Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
October 25, 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 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Paula Johnson, Register of Deeds, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner De Leon to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Celentino indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 10 – Resolution Opposing House Bill 5124. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution from Wexford County Regarding Opposition to House Bill 5124. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County Regarding the Power of Eminent Domain as Intended in the US Constitution. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County Regarding Opposition to House Bill 5124. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lake County Regarding Title IV-E Federal Social Security Act. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Resolution from Roscommon County Regarding Opposition to House Bill 5124. 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.
Letter from Capital Area Community Services Regarding Community Agency Funds. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Severino to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 14 and 24. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #05-273
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Environmental Affairs Commission; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Daniel Feinberg, 1616 Forbes, Lansing, 48915
to the Environmental Affairs Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EMANUEL FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF LANSING ON THE EVENT OF THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
RESOLUTION #05-274
WHEREAS, the Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansing was formed by German settlers in 1855, meeting in the homes of its members; and
WHEREAS, the first church, located on Kilborn Street, was constructed in 1857, in 1884 this structure was enlarged and then replaced by the current church which is located at 1001 N. Capitol Avenue, Lansing; and
WHEREAS, in 1916, the church was dedicated and has undergone several additions, most recently in 1994 with the expansion of the Lutheran Day School; and
WHEREAS, the Pastors and congregation of the Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansing strive to sustain the Lutheran traditions, values and the continuing heritage that began 150 years ago; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2005 the congregation of the Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansing will observe their 150th Anniversary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Reverend Timothy H. Buelow, Reverend Paul J. Lindloff and the congregation of the Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansing on the event of their 150th Anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board appreciates the many contributions they have made to the citizens of Ingham County and wishes them continued success.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING THE UAW LOCAL 6000 ON THE EVENT OF ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
RESOLUTION #05-275
WHEREAS, on November 17, 1985, the UAW was certified as the exclusive representative for the Human Services and Administrative Support Units employed by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Local 6000 represents approximately 17,000 members in 1,200 worksites throughout the State of Michigan, committed to providing quality services to the citizens of the State; and
WHEREAS, the UAW Local 6000 represents workers in every Department in State of Michigan government, the nurses, teachers, doctors, probation officers, social workers and secretaries; and
WHEREAS, these workers issue drivers licenses, answer 911 calls, take care of Michigan's elderly and provide assistance to Michigan's most vulnerable citizens and they do so with pride and dedication; and
WHEREAS, the UAW Local 6000 is celebrating its 20th Anniversary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the UAW Local 6000 on the event of its 20th Anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the many UAW 6000 workers for their dedication and the contributions they have made to the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes the leadership and contributions of current UAW 6000 President Sandra Parker, and past Presidents Mary Ettinger, Sharon Rivera and Lynda Taylor Lewis.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 5124
RESOLUTION #05-276
WHEREAS. House Bill 5124 recently introduced into the Michigan Legislature radically alters the intent of MCL 565.551 to the detriment of the Register of Deeds Office and their respective counties; and
WHEREAS, Elected Officials have specific constitutional and statutory authority directing them to carry out the obligations of their offices requiring that public records be properly maintained and protected; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 5124, as introduced, mandates access to all electronic records, regardless of sensitivity of information, and dictates a fee of not more than four (4) cents per image for non-paper reproductions regardless of the actual costs involved; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 5124, as introduced, will drastically reduce county revenues received in copy fees generated through the Register of Deeds Office; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 5124, as introduced, interferes with the statutory duty of elected officials to safeguard the actual records in the Register of Deeds Office by dictating the following requirements:
Mandates that the county shall reproduce the records in the medium requested if it is available regardless of the additional cost to the county; and
Mandates that copies be provided within three (3) business days of the date stamped on the instrument or the date of request, whichever is earlier; and
Mandates the electronic transfer of images on the day they are imaged regardless of documents that may have come in the mail or by hand; and
Mandates how often the county can collect fees; and
Mandates, directs thereby removes discretion of the courts for compliance and costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses its strong opposition to House Bill 5124, as introduced, and urges resistance against attempts to restrict local control by mandating requirements on Elected Officials and Judges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall send copies of this resolution to Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Senators and Representatives for Ingham County, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TEMPORARY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANT
RESOLUTION #05-277
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has assumed the responsibility for Public Act 123 of 1999, the Delinquent Property Tax Foreclosure Act; 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 title work process has been more involved and taken longer than expected.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves $2,000 in additional funding for the temporary foreclosure prevention position in 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Treasurer’s 2005 budget.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
COORDINATOR WAGE
RESOLUTION #05-278
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioner’s established the Ingham County Youth Commission (ICYC), with the primary function to advise the Board of Commissioners and others in County government on issues relating to young people throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved the employment of a special, part time, Youth Commission Coordinator within the Ingham County Extension Department starting in November, 2003 at a wage of $15/hour, with no benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Coordinator has been successful in getting the Youth Commissioners much more active and involved in County government and youth issues; has instigated meeting twice monthly rather than monthly, established a subcommittee structure; and has involved the Commissioners in various activities, including the Lansing Youth Diversity and Pluralism Conference, the Kids Speak and Capitol Experience; assistance at a County Park, sponsorship of several youth forums, and service on the Teen Court; and
WHEREAS, the wage has not been increased since it was established in November, 2003.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an increase in the Youth Commission Coordinator wage from $15.00/hour to $16.00/hour effective October 29, 2005.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CEDS UPDATE TO THE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT FOR 2005
WHEREAS, in 2003 the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) prepared a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) five (5) year update for the Michigan District composed of the counties of Eaton, Clinton and Ingham; and
WHEREAS, the TCRPC prepares an update to the Annual Review Report for submission to the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) during the month of September each year, as required by the EDA; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, as the CEDS Committee, actively supports and currently participates in the activities for the Tri-County district.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recommends acceptance of the CEDS update to the Annual Review Report for 2005; and designates the TCRPC as the CEDS Committee for the three county district; and supports applications to the EDA based on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Michigan District composed of the Counties of Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
INGHAM COUNTY 2006 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #05-280
WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Public Act 621 of 1978, requires that each local unit of government adopt a balanced budget for all required funds; and
WHEREAS, County offices, the courts, county departments, and others have submitted requests for a county appropriation in the 2006 budget; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller has considered these requests and has submitted a recommended budget as required by statute and Board of Commissioners’ resolution; and
WHEREAS, the various liaison committees of the Board of Commissioners have reviewed their section of the Controller's Recommended Budget and have made recommendations for approval or modification to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed each liaison committees’ recommendations and together with its own Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund allotment, has presented a recommended balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners and to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually adopts a balanced budget and authorizes appropriations subject to the conditions set forth in its annual General Appropriations Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the budget contains anticipated revenues and expenditures from certain grant programs, which will also require approval of agreements with granting agencies at various times during the fiscal year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2006 Ingham County Budget, as set forth in the Finance Committee Recommended Budget, dated September 28, 2005 and incorporated by reference herein, is hereby adopted on a basis consistent with Ingham County's Budget Adoption and Amendment Policies and subject to all county policies regarding the expenditure of funds and the conditions set forth in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following tax levies are hereby authorized for the 2005 tax year/2006 budget year for a total county levy of 8.6466 mills, including authorized levies for General Fund operations, special purpose, and Airport Authority millage:
2005/06 Millage Summary
Purpose Millage
General Operations 6.3512
Special Purpose - Emergency Telephone Services .8436
Special Purpose - County-wide Transportation .3917
Special Purpose - Juvenile Justice .5906
Trust & Agency - Capital Region Airport Authority .4695
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the County under Public Acts 106 and 107, 1985 (Convention Facility Tax revenue) shall not be used to reduce the County's 2005/2006 operating millage as defined by Public Act 2, 1986.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 2 of 1986, that 50% of the actual Convention Facility Tax revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be transmitted to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission, with the remaining revenues to be deposited in the County's General Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the County under Public Act 264 of 1987 (Health and Safety Fund Act) shall not be used to reduce the County's 2005/2006 operating millage levy, and that 11/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be appropriated to the Ingham County Health Department budget for those public health prevention programs and services whose costs is in excess of 1989 appropriation levels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 264 of 1987, that 5/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be used for personnel and operating costs which are in excess of 1988 appropriation levels at the Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and Sheriff Department Law Enforcement with the remaining revenues generated by P.A. 264 of 1987 to be used for other General Fund expenditures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted budget is based on current estimates of revenues and expenditures, and that the Board of Commissioners may find it necessary to adjust budgeted revenues and expenditures from time to time during the year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within the various funds and authorize expenditures in accordance with the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution 90-274, as amended by Resolutions 94-93 and 04-253, a summary of which has been forwarded by the Controller to each department head, court and elected official.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditures shall not be incurred in excess of the individual budgets adopted herein without first amending the budget pursuant to the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution 90-274, as amended by Resolutions 94-93 and 04-253.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all purchases made with funds appropriated in this budget shall be made in conformance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual, as adopted and amended by the Board, and that these budgeted funds are appropriated contingent upon compliance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approved Position Allocation List contained in the budget shall limit the number of permanent employees who can be employed in all departments, offices, and the courts, and no funds are appropriated for any permanent position or employee not on the approved Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners may, from time to time during the year, change the approved Position Allocation List and/or impose a hiring freeze, as circumstances warrant, and that the same limitation as to the number of permanent employees who can be employed with a revised Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certain positions contained in the Position Allocation List which are supported in some part by a grant, cost sharing, reimbursement, or some other source of outside funding are only approved contingent upon the County receiving the budgeted revenues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that such anticipated outside funding is not received or the County is notified that it will not be received, said positions shall be considered not funded and removed from the approved Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the Board imposes a hiring freeze and vacancies occur during the existence of that hiring freeze, the vacant position shall not be filled, except by specific Board authorization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this budget continues the hiring delay for all positions supported in whole or in part by the General Fund, as authorized by Resolution 04-278; however, for 2006 the hiring delay shall be reduced from two months to six weeks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policies regarding temporary employees shall remain in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that budgets for all funds are adopted on a January 1st fiscal year, with the following exceptions: County Health Fund (221), FIA - Child Care Fund (288), FIA - Social Welfare Fund (290), Family Division - Child Care Fund (292), all of which are adopted on an October 1st fiscal year, and the Fair Board Fund (561), which is adopted on a November 1st fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for the current number of court reporters is contingent upon the Court's continuation of its policy to utilize an electronic means of capturing the record in the courtroom of one or more judges when the next reporter leaves the system consistent with the letter of agreement signed on May 10, 1992 between the Board of Commissioners, the Court, and the ICEA, provided however, that the electronic equipment will be operated by a court employee other than the Judge, as stated by the Circuit Court in its Policy and Procedure Manual (Section 6, Number 06.01.01, approved September 10, 2002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of budgeted funds for the purchase of vehicles and necessary equipment such as marking kits, light bars, sirens, prisoner transport shields, radar, etc., from the State of Michigan and other municipal cooperative purchasing programs approved by the Purchasing Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vehicles being replaced are authorized to be transferred to another county department or agency for fair-market value established by the Purchasing Director, or are authorized to be sold at state auction or to a private company; the method of disposal shall be that which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County as determined by the Purchasing Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Parks Trail Fund be established, the purpose of which will be to account for revenues and expenditures associated with the multi-year project to enable the connection of the County’s major county parks by means of non-motorized pathways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $421,000 be appropriated from the General Fund to the Parks Trail Fund in 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign agreements, contracts, and/or other documents related to the following grant programs and other county appropriations which are contained in the adopted budget, subject to review by the County Attorney as to form and to certification by the Controller that 1) the total amount of revenues and expenditures and the net obligation to the County is not greater than what is budgeted; and 2) there is no change in employee status and no additional employees other than as authorized in the adopted budget:
Cooperative Reimbursement Program for the Friend of the Court ($4,508,894)
Cooperative Reimbursement Program for Prosecuting Attorney ($846,010)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Victim/Witness Program ($192,000)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Domestic Violence Prevention Program ($50,347)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Anti-Drug Abuse Program ($197,929)
Annual Renewal of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant ($2,281)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Gun Violence Program ($65,451)
Annual Child Care Agreement with State of Michigan ($14,069,072)
Annual Grant for DARE Program ($27,481)
Annual Grant for Secondary Road Patrol ($320,328)
Annual Grant for Marine Safety Program ($10,000)
Annual Grant for Emergency Management ($37,221)
Annual Grant for Drug Assets Forfeiture Program ($259,015)
Annual Grant for Remonumentation Program ($183,000)
Annual Work Study Grants ($75,179)
Annual Agreement with Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council ($2,350)
Annual Renewal of Special Transportation Contract with CATA, subject to any changes in scope of work being approved by the Human Services Committee ($2,726,616)
Annual Renewal of Contracts with Clinton County for Veteran Affairs services ($14,144)
Annual Renewal of Contracts with Eaton County for Veteran Affairs services ($48,821)
Annual Renewal of Contract with Fortis Benefits Insurance Company for Employee Life Insurance ($120,000)
Annual Renewal of Contract with Canada Life for Employee Disability Insurance ($60,000)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all grants and funding arrangements with entities whose fiscal years do not coincide with the County's fiscal year be considered authorized providing that they have been authorized in part for in the adopted budget, and the remaining portion of the time period and funds are included in the Controller’s Recommended Budget for the succeeding fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds appropriated to a community agency but not spent by the end of the fiscal year may be carried over into the next fiscal year without additional Board approval, provided the Controller and Budget Office certify that the funds are available, and that the agency wishing to have said funds reappropriated provides a definitive scope of work for review by the Controller’s Office and the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any request for reappropriation to the 2006 budget of funds not spent in 2005 for a specific project must be received by the Budget Office no later than March 15, 2006, otherwise the request for reappropriation will not be considered.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING LLOYD FETT
RESOLUTION #05-281
WHEREAS, since his appointment to the Ingham County Department of Human Services Board (formerly known as the Family Independence Agency Board), Lloyd D. Fett has served as Member, Vice Chair, and Chair for over six years, providing leadership and vision to the Ingham County Department of Human Services and the Ingham County Medical Care Facility; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd’s considerable experience, with over 39 years with social welfare agencies, and emphasis on the importance of planning, has made him a highly effective leader and compassionate Board Member; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, Lloyd supported the building of a 32-bed rehabilitation wing addition to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility serving the County’s elderly; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd’s attention to detail and belief in the Department of Human Services and the Medical Care Facility serves as a role model for others.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Lloyd D. Fett for his accomplishments as a member of the Ingham County Department of Human Services Board and for his dedication and commitment toward improving the quality of life for the citizens of Ingham County.
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, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MASTER AGREEMENT WITH
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RESOLUTION #05-282
WHEREAS, Lansing Community College uses the Ingham County Health Department to provide clinical experiences for students in the College’s Human, Health and Public Services Careers Division; and
WHEREAS, the College has proposed a Master Agreement to set out the terms and conditions of the relationship; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County benefits from the placement of health career students in its clinical settings; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize and execute the agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Master Agreement with Lansing Community College for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for placing students of the College’s Human, Health and Public Services Careers Division in programs operated by the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall commence on August 31, 2005 and shall be ongoing, subject to termination at the request of the County or the College, upon six months notification to the other party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2005-2006 FEDERAL ABSTINENCE GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #05-283
WHEREAS, young people can learn skills and techniques to assist in abstaining from early sexual activity, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other substances, and other risky behaviors that are dangerous to their health; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County has coordinated an Abstinence Program in Ingham County for several years; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has offered an Abstinence Grant to Ingham County since FY 1999-2000; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department submitted a successful competitive proposal for a new five year cycle of funding beginning with FY 2004-2005; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has announced a $276,826 grant award for 2005-2006, year two of the five year period; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised the Board of Commissioners that the funding of this grant program is included in the Health Department’s 2006 budget, as recommended by the Controller and approved by the Human Services and Finance Committees, and recommends that the Board authorize and accept the Federal grant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts a Federal Abstinence Program Grant of $276,826 for the period September 30, 2005 through September 29, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $15,000 contract with the Michigan State University Institute of Children, Youth and Families and a $20,000 contract with Public Sector Consultants be authorized for evaluation of the project for the same period as the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that four mini-grants of $7,500 are authorized with community agencies to create abstinence programming to meet specific community needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to execute contracts with individuals to conduct after-school abstinence education activities in community schools at the rate of $25 per hour for approximately 672 hours total, to include facilitator training time and preparation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a grant funded part-time Educational Specialist-Health position (UAW TOPS C) be established to replace the temporary, part-time position that was utilized in FY 2004-2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to execute contracts with local organizations for recreational and meeting space to support Abstinence Program activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2006 budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any grant documents, mini-grants, contracts or subcontracts authorized by this resolution after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE STATUS OF A POSITION
RESOLUTION #05-284
WHEREAS, the Public Health Preparedness Unit in the Health Department has a grant for a three-quarter time Community Representative II position; and
WHEREAS, the incumbent has requested a change to part-time status; and
WHEREAS, the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator supports the move to part-time status; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the position be converted to part-time status.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a change in status, from three-quarter time to part-time for position 601053, Community Health Representative II, effective October 31, 2005.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
RESOLUTION #05-285
WHEREAS, Ingham County has since FY 2001-2002 had a Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services (formerly the Michigan Family Independence Agency; and
WHEREAS, under the contract, Ingham County conducts health assessments of refugees, preferably within 90 days of arrival in the United States, and the assessments include a complete physical examination, a number of laboratory tests, including tests for communicable diseases, immunizations, referrals for services, provision of language assistance and transportation for health care purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Human Services has approved a contract to extend the relationship through September 30, 2006, to be extended by amendment annually through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the funds generated from the refugee screening services are included as revenue in the Department’s 2006 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the contract shall be October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 and that the County shall be compensated $550 per completed screening service, not to exceed $330,000, during the October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A YEAR THREE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS GRANT AND SUBCONTRACT
RESOLUTION #05-286
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a Federal Health and Human Services Department grant to establish an Ingham County Medical Reserve Corps in December 2003, and continued for a second year through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is supported by the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the grant funds are administered through the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the grant activities have been subcontracted with So What? Evaluation Resources; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a third year of funding at $49,896; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the year three Medical Reserve Corps grant and the subcontract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a year three grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Ingham County Medical Reserve Corps.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant award is October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 and the total available funding is $49,896.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes a subcontract with So What? Evaluation Resources to implement the grant program in year three.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subcontract period shall be October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 and that the amount of funding shall not exceed $49,896.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant award and the subcontract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2004-2005 4C AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH THE FIRST QUARTER OF FY 2005-2006
RESOLUTION #05-287
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to child care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years through State departments, recently as the Family Independence Agency, and now through the Michigan Department of Human Services; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency and the County of Ingham currently have a Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Agreement authorized in Board Resolution #04-306; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Human Services is proposing an amendment for a Multi-Year Extension of the Agreement, for services through the first Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s 2006 budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed amendment to the 4C Agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment for the Extension of the 4C Agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Extension Agreement shall extend from October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County for up to $113,915.50 for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2006, for expenses related to the scope and units of service included in the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FOR THE 55TH DISTRICT COURT/DRUG COURT
RESOLUTION #05-288
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court in cooperation with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, has assembled a Drug Court Team that has implemented a drug court, attended federal training programs to prepare for the advent of a drug court, and applied for federal grants; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court applied for funds for the Byrne Memorial and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant through the State of Michigan, Office of Drug Control Policy for the 55th District Court\Drug Court; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court has been notified that Ingham County will be awarded the Byrne Memorial and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant through the State of Michigan, Office of Drug Control Policy for the 55th District Court Drug Court.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract for the Byrne Memorial and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant through the State of Michigan, Office of Drug Control Policy and to enter into contract for the 55th District Court\Drug Court in the amount of $70,000 for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County District Court's 2005 and 2006 budgets and Position Allocation List.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/13/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT, STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FOR THE 55TH DISTRICT COURT DRUG COURT
RESOLUTION #05-289
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court in cooperation with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has assembled a Drug Court Team that has implemented a drug court, attended federal training programs to prepare for the advent of drug court, and applied for federal grants; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court applied for funds for the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program through the Michigan Supreme Court for the 55th District Court Drug Court; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 55th District Court has been notified that Ingham County will be awarded the SCAO Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Award through the State of Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court, for the 55th District Court Drug Court.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract for the SCAO Michigan Drug Court Grant Program award through the State of Michigan, and to enter into contract for the 55th District Court Drug Court in the amount of $60,000 for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County District Court's 2005 and 2006 budgets and Position Allocation List.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/13/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 10/18/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR A WORK STATION FOR 55th DISTRICT COURT
RESOLUTION #05-290
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the 55th District Court’s request to purchase new office furniture and equipment for the new District Court Judge through Resolution # 05-195; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court has adequately equipped the office for this purpose and has identified additional needs for an adequate work station; and
WHEREAS, Purchasing and the Court has identified an office plan to create an adequate work station and to move some files within the Court for a new Deputy Clerk.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves authorizing the 2005-55th District Court’s office plan to create an adequate work station and to move some files within the Court for an amount up to $4,600.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller will transfer the funds for this purpose out of the 2005 Contingency Fund to the 55th District Court’s Budget, pending final costs for the furniture and equipment.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/13/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: Schor Absent: None Approved 10/19/05
Moved by Commissioner Holman, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioner Schor voting no, all others voting yes. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUPPORT OF THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 2005/2006 JUDICIARY & PUBLIC SAFETY PLATFORM
RESOLUTION #05-291
WHEREAS, Ingham County is experiencing an overcrowded Ingham County Correctional Facility on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, discussions with the local Judiciary have indicated that State sentencing guidelines have limited the local Judiciary’s discretion over many sentences; and
WHEREAS, the County was forced to appropriate additional local general funding to maintain the Friend of the Court at a serviceable level for the 2005/06 Fiscal Year largely due to the State changing the local incentive payments process and reducing incentives to Counties; and
WHEREAS, these State practices have eroded Ingham County’s ability to provide good quality services to our residents over the past several years.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners request the Michigan Legislature to support the Michigan Association of Counties 2005/2006 Judiciary & Public Safety Platform, specifically:
1) The Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports creative proposals to reduce local incarceration
commitments and recidivism. However, Ingham County opposes any efforts by the State to alleviate prison
overcrowding by shifting responsibilities to the County level unless full funding for all related costs are also
appropriated.
2) The Ingham County Board of Commissioners fully endorses statewide community corrections programs and
urges total cooperation in the development and funding of these programs.
3) The Ingham County Board of Commissioners requests the Michigan Legislature to restore the incentive
payments provisions so that Counties are guaranteed their $14.5 million for this fiscal year before the State appropriates any of these federal funds for state purposes
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the County’s legislative delegation, the Governor, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/13/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Grebner recommended the appointment of Nathan Triplett to the Equal Opportunity Committee, the reappointments of Lynne Davis, Janet Hanneman and Brian Smith to the Animal Control Citizens Advisory Committee, the reappointment of Shirley Carter to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and the reappointments of Scott Shattuck and Craig Whitford to the Historical Commission. Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Celentino to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Vickers congratulated the Leslie, Holt, Sexton and Haslett football teams for making it into the playoffs.
Commissioner De Leon congratulated UAW Local 6000 on its 20th Anniversary.
Commissioner Hertel announced that the next Human Services Committee meeting will be held on November 7, 2005.
Commissioner Dedden announced the oral arguments regarding the Wolverine Pipline will be held on November 4, 2005 in Judge Gidding’s courtroom.
Commissioner Copedge announced that he attended the University of Michigan lecture series featuring Al Gore speaking about environmental warning.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Thomas, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $21,131,410.37. Motion carried unanimously. Absent Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, Swope and Weatherwax-Grant.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk