Board of Commissioners Room

Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse

Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.

September 26, 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 7:34 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

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 Dedden, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2006 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner DeLeon indicated that there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 22. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino, without objection from the body.

Commissioner Grebner indicated that there would be a substitute for Agenda Item No. 34. This was accepted by Chairperson Celentino, without objection from the body.

Chairperson Celentino indicated that there would be an attachment for Agenda Item No. 38. This was accepted by the body, without objection.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

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

Letter from the Department of Treasury State Tax Commission regarding Industrial Facility Exemption for TNT Logistics North America, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from Geoffrey Ehnis-Clark tendering his resignation from the Ingham County Historical Commission. Accepted and placed on file.

Letter from Byron O. Hestevold, President, Creative Action Consulting, LLC regarding CWP and Kids & Trees Programs. Referred to the County Services Committee.

Letter from Virg Bernero, Mayor, City of Lansing, regarding the Plante & Moran study for the potential consolidation of the emergency dispatch centers in Lansing and East Lansing. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.

Letter from Larry Martin, Chairperson, Clinton County Board of Commissioners, regarding the Potter Park Zoo millage. Referred to the County Services Committee.

Notice of Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding the August draft of the Big Picture Comprehensive Plan for Our Future. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing to consider the approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act – Exemption Certificate for Christman Capitol Development Company. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing to consider the approval of Brownfield Plan #28 – Niowave Walnut School Brownfield Redevelopment Project. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from John Evans, Administrator, Department of Human Services approving amended 2005-06 Annual Plan and Budget for Child Care Fund Expenditures. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Letter from Ingham County Circuit Court regarding Corrective Action Plan for the Ingham County Youth Center. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Resolution from Muskegon County in support of a request to the state legislature for a state statute authorizing county embarkation fees on passenger ferries. Received and placed on file.

Letter from Brian D. Anderson, Development Specialist, regarding the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Application. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2005 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.

2006 Special Assessment Drain Tax Rolls. Received and placed on file.

Notice of Hearing from Delhi Charter Township regarding Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by Molded Plastic Industries, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Cecilia Kramer, Deputy Drain Commissioner, presented the special assessment drain tax rolls.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 15, 21 and 34. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor. 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 HONORING DAN REINECKE

RESOLUTION #06-232

WHEREAS, Dan Reinecke began serving on the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee in April of 1999; and

WHEREAS, as a member, Dan served as a model of decorum and integrity in the conduct of public affairs as he assisted the Equal Opportunity Committee in fulfilling its vital mission; and

WHEREAS, Dan was a well informed member of the Committee who contributed a great deal of knowledge regarding the best management practices; and

WHEREAS, during his years as a member of the Committee, Dan served as Chairperson and played a key role in revitalizing the Equal Opportunity Committee; and

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2006, Dan Reinecke will be leaving his position on the Equal Opportunity Committee.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its sincere appreciation to Dan Reinecke for his outstanding service on the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Dan continued success in all of his future endeavors.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15, 2006 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #06-233

WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month, begins on September 15 and is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and

WHEREAS, in addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18; and

WHEREAS, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into Public Law (P.L. 100-402) proclaiming September 15th through October 15th, of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, Spanish-speaking people have brought to our nation the gift of law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater and exploration; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County is fortunate to count among its population a large concentration of citizens of Spanish and Latin American descent; and

WHEREAS, during September and October, 2006 the Hispanic-American community will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of special programs featuring Hispanic history, food, dance and art, the national theme this year is “Hispanic Americans: Our Rich Culture Contributing to America’s Future”.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners designates September 15, 2006 through October 15, 2006 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that citizens are encouraged to recognize, applaud, and participate in the celebration of the many contributions made by Hispanic Americans that enhance the quality of life in Ingham County.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION HONORING RYAN MOHRE

RESOLUTION #06-234

WHEREAS, Ryan Mohre is a 2006 graduate of Williamston High School and is currently enrolled at Lawrence Tech University where he will be studying architecture; and

WHEREAS, he currently manages the kitchen at a local Williamston restaurant three nights a week and runs his own lawn mowing/snow removal company, he was active on his high school soccer team and was dual enrolled at Lansing Community College his senior year; and

WHEREAS, Ryan has been involved in scouting since becoming a Tiger Scout in first grade, he joined Troop #63 in 1999, he has served as scribe, quartermaster and patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, Ryan worked at Northwoods for three years as a camp counselor and as a Boy Scout Color Guard on Mackinac Island and has earned 45 merit badges; and

WHEREAS, Ryan’s eagle project entailed building a concession stand for the high school soccer field, he spent 13.5 hours planning his project and with the help of 18 other fellow scouts, friends and family members and spent an additional 435.5 hours completing the project; and

WHEREAS, Ryan has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Ryan Mohre for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Ryan for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY

WOMEN’S COMMISSION

RESOLUTION #06-235

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Women’s Commission; and

WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Commission

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Deborah Smith, 323 E. Ash Street, Mason, 48854

to the Ingham County Women’s Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2007.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION #06-236

WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Equal Opportunity Committee; and

WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Committee

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Vicki Baron, 1028 Morgan Street, Lansing, 48912

Scott Basel, 1258 Sweetwood Drive, Okemos, 48864

to the Equal Opportunity Committee to terms expiring September 30, 2008.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY

YOUTH COMMISSION

RESOLUTION #06-237

WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Youth Commission; and

WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Commission

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Trey Williams, 4152 Archwood Drive, Holt, 48842

to the Youth Commission to a term expiring August 31, 2009.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH EXTRACT SYSTEMS, LLC AND AUTHORIZING TWO PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITIONS FOR THE REDACTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE

RESOLUTION #06-238

WHEREAS, the Register of Deeds Office met the expectations of the citizens of Ingham County by providing convenient on-line access to public documents and records; and

WHEREAS, it was subsequently discovered that some documents made available to the public on-line by the Register of Deeds Office contained individual Social Security Numbers; and

WHEREAS, the availability of those Social Security Numbers presented a number of potential problems to Ingham County residents, including the threat of identity theft; and

WHEREAS, when this problem was discovered, the images were immediately removed by the Register of Deeds until such time that the Social Security Numbers could be redacted.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Extract Systems, LLC in an amount not to exceed $65,087 for the purpose of redacting Social Security Numbers from all documents available to the public dating back to 1956.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two part-time temporary positions are authorized for six months at a cost not to exceed $13,114 for the purpose of verifying the appropriate numbers are redacted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Register of Deeds will prominently display disclaimers to customers both on-line and in the vault, making it clear that the document being obtained is not in its original form.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the original and unaltered documents will remain available upon request in the Register of Deeds Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to expend funds from the County Register of Deeds automation fund and to make the necessary budget adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary documents after approval as to form by the County Attorney.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Severino to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Dedden to amend the resolution by changing the fourth “Be it Further Resolved” paragraph to read:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to expend funds from the County Register of Deeds automation fund and to make the necessary budget adjustments.

Motion to amend the resolution carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor. Motion to adopt the resolution as amended carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

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

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, LANSING, MI 48910

RESOLUTION #06-239

WHEREAS, in 1985, Ingham Medical Center Board of Trustees, in trust for the County of Ingham, purchased property located at 2200 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 from Federal Drop Forge Company for $520,000 ($265,000 paid in cash and $255,000 forgiven by Federal Drop Forge Company as a charitable donation); and

WHEREAS, over the years the County has leased the 7.64 acre property numerous times primarily for parking and storage purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Controller by Resolution #04-276 to take the necessary steps to sell the property, where any sale is contingent upon approval by the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the County entered into a contract with CB Richard Ellis/Martin (CBRE) in 2005 to provide real estate brokering services, where CBRE’s commission rate for selling said property is 6% of the gross selling price; and

WHEREAS, in a 1992 Reorganization Agreement between Ingham Medical Corporation, Lansing General Hospital, Osteopathic, and the County of Ingham, Lansing General Hospital (now Ingham Regional Medical Center – (IRMC)) was granted the first right of refusal for this property; and

WHEREAS, in an August 8, 2006 letter to the County, Ms. Paula M. Reichle, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IRMC, stated that IRMC is waiving its first right of refusal for the property; and

WHEREAS, an offer to purchase the property was received on July 27, 2006 (amended August 30, 2006 and September 26, 2006) from James and Antonia Kraus, (Purchaser), for an entity to be formed; and

WHEREAS, the offer is for $202,500 ($2,500 earnest money), with 90 days due diligence with an option for an additional 30 days, if needed; and

WHEREAS, the offer is contingent upon Purchaser obtaining a 20-year mortgage in the amount of 85% of the purchase price bearing an interest rate of not more than 7.25% per annum. Purchaser will apply for the mortgage within (10) days of County’s acceptance; and

WHEREAS, a market survey of comparable land sales of other vacant industrial lots of similar size, location, and zoning performed by CBRE indicates this is a fair market offer.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize the acceptance of the $202,500 offer from James and Antonia Kraus to purchase the County-owned real property located at 2200 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910, described as:

Commencing on centerline of S. Washington Ave. 1,046 feet Southwesterly of intersection S. Washington Ave. & W. Mt. Hope Ave., hence Southwesterly along centerline S. Washington

Ave. 337.5 feet thence West to Southeasterly R/W line NYC RR, thence Northeasterly along

said R/W line to point due West of beginning, thence East to beginning, excluding lands used

for street purposes; Section 28, T4N, R2W, 7.64 Acres (pl), City of Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall provide at its expense, title insurance with standard exceptions in the amount of the purchase price, and shall provide any land surveys it has; any other surveys required by the Purchaser shall be obtained at the Purchaser’s expense.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that closing shall take place no later than January 19, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Corporate Counsel shall approve as to form the July 27, 2006 Agreement to Sell Property and any amendments prepared by CB Richard Ellis/Martin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to add all revenue from the sale of this property to the General Fund unreserved fund balance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and 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, Severino, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH LANSING ICE & FUEL TO SUPPLY FUEL FOR COUNTY-OWNED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

RESOLUTION #06-240

WHEREAS, the County requires a primary supplier of fuel for County owned and operated vehicles and equipment; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals for the purchase of fuel, and after review and evaluation, recommended entering into contract with the lowest responder, Lansing Ice & Fuel to supply fuel for County-owned and operated vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized with Resolution #01-327 entering into a contract with Lansing Ice & Fuel to provide fuel for County-owned and operated vehicles and equipment for a three-year period, with an option to renew for successive two-year period upon the written consent of both parties; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department is recommending and Lansing Ice & Fuel is agreeing to, extend the fueling contract for successive two-year periods until December 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, over the initial term of the contract Lansing Ice & Fuel, an Ingham County vendor, has provided overall good fueling services to Ingham County departments at a fair and reasonable price.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes extending the fueling contract with Lansing Ice & Fuel for successive two-year period until December 31, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the price charged to the County for fuel purchases shall be based on Lansing Ice and Fuel’s cost on the date of purchase plus a $0.065 per gallon differential (freight and margin) for unleaded fuel and a $0.085 per gallon differential for diesel fuel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these differentials shall be added to Lansing Ice & Fuel’s actual invoice cost to determine the County’s fuel price.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ICEA ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

RESOLUTION #06-241

WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached between the County of Ingham, and the Ingham County Employees’ Association Assistant Prosecuting Attorney’s Division for a collective bargaining agreement during the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the agreement has been ratified by the employees within the bargaining unit; and

WHEREAS, the agreement has been approved by the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Ingham; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of the agreement have been approved by the County Services and Finance Committees and are within the guidelines established by the Board of Commissioners.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the contract with the County of Ingham and the Ingham County Employees’ Association Assistant Prosecuting Attorney’s Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the County. Further no retro-pay shall be given until the contract is signed by both parties.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, PROBATE COURT AND 30^TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

RESOLUTION #06-242

WHEREAS, most of the County bargaining units have agreed to eliminate Columbus Day as a holiday, and add Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as permanent holidays, in addition each employee will receive eight (8) or four (4) bonus hours based on their work schedule for the eliminated Columbus Day; and

WHEREAS, for this to be achieved countywide, the OPEIU Bargaining Agreements need to be amended to provide the same holiday provision as those other contracts.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the OPEIU Bargaining Agreements be amended to eliminate Columbus Day, and add Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as permanent holidays. In addition, employees will receive eight (8) or four (4) bonus hours based on their work schedule.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney be authorized to draft the amended agreement to be signed by the Chief Judges, and Board Chairperson.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DATED JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010

RESOLUTION #06-243

WHEREAS, the main contract with the Capital Area Transportation Authority was authorized effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010, using the proceeds from the millage levy approved November 2, 2004; and

WHEREAS, on August 8, 2006, the electorate approved a countywide public transportation millage level of .08/100 (.08) of one mill, to be used for the purpose of funding a transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners envisioned that the revenues generated as a result of this millage levy would be turned over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority and used to provide the transportation service.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the main agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), which authorizes the County to pay CATA the expenses incurred for providing a public transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County, from revenue generated as a result of the additional 2006 public transportation millage of .08/100 (.08) of one mill.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, the County shall reimburse CATA as set forth in the attached Scope of Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actual term of the main agreement shall remain January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements and documents necessary to implement the above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

Resolution to Authorize AN increase in IngHam County funding

for the Community Coalition for Youth coordinator position

for the 2006 fiscal year

resolution #06-244

WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth (CCY) and known formerly as the Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) was established in 1994 by the Mayor of Lansing and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in response to concerns regarding increases in crime and violence by and towards children. CCY is comprised of public and non-profit agencies, community and neighborhood organizations, schools, businesses, private citizens, parents, youth, faith-based organizations, and key leaders from throughout Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County agreed to share equal support of the CCY by giving $6,900 each, for a total of $13,800 per year for staff costs from 1994 to the present. This $13,800 covered staff expenses for convening monthly meetings, taking minutes, following up on coalition action items and recruiting new members; and

WHEREAS, the CCY has grown from having one coalition meeting per month to having five workgroups that meet monthly in addition to the monthly full coalition meeting. Workgroups carry out projects such as the Title II Comprehensive Strategies data collection grant, the Outreach and Delinquency prevention program at Baker-Donora Focus Center, and the Continuum of Care for Youth project. CCY is also responsible for overseeing three state level grants totaling $425,856 for 2006. In addition, CCY has become the advisory board to Ingham County regarding the prevention and treatment of delinquency per resolution #02-194; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has increased its contribution for 2006 to $16,900 from $6,900 to support an increase in the CCY coordinator’s workload; and

WHEREAS, the Community Coalition for Youth (CCY) is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve an expanded role and funding for the CCY Coordinator position.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve an amendment to the City of Lansing’s $13,800 contract, to increase the CCY Coordinator Special Part-time position up to 1,255 hours, at the current rate of pay ($25.00 per hour) not to exceed $33,800 for the 2006 fiscal year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to transfer $10,000 for this purpose out of the 2006 Contingency Fund to the Ingham County Cooperative Extension’s 2006 budget, to match the additional $10,000 provided by the City of Lansing, to enable additional hours of coordination services by increasing the personnel line items up to an additional $20,000 if necessary, based on the actual number of hours used.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCY Coordinator’s expanded work duties will include:

- More complete oversight of the 3 existing CCY grants;

- Writing new proposals to further the CCY's work;

- Overseeing any new grant awards;

- Supervising temporary grant-funded CCY staff;

- Continue on-going work on the Continuum of Care initiative.

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 amendment documents with the City of Lansing consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

HEALTH CENTER BOARD

RESOLUTION #06-245

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Community Health Center Board; and

WHEREAS, the Community Health Board and Human Services Committee have interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Sarah Steele, 5931 Bois Ile Drive, #60, Haslett, 48840

to the Community Health Center Board to a term expiring December 31, 2007.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION

RESOLUTION #06-246

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Commission.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Honey Minkowitz, A East Shaw Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 488825

to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2008.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ICEA PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT TO ALLOW FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR ASSIGNMENTS

RESOLUTION #06-247

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Medical Examiner's Office assigns Medical Examiner Investigators (MEIs) to conduct on-scene investigations into some death investigations in the County; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Examiner has appointed public health nurses, under provisions stipulated in the ICEA Nursing contract, to perform this work, including being on-call during evening and weekend hours; and

WHEREAS, other ICHD professionals have expressed a desire to perform MEI duties; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Examiner seeks to add MEIs to the workforce to lighten the call schedule for those who perform these duties on a 24/7 basis; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Examiner desires that all MEIs be paid on an equal basis for similar work.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ICEA Professional Contract be amended to add language, identical to that in the ICEA Nursing contract, that delineates responsibilities and compensation for any ICEA Professionals who are appointed and perform work as MEIs.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES DISTRICT

RESOLUTION #06-248

WHEREAS, the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District was awarded a Great Start Collaborative grant by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC); and

WHEREAS, the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District (RESD) has proposed to contract with Ingham County to obtain the services of the Office for Young Children (OYC) to provide leadership to implement the Great Start Collaborative initiative in Shiawassee County; and

WHEREAS, the OYC already provides child care information and referral services and child care development services in Shiawassee County; and

WHEREAS, the RESD proposes to contract for 50% of the services of a Program Coordinator position in the OYC during the month of September 2006, and for 80% of the Program Coordinator’s services during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has provided assurances that Ingham County will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the services made available through this agreement and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District (RESD) with the intent of providing staff from the Office for Young Children to serve as the Great Start Collaborative Coordinator in Shiawassee County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be September 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall make available the services of Lori Noyer, Program Coordinator, or another person acceptable to the RESD at the rate of half-time during the month of September 2006, and at the rate of 80% of full-time during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the RESD shall compensate Ingham County for the full cost of the services provided, up to $4,524.49 for services provided during September 2006, and up to $87,216.52 for services provided during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s 2007 budget to implement this resolution and that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/19/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

RESOLUTION #06-249

WHEREAS, Ingham County has since FY 2001-2002 had a Refugee Assistance Program contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services (formerly the Michigan Family Independence Agency); and

WHEREAS, under the contract, Ingham County conducts health assessments of refugees, preferably within 30 days of arrival in the United States, and the assessments include a complete physical examination, a number of laboratory tests, including tests for communicable diseases, immunizations, referrals for services, provision of language assistance and transportation for health care purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Human Services has offered to amend the contract to extend the relationship through September 30, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the funds generated from the refugee screening services are included as revenue in the Department’s 2007 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the contract.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the amendment for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008, and that the County shall be compensated $550 per completed screening service, not to exceed $330,000 during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and not to exceed $330,000, during the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.

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, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan,

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

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 THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRONG FAMILIES/SAFE CHILDREN PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #06-250

WHEREAS, Ingham County employs the Coordinator of the Power of We Consortium (Human Services/Grant Coordinator); and

WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes to contract with Ingham County to purchase the assistance of the Human Services/Grant Coordinator to support the planning process for the Strong Families/Safe Children Program; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer advises that the contribution from the DHS is included in the revenue projections of the Health Department’s Budget and recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed three-year Agreement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2006-2009 agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall make available the services of the Human Services/Grant Coordinator to support the development of the Strong Families/Safe Children Program plan and will assist the DHS in monitoring plan activities and reporting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DHS shall pay Ingham County $6,000 each year for a total of $18,000 for three years for these services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2009.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION APPOINTING RONALD L. RHULE, D.O.

AS DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER

RESOLUTION #06-251

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 Chief 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. Ronald L. Rhule, D.O., as a Deputy Medical Examiner.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Dr. Ronald L. Rhule, D.O., as a Deputy Medical Examiner to a term of office expiring December 31, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that while serving as Deputy Medical Examiner compensation shall be in accordance with the resolutions establishing term of appointment and compensation for Deputy Medical Examiners.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review and approval as to form by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/18/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCUIT COURT ‑ FAMILY COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 2005/06 BUDGET

RESOLUTION #06-252

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division has identified a significant increase in projected expenses in Private Institution Placements and a slight increase in Foster Care, which will result in a deficit in the Juvenile Division Private Institutional Placement and Foster Care budget line items; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division has identified significant under spending in other Child Care Fund residential budget line items which will result in a surplus in the Juvenile Divisions total budget appropriation; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court, Family Division is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to transfer funds within their existing Child Care Fund 2005/06 budget to increase their Private Institution Placement and Foster Care budget line items accordingly; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court, Family Division indicates that the budget line item transfers are a re-allocation of existing Child Care Funds and the total amount transferred reflects General Fund funds and Juvenile Justice Millage dollars matched (50/50) with State Child Care Fund funds.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize the following budget transfers within the Circuit Court – Family Division 2005/2006 Child Care Fund Budget:

From:

292 66203 818001 Contractual Services - Highfields $920,000

CCF Total $920,000

To:

292 66203 818000 Contractual Services - Private Institutions Placement $895,000

292 66202 818000 Contractual Services – Foster Care $ 25,000

$920,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to make the necessary budgetary transfers within the 2005/2006 Child Care Fund budget.

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

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

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/14/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE JAIL DENTAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH DR. JAMES PETERS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007

RESOLUTION #06-253

WHEREAS, Dr. James Peters has worked at the Sheriff’s Office providing jail dental services to inmates for approximately six (6) years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. James Peters is willing to extend the Services Agreement through December 31, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Dr. James Peters has not received an increase in compensation since January 1, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is interested in extending the Jail Dental Services Agreement from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with Dr. James Peters to extend the Jail Dental Services Agreement from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the compensation for 2007 will not exceed $27,040.

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

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LANSING-MASON

AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF INMATES

RESOLUTION #06-254

WHEREAS, the contract with Lansing-Mason Area Ambulance Service has expired; and

WHEREAS, Lansing-Mason Area Ambulance Service has agreed to enter into a new agreement; and

WHEREAS, the expired agreement has kept transportation costs at the same rate for several years; and

WHEREAS, a new agreement would increase ambulatory transportation costs from $100 to $115 per transport and cadaver transportation costs from $50 to $65 per transport; and

WHEREAS, the increase would be modest, noting within there has not been an increase in several years.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County and the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a new Agreement with Lansing-Mason Area Ambulance for the time period of October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007, at the rate of $115.00 per transport for ambulatory services and $65.00 per transport for cadaver services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary adjustments in the Sheriff’s Office 2007 Budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary Agreements as approved to form by the County Attorney.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS INGHAM COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES AND/OR PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES FOR EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND TRAINING COSTS THROUGH THE FY05 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #06-255

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #06-177 to approve the expenditure of these funds as recommended by the Ingham County Local Planning Team; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Local Planning Team is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize these contracts to distribute this equipment, supplies, contractual services, and training costs as part of the FY05 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Solution Area Planner has developed a comprehensive list by jurisdiction and/or public safety authorities for where the equipment, supplies, contractual services, and training costs will be distributed.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes contracts for the time period of October 1, 2004 through January 31, 2007 to be prepared for the various Ingham County Municipalities and/or Public Safety Authorities for the distribution of the equipment, supplies, contractual services, and training costs associated with the FY05 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program as recommended by the Ingham County Local Planning Team.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subcontracts will require the use of the equipment for Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program services and that the municipalities and/or public safety authorities be responsible for all costs associated with the maintenance, repair, replacement and support for all end user equipment that they receive through this 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.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/06

FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 9/20/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #06-256

WHEREAS, spanning centuries, cultures and continents, domestic violence is a tragic epidemic that has plagued our society, having devastating effects on countless numbers of women and children, turning many homes into places of torment; and

WHEREAS, almost one-third of American women murdered each year are killed by their current or former partners, usually a husband. Approximately 1 million women annually report being stalked, and many children suffer or witness abuse in their homes, which can sadly spawn legacies of violence in families across America; and

WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security and humanity due to systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County is committed to taking a firm position against domestic violence and will remain focused on ensuring that women and children are safe in their homes and abusers are held accountable for their crimes; and

WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to learn more about domestic violence issues and to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who are providing advocacy efforts, services and assistance to domestic violence victims.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates October, 2006 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ingham County and urges all citizens to join in the efforts to end this serious problem.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:

RESOLUTION HONORING MAJOR MICHAEL F. CARPENTER

RESOLUTION #06-257

WHEREAS, Michael F. Carpenter joined Ingham County on August 1, 1967 as a Corrections Deputy at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and

WHEREAS, during his career with Ingham County, Michael F. Carpenter also served as Deputy in the Law Enforcement Division and Deputy in Dispatch Communications; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Carpenter was promoted to Sergeant of Communications and Sergeant of Records and Research; and

WHEREAS, in October of 1990, Major Carpenter became the Jail Administrator; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service to Ingham County, he has provided outstanding leadership and has played a vital role in the effective, efficient operation of the Ingham County Jail earning him the respect of those around him; and

WHEREAS, on September 29, 2006 Major Carpenter will retire from his position as Jail Administrator at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Major Michael F. Carpenter for his years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and extends its sincere appreciation for the countless contributions he has made to the citizens of Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to Major Carpenter and hopes for continued success in his future endeavors.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/06

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointment of Ned Curtis, III to the Historical Commission. Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Vickers to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Art Wallace, Nathan Triplett and Ernest Wallace to the Equal Opportunity Committee. Moved by Commissioner Vickers, supported by Commissioner Hertel to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Commissioner Bahar-Cook disclosed that Nathan Triplett has contributed to her campaign.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Commissioner Dale Copedge to the Land Bank. Moved by Commissioner Thomas, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Penelope Tsernoglou, Lorna Elliott and Mary Nichol to the Animal Control Advisory Board. Moved by Commissioner Thomas, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Commissioners Hertel, Thomas and Weatherwax-Grant disclosed that Lorna Elliott had contributed to their election campaign in the past.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointment of Beth Spyke, Jacqueline Day and Martha Adams to the Board of Health. Moved by Commissioner Vickers, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Randy Gladstone, Albert Sculien and Jim MacLean to the Historical Commission. Moved by Commissioner Vickers, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Betty Cekel to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Severino to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Nichole Clemon, Kim Broskey, Heather Ricketts and Kristine McDonald to the Women’s Commission. Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Severino to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

Commissioner Hertel disclosed that Kim Brosky, Heather Ricketts and Kristen McDonald have contributed to his campaign in the past.

Commissioner Bahar-Cook disclosed that Kim Brosky, Heather Ricketts and Kristen McDonald have contributed to her campaign in the past.

Commissioner Thomas disclosed that Kristine McDonald has contributed to his campaign in the past.

Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant disclosed that Heather Ricketts and Kristine McDonald have contributed to her campaign in the past.

Chairperson Celentino recommended the reappointment of Jean Golden to the Mid-south Substance Abuse Commission. Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Thomas to waive the 2-term limit and confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Severino passed along Commissioner Schafer’s regrets for his absence due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Commissioner Copedge congratulated the NAACP for its recent commencement in Lansing and the rally in opposition to the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative.

Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the Farmer’s Market at the Allen Neighborhood Center is still open on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30. and that the Eastside Neighborhood Association will be hosting a Bicycle Maintenance Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon and a Composting Workshop from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on October 10^th.

Commissioner Dougan welcomed the MSU Homecoming Grand Marshall, Kermit the Frog, to Ingham County.

Commissioner Dougan announced that the Meals on Wheels Annual Dinner will be held at the Eagle Eye Golf Club on November 1.

CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:

Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Thomas to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $18,303,063.35. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Schafer and Schor.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk