Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
December 12, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The December 12, 2006 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:
County Controller Ed Dore 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 Weatherwax-Grant to approve the Minutes of the November 14, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Dedden to allow a substitute for agenda item 12 – Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement allowing employees in the ICEA Professional Local 33 to have access to domestic partner dental and vision insurance. Motion carried unanimously.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from A. Edwin Dore tendering his resignation as Ingham County Controller/Administrator. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Letter from Barb Byrum, Chairperson, Ingham County Economic Development Corporation, thanking Jackson National Life Insurance Company for locating their world headquarters in Ingham County. Received and placed on file.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding the Local Development Finance Authority. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Andy Schor tendering his resignation from the Ingham County Land Bank Authority. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Resolution from Clinton County expressing opposition to an amendment to the general property tax act. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Antrim County urging the state legislature to support bills regarding mortgage fraud and appraisal fraud. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Antrim County expressing opposition to an amendment to the general property tax act. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Antrim County urging the governor and state legislature to provide enforcement of the state’s tribal compact agreements. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Antrim County in support of the Coalition assembled under the umbrella of the MFPC. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Oceana County in support of stronger enforcement of Michigan’s casino gaming compacts. Received and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. Dean Sienko addressed the Board on behalf of outgoing Health Officer Bruce Bragg, stating that Mr. Bragg sent his regrets that he was unable to attend this, his last meeting, due to personal illness.
Regina Bell, AT&T External Affairs, addressed the board of speak in support of the resolution amending Drain Commissioner fees and urging its adoption..
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 12, 14, 16, 24, 25, 27, 36 and 38. 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
RESOLUTION #06-313
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister and passionate fighter for civil rights through non-violent action, was a vital personality of the modern era, his lectures and remarks stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation; and
WHEREAS, the movements and marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought significant changes in the fabric of American life; and
WHEREAS, his courageous and selfless devotion gave direction to thirteen years of civil rights activities, his charismatic leadership inspired men and women, young and old, in the nation and abroad; and
WHEREAS. Dr. King's concept of “somebodiness” gave black and poor people a new sense of worth and dignity, his philosophy of nonviolent direct action, and his strategies for rational and non-destructive social change, galvanized the conscience of this nation and reordered its priorities; and
WHEREAS, his wisdom, his words, his actions, his commitment, and his dreams for a new cast of life, are intertwined with the American experience; and
WHEREAS, few have had as much impact upon the American consciousness as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WHEREAS, the 15th of January, 2007 has been designated a national holiday in honor of the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in appreciation of the many accomplishments he made towards improving the quality of life for the citizens throughout the country, particularly those in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the citizens of Ingham County are encouraged to celebrate this holiday.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT ALLOWING EMPLOYEES IN THE ICEA PROFESSIONAL LOCAL 33 TO HAVE ACCESS TO DOMESTIC PARTNER DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
RESOLUTION #06-314
WHEREAS, the ICEA Local 33 have requested entering into a Letter of Agreement to allow employees in the Professional Employees Unit to have access to domestic partner dental and vision insurance; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners approves entering into a Letter of Agreement with the ICEA Local 33, allowing employees to have access to domestic partner dental and vision insurance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these benefits shall be offered to the extent permitted by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk is hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board of Commissioners upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge
Nays: Severino, Vickers Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwaxz-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden, Dougan Approved 12/6/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commission De Leon to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer, Severino and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AVI SYSTEMS FOR DIGITAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ AND COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICES
RESOLUTION #06-315
WHEREAS, the minutes of the Liaison Committees and the full Board meetings of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners (the Board) have been recorded using cassette recorders for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, technology has advanced and the Board desires to use a digital recording system to record the actions of its meetings; and
WHEREAS, AVI Systems has a digital recording system, currently used by the Ingham County Courts, that will meet the needs of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners’ Office recommends purchasing four (4) digital recording systems to be used for the audio taping of certain advisory boards, liaison committees and full Board meetings, and a laser printer for the Board of Commissioners’ room in Mason.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes entering into an agreement with AVI Systems for the purchase of four (4) digital recording systems, training, and software for the Board of Commissioners’ and County Clerk’s Offices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that four (4) laptops are authorized to be purchased for use with the digital recording systems and a laser printer will be purchased to be utilized in the Board of Commissioners’ room in Mason.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that up to $10,000 will be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Board of Commissioners’ Office budget for this purpose, and the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary agreements after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #06-156 UPDATING VARIOUS FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-316
WHEREAS, Resolution #06-156 updated various fees for county services based on the process established by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of this resolution, several policy changes have occurred in the office of the Drain Commissioner; in order to comply with the new Federal Phase II guidelines and Part 91 as amended; and
WHEREAS, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) categorizes acreage not requiring a permit for under one acre, requiring a NPDES permit for disturbances of 1-5 acres, but the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit issued by the Drain Commissioner’s Office serves as the permit and this office receives and reviews the reports of the required storm water operators, and requiring a full NPDES permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for disturbances of over five acres; and
WHEREAS, the time and cost involved for soil erosion inspections vary due to permit violators and additional staff and/or contract time needed for the full and fair enforcement of Part 91; and
WHEREAS, since the Drain Commissioner has been given the right to receive easements over real property, some property owners have needed to encroach on the easement given to them or by their predecessors in title; and
WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner has required that work done by outside consultants and by drain employees to process an encroachment be reimbursed by the party seeking an encroachment; and
WHEREAS, more frequently, large amounts of General Fund employees’ time are being used to process encroachment requests to correct encroachments accidentally discovered well after the encroachment occurred.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the new fees for the commercial soil erosion permit be set at $400 for the first acre, $40 for each additional acre, $85 to transfer permits, and half of the original fee for a renewal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners (the Board) make explicit that the published soil erosion fee pays for only the permit paperwork and two inspections, including the initial site review preparatory to issue the permit and the closing inspection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Drain Commissioner to require the permit holder to fund an escrow account to charge for further inspections at the inspector’s hourly rate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the escrow account to be in acreage categories, as those under NPDES, and set $500 for a half-acre or less, $1,500 for a half–acre to one acre, $3,000 for one to five acres, $5,000 for five to ten acres and an additional $2,500 for each additional ten acres or fraction of ten acres. Refunds of unused escrow money shall be returned to the permit holder within 45 days of the closing inspection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Drain Commissioner to adjust the escrow account accordingly based on the proximity of the site to waters of the state (known as “sensitive” areas) or for the presence of “critical”(hard to stabilize) soils and conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners authorizes easement encroachment fees to be set at the hourly rates for the positions involved, including the Drain Commissioner, Deputy Drain Commissioners, and Clerk Specialists, as well as a $30 deposit at the time of request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Drain Commissioner’s Office will provide a report on the implementation of the fees to the County Services Committee at their first meeting in February, 2008.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Severino to amend the resolution as follows: in the third “Be it further resolved” paragraph, delete the final sentence and it replace with the following language; Refunds of unused escrow money shall be returned to the permit holder within 45 days of the closing inspection.
Motion to amend carried unanimously. Motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL COMPANY FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES (UPS) UNITS
RESOLUTION #06-317
WHEREAS, Ingham County has periodic need to dispose of surplus computer equipment; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #02-90 authorized the County to donate surplus computer equipment to the Black Child and Family Institute on Behalf of Closing the Gap; and
WHEREAS, computer equipment that is broken or outdated is sent to Great Lakes Electronic Recycling; and
WHEREAS, Closing the Gap no longer desires to receive surplus battery back-ups, known as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) units or other lead acid battery operated equipment, and Great Lakes Recycling charges $.35 per pound for a complete unit and $1 per pound for a loose acid battery to dispose of this equipment; and
WHEREAS, Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company has offered to take Ingham County’s surplus UPS units free of charge to be disassembled and the internal elements recycled or resold; and
WHEREAS, this would significantly lower the cost of disposing of this useless equipment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby enters into an agreement with Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company for the disposal of surplus Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) units at no cost to the County and Resolution #02-90 is hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents associated with this agreement after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 RANKING OF APPLICATIONS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #06-318
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County property owners have submitted applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, these applications have been ranked according to selection criteria approved in Resolution #05-313 and as set forth in the Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board recommends this ranking for approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the attached ranking of landowner applications to the 2006 Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt the resolution.
Commissioner Vickers disclosed that LaVern and Lucille Eldred, John Ghere and Harold Morehouse have donated to his campaign and that Jerry Jackson leases farm land from him.
Motion to adopt the resolution carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF INTENT TO SELL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-319
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County property owners have submitted applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of eligibility for 2006 federal funding, regulations now require a Letter of Intent to be signed by the property owner and the County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Letter of Intent to enter into an agreement with property owners to sell development rights to the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION CREATING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE
INGHAM COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #06-320
WHEREAS, the retirement of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor created an opportunity to review the organizational structure of the Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #06-153, establishing an additional Assistant Park Manager position in place of the obsolete Maintenance Supervisor position; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended a reorganization/reclassification that would recognize the increased responsibilities of one of the Assistant Manager positions and recognize the need to implement a requirement of a Bachelors Degree for the Park Manager II job description; and
WHEREAS, this resolution will result in a net annual increase in personnel costs of approximately $9,000, which has been appropriated by the Board of Commissioners as part of the 2007 Budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reclassification of one of the Assistant Manager positions ($35,496-$43,448) to a new Assistant Park Manager II position ($36,000 to $49,683) effective the first pay period after approval of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Park Manager II position be reclassified within the Confidential and Managerial salary scale from grade MCF 09 to grade MCF 10 effective the first pay period of 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden, Dougan Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL APPRAISAL SERVICE FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY EQUALIZATION DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #06-321
WHEREAS, the contracting for commercial and/or industrial appraisals has been approved for the 2007 Equalization Department Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has advertised and requested proposals for the necessary contractual service; and
WHEREAS, Assessment Valuation and Services has submitted an acceptable proposal in accordance with the qualifications required by the Equalization Department; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Ingham County Equalization Department in concurrence with the Purchasing Department to award this contract to Assessment and Valuation Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, through the Equalization Department, enter into a contract with Assessment and Valuation Services in an amount not to exceed $40,000. The cost is provided for in the 2007 Equalization Department Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a four-year contract be approved with the stipulation that the second, third, and fourth year’s renewal shall be at the option of the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is requested to draft the appropriate contract documents to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to sign the necessary contract documents on behalf of the County after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO A GRANT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND APPOINT DOUGLAS A. STOVER AS COUNTY GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE 2007 REMONUMENTATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #06-322
WHEREAS, a grant application was submitted to the Office of Lansing Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth in November 2006, for the sole purpose of receiving funds to implement Ingham County’s Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, as requested, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee did consult with and take into account the preferences and needs of local units of government, the Ingham County Road Commission, local surveyors, and area real estate developers in choosing areas in which to work, and the preferences were included in Addendum A in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth has reviewed Ingham County’s 2007 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application in the amount of $157,368 and will be forwarding the 2007 Grant Agreement/Contract for execution; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990, a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County appoint a County Grant Administrator.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a grant with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth for the purpose of receiving $157,368 in grant funds for the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Project in the year 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoint Douglas A. Stover, Equalization Director, for the related services of County Grant Administrator as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson, County Clerk, and County Grant Administrator to sign any necessary grant contract documents that are consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH RONNIE M. LESTER AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND WOLVERINE ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, INC. FOR SERVICES AS MONUMENTATION SURVEYOR FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION PROJECT IN 2007
RESOLUTION #06-323
WHEREAS, Acts 345 and 346, P.A. of 1990, states that each county in the State of Michigan shall prepare a County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan was submitted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and approved by the State Survey and Remonumentation Commission on June 24, 1992; and
WHEREAS, as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990 a condition of receiving annual grant funds to implement the County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan is that the County obtain and/or contract with a professional surveyor to oversee the activities of the grant project; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company was selected in 1992 to be the Ingham County Representative and has since been an integral part of the implementation of the Ingham County Monumentation and Remonumentation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee has gone through a Request for Proposal process to select a qualified surveying company(ies) to conduct the actual research and monumentation field work necessary to accomplish the objectives of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. submitted a proposal to perform all of the monumentation services for 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing Department, with the concurrence of the Remonumentation Committee, that it is in the County’s best interest to authorize a contract with Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for services as monumentation surveyor for 2007.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the respectful recommendation of the Ingham County Remonumentation Committee, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contract with Ronnie M. Lester, D.B.A. Polaris Surveying Company, upon approval of the 2007 Grant Application by the State Monumentation and Remonumentation Commission, for the related services of County Representative as required by Act 345, P.A. 1990. Said contract to be funded by Survey and Remonumentation grant funds authorized under Act 345, P.A. 1990, for the period of one year, January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, at a cost not to exceed $25,060.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract for the services of County Remonumentation Project Surveyor as required by Act 345, P.A., 1990, with Wolverine Engineers and Surveyors, Inc., said contract to be funded by Survey and Remonumentation grant funds for a period of one year, January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $120,208.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk have authority to sign said contracts after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 12/5/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden, Dougan Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN INTERIM CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLUTION #06-324
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Controller/Administrator, A. Edwin Dore has resigned from his position with Ingham County effective January 5, 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint an Interim Controller/Administrator until the position is permanently filled.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Deputy Controller, John Neilsen as Interim Controller/Administrator effective January 8, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that John Neilsen shall be paid at Step (1) of the salary schedule until a permanent Controller/Administrator has been appointed.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION RE-ACTIVATING THE SPECIAL SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
TO SELECT A COUNTY CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLUTION #06-325
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Controller/Administrator, A. Edwin Dore has resigned from his position with Ingham County effective January 5, 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to re-activate the Committee to begin the recruiting and selection process to choose a new Controller/Administrator.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints a Special Search and Recruitment Committee to Select a County Controller/Administrator consisting of the following members:
Commissioner Mark Grebner
Commissioner Andy Schor
Commissioner Randy Schafer
Commissioner Victor Celentino
Commissioner Marc Thomas
Commissioner Curtis Hertel, Jr.
Commissioner Dianne Holman
Commissioner Debbie De Leon
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Director, Bruce Bragg, Human Resources Director, Harold Hailey and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Linda Maloney are hereby appointed to the Committee as non-voting members.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden, Dougan Approved 12/6/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2006 APPORTIONMENT REPORT
RESOLUTION #06-326
WHEREAS, the 2006Apportionment Report was approved by Resolution #06-267; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Township has provided the County with an amended 2006 Tax Rate Request; and
WHEREAS, with the results of the November 7th election a change is necessary to levy a county-wide millage for the Potter Park Zoo;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #06-267 is amended by substituting the attached statement of taxable valuations and mills apportioned to the various units in Ingham County for the year 2006.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
Moved by Commissioner Thomas, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2006 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO MAKE YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLUTION #06-327
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; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually authorizes the Controller to make necessary year end transfers to comply with state statute.
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 11/15/06 CHANGES BUDGET
101 General Fund $76,324,278 0 $76,324,278
208 Parks 1,902,179 0 1,902,179
245 Public Improvements 2,101,399 110,000 2,211,399
450 Parks C.I.P. 685,735 1,000 686,735
664 Mach. & Equip. Revolving 918,646 10,555 929,201
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make necessary transfers among all budgeted funds, activities, and line items in order to comply with the state statute and to balance the 2006 Ingham County General Fund budget at $76,324,278.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
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2006 Budget – 11/15/06 |
Proposed Changes |
2006 Proposed Budget |
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Tax Revenues |
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County Property Tax |
42,926,752 |
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42,926,752 |
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Property Tax Adjustments |
(100,000) |
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(100,000) |
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Delinquent Real Property Tax |
10,000 |
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10,000 |
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Unpaid Personally Property Tax |
35,000 |
|
35,000 |
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PILT/IFT/CFT |
475,000 |
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475,000 |
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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 |
1,508,099 |
|
1,508,099 |
|
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 |
2,050,633 |
|
2,050,633 |
|
Cooperative Extension |
184,546 |
|
184,546 |
|
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 |
1,374,284 |
|
1,374,284 |
|
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 |
211,206 |
|
211,206 |
|
Register of Deeds |
2,547,900 |
|
2,547,900 |
|
Remonumentation Grant |
160,504 |
|
160,504 |
|
Sheriff |
4,819,381 |
|
4,819,381 |
|
Treasurer |
6,447,399 |
|
6,447,399 |
|
Tri-County Regional Planning |
67,800 |
|
67,800 |
|
Veteran Affairs |
149,178 |
|
149,178 |
|
Total General Fund Revenues |
76,324,278 |
0 |
76,324,278 |
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
|
|
2006 Budget – 11/15/06 |
Proposed Changes |
2006 Proposed Budget |
|
Board of Commissioners |
530,439 |
|
530,439 |
|
Circuit Court - General Trial |
7,228,284 |
|
7,228,284 |
|
District Court |
2,014,495 |
|
2,014,495 |
|
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court |
925,816 |
|
925,816 |
|
Jury Board |
1,757 |
|
1,757 |
|
Probate Court |
1,333,148 |
|
1,333,148 |
|
Circuit Court - Family Division |
6,020,677 |
|
6,020,677 |
|
Jury Selection |
69,244 |
|
69,244 |
|
Elections |
347,448 |
30,000 |
377,448 |
|
Financial Services |
628,006 |
|
628,006 |
|
County Attorney |
410,172 |
|
410,172 |
|
County Clerk |
770,460 |
|
770,460 |
|
Controller |
851,240 |
|
851,240 |
|
Equalization/Tax Services |
612,374 |
|
612,374 |
|
Human Resources |
739,608 |
|
739,608 |
|
Prosecuting Attorney |
5,597,138 |
|
5,597,138 |
|
Purchasing |
246,797 |
|
246,797 |
|
Facilities |
1,572,651 |
|
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 |
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