Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse

Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.

June 14, 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 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner.  Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioner Thomas.

 

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 Swope to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2005 meeting as submitted.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent: Commissioner Thomas.

 

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner Hertel indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 10 – Resolution to Authorize Adolescent Health – Child and Adolescent Health Center Grant Agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association.  This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.

 

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Notice of Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding the Brownfield Plan Amendment #6 for the 2000 Merritt Road Redevelopment Project.  Referred to the Finance Committee.

 

Resolution from St. Joseph County Supporting Amendments to the General Property Tax Act as Proposed by the Michigan Municipal League.  Referred to the Finance Committee.

 

Tri-County Office on Aging’s Annual Implementation Plan Fiscal Year 2006.  Referred to the Human Services Committee.

 

Notice of Public Hearing from the Ingham County Road Commission for 2005 Proposed Construction.  Received and placed on file.

 

Letter from Kareem Janoudi, Tendering his Resignation from the Ingham County Youth Commission.  Accepted and placed on file.

 

Letter from Shannon Hunt, Tendering her Resignation from the Ingham County Women’s Commission.  Accepted 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.

 

Letter from the Environmental Health Division to the North Presbyterian Church regarding the Church’s Failure to Renew its Food Service Establishment License for 2005-2006.  Referred to the Human Services Committee.

 

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Helen Ramsey, 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, spoke in opposition to the Okemos Road Expansion Project.

 

Leonard Provencher, Haslett resident, addressed the Board to request the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.

 

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent: Commissioner Thomas.  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 Thomas.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Debbie De Leon:

 

RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #05-133

AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE ESTATE OF ALEEN MARIE LAPRISE

 

RESOLUTION #05-152

 

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; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution #05-133 with a technical error in the resolution.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves this amended resolution and 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 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.

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE

INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION

 

RESOLUTION #05-153

 

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:

 

                                                    Adam Miller, 2300 S. Kelly Road, Mason, 48854

 

to a term expiring August 31, 2007.

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers

   Nays:  None             Absent:  None            Approved 6/7/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A NON-MOTORIZED PATHWAY THROUGH

SCOTT WOODS PARK

 

RESOLUTION #05-154

 

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County have identified a joint interest in establishing a non-motorized pathway connecting the River Trail to Hawk Island Park; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing will be constructing the Scott Woods portion of the pathway, which is directly adjacent to and a continuation of the Hawk Island Loop Trail; and

 

WHEREAS, the proximity of the trail section to Hawk Island Park with its maintenance personnel, law enforcement personnel, and equipment resources would allow the Parks Department to patrol and maintain that section of the trail without any additional cost; and

 

WHEREAS, maintenance of that section of the trail would be more difficult for the City of Lansing because of their lack of maintenance resources in that area; and

 

WHEREAS, for law enforcement purposes it is desirable to have that section of the trail under the complete jurisdiction of the Ingham County Parks Police; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that a long-term easement for the trail be sought from the City of Lansing transferring operational jurisdiction to Ingham County.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into an agreement with the City of Lansing transferring operational jurisdiction of the non-motorized pathway through Scott Woods Park to Ingham County.

 

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 6/7/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION TO CHAPTER 37 OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE “VETERANS CONVENTIONS; COUNTY APPROPRIATION” ACT 323 OF 1939

 

RESOLUTION #05-155

 

WHEREAS, Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart held their 70th Convention in Ingham County May 12 - 14th, 2005; and

 

WHEREAS, under the “Veterans Conventions; County Appropriation” Act 323 of 1939 Ingham County may appropriate out of the General Fund up to $5,000 in one fiscal year for a Congressionally Charted Veterans Organization for the purposes of contributing towards the expenses of conventions to be held within Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart meets that criteria.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of the actual cost of the 70th Convention of Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart held in Ingham County May 12 -14th, 2005 up to a total of $2,000.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any future requests for funds from Veterans Organizations under this statute will be referred to the Veterans Affairs Committee for their review and recommendation to the County.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller will transfer the funds for this purpose out of the 2005 Contingency Fund to the proper account for this appropriation pending documentation of the costs being provided to the Controller for the 70th Convention of Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan

   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

 

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE

INGHAM COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

 

RESOLUTION #05-156

 

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee interviewed veterans 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 Veterans Affairs Committee.

 

                             George Bachman, 650 Irving Street, Williamston, 48895 (World War II representative)

 

to a term expiring May 8, 2009.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO SUBCONTRACT WITH HUMAN ECOLOGY MANAGEMENT/DR. CARL TAYLOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LANSING/INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION

 

RESOLUTION #05-157

 

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing/Ingham County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) is established to coordinate youth violence prevention programming in the City of Lansing and Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Strategies Planning Project has been completed creating a Five-Year Plan and Comprehensive Strategy; and


WHEREAS, a Title II grant (Juvenile Justice Grant Unit Project # 05-33001), in the amount of $125,000, has been received from the Juvenile Justice Grant Unit of the Michigan Family Independence Agency Michigan Department of Human Services (formerly MFIA) by Ingham County MSU Extension on behalf of Ingham County and in support of the YVPC to implement the strategies; and

 

WHEREAS, the Title II grant focuses its activities on coordinated data collection among youth serving agencies throughout Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, the Title II grant allocates up to $60,000 for  a data collection consultant as a component of the overall scope of services; and

 WHEREAS, Human Ecology Management, led by Dr. Carl Taylor of Michigan State University, has demonstrated capacity in data collection, community organizing, and collaboration efforts; and

  

WHEREAS, the YVPC proposes a professional services subcontract with Human Ecology Management not to exceed the amount of $60,000 to provide data collection services, and other related supports as outlined in the overall scope of services. 

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County MSU Extension is authorized to subcontract with Human Ecology Management for an amount not to exceed $60,000 to provide data collection consultant services and related supports within the time  period of  June 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005. 

 

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 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ADOLESCENT HEALTH – CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION

 

RESOLUTION #05-158

 

WHEREAS, the State issued a Request for Proposals to expand school linked health centers; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Department submitted a proposal to expand the services now provided through the Willow Health Center; and

 

WHEREAS, the County has been notified that the proposal was accepted and a $112,500 grant awarded for the period April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board authorize the agreement and has advised the Board that the grant activity is fully supported by grant revenue.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an Adolescent Health – Child and Adolescent Health Center grant agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be for the period April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 and that the Michigan Primary Care Association shall provide Ingham County with up to $112,500.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the following positions are established:

 

One part-time Nurse Practitioner position (MNA 6)

One part-time Community Health Representative II position (UAW TOPS D)

One part-time Clinic Assistant I position (UAW TOPS D)

One Health Educator II position (ICEA PRO 07)

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 grant agreement after review by the County Attorney. 

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers

    Nays:  None          Absent:  None          Approved 6/7/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN EXTENSION OF THE CLAIMS PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH McLAREN HEALTH ADVANTAGE

 

RESOLUTION #05-159

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department operates the Health Plan Management Bureau, which provides administrative and management services to the Ingham Health Plan Corporation and to several other county health plans; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized a claims processing agreement, Resolution #02-233, with McLaren Health Advantage to support the work of the Health Plan Management Bureau; and

 

WHEREAS, the term of the agreement with McLaren Health Advantage is October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2005; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Plan Management Bureau is now working with the boards and directors of the several county health plans to evaluate proposals for continuing the claims processing work; and

 

WHEREAS, the county health plans have requested that Ingham County extend the existing agreement with McLaren Health Advantage through December 31, 2005 in order to provide adequate time to evaluate proposals and prepare for any transition; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment of the agreement with McLaren Health Advantage.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the claims processing agreement with McLaren Health Advantage, originally authorized by Resolution

#02-233.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2005 and that all other terms and conditions of the agreement shall remain unchanged. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE TEEN PARENT

PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

 

RESOLUTION #05-160

 

WHEREAS, Ingham County operates Willow Plaza Services, an adolescent health program organized to reduce unintended pregnancies, lower infant death rates, and reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents between the ages of 11 to 19 years; and

 

WHEREAS, Willow Plaza Services utilizes an array of services to accomplish its purposes, including: counseling, case management, peer education, employment assistance, prenatal care, reproductive health and primary care services; and

 

WHEREAS, for the last seven years, the Health Department has successfully operated a Teen Parenting Program, through Willow Plaza Services, under contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services (formerly FIA); and

 

WHEREAS, the Teen Parent Program has become an important tool to achieve the stated purposes of Willow Plaza Services; and

 

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Human Services has proposed three amendments to the  Teen Parent Agreement with Ingham County for FY 2004-2005; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendments with the Department of Human Services and advises that $119,464, in Teen Parent Program revenue is included in the Health Department’s 2005 budget.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Teen Parent Agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services to extend the agreement for the period April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 through which the State shall provide Ingham County with an additional $29,866.05, bringing the total State funding to $89,598.15.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Teen Parent Agreement to extend the agreement for the period July 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 through which the State shall provide Ingham County with an additional $29,866.05, bringing the total State funding to $119,866.20.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Teen Parent Agreement to implement a Fatherhood Initiative and a Marriage Initiative during the period April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 through which the State of Michigan shall provide Ingham County with up to $73,600.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of temporary employees, Program Facilitators, at the rate of $25 per hour, not to exceed 250 hours in total, to implement the Fatherhood and Marriage Initiatives.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s 2005 budget to implement the Fatherhood and Marriage Initiatives.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney. 

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PLACE AN OUT-STATIONED WORKER IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT UNIT

 

RESOLUTION #05-161

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department was awarded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status which resulted in full cost reimbursement for outreach; and

 

WHEREAS, with the FQHC status, the Health Department obtained funding in the amount of $220,000 to support the Registration and Enrollment Unit; and

 

WHEREAS, an agreement was authorized in Resolution #04-161 with the Michigan Family Independence Agency – which is now identified as the Michigan Department of Human Services, to place an out-stationed FIA worker in the Health Department’s Registration and Enrollment Unit; and

 

WHEREAS, placement of the Medicaid Eligibility Worker in the Registration and Enrollment Unit benefits the County and individuals seeking eligibility to the health care system; and

 

WHEREAS, the MDHS has requested that the contract language be revised to include in the contractual activities of the Medicaid Eligibility Worker the responsibility to assess eligibility and process enrollment for the Ingham Health Plan in situations where individuals do not qualify for Medicaid; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board authorize the amendment.

 

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services which establishes an out-stationed Medicaid Eligibility Worker in the Registration and Enrollment Unit of the Health Department. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duties of the Medicaid Eligibility Worker shall be amended to include the assessing eligibility and enrolling individuals in the Ingham Health Plan in situations where the individuals do not qualify for Medicaid.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions of the agreement are unchanged.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH THE

LIVINGSTON HEALTH PLAN

 

RESOLUTION #05-162

 

WHEREAS, Livingston County has initiated a county health plan modeled after the Ingham County Health Plan; and

 

WHEREAS, Livingston County is now a member of the Ingham Health Plan Corporation and the Livingston Health Plan will operate as a division of the Ingham Health Plan Corporation; and

 

WHEREAS, some Livingston County residents live close to Ingham County cities and will seek medical care in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer and the Primary Care Director have recommended that Ingham County enter into a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation through which the Ingham County network of community health centers might serve Livingston Health Plan enrollees.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation d/b/a Livingston Health Plan.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement shall provide that Ingham County may accept assignment and provide services to enrollees of the Livingston County Health Plan.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement shall provide that the Ingham Health Plan Corporation shall pay Ingham County Medicaid fee-for-service rates for services provided to Livingston Health Plan enrollees assigned to Ingham County.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Provider Agreement after review by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

       Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

 

FINANCEYeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05 

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

None.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

 

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Dougan congratulated Carol Hutchens, University of Michigan Women’s Softball Coach.

 

Commissioner Schor announced Lansing Police Chief Alley is a holding community forum to discuss the budget on June 23, 2005 at Cristo Rey.

 

Commissioner Swope announced the Westside Garden Tour will be held on July 10, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Commissioner DeLeon announced the Mayor’s Drug Free Task Force Golf outing will be held on June 18, 2005 at Grossbeck.

 

Commissioner Copedge announced the Black Child and Family Institute 2005 Corporate Challenge will be held on June 24, 2005.  Telephone (517) 487-3775 for more information.

 

Commissioner Hertel announced at the next Human Services Committee meeting there will be a presentation from the Safe Sleep Coalition.

 

Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced the Eastside Home Tour will be held on June 25, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:

Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $3,065,954.58.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

 

 

_                                  ________________                ________________________________________________

MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON                    MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

 

 

                                                                                    ________________________________________________

                                                                                    Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk