Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse

Mason -7:30 p.m.

June 27, 2006

CALL TO ORDER:

The June 27, 2006 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:32 p.m.  Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Dedden and Thomas.  Commissioner Dedden arrived at 7:36 p.m.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Leon Clark, Mayor, City of Mason, 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 Nolan, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2006 meeting, as submitted.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent:   Commissioner Thomas.

 

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

None.

 

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;

Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality Forwarding the Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report.  Received and placed on file.

 

Letter from Dennis Denno, Greater Lansing Arab American Social Services, thanking the Ingham County Commission for the Grant.  Received and placed on file.

 

Letter from Donald Kulhanek, City of Lansing, regarding the Joint Building Authority Members with Letters of Resignation from Commissioners Gerald Ambrose and Glenn Kirk Attached.  Accepted and placed on file.

 

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Leon Clark, Mayor, City of Mason, addressed the Board and offered support for the South Temple Street entrance to the Ingham County Fairgrounds.

 

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 4 and 15.  The consent agenda was adopted unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.  Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.  Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Dale Copedge:

 

 RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR THE 2006 AFRICAN AMERICAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL

 

RESOLUTION #06-164

 

WHEREAS, the African American Parade and Family Heritage Festival has been the featured annual event for African Americans in the City of Lansing, Michigan since 1999 under the sponsorship of the Capital City African American Cultural Association, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, the African American Parade and Family Heritage Festival is recognized as the premier annual event where thousands gather to enjoy family values, promote cultural awareness, embrace diversity, foster community development and other desired principles that bridge differences that divide communities, and impair social progress; and

 

WHEREAS, the African American Parade and Family Heritage Festival provides Mid-Michigan citizens educational and recreational opportunities, where they can experience African American art, culture, and history; and

 

WHEREAS, each year a grand marshal is appointed to govern the festivities of the day, one who’s life practices mirror the pristine principles of this event, in the theme of “Celebrating the African American Community”; and

 

WHEREAS, a prominent and well known educator, Barbara Roberts Mason, a person enriched with an understanding of African American culture, was selected to lead the procession of community, city, county, and state leaders and elected officials during the 2006 African American Parade; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Roberts Mason currently serves as the Chairperson of the Regional Sister Cities Commission, served 24 years on the Michigan State Board of Education, and is an advocate who educates the community about health and social issues, and inter-governmental relations; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Roberts Mason joins the ranks of other monumental community leaders who served as grand marshals for the annual parade and festival: Bobby Williams, Georgia Brown, Rudy Wilson, Dr, Calvin Anderson, Eva Evans, and Gregory Eaton.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners join the citizens of Ingham County in celebrating the 2006 African American Parade and Family Heritage Festival; honoring Grand Marshal Barbara Roberts Mason, and other community leaders.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes all participants another successful event that continues to touches the lives of Ingham County residents, far and wide and extends its sincere appreciation to organizers, Grand Marshal Barbara Roberts Mason, Capital City African American Cultural Association and the participants for having a vision to improve our society.

 

______________________________

Dale Copedge

 

Moved by Commissioner Copedge, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt the resolution.  Motion to adopt the resolution carried unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

A “SPLASH PLAYGROUND” AT HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK

 

RESOLUTION #06-165

 

WHEREAS, a Master Plan has been created to guide future development of Hawk Island County Park; and

 

WHEREAS, Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ Resolution #04-69 appropriated and reserved county funds for this purpose; and

 

WHEREAS, the “Splash Playground” equipment purchase was previously authorized by the Board of Commissioners’ Resolution #06-072; and

 

WHEREAS, sealed bids were solicited and evaluated by the Ingham County Purchasing Department and Parks Department, and it is the recommendation of the Ingham County Parks Department to award the contract to All Play Construction, Inc., who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the bid, and authorizes entering into a contract with All Play Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $148,680.00.

 

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:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  :  None       Approved 6/20/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

 

RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND LAWRENCE H. HINTON

 

RESOLUTION #06-166

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Lawrence H. Hinton is a community leader, a social activist, a Minister of God, and life long resident of Lansing, Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Hinton attended Lincoln Center Elementary School, West Junior High School, and is a graduate of Sexton High School where he excelled in many sports, and unity of the human spirit; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Hinton gave more than 30 years of exemplary service as a valued employee at General Motors Corporation, located in Lansing, Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Hinton studied at Mt. Hope Bible Training Center, and was called to preach and later ordained under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Columbus Clayton, of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Hinton for many years has been an advocate for youth by developing seminars and workshops designed to enrich the lives of under privilege youth and young couples throughout Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Hinton has always supported the principles of diversity, equal access, and concept of community development during a time when few would take the charge to do so; and

 

WHEREAS, we have benefited from his service to both the Lansing community and Ingham County; we are glad to pay homage to this man who has given so unselfishly to improve his surroundings.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors and commends Reverend Lawrence H. Hinton and extends its sincere appreciation for the numerous contributions he has made on behalf of the citizens of Ingham County.

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  :  None       Approved 6/20/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO UTILIZE THE COUNTY’S OPTION TO ACQUIRE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY FOR CONVEYANCE TO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK

 

RESOLUTION #06-167

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer is acting as the Foreclosing Governmental Unit under PA 123 of 1999; and

 

WHEREAS, the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, being MCL 124.751 et seq., allowed for the establishment of the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority which, among other things, has for its purpose the assembly and clearance of title to tax reverted property in a coordinated manner; and

 

WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act (PA123 of 1999), allows a county, under MCL 211.78m(1), to purchase tax foreclosed property for the minimum bid which is defined in statute; and

 

WHEREAS, there exist in Michigan and Ingham County a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy and it is in the best interest of the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government to strategically manage tax reverted and other property to foster the development of that property and to promote economic growth in the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners wish to utilize their local option to acquire tax foreclosed property for conveyance to the Ingham County Land Bank, and deems it expedient to authorize the direct conveyance of the purchased parcels to the Land Bank.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Treasurer, acting as the Foreclosing Governmental Unit, to accept payment of the minimum bid from the Land Bank for the properties identified in the attached list.

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  :  Copedge       Approved 6/20/06

 

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

 

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 26-30, 2006 AS “THE BLUES CHAPTER 145

MANAGEMENT WEEK” IN INGHAM COUNTY

 

RESOLUTION #06-168

 

WHEREAS, the National Management Association is the largest non-profit management organization in the United States; and


WHEREAS, the National Management Association covers the entire spectrum of American Business, industry and organization in the public sector; and


WHEREAS, the National Management Association is sponsoring the 21st Annual Management Week in America; highlighting its objectives to develop and recognize management as a profession and promote our American competitive enterprise system.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates June 26 – 30, 2006 as “The Blues Chapter 145 Management Week” in Ingham County.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

     Nays:  None       Absent:  :  Bahar-Cook      Approved 6/19/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE "EARLY ON" PROGRAM

 

RESOLUTION #06-169

 

WHEREAS, the Federal Government has enacted P.L. 102-119, known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Part H of the Act establishes the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program, known as "Early On" in Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, the Governor has designated the Michigan Department of Education as the lead agency, with responsibility for making all administrative decisions and assignments, and has created an Early On Interagency Coordinating Council, with representation from the Departments of Education, Community Health, Family Independence Agency, and Clinton/Eaton/Ingham Community Mental Health; and

 

WHEREAS, the State is committed to having “Early On” implemented with interagency cooperation at the community level; and

 

WHEREAS, the State has identified the intermediate school districts as the lead agencies at the community level and requires that the community health, mental health, and social services agencies approve the local plan for implementing “Early On”; and

 

WHEREAS, the State also requires that the community agencies sign a Memorandum of Understanding committing to cooperating and coordinating in the identification and evaluation of children at risk of developmental delay, and in the development and implementation of a treatment plan; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized an “Early On” Memorandum of Understanding each year since 1993-94; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to extend the Memorandum of Understanding from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the Health Department’s cooperation and coordination with the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health Board and the Ingham County Family Independence Agency in the identification and evaluation, and the development and implementation of a treatment plan for children at risk of developmental delay.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the amendment shall be July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding after review by the County Attorney. 

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

     Nays:  None       Absent:  :  Bahar-Cook      Approved 6/19/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE COORDINATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY COALITION FOR YOUTH (CCY)

RESOLUTION #06-170

WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth (formerly YVPC) and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners continue to support youth violence prevention programming; and

WHEREAS, $60,000 from the Comprehensive Strategies (Title II) year 3 grant was originally budgeted for an evaluator is now reallocated as follows: $40,000 for an evaluator, $17,500 for data collection and facilitation of monthly meetings by Community Coalition for Youth staff, and $2,500 travel for conferences; and

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Strategies grant runs from March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Ingham County MSU Extension to provide staff support through a new part time temporary grant position (Program Support Assistant) to the Ingham County CCY, at an hourly wage not to exceed $18/hour and that the total expenditures should not exceed $17,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller be authorized to amend the 2006/07 Ingham County MSU Extension budget  by increasing the travel portion of the budget $2,500 and a part time Program Support Assistant temporary grant position up to $17,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

     Nays:  None       Absent:  :  Bahar-Cook      Approved 6/19/06

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  :  None       Approved 6/20/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

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 FOURTH YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE  INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY COALITION FOR YOUTH/INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (MDHS) FOR A JUVENILE JUSTICE TITLE V PREVENTION GRANT AND ASSOCIATED SUBCONTRACTS

 

 RESOLUTION #06-171

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth (formerly the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition YVPC) is established to coordinate youth violence prevention programming in the City of Lansing and Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth has applied to the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for a fourth year Title V Juvenile Justice Prevention Grant in the total amount of $150,856 (including federal funds, local cash match, and in-kind match) to provide prevention programs that target youth and families living in and near the Baker-Donora Neighborhood; and


WHEREAS, $37,500 cash will be provided in federal funds through MDHS, $37,500 in local cash match, and $75,856 as in-kind match from other sources; and

 

WHEREAS, the grant period will be from September 1st 2006 through August 31st 2007; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing intends to enter into a contractual arrangement with Ingham County/MSU Extension, wherein the City will provide a $37,500 cash match; and

 

WHEREAS, a Project Coordinator, a Project Assistant, and the following part-time temporary staff positions are required to implement the grant:

 

Resource Outreach Coordinator
Data Reporting Personnel
Parent Training Instructor

Summer Recreation Assistant

Summer Recreation Assistant

Health Outreach Smoking Cessation Counselor

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract between Ingham County MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) to implement the third year Title V grant for a total budget of $150,856.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a sub-contract between Ingham County MSU Extension and the City of Lansing, to receive from the City a local cash match in the amount of $37,500, required by the contract with MDHS, for the time period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County MSU Extension be authorized to employ the necessary, temporary project staff at a total cost not to exceed $74,356.

                                                                                                                                 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contingent on receiving the MDHS grant, Ingham County MSU Extension is authorized to sub-contract for evaluation services for the fourth year Title V Project, not to exceed $3,000, for the time period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contingent on receiving the MDHS grant, Ingham County MSU Extension is authorized to sub-contract for any in-kind services, if necessary, for the fourth year Title V Project, with the Ingham County Health Department for $18,700, the Lansing Parks and Recreation for $3,720, and Baker Donora Focus Center for $53,436, for the time period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller be authorized to amend the 2006/07 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to account for the MDHS grant and any subcontracts related to the grant.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

     Nays:  None       Absent:  :  Bahar-Cook      Approved 6/19/06

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  :  None       Approved 6/20/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE IMPACCT PARTNERSHIP (INTEGRATING MULTIPLE PATHS ACHIEVES COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN’S TREATMENT) AND A COMMUNITY BASED SYSTEM OF CARE

 

RESOLUTION #06-172

 

WHEREAS, the IMPACCT Partnership has received a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse – Mental Health Services Administration) grant from the Department of Health and Human Services; and

 

WHEREAS, local community-based treatment of youth whenever possible is a desired outcome; and

 

WHEREAS, the IMPACCT Partnership (made up of representatives of the Ingham County Department of Human Services, Ingham County Family Court, Lansing School District, Ingham Intermediate School District, Association for Children’s Mental Health, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Child & Family Services – Capital Area, parents, and youth) desires to establish policy that will coordinate cross-system funding and create a locus of accountability to shift from residential and inpatient services to home and community-based services; and

 

WHEREAS, the long-term sustainability of this effort is dependent upon the commitment of local funds; and

 

WHEREAS, the IMPACCT Partnership is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners pass this resolution of support.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports a community-based system of care.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports in concept the coordination and braiding of funding across child-serving systems and funding streams, including the Child Care Fund, the County General Fund spent on children and youth, and Juvenile Justice Millage funds.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as a part of Ingham County’s identified priority to have model programs and facilities for at risk and adjudicated youth, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners agrees to consider the possible apportionment of available funds in subsequent years for specified uses as follows: community-based treatment, prevention services, provision of family advocates and support providers, strengthening youth involvement and cultural competency of staff, community-based treatment for youth with less intensive needs, and other components of funding.  

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners agrees to consider during the budget process that as a goal, the aggregate level of funding for these services, in subsequent years, would be no less than the amount budgeted in FY 2006 for the Child Care Fund (both the Court and the Department of Human Services funds) and Juvenile Justice Millage funds.

 

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan

     Nays:  None           Absent:  :  None    Approved 6/15/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT COURT’S

SELECTION OF A PER DIEM MAGISTRATE

 

RESOLUTION #06-173

 

WHEREAS, the 55th District Court has funds within its existing budget to pay for per diem Magistrates when the full time Magistrate is Absent:   because of a leave or training; and

 

WHEREAS, the 55th District Court utilizes per diem Magistrates to supplement these services when the current Magistrate and the per diem Magistrate are not available; and

 

WHEREAS, the 55th District Court wants to insure that there is no interruption of service to the community when the Magistrate(s) are gone; and

 

WHEREAS, the Court would like to select Mr. Thomas Mattern as a per diem Magistrate and is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve this selection as required by state statue.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 55th District Court’s selection of Thomas Mattern as a per diem 55th District Court Magistrate in accordance with MCL 600.8501.

 

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan

     Nays:  None           Absent:  :  None    Approved 6/15/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT IMPREST CASH WITHIN THE FRIEND OF THE COURT FUND

 

RESOLUTION #06-174

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Friend of the Court has operated an imprest cash fund of $2,250 in order to facilitate the making of change for payments of child support; and

 

WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer additional monies into this fund to cover cashier shortages for a period prior from 1996 through March 28, 2006; and

 

WHEREAS, the Director of Financial Services has reviewed the controls and documentation of explanation at the Friend of the Court, and considers the total shortfall of $953.90, over a period in excess of ten years, to be attributable to human error; and

 

WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court has implemented a policy whereby shortages of imprest cash will be replenished via Board resolution on an annual basis; and

 

WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court has implemented a policy whereby shortages of imprest cash of any amount will be immediately reported to the Circuit Court Administrator, and will be immediately reported to the Chief Circuit Judge and to the Presiding Judge of the Family Division if said shortage exceeds $10; and

 

WHEREAS, there has been a significant decrease in payments at the Friend of the Court cashier window that has occurred since the implementation of centralized collections and disbursements  of child support at the Michigan State Disbursal Unit (MiSDU); and

 

WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court believes the current imprest cash total of $2,250 to be excessive given said decrease.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Friend of the Court imprest cash fund to be reduced from $2,250 to $1,000.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Friend of the Court is authorized to transfer $296.10 of their imprest cash back to the Ingham County Treasurer.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Friend of the Court is authorized to charge $953.90 to “Errors and Omissions” line item 215-14200-957000 to cover the shortage in their imprest cash fund.

 

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan

     Nays:  None           Absent:  :  None    Approved 6/15/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2006 AGREEMENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY AGENCIES

 

RESOLUTION #06-175

 

WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002, for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County=s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and 

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners establish a Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process, through Resolution #06-125 by reserving a pool of Juvenile Justice Millage funds, to seek and fund proposals from qualified vendors to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth which the County believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters.

 

WHEREAS, the County has received applications for the 2006 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 for each Community Agency listed below in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2006 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the Judiciary Committee:

Dispute Resolution Center of Central Michigan - $ 24,000

Lansing Teen Court - $24,000

Larry M. Trice, Outreach Services - $2,000

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lansing Teen Court appropriation will be used to expand the Teen Court to the other eleven school districts in the County.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.

 

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer

     Nays: Dougan, Holman           Absent:  :  None    Approved 6/15/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant

      Nays:  Dougan           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution.  Motion carried with Commissioners Severino, Holman, Dougan and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION

AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR

INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007

 

RESOLUTION #06-176

 

WHEREAS, the Michigan Community Corrections Act of 1988 (PA511) authorizes the establishment of a Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) and Community Corrections programming; and

 

WHEREAS, Ingham County and the City of Lansing formed a joint CCAB in 1990; and

 

WHEREAS, PA511 also provides for the funding of CCAB Administration and Community Corrections programming; and

 

WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Community Corrections Plan was approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, the Lansing City Council, and the State Office of Community Corrections; and

 

WHEREAS, PA511 requires the annual submission of an application that identifies planned priorities and strategies to be implemented for the upcoming State fiscal year FY2006-2007.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the grant application submitted to the Michigan Department of Corrections for $289,300 in CCAB Plans and Services funds, $43,200 in Drunk Driving Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program funds, and $658,825 for Probation Residential Services, for a total of $991,325, for the time period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should a contract be offered by the Michigan Department of Corrections, the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contracts\subcontracts consistent with this resolution subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.  

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, Schafer, Vickers

     Nays:  None           Absent:  :  De Leon, Thomas    Approved 6/15/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE REVISED BUDGET OF THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 2005 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT

 

RESOLUTION #06-177

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the acceptance of the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program in August of 2005 through Resolution #05-224; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the acceptance of the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant Budget and Related Sub-Contracts in October of 2005 through Resolution #05-271; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the acceptance of the 2004 and 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant Funds for Communication Equipment in December of 2005 through Resolution #05-359; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Office of Emergency Services working with the Local Planning Teams has identified and prioritized a revised program plan and budget to support mitigation efforts through acquisition of equipment, training, exercise, and the solution area planner positions through this grant.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the attached 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant revised budget and Statement of Work for the time period of October 1, 2004, through January 31, 2007, at a total cost of $1,305,063.00 (no match required).

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subcontracts are authorized for other funding units accepting equipment and funds from this approved project list which will require the use of the equipment for the stated purpose and for these agencies being responsible for all costs associated with the maintenance, repair and support for all equipment they receive.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Operations for the budgets covering the time period of October 1, 2004 through January 31, 2007 as necessary.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract/subcontract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, Schafer, Vickers

     Nays:  None           Absent:  :  De Leon, Thomas    Approved 6/15/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  :  Thomas, Dedden         Approved 6/21/06

 

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointment of Ed Dore to the Joint Building Authority.  Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner De Leon to confirm the appointment.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Dr. Gene Westervelt to the Friend of the Court Advisory Committee.  Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to confirm the reappointment.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

 

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Dougan congratulated Pastor Lynn Grimes, of Holt United Methodist Church, on her retirement.

 

Commissioner Copedge extended congratulations to the Health Department and the CADL for participating in the Junteeth Celebration.

 

Commissioner Schafer thanked the MSU Extension Council for the meal and program.

 

Commissioner Nolan thanked the MSU Extension Council for the dinner and presentation.

 

Commissioner Nolan congratulated the Okemos Girls Soccer Team on winning the State title.

 

Chairperson Celentino reminded Board members and the audience of the upcoming Summer meeting schedule which is the fourth Tuesday of the month for July, August and September.

 

 

 

 

CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:

Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $18,792,001.42.  Motion carried unanimously.  Absent:  Commissioner Thomas.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

 

 

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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

 

 

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                                                                                    Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk