Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
February 14, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The February 14, 2006 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:44 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Holman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Celentino led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the Minutes of the January 24, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schor indicated that there would be a substitute for agenda item no. 7 - Resolution Adopting Ordinance and Setting Penalties at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building. This was accepted by the Chairperson.
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schafer to suspend the rules to allow a late resolution to authorize termination of payments to Highfields, Inc. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Holman. The resolution was added as agenda item no. 20.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Notice of public hearing from the City of Lansing regarding the approval of a new personal property exemption for the property located at 720 E. Shiawassee (Attachments on file in the clerk’s office.) Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Victor G. Celentino tendering his resignation from the Ingham County Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee. Accepted and placed on file.
Michigan Department of Human Services audit report of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Crawford County regarding the funding dispute with the 46th Circuit Trial Court. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Hillsdale County encouraging legislation to require the state to meet its financial obligations in a timely manner. Received and placed on file.
Department Of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report (Attachments on file in the Clerk’s Office.) Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Human Services, announcing approval of the 2005-06 Child Care Fund Expenditures in the amount of $6,488,045.00. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Neighborhood Planning and Development, Announcing a Public Hearing on February 20, 2006 for consideration of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for property located at 1800 N. Grand River Avenue (Attachments on file in the Clerk’s Office.) Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the City of Lansing, Department of Neighborhood Planning and Development, announcing a Public Hearing on February 20 for consideration of an Exemption on New Personal Property for Bridgewater Interiors, LLC (Attachments on file in the Clerk’s Office.) Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 7, 8 and 20. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Holman. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ABLACK HISTORY/CULTURAL
DIVERSITY MONTH@ IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-027
WHEREAS, each February ANational African American History Month@ also known as ABlack History Month@ is observed to celebrate and honor the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS, in 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and through that Association, he began pressing for the establishment of Negro History Week as a way to bring national attention to the accomplishments of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson's dream became a reality in 1926, he chose the second week of February for the observance because of its proximity to the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals whom Dr. Woodson felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1970's the event was called Black History Week, and in 1976, the Association succeeded in expanding the observance, which then became Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation comprised of citizens from various ethnic groups and cultures; and
WHEREAS, it is important to promote a greater awareness of the history and culture of all ethnic groups across our country.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the month of February, 2006 as ABlack History/Cultural Diversity Month@ in Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 2/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ORDINANCE AND SETTING PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE/GRADY PORTER BUILDING
RESOLUTION #06-028
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners desires to adopt the attached Ordinance Regulating Certain Parking at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building; and
WHEREAS, the penalties for violating the Ordinance are consistent with similar parking violations under the Michigan Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance requires the penalties to be set forth in a separate resolution.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the penalties for violating the Ordinance Regulating Certain Parking at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building are as follows:
Space Designated for Non-Disabled Persons:
First Offense Written Warning
Second Offense $ 50.00 plus costs
Third and Subsequent Offense $100.00 plus costs
Space Designated for Disabled Persons: $250.00 for each offense plus costs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the penalties shall be effective on the same date as the Ordinance Regulating Certain Parking at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building goes into effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the penalties shall be published with the Ordinance Regulating Certain Parking at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building in a newspaper of general circulation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that policy for enforcement of the ordinance is as follows: no enforcement action will be taken against any person for parking in the County parking lots without conducting business in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building unless there is visual confirmation that the person is not conducting business in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the attached ordinance is hereby adopted and the County Clerk shall have the ordinance published as required by State law and it shall become effective after publication.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/8/06
ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING AT
THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE/GRADY PORTER BUILDING
An Ordinance to provide for the regulation of parking at the Ingham County Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building in the parking lots owned by Ingham County, and for the penalties associated with parking violations.
THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF INGHAM, MICHIGAN, DO ORDAIN:
Article 1. Purpose and Authority. Deeming it advisable in the interest of the citizens of Ingham County, as authorized by Act 58 of the Public Acts of 1945, as amended, being Section 46.201 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and as authorized by the Michigan Vehicle Code, Act 300 of 1949, as amended, being specifically Section 257.674 of the Michigan Complied Laws, the County of Ingham, Michigan, adopts this Ordinance for the regulation of parking in County parking lots.
Article 2. Ordinance Title. The title of this Ordinance is the Ordinance Regulating Parking at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building.
Article 3. Definitions.
3.1. Civil infraction means an act or omission prohibited by law which is not a crime as defined in Section 5 of Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended, being Section 750.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and for which civil sanctions may be ordered.
3.2. County parking lots means the parking areas owned by Ingham County that are adjacent to, and across the street from, the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building in Lansing, Michigan. The County parking lots contain three separate parking areas:
(1) the North lot, which is open to the public, and is located on the northeast corner of Kalamazoo Street and Walnut Street, across the street from the front entrance of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building;
(2) the South lot, which has restricted (gated) access, and is located to the south (rear) of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building; and
(3) the West lot, which is limited to parking for disabled persons and police vehicles, is located along the west side of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building.
3.3. Disabled person means a person determined to be disabled as defined in Section 19a of the Michigan Vehicle Code, being Section 257.19a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
3.4. Motor vehicle means every vehicle that is self-propelled.
Article 4. Parking Regulations.
4.1. Parking of motor vehicles in all County parking lots is limited to only those of individuals conducting business in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building. Motor vehicles must be parked completely within a single marked parking space, and may not be parked in any manner so as to block the access or movement of other motor vehicles. Motor vehicles may not be parked in any area designated by sign as No Parking.
4.2. Motor vehicles parked in a space designated by sign for use by a disabled person must display one (1) of the following:
(a) A certificate of identification or windshield placard issued under Section 675 of the Michigan Vehicle Code to a disabled person.
(b) A special registration plate issued under Section 803d of the Michigan Vehicle Code to a disabled person.
(c) A similar certificate of identification or windshield placard issued by another state to a disabled person.
(d) A similar special registration plate issued by another state to a disabled person.
(e) A special registration plate to which a tab for persons with disabilities is attached issued under the Michigan Vehicle Code.
4.3. Motor vehicles parked in spaces designated by sign for police vehicles only must be either an official police patrol car, an official Ingham County-designated vehicle, or display a certificate of identification identifying the motor vehicle as one used by a law enforcement agency.
4.4. Parking in the South lot is limited to motor vehicles of authorized persons with access through the gate using a card issued by Ingham County.
Article 5. Prima Facie Evidence; Parking Violators. In any proceeding for violation of the parking provisions in this Ordinance, the registration plate displayed on the motor vehicle shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the owner of the motor vehicle was the person who parked or placed the motor vehicle at the point where the violation occurred.
Article 6. Penalties for Parking Violations; Civil Infraction. Violation of this Ordinance may be treated as a nuisance, and abated by local authorities by impoundment of the vehicle involved, by notice of violation, or by removal to a designated motor vehicle pound to be returned only upon payment of reasonable impoundment fees. Violation of this Ordinance shall be processed in the same manner as a civil infraction under the Michigan Vehicle Code, and monetary penalties shall be set forth by resolution by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, which may be amended from time to time.
Article 7. Conflict with Criminal Laws. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to conflict, contravene, enlarge or reduce any criminal liability or responsibility, including fines imposed by a judge for any criminal offense under Michigan law.
Article 8. Construction. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular. Masculine shall include a feminine and neuter. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directive. Words or terms not defined herein shall be interpreted as defined in statutes, regulations, or codes to which they apply or if not so defined shall be defined in the manner of their common meaning. Headings shall be deemed for convenience and shall not limit the scope of any section of this Ordinance.
Article 9. Severability. The various parts, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases, and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be considered severed from this Ordinance and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Article 10. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed
Article 11. Savings Clause. This Ordinance does not affect rights and duties matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date.
Article 12. Effective Date of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect when notice of its adoption is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County.
I, Mike Bryanton, Ingham County Clerk, certify that this Ordinance was adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and published on _____________________________.
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Mike Bryanton, Ingham County Clerk
Ingham County Board of Commissioners
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Victor G. Celentino, Chairperson
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Servi ces and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-045 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS SERVING ON THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #06-029
WHEREAS, Resolution #04-045 increased the number of members serving on the Fair Board from ten (10) to eleven (11); and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to increase the number of members serving on the Fair Board from eleven (11) to thirteen (13).
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution #04-045 and increases the number of members serving on the Fair Board from eleven (11) to thirteen (13); with staggered terms, one expiring 12/31/07 and the other expiring 12/31/08.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge
Nays: Severino, Vickers Absent: None Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: Dougan Absent: None Approved 2/8/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Thomas to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer, Severino and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROPOSAL AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND INSTALLING INSULATION AND PAINTING OF THE MAIN PAVILION AT THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
RESOLUTION #06-030
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds is in need of improvements to insulation and painting of the interior of the ceiling of the Main Pavilion, and the repairs and insulation as needed to all interior walls to eight (8) feet above the finished floor; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board has a budget of $115,000.00 for improvements to the Main Pavilion in the 2006 Capital Improvement Budget; and
WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and evaluated by the Ingham County Purchasing Department and it is their recommendation with concurrence of the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager to award the contract to Irish Construction Company of Howell, Michigan, the firm submitting the lowest responsive proposal in the amount of $115,000.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the award of the proposal and authorizes entering into a contract with Irish Construction Company of Michigan in an amount not to exceed $115,000 for the purpose of providing and installing insulation and painting for the Main Pavilion at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, and the repairs and insulation as needed to all interior walls to eight (8) feet above finished floor.
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.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF UP TO $20,000 FROM THE LAKE LANSING TRAIL APPROPRIATION TO BE USED FOR A RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO UPDATE
THE INGHAM COUNTY PARKS FACILITY MASTER PLAN
RESOLUTION #06-031
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan will need to be reviewed and updated by April 1, 2007 in order to remain eligible for grants administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in 2005 modified their Master Plan Guidelines to require a community survey, needs analysis, or similar structured and formal method for obtaining public input; and
WHEREAS, remaining eligible for state grants is critical for funding the Lake Lansing Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that monies be transferred from the Lake Lansing Trail appropriation to be used for a Recreation Needs Assessment to update the Ingham County Parks Master Plan in order to remain eligible for grant funding.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of up to $20,000 from the Lake Lansing Trail Fund to be used to develop a Recreation Needs Assessment which will serve as a basis for the development of the Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan, and authorizes the Budget Director and the Interim Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL REPORTING THRESHOLD
FOR FIXED ASSETS FROM $1,000 TO $5,000
RESOLUTION #06-032
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s Financial Reporting Capitalization threshold was set at $1,000 several years ago; and
WHEREAS, the capitalization of numerous small items overburdens the capital asset management system; and
WHEREAS, the Government Finance Officers Association has recommended a minimum capitalization threshold of $5,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an increase in the capitalization threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 for financial reporting purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this change in accounting principle be implemented to begin with the 2005 financial report.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOP/CORRECTIONS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #06-033
WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached between representatives of the FOP/Corrections employees and the County on a collective bargaining agreement for January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008; 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/Corrections Unit, and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign it on behalf of the County. Further, no retro-pay shall be given until the contract is signed by both parties.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DATED
JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010
RESOLUTION #06-034
WHEREAS, an agreement was authorized with the Capital Area Transportation Authority for the period ending September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2004, the electorate approved a countywide public transportation millage level of 40/100 (.40) of one mill to be used for the purpose of funding a transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners envisioned that the revenues generated as a result of the millage levy would be turned over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority and be used to provide the transportation service; and
WHEREAS, the main contract is authorized effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010, at which time the millage level approved November 2, 2004 will expire.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) which authorizes the County to pay CATA the expenses incurred for providing a public transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County from revenue generated as a result of the 2004 public transportation millage of 40/100 (.40) of one mill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 the County shall reimburse CATA as set forth in the attached Scope of Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the actual term of the main agreement shall be January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairperson of the Board and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements and documents necessary to implement the above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
For October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006
CATA shall carry out the following activities with respect to small bus transportation primarily serving elderly and handicapped residents of Ingham County:
1. Take all reasonable steps to improve the quality of small bus service primarily serving the elderly and handicapped residents of Ingham County. CATA shall constantly strive to develop methods to provide such services in more cost efficient ways.
2. Manage and operate the small bus system commonly known as CATA Rural Services (CRS), providing a minimum of 79 hours per day of service to the residents of Ingham County who reside outside of the boundaries of the urbanized area. Service shall be provided in conformity with the requirements of the state and federal grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $450,000.00 of the funds received under this agreement shall be used to pay for the actual expenses of operating, administering and marketing CATA Rural Services.
3. Continue to operate service for persons with disabilities, known as CATA SpecTran, providing at a minimum the level of service in effect on October 1, 1988, to residents of Ingham County who reside within the boundaries of the urbanized area and who further qualify for this specialized service by nature of their mobility-related disabilities. Services shall be provided in conformity with state and federal requirements and grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $2,150,000.00 of the funds received under this Agreement shall be used to pay the actual expenses of operating, administrating and marketing SpecTran.
4. The amount of $76,840.00 shall be retained by the County for the operation of a vehicle used to transport area veterans to VA Hospitals in the region. CATA has no responsibility for this service and does not participate in its operation or funding.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #05-305 AND THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH MSU FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-035
WHEREAS, Ingham County has contracted with Michigan State University for more than 30 years to provide certain environmental health services on the MSU campus; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #05-305 authorized a continuation of that relationship, authorizing MSU to conduct inspections of food services establishments, campgrounds and swimming pools located on the MSU campus; and
WHEREAS, the contract has now been negotiated and the parties have agreed to terms that are slightly different from those set out in Resolution #05-305; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to Resolution #05-305.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #05-305 shall be amended to remove the reference to Ingham County retaining $50 per license issued, and thereby allow Michigan State University to receive the full amount of the license fee less any amounts belonging to the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions set out in Resolution #05-305 shall remain unchanged.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH
LICENSED DENTISTS FOR 2006
RESOLUTION #06-036
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates two dental clinics and uses a mix of employed and contracted dentists to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s 2006 budget includes $150,010 to pay for contractual dentists, assuming an average of 60 hours of contractual dental services per week between the two clinics; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize contracts with dentists at the rate of $48.08 per hour.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes service contracts with licensed dentists during calendar year 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dentists shall be paid at the rate of $48.08 per hour, with total expenditures not to exceed $150,010 during Fiscal Year 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is authorized to prepare service contracts for licensed dentists recommended by the Health Department and that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign such contracts.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
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 CHANGE IN STATUS OF THE HUMAN SERVICES GRANT COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #06-037
WHEREAS, the Health Department has a full-time Human Services Grant Coordinator position; and
WHEREAS, the incumbent has requested that his employment status be changed to part-time; and
WHEREAS, the employee coordinates the work of the Power of We Consortium, the Community Data Committee, serves as a co-director of the Kellogg Foundation Community Voices grant, and supports other activities related to community development; and
WHEREAS, the leadership of the Power of We Consortium has been consulted and supports the movement of the position to part-time status with the understanding that another part-time position be created and filled; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Human Services Grant Coordinator position be converted to part-time status and that a second, part-time Human Services Grant Coordinator position be created to support the grant coordination and community development work within the Health Department and with the Power of We Consortium.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a change in the status from full-time to part-time for position number 601017, Human Services Grant Coordinator (M10) effective February 18, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new part-time Human Services Grant Coordinator position be established at the M10 level, effective February 18, 2006.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/6/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 2/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINGENCY FUNDS
TO ASSIST IN MEETING CASE MANAGEMENT DEMANDS
DURING AN EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE
RESOLUTION #06-038
WHEREAS, the Senior Deputy Probate Register will be absent from work at the Ingham County Probate Court for an extended period of time (perhaps as long as two months) due to surgery; and
WHEREAS, the loss of the Senior Deputy Probate Register for an extended period of time will create significant problems for our Court in timely, efficiently, and accurately processing filings, docketing cases, generating notices of deficiency, bookkeeping, fielding telephone inquiries, assisting those who come to our counter, and clerking at hearings; and
WHEREAS, a half-time Deputy Probate Register is available to work up to full-time for a limited period of time, in order to assist in covering matters while the Senior Deputy Probate Register is absent; and
WHEREAS, the half time Deputy Probate Register already understands the functioning of our Court and its cases, and this would be the most efficient means of temporarily adding qualified staff resources to assist in meeting the workload demands, once the Senior Deputy Probate Register is absent; and
WHEREAS, the estimated additional expense of employing the half-time Deputy Probate Register at full-time, for two months, is approximately $3,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Probate Court’s request to increase the half-time Deputy Probate Register to full-time, for two months, in light of the extended medical leave of the full-time Senior Deputy Probate Register.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to transfer the funds for this purpose out of the 2006 Contingency Fund to the Probate Court’s 2006 budget by increasing the Personnel line item up to $3,000 if necessary, based on the actual duration of the medical leave.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE 911 CENTER CONSOLIDATION CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH
PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
RESOLUTION #06-039
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized a contract with Plante & Moran to evaluate the potential of combining the two 911 Dispatch Centers into one consolidated 911 Dispatch Center operated by the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing and Ingham County have been meeting with Plante & Moran as a Steering Committee to guide this study, and requested Plante & Moran to provide additional services over and above their initial contract; and
WHEREAS, Plante & Moran has developed a Scope of Services to enhance their original Feasibility Study on creating a single emergency dispatch center serving all of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Board is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fund this request from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund for Management and System Improvements and have verified that it meets the standards as established by the Ingham County Emergency Telephone Services Policy.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes amending the contract with Plante & Moran, to evaluate the potential of combining the two 911 Dispatch Centers into one consolidated 911 Dispatch Center by increasing the contract from a cost not to exceed $30,000 to a figure of not to exceed $49,500, from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund for Management and System Improvements to be completed by March 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract amendment documents as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CANTEEN INMATE COMMISSARY CONTRACT
FOR ONE YEAR
RESOLUTION #06-040
WHEREAS, the contract for the Inmate Commissary expires on February 28, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has devoted extensive efforts to establish and insure that the Jail Commissary operates effectively; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has been pleased with the relationship with Canteen Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this contract extension meets with the approval of the Ingham County Purchasing Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to extend the contract with Canteen Services, Inc. from March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents to extend the current contract subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/8/06
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2001 THROUGH 2006 |
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2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
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Actual |
Actual |
Actual |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
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Revenue |
461,239 |
430,772 |
395,209 |
421,413 |
422,568 |
400,000 |
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Expenses |
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Personnel |
40,851 |
44,921 |
46,790 |
22,100 |
39,153 |
42,211 |
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Commissary Purchases |
349,634 |
303,527 |
301,095 |
333,212 |
345,223 |
315,000 |
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Depreciation Expense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,598 |
0 |
0 |
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Correction for Prior Year Billing Errors |
0 |
0 |
0 |
70,000 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer for Capital Purchase |
14,224 |
135,269 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer to GF to Offset Inmate Costs |
0 |
124,700 |
75,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Expenses |
404,709 |
608,417 |
422,885 |
427,910 |
384,376 |
357,211 |
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Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RE-EVALUATION OF THE
CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CAMP HIGHFIELDS, INC.
RESOLUTION #06-41
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has been requested by the 30th Judicial Circuit Court to terminate contractual arrangements with Highfields, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners may have contract(s) with Highfields, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it appears as though those contract(s) ended by their terms on September 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, prompt action appears necessary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, based upon the request of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, if deemed in the best interest of the County, the Board of Commissioners and Interim County Controller are hereby authorized to provide written notice to Highfields, Inc. that any or all contractual relations between Ingham County, acting on behalf of 30th Judicial Circuit Court, will be terminated at a date determined by the Board Chairperson and Interim Controller. However, such action shall not be taken until Highfields, Inc. has been afforded the opportunity to appear before the Judiciary Committee to present their point of view.
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Dedden to change the title of the resolution from: “Resolution to Authorize Termination of Payments to Highfields, Inc.” to: Resolution Authorizing A Re-evaluation of the Contractual Relationship With Camp Highfields, Inc.”. This was accepted as a friendly amendment. Motion to adopt the resolution carried, with Commissioner Nolan voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Vickers introduced Albert Nielsen, a Holt High School government student.
Commissioner Vickers reminded everyone of the CACS Walk for Warmth, to be held on February 25, beginning at the Annex on Cedar Street.
Commissioner Nolan introduced her nephew, Sam Nolan, a student at the Saginaw Math and Science Academy.
Commissioner Copedge congratulated graduates of the MSU Extenstion’s Family Nutrition, Building Strong Families, and Breastfeeding Programs.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $16,878,585.03. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk