Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
January 24, 2006
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Eric Schertzing, Treasurer, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2005 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2006 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schor indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 8 – Resolution Authorizing the County Treasurer to Establish a Local Government Investment Pool Under Act 121 of 1985. Moved by Commissioner Schor, support by Commissioner Schafer to allow a substitute for Agenda Item No. 8. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schor indicated that Agenda Item No. 11 – Resolution Adopting Ordinance and Setting Penalties for Parking Violations at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building would be pulled and referred back to the County Services Committee.
Commissioner Grebner indicated there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 18 – Resolution to Authorize Amendment #1 to the 2005-2006 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body.
Commissioner De Leon requested the addition of a late Resolution Honoring Consul Miguel Antonio Meza-Estrada. Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Schor to suspend the rules and add as a late personal resolution. Motion carried unanimously. This was added as Agenda Item No. 30.
Commissioner Grebner requested the Addition of a late Resolution Supporting Tri-County Office on Aging’s Long Term-Care Single Point of Entry Proposal. This was accepted by the Chair without objection from the body and added as Agenda Item No. 31.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Barry-Eaton District Health Department Thanking Ingham County and Bruce Bragg for Providing Physician Services to the Agency Since 1996. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Resolution from St. Joseph County Encouraging Legislation to Require the State to Meet its Financial Obligations in a Timely Manner and Resolution from St. Joseph County Requesting the State of Michigan Partner in Their Vision of a Four-Lane U.S. 131 Highway. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Joseph Pettit Regarding Ingham County Resolution No. 04-132. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from Tuscola County Expressing Support for the Lenawee County Resolution Encouraging Legislation to Require the State to Meet its Financial Obligations in a Timely Manner. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Isabella County Regarding the Impact of High Energy Costs Upon the Citizens. Received and placed on file.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Judge William E. Collette Requesting Authorized Funding For Legal Representation. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Commissioner Grebner disclosed that he believes Mr. Brookover may very well be appointed to represent Judge Collette and Mr. Brookover is the Attorney for his Corporation.
Letter from James and Donna Jackson in Support of Judge William E. Collette. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from the Department of Human Services Requesting the 3469 Statement of Expenditures for the Months of October Through December 2005. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joe Pettit, Lansing, addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item No. 22 and asked that both of his petitions be referred to the Human Services Committee.
Laura Pettit, Lansing, addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item No. 22.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except agenda item 10, which required a roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 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 TO APPOINT SUSAN M. C. PIGG, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR TO REPRESENT INGHAM COUNTY ON THE LANSING REGIONAL SMARTZONE CONSORTIUM
RESOLUTION #06-003
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Commissioners supported the creation and implementation of the Lansing Regional Smart Zone (Resolution #05-108 ) a multi-jurisdictional Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) in areas of the City of Lansing and City of East Lansing within Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation has discussed the appointment of a representative to serve on a Smart Zone Consortium of local institutions and private sector representatives to do the hands-on work of the Smart Zone, such as business attraction and assistance, specifically technical assistance for high-tech business start-ups, and recommends the appointment of Susan M. C. Pigg, Economic Development Coordinator.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Ingham appoints Ms. Susan M. C. Pigg to serve as a representative of the County on the Lansing Regional Smart Zone Consortium for a two-year, term beginning in January, 2006 and ending December 31, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL UNDER ACT 121 OF 1985
RESOLUTION #06-004
WHEREAS, the Treasurer of Ingham County (“County Treasurer”) is authorized upon resolution of the County Board of Commissioners to establish a local government investment pool (“investment pool”) pursuant to Section 3 of the Local Government Investment Pool Act (PA 121 of 1985), and to contract with local units of government (“local units”) for the deposit of money in the investment pool; and
WHEREAS, the treasurer or other chief fiscal officer of the local unit, upon resolution of the governing body of the local unit, is authorized to enter into a contract with the County Treasurer for deposit of money in the investment pool pursuant to Section 3 of the Local Government Investment Pool Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Local Government Investment Pool Act required the parties to set forth the terms and conditions regarding the deposit of money in the investment pool in a written contract; and
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Local Government Investment Pool Act requires the County to submit a proposed uniform contract for use with the local units of government within Ingham County to the Department of Treasury for approval.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to form a local government investment
pool under the Local Government Investment Pool Act and to submit a uniform
contract to the Department of Treasury in the form of the Investment Pool
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with local units and to accept money for deposit in the investment pool, subject to the following conditions:
(1) the proposed uniform contract is approved by the Department of Treasury;
(2) the local unit is authorized by its governing body to contract with the County Treasurer.
(3) the contract shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FUNDING REQUEST OF THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #06-005
WHEREAS, the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, being MCL 124.751 et seq., (Athe Act@) establishes the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority which, among other things, has for its purpose the assembly and clearance of title to tax reverted property in a coordinated manner; and
WHEREAS, the Act allows a foreclosing governmental unit, such as the Ingham County Treasurer, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority providing for the exercise of the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of an authority under the Act, and for the creation of a County Land Bank Fast Track Authority (the “Authority”) to exercise those functions; and
WHEREAS, there exist in Michigan and Ingham County a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy and it is in the best interest of the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government to strategically manage tax reverted and other property to foster the development of that property and to promote economic growth in the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer, with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) approval, has entered into such an intergovernmental agreement under the Act, with an effective date of October 21, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has appointed a Board of Directors consisting of five members (terms beginning November 1, 2005), including the Ingham County Treasurer (ex officio) as Chair of the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors adopted a 2006 budget resolution for operations and activities which request a start up appropriation from the Ingham County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the request of an appropriation from the Ingham County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund in the amount of $50,000 as start up funding for the Land Bank.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is requested to work with the Authority Chair to carry out this funding.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION MAKING A LIMITED TAX PLEDGE TO SUPPORT THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY NOTES
RESOLUTION #06-006
WHEREAS, Act 258, Public Acts of Michigan, 2003 (the “Land Bank Fast Track Act”) authorizes counties with a Land Bank Fast Track Authority (“the Authority”) to make a limited tax pledge to support the Authority’s bonds or notes at Section 24(2); and
WHEREAS, the limited tax pledge requires a majority vote of the County’s governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Authority plans to acquire tax foreclosed property through the County for the taxes owed; and
WHEREAS, the Land Bank Board is interested in acquiring tax foreclosed and other distressed property for the rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing and is working in conjunction with the Ingham County Housing Commission and others; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is in discussions with financial institutions to secure loans to acquire tax foreclosed and other distressed property for rehabilitation, construction, and banking purposes; and
WHEREAS, the bonds or notes of the authority issued under Section 24 shall be secured by one (1) or more sources of revenue available to the authority, as provided by resolution of the authority, including the special tax and property sale proceeds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners pursuant to authorization in the Land Bank Fast Track Act does hereby irrevocably make a limited tax pledge to support the Authority’s note(s) not to exceed $500,000 in 2006.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LUMBER AND OTHER MATERIALS
TO CONSTRUCT BOARDWALKS AT HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK
RESOLUTION #06-007
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved an appropriation of $50,000 through the 2006 budget process to purchase lumber and other materials to construct boardwalks at Hawk Island County Park; and
WHEREAS, a sealed bid process was used to determine the least cost for building materials and the lowest bid was received from UBC Lumber, to acquire the initial purchase of lumber for $23,467.16, with additional purchases, if needed, at the same unit cost with the total project cost not exceeding $50,000; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of both the Purchasing Department and the Parks Department that this sealed bid be accepted; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Parks Department Capital Improvement Budget to cover this amount.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the purchase of lumber and other materials from UBC Lumber, in the amount of $23,467.16, to acquire the initial purchase of lumber to construct boardwalks at Hawk Island County Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that additional purchases of lumber, if needed, will be acquired from UBC Lumber at the same unit cost with the total project cost not to exceed $50,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO A GRANT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND APPOINT DOUGLAS A. STOVER AS COUNTY GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE 2006 REMONUMENTATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #06-008
WHEREAS, a grant application was submitted to the Office of Lansing Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth in December 2005, for the sole purpose of receiving funds to implement Ingham County’s Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, as requested, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee did consult with and take into account the preferences and needs of local units of government, the Ingham County Road Commission, local surveyors, and area real estate developers in choosing areas in which to work, and the preferences were included in Addendum A in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth has reviewed Ingham County’s 2006 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application in the amount of $139,496 and will be forwarding the 2006 Grant Agreement/Contract for execution; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990, a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County appoint a County Grant Administrator.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a grant with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth for the purpose of receiving $139,496 in grant funds for the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Project in the year 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoint Douglas A. Stover, Equalization Director, for the related services of County Grant Administrator as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson, County Clerk, and County Grant Administrator have the authority to sign said grant contract documents once Corporation Counsel has approved said contract.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of a consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH RONNIE M. LESTER AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND WOLVERINE ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, INC. FOR SERVICES AS MONUMENTATION SURVEYOR FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #06-009
WHEREAS, Acts 345 and 346, P.A. of 1990, states that each County in the State of Michigan shall prepare a County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan was submitted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and approved by the State Survey and Remonumentation Commission on June 24, 1992; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990 a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County obtain and/or contract with a professional surveyor to oversee the activities of the grant project; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company, was selected in 1992 to be the Ingham County Representative and has since been an integral part of the implementation of the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee has gone through a Request for Proposal process to select a qualified surveying company(ies) to conduct the actual research and monumentation field work necessary to accomplish the objectives of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. submitted a proposal to perform all of the monumentation services for 2006; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing Department, with the concurrence of the Remonumentation Committee, that it is in the County’s best interest to authorize a contract with Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for services as monumentation surveyor for 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contract with Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company, upon approval of the 2006 Grant Application by the State Monumentation and Remonumentation Commission, for the related services of County Representative as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990. Said contract to be funded by Survey and Remonumentation grant funds authorized under Act 345, P.A. 1990, for the period of one year, January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, at a cost not to exceed $21,840.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract for the services of County Remonumentation Project Surveyor as required by Act 345, P.A., 1990, with Wolverine
Engineers and Surveyors, Inc., said contract to be funded by Survey and Remonumentation grant funds for a period of one year, January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $104,756.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk have authority to sign said contracts and Corporation Counsel be directed to prepare the necessary contracts.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOP/SUPERVISORY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #06-010
WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached between representatives of the FOP/Supervisory employees and the County on a collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the agreement has been ratified by the employees within the bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the agreement have been approved by the County Services and Finance Committees and are within the guidelines established by the Board of Commissioners.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the contract with the FOP/Supervisory Unit, and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk is authorized to sign it on behalf of the County. Further no retro-pay shall be given until the contract is signed by the parties.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION/INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATION GRANT AND ASSOCIATED SUBCONTRACTS
RESOLUTION #06-011
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) is established to coordinate youth violence prevention programming in the City of Lansing and Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has been designated by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners as the monitoring and advisory body for implementation of their comprehensive strategy for preventing and treating delinquency; and
WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Strategies Planning Project has been completed creating a Five-Year Plan and a first and second year implementation grant has been received by Ingham County and used by the YVPC to implement priority recommendations with the plan and;
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has applied to the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for a third year implementation grant, in the total amount of $125,000 (including federal, local cash match, and in-kind match), for the period of February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007, to continue implementation strategies within the Comprehensive Strategies Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has requested the continuation of the Ingham County/Michigan State University Extension representing Ingham County as the fiduciary for these funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize a contract for Comprehensive Strategy Title II funding with the MDHS Juvenile Justice Grant Unit in the amount of $125,000 (including a $62,500 grant, with a local cash match of $12,760 and an in-kind match in the amount of $49,740) for the period of February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County MSU Extension authorizes a subcontract with Human Ecology Management for data analysis and report writing and coordination for a not to exceed amount of $60,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the 2006/07 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to account for the MDHS grant and any subcontracts related to the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
(Finance approved a different version)
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CLEAN SWEEP PESTICIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
RESOLUTION #06-012
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners entered into a Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Program Agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, authorized in Resolution #01-254 and amended annually; and
WHEREAS, that agreement and the annual amendments provide State funds to support the expansion of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in Ingham County, including support for the construction of a prefabricated hazardous waste storage facility; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture has offered to amend the agreement to provide up to $18,000 to reimburse Ingham County for costs associated with the collection, transport and disposal of pesticides; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners amend the agreement and accept the additional funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment to the Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Program Agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, authorized in Resolution #01-254.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall provide for Ingham County to be reimbursed for up to $18,000 from the Michigan Department of Agriculture for costs associated with the collection, transport and disposal of pesticides during the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2006 Fiscal Year Budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amending document after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE 2005-2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #06-013
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and County governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting the public health; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH and Ingham County have entered into a 2005-2006 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships, authorized by Resolution #05-214; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has proposed an amendment to the 2005-2006 CPBC to adjust some grant funding levels and to make other changes; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Amendment #1 to the 2005-2006 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall incorporate the following modifications to the original language of the Agreement: 1) Part II, Section I Contractor Requirements and Part II, Section II Department Requirements for Subsections related to Accreditation and Medicaid Outreach Activities Reimbursement; 2) Revisions to Attachment I – Annual Budget Instructions; 3) Revisions to Attachment II – Output Measures Report (H-977); 4) Updated budget and program language; and 5) Revised allocations received since the original agreement was issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the net adjustment in state/federal funding shall be an increase of $77,225 from $4,429,753 to $4,506,978 and that the 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 the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #05-319 AND TO RENEGOTIATE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PENN DENTAL CLINIC
RESOLUTION #06-014
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a five year lease agreement in Resolution #05-319, to continue a pediatric dental clinic at 2815 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer is recommending a modification of the authorization which would allow a two year lease with an option to renew for three additional years.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to Resolution #05-319.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment will allow the Health Department and the County Attorney to negotiate a two year lease, according to the terms and conditions set out in Resolution #05-319, with an option to renew for up to three additional years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the lease agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
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 W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-015
WHEREAS, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Ingham County with a Health Equity through Social Justice grant, originally authorized in Resolution #04-74; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation has awarded additional funds of $28,218, to support the graphic design, layout, printing and binding of a book, which is the principal deliverable from the project; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the supplemental award and authorize the amendment of the grant contract and the professional services contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts a supplemental award of $28,812 from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation for the Health Equity through Social Justice project, and authorizes an amendment to the grant contract and budget to recognize the additional funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $28,812 contract for professional services is authorized with Conceptual Geniuses, 2405 Holman Avenue, Silver Springs, Maryland, 20910 for graphic design work, printing and binding for the book that is the product of the Health Equity through Social Justice Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2006 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant amendment and the contract for services after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
RESOLUTION #06-016
WHEREAS, the 2006 budget included funding to expand contractual relationships with a set of neighborhood agencies to assist them with capacity-building focused on community engagement, leadership development, and program and financial management; and
WHEREAS, the agencies were identified in the budget enhancement proposal as Allen Neighborhood Center, North Network Center, Baker Donora Focus Center and South Side Community Coalition; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the contracts with these four centers.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes contracts with the following neighborhood centers for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006:
$10,000 to Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing
$10,000 to North Network Center, 847 W. Willow, Lansing
$10,000 to South Side Community Coalition, 2101 W. Holmes, Lansing
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to transfer $10,000 from the Health Department’s 2006 budget to the Ingham County MSU Extension budget to support its role as the fiduciary agent for Baker Donora Focus Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purpose of these contracts shall be to enhance capacity-building capabilities in the four neighborhood centers, including community engagement, leadership development, and program and financial management.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
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 LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ICEA PROFESSSIONAL UNIT TO MOVE TWO REPRESENTED POSITIONS TO THE MANAGERIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION #06-017
WHEREAS, the Health Department has two ICEA Professional Unit employees serving as the directors of clinical services in four clinical units; and
WHEREAS, both the ICEA Professional Unit and Ingham County desire to assure clear lines of authority and responsibility for the management of programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the ICEA Professional Unit has agreed to allow two positions represented by the Unit (Adolescent Health Program Coordinator for Willow and Otto Community Health Center and Dental Administrator for Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic and Adult Dental Clinic) to leave the ICEA Professional Unit and move to the County Managerial and Confidential Compensation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the two employees have meet with the Health Officer and have agreed to move from their ICEA Professional classification to “Health Center Administrator” positions in the Managerial and Confidential Compensation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Health Center Administrator classification already exists with the Managerial and Confidential Compensation Plan and the Health Officer and the Human Resources Director have agreed that this is the proper classification for the two positions.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a letter of understanding with the Ingham County Employees Association (ICEA) Professional Unit, wherein both parties agree to the movement of two positions: Adolescent Health Program Coordinator (ICEA PRO 09), Position #601307; and Dental Administrator (ICEA PRO 09), Position #601297 from the ICEA Professional Unit to the Managerial and Confidential Compensation Plan as Health Center Administrators (MCF10).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this change shall be effective February 1, 2006.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 1/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MUNICIPALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
RESOLUTION #06-018
WHEREAS, Ingham County has the responsibility to protect the health and well being of Ingham County residents; and
WHEREAS, that responsibility includes the need to prepare to prevent the spread of disease and chemical and radiological contamination; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a public health emergency presenting the threat of widespread disease, chemical or radiological exposures, it would be necessary to utilize facilities in the community to serve as emergency clinics and/or local dispensing sites; and
WHEREAS, it is wise to prepare for such events by establishing memorandums of understanding with the municipalities or organizations that own and/or manage the facilities that would likely be used in the event of a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the County to enter into memorandums of understanding with other municipalities and organizations to pre-establish the terms and conditions of the use of facilities in the event of a public health emergency.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding with other municipalities and organizations for purposes of utilizing facilities during public health emergencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreements shall be in effect for ten (10) years from the date the Agreement is fully executed and that any party may withdraw from participation in the Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with any municipality or organization after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HOLT SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE
MASS VACCINATION FLU CLINIC EXERCISE ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005
RESOLUTION #06-019
WHEREAS, Tom Davis, Superintendent of the Holt School District, has agreed to allow the Ingham County Health Department to utilize the Holt High School as a Neighborhood Emergency Help Center during public health emergencies and exercises; and
WHEREAS, Holt High School functioned as a Neighborhood Emergency Help Center during the Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise held on November 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Miller, Holt High School Theater and Event Manager, served on the Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise Planning Committee and provided logistical support during the November 30, 2005 Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, Brian Templin, Holt High School Principal, and Marshall Perkins, Holt High School Assistant Principal, ensured security issues were handled appropriately during the November 30, 2005 Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, the Holt School District faculty and staff participated in the November 30, 2005 Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the Holt School District for its efforts during the Mass Vaccination Flu Clinic Exercise held on November 30, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the Holt School District for its continued support of Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING LYNNE WATSON
RESOLUTION #06-020
WHEREAS, Lynne Watson began her career as a Casework Aide on January 5, 1976 at the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, in January 1979 she was appointed to the position of Child Welfare Worker; currently known as Juvenile Court Officer; and
WHEREAS, Lynne Watson was a board member of the Child Benefit Fund; and,
WHEREAS, Lynne Watson has for many years worked with minors and their parents in the Neglect and Abuse Division, and Intensive Neglect Services unit; and
WHEREAS, Lynne Watson has given the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division and the residents of Ingham County 30 years of quality service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Lynne Watson for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Circuit Court, Family Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/12/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE TRUANCY COURT CASEWORK AIDE POSITION
RESOLUTION #06-021
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has operated a Truancy Court Program to address truancy within Ingham County as preventive and intervention strategies to delinquency; and
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division and the Lansing School District desire to renew their contract to continue to work in a collaborative spirit essential to fully support this community-based program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the renewal of the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division contract with the Lansing School District, to reimburse Ingham County for half of the personnel costs of a Casework Aide position for the time period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the continuation of the Child Care Fund/Contract Casework Aide position effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007, subject to the availability of contract/grant funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/12/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN INDUSTRIAL WASHER FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH CENTER
RESOLUTION #06-022
WHEREAS, the Youth Center industrial washer has been in service for over nineteen (19) years and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Center has proposed that a new industrial grade washer be purchased; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the purchase of this equipment for the Youth Center.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of the Equipment Revolving Funds to purchase an industrial grade washer for the Ingham County Youth Center, with a purchase cost not to exceed $11,725.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Controller is directed to make the necessary adjustments to the appropriate 2006 budget.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/12/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONTINUE STAFF CONSULTANT SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-023
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized funds in the FY 2006 budget to continue a contract for staff consultant services; and
WHEREAS, Career Quest will be the contractor in 2006 for these staff consultant services; and
WHEREAS, the current contract authorizes services through ProTemps, Inc. until December 31, 2005.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve entering into a contract with Career Quest for staff consultant services for the Community Corrections Advisory Board from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract funds will come from the Community Corrections Advisory Board 2006 budget at a cost not to exceed $56,444.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer,
Vickers Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/12/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Grebner, Dedden, Dougan Approved 1/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE INGHAM COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
RESOLUTION #06-024
WHEREAS, Ingham County recognizes the threat that natural, social, and technological hazards pose to the people and community of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the potential harm to the people and property of Ingham County from future hazard occurrences; and
WHEREAS, an adopted hazard mitigation plan is required as a condition of future funding for multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County fully participated in the mitigation planning process to prepare this hazard mitigation plan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V officials have reviewed the Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved it contingent upon this official adoption of the Ingham County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the adoption of the Ingham County Hazard Mitigation Plan as an official plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Emergency Operations Director will submit this adopted plan to the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V officials to enable the Ingham County Hazard Mitigation Plan’s final approval.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer,
Vickers Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/12/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Debbie De Leon:
RESOLUTION HONORING CONSUL MIGUEL ANTONIO MEZA-ESTRADA
RESOLUTION #06-025
WHEREAS, Miguel Antonio Meza-Estrada, the Consul for Mexico representing the Michigan area will be leaving his position; and
WHEREAS, after four years of directing this diplomatic office, Miguel Antonio Meza-Estrada will return to Mexico to pursue personal interests, working with a Mexican Foundation to support public education’s best practices on writing and reading; and
WHEREAS, Consul Meza has been an outstanding representative of Mexico and helped to promote a better cultural understanding of the differences some Mexican immigrants face here in the states---especially in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, he and his office have also made a special effort to reach out to Michigan's Indigenous community and the Tribes, as well, his departure will definitely be a loss to Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Consul Miguel Antonio Meza-Estrada for his many contributions and for making a difference in the lives of the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
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Debbie De Leon
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING’S LONG TERM-CARE SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY PROPOSAL
RESOLUTION #06-026
WHEREAS, thousands of people with disabilities and older Michigan citizens currently need or will need long-term care services and support to live in the community and this number is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the next three decades; and
WHEREAS, the Single Point of Entry (SPE) pilot will implement single points of entry locally and serve as visible access points for individuals seeking long-term care and will provide consumers easier access to getting the appropriate long-term care they need and allow them to become better educated about all health-care options; and
WHEREAS, Single Points of Entry agencies will have specific responsibilities and duties pertaining to consumer care which include providing consumers with information regarding options, financial determinations of eligibility, support and services available and referrals; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Board consisting of the counties of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton and the cities of Lansing and East Lansing has approved Tri-County Office on Aging applying to become a Single Point of Entry Pilot; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has reviewed Tri-County Office on Aging’s workplan, and conflict of interest statement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the Tri-County Office on Aging’s application to be designated as a Single Point of Entry pilot.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden,
Schor, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/23/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointment of Dale Copedge to the Michigan Association of Counties Environmental Committee. Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Schafer to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Celentino recommended the re-appointments of Christina Jordan-Foreman and Carroll Wamhoff to the Agriculture Preservation Board. Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the re-appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Bahar-Cook wished a happy birthday to Commissioner De Leon.
Commissioner Dougan reported that the Ingham County Animal Control will be offering pictures with pets for Valentine’s Day.
Commissioner Dougan announced that Holt Public Schools’ Business Alliance will be holding a Las Vegas Night on Saturday, February 4th at the Holiday Inn South.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk