Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
August 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 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jerry Ambrose, Ingham County 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 Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the Minutes of the July 27, 2004 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Swope indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item number 19 – Resolution Making Appointments to the Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino without objection from the body.
Commissioner Swope indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item number 20 – Resolution Authorizing Installment Purchase Agreement (Energy Conservation Improvements). This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino without objection from the body.
Commissioner Swope indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item number 21 – Resolution to Purchase a Backup Generator to Support Servers Located at the Hilliard Building. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino without objection from the body.
Commissioner Swope indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item number 24 – Resolution Approving the ICEA/Public Health Nurse Collective Bargaining Agreement. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino without objection from the body.
Commissioner Swope indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item number 25 – Resolution Supporting the Proposal to Collect County General Fund Taxes in July and to Continue Revenue Sharing for Counties, Cities and Townships at Current Levels. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino without objection from the body.
Moved by Commissioner De Leon to suspend the rules to allow the addition of a late resolution honoring Delores “Dee” Brown. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino and added as agenda item 38, without objection from the body.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter and 2002/2003 Annual Report From The Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the State Court Administrative Office Regarding Third Quarter Disbursements From the Court Equity Fund. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from Williamstown Township to Locke Township Regarding Locke Township’s Master Plan. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from Ele’s Place Expressing Gratitude for the County’s Financial Support. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Michigan Department Of Environmental Quality, Forwarding The Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Antrim County Expressing Support for Continued Revenue Sharing to Counties. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Antrim County Expressing Opposition to Senate Bill 1081 and Senate Bill 1103. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County Opposing Postponement of Election Day, November 2, 2004. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County in Support of Privacy of Library Cardholder Information. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County In Support of the Drug Fair Pricing Act and the Great Lakes Alliance for Affordable Drugs Act. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Resolution from Lake County in Opposition to the July Property Tax Collection Proposal for County Revenue Sharing Funds. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Lake County Supporting a Guarantee of State Revenue Sharing to Counties. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Ottawa County Supporting a Guarantee of State Revenue Sharing to Counties. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Jim Hafke, tendering his resignation from the Parks Board. Accepted and placed on file.
Resolution from Baraga County Expressing Opposition to the Removal of Armed Guards from the Guard Towers at Baraga Maximum Security Prison. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Billie Jo O’Berry, candidate for 55th District Court, addressed the Board about her qualifications for a seat on the District Court.
Christine Timmon, from Lansing, addressed the Board regarding EOE and the domestic partner resolution passed at the last meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Nevin to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and their substitutes, except items 20, 25 and 35. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING ERIC CHARLES HOLLAND
RESOLUTION #04-242
WHEREAS, Eric Charles Holland graduated from Williamston High School in June of 2004 and plans to pursue a career in the service and repair of computers; and
WHEREAS, Eric has been an active member in Boy Scout Troop #63 since 1997 and has earned 27 Merit Badges; and
WHEREAS, he has served in a number of leadership roles during his years with the Scouts, including Quartermaster, Scribe, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, Eric’s Eagle Project consisted of printing address numbers on the curbs of homes in the northwest section of Williamston, his project entailed notifying residents, sweeping curbs, painting and stenciling the addresses on the curbs; and
WHEREAS, the benefit of this project to the community was in providing uniform and easy to find addresses for fire and ambulance services as well as delivery drivers and others traveling in the Williamston community; and
WHEREAS, he spent 15 hours planning the project and with the help of seven volunteers, spent an additional 74.25 hours carrying out the project; and
WHEREAS, Eric has recently 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 Eric Charles Holland for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Eric for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
SS\ CELENTINO, DEDDEN, DE LEON, GREBNER, HERTEL, HOLMAN, LYNCH, MINTER, NEVIN, SCHAFER, SCHOR, SEVERINO, STID, SWOPE, THOMAS, WEATHERWAX-GRANT
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR DOCUMENT IMAGE SCANNERS
RESOLUTION #04-243
WHEREAS, the Register of Deeds, in coordination with Tyler Technologies, Eagle Division, has reviewed the Cannon Scanner application for its use in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the scanners, available and serviceable locally, were found to be most compatible with the Eagle System in use in the Register of Deeds Office; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Department has reviewed the application for its use in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Register of Deeds Automation Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of four Document Image Scanners, Cannon DR-7080C, as proposed in the quote dated August 3, 2004 from Hasselbring Clark.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authorized purchase price for this equipment is $22,150.00. This price includes a trade in allowance for present scanners.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITION TO THE CREST VIEW HORSE TACK SHOP AT THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
RESOLUTION #04-244
WHEREAS, pursuant to a lease agreement dated August 13, 1982, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, upon the recommendation of the Fair Board, authorized the construction of a 30' X 30' pole barn structure to be used by a private vendor for the purpose of selling various horse supplies; and
WHEREAS, the current vendor is Edward and Marilyn Taylor, with a lease beginning April 15, 2004 and ending March 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the current vendor has proposed to construct, at the vendor’s cost, a 30' X 30' addition to the existing building, with the understanding that such an addition will become the property of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the vendor is in agreement that the addition will be built to standards and specifications which meet the approval of the Ingham County Fair Board as well as all appropriate municipal and state agencies; and
WHEREAS, once the addition has been constructed, the vendor will assume the actual utility costs for the existing building and addition; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Board is recommending that the request for construction of the addition be approved, and that appropriate amendments to the current lease be made.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 30' X 30' addition to the Crest View Tack Shop as recommended by the Fair Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the current lease between Ingham County and Edward and Marilyn Taylor to provide 1) that the vendor is authorized to construct, at the vendor’s cost a 30' X 30' addition to the existing building, built to standards and specifications which meet the approval of the Ingham County Fair Board as well as all appropriate municipal and state agencies; 2) that such addition will be the property of Ingham County; and 3) that once the building is constructed, the vendor will assume the actual utility costs for the existing building, in addition to and in lieu of the flat payment of $50 monthly as provided in the current lease.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners directs the County Attorney to develop the appropriate amendments to the lease, and that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign the amendment to the lease as prepared by the County Attorney, upon the prior approval of the Fair Board.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE GREATER LANSING
PASSENGER RAIL COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #04-245
WHEREAS, in 2003, the Capital Area Rail Council became affiliated with the Capital Area Transportation Authority and the Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council was created, which replaced the Capital Area Rail Council; and
WHEREAS, the terms of Ingham County’s representatives serving on this Council have expired.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Kazuya Fujita, 1865 Linden Street, East Lansing, 48823
Michael McKee, 6080 Park Lake Road, East Lansing, 48823
to the Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council to terms expiring June 30, 2006; and reappoints:
Commissioner Mark Grebner, P.O. Box 6249, East Lansing, 48826
to a term expiring June 30, 2005.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/17/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS)
RESOLUTION #04-246
At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, Michigan (the “Board”), held on the 24th day of August, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time,
PRESENT: Celentino, Dedden, De Leon, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Lynch, Minter, Nevin, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Stid, Swope, Thomas and Weatherwax-Grant
ABSENT: None
The following resolution was made by Commissioner Swope and seconded by Commissioner Schafer:
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution #04-006 adopted by the Board on February 2, 2004 (the “Preliminary Resolution”), the Board determined that it was in the best interest of the County of Ingham, Michigan (the “County”) to negotiate with Trane, a Division of American Standard Inc. (“Trane”), for a proposal for the acquisition and installation of energy conservation improvements to be made in various facilities of the County designed to provide the County with energy and operational cost savings; and
WHEREAS, Trane has provided the County with a proposal (the “Energy Proposal”) to make such improvements (the “Improvements”) in the 55th District Court Building, the Youth Center, the Human Services Building, the Ingham County Jail, the Courthouse and Hilliard Building, the Grady Porter Building, the Veteran’s Memorial Building and the Animal Control Building (the “Facilities”); and
WHEREAS, in the Preliminary Resolution the Board authorized the County Controller to negotiate financing arrangements to finance the Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller, with the assistance of the County Treasurer, solicited and received financing proposals from Fifth Third Securities, Comerica Bank, National City Bank of the Midwest and Banc One Leasing Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller and the County Treasurer have determined that the proposal (the “Financing Proposal”) of Banc One Leasing Corporation (“Banc One”) provides the most advantageous terms to the County; and
WHEREAS, a form of Installment Purchase Agreement (the “Contract”), together with a related form of Assignment, have been presented to the Board for approval in order to provide for the financing of the Improvements pursuant to the terms of the Financing Proposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. It is found to be necessary and desirable for the County to finance the acquisition and installation of the Improvements pursuant to the terms of the Contract.
2. The County pledges its limited tax full faith and credit for the payment of its obligations under the Contract. The Board shall include in its budget and pay the sum or sums necessary each year to meet the payments due pursuant to the provisions of the Contract.
3. The assignment of the Agreement by Trane to Banc One pursuant to the form of Assignment submitted to the Board, with such additions to, deletions from or changes to such form not materially adverse to the County as the County Controller may approve, is approved. The County Controller, at any time after the successful negotiation of the final contract with Trane entered into in order to memorialize the terms of the Energy Proposal, is authorized to execute and deliver the Contract in substantially the form submitted to the Board with such additions to, deletions from or changes to such form not materially adverse to the County as the County Controller may approve. The Agreement shall be in an aggregate purchase price of not to exceed $1,700,000 and shall be payable as to principal and interest as approved by the County Controller, consistent with the terms of the Financing Proposal. The Agreement, when signed and delivered by the County Controller on behalf of the County, shall constitute the binding and valid contract of the County and shall be fully enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions. The approvals of the County Controller required in this Section 3 shall be evidenced by his execution and delivery of the Contract and the Assignment.
4. The Board designates the Contract as a “qualified tax exempt obligation” for the purpose of deduction of interest expense by financial institutions under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The County covenants to comply with all provisions of the Code (together with regulations promulgated under the Code) necessary to maintain the exclusion of interest on the Contract from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
5. The Chairman of the Board, the County Clerk, the County Treasurer, the County Controller and other County officials or employees as may be necessary are severally authorized to execute and deliver such documents, instruments and certificates as are necessary or desirable to consummate the transactions described in the Contract and the Assignment and to maintain the exclusion of interest on the Contract from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
6. The aggregate useful lives of the Improvements are determined to be at least ten years.
YEAS: Celentino, Dedden, De Leon, Greber, Hertel, Holman, Lynch, Minter, Schafer, Schor, Severino,
Stid, Swope, Thomas and Weatherwax-Grant
NAYS: Nevin
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
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COUNTY OF INGHAM )
I certify that I am the fully qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Ingham, Michigan, and that the attached resolution is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, Michigan, held on the 24th day of August, 2004, the original which is on file in my office and is available to the public. Public notice of such meeting was given in compliance with Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended.
August 24, 2004 __________________________________________
Ingham County Clerk
COUNTY SERVICES: County Services will meet 8/24/04.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Commissioner Nevin voting no and all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE A BACKUP GENERATOR TO SUPPORT SERVERS LOCATED AT THE HILLIARD BUILDING
RESOLUTION #04-247
WHEREAS, county departments have become more dependant upon computer technology to provide services to the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, MIS currently houses the servers for applications such as CourtView, Civitic, Payroll/Finance, ECS (Register of Deeds and Clerk) at the Hilliard building; and
WHEREAS, MIS currently has these critical servers on a backup battery (UPS) system which would only allow a couple of hours of operation after a major power failure; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Department has identified the use for this generator as part of its top anticipated targeted proprieties; and
WHEREAS, The State of Michigan Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP) has agreed to provide twenty-two thousand, five hundred dollars ($22,500) towards the purchase of a backup generator if it is completed before September 30, 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of a back-up generator for the Hilliard Building at a cost not to exceed $85,000, contingent upon receipt of a grant from the State of Michigan Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes acceptance of a grant in the amount of $22,500 from OPHP for said purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize matching funds from the Contingency Account in an amount not to exceed thirty-three thousand, five hundred dollars ($33,500), and authorizes use of twenty-nine thousand ($29,000) from the MIS Network Budget for the purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after the solicitation of a generator using existing County Policies and Procedures, the Board authorizes the County Controller to award the bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and County Clerk to sign the grant agreement and any necessary contract documents with the selected equipment vendor upon review by the County Attorney,
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel, Severino, Nevin
Nays: De Leon Absent: None Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP AND THE INGHAM COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #04-248
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Department entered into a contract with the Pepsi Bottling Group for beverage service on August 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Pepsi Bottling Group has failed to provide one vending program per year, as specified in the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Pepsi Bottling Group has not resolved service issues within a thirty (30) day time period, as specified in the contract; and
WHEREAS, the contract specifically states that either party may terminate the contract, by delivery of written notice, during the period of August 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Board recommends that the contract with the Pepsi Bottling Group be terminated; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Board feels it would be beneficial to the County to accept new bids for beverage services within the County park system following the termination of the contract with the Pepsi Bottling Group.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the termination of the Ingham County Parks Department contract with the Pepsi Bottling Group.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL PASSENGER VAN
RESOLUTION #04-249
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Department and the Ingham County Friend of the Court have entered into a cooperative arrangement to establish the Jail Alternative Sentence Program under which individuals who are in contempt of court for non-payment of child support are offered the alternative of working to maintain and improve the county parks rather than serving a jail sentence; and
WHEREAS, the initial results of the program have been very positive, resulting in an improved level of maintenance within the county parks; and
WHEREAS, the program not only eases the problem of jail overcrowding and provides positive benefits to the visitors of the Ingham County parks system, it also provides a sense of work ethic which will translate into employability of the participants; and
WHEREAS, transportation of the participants is a necessary component of the program; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board has requested a passenger van as its highest equipment purchase priority for 2005; and
WHEREAS, the sooner than expected implementation of the program has made the immediate purchase of the van desirable; and
WHEREAS, due to the early success of the Alternative Jail Sentencing Program, the Ingham County Parks Board recommends the immediate purchase of the van.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes up to $21,000 from the Equipment Revolving Fund (664-80000-978010-C752) to be used for the purchase of one 12 passenger van for the Ingham County Parks Department’s use with the Alternative Jail Sentencing Program.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ICEA/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-250
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been achieved between the representatives of the Ingham County Employees’ Association and the County to extend the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for one year, i.e., January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, covering employees in the Public Health Nurse Unit; and
WHEREAS, the only change in the Agreement will be to provide a three per cent (3%) wage increase across the board which will, however, also increase the health insurance benchmarks by three per cent (3%) as required by current contract language; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement has been ratified by the employees within that bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the agreement have been approved by the County Services and Finance Committees.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract with the Ingham County Employees’ Association for the Public Nurse Unit is hereby extended from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 granting a three per cent (3%) wage increase effective pay period commencing 12-25-04 and ending 01-07-05, and that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign it on behalf of the County of Ingham upon review by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter, De Leon Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MID-MICHIGAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MASTER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-251
WHEREAS, information technology is increasingly important to the services that we provide to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, information technology adds flexibility to respond to unplanned events; and
WHEREAS, the loss of information technology resources can significantly degrade organizational productivity, hinder the ability to provide required day to day services, and impair the ability to respond to a variety of non-routine events; and
WHEREAS, individually, it is virtually impossible for any community to plan and prepare for all given incidents that may result in loss of, or necessity for, specific information technology resources; and
WHEREAS, a group of communities can more effectively plan for, and respond to a larger variety of events; and
WHEREAS, information technology resources are not directly incorporated in any existing Mutual Aid agreements; and
WHEREAS, regional information technology operation managers are proposing the creation of an Information Technology Master Mutual Aid Agreement (ITMMAA); and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the ITMMAA is to create a framework that allows the participants to voluntarily combine their resources and expertise to provide mutual aid; and
WHEREAS, the ITMMAA would allow each participant included in the ITMMA A to call on other
Participants for additional aid in order to adequately combat large scale information technology disasters/outages; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that a cooperative agreement be executed for the exchange of such mutual aid on a local, countywide, and regional basis.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of these facts, the County agrees to participate in the Information Technology Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and as a participant hereto agrees as follows:
1. Each participant agrees to provide mutual aid on a voluntary basis in the form of staff, hardware, software, network connections, access to participant building facilities, internet access to any other participant when a request for mutual aid has been received, provided that in no event will any participant be liable for not providing such aid.
2.
In the event that mutual aid is received, the requesting participant assumes responsibility and liability for actions taken by the responding participant.
3. Each participant agrees that a request for mutual aid shall be made by the information technology manager or other local government official identified in Section 11.
4. Each participant agrees to assume financial responsibility and liability for its own actions upon responding to a request for mutual aid.
5. All participants agree to periodically meet and review what resources that they beare able to provide in an information technology/disaster.
6. Participants agree to work together to find ways to increase the reliability of technology, create redundant systems, and if agreed share in the cost for disaster preparation.
7. When an agency borrows a resource from a participant agency, they accept the resource will be returned as quickly as possible.
8. The loaning agency may request the return of the resource at anytime, however, they accept the fact the resource may remain with the loaned to agency for up to seven days from the time, which the request for return is made.
9. This agreement shall become effective as to each party when approved or executed by the party, and shall remain operative and effective as between each party that approved or executed this agreement, until participation in this agreement is terminated by the party. The termination by one or more of the parties of its participation in this agreement shall not affect the operation of this agreement as between the other parties thereto.
10. Any participant may terminate this agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice from the information technology manger/director of that agency.
11. In addition to the information technology manager, the following officials shall also be permitted to request assistance from the Participating agencies:
· Highest Ranking Elected Official
· Highest Ranking Appointed Official
· Emergency Services Coordinator
· Other IT Staff specifically authorized by the Participating Agency’s Information Technology Manager.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon review by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL TO COLLECT COUNTY GENERAL FUND TAXES IN JULY AND TO CONTINUE REVENUE SHARING FOR COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS AT CURRENT LEVELS
RESOLUTION #04-252
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan is facing a $1.6 billion deficit in preparation of its 2004-05 budget; and
WHEREAS, one of the Governor’s proposals to eliminate this deficit was the total elimination of revenue sharing payments to counties in the amount of $183.5 million, with the replacement of these funds offset from funds withdrawn from a restricted account in each county which is funded from the proceeds obtained by advancing county general fund property tax collections from December to July; and
WHEREAS, through negotiations with the Michigan Association of Counties, the proposal has been modified to phase in the advancement of the property tax collection over a three year period, thus lessening the impact on taxpayers, and to provide assurances that once the restricted fund is exhausted that the state will resume its revenue sharing payments; and
WHEREAS, should the state budget be adopted with the elimination of $183.5 million in revenue sharing payments, without a source of replacement revenue, reductions in services to the residents of Ingham County totaling as much as $5.2 million will be necessary; and
WHEREAS, depending on how the formula is written to make such a reduction, Ingham County and its cities, townships, and villages could receive a 17% reduction in revenue sharing payments, or Ingham County could receive a 46% reduction with the remainder spread among its cities, townships and villages; and
WHEREAS, elimination of $183.5 million in revenue sharing payments statewide, or $5.2 million throughout Ingham County, regardless of the method used to distribute the reduction, would result in significant reductions in public safety, public health, recreation, and other services; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposal would achieve the desired result of reducing the state’s deficit by $183.5 million while enabling the continuation of funding for current levels of public safety, public health, recreation, and other services without significant reduction; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County would be assured of a revenue stream replacing the current level of revenue sharing payments adjusted for inflation the next 7 years, with legislation requiring the state to resume state revenue sharing after that time; and
WHEREAS, in comparison to the reductions necessary to be made if the Governor’s revised proposal is rejected, the impact on taxpayers has been minimized by phasing in the advancement of the tax payment date over a three year period; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Association of Counties has supported the Governor’s revised proposal and encouraged its members to also support the proposal.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the Governor’s revised proposal to collect county general fund property tax in July and to continue revenue sharing for counties, cities and townships at current levels as endorsed by the Michigan Association of Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the legislature to incorporate the Governor’s revised proposal into the budget, including the necessary statutory language in the revenue sharing statute reflecting the continuing commitment of the state to provide revenue sharing to counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall send copies of this resolution to the Senators and Representatives representing Ingham County; Governor Granholm, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was iIntroduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF COST CATEGORIES FOR BUDGET TRANSFER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION #04-253
WHEREAS, Resolution 88-70 established cost categories for the purpose of budgetary transfers, and
WHEREAS, within the current definition, there are several central service chargeback line items from which departments may not spend or transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, this current definition often results in confusion on the part of departments regarding the areas from which they are allowed to spend and transfer funds, and
WHEREAS, the new financial software currently being implemented will allow for a more flexible definition of cost categories; and
WHEREAS, a new definition will provide for a more meaningful and flexible budgetary method, while still providing the necessary level of control.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective at the beginning of fiscal year 2005, cost categories will be defined as follows:
COST CATEGORY LINE ITEM GROUP
Personnel Services 701.000-725.999
Controllable Expenses 726.000-969.999 (except non-controllable expense
line items)
Non-Controllable Expenses 915.050 (liability insurance)
921.000 (utilities)
921.070 (courier service)
921.150 (telephone allocation cost)
943.000 (pc equipment service charge)
943.010 (equipment service charge – non pc)
944.000 (vehicle service charge)
Capital Outlay 970.000-989.999
Debt Service 990.000-998.999
Appropriation Transfers Out 999.000-999.999
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that fiscal year 2005 is defined as January 1, 2005 for all funds, except:
Fund 221 Health effective October 1, 2004
Fund 288 FIA - Child Care effective October 1, 2004
Fund 290 Social Welfare effective October 1, 2004
Fund 561 Fair Board effective November 1, 2004
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget transfer limits and approval procedures as set by Resolution 94-93 will remain in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller shall prepare and send a summary of the policies and procedures regarding the transfer of budgeted funds to all county departments that have budgetary responsibilities.
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION AND MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO ACCEPT $10,000 FROM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS ON THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF EMERALD ASH BORER
RESOLUTION #04-254
WHEREAS, Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic wood-boring beetle that was discovered infesting and killing ash trees in southeastern Michigan in the summer in 2002; and
WHEREAS, ash trees are a valuable resource to nursery, landscape and timber industries in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, EAB is spreading from its point of infestation into the state and has killed more than 6 million ash trees in southeastern Michigan forcing a quarantine in 13 counties (including Ingham County) preventing moving ash trees and ash wood materials; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University (MSU) the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the USDA Forest Service, and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are collaborating to help find answers and provide information to residents, landowners and public officials questions about EAB; and
WHEREAS, county extension offices have been determined to be a primary location for informing and educating residents on the management and control of ash borer infestation; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University is providing grants or professional service contracts of up to $10,000 available to affected counties to augment their county extension office resources for providing educational and technical assistance to residents; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University will provide Ingham County MSU Extension $10,000 for either a grant or professional services contract to provide additional educational and technical assistance to residents on the management and control of EAB.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) authorizes Ingham County MSU Extension to enter into an agreement with Michigan State University for a sum not to exceed $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) in the form of a grant or a personal services contract from Michigan State University to expand EAB educational and technical assistance to County residents starting September 1, 2004 and ending January 31, 2005 and in accordance with the following projected budget:
EAB Grant Budget Cost Not to Exceed
EAB Program Assistant $ 6,000
Operating $4,000
Total $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with this resolution the Ingham County MSU Extension is authorized to employ a temporary, part-time, EAB Program Assistant at hourly wage and overhead costs not to exceed $15.67.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the 2004 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to account for the MSU grant or personal services contract and carry over remaining grant funds into the 2005 Extension budget for expenditure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/17/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003-2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BUDGET AND CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #04-255
WHEREAS, Ingham County has entered into a 2003-2004 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract (CPBC ) with the Michigan Department of Community Health, originally authorized by Resolution No. 03-205 and amended by Resolution No. 03-294 and Resolution No. 04-71; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is proposing to execute a second and final amendment to the CPBC agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed CPBC amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the 2003-2004 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall increase overall state/federal funding to Ingham County by $84,073 for a total of $4,398,736 and shall incorporate the following changes:
• adjusts funding performance levels and incorporates negotiated budget modifications
• revises provisions to the TB DOT Program
• adds an in-kind provision for Michigan Childhood Immunization Registry
• incorporates new provisions to the Property Loan Program in the Lead
Remediation Program
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to expend up to $43,000 to purchase computers and communications equipment to support the Health Department’s Public Health Preparedness capacity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to expend an additional $27,000 of grant funds to support public health preparedness infrastructure needs, including support for a generator for emergency power needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2004 budget to implement the CPBC amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY
RESOLUTION #04-256
WHEREAS, Ingham County has entered into a Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFIA), authorized for FY 2001-2002 in Resolution No. 02-021; and
WHEREAS, under the contract, Ingham County conducts health assessments of refugees within 90 days of arrival in the United States, which include a complete physical examination, a number of laboratory test, including tests for communicable diseases, immunizations, referrals for services, provision of language assistance and transportation for health care purposes; and
WHEREAS, the MFIA has proposed to amend the contract to extend it through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that these funds are included as revenue in the Department’s 2005 budget request and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency, originally authorized for FY 2001-2002 by Resolution No. 02-021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall authorize the extension of the contract through September 30, 2005 and that the total compensation available to Ingham County for services provided pursuant to the amended contract period shall be $270,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.
RESOLUTION #04-257
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program in the counties of Clinton, Gratiot, and Ingham; and
WHEREAS, low-income, uninsured women, ages 40 to 49, enrolled in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) are not eligible for screening mammograms since the December 2002 Executive Order reducing expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department submitted a proposal to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support the cost of screening mammograms to BCCCP eligible women; and
WHEREAS, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded a grant contract to Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the grant contracts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant contract with the Greater Lansing Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of supporting the cost of screening mammograms for low-income women in Clinton, Gratiot and Ingham Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant contract shall be June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005 and that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will pay Ingham County up to $15,000 to support the cost of screening mammograms for women in Clinton, Gratiot and Ingham Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2005 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant contract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2004-2005 AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #04-258
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has for many years provided funding to Ingham County to help support public health services for City of Lansing residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to provide such support in 2004-2005; and
WHEREAS, these revenues are anticipated in the Health Department's 2005 budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement with the City of Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the City of Lansing to provide financial support to certain services provided by or through the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing shall provide $176,900 to support the following services:
1. Adult Health/V.D. Clinic
2. Food Bank Project Operation
3. Child Care Scholarship Program/OYC
4. High Risk Adolescent Program
5. Medical Access Program
6. Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson be authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2004-2005 AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) PROCESS
RESOLUTION #04-259
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and County governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting the public health; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health is in the process of establishing tentative grant funding levels for 2004-2005, and these funding levels are included in the Health Department’s 2005 budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health has proposed a 2004-2005 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the 2004-2005 Agreement be authorized and executed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2004-2005 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall be October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the scope of services included in this Agreement shall include Local Public Health Operations, and several categorical public health programs identified in the attachments to the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approximately $4.1 million of State/Federal funds will be made available to Ingham County through the CPBC Agreement and that the Ingham County contribution to expenditures associated with the Agreement and budget shall not exceed levels appropriated in the County's 2005 Budget for these purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes subcontracts for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 with specialty physicians, laboratories, and health care institutions and other service providers necessary to implement the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program in Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, which is a program included in the CPBC Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that braided service contracts are authorized with the following list of providers to support engagement and mobilization of low-income families with children in processes designed to assure access to health care services and to remove barriers to better maternal and child health outcomes. These service contracts braid together requirements and funds from multiple sources including the County, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, American Legacy Foundation, and Medicaid Administration (Federal Share); and include $46,000 in Legacy funds and $68,000 in additional Medicaid funds not previously included in the Department’s 05 budget request to the County. The braided service contracts shall be authorized up to the amounts identified below for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005:
Allen Neighborhood Center - $84,000
Catholic Social Services/St. Vincent Home, Inc. - $135,000
Child Abuse Prevention Services - $55,750
Cristo Rey Community Center - $65,000
Family and Community Development Services, Inc. - $90,000
Greater Lansing African American Health Institute - $68,000
Hmong American Community, Inc. - $20,000
Lansing Latino Health Alliance - $53,000
NorthWest Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative - $84,000
SouthWest Neighborhood Network Center - $84,000
Vietnamese Association - $25,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract for up to $35,000 is authorized with Professional Service Industries, Inc. to perform lead inspection and abatement oversight services through the Lead Hazard Remediation Program grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $98,550 contract to support the operation of a medical clinic to serve low-income person is authorized for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 with Gateway Community Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2005 budget to increase revenues and expenditures by $114,000, recognizing additional funding from the American Legacy Foundation and Federal Medicaid participation to support outreach contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement, contracts and subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/18/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION #04-260
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Board of Health due to resignations; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Dr. Maurice Reizen, 1915 Tomahawk Road, Okemos, 48864
to the Board of Health, as a provider, to a term expiring December 31, 2004.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LEAD TASK FORCE
RESOLUTION #04-261
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created a Lead Task Force to learn about the health problems caused by lead exposure, the major sources of lead exposure and the potential for exposure to lead in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Lead Task Force.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Dr. Dean Sienko, Ingham County Medical Examiner
Michael Allen, Environmental Health, 109 Germany Road, Williamston, 48895
Brenda Matson, Disease Control, 16549 Forest Hill, Grand Ledge, 48837
Chris Nelson, (Lead Risk Assessor), 11219 Barnes, Eaton Rapids, 48827
Karen Martin, Cooperative Extension, 817 Beech, East Lansing, 48823
Margaret Beall, representative of the Community Health Center Board, 4178 Wabingo, Okemos, 48864
William Maier, Board of Water and Light, 4047 Bonny View Drive, Lansing, 48911
Barbara Kimmel, City of Lansing Development Office, 322 W. Madison, Lansing, 48906
Wesley Priem, Michigan Department of Community Health, 1020 E. Geneva Dr., DeWitt, 48820
James Vande Bunte, (Landlord) 2074 Lac DuMont, Haslett, 48840
Sara Clark, (parent of lead infected child), 311 Jones, Lansing, 48912
to the Lead Task Force to terms expiring March 31, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the residency requirement is hereby waived for Brenda Matson, Chris Nelson and Wesley Priem.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/04
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Lynch to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Nevin, supported by Commissioner Severino to amend item #35 to insert “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lead Task Force is directed to consider and evaluate the potential health hazards of lead in drinking water and to make recommendations for board action within 90 days”.
Motion to amend failed, with Commissioners Swope, Hertel, Schor, DeLeon, Grebner, Thomas, Stid, Schor voting no, all others voting yes.
Motion to adopt the resolution carried on a unanimous vote. Motion carried.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING ROGER FLEMING
RESOLUTION #04-262
WHEREAS, Roger Fleming has been in law enforcement in Michigan for over 32 years; and
WHEREAS, he began his career with Ingham County in September 1998 and served the entire time as the Director of Animal Control; and
WHEREAS, he served on the Michigan Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Management Policy Committee during his tenure at Animal Control; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in opening the Shelter to various dog and cat rescue organizations, which helped increase sales of total animals from 533 in 1998 to 1,881 in 2002, meanwhile reducing euthanasia by 1,347 pets in the same period; and
WHEREAS, he helped create a “Cat Only Room” in order to provide a quieter, less threatening setting for felines; and
WHEREAS, he helped create the two outside fenced picnic type areas for prospective adopters to play, exercise, and just get acquainted with pets looking for new homes; and
WHEREAS, he played an important role in getting a new ventilation system for the kennel area, improving the air quality at the Shelter which promotes a better environment and reduces the spread of disease; and
WHEREAS, he oversaw the purchase of the latest in Shelter computer software, helping to speed up the adoption and record keeping process; and
WHEREAS, after six years of service with Ingham County, Roger will be retiring on September 24, 2004.
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Roger Fleming for his years of service to the County of Ingham and extends its sincere appreciation for the contributions he has made to the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to Roger and hopes for continued success in his future endeavors.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope
Nays: None Absent: Minter, Schafer Approved 8/12/04
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE WITH THE BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT FOR A NEW COMMUNICATION TOWER FOR THE
INGHAM COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT
RESOLUTION #04-263