Board of Commissioners’ Room- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
June 28, 2005
CALL TO ORDER:
The June 28, 2005 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Grebner at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Dedden, Severino and Thomas. Commissioner Dedden arrived at 7:33 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Sam Christ, former County Commissioner, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the June 14, 2005 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Severino and Thomas.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schafer requested the addition of a late resolution asking for resignations from the Road Commission. Chairperson Grebner responded that per Board Rules, personal resolutions are automatically referred to committee.
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dougan to add the resolution as a late agenda item for this meeting. Motion failed, with Commissioners Dougan, Nolan, Schafer and Vickers voting yes, all others voting no. Absent: Commissioners Severino and Thomas.
The Resolution Asking for Resignations from the Road Commission was referred to the County Services Committee for action at the July 19 meeting.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
Letter from the National Association of Counties awarding Ingham County for its jail alternative sentencing program. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the National Association of Counties awarding Ingham County for its “Shop with a Hero” program. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Dewitt Charter Township regarding the East Village Master Plan. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Osceola County regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Osceola County regarding opposition to Senate Bill 150 and House Companion Bill 4507. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Shannon Hunt, tendering her resignation from the Women’s Commission. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development announcing a public hearing on July 11, 2005 to consider a request from Ambassador Steel Corporation to create a Rehabilitation Development District. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development announcing a public hearing on July 11, 2005 to consider a request from Symmetry Medical, Inc., for approval of an Industrial Facilities Certificate. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development announcing a public hearing on July 11, 2005 to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for property located at 200 and 202 E. Grand River. Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pam Sievers, Girl Scouts Capital Council, addressed the Board to thank them for their support of the Girl Scouts.
Cheryl Fritze, of Okemos, addressed the Board regarding the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
Lynne Page, of Okemos, addressed the Board regarding the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
Jim Luke, of Okemos, addressed the Board regarding the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
Leonard Provencher, of Haslett, addressed the Board regarding the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
Debra Kania, of Okemos, addressed the Board regarding the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except agenda item #6.
Commissioner Schor raised a point of order regarding agenda item #6, that being that because this is a personal resolution, offered by Commissioner Nolan, per board rules it is automatically referred to the County Services Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dougan to vote on agenda item #6 – Resolution to Investigate the Possibility of Removing Two Members of the Ingham County Road Commission Pursuant to State Law. After further discussion, Commissioners Schafer and Dougan rescinded the motion to vote on agenda item #6 at this meeting. The resolution was referred to the County Services Committee for action at its July 19, 2005 meeting.
The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Severino and Thomas. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #05-163
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:
Jessica Sequin, 1234 Grovenburg Road, Holt, 48842
to a term expiring August 31, 2006.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 6/21/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006
TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
RESOLUTION #05-164
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Office on Aging has prepared an Annual Fiscal Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006 as required by the Older Americans Act and the Older Michiganians Act; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners have reviewed the Plan and determined it to be in the best interest of Ingham County residents.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Annual Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006 as prepared by the Tri-County Office on Aging is approved as presented.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden
Nays: None Absent: Holman, Severino Approved 6/20/05
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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE "EARLY ON" PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #05-165
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has enacted P.L. 102-119, known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Part H of the Act establishes the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program, known as "Early On" in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has designated the Michigan Department of Education as the lead agency, with responsibility for making all administrative decisions and assignments, and has created an Early On Interagency Coordinating Council, with representation from the Departments of Education, Community Health, Family Independence Agency, and Clinton/Eaton/Ingham Community Mental Health; and
WHEREAS, the State is committed to having Early On implemented with interagency cooperation at the community level; and
WHEREAS, the State has identified the intermediate school districts as the lead agencies at the community level and requires that the community health, mental health, and social services agencies approve the local plan for implementing Early On; and
WHEREAS, the State also requires that the community agencies sign a Memorandum of Understanding committing to cooperating and coordinating in the identification and evaluation of children at risk of developmental delay, and in the development and implementation of a treatment plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized an Early On Memorandum of Understanding each year since 1993-94; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to extend the Memorandum of Understanding from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the Health Department’s cooperation and coordination with the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health Board and the Ingham County Family Independence Agency in the identification and evaluation, and the development and implementation of a treatment plan for children at risk of developmental delay.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the amendment shall be July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden
Nays: None Absent: Holman, Severino Approved 6/20/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION #05-166
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has the authority to establish fees for public health services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department operates a network of community health centers that have been granted Federally Qualified Health Center status, and as a result the Department is required to pursue maximum payments for services from third party payers and persons with incomes above 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; and
WHEREAS, most health insurers pay the established rate or the charge that is billed, whichever is less; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government publishes a Medicare Fee Screen and Delta Dental publishes a Prudent Purchaser Arrangement Fee Schedule for General Practitioner; and
WHEREAS, the Community Health Center Board has recommended that the charges for medical services be established at 135% of the published Medicare Fee Screen and that charges for dental services be established at 115% of the Delta Dental Fee Schedule for General Practitioners; and
WHEREAS, the County has a longstanding practice of charging for immunizations at a rate to assure reimbursement of the cost of the immunizing agent; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended a number of adjustments in the Health Department’s fee schedules.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts, effective October 1, 2005, the attached fee schedules for services provided by the Ingham County Health Department and the Federally Qualified Health Center it operates.
Fee Schedule for Environmental Services
Medical Fee Schedule
Dental Fee Schedule
Schedule of Other Fees
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners adopts, effective October 1, 2005, the attached discount schedules:
Schedule of Discounts for Medical and Dental Services
Schedule of Discounts for Title X (Family Planning Services)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department shall establish a charge for vaccines based on the cost of the immunizing agent rounded to the nearest whole dollar, effective October 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department shall establish a charge for family planning supplies based on the cost of supplies rounded to the nearest whole dollar, effective October 1, 2005.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden
Nays: None Absent: Holman, Severino Approved 6/20/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
The new fee schedule is available as an attachment to these Minutes.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DR. KENNETH O. SLATER
RESOLUTION #05-167
WHEREAS, Dr. Kenneth Slater has committed his professional life to freeing people from institutions so that they may lead lives with dignity and choice in the community, he carried out this commitment for the past 32 years through a number of roles within the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties; and
WHEREAS, while at Community Mental Health he has served as a Case Manager, the Supervisor of Community Mental Health’s Life Consultation Unit, as the Director of Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled and as the organization’s Deputy Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, Ken led Community Mental Health in its growth and development from a struggling community-based organization to a highly sophisticated organization, employing leading edge clinical and administrative capabilities, he is known as a pioneer, humanitarian and quiet champion for persons with disabilities, the marginalized, and the vulnerable in our society, and through his creativity and perseverance he developed resources and services where none existed to empower people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, through his personal example of working hard and with great purpose, he has been an inspiration to the hundreds of staff who have looked to him for leadership; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his commitment, competence, and compassion and his willingness to take up countless challenges and battles, children and adults with disabilities can now live in a kinder, gentler, more accepting and inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2005, Ken Slater will be retiring from his position as the Deputy Executive Director of Community Mental Health.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Dr. Kenneth O. Slater for his 32 years of service with Community Mental Health and for his many contributions and generosity to the clients served and for his commitment to the citizens of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden
Nays: None Absent: Holman, Severino Approved 6/20/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DISTRICT COURT FOR VISITING JUDGES SERVICES FOR
ASSISTANCE DURING THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
RESOLUTION #05-168
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court has a line item for a visiting Judge to assist in the absence of Judges because of leave or training; and
WHEREAS, this line has been allocated for two per diem magistrates that contract to provide additional judicial services at the Court and in Meridian Township; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Judge along with SCAO has identified the need for judicial assistance since the retirement of District Judge, Pamela J. McCabe; and
WHEREAS, the Court wants to ensure there is no interruption of services to the community in the absence of the Judge and until an appointment is made; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court will maintain judicial services and caseflow within Ingham County upon approval of a visiting judge; and
WHEREAS, the Court would like to employ a visiting Judge on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the months of July and August; and
WHEREAS, the Court recommends the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve the payment to a visiting Judge.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 55th District Court’s request to retain a visiting Judge until such time that the newly appointed Judge takes the bench.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to transfer the funds for this purpose out of the 2005 Contingency Fund to the 55th District Court’s 2005 budget by increasing the Visiting Judges line item (101.13700.65.861020) up $6120 if necessary, based on actual days served and mileage used.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 6/16/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
General Description:
55th District Court has processed the retirements of two District Judges within six months. The internal affect of these retirements warrants the need for judicial coverage until such time the Governor appoints a new Judge. Most importantly, the Court is concerned with the caseflow timeliness of moving cases and revenue generation.
In an effort to make the transition to the bench more tasteful for the newly appointed Judge and more efficient for the Court, the need for additional judicial services must be addressed. Currently, the Criminal Department is scheduling cases into late September. This will cause a major backlog at the end of the year and create a significant amount of pressure for the Court and newly selected Judge to process the backlog by year’s end. This will be impossible to do. The increase in traffic filings during the summer will also create a backlog for any defendant requesting a formal hearing before a District Judge. State guidelines indicate the Court must continue to process all felonies and landlord tenant cases within 14 days. The Court is currently exceeding (scheduling beyond 14 days) this deadline for landlord tenant cases. The biggest affect thus far has been on the Criminal Division of the Court. Judge McCabe handled criminal cases 5 days a week. The assistance of the East Lansing Judges does not allow the Court to handle a quarter of these cases when you factor in probation violations, general civil and motions – just to name a few.
Although the Prosecutor’s Office has been most helpful and willing to adjust to many changes, the absence of a second Judge has created scheduling nightmares for their department. A close-to-normal schedule will assist them with their case processing as well.
Cost:
The Court would like to acquire a Judicial Officer two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for July and August. It is very possible that coverage will not be needed through the end of August. The assistance from East Lansing/54B will cover the remaining three days. There is no cost for this assistance. The Court is negotiating with several retired Judges (in the region II area) on payment for services rendered. Although there is no specific amount available at this time, SCAO indicates that the cost per day could range from $200 to $600. As soon as the Court has an agreed upon figure the County will be immediately notified. Until then, it is suggested to utilize the funds allocated in personnel costs for Judge McCabe during 2006.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO
ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL $54,948.00 FROM THE
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION #05-169
WHEREAS, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has approved a Drive Safely Michigan Task Force in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has been approved to be the administrator of the Drive Michigan Safely Task Force Grant Program for the fiscal year of 2004-2005; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has approved additional money in the amount of $54,948.00 to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to provide funding for overtime wages and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Drive Michigan Safely Task Force Grant Program is to work specific locations throughout Ingham County to conduct enforcement for impaired driving and conduct safety belt enforcement zones; and
WHEREAS, this Grant Program has been in effect since 1985 with participation from the Lansing Police Department, Meridian Township Police Department, East Lansing Police Department, and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, all working together on the same nights for saturation enforcement; and
WHEREAS, this additional sum of $54,948 shall be distributed in the following amounts for the listed sub-contracting agencies: up to $8,301.00 for the East Lansing Police Department; up to $8,039.00 for the Lansing Police Department; and up to $ 8,595.00 for the Meridian Township Police Department, with the balance of up to $30,013.00 for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, for the time period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the receipt of $54,948.00 in additional funding to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office from the Office of Highway Safety Planning for the Drive Safely Michigan Task Force Grant Program for fiscal year 2004-2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the following subcontracts: up to $8,301.00 for the East Lansing Police Department; up to $8,039.00 for the Lansing Police Department; and up to $ 8,595.00 for the Meridian Township Police Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract and subcontract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2005 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Vickers Approved 6/16/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH OSI INTERNATIONAL FOR
NEW UHF PAGERS FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT
RESOLUTION #05-170
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #03-324 to accept the M/A-COM Inc. Final System Design as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc. to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Final System Design, as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc., to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County contained funds to replace pagers; and
WHEREAS, a RFP was prepared to identify the most responsive vendor for this procurement and three proposals were received and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Board is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fund this request from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Project Manager will develop a comprehensive list of fire fighters.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with OSI International for up to 400 LLC Nova pagers with/leather case, charger, programming and extra battery, and the three year warranty option at a cost not to exceed $144,100 from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund for Management and System Improvements as part of the upgrade of the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham.
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 and subcontracts with various municipalities and/or fire authorities consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Vickers Approved 6/16/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ABLE CONCRETE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM,
COMMUNICATIONS SHELTER CONCRETE WORK
RESOLUTION #05-171
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved the replacement and upgrade of the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department and the Project Manager prepared and submitted a RFP for the Communications Shelter Concrete Work portion of the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project and the Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Able Concrete; and
WHEREAS, the Project Manager and the 911 Advisory Board are recommending a contract amendment with this vendor to secure the necessary concrete work for placing the communications shelter at the Penn Avenue Tower site for this portion of the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract amendment with Able Concrete for the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project, communications shelter concrete work at an additional cost of not to exceed $35,000 for a revised total of not to exceed
$60,092 from the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project budget for the time period of June 23, 2004 through December 31, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments in the 911 Fund as authorized by this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary purchase/contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Vickers Approved 6/16/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RFP AND CONTRACT FOR 911 CENTER CONSOLIDATION CONSULTANT SERVICES AND A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MLJ CONSULTING, INC.
RESOLUTION #05-172
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized system wide enhancements to the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch System; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing have indicated a desire to consider the possibility of combining the two 911 Dispatch Centers into one consolidated 911 Dispatch Center operated by the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, the development of a Request for Proposals to seek a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study on creating a single emergency dispatch center serving all of Ingham County is the next agreed upon course of action between the County and the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is contracting with MLJ Consulting, Inc. to provide project management services for the upgrade to the county wide Radio Communication System and will not use all of the funds budgeted for this purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Controller to develop a Request for Proposals to conduct a Feasibility Study on creating a single Emergency Dispatch Center serving all of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Controller to amend the contract with MLJ Consulting, Inc. for Wireless Communications Systems project management services by reducing it from a cost not to exceed $480,613 to a figure of not to exceed $450,613 and to expend up to $30, 000 in these 911 Millage funds for a Feasibility Study on creating a single Emergency Dispatch Center serving all of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract amendment documents with MLJ Consulting, Inc. and contract documents with an approved vendor not to exceed $30,000 as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Vickers Approved 6/16/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas, Dedden Approved 6/22/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Grebner requested the appointment of Commissioner Hertel to the East Lansing Smart Zone Development Authority. Moved by Commissioner Swope, supported by Commissioner Schor to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Severino and Thomas.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leonard Provencher and Lynne Page addressed the Board to encourage the removal of Road Commissioners McDonald and Smith.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Hertel announced that the Ingham County Lead Task Force Report for 2005 is available for review by the Commissioners and the public.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Post Office has launched a new stamp to promote Breast Cancer awareness and encouraged everyone to purchase the stamps.
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 $8,564,59824. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk