Quartermaster Section of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN ARTHUR HAYS, IV
RESOLUTION #04-062
WHEREAS, John Arthur Hays, IV "Jake" is a senior at Williamston High School where he has been on the 3.5 GPA honor roll through high school; and
WHEREAS, Jake has also been involved in varsity soccer, swimming and track; and
WHEREAS, he joined Boy Scout Troop #63 in 1997 where he has earned 25 merit badges; and
WHEREAS, he became a member of the Order of the Arrow in 2000 and has served as troop guide, patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader; and
WHEREAS, Jake's Eagle Project involved renovating the brick sign in front of West Locke Wesleyan Church which entailed removing and replacing old bricks, installing two flag poles, cleaning and painting the bell, making electrical improvements, landscaping around the sign and replacing the wording on the sign; and
WHEREAS, he spent 10 hours planning the project, an additional 15 hours completing the project; family members and 9 fellow scouts also spent 29 hours assisting with the project; and
WHEREAS, Jake 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 John Arthur Hays, IV "Jake" for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Jake for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/12/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2004 AS
PARENTING AWARENESS MONTH IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #04-063
WHEREAS, Parenting Awareness Month has been recognized in the State of Michigan since 1993, since the most precious and valuable asset of our state is our children; and
WHEREAS, Parenting Awareness Month came about as a determined Michigan parent, Stewart Mandell, felt that there was a need to promote parenting itself, the foundation and long-term commitment for helping children to become happy, healthy, and drug-free; and
WHEREAS, establishing March as Parenting Awareness Month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate individuals who have embraced the challenge of parenthood, as well as to promote parenting education, parent involvement and parent networks; and
WHEREAS, the future of our society depends largely on the emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth of these most cherished individuals and we look to parents in protecting and guiding their children and inspiring in them the importance of honesty, respect, education, empathy, service and determination; and
WHEREAS, parents who nurture, love and guide their children help them develop into healthy, caring, loving, responsible and contributing citizens; and
WHEREAS, informed and supported parenting can add stability and strength to our children's lives and help reduce social problems such as substance abuse, school failure, teenage pregnancy, violence and crime, and
WHEREAS, providing and promoting parenting education and resources for developing parenting skills will contribute greatly to the improved quality of life for families, our parents and children, and can benefit future generations.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the month of March, 2004, as Parenting Awareness Month in Ingham County.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/23/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Judiciary Committee meetings will now be held at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m.
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 $10,219,709.67. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk