Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
October 10, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The October 10, 2006 Statutory Annual Meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Richard Smith and Todd Carlisle led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Dougan to approve the Minutes of the September 26, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Janet Olszewski, Director, Department of Community Health Regarding Appointment of the Next Health Officer. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Mason Regarding Proposed Twelve-Year Abatement for Real and Personal Taxes for US Hardtech, Inc. (Attachments On File In The Clerk’s Office). Referred to the Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing to Consider the Approval of a New Personal Property Exemption for Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Jeff Knoll, Financial Specialist, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, regarding the Closeout of Grant #MSC-2002-0552-HO. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Hillsdale County in Opposition of Amendment to the General Property Tax Act. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Benzie County to Modernize the Appointment Schedule of the Michigan State Mental Health Code of 1974 (PA 258) Relating to County Commissioners Serving on Community Mental Health Boards. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Resolution from Calhoun County Urging the State Legislature to Support Bills Regarding Mortgage Fraud and Appraisal Fraud. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Dale Feldpausch, Deputy Executive Director, Capital Region Airport Authority, regarding mill levy certification. Referred to the County Services and Finance Committees.
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 17. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #06-258
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
A’ Lynne Robinson, 2515 Victor, Lansing, 48911
to the Equal Opportunity Committee to a term expiring September 30, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
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 #06-259
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
Keliah Davis, 802 Armstrong, Lansing, 48911
Khadijah Ellis, 614 Paris, Lansing, 48911
to the Youth Commission to terms expiring August 31, 2007, and reappoints
Morgan Quinney, 2609 Hanover Drive, Lansing, 48911
to a term expiring August 31, 2009.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO DESIGNATE THE OLD US 27 HIGHWAY
A HISTORIC ROUTE
RESOLUTION #06-260
WHEREAS, Old US 27 offers a continuous scenic drive from Northern Michigan to Southern Florida, winding through many small historic towns, providing exposure, visitors and tourism dollars to communities along its corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Heritage Route Act of 1993, PA 69 of 1993, is empowered to designate scenic, recreational, and historical highways in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, efforts are underway to designate the original route of US 27 as a historic roadway in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida; and
WHEREAS, Old US 27 runs through Ingham County just north of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the designation of a historic route would enhance the tourism industry for Ingham County, as well as the State of Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the designation of US 27 as a heritage route in the State of Michigan.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED BY-LAWS OF THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #06-261
WHEREAS, the existing By-Laws which govern the Ingham County Fair Board were adopted in 1998; and
WHEREAS, such By-Laws are in need of revisions to reflect current changes which are necessary to assure the most effective and efficient operation of the Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Board has reviewed the existing By-Laws and has identified areas that are in need of revision; and
WHEREAS, these revisions have been reviewed by the County Attorney, and his review resulted in the final recommendations by the Fair Board that the revisions be adopted by the Board of Commissioners as the final authority for establishing rules and regulations in management of the interest concerns of the County per MCL 46.11(m) and its authority to make rules and regulations governing control and management of the Fair per MCL 46.151 and MCL 46.153.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the updated By-Laws governing the Ingham County Fair Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revised By-Laws as referenced herein and attached shall have immediate effect with the passage of this resolution.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
(By-laws on file in the Clerk’s Office.)
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AT&T FOR LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE
RESOLUTION #06-263
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s contracts for local and long distance telephone service are expiring; and
WHEREAS, the Management Information Services Department (MIS), with the assistance of Plante & Moran, PLLC and the Purchasing Department, released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for telephone services; and
WHEREAS, four vendors responded to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Department and Plante & Moran, PLLC evaluated the responses and recommend that Ingham County continue to contract with AT&T for local service, and enter into a contract for long distance service with AT&T as well; and
WHEREAS, the costs of this contract will be based on utilization; however, it is estimated that the County will save approximately $140,000 over three years.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with AT&T for local and long distance telephone service, with the total cost to correspond with Ingham County’s utilization of the service.
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 approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO PURCHASE FIVE
LIFEPAK DEFIBRILLATORS
RESOLUTION #06-264
WHEREAS, County facilities are open to the public and have many visitors each day; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to have defibrillation equipment available as a necessary public safety precaution should the need arise; and
WHEREAS, a grant application to fund approximately half of the cost to purchase the defibrillators has been submitted to the Risk Avoidance Program through Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, and if approved, the grant funds will be used to reimburse the Contingency Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Department has determined one defibrillator should be placed in each of the following County buildings:
Mason Courthouse
Hilliard Building
55th District Court
Human Services Facility
Veterans Memorial Courthouse/Grady Porter Building
WHEREAS, unit price along with the wall cabinet and accessories plus shipping is as follows:
5 each – Life Pak Defibrillators @ $1,595.00 = $7,975.00
5 each – Wall Cabinets @ 218.00 = 1,090.00
Refresher Kits & Shipping 200.00
Total $9,265.00
Total cost not to exceed $10,200
WHEREAS, the Facilities Department will maintain the defibrillators, and provide training for volunteers in proper utilization of this equipment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amount not to exceed $10,200 to come from the 2006 Contingency Fund to be appropriated to the proper line items in the Facilities Department budget, for the purchase of five defibrillators and necessary accessories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to the 2006 Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contingency Fund will be reimbursed by any grant funds that are made available for this purpose.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY
GENERATOR AT THE INGHAM COUNTY JAIL AND THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT
RESOLUTION #06-265
WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase a new emergency generator at the Ingham County Jail; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project in the amount of $45,000 were approved and budgeted in the 2005 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals for the purchase and installation of an emergency generator for the Ingham County Jail; and
WHEREAS, after review of these proposals, it is the recommendation of both the Purchasing and Facilities Department to issue a purchase order to Cummins Bridgeway, LLC in the amount of $47,459 for the purchase of said emergency generator, and to award a contract to Delta Electrical Contractors for the installation in the amount of $39,650; and
WHEREAS, both contractors submitted the lowest responsive proposal for both requests for a total amount of $87,109, including the payment of prevailing wage; and
WHEREAS, due to a cost increase for this project, additional funds in the amount of $60,000 need to be transferred from the 2006 CIP Project/Upgrade Jail Fire Alarm (245-31199-976000) into the Jail Generator Replacement Project (245-31199-976000).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes issuing a purchase order to Cummins Bridgeway, LLC, for the purchase of an emergency generator and to award a contract to Delta Electrical Contractors of Lansing, Inc., for the installation of said emergency generator at the Ingham County Jail for a cost not to exceed $87,109.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $60,000 from the 2006 CIP Project/Upgrade Jail Alarm System (245-31199-976000) into the Jail Generator Replacement fund (245-31199-976000), 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, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/4/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
2006 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET
RESOLUTION #06-266
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2006 Budget on October 25, 2005 and has authorized certain amendments since that time, and it is now necessary to make some adjustments as a result of updated revenue and expenditure projections, fund transfers, reappropriations, accounting and contractual changes, errors and omissions, and additional appropriation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Liaison Committees and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed budget adjustments prepared by the Controller’s staff and have made adjustments where necessary; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 requires that local units of government maintain a balanced budget and periodically adjust the budget to reflect revised revenue and expenditure levels.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the Controller to make the necessary transfers to adjust revenues and expenditures in the following funds, according to the attached schedules:
2006 BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED
FUND DESCRIPTION 09/15/06 CHANGES BUDGET
101 General Fund $76,122,781 $0 $76,122,781
208 Parks 1,903,400 (1,221) 1,902,179
215 Friend of the Court 4,586,861 3,700 4,590,561
221 Health 32,290,933 10,433 32,301,366
245 Public Improvements 2,094,899 6,500 2,101,399
261 Emergency Telephone 6,945,533 36,323 6,981,856
263 Local Corrections Officer Training 0 4,929 4,929
294 Veterans Trust 28,072 24,728 52,800
508 Parks Enterprise 346,497 4,000 350,497
631 Building Authority Operating 3,225,643 0 3,225,643
664 Mach. & Equip. Revolving 924,738 28,766 953,504
681 Employee Benefit 18,250,307 0 18,250,307
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/4/06
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
|
|
2006 Budget - 9/15/06 |
Proposed Changes |
2006 Proposed Budget |
|
Tax Revenues |
|
|
|
|
County Property Tax |
42,926,752 |
|
42,926,752 |
|
Property Tax Adjustments |
(100,000) |
|
(100,000) |
|
Delinquent Real Property Tax |
10,000 |
|
10,000 |
|
Unpaid Personally Property Tax |
35,000 |
|
35,000 |
|
PILT/IFT/CFT |
475,000 |
|
475,000 |
|
Trailer Fee Tax |
22,000 |
|
22,000 |
|
Intergovernmental Transfers |
|
|
|
|
Transfer from Rev. Sh. Res. Fund |
5,382,911 |
|
5,382,911 |
|
Convention/Tourism Tax - Liquor |
1,502,432 |
|
1,502,432 |
|
Health and Safety Fund |
164,052 |
|
164,052 |
|
Use of Fund Balance |
1,713,793 |
|
1,713,793 |
|
Department Generated Revenue |
|
|
|
|
Animal Control |
435,000 |
|
435,000 |
|
Circuit Court - Family Division |
381,031 |
|
381,031 |
|
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court |
222,302 |
|
222,302 |
|
Circuit Crt - General Trial |
1,565,597 |
|
1,565,597 |
|
Cooperative Extension |
107,355 |
|
107,355 |
|
County Clerk |
487,100 |
|
487,100 |
|
District Court |
2,580,106 |
|
2,580,106 |
|
Drain Commissioner/Drain Tax |
385,000 |
|
385,000 |
|
Economic Development |
134,202 |
|
134,202 |
|
Elections |
27,450 |
|
27,450 |
|
Emergency Operations |
1,352,284 |
|
1,352,284 |
|
Equalization /Tax Mapping |
30,800 |
|
30,800 |
|
Ingham Medical In Kind Services |
794,022 |
|
794,022 |
|
Probate Court |
277,178 |
|
277,178 |
|
Prosecuting Attorney |
631,010 |
|
631,010 |
|
Purchasing |
8,706 |
|
8,706 |
|
Register of Deeds |
2,547,900 |
|
2,547,900 |
|
Remonumentation Grant |
160,504 |
|
160,504 |
|
Sheriff |
5,198,917 |
|
5,198,917 |
|
Treasurer |
6,447,399 |
|
6,447,399 |
|
Tri-County Regional Planning |
67,800 |
|
67,800 |
|
Veterans Affairs |
149,178 |
|
149,178 |
|
Total General Fund Revenues |
76,122,781 |
0 |
76,122,781 |
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
|
|
2006 Budget - 9/15/06 |
Proposed Changes |
2006 Proposed Budget |
|
Board of Commissioners |
530,439 |
|
530,439 |
|
Circuit Court - General Trial |
6,746,248 |
|
6,746,248 |
|
District Court |
2,014,495 |
|
2,014,495 |
|
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court |
924,595 |
|
924,595 |
|
Jury Board |
1,757 |
|
1,757 |
|
Probate Court |
1,333,148 |
|
1,333,148 |
|
Circuit Court - Family Division |
6,021,567 |
|
6,021,567 |
|
Jury Selection |
69,244 |
|
69,244 |
|
Elections |
347,448 |
|
347,448 |
|
Financial Services |
628,006 |
|
628,006 |
|
County Attorney |
410,172 |
|
410,172 |
|
County Clerk |
770,460 |
|
770,460 |
|
Controller |
830,823 |
|
830,823 |
|
Equalization/Tax Services |
616,821 |
|
616,821 |
|
Human Resources |
739,608 |
|
739,608 |
|
Prosecuting Attorney |
5,583,138 |
|
5,583,138 |
|
Purchasing |
246,797 |
|
246,797 |
|
Facilities |
1,579,151 |
(6,500) |
1,572,651 |
|
Register of Deeds |
687,913 |
|
687,913 |
|
Remonumentation Grant |
160,504 |
|
160,504 |
|
Treasurer |
665,950 |
|
665,950 |
|
Drain Commissioner |
949,462 |
|
949,462 |
|
Economic Development |
225,236 |
|
225,236 |
|
Community Agencies |
293,150 |
|
293,150 |
|
Equal Opportunity Committee |
891 |
|
891 |
|
Women’s Commission |
679 |
|
679 |
|
Environmental Affairs Comm |
988 |
|
988 |
|
AC Shelter Advisory Board |
500 |
|
500 |
|
FOC Advisory Committee |
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
Historical Commission |
500 |
|
500 |
|
Tri-County Regional Planning |
113,000 |
|
113,000 |
|
Jail Maintenance |
237,411 |
|
237,411 |
|
Sheriff |
19,855,667 |
5,105 |
19,860,772 |
|
Community Corrections |
208,543 |
|
208,543 |
|
Animal Control |
1,372,431 |
|
1,372,431 |
|
Emergency Operations |
1,494,544 |
(5,105) |
1,489,439 |
|
Board of Public Works |
500 |
|
500 |
|
Drain Tax at Large |
142,000 |
|
142,000 |
|
Health Department |
8,584,571 |
|
8,584,571 |
|
Medical Examiner |
271,474 |
|
271,474 |
|
Substance Abuse |
755,451 |
|
755,451 |
|
Community Mental Health |
1,935,460 |
|
1,935,460 |
|
Department of Human Services |
1,286,199 |
|
1,286,199 |
|
Tri-County Aging |
70,963 |
|
70,963 |
|
Veterans Affairs |
334,948 |
|
334,948 |
|
Cooperative Extension |
767,495 |
|
767,495 |
|
Parks and Recreation |
1,776,978 |
|
1,776,978 |
|
Contingency Reserves |
153,830 |
|
153,830 |
|
Capital Area Rail Council |
2,350 |
|
2,350 |
|
Agricultural Preservation Board |
14,583 |
|
14,583 |
|
Transfer to Budget Stabilization |
180,000 |
|
180,000 |
|
Capital Improvements |
4,182,693 |
6,500 |
4,189,193 |
|
Total General Fund Expenditures |
76,122,781 |
0 |
76,122,781 |
General Fund Expenditures
District Court Transfer personnel costs available from District Court Clerk position vacant since the end of February to: temporary salaries ($14,930); overtime ($369); and contractual services for security contract ($17,840). In the 2007 budget, the District Court Clerk position will be eliminated, and the funds will be used for contractual security services.
Facilities Transfer $6,500 from the building repair and maintenance line item for the purchase and installation of a sewage ejection pump and motor for the Grady Porter Building.
Sheriff/Emergency Ops Transfer $5,105 from Emergency Operations vehicle repair and maintenance budget to purchase a hurst tool and hose for the Rescue Squad.
Capital Improvements Increase transfer to public improvements fund for the purchase and installation of a sewage ejection pump and motor for the Grady Porter Building ($6,500).
Non-General Fund Adjustments
Parks Transfer funds from Parks seasonal wages to Friend of the
(F208) Court temporary wages in order to receive cooperative
reimbursement funding for administration of the Jail
Alternative Sentencing program, initially authorized by
Resolution 04-289 ($1,221).
Friend of the Court Increase temporary wages to administer the Jail Alternative
(F215)