Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
May 25, 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, except Commissioners Schafer and Swope
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Nielsen, Deputy Controller, 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 Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve the Minutes of the May 11, 2004 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Lynch requested the addition of a late resolution honoring Connie Marin. This was accepted by the Chairperson and added as agenda item no. 14.
Commissioner Minter requested the addition of a late resolution honoring Dr. Dan Wertz. This was accepted by the Chairperson and added as agenda item no. 15.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network requesting monetary support from Ingham County. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Ingham County Women=s Commission 2003 Annual Report. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Neighborhood Planning and Development, announcing a public hearing to establish a new neighborhood enterprise zone in the Baker-Donora neighborhood. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality regarding recently enacted solid waste legislation. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the State Court Administrative Office regarding the second quarter disbursement from the Court Equity Fund. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from Ayanna Scates, tendering her resignation from the Equal Opportunity Committee. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from Alex Freeman, tendering his resignation from the Youth Commission. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from Bob Glandon, announcing the resignation of Judy Bukovac from the Board of Health. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter and resolution from Delhi Charter Township regarding a request to create time-of-sale inspections for abandoned wells and on-site sewage disposal systems. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Resolution from Alger County opposing collection of state minimum fees. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Alger County requesting state legislative review of the court funding process. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Steve Dugan, candidate for the 14th Commissioner District, introduced himself to the Board.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Minter, supported by Commissioner Thomas to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 9, 13 and 14. 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:
Moved by Commissioner Lynch,
supported by Commissioner Dedden to move agenda item 14 to the front of the
items for consideration. Motion carried
unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Swope.
The following resolution
was introduced by Commissioner Lynch:
RESOLUTION HONORING CONNIE MARIN
RESOLUTION #04-137
WHEREAS,
Connie Marin began her employment with the Ingham Regional Medical Center in
1986 when she was hired as the Community Benefit Project Coordinator; and
WHEREAS,
during her years of service with Ingham Regional Medical Center, Connie served
as a translator, as needed, and a resource person to various departments who
might have patients with special needs, managed the Ingham Regional Medical
Center=s Allied Health Scholarship Program, as well as the
John McGuire Special Needs Account; and
WHEREAS,
she also assisted with Speakers= Bureau requests, setting up sites for Babysitters
Clinics, Public Health Advisory Committee, Ingham Regional Medical Center=s United Way Committee, IRMC Media Ambassador, IRMC
Health Foundation, and the Major Gifts Committee; and
WHEREAS,
Connie always encouraged people to work together, and gave them the burning
desire to excel at whatever task they chose to undertake; and
WHEREAS,
she served as a school nurse for the Lansing School District, developing and
implementing programs for Ahard to reach@ parents, served as a Direct Assistance Coordinator
for Cristo Rey Community Center, in 1979 she focused on health needs,
developing and implementing a complete scope of health services, and served as
Clinic Director from 1979 through 1986; and
WHEREAS,
Connie devoted her life to helping the community, she served as a member of the
Kiwanis, Family Independence Agency=s Medicaid Board, the American Business Women=s Association, the City of Lansing=s Board of Ethics, a Commissioner for the Board of
Water and Light, and as a member of the Board of Directors for the L.A.S.E.R.
Centre ; and
WHEREAS,
Connie was also very active with the Capital Area United Way, Capital Area
Migrant Resources Council, Lansing Community College, where she served as a
mentor for Hispanic students, served on the Advisory Council for the
International Business Program and as a member of the President=s Community Advisory Committee, she served as a
mentor to nursing students at MSU, as a member of the Board of Directors for
Julian Samora Research Institute, worked with the Young Spartan Program and the
Cooperative Extension Program; and
WHEREAS,
Connie served on a number of committees with the State of Michigan=s Office of Community Health, assisted the Indian
Affairs Commission, assisted in an advisory capacity related to day care and
foster care with the Office of Licensing & Regulations, and worked with the
Governor=s Office in getting people involved in addressing
community needs; and
WHEREAS,
after nearly 18 years of service, Connie recently retired from her position as
Community Benefit Project Coordinator at Ingham Regional Medical Center.
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors
Connie Marin for her years of service with Ingham Regional Medical Center and
for the numerous contributions she has made to the community and the citizens
of Ingham County.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her
future endeavors.
SS\
Calvin Lynch
Moved
by Commissioner Lynch, supported by Commissioner Thomas to adopt the
resolution. Motion carried
unanimously. Absent: Commissioners
Schafer and Swope.
The
following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance
Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO
PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT COURIER VAN IN 2004
RESOLUTION #04-138
WHEREAS,
through annual chargebacks to user departments, funds are set aside in the
intergovernmental services fund to allow for the replacement of the courier van
every three years; and
WHEREAS,
the courier van was last replaced in 2001, and replacement should have been
budgeted in 2004; and
WHEREAS,
increasing repair costs and current favorable pricing make delaying the
replacement of the van for an additional year undesirable; and
WHEREAS,
replacement of the courier van was not included in the 2004 Adopted Budget, but
funds are available in the intergovernmental services fund balance.
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the budget in order
to increase the use of fund balance in the intergovernmental services fund to
purchase a new courier van at a cost of $15,635, in accordance with county
purchasing policies.
COUNTY
SERVICES: Yeas: Thomas, De Leon,
Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Swope Approved 5/18/04
FINANCE: Yeas:
Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Lynch Approved 5/19/04
Adopted
as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE 2001 INGHAM COUNTY PARKS FACILITY
MASTER PLAN
RESOLUTION #04-139
WHEREAS, in 2001, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted a revised Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Facility Master Plan is intended to provide general guidelines for the orderly development of the County Park system; and
WHEREAS, in order to remain eligible for state and federal grant programs it is necessary that the Parks Facility Master Plan be updated every five years and amended during the life of the plan as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board recommends to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners that the 2001 Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan be amended as presented.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the 2001 Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan as amended as presented by the Ingham County Parks Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the goals and objectives for 2002 through 2006, as stated in the Master Plan, shall be construed as desirable goals only with no implied commitment on the part of the Board of Commissioners to fund any particular recommendation contained therein.
COUNTY
SERVICES: Yeas: Thomas, De Leon,
Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Swope Approved 5/18/04
FINANCE: Yeas:
Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Lynch Approved 5/19/04
Ingham County Parks Master Plan
SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Schedule (Revised 5/04)
(Changes are in italics & shaded)
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
Funding Sources |
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|
|
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
Total |
General Fund |
State/Fed Grants |
Private Donations |
Other |
|
Lansing-Mason-Leslie
Corridor (River Trail - South) |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
215,000 |
56,000 |
159,000 |
|
|
|
Play Area/Spray Park - Hawk Island Park |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
300,000 |
100,000 |
150,000 |
|
50,000 (City of Lansing) |
|
MSU-Lake Lansing Connector Trail |
90,000 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
|
|
390,000 |
247,500 |
120,000 |
|
22,500 |
|
Pedestrian/Bike
Trails/Planning Right
of Way Acquisition/Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Red
Cedar Corridor |
|
|
|
90,000 |
150,000 |
240,000 |
195,000 |
45,000 |
|
|
|
Lake
Lansing North Trail (planning only) |
|
|
|
|
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
|
|
|
|
Restroom ~ Burchfield Overlook
~ Pine Knoll Area |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
150,000 |
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
Playground
Safety Modifications ~ All Parks |
120,000 |
120,000 |
120,000 |
|
|
360,000 |
360,000 |
|
|
|
|
Tree
Planting ~ Hawk Island |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
ASailaway@ ~
Lake Lansing South Barrier-Free
Fishing Dock/Native Plant Demonstration Area |
118,000 |
|
|
|
|
118,000 |
29,500 |
88,500 |
|
|
|
A.D.A.
Modifications ~ All Parks |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
125,000 |
125,000 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
373,000 |
295,000 |
445,000 |
630,000 |
190,000 |
1,933,000 |
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