Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
MAY 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 7:32 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Severino.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Naomi Gaynor, County Attorney, 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 Schor to approve the Minutes of the April 27, 2004 meeting, with the following correction: on page 186, the vote to adopt the resolution to approve a tax sharing agreement with Lansing Township should reflect that Commissioner Schor voted no, all others voted yes. Motion to approve the Minutes carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to re-consider resolution #04-136, which was adopted on April 27, 2004. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino and added as agenda item number 18.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution from Washtenaw County in opposition to Michigan House Bill 4234. Referred to the Finance Committee.
E-mail from Shannan Kane, thanking the county for its lead program. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Capital Region Airport Authority regarding its 2004-2005 operating statement. Referred to the County Services and Finance Committees.
Letter from the Mason City Council, announcing a public hearing on May 17, 2004 to consider approval of an Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Michigan Packaging Company. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Jan Kelly, tendering her resignation from the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition. Referred to the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Minter to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 11, 14, 15 and 18. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION OBSERVING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROWN v. TOPEKA, KANSAS, BOARD OF EDUCATION LANDMARK U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION
RESOLUTION #04-141
WHEREAS, on May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision in the Brown v. Topeka, Kansas Board of Education case that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal"; and
WHEREAS, as a result the legal basis for segregation in Kansas and 20 other states with segregated classrooms was denied, forever changing race relations in the United States; and
WHEREAS, this landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that desegregated public schools throughout the country and launched decades of policy changes intended to improve equitable access to education resources; and
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court=s decision made an historic impact on the civil rights struggle in America by striking down laws and policies that were motivated by prejudice and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, May 17, 2004, will mark the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Topeka, Kansas, Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, as the 50th anniversary of this landmark decision approaches, it is appropriate that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognize the importance of, and demonstrate our commitment to, the principles embodied in this historic decision; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners recognize that fostering diversity in our school communities enhances students= individual learning and the quality of life in Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby observes May 17, 2004 as the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Topeka, Kansas, Board of Education and encourages citizens to take part in activities in the community that heighten awareness of this critical milestone in our nation.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MAY 15-21, 2004 AS
AMICHIGAN WEEK@ IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #04-142
WHEREAS, on January 26, 1837, Michigan achieved statehood, becoming the nation=s 26th state and uniting two peninsulas; and
WHEREAS, Michigan has many natural wonders, man-made marvels, colorful seasons and diverse recreations, making all citizens proud and ready to share with others the many reasons why the Great Lakes State is special; and
WHEREAS, the first Michigan Week was observed 50 years ago, its mission is to inspire people B at the local level B to embrace, explore and celebrate the history, resources and opportunities that set Michigan apart as an ideal state to work, play and thrive; and
WHEREAS, the Governor had declared May 15-21, 2004 as Michigan Week which will be comprised of designated theme days: Saturday B Main Street Day, Sunday B Arts & Culture Day, Monday B Government Leadership Day, Tuesday B Volunteer Day, Wednesday B Resources & Recreation Day, Thursday B Heritage Day, and Friday B Business & Technology Day.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the week of May15-21, 2004, as Michigan Week in Ingham County and encourages all citizens to participate in Michigan Week celebrations promoting the best Michigan has to offer in culture, tourism, natural resources, educational opportunities and manufacturing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board congratulates the State of Michigan on the 50th Anniversary of Michigan Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk=s Office send a copy of this resolution to the Governor.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UPPER GRAND RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #04-143
WHEREAS, Part 311, Local River Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Part 311), provides for the establishment of Watershed Councils in order to promote cooperation among local governments in river management; and
WHEREAS, On March 5, 2004, Department of Environmental Quality established the Upper Grand River Watershed Council, with Ingham County eligible to appoint two representatives for a two year term.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints the following two representatives to the Upper Grand River Watershed Council: the Ingham County Drain Commissioner or his designee; the Director of the Ingham County Health Department or his designee.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE A POSITION TITLE IN THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #04-144
WHEREAS, the Facilities Department has elected to retitle a managerial position from Maintenance Supervisor to Facilities Manager; and
WHEREAS, this is a title change only and there will be no change in the salary grade or salary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the managerial position within the Facilities Department titled Maintenance Supervisor be changed to Facilities Manager.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT TO WOLVERINE PIPELINE COMPANY FOR A CATHODIC PROTECTION UNIT
RESOLUTION #04-145
WHEREAS, the Wolverine Pipeline Company, pursuant to an existing easement, owns and operates a pipeline running through County-owned property in Meridian Township, adjacent to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility on Dobie Road; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Pipeline Company, in compliance with federal and state regulations governing underground transmission pipelines, desires to protect the existing pipeline from corrosion and possible rupture through the use of a cathodic protection unit, which involves the application of an external DC current through long-lasting anodes to transfer the corrosion reaction (oxidation) from the metal surface to an external anode; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Pipeline Company desires to construct a cathodic protection unit on County-owned property adjacent to the existing pipeline, and thus requires an easement for the construction and installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a cathodic protection unit, a copy of which easement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Pipeline Company is prepared to pay the County the sum of $500.00 as consideration for the cathodic protection unit easement; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Pipeline Company agrees to remove and relocate the cathodic protection unit off County property within a reasonable time in the event the County, in its sole discretion, determines that the easement area is needed by the County for the construction of additional buildings or facilities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the execution of a cathodic protection unit easement pursuant to this resolution after review by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the document entitled Cathodic Protection Unit Easement and any other necessary documents regarding the easement, after review by County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER LANSING REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF PHASE II NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION (GLRC)
RESOLUTION #04-146
WHEREAS, the Federal government has moved the work against water pollution to the level of eliminating nonpoint source pollution through its "Phase II" regulations; and
WHEREAS, this vital work is delegated through an unfunded mandate to the states and thence from the State of Michigan to all operators of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s); and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner, as administrator of the various drainage districts, must comply with Phase II regulations, and has received a Certificate of Coverage from the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the county drains constituting an MS4; and
WHEREAS, working jointly with the 19 other local units of government in the Lansing area concerning Phase II mandates will lessen the costs required of each unit; and
WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner has recommended that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize participation in the Greater Lansing Regional Committee on Phase II Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention (GLRC), pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the first year=s budget is estimated to be $49,200; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement specifies that the participants to the agreement agree to proportionately share in the budgeted expenses, which is projected to range between $2,460 and $3,280, depending on the number of participants, which is estimated to be between 15 and 20.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes participation in the Greater Lansing Regional Committee on Phase II Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention (GLRC), as recommended by the Drain Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Drain Commissioner or his designee are appointed to represent the County on the GLRC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the final version of the Memorandum of Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of participation is to be paid from the Drain Commissioner=s Budget, and that up to $3,280 is authorized to be transferred to the Drain Commissioner=s budget from the Contingency Account for the 2004 cost of participation.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Service and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY STAFFING
ADJUSTMENT IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #04-147
WHEREAS, additional staff resources are necessary to administer the increasing variety of benefit plans available to our employees, and to comply with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and to maintain retiree health insurance billing, collection and enrollment data; and
WHEREAS, this staffing problem can be temporarily remedied by assigning additional insurance duties to a one-half (1/2) time Vendor Clerk with an increase to three-quarter (3/4 ) time through December 31, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has evaluated this request and determined that the increased responsibility would increase the position from level UAW/C to UAW/D; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this request will improve the Insurance Division efficiency and response time; and
WHEREAS, funding for this change has been found within the Financial Services Department 2004 budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a temporary staffing change as follows:
Position: FINSRV017
Change from: 2 time Vendor Clerk UAW/C
Change to: 3/4 time Vendor/Insurance Clerk UAW/D
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the incumbent in position FINSRV017 be temporally moved from level UAW/C, Step 5 to UAW/D Step 5.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this change shall become effective the pay period following the adoption of this resolution by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that continuation of this status change will be subject to the 2005 budget process.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel
Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 5/4/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AREAS OF PRIORITY EMPHASIS GUIDING 2005 ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET PROCESS
RESOLUTION #04-148
WHEREAS, Ingham County government is committed to assuring the provision of services most important to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County services are focused on these long term objectives:
*Enhancing access to county records
*Providing suitable roads and drains
*Supporting recreational opportunities
*Fostering economic well being
*Promoting environmental protection
*Preventing and controlling disease
*Assuring accessible health care
*Assisting in meeting basic needs
*Fostering appropriate youth development
*Enhancing public safety
*Assuring judicial processing
*Providing appropriate sanctions; and
WHEREAS, these services are to be delivered in a manner which emphasizes:
* An educated and participating citizenry
* An ongoing capacity for intergovernmental collaboration
* A quality workforce
* Cost-effective delivery of county services
* Maximum use of technology; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has assessed information provided by county staff and departments, offices and the courts related to issues and concerns which are important for the county to consider addressing in 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has identified certain areas of priority emphasis to guide the development of the 2005 budget and activities of county staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the following areas of priority emphasis to be considered by county departments and budget staff in developing proposed activities and budgets for 2005:
1. To the extent possible and appropriate, services currently provided by county government in support of all its long term objectives should be continued in 2005, with ongoing evaluation to identify possible overlap and duplication of services and to identify more efficient uses of county funds.
2. Priority consideration should be given to maintaining and enhancing the following long term objectives and related specific efforts:
Assuring Accessible Health Care
$ Continue to maintain and wherever possible expand access to health care for the uninsured and under-insured, through the Ingham Health Plan and other health plan initiatives and programs. (Human Services)
Expanding Recreational Opportunities
$ Enhance recreational opportunities throughout Ingham County through implementation of the County Parks Master Plan, focusing on connection of Ingham County Parks by a series of non-motorized pathways. (County Services)
Providing Appropriate Sanctions
$ Encourage the use of appropriate sanctions for adults in order to foster appropriate behavior and reduce criminal recidivism, and to reduce incidents of jail overcrowding, using strategies such as supporting implementation of the Jail Overcrowding Subcommittee recommendations, develop and use a data tracking system focusing on system volume and trends, and supporting appropriate usage of existing probation residential services. (Law Enforcement, Judiciary)
$ Continue to implement recommendations resulting from the system‑wide evaluation of programs and placements for delinquent juveniles including the CCJR, and from the development of strategies by the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition, utilizing Child Care Funds and juvenile millage funds to expand the juvenile justice system in a manner that is most appropriate for Ingham County in order to foster appropriate behavior, apply appropriate sanctions, and reduce criminal recidivism. (Judiciary)
Promote Environmental Protection
$ Discuss and implement strategies for fostering appropriate land use and protecting natural resources, such as adoption of a wetlands ordinance, creation of a Purchase of Development Rights program, and other strategies being recommended by the Tri‑County Growth Study Project. (County Services)
3. Specific efforts identified in the 2004 priority statement will continue. These include:
$ Implementing the Ingham County Advantage Insurance Program (Human Services)
$ Exploring improved dog licensing procedures in the County Treasurer's Office and the Animal Control Department, including the concept of involving all veterinarians in the licensing compliance process (Law Enforcement, County Services)
$ Exploring alternative funding means for county law enforcement services (Law Enforcement)
$ Continuing efforts to expand the governance and financing structure of the Capital Region Airport Authority (County Services), and
$ Evaluating the potential consolidation of 55th and 54B District Courts (Judiciary)
$ Continue to Support the Neighborhood Network Centers, including the Re-establishment of the Southeast Neighborhood Network Center in south Lansing (Human Services)
$ Increase the county's role in reduction and prevention of incidents of lead exposure and poisoning by supporting the Ingham County Lead Task Force (Human Services)
4. Proposed allocations for community agencies shall take into account historical spending patterns, the number of agencies requesting funding, the annual statement of county priorities, impacts of other funding sources on agencies requesting funds, and the degree to which it helps to ensure services are available to everyone in the county who needs them. Special consideration shall be given in 2005 to proposals which enhance county services in Meeting Basic Needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners encourages all departments, offices, and courts to consider these priorities in the development of their budgets and activities for 2005.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Moved by Commissioner Lynch, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Nevin, supported by Commissioner Schafer to amend the resolution as follows: at the end of paragraph 1. in the Therefore be it resolved, add: Aefficient uses of county funds and to keep the budget balanced without raising taxes.@ Motion to amend failed, with Commissioners Dedden, Minter, Nevin, Schafer, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant and Celentino voting yes, all others voting no. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
Moved by Commissioner Nevin, supported by Commissioner Schafer to amend the resolution, as follows: change the second bullet point under AProviding Appropriate Sanctions@ to read Afor delinquent juveniles including the CCJR.@ This was accepted as a friendly amendment. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
Motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION UPDATING VARIOUS FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #04-149
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners set various fees for county services in Resolution 02-155 based on information and recommendations of the Maximus Cost of Services Analysis completed in 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has directed the Controller=s Office to review these fees annually and recommend increases where appropriate based on increased costs of providing services supported by these fees and the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees as established by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Controller=s recommendations along with recommendations of the various county offices, departments, and staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes or encourages the following fee increases in Attachments A and B at the rates established effective January 1, 2005, with the exception of the Health Department, where new rates will be effective October 1, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution #03-44 (Inmate Billing Policy) is amended to increase the rate charged inmates for the cost of maintenance and care at the Ingham County Jail effective January 1, 2005 from $25 per day to $30 per day, and further, that this per day cost shall be considered for adjustment in the future as part of the annual review of all county fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that target percentage for Soil Box Analysis is reduced from 100% to 80%.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TRI-COUNTY AGING CHARTER AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-150
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and the City of East Lansing and the Counties of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton created the Tri-County Aging Consortium under the Urban Cooperation Act, M.C.L. 124.501; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Aging Consortium is requesting that two (2) changes be made to the Charter; and
WHEREAS, changes to the Charter require the governmental entities which created the Consortium to approve changes in the Charter; and
WHEREAS, the first change would authorize the Tri-County Aging Consortium to provide or contract to provide services to the eligible disabled, in addition to the elderly; and
WHEREAS, this change will enable the Tri-County Aging Consortium to obtain additional funding to provide or contract to provide services to the eligible disabled population and to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health to be part of a program which provides long term care services to both the elderly and the eligible disabled; and
WHEREAS, the second change would amend Chapter 12 of the original Charter to state the correct business address of the Tri-County Aging Consortium.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes amending the Tri-County Aging Consortium Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this approval is contingent on the affirmative approval of these amendments by the other member governmental entities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the Second Amendment to the Charter of the Tri-County Aging Consortium.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall comply with all filing requirements, including with the Ingham County Clerk=s Office and the Secretary of State.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 5/3/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY FOR THE CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES CONNECTION/CAPITAL AREA 2-1-1 SYSTEM AND AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND
RESOLUTION #04-151
WHEREAS, in July 2000 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated the three-digit code, 2-1-1, to be used to provide access to community information and referral services; and
WHEREAS, communities throughout the nation have found 2-1-1 systems to be an effective way to link those in need of health and human services with appropriate community-based providers of social, medical, health and human services; and
WHEREAS, there is not currently a comprehensive information and referral (I & R) service in the Greater Lansing Area; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United Way is coordinating the effort to establish a comprehensive information and referral system that would be available to all tri-county residents when they encounter a problem ranging from childcare to health and human service needs; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United Way and the Volunteer Center of Mid-Michigan are providing $66,350 in-kind funding the first year and are committed to continuing their in-kind support of the long-term project; and
WHEREAS, requests for start-up funding have been made to the County, the City of East Lansing, the City of Lansing, the Capital Region Community Foundation, and the Eaton County United Way; and
WHEREAS, the funding made available by these organizations would allow the establishment of the Capital Area Human Services Connection program (eventually 2-1-1) to offer a seven-digit phone number beginning in September 2004 and to work toward meeting the Michigan Association of Information & Referral System (MI-AIRS) requirements for 2-1-1 service; and
WHEREAS, the request for funding in the amount of $10,000 from Ingham County, in conjunction with contributions from other governmental entities, non-profit organizations and foundations, would provide the financial resources needed to establish and operate the Capital Area Human Services Connection program; and
WHEREAS, assisting in meeting basic needs is one of the highest priorities of the Board of Commissioners.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Capital Area United Way in the amount of $10,000 for the time period of September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005, to establish the Capital Area Human Services Connection/Capital Area 2-1-1 Project, to provide a comprehensive information and referral (I & R) service for Ingham County residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes $10,000 from the 2004 Contingency Fund to be used toward the establishment of the Capital Area Human Services Connection/Capital Area 2-1-1 Project, and the Controller is authorized to make the necessary 2004 budgetary transfers provided the Capital Area United Way demonstrates that they have adequate funds committed from all their sources for a viable project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Capital Area United Way is urged to continue to secure other sources for short and long-term support of the Capital Area Human Services Connection/Capital Area 2-1-1 Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 5/3/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND CONTRACT WITH ANNE VROOMAN AND DR. JAMES MCCOMB FOR ANALYSIS OF COST AND REVENUE DATA RELATED TO PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION OF 54B AND 55TH DISTRICT COURT
RESOLUTION #04-152
WHEREAS, Ingham County and the City of East Lansing fund the 55th and 54B District Courts, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #03-127 states: explore improved service to citizens and efficiencies and cost savings in the use of judicial resources by considering consolidation of or appropriate agreements between the 54B and 55th District Courts is a priority for 2004; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #03-158 reaffirmed the Board of Commissioners= interest in consolidation of the 54B and 55th District Courts; and
WHEREAS, consolidation discussions with representatives of Ingham County, the City of East Lansing, 55th District Court, and 54B District Court have been ongoing; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that to proceed, it is necessary to determine the cost of operating the Parking Division of 54B District Court and analyze the distribution of fines and costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing has indicated that they would be willing to fund 50% of the costs of this study; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County, City of East Lansing, 55th and 54B District Court Staff recommend that the Board of Commissioners accept the proposal submitted by Anne M. Vrooman and Dr. James McComb.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the proposal from Anne. M. Vrooman and Dr. James McComb for analysis of cost and revenue data related to proposed consolidation of 54B and 55th District Courts at a cost not to exceed $11,800 for the time period of May 11, 2004 through July 12, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a transfer from the 2004 Contingency Fund in the amount of $5,900 to cover Ingham County=s portion of the costs of this study and analysis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is contingent upon approval of the contract by the East Lansing City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Attorney to prepare the necessary contract documents with the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk authorized to sign the same.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Grebner, Schafer
Nays: Lynch Absent: Stid Approved 4/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Commissioner Swope disclosed that Mr. McComb contributes to his campaign.
Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AN ELECTRIC ORGAN
FROM MRS. JERRI BABCOCK
RESOLUTION #04-153
WHEREAS, Captain Versile Babcock retired from the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office and has since deceased; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office dedicated the Chapel in the jail in the memory of Captain Versile Babcock; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Babcock=s widow, Jerri Babcock, wishes to donate an electric organ to the Sheriff=s Office to be placed in the Chapel for use during Sunday services; and
WHEREAS, the electric organ is now worth approximately $1,000.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office to accept the electric organ to be placed in the Chapel of the Sheriff=s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wishes to thank Mrs. Jerry Babcock for her generous donation to the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office to pay the necessary cost for the movement of the electric organ to the Sheriff=s Office.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 4/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FOR THE POWER OUTAGE OF AUGUST 14-17, 2003
RESOLUTION #04-154
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office applied for and has been approved to receive a Public Assistance Grant from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division; and
WHEREAS, the award amount of the grant is $1,089.62, with no match requirement, for the reimbursement of expenses incurred in the response to the power outage in August of 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Public Assistance Grant is a reimbursement grant to pay for the cost of our emergency response to the power outage; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office will use the monies to improve the training classroom with equipment to better train personnel in response to all hazards that may occur within Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the Public Assistance Grant from the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division in the amount of $1,089.62 for the reimbursement of costs associated with the response to the power outage in August
of 2003.
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 $1,089.62 will be placed in the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office budget to purchase equipment for the training classroom.
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: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 4/29/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE
A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR CONTINUING COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES (911 SERVICES)
RESOLUTION #04-136
WHEREAS, Ingham County has established and maintained financing for a countywide system of emergency telephone and dispatch services for the benefit of the citizens of the county during the past several years; and
WHEREAS, the 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services are of substantial benefit to the citizens of the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, the millage funds were approved by the electorate to operate countywide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services since 1988 and that millage authorization expires on December 31, 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate of Ingham County at the primary election to be held August 3, 2004.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE (911 SERVICE) MILLAGE
RENEWAL QUESTION
For the purpose of continuing funding for a comprehensive countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System at the same millage level previously approved by the voters in 1996 and in 2000, shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham, Michigan, previously increased by 0.8500 mills ($0.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) be continued and renewed for a period of four (4) years (2004‑2007) inclusive. If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $5,120,752.00 for the countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value.
YES [ ]
NO [ ]
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to cause the proposed to be stated on the August 3, 2004, ballot and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/15/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/21/04
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to reconsider resolution #04-136. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to substitute the following language in resolution #04-136:
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE
A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES (911 SERVICE)
WHEREAS, Ingham County has established and maintained financing for a countywide system of emergency telephone and dispatch services for the benefit of the citizens of the county during the past several years; and
WHEREAS, the 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services are of substantial benefit to the citizens of the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, the millage funds were approved by the electorate to operate countywide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services since 1988 and that millage authorization expires on December 31, 2003.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate of Ingham County at the primary election to be held August 3, 2004.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE (911 SERVICE) MILLAGE
REAUTHORIZATION QUESTION
For the purpose of reauthorizing funding for a comprehensive countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System at the same millage level previously approved by the voters in 1996 and in 2000, shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham, Michigan, be increased by 0.8500 mills ($0.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years (2004‑2007) inclusive. If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $5,120,752.00 for the countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value.
YES [ ]
NO [ ]
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to cause the proposed to be stated on the August 3, 2004, ballot and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law.
Motion to substitute carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Schor announced that the next Law Enforcement Committee meeting had been canceled.
Commissioner Lynch announced that he had iron-on transfer for the Hawk Island playground build.
Commissioner Schafer congratulated Commissioner Severino on is upcoming marriage.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Commissioners would be working at the Hawk Island playground build on May 27. She also thanked the County Clerk and his staff for all their efforts in getting candidate information on the web so quickly.
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 $1,700,381.51. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Severino.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
CALVIN LYNCH, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk