Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
November 14, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The November 14, 2006 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 8:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Schor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Celentino led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Celentino announced that there would be a public hearing regarding completion of the CDBG Grant #203031-EDIL- Neogen Corporate Loan Project.
Commissioner De Leon announced that there would be a substitute for agenda item 5. This was accepted by the Chairperson without objection from the body.
Commissioner Schafer requested the addition of a late personal resolution honoring Bradley Shuck. Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Severino to allow the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. The resolution was added as agenda item 24.
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Thomas to allow a late resolution from the County Services and Finance Committees to Amend Resolution #06-218 and to Levy the Special Purpose – Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park Millage. Motion carried unanimously and the resolution was added as agenda item 25.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution from Allegan County in opposition of amendment to the General Property Tax Act. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Nancy Bujold, Assistant Director, Capital Area District Library, regarding a grant received for ADA updates. Received and placed on file.
Article from the Michigan Township News, October 2006, regarding public service values. 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.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Craig Whitford, Chairperson of the Ingham County Historical Commission, presented the 2006 Heritage Award to John Cassle and the Ingham County Geneaological Society.
Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff to Mayor Bernero, addressed the Board regarding agenda item 25 and encouraged adoption of the resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMPLETION OF CDBG GRANT #203031 – EDIL- NEOGEN CORPORATE LOAN PROJECT:
There was no one present to address this issue and the public hearing was declared closed.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner De Leon to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 5, 8 and 25. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Schor. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER ALL UNSOLD TAX REVERTED PROPERTIES REJECTED BY LOCAL UNITS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #06-291
WHEREAS, the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, being MCL 124.751 et seq., (Athe Act@) establishes the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer, with Ingham County Board of Commissioners approval, has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority under the Act to form an Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority; and
WHEREAS, tax reverted property not previously sold by the Ingham County Treasurer, acting as the foreclosing governmental unit (FGU), shall be transferred to the city, village, or township in which the property is located, except those parcels of property to which the city, village, or township has objected to in accordance with 1999 PA123, MCL 211.78M(6); and
WHEREAS, parcels rejected by a city, village, or township become the property of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Land Bank was established to assist in the strategic disposition of tax reverted property; and
WHEREAS, local units are encouraged to object so the parcels stay with the County for disposition by the Land Bank.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to take appropriate action to transfer all rejected property to the Land Bank.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be renewed annually.
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 11/7/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES THAT EVALUATE EMPLOYEES TO SUBMIT THE EVALUATIONS
TO THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #06-292
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, or the Chairperson with the concurrence of the Board, appoints county residents to a variety of advisory boards, committees, and commissions; and
WHEREAS, these advisory boards, commissions, and committees are essential to the functioning of Ingham County Government; and
WHEREAS, certain county functions with advisory boards, commissions, and committees have an executive director or department head who oversees day to day operations of their associated county function; and
WHEREAS, where an executive director or department head is necessary to oversee day to day operations, these advisory boards may make recommendations to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners regarding the employment and performance of the executive director or department head; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations may include written evaluations of the performance of the executive director or department head.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the chairperson of each Ingham County advisory board, commission, or committee with the above cited responsibilities is hereby required to forward all written evaluations of their executive director or department head’s employment performance to the appropriate liaison committee of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners within one month of the completion of the evaluation, if such an evaluation is performed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution specifically applies, but is not limited to, the following boards, commissions, and committees: Fair Board, Parks Board, Veterans Affairs Committee, Housing Commission, and Road Commission. Further, the Road Commission is hereby requested to abide by this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk will distribute copies of this resolution to all Ingham County advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/7/06
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #06-293
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office has a part-time staff member resigning October 20, 2006; and
WHEREAS, County Treasurer Eric Schertzing wishes to reorganize the Treasurer’s Office in an attempt to optimize current staff to better serve the residents of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the long-term increased cost of this reorganization will be $6,453 for the 2007 budget year; and
WHEREAS, the UAW and ICEA unions support the reorganization of the office; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant Human Resources Director/Labor Relations, T. A. Lindsey, has reviewed the proposed reorganization and fully supports the same.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the current positions classified as Account Clerk I UAW TOPS “D” ($32,408.00 – 2006 rate/$34,049.00 – 2007 rate) be reclassified and compensated as Account Clerk II UAW TOPS “E” ($34,638.00 – 2006 rate/$36,392.00 – 2007 rate) effective upon passage of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current part-time position of Level E be consolidated with the vacated part-time Account Clerk I position into a full-time position of Account Clerk II UAW TOPS “E”, effective upon passage of this resolution.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO TECHNICALLY AMEND/CORRECT RESOLUTION #06-231 TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING REIMBURSABLE COSTS FOR
THE FRIEND OF THE COURT BENCH WARRANTS
RESOLUTION #06-294
WHEREAS, in order to implement the recommendation of Maximus, Inc. made February 20, 2002 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, Resolution #06-231 was adopted on August 22, 2006; and
WHEREAS, to fully carry out the purposes of said resolution, the date of commencement should have been October 1, 2005 rather than September 1, 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective October 1, 2005, 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 warrant 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 is received and honored, that the Ingham County Sheriff was the law enforcement agency that executed the bench warrant issued for the arrest of the payee.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING ROBIN REYNOLDS
RESOLUTION #06-295
WHEREAS, Robin Reynolds began serving as Executive Director of the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission in February of 2000, after serving as Deputy Director and Interim Director; and
WHEREAS, as Executive Director, Robin developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for the provision of substance abuse treatment, prevention and intervention services in the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission’s ten-county region, each year maintaining services with no additional funding; and
WHEREAS, under her leadership, partnerships were developed with other health and human service agencies for innovative programming such as co-occurring treatment, homeless treatment and outreach, jail diversion services, and drug courts in the region, maximizing the use of limited treatment dollars; and
WHEREAS, she has developed successful working relationships with Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan’s for the management of Medicaid dollars for substance abuse treatment and successfully developed specialty treatment services for women, with women’s specialty programs located in each county in the region; and
WHEREAS, Robin has earned the respect and admiration of her Board of Directors, staff, providers and colleagues for her tireless work for the substance abuse field, she has always placed the needs and well-being of the clients first; and
WHEREAS, Robin will be leaving her position at the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and joining the Ingham Health Plan Corporation as their Executive Director.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Robin Reynolds for her many contributions and dedicated service to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and wishes her continued success as Executive Director of the Ingham County Health Plan Corporation.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #06-296
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee currently consists of four members; and
WHEREAS, PA 192 of 1953 allows three to five veterans on the Committee; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to have representation on the Committee for a veteran of the 21st Century Middle Eastern Conflicts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby increases the size of the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee from four to five members, adding a position designated for a veteran of the 21st Century Middle Eastern Conflicts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this vacancy shall be filled in the manner required by MCL 35.621, all applicants must have a recommendation from a post of a chartered veterans’ organization within the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments to cover the costs associated with adding a member to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A STUDENT FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
RESOLUTION #06-297
WHEREAS, Ingham County utilizes registered nurses in a number of roles and capacities; and
WHEREAS, there is a shortage of registered nurses in Ingham County, in Michigan and in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, the College of Nursing at Michigan State University educates nurses at the bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. levels; and
WHEREAS, the College of Nursing supports nursing education by arranging field placements for nursing students; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has for many years served as a site of field placement for nursing students; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an agreement with the MSU College of Nursing for field placement of nursing students.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Michigan State University College of Nursing for the field placement of nursing students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the agreement shall be effective April 1, 2006 and shall continue in full-force and effect until terminated by either party, without further cost or liability of any kind or nature by serving at least ninety (90) days written notice upon the other.
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 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RESOLUTION #06-298
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has placed responsibility for environmental regulation and environmental quality in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ); and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Public Health Code places responsibility for environmental protection at the community level with county government through the network of local health departments; and
WHEREAS, the MDEQ proposes to clarify the responsibilities for some environmental services and arrange to purchase services from Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2006-2007 agreement with the MDEQ.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2006-2007 agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
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 MDEQ shall reimburse Ingham County up to $174,515 for expenses related to services in the following programs:
NON-COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM - $21,196
Ingham County currently has 90 non-community public water supplies. The Health Department will conduct sanitary surveys of these supplies once every five years. The Health Department will also oversee water quality monitoring at these supplies, issues water well permits for new supplies and ensure that proper public notice is issued should a supply become unsafe for drinking.
DRINKING WATER MONITORING - $898
The Health Department will collect drinking water samples around certain sites of environmental contamination, including from homes located near the Grovenberg Dump Site and Gunn Road Dump Site both located in Delhi Township.
SWIMMING POOLS - $6,240
The Health Department will conduct inspections at the 184 public swimming pools licensed by the DEQ in Ingham County. Additionally, the Health Department will respond to citizen complaints involving public swimming pools.
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $97,791
The DEQ contracts directly with the Health Department for the on-site sewage program and services. In 2004-2005 the Health Department evaluated 388 parcels and issued 222 permits for new and replacement on-site sewage treatment systems. Inspections are made at these systems before they are backfilled with earth. In addition to issuing permits, the Health Department evaluates existing on-site sewage systems to determine how well they are performing. If parcels are not suited for on-site sewage treatment, permits are denied.
DRINKING WATER SUPPLY - $48,165
The DEQ contracts directly with the Health Department for the private and type III water supply program and services. In 2005-2006, the Health Department issued 207 permits for new water supply wells. In addition to issuing permits for new wells, the Health Department is responsible for tracking the proper abandonment of wells no longer in use. A total of 100 wells were properly abandoned in 2005-2006. The Health Department also investigates known or suspected cases of drinking water contamination and maintains a map of these sites. This map is made available to well drillers doing business in Ingham County.
CAMPGROUND REQUIREMENTS - $225
Ingham County will conduct an inspection of all campgrounds under its jurisdiction, investigate complaints, conduct meetings and/or conferences relative to compliance issues and complete a Campground Inspection Report.
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 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CLEAN SWEEP PESTICIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
RESOLUTION #06-299
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners entered into a Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Program Agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, authorized in Resolution #01-254 and amended annually; and
WHEREAS, that agreement and the annual amendments provide State funds to support the expansion of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in Ingham County, including support for the construction of a prefabricated hazardous waste storage facility; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture has offered to amend the agreement to provide up to $13,140 to reimburse Ingham County for costs associated with the collection, transport and disposal of pesticides; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners amend the agreement and accept the additional funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment to the Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection Program Agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, authorized in Resolution #01-254.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall provide for Ingham County to be reimbursed for up to $13,140 from the Michigan Department of Agriculture for costs associated with the collection, transport and disposal of pesticides during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Fiscal Year Budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amending document after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH
LICENSED DENTISTS FOR 2007
RESOLUTION #06-300
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates two dental clinics and uses a mix of employed and contracted dentists to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s 2007 budget includes $150,010 to pay for contractual dentists, assuming an average of 60 hours of contractual dental services per week between the two clinics; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize contracts with dentists at the rate of $48.08 per hour.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes service contracts with licensed dentists during calendar year 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dentists shall be paid at the rate of $48.08 per hour, with total expenditures not to exceed $150,010 during Fiscal Year 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is authorized to prepare service contracts for licensed dentists recommended by the Health Department and that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign such contracts.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SPACE IN THE LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
RESOLUTION #06-301
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department intends to submit a grant proposal to the Federal Government to establish a new community health center at Lansing Community College; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Community College administration and Board of Trustees support the establishment of a community health center in the new Health and Human Services Building on the LCC Main Campus; and
WHEREAS, the Community Health Center Board has reviewed the proposal to establish a new health center on the LCC Main Campus and has unanimously supported the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize a lease agreement with Lansing Community College for 8,000 square feet of space on the third floor of the Health and Human Services Building on the LCC Main Campus; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised the Board of Commissioners that the Health Department will submit a new access point grant proposal to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Care, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease agreement with Lansing Community College for up to 8,000 square feet of space on the third floor of the Health and Human Services Building on the Main Campus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the lease agreement shall be five-years from the date of occupancy, with options for two five-year renewals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the lease shall not exceed fair market value for the Lansing area, including all costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the submission of a new access point grant proposal to the Bureau of Primary Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign documents related to the lease agreement and documents related to the grant proposal.
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
Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #06-207
RESOLUTION #06-302
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #06-207 which authorized agreements with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham Health Plan Corporation inserted into the proposed Agreement for Services between Ingham Health Plan Corporation and County of Ingham and Ingham County Health Department a purchase of outreach services to low income, uninsured person which was not specifically identified in Resolution #06-207; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has requested that Resolution #06-207 be amended to clarify that outreach services are being purchased; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment to Resolution #06-207 to insert the purchase of outreach services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution #06-207 to include the purchase of outreach services to low income, uninsured persons who might be eligible for the Ingham Health Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total Ingham Health Plan funding available through the agreement shall be increased by $75,000 from approximately $3,363,325 to approximately $3,438,325.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions of the Resolution shall remain unchanged.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DENNIS JURCZAK, M.D. AND D. BONTA HISCOE, M.D. AS DEPUTY MEDICAL DIRECTORS AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
RESOLUTION #06-303
WHEREAS, Dennis Jurczak, M.D. and D. Bonta Hiscoe, M.D. have served as Deputy Medical Directors for the Ingham County Health Department, and they have been appointed by the Board of Commissioners as Deputy Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS, the employment contract with Dr. Jurczak expired on September 30, 2006, and Dr. Hiscoe is currently a temporary employee; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer and Medical Director/Medical Examiner recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize employment contracts with Dr. Jurczak and with Dr. Hiscoe for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an employment contract with Dennis Jurczak, M.D., 5564 Bayonne, Haslett, Michigan and appoints Dr. Jurczak as a Deputy Medical Director in the Ingham County Health Department and as the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an employment contract with D. Bonta Hiscoe, 1817 Walnut Heights Dr., East Lansing, Michigan and appoints Dr. Hiscoe as a Deputy Medical Director in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall be compensated at the rate of $67.40 per hour, not to exceed a combined total of 1,500 hours during the contract period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for purposes of benefits, Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall be treated as temporary employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall receive direction from the Medical Director/Medical Examiner, and in the absence of the Medical Director/Medical Examiner from the Health Department Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that while serving as Deputy Medical Examiners, compensation shall be in accordance with the resolution establishing term of appointment and compensation for Deputy Medical Examiners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the employment contracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
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 COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ESTABLISH A HEALTH CENTER ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
RESOLUTION #06-304
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department will assume responsibility for providing and managing medical services to Ingham County Jail inmates effective January 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department proposes to contract with the Michigan State University College of Nursing for Nurse Practitioner services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department needs to establish a Health Center Administrator position to oversee the medical services in the Jail; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners establish the Health Center Administrator position and authorize the agreement with the College of Nursing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a professional services agreement with the Michigan State University College of Nursing for Nurse Practitioner services as the primary care providers for Ingham County Jail inmates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will pay the MSU College of Nursing $122,945 for 40 hours per week of Nurse Practitioner coverage and participate in the Department’s call coverage during 2007; that the compensation will be increased by 2.5 percent in 2008 and again increased by 2.5 percent for 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners establishes a Health Center Administrator (M-10) position in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Jail Medical budget and staffing shall be transferred to the Health Fund effective January 1, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 budget and the Sheriff’s Office 2007 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with the College of Nursing after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #06-176 AND AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO SUBCONTRACTS FOR FY 2006-2007 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION #06-305
WHEREAS, the State Community Corrections Advisory Board, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and the City of Lansing approved the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State Community Corrections Advisory Board, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and the City of Lansing approved the Application for State of Michigan Community Corrections Act Funds for FY 2006-2007; and
WHEREAS, in Resolution #06-176 the County approved entering into an Agreement with the State for CCAB Plans and Services funds and administration of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $289,300 and for Drunk Driving Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program (DDJR/CTP) funds in the amount of $43,200; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Community Corrections Application for FY 2006-2007 provides for the continuation of the following CCAB Plans and Services programming and the Drunk Driving Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program, with a portion of Ingham County’s allocation of State Community Corrections funds: Relapse Prevention and Recovery and House of Commons program enhancements (H.O.P.E.) to be provided by Community Mental Health, Employment Services to be provided by Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc., and Community Service to be provided by the Cristo Rey Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the State will not be funding the Community Service program in FY 2006-2007, the actual amount awarded by the State for CCAB Plans and Services funds and administration of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan is $236,300; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2006-2007 Application also provides for Residential Services to be provided by local and out-of-county residential centers from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, in Resolution #06-176 the County approved entering into an Agreement with the State for Probation Residential Services funds in the amount of $658,825 for 38 beds; and
WHEREAS, the actual amount granted by the State for Residential Services is $554,800 for 32 beds; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2006-2007 Application provides for Probation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Services to be provided locally by Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health through the House of Commons and the National Council on Alcoholism through the Glass House and Holden House from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2006-2007 Application provides for out-of-county Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Services to be provided by: Alternative Directions, New Paths, Inc., Community Programs, Inc., Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program, Inc. and the Home of New Vision; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to contract, the County may enter into subcontracts for the purpose of implementing programs and services identified in the Community Corrections Plan and Application; and
WHEREAS, the subcontractors are willing and able to provide the services that the County requires.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Corrections for Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections for FY 2006-2007 for $236,300 in CCAB Plans and Services funds, $43,200 in Drunk Driving Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program funds, and $554,800 for Residential Services for a total of $834,300 for the time period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into subcontracts for CCAB Plans and Services programming from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. for the actual cost of services not to exceed $64,600, and with Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health for the actual cost of Relapse Prevention and Recovery services not to exceed $47,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a subcontract for DDJR/CTP and Plans and Services programming with Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health for program enhancements (H.O.P.E.) at the House of Commons not to exceed $58,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into subcontracts for Residential Services from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 with Alternative Directions, National Council on Alcoholism/Lansing Regional Area, Inc., New Paths, Inc., Community Programs, Inc., Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program, Inc. and the Home of New Vision for the actual cost of services on an offender-by-offender basis at the rate of $47.50 per day and with Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health, for residential substance abuse treatment services at the rate of $47.50 per day, with the overall cost of these services not to exceed $554,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that entering into the subcontracts is contingent upon entering into the Agreement with the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subcontracts are contingent throughout the subcontract period on the availability of grant funds from the State of Michigan for these purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contracts/subcontracts consistent with this resolution subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR A GANG RESISTANCE PROGRAM TO BE OPERATED BY THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT
IN THE LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RESOLUTION #06-306
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office applied for and has been approved to receive a “Gang Resistance Enforcement and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)” grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant is $201,004, with a 90%-10% match requirement, where the local grantee must provide 10% of the total program cost of $223,338; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing, the Lansing Police Department, and the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office have agreed to administer the program, with the County serving as the fiduciary agent, and the Lansing Police Department acting as a sub-contractor; and
WHEREAS, the Prosecutor has identified $10,000 in available matching funds from the existing bond forfeiture account, and the City of Lansing, through the Lansing Police Department, has agreed to pay the remaining $12,334 in program costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the “Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies” grant from the office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for a total project cost of $223,338 of which $201,334 is the federal grant and $22,334 is the local required match, for the time period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will provide $10,000 in match from the bond forfeiture account and the City of Lansing will commit the remaining $12,334 in local match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sub-contract with the City of Lansing is authorized for $220,588 to provide for two full-time police officers to teach the G.R.E.A.T. gang resistance curriculum in the Lansing Public Schools, as well as other grant approved program costs for travel and supplies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sub-contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing is authorized for $2,750 to provide for rent for building space, supervision of interns, and scholarships for students in the grant approved budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to the 2006 and 2007 Prosecutor’s Office Budget.
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 that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND DELHI TOWNSHIP
RESOLUTION #06-307
WHEREAS, the law enforcement agreement for law enforcement services between Ingham County and Delhi Township expires in December 2006; and
WHEREAS, Delhi Township has requested a four-year agreement from 2006 through 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Controller’s Office has submitted a budget for a four-year agreement for 2007 through 2010; and
WHEREAS, the new four-year agreement will continue the services provided by the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office to Delhi Township that are currently being provided.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a four-year agreement for law enforcement services between Ingham County and Delhi Township for the time period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total amount being paid to Ingham County by Delhi Township will be:
2007 $ 2,233,336
2008 $ 2,313,060
2009 $ 2,407,574
2010 $ 2,494,694
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to incorporate the above noted expenses and revenues into the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office 2006 -2010 budgets.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract agreements consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN AWARD GRANT FROM THE INGHAM SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #06-308
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has applied for, and has been approved to receive, an award grant from the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (ISAPOC); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to conduct a minimum of 72 alcohol sales compliance checks in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the award amount of this grant is $7,536.00 with no local match requirement, for a total project cost of $7,536.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves acceptance of the award grant from the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council for fiscal year 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents which are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2006 budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH LANSING AND EAST LANSING FOR
911 CENTER 2006/07 OPERATIONS
RESOLUTION #06-309
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has established a 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services fund for Management and System Improvements to the County emergency dispatch system and a policy that reserves twenty percent of the total revenues per year for these purposes; and
WHEREAS, under this policy the Lansing and East Lansing 911 Centers’ 2006/07 operational budgets would not receive the full ninety-five per cent reimbursement this fiscal year due to their costs exceeding eighty percent of the total 911 2006/07 revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing are requesting that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fully fund their 2006/07 operational budget requests from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services – 911 Fund.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $5,790,031 from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund by approving reimbursement of the City of East Lansing’s 2006/07 operational budget of $1,128,234 and by approving reimbursement of the City of Lansing’s 2006/07 operational budget of $4,661,797.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contractual documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary, Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2007 AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES
RESOLUTION #06-310
WHEREAS, the 2007 Ingham County Budget has been approved by the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, under the Community Agency Program a number of agencies have been allocated funds to provide important services that are consistent with the County’s Strategic Planning Objective to Ingham County residents.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for each Community Agency listed on the attached, in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2007 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the liaison committees:
Liaison Committee 2007 Budget Allocation
County Services Committee $ 35,000.00
Human Services $125,985.00
Judiciary $ 47,000.00
Law Enforcement $ 9,500.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Vickers Approved 11/2/06
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 11/2/06
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: De Leon Absent: None Approved 11/7/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/8/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Randy Schafer:
RESOLUTION HONORING BRADLEY SHUCK
RESOLUTION #06-311
WHEREAS, Bradley Shuck is a senior at Williamston High School, he is active in band and is currently serving as its Band Council President; and
WHEREAS, Brad is also a member of the tennis team, earning the designation of most valuable doubles player during his junior varsity year, he plans to attend Michigan State University upon graduation and hopes to play the trumpet in the MSU Marching Band; and
WHEREAS, Brad has been involved in scouting since becoming a Tiger Scout in first grade, he joined Troop #63 in 2000, he has served as quartermaster, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, junior assistant scoutmaster and currently serves as assistant scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Brad has participated in three high adventure trips with the Scouts – two trips to Northern Tier Boundary Waters to canoe over 100 miles each time and one trip to Philmont Scout Ranch ; and
WHEREAS, he has earned 37 merit badges and is the sixth member of his family to receive the Eagle Scout award under the guidance of his grandfather and Scoutmaster Ralph Shuck; and
WHEREAS, Brad’s eagle project entailed converting two unused bathrooms at the Williamston United Methodist Church into one storage room for historical, membership and financial records of the church, he spent 10 hours planning the project and with the help of 23 other fellow scouts, friends and family spent an additional 232 hours completing the project; and
WHEREAS, Brad 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 Bradley Shuck for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Brad for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
SS\ Commissioner Schafer
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #06-218 AND TO LEVY THE SPECIAL PURPOSE – POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK MILLAGE
RESOLUTION #06-312
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, on August 22, 2006, the Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution To Submit To The Electorate A Potter Park Zoo And Potter Park Millage Authorization Question for a vote of the electorate in the General Election to be held on November 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the agreement for the lease and the operation of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park was conditioned upon several items including voter approval of a county-wide property tax millage for Zoo funding and continued millage funding for the Zoo and that the agreement must be signed and agreed to by both parties thereto, by Tuesday, November 14, 2006, for the Board of Commissioners to levy the millage; and
WHEREAS, the electorate has now approved the Ingham County Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park Millage Question; and
WHEREAS, substantial progress has been made but a final lease is not available for both parties to sign and to agree to by November 14, 2006 as required by Resolution # 06-218.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution # 06-218 by rescinding this BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED clause of the resolution: “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.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners regarding retiree health care is that it be limited to the rate of payment for other county retirees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ intention not to assume those portions of the City’s collective bargaining agreement relating to work rules. The County Board of Commissioners instructs staff to undertake to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the applicable unions relating to work rules; such Memorandum is to be finalized no later than June 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Special Purpose – Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park .4600 tax levy is hereby authorized for the 2006 tax year/2007 budget year for a new total county levy of 9.4293 mills, including previously authorized levies for General Fund operations, special purpose, and Airport Authority millage. However, the millage funds shall not be spent until the Agreement with the City of Lansing has been executed by all the parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other conditions of Resolution #06-218 remain in effect.
COUNTY SERVICES: YEAS: Schor, De Leon, Copedge, Vickers
NAYS: Holman, Severino ABSENT: None Approved: November 14, 2006
FINANCE: YEAS: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant
NAYS: Dougan ABSENT: None Approved: November 14, 2006
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Schor.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Nolan offered her congratulations to all who ran and won seats as County Commissioners and thanked the Clerk for his hard work on the election.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $2,558,801.08. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk