Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
May 24, 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 7:33 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant. Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant arrived at 7:35 p.m.
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 Dedden to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Holman indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 8 – Resolution Honoring Judge Pamela J. McCabe. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
Commissioner Holman indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 19 – Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with Care Free Medical Inc. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
Commissioner DeLeon moved to pull Agenda Item No. 22 – Resolution to Amend Resolution #99-237 to Expand the Offenses for Which a Judge May Sentence an Offender to Probation Residential Services Within Ingham County Provided That the Unique Circumstances of the Case Ensure That the Public Safety is Not at Risk. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Perry Township regarding an amendment to their Land Use Plan. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Antrim County expressing opposition to cuts in funding for community development
programs. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Antrim County regarding House Bill 5657. Received and placed on file.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding Brownfield Plan Amendment #5 for the Stonehouse Village Redevelopment Project. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Department of Health and Human Services announcing that the audit performed by Rehmann Robson met Federal Audit Requirements. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter and Resolutions from the City of Lansing regarding Public Hearings on the proposed agreements between the City of Lansing and the Charter Township of Delta for the conditional transfer of property pursuant to 1984 PA 425. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority announcing the Closeout of Grant #MSC-2001-0552-HOA. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality forwarding the Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leonard Provencher, Haslett resident, spoke in opposition to the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Cheryl Fritze, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Lynne Page, Okemos resident, addressed the Board regarding the Okemos Road Expansion Project.
Paula Johnson, Register of Deeds, provided an update on Register of Deeds activities.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 10, 11, 13, 17, 18 and 23. 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 Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING JUDGE PAMELA J. McCABE
RESOLUTION #05-135
WHEREAS, Judge Pamela J. McCabe has dedicated her career to serving the people, from 1968 through 1978, she worked for the Department of Social Services in Macomb County as a Social Worker and as a Supervisor of the Intake Department; and
WHEREAS, in 1979 she became a Legal Intern for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and from 1982 through March, 1988 she served as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Chief of the District Court Unit and specialist in child sexual abuse cases; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 1988, Governor James Blanchard appointed Pamela J. McCabe to the bench as Judge of the 55th District Court, an office she currently holds; and
WHEREAS, Judge McCabe served as Chief Judge from 1990 to 1996 and 2004 until the present, she began the Court's Community Service Program and Meridian Township Informal Hearing Project, she is also an original member of IJIS and was very instrumental in the selection and implementation of the Court's case management system – Courtview; and
WHEREAS, during her career Judge McCabe has also served as past President of the Ingham County Bar Association, board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing and the Mason Area United Way; and
WHEREAS, she has also served as a faculty member of the Michigan Judicial Institute, teaching magistrates and judges, and faculty member of the Mid-Michigan Police Academy, teaching police recruits and as a member of the District Judges’ Association Governmental Liaison Committee and Rules Committee; and
WHEREAS, Judge Pamela J. McCabe is retiring from her position as Judge of the 55th District Court.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Judge Pamela J. McCabe for her years of service with Ingham County and for her dedication and commitment to the citizens of Ingham County.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING KENNETH J. COOK
RESOLUTION #05-136
WHEREAS, Kenneth J. Cook was the first Deputy Controller of Ingham County, serving in that capacity from 1971 though 1975; and
WHEREAS, he provided valuable professional guidance to the Finance Committee, the Board of Commissioners, the Controller at that time, Lawrence Parker, as well as the County departments; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth J. Cook was a valued asset in the payroll and employee benefits administration, labor negotiations, and all of the financial decisions made by the County during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, Ken Cook left the Controller’s Office to become the Executive Secretary of the Ingham County Road Commission, and he guided the financial administration until his retirement in January 1, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth J. Cook passed away on April 9, 2005.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the many contributions and the dedication of Kenneth J. Cook to the Road Commission, the County of Ingham and its citizens.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND
CENTENNIAL SUBCOMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #05-137
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2005, Ingham County celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Ingham County Courthouse with speeches and festivities scheduled throughout the day; and
WHEREAS, a celebration of this magnitude requires a lot of preparation and planning, the Historical Commission and a special Centennial Subcommittee undertook this responsibility; and
WHEREAS, approximately 600-800 people joined Ingham County throughout the day to help mark this historic anniversary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the Historical Commission and the Centennial Subcommittee for making this event a success:
Deb Bavery Patrick Hoffman Judy Silsby
Becky Bennett Dace Koenigsknecht Mary Stid
Martin Colburn Jim MacLean Rick Terrill
Margaret Doolittle Jim McKinnon Janeil Valentine
Geoffrey Ehnis-Clark Al Schulien Joe Watson
Randy Gladstone Loren Shattuck Craig Whitford
Norma Hanson Scott Shattuck
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board also thanks the Parks Department, Facilities staff, Mike Hughes, Bob Smith, Marco Kurtzhals, as well as Mark Hansen, Terri Church, Becky Brimley, Jolina O’Berry and Boy Scout Troop 763 for their assistance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes Craig Whitford, Chairperson of the Ingham County Historical Commission, for his dedication, commitment and the countless hours he devoted to ensuring that this celebration would be one to remember.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner DeLeon to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT BYLAWS FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD
RESOLUTION #05-138
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance
authorized the establishment of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation
Board to oversee the Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Preservation Board has developed proposed Bylaws and is recommending their adoption.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the Bylaws of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De
Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1: NAME OF BOARD
The name of this organization shall be the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board.
ARTICLE 2: AUTHORIZATION
The authorization for the establishment of this Board is set forth under the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance adopted July 27, 2004 by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP
Membership guidelines are set forth in Section 4 of the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance. The eight members shall be residents of the County and will be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, and will include: (i) one County Commissioner (non-voting), (ii) three individuals with agricultural interests, (iii) one representative from township government, (iv) one individual with real estate or development interests, (v) one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests, and (vi) one individual representing the general public.
ARTICLE 4: OFFICERS
Section 1: The officers of the Agricultural Preservation Board shall consist of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2: The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the Agricultural Preservation Board, and shall have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage on that office.
Section 3: The Vice-Chairperson shall act for the Chairperson in his/her absence.
Section 4: The Secretary shall take the minutes of all meetings and any public hearings. A recording secretary may be provided through the Board of Commissioners’ Office to assist the Secretary in these duties. The Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ Office shall prepare the agenda of regular and special meetings under the direction of the Chairperson, shall provide notice of all meetings to members, and shall arrange proper and legal notice of hearings. The official minutes of the proceedings of the Agricultural Preservation Board shall be kept in the Office of the Board of Commissioners.
Section 5: The Treasurer will act as the liaison between the County Controller, the County Treasurer, and the Agricultural Preservation Board, and shall be responsible for preparing, presenting, receiving, and maintaining financial reports with the assistance of the County Controller’s Office and the County Treasurer’s Office.
ARTICLE 5: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1: An annual organization meeting of the Agricultural Preservation Board shall be held within 90 days of the beginning of the County fiscal year, as determined by the Agricultural Preservation Board.
Section 2: Nominations shall be made from the floor at the annual organization meeting for the election of officers specified in Article 4 of these Bylaws.
Section 3: A candidate receiving a majority vote of the members present at the meeting shall be declared elected, and shall serve for one year or until his/her successor shall take office.
Section 4: Vacancies in office shall be filled immediately by the regular election procedure.
ARTICLE 6: MEETINGS
Section 1: Regular meetings will be scheduled as needed.
Section 2: A quorum consists of four (4) voting Board members.
Section 3: A majority of the voting Board members present will be required to transact business. Voting shall be by voice vote except when a member of the Board requests a roll call vote.
All voting Board members present shall vote on every question, unless a conflict of interest is disclosed as provided in the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance.
Individual County Agricultural Preservation Board members shall promptly disclose any potential conflict of interest, and may not vote when a conflict exists. Conflicts of interest are defined in the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance and state statute, and include, but are not confined to, situations where: (i) the Board member is the applicant, (ii) the Board member is a close relative of the applicant, (iii) the Board member has a close business association or ties with the applicant, (iv) the Board member, a relative, or a business associate could receive financial gain or benefit from the acceptance of the application.
Section 4: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson. It shall be in the duty of the Chairperson to call a special meeting when requested to do so by a majority of members of the Board in writing not less than five (5) days in advance of such special meeting, unless said meeting is to continue deliberation regarding an issue raised at a meeting within the last 48 hours.
Section 5: All meetings will be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended.
Section 6: Unless otherwise specified, the most recent edition of “Mason’s Rule of Order” shall govern the proceedings at the meetings of the Agricultural Preservation Board.
Section 7: Removal from the Board for lack of attendance shall be as provided in the Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ Resolution #02-012, as may be amended, or as may otherwise be provided the Board of Commissioners.
ARTICLE 7: APPLICATION CYCLE
Section 1: Applications to the Farmland Preservation Program shall be accepted at any time.
Section 2: The deadline for applications to be accepted in a cycle shall be posted not less than 90 days before the deadline date. Applications will still be accepted after the deadline and will be held for the next cycle.
Section 3: Unfunded applications will be carried over from previous cycles until the application is either funded or removed from the process by the applicant.
ARTICLE 8: PROCESSING OF EASEMENTS
Each purchase of development rights and agricultural conservation easement requires the approval of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Documentation of the Purchase of Development Rights. Agricultural Conservation Easements, and all associated records will be organized and filed in the Board of Commissioners’ Office. Agricultural Conservation Easements shall also be recorded with the Ingham County Register of Deeds.
ARTICLE 9: RULES OF PROCEDURE
The Agricultural Preservation Board shall adopt rules of procedure.
ARTICLE 10: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Amendments to these Bylaws may be made by the Board at any regular or special meeting upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Board, which amendments shall become effective upon approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
ADOPTION
Motioned by: Dallas Henney Supported by: Steven Lott
Adopted this date: May 5, 2005
Signature of Secretary: _____________________________________
Approved by Ingham County Board of Commissioners: _________________________________
Filed with the County Clerk: _____________________________________
Mike Bryanton, Ingham County Clerk
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT TO DEVELOP A SPRAY WATER PLAYGROUND AT HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK
RESOLUTION #05-139
WHEREAS, application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund for a grant to develop a spray water playground at Hawk Island Park was approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in March of 2004 by Resolution #04-69; and
WHEREAS, notification has been received that Ingham County Parks has been awarded a grant of $150,000 to assist in the development of a spray water playground at Hawk Island County Park with a total cost of $300,000 as detailed below:
City of Lansing $ 50,000
Ingham County (Appropriated in 2004 & 2005) $100,000
Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant $150,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $300,000
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract to accept the funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract to accept the funds from the City of Lansing for the construction of the spray water playground.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign said contract documents after approval by the Corporation Counsel as to form.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION URGING THE CAPITAL REGION AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ACT FAVORABLY ON THE CLINTON COUNTY PROPOSAL REGARDING EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSHIP
RESOLUTION #05-140
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has for many years urged Clinton County and Eaton County to join in the governance and funding of the Capital Region Airport Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Clinton County Board of Commissioners agrees that expanding the governance and funding base of the Authority to include Clinton County is appropriate and desirable; and
WHEREAS, as an initial step towards full participation the Clinton County Board of Commissioners has proposed an agreement which would provide for the appointment to the Authority of two Ex-Officio members representing Clinton County and the payment of $36,000 per year by Clinton County to the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed agreement is to allow Clinton County to obtain a greater understanding of the Authority with the goal of becoming a regular member of the Authority on or before the end of 2010.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners thanks the Clinton County Board of Commissioners for its efforts to become a full member of the Capital Region Airport Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners encourages the Capital Region Airport Authority to act favorably on the Clinton County proposal.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Nolan to amend the resolution by adding the following language at the end of the third Whereas paragraph “per year”. This was accepted as a friendly amendment. Motion to adopt as amended carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
RESOLUTION #05-141
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds is in need of new display racks, door replacements, and other maintenance and repair projects in the amount of $7,500; and
WHEREAS, the Fairgrounds is also in need of a new tractor for maintaining the horse arenas and mowing, in the amount of $12,500; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager recommend amending the 2005 Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $20,000; and
WHEREAS, it is not anticipated that the $40,000 currently budgeted for surfacing will be used.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an amendment to the 2005 Capital Improvement Budget to include $7,500 for maintenance projects and $12,500 for a new tractor, for a total of $20,000, and to reduce the $40,000 budgeted for surfacing by $20,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, EAGLE DIVISION INC. TO ENHANCE THE REGISTER OF DEEDS
DOCUMENT RECORDING SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #05-142
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a contract with Tyler Technologies, Eagle Division, Inc. for the purchase and installation of Eagle software and services, which was initially executed on July 23, 1999, and subsequently amended pursuant to Ingham County Board of Commissioners Resolution #04-193; and
WHEREAS, the Register of Deeds has proposed another amendment for the purpose of adding additional capacity to the existing system through the purchase of Eagle recorder and Eagle web software, plus additional equipment and service; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Register of Deeds Technology Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a second amendment to the contract with Tyler Technologies, Eagle Division, Inc. for the purpose of adding additional capacity to the existing system through the purchase of Eagle recorder and Eagle web software, plus additional equipment and service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum cost of the contract amendment shall be $145,885.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract amendment as recommended by the Register of Deeds and drafted as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to increase revenues and expenditures in the Register of Deeds Automation Fund by $145,885 to provide funds for this project.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING TITLE SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #05-143
WHEREAS, Under Public Act 123 of 1999, the Ingham County Treasurer opted-in as foreclosing governmental unit (FGU) and Board of Commissioners approved the resolution #04-371; and
WHEREAS, at Section 211.78i (1), it specifically states that “The foreclosing governmental unit may enter into a contract with 1or more authorized representatives to perform a title search or may request from 1 or more authorized representatives another title search product to identify the owners of a property interest in the property as required under this subsection or to perform other functions required for the collection of delinquent taxes under this act.”; and
WHEREAS, the contracts will be funded by fees generated by Public Act 123, Section 211.78g (1); and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department solicited and received sealed proposals for the title search contracts from licensed vendors; and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer, as FGU, to handle the volume of title searches, recommends awarding contracts to two vendors; 1) Christopher Mida, from Christopher John Mida, Inc., a local vendor and low bidder, and 2) Robert P. Sabourin II of Michigan Mortgage Services, Inc.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes that contracts be entered into with Christopher John Mida, Inc., and Michigan Mortgage Services, Inc., for the purpose of conducting title searches on tax delinquent properties for the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office (FGU).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, under “Contract Terms” of the RFP, “the title company or companies selected shall be designated as the County Treasurer’s official title search vendor for an initial two (2) year period with a provisional two (2) year renewal clause – at the County’s sole discretion- thereby providing up to four (4) years of title search and title policy commitment services.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANT
RESOLUTION #05-144
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has assumed the responsibility for Public Act 123 of 1999, the Delinquent Property Tax Foreclosure Act; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office has stated that assuming the delinquent property tax foreclosure process results in improved service to Ingham County taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the foreclosure process provides for full cost recovery for the program including staff, legal, contract services and supplies; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary for additional staff to be authorized to carry out the duties, with the costs of such staff to be paid from the funds generated by this new activity; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has determined the necessity for a temporary foreclosure prevention position to assist in the requirements of PA 123, under the Treasurer’s supervision, to be effective June 1, 2005.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the establishment of a temporary foreclosure prevention position effective June 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate classification and salary grade for this temporary position is to be established by the Human Resources Department in concurrence with the Controller.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an advance from the Delinquent Tax Fund or other appropriate source as determined by the Controller is authorized as necessary to cover the costs of this position, with said advance, to be repaid from the proceeds of the delinquent property tax foreclosure process which will be held in a Restricted Foreclosure Fund as required in statue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments and position allocation list amendment in the Treasurer’s 2005 budget, at a total amount not to exceed $7,200.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas
Nays: Dougan Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Dougan to amend the resolution by adding the following language at the end of the last Be It Further Resolved “at a total amount not to exceed $7,200”. This was accepted as a friendly amendment. Motion to adopt the resolution as amended, carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION UPDATING VARIOUS FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #05-145
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners set various fees for county services in Resolution #02-155 based on information and recommendations of the Maximus Cost of Services Analysis completed in 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners also established the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees, referred to in this process as a “target percent”; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has directed the Controller’s Office to establish a process for the annual review of these fees and target percents; and
WHEREAS, this process begins with the calculation of a cost increase factor, which is equal to the previous three year average increase in general fund adopted budget for the appropriate departments; and
WHEREAS, this cost increase factor is applied to the previous year’s calculated cost and multiplied by the target percent and in most cases rounded to the lower full dollar amount in order to arrive at a preliminary recommended fee for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is much higher than the current fee, the fee will be recommended to increase gradually each year until the full cost multiplied by target percent is reached, in order to avoid any drastic increases in fees; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is lower than the current fee, no fee increase will be recommended for that year; and
WHEREAS, after initial recommendations are made by the Controller, these recommendations are distributed to the affected offices and departments, in order to receive their input; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the input from the affected offices and departments, the Controller makes final recommendations to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Controller’s Office has finished its annual review of these fees and recommended increases where appropriate based on increased costs of providing services supported by these fees and the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees as established by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Controller’s recommendations including the target percentages, along with recommendations of the various county offices, departments, and staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes or encourages the following fee increases in Attachments A and B at the rates established effective January 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts District Court's stated intent to raise no less than $70,660 in additional revenue in 2006, although not in accordance with the specific recommendations of the Maximus study, but rather through a review of the Court's fines and costs schedule and other revenue generating methods at the Court's disposal.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/18/05
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Location |
Fee |
2005 |
2006 |
Target |
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of Service |
Description |
Fee |
Fee |
Percent |
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Clerk |
Certified Copy - 1st Copy |
$13.00 |
$15.00 |
100% |
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Clerk |
Certified Copy - Add'l Copies |
5.00 |
8.00 |
100% |
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Drain Comm. |
Preliminary Comm. Site Plan Review |
550.00 |
570.00 |
75% |
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Drain Comm. |
Preliminary Plat Review |
550.00 |
570.00 |
75% |
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Drain Comm. |
Plat and Commercial Drainage - First Acre |
550.00 |
570.00 |
100% |
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Additional Acre |
50.00 |
60.00 |
100% |
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Drain Comm. |
Plat Drain Administration Fee |
1,650.00 |
1,725.00 |
75% |
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Drain Comm. |
Drain Crossing Permits & Review-Commercial |
390.00 |
410.00 |
100% |
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Drain Comm. |
Tap in Permit – Residential |
80.00 |
85.00 |
75% |
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Drain Comm. |
Tap-in Permit – Commercial |
300.00 |
325.00 |
75% |
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Drain Comm. |
Soil Erosion Permit-Comm-First Acre |
550.00 |
570.00 |
100% |
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Additional Acre |
50.00 |
60.00 |
100% |
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Drain Comm. |
Soil Erosion Permit-Residential-12 mo. |
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250.00 |
75% |
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6 month duration |
160.00 |
eliminate |
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9 month duration |
195.00 |
eliminate |
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Renewal |
80.00 |
125.00 |
75% |
|
Drain Comm. |
Commercial Minor Disturbance Soil Erosion - Permit/Review/Inspection |
80.00 |
250.00 |
75% |
|
Drain Comm. |
Renewal |
40.00 |
125.00 |
75% |
|
Drain Comm. |
Residential Minor Disturbance Soil Erosion - Permit/Review/Inspection |
35.00 |
40.00 |
75% |
|
Drain Comm. |
Violation and Cease & Desist Orders |
150.00 |
250.00 |
100% |
|
Vet. Affairs |
County User Fee |
15.94 |
15.89 |
100% |
|
Animal Control |
Animal Redemption - 1st offense |
15.00 |
25.00 |
75% |
|
Animal Control |
Euthanasia Fee |
25.00 |
45.00 |
100% |
|
Animal Control |
Ten Dog Kennel Inspection Fee |
35.00 |
42.00 |
100% |
|
Animal Control |
Over Ten Dog Kennel Inspection Fee |
40.00 |
48.00 |
100% |
|
Animal Control |
Owner Surrender |
7.00 |
15.00 |
75% |
|
Prosecuting Atty |
Diversion - Service Fee |
|
|
|
|
|
Misdemeanor Offender |
360.00 |
375.00 |
50% |
|
|
Felony Offender |
660.00 |
675.00 |
50% |
|
Prosecuting Atty |
Costs-eligible convictions – Guilty Plea |
65.00 |
70.00 |
75% |
|
Prosecuting Atty |
Costs for eligible convictions - Trial |
105.00 |
110.00 |
10% |
|
Sheriff |
OUIL arrest resulting in conviction |
225.00 |
230.00 |
100% |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location |
Fee |
2005 |
2006 |
Target |
|
of Service |
Description |
Fee |
Fee |
Percent |
|
Circuit Court |
Felony Case Costs |
500.00 |
$525.00 |
100% |
|
Circuit Court |
Show Cause – Probation |
60.00 |
$65.00 |
100% |
|
Family Division |
Delinquency Costs |
120.00 |
$130.00 |
100% |
|
Family Division |
Traffic |
55.00 |
$60.00 |
50% |
|
Family Division |
Traffic - Fail to Appear |
15.00 |
$20.00 |
25% |
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner DeLeon to adopt the resolution. Motion carried with Commissioner Severino voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARE FREE
MEDICAL, INC.
RESOLUTION #05-146
WHEREAS, Ingham County has a goal of assuring that all County residents have access to an organized system of health care; and
WHEREAS, the County utilizes a number of strategies to move toward achievement of that goal, including the support for the Ingham Health Plan, operation of a network of community health centers and contracts to support community clinics serving low-income uninsured County residents; and
WHEREAS, Care Free Medical, Inc. was established in 2004 as a not-for-profit health care corporation in Mason, Michigan intending to provide access to low-income, uninsured persons; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board authorize a one-time contract to expand the resources of Care Free Medical, Inc.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Care Free Medical, Inc., a not-for profit health care corporation located at 790 E. Columbia Avenue, Mason, Michigan, to support the expansion of services to low-income, uninsured and Ingham Health Plan enrollees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that t