Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
April 26, 2005
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners reconvened for their statutory equalization meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Grebner led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Celentino indicated Agenda Item No. 6 – Resolution to Exempt County Property Tax Revenues from Capture in the Expanded East Lansing Downtown Development Authority District would be pulled from the agenda and there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 19 – Resolution Authorizing Adoption of a New Interlocal Agreement for the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad (amendment to attachment only). These were accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from U.S. Senator Carl Levin regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Oceana County in Opposition to Senate Bill 150 and House Companion Bill 4507. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the City of East Lansing regarding Notification of Rescheduled Public Hearing regarding East Lansing Downtown Development Authority District Expansion. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the City of East Lansing regarding Notification of Public Hearings regarding East Lansing Downtown Development Authority Plan #2 Amendment and District Expansion. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Michigan Association of Counties Congratulating Controller Jerry Ambrose on his Appointment to the Governor’s Task Force on Local Government Services and Fiscal Stability. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Debra Kanza, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Lynne Page, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Cheryl Fritze, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Sheila Moore, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Richard Baker, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 10 and 17. 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 County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #05-107
WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Ingham County Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed youth interested in serving on this Committee:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointment to the Ingham County Youth Commission:
Brian Yu, 1931 Pageant Way, Holt, 48842
to a term expiring August 31, 2006.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT COUNTY PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FROM CAPTURE IN THE EXPANDED EAST LANSING DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #05-
WHEREAS, the East Lansing City Council held a public hearing on May 17, 2005, for the purpose of adopting an ordinance expanding the boundaries of the East Lansing DDA District, which ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days after the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County property tax revenues in the expanded East Lansing DDA district may be subject to capture by a tax increment financing plan approved by the East Lansing City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 125.1653(3), Ingham County may exempt its property taxes from capture in the expanded area of the East Lansing Township DDA District by adopting a resolution to that effect within sixty
(60) days of the May 17, 2005 public hearing, which resolution takes effect when filed with the East Lansing City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the resolution exempting Ingham County property taxes in the expanded area of the East Lansing DDA District from capture by the East Lansing Township DDA remains effective until a copy of a resolution rescinding that resolution is filed with the East Lansing City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 125.1664(4), Ingham County may enter into agreements with the East Lansing DDA and the East Lansing City Council to share a portion of the captured assessed value of the expanded area of the East Lansing DDA District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ingham County Board of Commissioners Resolution #95-174, a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference, it is the policy of Ingham County not to permit the capture of County property tax revenues in any new or amended DDA districts unless the Board of Commissioners has approved a tax sharing agreement with the DDA and the affected municipality, which tax sharing agreement must meet the conditions set forth in Resolution #95-174.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 125.1653(3), hereby approves the exemption of Ingham County property taxes in the expanded area of the East Lansing DDA District from capture by the East Lansing DDA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect when a copy is filed with the East Lansing City Clerk, and shall remain effective until a copy of a resolution rescinding this Resolution is filed with the East Lansing City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County may hereafter enter into agreements with the East Lansing DDA and the East Lansing City Council to share a portion of the captured assessed value of the expanded area of the East Lansing DDA District, in conformance with the policies set forth in Resolution #05-094.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon entry into an agreement with the East Lansing DDA and the East Lansing City Council to share a portion of the captured assessed value of the expanded area of the East Lansing
DDA District, this Resolution may be rescinded, and a copy of the rescinding resolution shall be filed with the East Lansing City Clerk.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: Schor Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 4/20/05
Pulled from the agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LDFA) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA BY THE CITY OF EAST LANSING AND THE CITY OF LANSING, TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANSING REGIONAL SMARTZONE
RESOLUTION #05-108
WHEREAS, the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing in Ingham County are authorized under Michigan Public Act 281 of 1986, as amended, to create a multi-jurisdictional Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) with the approval of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Lansing and the City of East Lansing have notified the County of their intent to create a multi-jurisdictional LDFA to be known as the Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing (“the Authority”), County of Ingham, Michigan, which will exercise its powers within an Authority District designated by the Cities (the “Authority District”), which Authority District is to be known as the Lansing Regional SmartZone, more particularly described as four separate areas; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Authority District would have geographical boundaries as follows:
A. The area in downtown Lansing bounded by Grand Avenue to the west, Michigan Avenue to the south, the Grand River to the east, and Shiawassee Street to the north.
B. The area in Lansing bounded by I-496 to the west, the Lansing Corporate City Limit to the north and northeast, Collins Road to the east, and Dunckel Road to the south.
C. The area in East Lansing bounded by Bogue Street to the west, Grand River Avenue to the north, Hagadorn Road to the east, and the Red Cedar River to the south.
D. The area in downtown East Lansing contained within the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority District as adopted by the East Lansing City Council by Ordinance 635 on June 17, 1986, and amended by Ordinance 889 adopted on February 18, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the County of Ingham agrees that the creation of the Authority, in partnership or cooperation with others, including Michigan Biotechnology Incorporated, Michigan State University, Michigan State University Foundation, and others, will help eliminate the causes of unemployment, underemployment, and joblessness, and will promote economic growth in the County; and
WHEREAS, State law provides that if the Authority is operating within a district which is also designated by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as a “Certified Technology Park,” the County cannot opt out of having its ad valorem property taxes captured by the Authority.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the establishment of the Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing for the purpose of operating within the Lansing Regional SmartZone, but only if and when the MEDC has designated the Authority District as a Certified Technology Park under Public Act 281 of 1986, as amended.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor
Nays: Thomas Absent: Dougan Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A DOMESTIC HOT WATER BOILER AT THE INGHAM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
RESOLUTION #05-109
WHEREAS, the domestic hot water boiler at the Ingham County Correctional Facility has deteriorated to the point where it is now nonfunctional; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this hot water boiler be replaced in order to provide building operational functions; and
WHEREAS, the funds necessary for this emergency purchase have been identified by the Facilities Director and will come from funds currently budgeted for Replacing the Heating Units at Jail Posts 3, 6, & 9 in the amount of $30,000; and
WHEREAS, a quote from Myers Plumbing has been obtained for the replacement of the emergency purchase and installation of the domestic hot water boiler for a total estimated cost of $16,000; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Director has determined that the project for replacing the heating units can be combined with the CIP project for replacing the HVAC system for the same posts in the Jail.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners approves the transfer of $16,000 from the CIP Budget for replacing the heating units at the jail to a CIP Budget for Replacing the domestic hot water boiler, and the transfer of the remaining $14,000 to the CIP project for replacing the HVAC system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments and to approve the purchase and installation of the domestic hot water boiler for an estimated total cost of not to exceed $16,000.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH 4D PHARMACY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #05-110
WHEREAS, Ingham County's eligible employees and retirees are provided prescription drug benefits; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County on behalf of the Ingham Health Coalition issued a Request for Proposal in February of 2005 and nine responses were received; and
WHEREAS, the Health Coalition has reviewed the responses and determined that 4D Pharmacy Management Systems Inc. offers the optimal level of service and value to the employees of Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with 4D Pharmacy Management Systems Inc. for a 18 month period beginning on July 1, 2005 to provide Pharmacy Benefit Management Services to eligible employees and retirees of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract shall be based on the 4D responses to the Request for Proposals, as further clarified in presentations and negotiations with the Health Coalition and the County Controller.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract may be renewed annually thereafter at the discretion of the Health Coalition and with the approval of the County Controller.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the termination of the current contract with ClaimsPro/Pharmacare, effective June 30, 2005 or as soon thereafter as practical in the judgment of the County Controller.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign appropriate documents as recommended by the County Controller and as reviewed by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2005 COUNTY EQUALIZATION REPORT AS SUBMITTED WITH THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS
RESOLUTION #05-111
WHEREAS, the Equalization Department has examined the assessment rolls of the 16 townships and five cities within Ingham County to ascertain whether the real and personal property in the respective townships and cities has been equally and uniformly assessed; and
WHEREAS, based on its studies, the Equalization Department has presented to the Equalization Sub-Committee the 2005 Equalization data that equalizes the townships’ and cities’ valuations, by adding to or deducting from the valuations of the said taxable property in the 16 townships and five cities, an amount which represents the true cash value; and
WHEREAS, the attached report is the result of the foregoing process.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, that the accompanying statements be, and the same hereby are, approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham as the equalized value of all taxable property, both real and personal, for each of the 16 townships and five cities in said County for real property values equalized at $8,472,452,710 and personal property values equalized at $563,080,329, for a total equalized value of real and personal property at $9,035,533,039 pursuant to Section 211.34 MCL, 1948, as amended.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES AT STATE TAX COMMISSION HEARINGS
RESOLUTION #05-112
WHEREAS, the State Tax Commission has by statute the responsibility to annually equalize all county equalization reports for the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the State Equalization hearing date and issuance of final order is set for Monday, May 23, 2005; and
WHEREAS, under administrative procedures the State Tax Commission requires that each county designate the individuals selected to represent the County at said hearing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Douglas A. Stover, Equalization Director, and Commissioners Steve Dougan and Chris Swope, be and hereby are appointed to represent the County of Ingham at the preliminary meeting on Monday, May 9, 2005 and the Annual State Equalization Hearing on Monday, May 23 2005, and any other dates as set by the State Tax Commission, in the matter of the 2005 equalization of assessments for Ingham County.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CREATE THREE TEMPORARY PART-TIME SUMMER STAFF AT THE BAKER DONORA FOCUS CENTER UNDER THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE TITLE V PREVENTION GRANT
RESOLUTION #05-113
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) is established to coordinate youth violence prevention programming in the City of Lansing and Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has been designated by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners as the monitoring and advisory body for implementation of their comprehensive strategy for preventing and treating delinquency; and
WHEREAS, a Title V grant in the amount of $100,000 has been received from the
Juvenile Justice Grant Unit of the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFIA)
by Ingham County on behalf of the YVPC to implement programming at Baker Donora
Focus Center and the surrounding community in the amount of $150,000, with the local
match coming from the City of Lansing in the amount of $50,000 for a total
budget of $150,000 for the time period of August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement the grant, a full-time Project Coordinator, a part-time Project Assistant, and several other part-time, temporary staff positions have been created and filled; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized a sub-contract between the Ingham County MSU Extension and the City of Lansing in the amount of $50,000 to provide the local cash match required in the main contract with MFIA for the time period of August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension has been authorized to employ a necessary, temporary project staff not to exceed $42,123; and
WHEREAS, contingent upon approval from MFIA, an additional $1,540 (including FICA) from the original Summer Youth Enrichment Coordinator line item will be transferred to a different position (teen life skills facilitator) within the Title V grant; and
WHEREAS, the Title V Project Coordinator proposed to create three part-time temporary summer positions at the Baker Donora Focus Center from the Summer Youth Enrichment Coordinator line item, currently at a cost of $8,470 (including FICA); and
WHEREAS, two of the summer positions, the Summer Enrichment Assistants will be paid through the Title V grant and both staff will be paid $8 per hour for 25 hours a week plus five additional hours of training for 9 weeks. Each position will not exceed a cost of $1,840 for a total of $3,680 and $368 for FICA for a total amount not to exceed $4,048; and
WHEREAS, the remaining summer position, the Summer Enrichment Coordinator, will be paid through the Title V grant and will pay staff $8 per hour for 25 hours a week for 13 weeks, plus 2.5 additional hours of training. This position will not exceed the cost of $2,620 and $262 for FICA, for a total amount not to exceed $2,882.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Title V Juvenile Justice Prevention Grant to create three part-time, temporary summer positions to develop and deliver programming at Baker Donora Focus Center to be paid out of the $150,000 budget described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total salary cost of the three part-time temporary summer positions are not to exceed a total cost $6,930 (including FICA) through July 31, 2005, as follows:
Temporary Positions Cost Not to Exceed
Summer Enrichment Assistant $2024
Summer Enrichment Assistant $2024
Summer Enrichment Coordinator $2882
Total $6930
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller be authorized to amend the 2004/05 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to account for the MFIA grant and any subcontracts related to the grant.
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, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET AND STAFFING
FOR THE OFFICE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
RESOLUTION #05-114
WHEREAS, the UAW-GM National Center for Human Resources has for seven years provided financial support to the Office for Young Children (OYC), to provide child care information and referral services for the hourly auto workers represented by UAW-GM Locals #602, 652, 1618 and 1753 in Lansing area GM plants; and
WHEREAS, the UAW-GM support is actualized through an agreement between the Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care Association and Ingham County authorized in Resolution #90-178; and
WHEREAS, the approved 2005 OYC budget anticipated $333,133 in support from UAW-GM; and
WHEREAS, because of national restructuring of human resources benefits, UAW-GM is only able to offer $188,509 for these services in 2005; and
WHEREAS, the OYC staff has developed a plan to accommodate the loss in revenue by holding open three existing vacant positions; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners adjust the Health Department’s 2005 Budget to recognize the loss of revenue and similarly adjust anticipated expenditures in salary and benefit costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to adjust the 2005 Office for Young Children Budget to implement this resolution by reducing the UAW-GM revenue by $144,624 and reducing the OYC expenses by a similar amount by holding open three vacant OYC positions (HLHOYC022, HLHOYC018, and HLHOYC014).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the four attachments to the Michigan-4C Association agreement, as authorized in Resolution #90-178, after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/18/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE WORK IN THE BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RESOLUTION #05-115
WHEREAS, Dean G. Sienko, M.D., Medical Director was assigned responsibility for oversight of the Bureau of Environmental Health in 2004; and
WHEREAS, James Wilson, R.S., MPH was appointed Environmental Health Director in September 2004; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sienko and Mr. Wilson have conducted an assessment of the assigned duties and responsibilities of the Bureau and the staffing and other resources of the Bureau and have found deficits; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sienko and Mr. Wilson have developed a plan to reorganize the work of the Bureau and within the existing financial resources to provide adequate staff and support to responsibly implement all the duties and responsibilities currently assigned; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director has recommended a salary grade for the new classification and the ICEA has reviewed the plan and has indicated its support; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has reviewed the plan and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the actions to implement the plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners indicates its support for the effort to reorganize the work of the Bureau of Environmental Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board establishes a new classification within the Bureau of Environmental Health: Environmental Health Specialist, ICEA Pro 04.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the allocation of positions within the Bureau of Environmental Health shall be modified from the current allocation, effective May 1, 2005, as follows:
Classification Current Recommended
Director 1 1
Programs Supervisor 3 2
Sanitarian I 0 7
Sanitarian II 15 5
Sanitarian III 1 2
E.H. Specialist 0 6
E.H. Assistant 1 0
Community Health Rep III 1 1
Health Program Assistant 1.5 1.5
Total 23.5 25.5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no current employee shall be reduced in salary grade and that movement to the new allocation shall be implemented as positions become vacant.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/18/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION # 05-016 AND EXPAND OUTREACH FUNDING FROM THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN
RESOLUTION #05-116
WHEREAS, Resolution # 05-016 authorized an amendment to the Medical Services Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation to implement a community based outreach program; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham Health Plan Corporation desires to expand the funding for outreach from the $30,000 authorized in Resolution # 05-016 to $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer 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 Resolution # 05-016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall increase from $30,000 to $50,000 the amount of funds made available to Ingham County by the Ingham Health Plan Corporation for the purpose of subcontracting with community and neighborhood organizations to implement grass root outreach activities to identify persons eligible for the Ingham Health Plan and to implement the actions necessary to enroll those persons.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Medical Services Agreement and the subcontracts with community organizations to implement outreach services after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CREATE A THREE-QUARTER TIME HEALTH PLAN ASSISTANT POSITION
RESOLUTION #05-117
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Health Plan Management serves the administrative needs of the Ingham Health Plan Corporation and several other county health plans; and
WHEREAS, the work of the Health Plan Management Bureau continues to grow, including the recent addition of Livingston County Health Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau contributes more than $700,000 annually to the bottom line of the Health Department, offsetting the need for County General Fund support; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau requires some additional secretarial support to monitor its multiple relationships and support the management staff; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that an existing full-time/shared-time Health Plan Management Assistant position be changed to create one three quarter-time position, resulting in an increase of a one-quarter time position.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of a three-quarter time Health Plan Management Assistant position (UAW TOPS E) and appoints Carolyn Redman, an existing Health Plan Management Assistant employee to that position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one-half of the full-time/shared-time Health Plan Management Assistant position (HLHEDC012) be held vacant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s 2005 budget by recognizing an additional $9,685 in revenue from the Ingham Health Plan Corporation.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/18/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/19/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTROLLER TO ADVERTISE FOR AND
SEEK PROPOSALS FOR A FEASIBILITY AND NEEDS STUDY FOR A
JUVENILE TREATMENT CENTER
RESOLUTION #05-118
WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002 for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division and Judiciary Committee have developed a proposal to conduct a Feasibility and Needs Study as the first step for the possible development of a treatment facility or facilities to increase the capacity of the County to detain and treat delinquent and disturbed youth consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, at the request of the Ingham County Family Court Judges, the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and the Ingham County Human Services Advisory Committee, desires to conduct a Feasibility and Needs Study for the possible development of a treatment facility or facilities for Ingham County delinquent and disturbed youth, including low, moderate and high risk youth; and
WHEREAS, the Study would be done in cooperation with the Ingham County Family Court, the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and the Ingham County Human Services Advisory Committee and would include a review of:
the appropriate number of beds,
the type of treatments and programming to be included at the facility,
the adequate site, size, staffing and location of such a facility,
the review of treatment needs which remain unmet,
the review of programs and facilities already available in the County,
the type of community partners to offer services at the facility.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Controller to work with Juvenile Division, Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and Human Services Advisory Committee staff to develop a Request for Proposals to conduct a Feasibility and Needs
Study for the possible development of a treatment facility or facilities for Ingham County delinquent and disturbed youth as outlined in the "Continuum of Care Facility" plan submitted by the Family Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to expend up to $30,000 from Juvenile Justice Millage funds for such purposes and to amend the appropriate budgets.
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 with an approved vendor not to exceed $30,000 as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/14/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Moved by Commissioner Holman, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Nolan to amend the resolution as follows: change the second “Whereas” paragraph to read “…Family Division and Judiciary Committee have developed a proposal…”. This was accepted by Chairperson Grebner as a friendly amendment.
Moved by Commissioner Nolan, supported by Commissioner Thomas to amend the resolution by changing the second “Whereas” paragraph to read: “...and treat delinquent and disturbed youth which we believe to be consistent…”. Commissioner Schor offered the following language: “…and treat delinquent and disturbed youth consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters; and”. This was accepted as a friendly amendment.
Moved by Commissioner Nolan to amend the resolution by including the words “or facilities” in every reference of a treatment facility in the body of the resolution. This was accepted as a friendly amendment.
Moved by Commissioner Nolan, supported by Commissioner Schafer to amend the resolution by changing the Therefore be it resolved paragraph to read: “…with Juvenile Division, Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and Human Services Advisory Committee staff to develop a Request for Proposals…”. This was accepted as a friendly amendment.
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Schor to refer the resolution back to the Judiciary Committee. Motion to refer back to committee failed, with Commissioners Celentino, Copedge and De Leon voting yes, all others voting no.
Motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION WORK FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT
RESOLUTION #05-119
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #03-324 to accept the M/A-COM Inc. Final System Design as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting Inc. to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved funds associated with the necessary site preparation work for the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project Manager, MLJ Consulting Inc., has identified additional costs associated with the necessary site preparation work for the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Board is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fund this request from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project Budget Contingency Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an additional appropriation of $40,000 from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project Budget Contingency Fund for a revised total of up to $90,000 for the costs associated with the necessary site preparation work
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any purchase, application, or contract documents necessary for the site preparation work for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project are hereby authorized subject to the standard Ingham County Procurement Policies.
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 and /or application documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/14/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF A NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TRI-COUNTY METRO NARCOTICS SQUAD
RESOLUTION #05-120
WHEREAS, Ingham County participates with Eaton County, Clinton County, the City of Lansing, and the Michigan State Police in the Tri-County METRO Narcotics Squad; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General’s Office and Counsel for the participating entities are recommending that the current contracts by the participating entities should be voided and replaced by a new agreement that better meets the requirements of the Urban Cooperation Act, MCL 124.501 et seq; and
WHEREAS, the new agreement also formally establishes a Contingency Fund that shall not exceed 1 ½ times the prior year Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the attached Interlocal Agreement for the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad which supersedes all current contractual agreements effective and subject to the agreement being approved and signed by the other participating entities including Eaton County, Clinton County, the City of Lansing, and the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the one-time use of Metro contingency funds up to $24,003.87 to cover the shortfall in funding for a Sheriff’s Office Deputy due to the withdrawal of two local government contributors in Ingham County for the 2004/05 fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the attached contract documents with no material changes to the agreement and upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/14/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE MICHIGAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT
RESOLUTION #05-121
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan Emergency Management Act, Act 390 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended M.C.L. 30.401 et. seq., authorizes the State and its political subdivisions to provide emergency aid and assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency; and
WHEREAS, the statutes also authorize the State to coordinate the provision of any equipment, services, or facilities owned or organized by the State or its political subdivisions for use in the affected area upon request of the duly constituted authority of the area; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes the request, provision, and receipt of inter-jurisdictional mutual assistance in accordance with the Emergency Management Act, Act 390 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, among political subdivisions within the State; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office\Emergency Operations Division has identified a need to participate in the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the participation of Ingham County in the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of all participating governments in an event of an emergency or disaster and adopts the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all current Ingham County mutual aid agreements will be amended to include the following language: “When the financial burden of supplying local mutual aid surpasses our budgetary capacity, we may mutually agree to transition to enacting the MEMAC for mutual assistance purposes.”
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.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/14/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lynne Page, Okemos resident, directed the Ingham County Road Commission to record and broadcast all future meetings and to apply new policy now.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Hertel announced April 29, 2005 is Arbor Day and a celebration will be held at Potter Park Zoo.
Commissioner Dedden spoke about the Resolution to establish the Lansing Regional Smartzone.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced the Meals for Wheels walk will be held on May 14, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. at Hawk Island County Park.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $18,634,570.78. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk