Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
April 11, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The April 11, 2006 Statutory Equalization meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:34 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Grebner and Nolan.
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 Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the March 28, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
Resolution from Schoolcraft County requesting correction to the state Qualified Voter Files. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Van Buren County requesting the State Legislature to pursue reliable 9-1-1 funding mechanisms. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter and resolution from the City of Mason requesting to become a participating municipality with CADL. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the City of Leslie announcing a public hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Modern Fur Dressing, LLC. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Resolution from Oceana County supporting legislation to allow county boards of commissioners the option to assume the powers, functions and duties of its Road Commission. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing, requesting the Board of Commissioners place on the November ballot a request for voter approval of a special property tax millage to support the operation of Potter Park Zoo. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Resolution from the City of East Lansing affirming the City of East Lansing’s commitment to the City’s current mutual aid agreements. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s Preliminary FY 2007 budget. Referred to the County Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Max Muxlow, candidate for County Commissioner, introduced himself to the Board.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 10 and 11. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE 2006 STATE ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
RESOLUTION #06-86
WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 to promote conservation efforts and has become a cherished and respected tradition in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a time to celebrate trees and their importance in our lives and represents an opportunity to emphasize that tree planting is an important personal demonstration of stewardship; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day helps remind Ingham County residents that healthy natural resources are vital and that each of us can play a role in ensuring the quality of life in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to recognize the outstanding efforts of all involved with the success of Arbor Day including the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, Michigan Forestry and Park Association, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division and the City of Lansing=s Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 State Arbor Day Celebration will take place Friday, April 28, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses Arbor Day and extends their congratulations and best wishes to the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, Michigan Forestry and Park Association, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division and the City of Lansing=s Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division on the occasion of the 2006 State Arbor Day Celebration.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE BENEFITS OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
RESOLUTION #06-87
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners opposes discrimination and supports programs to advance equal opportunity; and
WHEREAS, affirmative action programs, including recruitment, outreach, and training initiatives offered to qualified women and minorities, remedy past discriminations, fight present-day disparities, and promote diversity in our society; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has historically opposed discrimination and supported programs promoting diversity, and Ingham County has benefited from diversity in contracting and employment; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports all state and federal laws guaranteeing equality of opportunity in contracting and employment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports continuation of its public-sector affirmative action program.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #06-88
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Environmental Affairs Committee due to the expiration of a term; and
WHEREAS, those interested in serving on this Committee have been interviewed by the County Services Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Julielyn Gibbons, 3431 Beau Jardin, #6, Lansing, 48910
to the Environmental Affairs Committee to a term expiring December 31, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ARTS AND LIBRARIES, RECORDS MANAGEMENT – RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSAL SCHEDULE #11 – LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES BY THE
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #06-89
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to adopt a Records Retention and Disposal Schedule by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has reviewed the State of Michigan, Department of History, Arts and Libraries, Records Management – Records Retention and Disposal Schedule #11 regarding Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and the County Attorney recommend adoption of the Records Retention and Disposal Schedule #11 regarding Law Enforcement Agencies as designed by the State of Michigan, Department of History, Arts and Libraries, Records Management.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to adopt the State of Michigan, Department of History, Arts and Libraries, Records Management – Records Retention and Disposal Schedule #11 regarding Law Enforcement Agencies.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION MAKING LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY NOTES
RESOLUTION #06-90
At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan (the "Board of Commissioners"), held on the 11th day of April, 2006.
PRESENT: Bahar-Cook, Celentino, Copedge, Dedden, De Leon, Dougan, Hertel, Holman, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Thomas, Vickers, Weatherwax-Grant
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Schor and seconded by Commissioner Schafer:
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved a general limited tax pledge for Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Notes on January 24, 2006 (Resolution #06-006) and now wishes to replace that general pledge with this specific version; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority ("the Authority") is in need of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to pay the costs of acquiring, developing, improving, using, assembling and disposing of tax-foreclosed and other distressed property, including necessary administrative and operational costs related thereto ("Project Costs") in accordance with the provisions of the Land Bank Fast Track Act; Act 258, Public Acts of Michigan, 2003 ("Act 258", ) to foster the development of that property and promote economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized pursuant to section 24 of Act 258 to borrow money and issue its note for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2006 the Board of Directors of the Authority adopted a resolution (the "Authority Resolution") authorizing the issuance of its Series 2006 Note in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 (the "Note") to pay Project Costs; and
WHEREAS, to enable the Authority to sell the Note to Citizens Bank upon the terms set forth in the Authority Resolution, it is necessary that the Board of Commissioners make a limited tax pledge in support of the Note; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by a majority vote, may make a limited tax pledge to support the Note pursuant to section 24(2) of Act 258.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County Board of Commissioners Resolution No. 06-006 is hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan, as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners hereby makes its full faith and credit limited tax pledge to support the Note in accordance with the terms of the Authority Resolution. In the event and to the extent that the net revenues of the Authority are not sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Note, such principal and interest are payable as a first budget obligation of the County of Ingham (the "County") from its general funds. The ability of the County to raise such funds is subject to applicable constitutional and statutory limitations on the taxing power of the County.
2. The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Treasurer and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to due all things necessary to effectuate the pledge made by this resolution. The County Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Authority.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.
YEAS: Bahar-Cook, Celentino, Copedge, Dedden, De Leon, Dougan, Hertel, Holman, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Thomas, Vickers, Weatherwax-Grant
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Grebner, Nolan
A majority of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham having voted therefor, the resolution of the Board of Commissioners was adopted.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Grebner and Nolan.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN COUNTY PARKING LOTS
RESOLUTION #06-91
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners desires to adopt the attached Ordinance Regulating Parking in County Parking Lots; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance requires that penalties for parking violations be set forth in a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS, the penalties for violating the Ordinance are consistent with similar parking violations under the Michigan Vehicle Code.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the penalties for violating the Ordinance Regulating Parking in County Parking Lots are as follows:
Space designated for Non-Disabled Persons:
First offense $50.00 plus costs
First repeat offense (i.e., second offense) $100.00 plus costs
Second repeat (or any subsequent) offense $250.00 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 Parking in County Parking Lots becomes effective.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the penalties shall be published with the Ordinance Regulating Parking in County Parking Lots in a newspaper of general circulation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission to consider adopting rules and regulations establishing parking fines that are consistent with those fines set forth in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached Ordinance Regulating Parking in County Parking Lots is hereby adopted, and the County Clerk shall have the Ordinance published as required by State law, and it shall become effective upon publication.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 4/4/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
(The Ordinance is on file in the County Clerk’s Office.)
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Grebner and Nolan.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ICEA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #06-92
WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached between representatives of the ICEA Public Health Nurses 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 ICEA Public Health Nurses 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 4/4/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #06-93
WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist on the Veterans Affairs Committee due to the expiration of a term; and
WHEREAS, those interested in serving on this Committee have been interviewed by the Human Services Committee and recommended by a Veterans Post as required by State Law MCL 35.621.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Norvel Harris, 333-2 Edgewood Blvd., Lansing, 48911
to the Veterans Affairs Committee, as the Korean War representative, to a term expiring May 8, 2010.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/3/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION TO CHAPTER 37 OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART UNDER AUSPICES OF THE “VETERANS CONVENTIONS;
COUNTY APPROPRIATION” ACT 323 OF 1939
RESOLUTION #06-94
WHEREAS, Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will hold their 71st convention in Ingham County on May 18 -20, 2006; and
WHEREAS, under the “Veterans Conventions; County Appropriation” Act 323 of 1939, Ingham County may appropriate out of the General Fund up to $5,000 in one fiscal year for a Congressionally Charted Veterans Organization for the purposes of contributing towards the expenses of conventions to be held within Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart meets that criteria; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ policy as established by Resolution #05-155, this request for funds from a Veterans Organization under this statute, was referred to the Veterans Affairs Committee for their review and recommendation to the County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee voted unanimously to not recommend funding for Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s request for funding for their 71st convention in Ingham County on May 18 -20, 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of the actual cost of the their 71st convention to be held in Ingham County on May 18 -20, 2006 up to a total of $2,000, subject to the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee’s recommendation to approve this request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller will transfer the funds for this purpose out of the 2006 Contingency Fund to the proper account for this appropriation, pending documentation of the costs being provided to the Controller for the 71st convention of Chapter 37 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/3/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS REGARDING HIGHFIELDS, INC.
RESOLUTION #06-95
WHEREAS, Ingham County Court officials removed 18 children from residential treatment at Camp Highfields, upon allegations of possible abuse occurring there; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) conducted an investigation of the alleged abuse at Camp Highfields; and
WHEREAS, the DHS investigation of the alleged abuse at Camp Highfields is complete.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson to submit a written request under the Freedom of Information Act to DHS Director Marianne Udow requesting copies of any and all DHS reports of the recently completed investigation conducted by DHS on Camp Highfields and/or Highfields, Inc., including, but not limited to:
1) the DHS Licensing Report
2) the DHS Contracts Division Report
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 3/30/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 2006 HIGHWAY SAFETY AWARD GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-96
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has applied for and has been approved to receive a Highway Safety Award Grant from the Office of Highway Safety and Planning; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to purchase an Angle Encoder Kit and Mapping Accessories, which will allow the Traffic Unit to better investigate traffic scenes; and
WHEREAS, the award amount of this grant is $2,000.00 with a local match requirement of $310.00, for a total project cost of $2,310.00; and
WHEREAS, the match of $310.00 will come from funds reserved for the Traffic Unit, within the 2006 Capital Improvements Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves acceptance of the Highway Safety Award Grant from the Office of Highway Safety and Planning in the amount of $2,000.00 for fiscal year 2005/06, with the local match requirement of $310.00 to come from the 2006 Capital Improvements Fund Line Item number 66430199 – 72010 for a total project cost of $2,310.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents which are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller’ s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2006 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 3/30/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO
ACCEPT THE FY2004 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
(INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT)
RESOLUTION #06-97
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office applied for and has been approved to receive a FY2004 Homeland Security Grant Program redistribution of remaining funds for interoperable communications equipment; and
WHEREAS, the award amount of this grant is $22,000.00 with no local match requirement; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized for the purchase of interoperable communications equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Local Planning Team will make the final determination on the expenditures of these grant funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office entering into a contract with the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, for the grant award of $22,000.00, for the time period of April 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2006 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/30/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 4/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Bahar-Cook announced that the next Human Services Committee meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner Holman announced that Earth Day Activities will be held at the Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 22. Also, Adopt-a-River will take place, beginning at the Impression Museum at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Dedden reminded everyone that the Ingham County Animal Shelter First Annual Humanitarian Awards will be presented on April 13.
Commissioner Copedge recognized the Hispanic Commission, Union Missionary Baptist Church and the Lansing Clergy Forum on recent successful events and offered condolences to the families of Malcolm Super and Julia Smith.
Commissioner Copedge announced that the Law Enforcement Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 13, has been cancelled.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 13, has been cancelled.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced a candlelight walk/run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on April 21 at Hawk Island County Park.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that Household Hazardous Waste Days are once again being held every Thursday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Human Services Building.
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 $2,083,166.18. Motion carried unanimously.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 7:49 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk