Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
August 22, 2006
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioner Holman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Celentino led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2006 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schor indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item 14 and agenda item 15. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino, without objection.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing to Consider the Approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act – Exemption Certificate for Niowave, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from William G. Savage of Mason, regarding the Completed Bridge Project on Harper Road. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Bruce Bragg, Health Officer, Announcing his Retirement, Effective January, 2007 and Recommending Dr. Dean Sienko be Appointed as his Replacement. Accepted with regrets and referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the Tri-County Bicycle Association regarding Installation of a Crossing Signal at the Mt. Hope/Farm Lane Intersection. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Washtenaw County Adopting the Amendment to “A Comprehensive Plan for Washtenaw County: Land Use, Infrastructure, Natural Resources”. Received and placed on file.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Hillsdale County Urging the State Legislature to Resolve the Issue of Lost Revenue Sharing. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Hillsdale County Expressing Opposition to Regional Consolidation of Community Mental Health System Programs. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Regarding the Upcoming Homelessness Summit as Part of the Campaign to End Homelessness. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Patrick Lindemann Regarding Ingham County’s Pro-Rata Share of the Surplus in the Proctor Drain Bond and Interest Fund. Received and placed on file.
Ingham County Controller 2005 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.
Health Department’s 2005 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from Quenda Story, Board Chairperson, Capital Area District Library, Regarding City of Mason’s Resolution Requesting Participating Municipality Status. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from Elizabeth J. Markham Regarding Ordinance Concerning Well and Septic Inspections. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except agenda item 14. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Holman. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHIGAN INDIAN WEEK IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-216
WHEREAS, Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the County of Ingham, State of Michigan and the United States, according to the 2000 Census, Michigan’s Native population of 125,000 is the ninth largest in the nation and includes twelve federally recognized tribal groups; and
WHEREAS, the fourth Friday of September has been designated as Michigan Indian Day to honor Michigan’s Indigenous Peoples and the multitude of contributions they have made to this great State and Country; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to Ingham County and the rest of the world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine, music, language, and art, and they have distinguished themselves as local and national leaders, inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars; and
WHEREAS, Native tribal governments developed the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United States Government and have traditionally exhibited respect for our finite natural resources through deep reverence for Mother Earth; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have served with valor in all of the Nation’s wars from the Revolutionary War through Operation Iraqi Freedom, especially the Navaho Code Talkers, who used their native language and were instrumental in developing one of the most significant and successful military codes of World War II; and
WHEREAS, the percentage of Native Americans who have served, relative to other population groups, has often significantly exceeded the percentage of their representation in the population of the United States as a whole, thus demonstrating the disproportionate commitment of Native Americans to the Nation; and
WHEREAS, honoring our Indigenous People during Michigan Indian Week will allow Americans of all backgrounds to demonstrate their respect of and admiration for Native Americans for the richness of their contribution to the political, cultural, and economic life of the United States; and
WHEREAS, during Michigan Indian Week, there are a number of activities that will be occurring locally and across the state to focus attention on the many cultural and historical contributions of Michigan’s Indigenous community; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the week of September 18-22, 2006 as Michigan Indian Week in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board urges all citizens to honor, and recognize the achievements and significant contributions the Indigenous Community has made to the County of Ingham, State of Michigan and the United States.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 “FAMILY DAY – A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN” IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-217
WHEREAS, the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and nicotine constitute the greatest threats to the well-being of America's children; and
WHEREAS, surveys conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University have consistently found that the more often children and teenagers eat dinner with their families the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, teenagers who virtually never eat dinner with their families are 72 percent more likely than the average teenager to use illegal drugs, alcohol and cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, teenagers who almost always eat dinner with their families are 31 percent less likely than the average teenager to use illegal drugs, alcohol and cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, the correlation between family dinners and reduced risk for teen substance abuse are well documented; and
WHEREAS, parental influence is known to be one of the most crucial factors in determining the likelihood of substance abuse by teenagers; and
WHEREAS, family dinners have long constituted a substantial pillar of family life in America.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates September 25, 2006 as “Family Day – a Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children” in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board urges all citizens to recognize and participate in its observance.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORATE A POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK MILLAGE AUTHORIZATION QUESTION
RESOLUTION #06-218
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park in Lansing is a regional attraction that draws most of its visitors from outside the City of Lansing, including a large number of Ingham County residents; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006, the City of Lansing’s Administration submitted a written request to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners for long-term funding for the operational and capital needs of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park, specifically requesting that the Board of Commissioners authorize a special property tax millage to be placed on the November 2006 ballot to support the operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006, the Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Intent to enter into a conditional agreement with the City of Lansing for the lease and operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park with specified terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the agreement for the lease and the operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park is conditioned upon voter approval of a county-wide property tax millage for Zoo funding and continued millage funding for the Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the agreement is further conditioned upon a discounted rate being available to residents of those entities contributing to the zoo through a millage, and allowing for the possibility of the County assigning the lease and personal property and transferring responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park to a regional entity comprised of Ingham County and one or more other municipalities; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2006, the Lansing City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent to enter into a conditional agreement with Ingham County for the lease and operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park consistent with specified parameters (copy attached).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County accepts the City of Lansing’s Resolution, with the understanding that under subsection (h) the County will extend the same casualty insurance coverage for the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park as it does for its other comparable properties, and that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate in the General Election to be held on November 7, 2006.
INGHAM COUNTY POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK
MILLAGE QUESTION
For the sole purpose of providing funding for the continued operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park, including funding for operations, maintenance, and improvements, shall the Constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham, Michigan, be increased by up to 0.46 mill, $0.46 per thousand dollars of state taxable valuation, for a period of three (3) years (2006-2008) inclusive and by up to 0.41 mill, $0.41 per thousand dollars of state taxable valuation, for a period of two (2) years (2009-2010) inclusive? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise in the first calendar year of the levy an estimated additional $3,233,430.00 for operations, maintenance, and improvements for Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park, and is contingent upon a lease and operational agreement being approved by the City of Lansing and County of Ingham.
YES [ ]
NO [ ]
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to place this proposal on the November 7, 2006 ballot, and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff and the County Attorney shall be authorized to negotiate a lease with representatives of the City of Lansing, with the final lease to be brought back to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners for approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County’s maximum financial involvement with the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park is limited to the amount obtained from this Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park millage.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the agreement between Ingham County and the City of Lansing for the lease and operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park must be signed and agreed to by both parties thereto, by Tuesday, November 14, 2006, for the Board of Commissioners to levy the millage.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge
Nays: Severino, Vickers Absent: None Approved 8/15/06
County Services approved a different version
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: Dedden, Dougan Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried with Commissioners Dedden, Dougan, Schafer, Severino and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent Commissioner Holan.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A $5,000.00 DONATION FROM THE CITY OF MASON
RESOLUTION #06-219
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized a lease of a portion of the Ingham County Fairgrounds for the purpose of constructing a sports complex; and
WHEREAS, the project involved the construction of South Temple Street which links to the new entrance of the Ingham County Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, this new entrance is of benefit to the operation of the Ingham County Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mason desires to donate $5,000 of street funds to Ingham County for the asphalting and paving of the South Temple Street entrance to the Ingham County Fairgrounds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the donation of $5,000 as offered by the City of Mason.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the funds from this donation are to be used for asphalting and paving improvements to the South Temple Street entrance to the Ingham County Fairgrounds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses their appreciation to the City of Mason for their generous donation.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
RAYNER PARK ENTRANCE ROAD
RESOLUTION #06-220
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Road Commission solicited and accepted the low bid for 2006 local road paving projects; and
WHEREAS, the Rayner Park entrance road project, in the amount of $29,831.25, was included in the 2006 local road paving projects bid; and
WHEREAS, the Rayner Park entrance road project, in the amount of $25,000, was recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and approved by the Board of Commissioners for inclusion in the 2006 Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Parks Department budget to provide the remaining amount of $4,831.25.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a contract with the Ingham County Road Commission for improvements to the Rayner Park entrance road in the amount of $29,831.25.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING TO FUND CONSTRUCTION AT HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK
RESOLUTION #06-221
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 a trail system to connect the recreation resources was listed as a top priority; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Heart of Michigan Trail would link Hawk Island County Park to the existing River Trail with the potential to eventually connect to Lake Lansing Park and Burchfield Park through the Heart of Michigan Trail; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Capital Budget Appropriation identified $182,500 in matching funds for this section of the Heart of Michigan Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is the official grantee and is administering the project with the funding breakdown as follows:
$ 182,500 Ingham County
$ 182,500 City of Lansing
$ 426,500 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant
$ 534,412 Michigan Department of Transportation Enhancement Grant
$1,325,912 TOTAL
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended the transfer of funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $182,500 to the City of Lansing’s Parks and Recreation Department for the part of the local match as identified in the 2006 Capital Improvement Budget to construct the Hawk Island County Park to Macguire Park section of the Heart of Michigan Trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate contract with the City of Lansing be prepared for that purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary documents after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FOSTER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR COUNTY-WIDE CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
RESOLUTION #06-222
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to approve the replacement and repair of deteriorated sidewalks, doorways, and curbs county-wide to maintain safety and overall appearance of County facilities; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project have been approved and are available within the appropriate 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for county-wide concrete replacement and repairs, areas of repairs include, but are not limited to, the Mason Courthouse, 55th District Court, Hilliard Building, Human Services Building, Veteran’s Memorial Courthouse, Grady Porter Building, and the Mason Annex; and
WHEREAS, after review of the bids it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department, in concurrence with the Purchasing Department, to award a contract to Foster Concrete Construction, Inc. who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid which the cost for repairs will be based on square footage price as follows:
Sidewalks @ $4.50 per sq. ft.
Curbs @ $4.25 per sq. ft.
Doorways @ $5.75 per sq. ft.
WHEREAS, total square footage will be determined by the County with a total costs not to exceed $40,000, the contractor is required to pay prevailing wage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Foster Concrete Construction, Inc. to perform county-wide concrete repairs for a total cost not to exceed $40,000.
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, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MYERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. FOR EXHAUST VENT REPLACEMENT AT THE HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY
RESOLUTION #06-223
WHEREAS, the condition of the existing original exhaust venting system (stack/chimney) has deteriorated to the point where replacement is necessary; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project have been budgeted and approved in the 2006 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $28,000; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals to include all labor, materials, and equipment to properly replace the exhaust venting system at the Human Services Facility, after review of these bids it is the recommendation of both the Purchasing and Facilities Departments to award a contract to Myers Plumbing & Heating, Inc. who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $45,250, which also reflects the payment of prevailing wage; and
WHEREAS, due to the increased costs to properly complete this project it will be necessary to transfer funds in the amount of $20,500 from a 2005 Capital Improvement Plan project, Human Services Building Roof/Storage (631-23304-976000).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Myers Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for the removal and replacement of the exhaust vent system at the Human Services Facility for a cost not to exceed $45,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $20,500 from 2005 Capital Improvement Plan project, Human Services Building Roof/Storage (631-23304-976000), into the (631-23304-976000) Human Services Building Stack/Chimney Replacement Fund, and authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WESTERN WATERPROOFING
COMPANY FOR THE EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOFING AND RESTORATION AT THE HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY
RESOLUTION #06-224
WHEREAS, the exterior walls at the Human Services Facility are in need of masonry repairs, tuck pointing, and weather tight restoration; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this project are approved and budgeted within the appropriate 2006 Budget Fund (631-23304-931000) to perform this project; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids to provide tuck pointing and to clean and seal the exterior brick at the Human Services Facility, after review of the bids it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department, in concurrence with the Purchasing Department, to award a contract to Western Water Proofing Company who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid for a total project cost of $68,841, this cost reflects payment of prevailing wage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Western Water Proofing Company to provide masonry repairs, tuck pointing, and weather tight restoration to the exterior brick walls at the Human Services Facility for a projected cost not to exceed $68,841.
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, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A BILLING MANAGER POSITION
IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #06-225
WHEREAS, the Health Department operates a clinical billing system that generates about $8 million to support clinical services to low-income, Medicaid and IHP enrolled and uninsured persons; and
WHEREAS, the Primary Care Director has determined that it is necessary to establish a Billing Manager position to manage the billing and reporting operations; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that funds are included in the 2007 Budget request to support the Billing Manger position and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners establish a Billing Manager position.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners establishes a Billing Manager position M-9 ($49,054 – $58,880) within the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel Plan as recommended by the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these actions are effective October 1, 2006.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/14/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/15/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMENS HEALTH PHYSICIAN SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-226
WHEREAS, Ingham County has contracted with Ingham Regional Medical Center (IRMC) for six years to provide physician staffing to Women’s Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the Women’s Health Clinic provides family planning services to about 4,500 women each year, prenatal care to about 600 women a year, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program services to about 850 women a year and managed care and other OB-GYN services to low-income and Medicaid eligible women; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Director and the Primary Care Director advise that the level and quality of services provided is very good; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Director and the Primary Care Director have negotiated with Ingham Regional Medical Center and recommend that an agreement be authorized for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a physician services agreement with Ingham Regional Medical Center for physicians’ services for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that services shall include: 1) 20 hours of physician coverage for clinics held at Women’s Health Services; 2) physician back-up for prenatal care services provided by Nurse Practitioners in centers other than Women’s Health Services to include physician visits, chart review, and labor and delivery services for prenatal patients of Health Department locations in Leslie, Stockbridge, St. Lawrence and Willow Plaza; 3) labor and delivery of all ICHD prenatal patients; 4) 24 hour/365 day after hours call and hospital services for all ICHD OB-GYN patients; 5) after hours call and hospital services for primary care patients of the Women’s Health Center; 6) consultation, chart review and educational support for the nurse practitioners of the Women’s Health Center; 7) four hours per week of physician time to serve as the on-site Medical Director for Women’s Health Services; and that Ingham County shall compensate Ingham Regional Medical Center for these services as follows: $60,480 in 2007, $63,504 in 2008 and $66,679 in 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham Regional Medical Center shall make available the services of a qualified physician to serve as Deputy Medical Director on an as needed basis, and
that Ingham County shall compensate Ingham Regional Medical Center for these services (if any) at the rate of $125 per hour in 2007, $131 per hour in 2008 and $140 per hour in 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/14/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2006-2007 AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) PROCESS
RESOLUTION #06-227
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and county governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting the public health; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health is in the process of establishing tentative grant funding levels for 2006-2007, and these funding levels are included in the Health Department’s 2007 Budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health has proposed a 2006-2007 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the 2006-2007 CPBC Agreement be authorized and executed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2006-2007 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the scope of services included in this Agreement shall include Local Public Health Operations, and several categorical public health programs identified in the attachments to the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approximately $4 million of state/federal funds will be made available to Ingham County through the CPBC Agreement, and that Ingham County’s contribution to expenditures associated with the Agreement and budget shall not exceed levels appropriated in the County's 2007 Budget for these purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes subcontracts for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 with specialty physicians, laboratories, and health care institutions and other service providers necessary to implement the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program in Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, which is a program included in the CPBC Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that service contracts are authorized with the following list of providers to support outreach activities to potential and current Medicaid beneficiaries in the following categories:
- Medicaid Outreach and Public Awareness
- Facilitating Medicaid Eligibility Determination
- Program Planning, Policy Development and Interagency Coordination Related to Medicaid Services
- Referral, Coordination and Monitoring of Medicaid Services
- Medicaid-Specific Training on Outreach Eligibility and Services
- Arranging for Medicaid-related Transportation and Provision of Medicaid-related Translation
These service contracts braid together requirements and funds from multiple sources including the County, W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Medicaid Administration (Federal Share). The braided service contracts shall be authorized up to the amounts identified below for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007:
Allen Neighborhood Center - $98,000
St. Vincent Catholic Charities - $135,000
Child Abuse Prevention Services - $55,000
Cristo Rey Community Center - $65,000
Family and Community Development Services, Inc. - $90,000
Greater Lansing African American Health Institute - $68,000
NorthWest Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative - $98,000
South Side Community Coalition - $60,000
Care Free Medical, Inc. - $20,000 (serving Mason and SE Lansing)
Capital Area Community Services - $4,000
South Lansing Community Development Association - $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a transfer of up to $60,000 from the Health Fund to the General Fund is authorized to support MSU/Ingham County Extension’s role as fiduciary for the Baker-Donora Outreach Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a professional services subcontract for up to $35,000 is authorized with Professional Service Industries, Inc. to perform lead inspection and abatement oversight services through the Lead Hazard Remediation Program grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement, contracts and subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/14/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SERVE EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN THROUGH THE JUMP START PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #06-228
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services (CACS) manages the Head Start Program to provide early education and growth programming to a younger at-risk population; and
WHEREAS, CACS has contracted with Ingham County to incorporate a para-professional outreach component to the programming through the Jump Start Program; and
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services has proposed to continue the services for the period August 1, 2006 through July 28, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has proposed to continue such programming as part of its Jump Start Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that this agreement is anticipated in the 2007 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the continuation of the agreement with Capital Area Community Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with Capital Area Community Services to provide para-professional outreach worker services to support the Early Head Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement will be August 1, 2006 through July 28, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Capital Area Community Services will provide Ingham County with up to $60,480, to support para-professional outreach services to the Early Health Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is required by the grant agreement to provide, as a non-federal share, an in-kind match in an amount of at least $15,120 which shall constitute supervisor wage/salary and benefits, indirect, facilities, advisory committee participation and parent participation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review of by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/14/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH PATRIOT SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE COMPLETION OF A CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
RESOLUTION #06-229
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department plays an important role in preparing the community to address natural and man-made disasters; and
WHEREAS, the ICHD is required to complete a COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan) to fulfill its grant requirement and to prepare for any forthcoming emergency; and
WHEREAS, the County Purchasing Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for outside agencies to provide assistance in the creation of a COOP; and
WHEREAS, two agencies responded to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, a team of three Ingham County staff reviewed the submitted proposals; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Patriot Services demonstrated a substantially superior capability to perform the required work, which included experience in completing COOP Plans in other large counties such as Wayne and Oakland; and
WHEREAS, the review team has recommended that Patriot Services Corporation be commissioned to work with the County in the development of the COOP for the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize a purchase order issued to Patriot Services Corporation to guide development of the COOP and has confirmed that the funds to support the purchase order are included in the Public Health Preparedness/Pandemic Influenza Unit’s 2006 Budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Patriot Services Corporation of Southfield, Michigan to implement the services set out in the Request for Proposal for developing a Continuity of Operations Plan for the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase order shall require the services set out in the Request for Proposal to be performed during the period August 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 for an amount not to exceed $29,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary contractual documents and the Purchasing Department staff is authorized to sign the purchase order, after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/14/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY SALARY INCREASE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST POSITION AT PROJECT SENTRY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
RESOLUTION #06-230
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #06-130 on May 9, 2006 which authorized a re-organization at Project Sentry; and
WHEREAS, the re-organization included the current Administrative Specialist position, held by Laurie Parker, taking over some of the day-to-day administrative functions of the prior Director, due to the retirement of Dr. Jerome Gallagher on April 14, 2006; and
WHEREAS, to compensate the Administrative Specialist position for the additional functions, Resolution #06-130 approved a reclassification of the Administrative Specialist position to a pay and grade level as determined by the County Services Committee, as recommended by the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification has not been completed and the Administrative Specialist has been performing additional functions since April 14, 2006 without the additional compensation intended through the reclassification; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the Project Sentry program through 2007, is to be determined in the 2007 budget process.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a temporary appointment for Laurie Parker from a UAW/TOPS/G/5 to a UAW/TOPS/H/5 level, with an annual salary increase from $39,870 to $42,283, with the total cost of the increase including fringes to be $2,086, effective retroactively from April 14, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that the Project Sentry program is continued in 2007, the reclassification of the Administrative Specialist position will be completed and take effect on January 1, 2007.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Copedge Approved 8/10/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING REIMBURSEABLE COSTS FOR THE FRIEND OF THE COURT BENCH WARRANTS
RESOLUTION #06-231
WHEREAS, in order to implement the recommendation of Maximus, Inc. with reference to the appropriate reimbursement of bench warrant costs, now established by the Court at $180.00 in each case where there has been an adjudication of contempt for failure to appear at show cause hearings and/or violation of parenting time orders; and
WHEREAS, the Court having adopted a Local Administrative Order providing that it is presumed that the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is the agency making the arrest under civil bench warrants issued under the provisions of MCL 552.631 and 552.644; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is supportive of this process.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective September 1, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of MCL 600.2530(4), the County Treasurer shall remit one-half of all costs actually paid per month of the recoverable bench warrants costs pursuant to MCL 552.631 and 552.644 to the Ingham County Sheriff, it being presumed that, unless a separate billing from another law enforcement agency, that the Ingham County Sheriff was the law enforcement agency that executed the bench warrant issued for the arrest of the payee
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Controller shall add to the Friend of the Court’s budget an appropriation equal to the sums paid to the Ingham County Sheriff for execution of the bench warrants in order to insure sufficient funding to continue and maintain the services of the Ingham County Friend of the Court bench warrant officer and the processes of bench warrant enforcement.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Copedge Approved 8/10/06
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 8/10/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/16/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Celentino recommended the re-appointment of Chris Holman to the Capital Region Airport Authority. Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Severino to confirm the re-appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jerry Ambrose, City of Lansing, addressed and thanked the Board for their support regarding the Zoo.
Rick Kibbey, Chair of Parks Board, addressed and thanked the Board for their support regarding the Zoo.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Bahar-Cook announced that the Women’s Foundation would be holding Women’s Equality Day on August 25, 2006.
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 $11,321,714.85. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Holman.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk