Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
November 22, 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 7:31 p.m. by Chairperson Grebner. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioner Schor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Judge Lawless 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 Swope to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Celentino requested the addition of a late Resolution Appointing a Special Committee to Select a County Controller. This was accepted by the Chair and added as Agenda Item No. 18.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution from Washtenaw County expressing opposition to House Bill 5124. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Lenawee County encouraging legislation to require the state to meet its financial obligations in a timely manner. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Van Buren County expressing 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 Gerald W. Ambrose tendering his resignation as County Controller for Ingham County. Accepted, with regret, and placed on file.
Letter from Jack Kann, Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding Ingham County Jail’s Capacity. Referred to Law Enforcement Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from City of Lansing regarding the Approval of an Exemption of New Personal Property for the property located at 3101 Technology Blvd. Referred to Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from City of Lansing regarding the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #23 – Stadium District Redevelopment Project. Referred to Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from City of Lansing regarding the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #22 – Schultz, Inc. Redevelopment Project. Referred to Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing regarding the approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for property located at 1213 Turner Street. Referred to Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Christine Timmons, Lansing, spoke regarding Commissioner Swope’s election as Lansing City Clerk.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 7, 8, 13, 17 and 18. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor. 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 APPROVING SELECTION CRITERIA (SCORING SYSTEM) FOR RANKING LANDOWNER APPLICATIONS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD TO PROCEED WITH THE 2006 PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS APPLICATION CYCLE
RESOLUTION #05-313
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance
authorized the establishment of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation
Board to oversee the Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s Purchase of Development Rights Program has now qualified for the State Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, in the course of implementing the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board has established selection criteria for ranking landowner applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance requires that the selection criteria be approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners before each application cycle.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Selection Criteria developed by the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board as set forth in the Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance passed July 27, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to proceed with the 2006 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) application cycle.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/15/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finances Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT TO MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FOR A WATER MAIN
RESOLUTION #05-314
WHEREAS, Meridian Township desires to construct a water main line on County-owned property, and thus requires an perpetual easement for the construction, operation, maintenance, enlargement, reconstruction, repair and/or replacement and use of a water main and related items a copy of which easement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, Meridian Township is prepared to pay the County the sum of $1.00 as consideration for the easement; and
WHEREAS, Meridian Township agrees to remove and relocate the water main within a reasonable time in the event the County, in its sole discretion, determines that the easement area is needed by the County for the construction of additional buildings or facilities. In that event, the County would agree to provide, at no additional cost, a mutually agreeable substitute easement; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Easement Grant, but has not reviewed the legal description set forth in the Easement Grant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the execution of an easement grant pursuant to this resolution after review of the legal description and contingent upon Meridian Township approving and executing the Easement Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the document entitled Easement Grant and any other necessary documents regarding the easement, after review by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/15/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2005 APPORTIONMENT REPORT
RESOLUTION #05-315
WHEREAS, the 2005 Apportionment Report was approved by Resolution #05-263; and
WHEREAS, Meridian Charter Township has provided the County with an amended 2005 Tax Rate Request
(L-4029); and
WHEREAS, there was an error in the DNR portion of the 2005 Apportionment Report.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #05-263 be amended by substituting the attached statement of taxable valuations and mills apportioned to the various units in Ingham County for the year 2005.
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BRUCE BRAGG ON RECEIVING THE ROY R. MANTY AWARD
RESOLUTION #05-316
WHEREAS, the Roy R. Manty Award is the highest individual award given in Michigan by local public health; and
WHEREAS, the Roy R. Manty Award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies the values, the dedication, and the spirit that Roy R. Manty brought to public health; and
WHEREAS, at Michigan’s Premier Public Health Conference in Grand Rapids, Bruce Bragg received the Roy R. Manty Award in recognition of his career of distinguished service to public health; and
WHEREAS, for many years Bruce’s leadership has been recognized locally as Health Officer for the Ingham County Health Department, regionally with his innovative work focused on collaborating toward the development of appropriate land use planning tools, statewide as an active, contributing member of MALPH and MPHI; and nationally as a participant in and officer of NACCHO; and
WHEREAS, his increasing involvement in social justice issues is evident in Ingham County and nationally.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Bruce Bragg on receiving the prestigious Roy R. Manty Award and extends its sincere appreciation to Bruce for his dedication and commitment to public health and the many contributions he has made locally, regionally and nationally.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 11/14/05
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Swope to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2005 AGREEMENT FOR
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NEW HOPE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #05-317
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America has operated a low income New Hope Day Shelter Program to serve County residents; and
WHEREAS, due to the loss of funding sources primarily due to revisions in the federal tax code, the Volunteers of America low income New Hope Day Shelter Program will be under funded during this 2005 winter season; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America has requested an emergency appropriation to assist in the adequate funding of the Volunteers of America New Hope Day Shelter Program; and
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the Board of Commissioners’ priorities of “Meeting Basic Needs”.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves entering into a contract for $30,000 with Volunteers of America for the New Hope Day Shelter Program for the period of December 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006 for services to Ingham County residents as outlined in their attached proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to appropriate $30,000 from the 2005 Contingency Fund for this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts consistent with this resolution as prepared by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 11/14/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 2005 AGREEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #05-318
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services has operated a low income Utility Assistance Program since the early 1970’s to serve County residents; and
WHEREAS, due to the loss of funding sources and the high cost of petroleum based residential heating this winter, the Capital Area Community Services low income Utility Assistance Program will be under funded this 2005 heating season; and
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services has requested an emergency appropriation to adequately fund the Capital Area Community Services Utility Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the Board of Commissioners’ priorities of “Meeting Basic Needs”.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves entering into a contract for $20,000 with Capital Area Community Services for the Utility Assistance Program, for the period of December 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006, for services to Ingham County residents as outlined in their attached proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to appropriate $20,000 from the 2005 Contingency Fund for this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts consistent with this resolution as prepared by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dedden, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/7/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PEDIATRIC DENTAL CLINIC AT 2815 S. PENNSYLVANIA
RESOLUTION #05-319
WHEREAS, Ingham County has occupied space at 2815 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan since January 1, 2001 to house the Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic; and
WHEREAS, the current lease agreement expires on December 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has notified Vlahakis Commercial Property Management,LLC that it is exercising the option to continue a lease agreement for another five year period; and
WHEREAS, Vlahakis has proposed a rental rate and conditions that are reasonable and competitive; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the lease agreement for space in the Lansing Medical Office Center building at 2815 S. Pennsylvania.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease agreement with Vlahakas Commercial Property Management, LLC for approximately 2,319 square feet of space in the Lansing Medical Office Center for use as a pediatric dental clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the lease agreement shall be January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual rent during the first year (January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006) shall be $28,056, in year two the annual rent shall be $28,620 and the annual rent in years three through five shall be $29,220.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will be responsible for paying the cost of heating and cooling and for water and sewage use, estimated at $355 per month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the lease agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 11/14/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY GRADES CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE PATIENT VISIT REDESIGN PROJECT IN SEVERAL HEALTH CENTERS
RESOLUTION #05-320
WHEREAS, the Health Department began a Patient Visit Redesign Project in 2002 with support from a Federal grant; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the redesign initiative is to improve customer satisfaction, reduce wait times and increase productivity in the community health centers; and
WHEREAS, the current UAW TOPS collective bargaining agreement committed the County to reviewing the job descriptions and reconsidering the classification and salary grade for UAW represented employees whose jobs were affected by the redesign process; and
WHEREAS, the redesign of the Adult Health Center and Women’s Health Center were completed in 2003 (with implementation authorized by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution #04-90); and
WHEREAS, the redesign process has now been completed in other health centers; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department conducted a review of the job descriptions, classifications and salary grades for UAW represented employees in the Child Health, St. Lawrence, Sparrow, Otto, Willow and Leslie/Stockbridge Health Centers and has recommended some changes; and
WHEREAS, the UAW has recently advised the County that it supports the recommendation of the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the changes in job descriptions, classifications and salary grades recommended by the Human Resources Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the completion of the Patient Visit Redesign Project in the Child Health, St. Lawrence, Sparrow, Otto, Willow and Leslie/Stockbridge Health Centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendations of the Human Resources Department and establishes the classifications and salary grades for the following positions, effective April 1, 2005:
Community Health Representative III (position numbers 601303, 601282, 601107 and 601220) {UAW TOPS E} to Community Health Representative IV {UAW TOPS F};
Clinic Assistant Technician II (position number 601279), {UAW TOPS E} to UAW TOPS F.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new Community Health Representative IV position {UAW TOPS F}, is established at the Willow Health Center to be filled through a competitive process from among the existing Community Health Representative II and Community Health Representative III employees in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the job title and classification for position number 601191 shall be changed from Clinic Assistant I {UAW TOPS D} to Community Health Representative II {UAW TOPS D}.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 11/14/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/15/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LANSING TEEN COURT
RESOLUTION #05-321
WHEREAS, in April 2000, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in its capacity as a community collaborator, opened its doors to the Lansing Teen Court through the provision of office space to house daily program operations; and
WHEREAS, in November of 2002, due to steady program growth, granted access to additional offices for family intake meetings and other program activities, as well as, access to classroom space, to accommodate the addition of a second staff member charged with the implementation of an educational component known as Street Law Workshops; and
WHEREAS, in January of 2004, with the completion of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Center Moot Courtrooms, these courtrooms were open to Lansing Teen Court, enabling the program operations to double its capacity to serve more juvenile respondents and thereby double the program’s capacity to expose local high school student volunteers to serve as Teen Court Peer Jurors, Bailiffs and Clerks during monthly hearings; and
WHEREAS, due to the identification of underlying causes of juvenile crime in program participants, the Thomas M. Cooley Volunteer Corps refers 10 to 15 Law Students per term to serve as Youth Respondent Advocates, who continue to provide adult guidance, academic tutoring and other program support to meet program and community needs, and
WHEREAS, due to the expansion of eligible offenses and referrals from the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the need for qualified officials to oversee monthly hearings has risen dramatically; and
WHEREAS, when local family court and district court judges cannot serve, Law Professors/Attorneys from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School faculty have volunteered to serve as “Honorary Judge”. Their own belief in Balance and Restorative Juvenile Justice alternatives has resulted in unique program contributions that continue to strengthen our community’s resolve to address juvenile justice needs; and
WHEREAS, because of Thomas M. Cooley’s ongoing facility, faculty and student contributions, Lansing Teen Court now in the fifth year of operations, has provided program services to over 450 juvenile respondents and trained and directly involved nearly 1,700 high school students as Peer Jurors, Bailiffs and Clerks; and
WHEREAS, this generous support has resulted in helping our young people become knowledgeable about our System of Laws, how courtrooms function, the harm crime causes our community and the importance of becoming responsible and contributing citizens.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes Thomas M. Cooley Law School for the generous support and contributions to the Lansing Teen Court.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
Moved by Commissioner Holman, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINGENCY FUNDS
TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE 55TH DISTRICT COURT’S PROBATION CASE MANAGEMENT DEMANDS DURING MATERNITY LEAVE
RESOLUTION #05-322
WHEREAS, a full-time Probation Agent will be absent from work at the Ingham County District Court for up to a nine week period of time, due to a maternity leave; and
WHEREAS, the loss of the full-time Probation Agent will create significant problems for our Court due to the increasing demands of the probation caseload and jail overcrowding, will create a major backlog, and will compromise the quality of supervision and enforcement of court orders; and
WHEREAS, a temporary full-time Probation Agent is necessary to cover the caseload during this time and will fully carry out all duties and responsibilities as currently assigned to a District Court Agent, including pre-sentence investigations, supervision, PBT testing, probation violation hearings; and
WHEREAS, this will allow the Court to maintain current services to defendants without disrupting the continuous flow of recommendations for this service; and
WHEREAS, the estimated additional expense of employing the temporary full-time Probation Agent at full-time, for up to nine weeks, is approximately $7,662.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the District Court’s request to use a temporary full-time Probation Agent for up to a nine week period of time, due to a maternity leave in the Probation Division.
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 Probate Court’s 2005 budget, and if necessary, to the Probate Court’s 2006 budget by increasing the Personnel line items up $7,662 based on the actual duration of the medical leave.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROTEMPS CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE INTEGRATION PHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #05-323
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is under contract with Pro-Temps for professional management services on the Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS) project; and
WHEREAS, the last authorization was through December of 2005; and
WHEREAS, the IJIG’s Committee is recommending that the contract be continued to insure integration progress continues.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners shall continue a contract with Pro-Temps for professional management services for the IJIS Project to be continued for integration as determined by the IJIG’S Committee and the Controller, but not to continue after December 31, 2006 or $63,732.00 or completion, whichever occurs first.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to the 2006 Budget in accordance with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract funds will come from the IJIS budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the IJIG’s Committee, the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas
Nays: Schafer, Vickers Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 11/10/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT MATCH FOR THE CITY OF LANSING’S COPS INTEROPERABLE VOICE AND DATA GRANT
RESOLUTION #05-324
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has applied for, and received a COPS Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the voice and data interoperability project; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the grant is to encourage interoperable communications between public safety units on a regional basis; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a twenty-five percent match on equipment purchases from all communities and agencies in participation in the project; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s share of the Matching Funds will be used to purchase a microwave backhaul to replace T-1 Lines - telephone connections; a stargate for direct interconnection between Clinton and Ingham trunked systems with full console capability for PSAPs in both counties; data basestations for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; a CAD mapping system for the East Lansing PSAP; and radio equipment for the Lansing Fire Department Technical Rescue Team.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a subcontract with the City Lansing for the COPS Interoperable Communication Technology Program grant for the time period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008 to fund: a stargate system; radio equipment for Lansing Fire Department; and a microwave backhaul project for the Public Safety Radio System and to provide data basestations for the Ingham County Sheriff ’s Office through COPS Grant funds of up to $331,543.50, with seventy-five percent of the total COPS grant eligible costs to be reimbursed through the City of Lansing with $110,514.50 in local match including Ingham County providing up to $100,514.50 and East Lansing/MSU/Meridian Township providing up to $10,000 in local match funds, for a total project cost of $442,058.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes up to $42,500 to be spent from 911 funds as the twenty-five per cent match in the COPS grant for the purchase of the City of East Lansing’s CAD/Mapping System.
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 with the City of Lansing and the City East of Lansing and the appropriate vendors consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditure of funds for these projects are contingent on the other partner municipalities agreeing to participate in the specific project portions of the COPS Interoperable Communication Technology Program Grant.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary, Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2006 AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES
RESOLUTION #05-325
WHEREAS, the 2006 Ingham County Budget has been approved by the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, under the Community Agency Program a number of agencies have been allocated funds to provide important services that are consistent with the County’s Strategic Planning Objective to Ingham County residents.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 for each Community Agency listed on the attached, in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2006 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the liaison committees:
Liaison Committee 2006 Budget Allocation
County Services Committee $ 35,000.00
Human Services $119,650.00
Judiciary $ 47,000.00
Law Enforcement $ 9,500.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Swope, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/10/05
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 11/14/05
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Vickers
Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 11/15/05
FINANCE: Yeas: Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/16/05
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO
SELECT A COUNTY CONTROLLER
RESOLUTION #05-326
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Controller, Gerald Ambrose, will be retiring from Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a committee to begin the selection process to choose a new Controller.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints a Special Committee to Select a County Controller consisting of the following members:
2005 Board Chairperson
2005 Board Vice-Chairperson
2005 Board Vice-Chairperson Pro-Tem or designee
2005 Judiciary Committee Chairperson
2005 Law Enforcement Committee Chairperson
2005 Human Services Committee Chairperson
2005 County Services Committee Chairperson
2005 Finance Committee Chairperson
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Director, Human Resources Director and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney are hereby appointed to the Committee as non-voting members.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/15/05
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Severino to amend the resolution by changing “2005 Board Vice-Chairperson Pro-Tem or designee” to “Vice-Chairperson Pro-Tem and Designee”.
Motion to amend failed with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer, Severino and Vickers voting yes, all others voting no.
Commissioner Thomas requested a clarification of the Be It Further Resolved paragraph; believes it should read “Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney”. This was confirmed by Corporate Counsel.
Motion to adopt carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Holman to reconsider the appointment of Adrian Johnson to the Community Health Center Board due to ineligibility. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner De Leon to rescind the appointment of Adrian Johnson to the Community Health Center Board. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
Chairperson Grebner recommended the appointment of James Czekai to the Housing Commission. Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Swope to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
Chairperson Grebner recommended the reappointment of Patricia Hepp, Saturino Rodriquez and Mark Keiselbach to the Board of Health, which would require waiving the two-term limit for Patricia Hepp and Saturino Rodriquez. Moved by Commissioner Thomas, supported by Commissioner Swope to waive the limit and confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Foster Neighborhood Group would be having its holiday party at 6:00 p.m. on December 2nd and the Eastside Neighborhood Organization would hold its holiday party at 6:00 p.m. on December 7th.
Commissioner Swope announced that the Board of Commissioners would be accepting applications to fill the vacancy created by his election as Lansing City Clerk until Wednesday, December 28, 2005.
Commissioner Dougan congratulated Lori Zajac on her appointment to the Holt Schools Board of Education.
Commissioner Dougan announced that the Dansville Education Association would be recognizing 4th grade teacher Gayle Bonneau as its Teacher of the Year and former Commissioner Alfreda Schmidt as its Alumnus of the
Year.
Commissioner Copedge recognized Michigan Works for facilitating meetings between local clergy and health care providers to advertise available health care positions.
Commissioner Holman congratulated the Haslett Vikings football team for making it to the State finals and wished them luck at Ford Field on Saturday.
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 $34,810,927.49. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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MARK GREBNER, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk