Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
June 13, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The June 13, 2006 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:33 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
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 Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve the Minutes of the May 23, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
Annual Report from the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission. Accepted and placed on file.
Annual Report from the Ingham County Road Commission. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter and Resolution from Meridian Township Expressing Opposition to the Passage of HB 5895. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Greg Martin, Lansing Fire Chief, thanking the Haz Mat Team Members for Their Efforts at the Rally Held at the State Capitol on April 22, 2006. Received and placed on file.
Capital Region Airport Authority Mill Levy Certification. Referred to the County Services and Finance Committees.
Resolution from Washtenaw County to Approve the Distribution of an Amendment to “A Comprehensive Plan For Washtenaw County” and Setting a Public Hearing. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, Regarding the Tri-County Convention Facilities Tax/State-Wide Liquor Tax. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Township of Leslie, Forwarding a Draft Master Plan. Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Artis, Jr., Lansing, introduced himself as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner in the 6th District.
Thomas Yeutter, Alaiedon Township, addressed the Board regarding the May 2 school elections.
Nena Bondarenko, Alaiedon Township, addressed the Board regarding the Point of Sale Regulation.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 10, 14, 16 and 21. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas. 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 #06-149
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Master Plan was developed under the direction of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to establish a systematic plan to meet the goal of providing adequate recreational facilities for the residents of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the development of Hawk Island County Park was listed as a top priority; and
WHEREAS, the location of Hawk Island County Park is ideal for the development of a snow tubing hill due to the proximity of the park to the majority of the population of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission has recommended that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize an application to be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the amount of $75,000 to assist in the development of a snow tubing hill, complete with equipment and utilities, at Hawk Island County Park with a total cost of $150,000 as detailed below:
Ingham County Proposed 2007 Appropriation $ 75,000
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant $ 75,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $150,000
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $75,000, subject to review and approval by the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that page 66 and the “Capital Improvement Schedule” of the Ingham County Park Facility Master Plan be modified to reflect the addition of the tubing hill project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners commits the local match of $75,000, to be available in 2007 contingent upon the grant being approved.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RETENTION PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH DRU MITCHELL FOR BUSINESS RETENTION SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-150
WHEREAS, the business retention calling program has proven beneficial to the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation in establishing and maintaining contact with Ingham County employers and business community; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized renewals of a contract with the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation for this program beginning in 1999 and continuing through 2006 by resolutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has notified Ingham County that they have ended their contract for business retention visits with Ms. Dru Mitchell, Business Resource Specialist and also ended their contract with the Ingham County EDC to provide business visits; and
WHEREAS, at their May 12, 2006 regular public meeting, the Ingham County EDC voted to recommend continuation of the County Business Retention Program and agrees that the maximum expenditure for 2006, from its budget, shall not exceed $29,376 for services including payments per a pre-approved business visit and $40 per hour for pre-approved work in resolving issues identified through a retention visit and has only expended $5,781.00 by May 1, 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Economic Development Corporation agrees to continue the business retention program with a contract for business retention visits and services with Ms. Dru Mitchell, a business resource specialist until December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total reimbursement under this contract will not exceed $23,595 for the contract time from June 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a new 2006 contract to accomplish this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments as required by this resolution, and the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract upon review by the County Attorney as to form.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Severino to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Severino to amend the resolution by deleting the word “amendment” between the words contract and upon in the final Be It Further Resolved paragraph. Motion to amend carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas. Motion to adopt the resolution carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #06-151
WHEREAS, through Resolution #05-240 the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has determined that it will not permit the capture of its property taxes within the newly created DDA District of the Charter Township of Meridian until such time as a tax sharing agreement that meets the conditions of Resolution #05-094 is approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Corporation has received and reviewed a proposed tax sharing agreement from the Charter Township of Meridian and its Downtown Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, through adoption of Resolution #95-094, the Board of Commissioners has adopted a policy which provides that, to the extent provided by law, Ingham County will not permit the capture of its property tax revenues unless a tax sharing agreement has been approved; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Corporation finds that the proposed agreement meets the County Commissioners policy requirements outlined in resolution #05-094 and recommends approval of the proposed Tax Sharing Agreement with the Meridian Township DDA.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a tax sharing agreement with the Charter Township of Meridian and its DDA which will allow the capture of county property taxes from the Downtown Development District created in 2006 based on the following conditions:
C The proposal outlines specific public infrastructure projects including street lighting, landscape and greenbelt improvements in public areas, utilities burials, streetscape enhancements, water and sanitary sewer improvements, and parking improvements that are directly related to economic growth within that DDA district.
C The proposal is limited to a specific maximum dollar amount of $251,181 over a twenty year period, from 2006 through 2026, and the Township allows for the capture and expenditure of its own taxes in that district for the same time.
C Any excess collections must be returned to the County Treasurer annually and the Meridian Township DDA must provide the County with annual reports on the expenditures of tax capture on the specific projects outlined in the proposal.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution #05-240, insofar as it provides for Ingham County to opt out of the capture of its property taxes in the DDA District of the Township of Meridian, is hereby rescinded if an agreement as noted above is executed between the parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement upon the recommendation of the County Controller and approval of the contract as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Charter Township of Meridian and to the Meridian Downtown Development Authority.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR THE HEART OF MICHIGAN TRAIL
RESOLUTION #06-152
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan, as adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, outlines several potential non-motorized pathway corridors; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Commission has identified connectors between county park facilities as a priority; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has identified as a priority, the development of pathways connecting county park facilities through resolution #06-120, adopted May 9, 2006; and
WHEREAS, completion of the Heart of Michigan non-motorized pathway would connect Lake Lansing Park to Burchfield Park; and
WHEREAS, the eventual route of the Heart of Michigan Trail will be largely determined by the location of land owners willing to provide rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Commission supports pursuing rights-of-way along the proposed Heart of Michigan Trail in order to proceed with the development of this trail.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Parks Commission to accept donated rights-of-way, licenses, easements, and fee simple interests necessary for the development of the Heart of Michigan Trail without further approval from the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the staff is directed to begin to pursue rights-of-way for the Heart of Michigan Trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all documents be subject to the review and approval of the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL INGHAM COUNTY PARKS ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITION
RESOLUTION #06-153
WHEREAS, the position of Maintenance Supervisor for the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Department will become vacant on June 2, 2006 due to the retirement of Mr. Doug Koons; and
WHEREAS, the position of Maintenance Supervisor has become obsolete with the elimination of the Parks Department construction crew; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending the elimination of the Maintenance Supervisor position and its replacement with an Assistant Manager position; and
WHEREAS, this resolution would result in a net annual decrease in personnel costs of approximately $13,500.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the elimination of the Maintenance Supervisor position and replaces it with an Assistant Manager position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parks Department position list be modified to reflect an increase from two to three Assistant Manager positions.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE INGHAM COUNTY PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
RESOLUTION #06-154
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006 the Ingham County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution #06-091 adopting an ordinance and establishing penalties for parking violations in county parking lots; and
WHEREAS, in Resolution #06-091 the Board of Commissioners strongly 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 that resolution; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has recommended language changes to the Ordinance Establishing the Park Rules and Regulations consistent with Board of Commissioner Resolution #06-091; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve the modifications listed below to the Ordinance establishing the Park Rules and Regulations (adopted June 27, 1998):
[Add a definition of “Civil Infraction” to Section 2 after “Citation” and before “County”]
Section 2. Definitions
“Civil Infraction” means a parking violation prohibited by this Ordinance, for which civil sanctions may be ordered.
[Add a new subsection 11.A.(3) regarding disabled parking]
(3) Park any motor vehicle in any space designated by sign for use by a disabled person without displaying an official placard or registration plate issued to a disabled person.
[Amend the first sentence of Section 15.A. to state that parking violations are an exception to the general rule that violations of the Ordinance are municipal civil infractions]
Section 15. Violations and Penalties
A. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance, except provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code incorporated herein, parking violations, and Section 4.H.(1), shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
[Add a second sentence to subsection 15.B regarding parking violations as civil infractions]
B. Any person violating the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code shall be subject to the fines and penalties set forth in that Code. Any person violating any provision of Sec. 11.A regarding parking violations shall be responsible for a civil infraction.
[Add a new subsection 18.E. for parking violation penalties]
18. Establishment of Schedule of Civil Fines.
E. Civil infractions for violations of Sec. 11.A. regarding parking are punishable by a fine of $50 plus costs for a first offense, $100 plus costs for a second offense, and $250 plus costs for a third offense, except that violations of Sec. 11.A.(3) shall be punishable by a fine of $250 plus costs for a first or subsequent offense.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ordinance adopting the existing Ingham County Park Rules and Regulations (adopted June 27, 1998) be modified as recommended by the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the modified Ordinance shall take effect when signed by the Board Chairperson, certified by the County Clerk.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRE ALARM IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE INGHAM COUNTY JAIL
RESOLUTION #06-155
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals for fire alarm improvements at the Ingham County Jail; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this project are approved within the appropriate CIP 06 Budget/Upgrade Fire Alarm System; and
WHEREAS, after the review of these proposals it is the recommendation of both the Purchasing and Facilities Departments to award this contract to Simplex Grinnell, LP who submitted the lowest responsive proposal in the amount of $121,665.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Simplex Grinnell, LP, 24755 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335-5138 to perform improvements to the fire alarm system at the Ingham County Jail in an amount not to exceed $121,665.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION UPDATING VARIOUS FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-156
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners set various fees for county services in Resolution #02-155 based on information and recommendations of the Maximus Cost of Services Analysis completed in 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners also established the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees, referred to in this process as a “target percent”; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has directed the Controller’s Office to establish a process for the annual review of these fees and target percents; and
WHEREAS, this process begins with the calculation of a cost increase factor, which is equal to the previous three year average increase in the General Fund adopted budget for the appropriate departments; and
WHEREAS, this cost increase factor is applied to the previous year’s calculated cost and multiplied by the target percent and in most cases rounded to the lower full dollar amount in order to arrive at a preliminary recommended fee for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is much higher than the current fee, the fee will be recommended to increase gradually each year until the full cost multiplied by target percent is reached, in order to avoid any drastic increases in fees; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is lower than the current fee, no fee increase will be recommended for that year; and
WHEREAS, after initial recommendations are made by the Controller, these recommendations are distributed to the affected offices and departments, in order to receive their input; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the input from the affected offices and departments, the Controller makes final recommendations to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Controller’s Office has finished its annual review of these fees and recommended increases where appropriate, based on increased costs of providing services supported by these fees and the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees as established by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Controller’s recommendations including the target percentages, along with recommendations of the various county offices, departments, and staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes or encourages the following fee increases in Attachments A and B at the rates established effective January 1, 2007 with the exception of the Health Department, where new rates will be effective October 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fees within major Health Department services are not included on the attachments and were not set by the policy above, but rather through Resolutions #05-166 and #05-242.
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Commissioners Dougan, Severino, Schafer and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #05-307
(Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the National Association of
Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies)
RESOLUTION #06-157
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies to provide enhanced child care referrals to military families; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #05-307 authorized an agreement period of November 15, 2005 through November 14, 2006, and authorized the automatic renewal on a year by year basis; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies has now proposed a Memorandum of Agreement for the period May 15, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no automatic renewal; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners amend Resolution #05-307 in order to accommodate the changes proposed by the National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to Resolution #05-307.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the second resolved clause “that the period of the Agreement shall be November 15, 2005 through November 14, 2006, and that the Agreement shall automatically renew each year according to the same terms and conditions unless terminated by either party” shall be amended to read “that the term of this Memorandum of Agreement will be from May 15, 2006 through June 30, 2007, or until amended or terminated at any time for cause or convenience by either party with thirty (30) days written notification to the other, and is subject to availability of funds.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions of Resolution #05-307 shall remain unchanged.
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, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 6/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CHILD CARE TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION #06-158
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children has provided training for child care providers and supported the recruitment and training of potential child care providers for many years; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association has been awarded a contract from the Early Childhood Development Corporation to deliver such services statewide and proposes to subcontract for OYC services in the four county Ingham Region for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that these funds have been anticipated in the 2006 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the subcontract with the Michigan 4C Association.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a subcontract with the Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Association for the purpose of delivering child care training services through the Office for Young Children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the subcontract shall be January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Michigan 4C Association shall pay Ingham County up to $42,000 for child care training services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the subcontract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 6/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUGANDA LOWHIM, M.D.
AS DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
RESOLUTION #06-159
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, under the authority of Public Act 181 of 1953, as amended, is responsible for appointing the County Medical Examiner, and with the approval of the Medical Examiner, may appoint Deputy Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has granted authority to contract with physicians appointed as Deputy Medical Examiners and has set out certain contractual terms and conditions including the term of office and method and rate of compensation, in Resolutions #03-273 and #03-274; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has appointed Dean G. Sienko, M.D. as the Medical Examiner in Ingham County to a term expiring December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sienko is requesting that the Board of Commissioners hereby appoint Dr. Suganda Lowhim, M.D., a County employee who serves as a Primary Care Physician and as a Deputy Medical Director, as a Deputy Medical Examiner.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Dr. Suganda Lowhim, M.D., a County employee, as a Deputy Medical Examiner to a term of office expiring December 31, 2007.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 6/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBCONTRACTS TO THE INFANT HEALTH DISPARITIES INITIATIVE GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-160
WHEREAS, Ingham County is one of eleven counties to receive funds through the Infant Health Disparities Initiative; and
WHEREAS, $130,000 was allocated in the 2005-2006 CPBC Agreement to implement the Ingham County Infant Health Disparities Community Action Plan developed during the 2004-2005 planning process; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Action Plan is “To keep mothers and infants alive and well before, during, and after birth, and to reduce disparities in survival among population groups”; and
WHEREAS, the major activities to implement the Action Plan will be conducted by community agencies subcontracting with Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that subcontracts be authorized with a number of community agencies to implement the Ingham County Infant Health Disparity Community Action Plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes subcontracts with the following community agencies to implement the activities identified in the Ingham County Infant Health Disparities Community Action Plan:
$12,500 NorthWest Initiative 125 W. Main, Lansing (formerly NorthWest Lansing Healthy Community Initiative)
$12,500 Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo, Lansing
$12,500 South Side Community Coalition, 2101 W Holmes Road, Lansing
$12,500 Baker Donora Focus Center, 840 Baker, Lansing (via MSU Extension)
$10,000 Christian Services LOVE, Inc., P.O. Box 22112 , Lansing 48909
$10,000 Black Child and Family Institute, 835 W Genesee, Lansing
$ 5,000 Celestine Starks, 2400 Belaire Dr., Lansing
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subcontracts shall be for the period May 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 6/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH POSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
POINT OF SALE REGULATION
RESOLUTION #06-161
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners established the staffing for the Bureau of Environmental Health in Resolution #05-115; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has promulgated a Point of Sale Regulation intended to evaluate on-site sewage and water supply systems at the time of property sale; and
WHEREAS, the administration of the Point of Sale Program will require the establishment of two positions in the Bureau of Environmental Health; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners adjust the staffing within the Bureau of Environmental Health in order to implement the Point of Sale Program; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the fees established to administer the Point of Sale Program are adequate to support the cost of the two new positions.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adjusts the staffing within the Bureau of Environmental Health by adding two positions to help implement the Point of Sale Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the allocation of positions within the Bureau of Environmental Health, established in Resolution #05-115, shall be modified as recommended below:
Classification Resolution #05-115 Recommended
Director 1 1
Programs Supervisor 2 2
Sanitarian I 7 7
Sanitarian II 5 6
Sanitarian III 2 2
E.H. Specialist 6 6
Community Health Rep III 1 1
Community Health Rep II 0 1
Health Program Assistant 1.5 1.5
Total 25.5 27.5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the changes shall be effective July 1, 2006.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 6/5/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Schor, Vickers Approved 6/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: Dougan Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MAXIMUS, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION OF A CIRCUIT COURT DEPARTMENT RATE STUDY
RESOLUTION #06-162
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court operates several programs associated with the state and federal government; and
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court wishes to engage their consultant, Maximus, Inc., in the preparation and negotiation of a Circuit Court department rate study in order to maximize the eligible reimbursement the Court and County are entitled to.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a contract with Maximus, Inc. for the preparation and negotiation of a Circuit Court department rate study, at a cost of $8,000, to be done within thirty days of the passage of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget transfer of $8,000 from the 2006 Contingency Account to the Circuit Court budget.
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: Holman, Nolan, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook Approved 6/1/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
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 AN ADDITIONAL $11,550 FROM THE MICHIGAN OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING FOR THE 2005/06 PA 416 GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-163
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office received an additional $11,550 from the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) to supplement the PA 416 secondary Road Patrol Grant; and
WHEREAS, the additional $11,550 will be used to supplement Ingham County’s funding of the traffic enforcement and safety positions; and
WHEREAS, the County budgeted $295,000 from the OHSP for Traffic Unit related costs for the 2005/06 grant; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is supportive of the additional $11,550 to supplement the above Traffic Unit related costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to accept and receive the $11,550 grant supplement from the Office of Highway Safety Planning for the 2005/06 PA 416 Grant to increase the total to $306,550.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to utilize the OHSP supplement grant to cover grant eligible costs for personnel and equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLFED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller’s Office to make the necessary adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2005/06 Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/1/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Thomas Approved 6/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Nena Bondarenko, Alaiedon Township, addressed the Board regarding the Ingham County Land Bank.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairperson Celentino introduced the new Controller/Administrator, Ed Dore.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant presented a gift from the Commissioners and staff to Commissioner Schor for the birth of his daughter, Hannah Elizabeth.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook announced that the next Zoo Task Force meeting will be held at the zoo, not the Human Services Building.
Commissioner Copedge announced the kick-off of the Junteeth Celebration on June 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Capital. The celebration runs through Saturday, June 17.
Commissioner Copedge announced that the Averill Neighborhood Association, along with Averill Elementary and Lansing Parks and Recreation staff will the clearing brush at Averill Park on June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Commissioner Copedge announced that Trinity AME Church will be welcoming its new pastor, Pastor Dixon, at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 18.
Commissioner Vickers thanked his fellow Commissioners for their kind wishes and the plant sent during his recent surgery.
Commissioner Schafer congratulated the Williamston High School Track team for beating Detroit Country Day to win the state championship.
Commissioner Dougan recognized the Holt School District for hosting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life from June 22 through 24.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Eastside Farmer’s Market is now open every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Allen Neighborhood Center.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook announced that there will be a fundraiser for the Michigan Women’s Historical Center, held at the Cowels House beginning at 5:30 p.m. on June 14.
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 $2,613,105.19. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Thomas.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk