Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
May 10, 2005
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioner Severino.
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 Celentino, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioner Severino.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Celentino indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 5 – Resolution Honoring Joel Ferguson. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from employees of the Ingham County Road Commission Eastern District Garage regarding health concerns. Referred to County Services Committee.
Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture regarding the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Board Request for Qualification Local Purchase of Development Rights Program. Referred to County Services Committee.
Resolution from Clinton County regarding 911 Plan Amendment. Referred to Law Enforcement Committee.
Capital Area District Library 2004 Annual Report. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the City of Leslie regarding a Public Hearing to be held on May 17, 2005 concerning the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Len Industries Inc. Referred to Finance Committee.
Letter from the State of Michigan Department of State Police regarding additional funding to increase enforcement activity during the summer and purchase traffic safety equipment. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Terry J. Corts, Finance Officer, Military Order of the Purple Heart requesting a contribution to help defray costs for the 70th Convention. Referred to Human Services Committee.
Letter from City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development regarding a Public Hearing to be held on May 16, 2005 to Create a Lansing Industrial Development at 912 W. St. Joseph Avenue. Referred to Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mark Hansen introduced Randy Bell as the new MSU Extension Office Director.
Nancy Bujold, Marge Bossenbery and Deb Bloomquist, Capital Area District Library, addressed the Board regarding the annual report.
Cheryl Fritze, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 7. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioner Severino. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes. Absent Commissioner Severino.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING JOEL FERGUSON
RESOLUTION #05-122
WHEREAS, Joel Ferguson has been an effective coalition builder throughout his life and has established himself as a true leader; and
WHEREAS, Joel emerged as a voice in the African-American community during a period of civic unrest in 1967, he became the first African-American and youngest member elected to the Lansing City Council, and he was the first African-American to serve on the Ingham County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, as a major player in every presidential election since 1972, Joel Ferguson made political history in 1988 when he orchestrated Jesse Jackson's stunning statewide victory in the presidential primary, earning him the nickname "The Michigan Miracle Man"; and
WHEREAS, throughout his life Joel has been active in Michigan civic affairs, in 1986 he was elected in a statewide election to the MSU Board of Trustees and became its chairperson in 1992, he is a Golden Heritage member of the NAACP, he sat on the boards of the Lansing YMCA, the Boy's Club, the Arthritis Foundation and Junior Achievement, he chaired the Mid-Michigan Cancer Drive as well as the United Negro College Fund Annual Telethon, in 1989 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, sat on the Greater Lansing Safety Council and was a member of the Citizen’s Commission to Improve Michigan Courts; and
WHEREAS. In 1987 Joel received the A. Philip Randolph Institute Award for achievements, dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of the people and in 2002, Governor John Engler appointed him to the eight-member Michigan Broadband Development Authority Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2005, Joel will be receiving an award from the Lansing Black Lawyers’ Association.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Joel Ferguson for the numerous contributions he has made to the citizens of Ingham County, his accomplished leadership has had a positive influence on the entire region.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO RESCIND AND CANCEL RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERIC SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE DAVID B. ROE
RESOLUTION #05-123
WHEREAS, pursuant to standing County Resolution #02-101 dated April 9, 2002, for each of the County’s MERS divisions with a “F” benefit in effect, then either Part 1 or Part 2 of the Resolution provides:
· Part 1. “Where purchase occurs before attaining applicable minimum credited service for “F” benefits, such service is not creditable for MERS retirement benefits until the minimum years of credited service for “F” benefits is reached. If service does not become creditable, then the employee payment portion may be refunded to the member, or applied to the purchase of any generic services [sic, “service”] that may be credited to the employee … at an actuarial cost based upon immediate separation from County service.”
· Part 2. “Where purchase occurs after attaining minimum credited service for “F” benefits, such service is immediately creditable;” and
WHEREAS, the Resolution further provides that the cost for generic service “must be totally borne by the employee;” and
WHEREAS, under the County’s MERS plan covering Mr. Roe, a 3.2% benefit multiplier is in effect, along with benefit F25 years-and-out, and F55 (15) [full benefit at age 55 with 15 years service] is in effect; and
WHEREAS, by County approval on December 18, 2002 under the standing Resolution, and by member payment of $64,674 to MERS completed on February 12, 2003, Mr. Roe purchased 4 years 6 months generic service; and
WHEREAS, based on Mr. Roe’s birth date and county service, and the “F” benefits in effect, Part 1 of Resolution #02-101 requires that the purchased service may not used to meet either the:
WHEREAS, for these reasons, Mr. Roe has requested that MERS cancel the service purchase and refund his payment to him, which MERS will agree to do upon the County Board of Commissioners agreeing, at Mr. Roe’s request, to rescind and cancel his generic service purchase of 4 years 6 months credited service under the standing Resolution.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the request of County employee David B. Roe, the Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds and cancels the approved purchase of 4 years 6 months generic service under County Resolution #02-101.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed with MERS, and upon Mr. Roe’s application for refund, that his payment for the cancelled service purchase be refunded to him.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/3/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AREAS OF PRIORITY EMPHASIS GUIDING 2006 ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET PROCESS
RESOLUTION #05-124
WHEREAS, Ingham County government is committed to assuring the provision of services most important to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County services are focused on these long term objectives:
*Enhancing access to county records
*Providing suitable roads and drains
*Supporting recreational opportunities
*Fostering economic well being
*Promoting environmental protection
*Preventing and controlling disease
*Assuring accessible health care
*Assisting in meeting basic needs
*Fostering appropriate youth development
*Enhancing public safety
*Assuring judicial processing
*Providing appropriate sanctions for adult offenders
*Providing appropriate treatment and sanctions for at risk juveniles; and
WHEREAS, these services are to be delivered in a manner which emphasizes:
* An educated and participating citizenry
* An ongoing capacity for intergovernmental collaboration
* A quality workforce
* Cost-effective delivery of county services
* Maximum use of technology; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has assessed information provided by county staff and departments, offices and the courts related to issues and concerns which are important for the County to consider addressing in 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has identified certain areas of priority emphasis to guide the development of the 2006 budget and activities of county staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the following areas of priority emphasis to be utilized by the Controller’s Office and the county offices, departments, agencies, and courts in developing proposed activities and budgets for 2006:
1. To the extent necessary and appropriate, services currently provided by county government in support of all its long term objectives should be continued in 2006, with ongoing evaluation to identify possible overlap and duplication of services and to identify more efficient uses of county funds.
2. Priority consideration should be given to maintaining current efforts with respect to all of the following long term objectives; to considering proposals which enhance their achievement; and to implementing specific identified enhancements:
Assuring Accessible Health Care
Continue to maintain and wherever possible expand access to health care for the uninsured and under-insured, through the Ingham Health Plan and other health plan initiatives and programs.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan to enable the Ingham Health Plan Corporation, utilizing the Ingham Health Plan and the Ingham County Advantage Program, to provide access to health care for 100% of uninsured county residents no later than 2010.
Supporting Recreational Opportunities
Enhance recreational opportunities throughout Ingham County through implementation of the County Parks Master Plan, focusing on connection of Ingham County Parks by a series of non-motorized pathways.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan which will enable the connection of the County’s major county parks (Lake Lansing, Hawk Island, Hope Soccer, and Burchfield) by means of non-motorized pathways no later than 2016.
Providing Appropriate Sanctions for Adult Offenders
Encourage the use of appropriate sanctions for adults in order to foster appropriate behavior and reduce criminal recidivism, and to reduce incidents of jail overcrowding, using strategies such as supporting implementation of the Jail Overcrowding Subcommittee recommendations, develop and use a data tracking system focusing on system volume and trends, and supporting appropriate usage of existing probation residential services.
Specific enhancement: Support efforts to increase access to program alternatives available through Community Corrections, utilizing state funds. Consider county financial support to implement the recommendations of the Jail Utilization Coordinating Committee.
Providing Appropriate Treatment and Sanctions for at Risk Juveniles
Continue to implement recommendations resulting from the system‑wide evaluation of programs and placements for delinquent juveniles including the CCJR, and from the development of strategies by the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition, utilizing Child Care Funds and juvenile millage funds to expand the juvenile justice system in a manner that is most appropriate for Ingham County in order to foster appropriate behavior, apply appropriate sanctions, and reduce criminal recidivism.
Specific enhancement: Use the 2002 Juvenile Justice Millage to create a plan for Ingham County to have model programs and facilities for at risk and adjudicated youth no later than 2006.
Promote Environmental Protection
Discuss and implement strategies for fostering appropriate land use and protecting natural resources, such as adoption of a wetlands ordinance, creation of a Purchase of Development Rights program, and other strategies being recommended by the Tri‑County Growth Study Project.
Specific enhancement: Consider specific proposals which enhance this objective, such as supporting the activities of the Agricultural Preservation Board, Land Bank Authority, developing a wetlands ordinance, and implementing recommendations of the Tri–County Growth Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Community Agency application process for 2006, priority consideration is to be given to proposals which enhance county services in Meeting Basic Needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners encourages all departments, offices, and courts to consider these priorities in the development of their budgets and activities for 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to explore alternative funding mechanisms and levels of service for county law enforcement shall continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to expand the governance and funding structure of the Capital Region Airport Authority shall continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will work in cooperation with the cities of Lansing and East Lansing to evaluate the feasibility of consolidating the two Emergency Dispatch Centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will continue to support the neighborhood network centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, consideration will be given to implementing the recommendations of the Ingham County Lead Task Force.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried
with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent Commissioner
Severino.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SUBCONTRACT WITH THE
CAPITAL AREA YOUTH ALLIANCE TO PARTNER IN THE
KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT
RESOLUTION #05-125
WHEREAS, a comprehensive community plan for a universal and high-quality early childhood education and care system has been developed by a collaborative group of community agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Kellogg Foundation has awarded the Capital Area Youth Alliance (CAYA) with a multi-year grant to develop several Ingham County initiatives to improve the Ingham County system of early education, care, and support services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized in Resolution #04-036 a year one subcontract with the Capital Area Youth Alliance for child care provider recruitment, training, and mentoring services through the Office for Young Children; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area Youth Alliance has proposed a $75,779 year two subcontract to continue and expand child care provider recruitment, training, and mentoring services through the Office for Young Children; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the year two subcontract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a subcontract with the Capital Area Youth Alliance to collaborate on the implementation of the Kellogg Foundation grant to improve early education, care and support services in the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the subcontract shall be March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006 or until the entire budgeted grant funds have been expended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Health Department=s 2005 budget to recognize this revenue of $75,779 and that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department=s 2005 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the subcontract with the Capital Area Youth Alliance after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant,, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/2/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/3/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TWO "EQUIP" SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS
WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION #05-126
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s Office for Young Children (OYC) provides child care information and referral services to the general public and through contractual relationships to certain employer groups; and
WHEREAS, the OYC also carries out activities and provides services to support the development of new child care resources in the community and to support the existing child care providers; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has contracted with the Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care Association (Michigan 4C Association) to implement a Special Project EQUIP grant program to improve child care services, and the Michigan 4C Association has issued requests for proposals to organizations to expand the number of child care providers and to improve the quality of child care services in communities; and
WHEREAS, the OYC has submitted two proposals, in conjunction with the Special Project EQUIP grants to improve child care services in the OYC service area; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association has advised that it is funding two grant awards totaling $19,900 to Ingham County to implement these proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the awards.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the two EQUIP Special Project grant awards for a total of $19,900 from the Michigan 4C Association for the purpose of improving child care services.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant,, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/2/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #05-127
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 (MDCH) 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 MDCH and Ingham County have entered into a 2004-2005 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships, authorized by Resolution #04-259 and amended by Resolution #04-376 and Resolution #05-81; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has proposed a third amendment to the 2004-2005 CPBC to increase funding levels to certain existing CPBC programs, to establish new initiatives and to make other changes; 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 Amendment Number Three to the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall:
1) Make revisions to Attachment I of the Agreement, changing instructions for the Annual Budget by inserting instructions for a number of new program elements;
2) Add information in Attachment III – Program Specific Assurances and Requirements for
a. Childhood Lead Program,
b. Healthy Communities,
c. Infant Mortality Coalition Support; and
3) Increases funding for the following programs:
a. Childhood Lead Service Delivery,
b. Healthy Communities, and
c. Infant Mortality Coalition Support, D. WIC Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total 2004-2005 CPBC State/Federal funding shall be increased by
$251,005 from $4,442,740 to $4,693,745.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time, grant funded, Disease Control Nurse, ICEA Nursing Grade 03 position be established effective May 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time, grant funded, Nutrition Educator position, ICEA PRO 05, be established effective May 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $65,000 subcontract be authorized with Public Sector Consultants to coordinate formation and management of an Infant Mortality Coalition.
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 CPBC Amendment and the subcontract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant,, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/2/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/3/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PEDIATRIC HEALTH CENTER
AT 901 EAST MT. HOPE AVENUE, LANSING
RESOLUTION #05-128
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates a network of community health centers that have Federally Qualified Health Center status; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and Sparrow Health System have proposed that Ingham County establish a pediatric practice at 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue to serve Medicaid eligible children; and
WHEREAS, the Primary Care Director has determined that the practice can operate without a subsidy from the County and that the Health Department has the ability to manage the practice; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the actions necessary to develop and manage a pediatric practice at 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue in Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the Health Department’s proposal to operate a community health center at 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue in Lansing, Michigan, with the purpose of providing medical care to Medicaid eligible children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease agreement with Sparrow Health System for 4,115 square feet of space on the second floor of the Sparrow owned building at 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue, Lansing. The period of the lease agreement shall be for three years with the annual rate per square foot of space not to exceed $15.75 for 2005-2006 and to increase by three percent for 2006-2007 and to increase by an additional three percent for 2007-2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a physician services agreement with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine for approximately 0.5 full-time equivalent pediatric physician, who shall be a faculty member of the College and board certified in pediatrics. The period of the agreement shall be June 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 and the rate of pay shall be $90,284/year (approximately $53,000 for the period).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Community Health Representative IV position shall be established, UAW TOPS F, effective June 1, 2005 and shall convert to full-time status on October 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Charge Nurse position, ICEA Nursing Grade 3, be established effective June 1, 2005 and shall convert to full-time status on October 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Clinic Assistant/Tech position, UAW TOPS D, be established effective June 1, 2005 and shall convert to full-time status on October 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Community Health Representative II shall be established, UAW TOPS D, effective June 1, 2005 and shall convert to full-time status on October 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2005 budget to increase revenue and expenses, including capital improvement expenses, by $166,439 and to include the Pediatric Health Center revenue and expenses in the 2006 Health Department’s budget as finally determined by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to expend up to $32,350 to purchase computer and communication equipment to support the pediatric site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Department Director is authorized to expend up to $15,000 to purchase medical equipment necessary to support the pediatric site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the lease agreement and the physician services agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant,, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/2/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/3/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2005 AGREEMENT FOR ALFA ADULT DAY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #05-129
WHEREAS, the 2005 Ingham County Community Agency Budget has been approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, under the Community Agency Program a number of agencies have been allocated funds to provide important services that are consistent with the County’s Strategic Planning Objectives to Ingham County residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing has requested funds for the ALFA Adult Day Services program; and
WHEREAS, there are some surplus funds available under the Human Services Committee 2005 allocated funds due to two Human Services Committee agencies not using their allocations as they have ceased to operate.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves a contract with the City of East Lansing for $13,000 for the ALFA Adult Day Services program for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 for services to Ingham County residents as outlined in their 2005 Community Agency proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts as prepared by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant,, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/2/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION FOR INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO ACCEPT
DONATIONS AND/OR GRANTS OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000.00 FOR
MATCHING FUNDS FOR OTHER GRANTS, PART TIME TEMPORARY
PROGRAM STAFF AND/OR PROJECT OPERATING EXPENSES
RESOLUTION #05-130
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension provides a variety of educational programs that benefit youth, families and communities in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension actively seeks small grants from partnering agencies, non-profits and foundations to provide matching funds for other grants, employ part time temporary program staff and/or pay for project operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, frequently small grants made available to Ingham County MSU Extension provide only minor stipulations for the use of the grant funds and require only minimal reporting as to how the funds are to be used; and
WHEREAS, donors, granting agencies and foundations often do not require nor are they interested in securing a contract agreement to enable the transfer of funds and their application to the intended project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Ingham County MSU Extension to accept donations and grants of not more than $5,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such donations and grants received by Ingham County MSU Extension shall be used to purchase supplies and materials or employ temporary staff for Ingham County MSU Extension project(s), program(s) or used as matching funds for a grant as is authorized by the donor or grantor at the time of issuing the donation and/or grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a donor or grantor requires entry into a contract as a condition of issuing a donation or grant of not more than $5,000.00 to Ingham County MSU Extension, the Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign such contract documents as are 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 5/2/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
ACS eJUROR MODULE
RESOLUTION #05-131
WHEREAS, Ingham County purchased ACS Juror for Windows in 2000; and
WHEREAS, ACS has produced an add on module to the Jury for Windows product called ACS eJuror; and
WHEREAS, with the use of the eJuror software, prospective jurors can use the Internet to easily request excusals, deferrals, or postponements of service at any time of the day or night; and
WHEREAS, this additional web based service will be able to save the County staff time, reduce postage costs, reduce the current high volume of telephone calls, and improve the prospective citizens’ satisfaction with the jury process; and
WHEREAS, in the 2005 budget, $45,000 was approved in the CIP budget for the purchase of the eJuror software module.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with ACS Government Systems, Juror Solutions Groups, for the eJuror module in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
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 as to form by the County Attorney.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/28/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFERS FROM THE TREASURER’S OFFICE TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT’S 2005 BUDGET AND TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY POSITION
RESOLUTION #05-132
WHEREAS, the Treasurer and the Animal Control Director have determined that additional resources are necessary to improve licensing and compliance with the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution #04-385, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized the allocation of one half of the additional 2005 revenue (i.e., revenue in excess of that derived in 2004 from the sale of licenses for 17,000 dogs) to be expended annually on the Treasurer’s efforts to improve compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer and the Animal Control Director have determined that a temporary employee at the Animal Control Shelter will allow more efficient processing of dog licenses and improve compliance with the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a temporary employee employed as a Redemption Clerk (UAW/C, step 1) for twenty-nine (29) hours per week for thirty-three (33) weeks (May 15 - December 31) would be $13,018.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes an additional $13,018 in the 2005 Treasurer’s Office Dog License revenue line item.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2005 Animal Control Department’s Temporary Employee Salaries & Wages line item (101 42100 705000) is increased by $13,018 and a temporary employee at the Animal Control Department is authorized as a Redemption Clerk (UAW/C, step 1) for twenty-nine (29) hours per week for thirty-three (33) weeks from May 15, 2005 through December 31, 2005 at a cost not to exceed $13,018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to
make the necessary budgetary adjustments in the 2005 Treasurer’s Office and the Animal
Control Department’s budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/28/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/3/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE ESTATE OF ALEEN MARIE LAPRISE
RESOLUTION #05-133
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Animal Control Department has a variety of needs for the animals under its care at the Ingham County Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, Elsie A. Anderson, Administrator of the Estate of Aleen Marie LaPrise has forwarded a check in the amount of $5,000 from that estate for the benefit of the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Animal Control Department to accept the donation in the amount of $5,000 from that Estate of Aleen Marie LaPrise for the benefit of the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses their appreciation to Elsie A. Anderson, Personnel Representative and Administrator of the Estate of Aleen Marie LaPrise, as well as to the family of Aleen Marie LaPrise and Linda Regan for their generous donation to the Ingham County Animal Control Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to deposit the funds into the Animal Care Fund 797 42100 676020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson to sign the receipt for this donation as requested by the Attorney representing the estate.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/28/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/4/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION #05-134
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners established the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board to work with the Ingham County Animal Control to better the shelter, improve conditions, adopt more animals, seek outside grant funding, increase outreach, work with volunteers, improve policies such as the spay/neuter policy and make other recommendations to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Lynne Davis, 801 Vaughn Road, Leslie, 49251
to the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board to a term expiring December 31, 2005.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/28/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Grebner recommended the re-appointment of Robert Roach to the Friend of the Court Adivsory Committee. Moved by Commissioner Copedge to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioner Severino.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Schafer thanked Commissioner Celentino and Jerry Ambrose for their assistance regarding Agenda Item No. 6.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the first annual Youth Fishing Derby will be held on May 21, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Burchfield Park.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Eastside Farmers Market will be held on May 25, 2005.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Eastside Home Tour will be held on June 25, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced the Meals for Wheels walk will be held on May 14, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at Hawk Island County Park.
Commissioner Dedden acknowledge the efforts of CADL and made note of their website www.CADL.org.
Commissioner Dougan announced the Michigan Parade will be held on May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. on South Washington, Lansing.
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 $1,691,883.27. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioner Severino.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk