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January 23, 2007

CALL TO ORDER:

The January 23, 2007 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:35 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Holman, Nolan, Schafer and Weatherwax-Grant.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Dr. Dean Sienko, Medical Director, 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 Grebner, supported by Commissioner Tennis to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2006 and January 3, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Holman, Nolan, Schafer and Weatherwax-Grant.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Commissioner Hertel requested the addition of a late resolution from the Human Services Committee making appointments to the Community Health Center Board. This was accepted by the Chair, without objection from the body and added as agenda item 26.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Letter from John A. Bricker, United States Department of Agriculture, regarding the timberland RC&D Area expansion. Referred to the County Services Committee.

Letter from Virginia M. Janssen, Dynamic Environmental Associates, Inc., regarding an existing tele-communications tower facility located in Ingham County. Referred to the County Services Committee and the Historical Commission.

Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality forwarding the Air Quality Division’s pending new source review application report. Received and placed on file.

Letter from Joe Strach regarding the millage of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park. Received and placed on file.

Resolution from Muskegon County expressing opposition to House Bill 6391. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from John H. Fisher, National External Audit Review Center, regarding the audit report. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Resolution from Lenawee County encouraging legislation to require the State to adequately regulate CAFOs. Received and placed on file.

Resolution from Livingston County expressing opposition to House Bill 6391. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from Timothy J. Cole, State Court Administrative Office, regarding the Citizen Advisory Committee Reports. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Letter from Helen McNamara, Ingham Intermediate School District, regarding the 2007 Summer Tax Collection. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from Dale Gribler, Emergency Telephone Service Committee, regarding the CMRS Emergency Telephone Fund. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Pamela Klusack, Ingham County employee, resident and taxpayer, addressed the Board with her concerns regarding the takeover of the Potter Park Zoo.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Copedge to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, including the late resolution. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Holman, Nolan, Schafer and Weatherwax-Grant. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Holman, Nolan, Schafer and Weatherwax-Grant.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY

YOUTH COMMISSION

RESOLUTION #07-004

WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Youth Commission; and

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

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

Lisa Marie Mikasa, 967 Southfield Drive, Williamston, 48895

Rosalyn Hayes, 1600 W. Oakland, Lansing, 48915

to the Youth Commission to terms expiring August 31, 2007, and appoints

Viviana Arcia, 1627 Georgetown Blvd., Lansing, 48910

Annescia Dillard, 1706 Holly Way, Lansing, 48910

to the Youth Commission to terms expiring August 31, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the next vacancies on the Youth Commission will be filled by Taylor Talbott, then Taylor Macklin-Sherrer.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ABLACK HISTORY/CULTURAL

DIVERSITY MONTH@ IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #07-005

WHEREAS, each February ANational African American History Month@ also known as ABlack History Month@ is observed to celebrate and honor the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS, in 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and through that Association, he began pressing for the establishment of Negro History Week as a way to bring national attention to the accomplishments of African Americans; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson's dream became a reality in 1926, he chose the second week of February for the observance because of its proximity to the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals whom Dr. Woodson felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans; and

WHEREAS, in the early 1970's the event was called Black History Week, and in 1976, the Association succeeded in expanding the observance, which then became Black History Month; and

WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation comprised of citizens from various ethnic groups and cultures; and

WHEREAS, it is important to promote a greater awareness of the history and culture of all ethnic groups across our country.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the month of February, 2007 as ABlack History/Cultural Diversity Month@ in Ingham County.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION APPROVING SELECTION CRITERIA (SCORING SYSTEM) FOR RANKING LANDOWNER APPLICATIONS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD TO PROCEED WITH THE 2007 PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS APPLICATION CYCLE

RESOLUTION #07-006

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, the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance authorized the establishment of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to oversee the Farmland Preservation Program; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County’s Purchase of Development Rights Program has now qualified for the State Farmland Preservation Program; and

WHEREAS, in the course of implementing the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board has established Selection Criteria for ranking landowner applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance requires that the Selection Criteria be approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners before each application cycle.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Selection Criteria developed by the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board as set forth in the Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance passed July 27, 2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to proceed with the 2007 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) application cycle.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

Ingham County Selection Criteria

Scoring System (Selection Criteria and Points) for Ranking Landowner Applications

Criteria is divided into four main sections

Agricultural Characteristics (72 points)

Development Pressure (28 points)

Additional Ag Protection Efforts (35 points)

Other Criteria (20 points)

AGRICULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS (72 points)

1. Agricultural Productivity Maximum Points: 20

Soil Classification Groupings according to USDA-NRCS based on yields (in bushels).

Group 1 – Group 2 (potential 130+ bu corn yields and 50+ bu soybean yields) 20 points

Group 3 – Group 4 (potential 110-129 bu corn yields and 40-49 bu soybean yields) 15 points

Group 5 – Group 6 (potential 90-109 bu corn yields and 30-39 bu soybean yields) 10 points

Group 7 – Group 8 (potential 70–89 bu corn yields and 20-29 bu soybean yields) 5 points

Group 9 – Group 10 (potential 50-69 bu corn yields and 10 to 19 bu soybean yields) 0 points

Example: 70% of parcel has Group 2 soils x 20 pts = 14 pts

30% of parcel has Group 3 soils x 15 pts = 4.5 pts

Total points = 18.5 pts

2. Size of Parcel(s) Maximum Points: 25

Points for size of parcel are calculated using a multiplier factor of 0.125, between 40 and 200 acres (maximum is 25 points). Parcels above 200 acres receive 25 points. Parcels that are 0-39.99 acres receive 0 points.

Example: Parcel size is 150 acres; 150x.125 = 18.75

Example: Parcel size is 85 acres; 85x.125 = 10.63

Example: Parcel size is 350 acres; 350 x.125 = 43.75 (25 points maximum)

Example: Parcel size is 32 acres; 32x.125 = 4.00 (0 points for parcels under 39.99 acres)

3. Additional Agricultural Income Maximum Points: 5

Points will be awarded to operations that demonstrate a commitment to “value-added” agriculture through animal related production and/or designated as specialty crop sales over $10,000.00 annually.

Example: Parcel is integral to farm operation that produces a specialty crop, which grosses over $15,000. Total Points = 5.

4. Enrollment in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act (PA 116) Maximum Points: 10

If only a percentage of the parcel is enrolled, than the percentage is multiplied by the maximum number of points (10) to result in a score.

Enrolled in PA 116 10 pts

Not enrolled in PA 116 0 pts

Example: Two adjacent 50 acre parcels are submitted as part of the same application by the same landowner. Only one 50 acre parcel is currently enrolled (50%). Total points = 5 points

5. Proximity to Existing Livestock Farms Maximum Points: 5

A livestock operation for this purpose means a farm with more than 50 animal units (EPA Definition; 1000ibs=1 unit)

Parcel is contiguous to an existing livestock operation 5 points

Parcel is located between 0.5 miles and 1 mile of an existing livestock operation 3 points

Parcel is located further than 1 mile from an existing livestock operation 0 points

*Contiguous for this section means no other parcels are located in between. Roads separating parcels are considered contiguous.

6. Amount of Land in the Surrounding Area in Agriculture Use Maximum: 7

Points for this section are calculated using a mile radius from the centroid (computer generated) of the property

75% or more of the surrounding land are is in agriculture production 7 points

50% or more but less than 75% of the surrounding area is in agriculture production 5 points

25% or more but less than 50% of the surrounding area is in agriculture production 2 points

Less than 25% of the surrounding area is in agriculture production 0 points

DEVELOPMENT PRESSURE (28 points)

7. Proximity to Existing Public Sanitary Sewer and/or Water Maximum Points: 10

Linear distance to existing, usable public sanitary sewer or water, or both, service will result in the following scoring options:

Less than one-half (½ ) mile from sewer or water 0 points

One-half (½) mile or more but less than 1 mile 5 points

One (1) mile or more but less than 2 miles 8 points

Two (2) miles or more but less than 5 miles 10 points

More than 5 miles 6 points

Example: Parcel is located 3 miles from existing sewer lines. Total points = 10 pts.

8. Development Activity in Township Maximum Points: 3

Townships will be divided into four groups of four, ranking highest to lowest using a three year average for new building permits.

Parcel located in a group of townships with the highest number of new building permits 3 points

Parcel located in a group of townships with the second highest number of new permits 2 points

Parcel located in a group of townships with the third highest number of new permits 1 points

Parcel located in a group of townships with the lowest number of new well permits 0 points

Parcel located in a city or village 0 points

Example: Parcel is located within a township that falls into a group of townships which have the second largest tier of new building permits. Total points = 2 pts

9. Road Frontage (paved or gravel) Maximum Points: 15

Emphasis is placed on parcels with greater linear distance of road frontage, placing the farmland under a greater threat of fragmented development. Frontage can be gravel, paved or both, and must be adjacent to the subject parcel. Points are calculated using a multiplier factor of .0284 with a maximum of 15 points or 5280 feet (1 mile). Linear feet are divided by 10 them multiplied by .0284.

Example:

Road frontage of 5280 feet (1 mile) or more (5280/10 = 528 * .0284 = 15.0) 15 points

Road frontage of 2640 feet (1/2 mile) (2640/10 = 264 * .0284 = 7.5) 7.5 points

Road frontage of 1320 feet (1/4 mile) (1320/10 = 132 * .0284 = 3.75) 3.75 points

Example: Parcel has 1 mile of frontage. Total points = 15 points.

ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION EFFORTS (35 points)

10. Location to other protected property Maximum Points: 15

Parcel is near other private land which has already been permanently protected from development through a conservation easement or deed restriction (development rights may have been purchased, transferred or donated).

Parcel is adjacent to protected land 10 points

Parcel is not adjacent but within 1 mile of protected land 8 points

Parcel is not within 1 mile of protected land 0 points

More than 50% of the land within a 1 mile (4 square miles area) of the parcel is enrolled in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act OR if the parcel is adjacent to land under public ownership that is specifically designated for long-term natural resource use or conservation purposes protected from development.

5 pts total if it not, 0 Pts

Example: Parcel is adjacent to a previously protected farmland parcel = 10 points

Seventy-five (75%) of the surrounding land within 1 mile is in P.A. 116 = 5 points

11. Agricultural District Zoning Designation Maximum Points: 10

Additional points are given to parcels that are designated as an agricultural district.

Exclusive Agricultural District, A-1; (Restricts Residential Development) 10 points

General Agricultural District, A-2 3 points

Non-Agricultural District 0 points

Example: Parcel has been designated as an exclusive agricultural district, A-1 under current zoning. Total Points = 10 points

12. Multiple landowner applications or block applications Maximum Points: 10

Emphasis is placed on applications which consist of one or more landowners who create a 500 acre, or more, block of contiguous farmland. Contiguous blocks of farmland have a greater potential for creating a long-term business environment for agriculture. Parcels applying in a block-application must be adjacent. Each applicant in the block-application receives points for this section.

One or more landowners apply together to create over 1000 contiguous acres 10 points

One or more landowners apply together to create 750 to 999 contiguous acres 8 points

One or more landowners apply together to create 500 to 749 contiguous acres 6 points

One or more landowners apply together to create 0 to 500 contiguous acres 0 points

Example: Four landowners, with varying parcel acreage, apply a block-application of over 800 contiguous acres. (Each of the four landowners would receive 8 points for this section)

Note: IF a parcel in a block-application is preserved, the remaining parcels/landowners will continue to receive full points for this section of the scoring criteria in future cycles, provided they still wish to participate in the block application.

OTHER CRITERIA (20 points)

13. Additional Points Based on Matching Funds Maximum Points: 15

Twenty-five (25%) or more of the PDR Value 15 points

Fifteen (15) to 24% of the PDR Value 5 points

Ten (10) to 14% of the PDR Value 3 points

Five (5) to 9% of the PDR Value 1 points

Less than 4% of the PDR Value 0 points

Example: Landowner is willing to donate 25% of the development rights value.

Total points = 15 points.

15. Unique Environmental, or Historical, Characteristics Maximum Points: 5

Unique characteristics are present such as environmental, physical (for example unique soils for agricultural production), historical, etc..

Parcel has unique features 5 points

Parcel does not have unique features 0 points

Total points possible – 150

See preliminary information below

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION (addendum 01/04/07)

A. Has the application form been signed by the landowner of the property? If not, the property will not be considered further. (Purpose: This is a voluntary program based on the landowner’s desire to participate.)

B. Is at least 51% of nominated property devoted to agricultural use? If no, the property will not be considered further under this farmland preservation program as it will not be eligible to receive state matching funds. (Purpose: This is a program to help create a long-term business environment for agriculture and to insure the resource base for agricultural production.)

C. Has the local township approved the landowner’s application to the county? If no, the property will not be considered further. Approval of specific parcels would take into account the desire of a township to participate in the county program and consistency with the local master plan. (Purpose: Allows local input into the process much like the current state process.)

D. Is the property slated for commercial or industrial use (or is within the designated urban services district) in the County’s Comprehensive Development Plan? If yes, the property will not be considered further. (Purpose: The program is not to restrict planned economic development and insures that areas planned for economic development by the community will be available. Additional considerations taken into account in the scoring system.)

E. Are agriculture activities a permitted use on the parcel under current zoning? If no, the property will not be considered further. (Purpose: If the parcel is zoning strictly for residential or non-agricultural uses, then protection for agricultural purposes would not make sense.)

F. Does the landowner control all rights associated with the property, such as minerals rights? If no, are the owners of the mineral rights willing to sign a subordination agreement? If yes, are the mineral rights presently leased out?

G. Does the property have an approved conservation plan implemented by the landowner and USDA-NRCS? If no, the property will not be considered further. (Purpose: It is critical property have an approved conservation plan with USDA-NRCS to ensure stewardship well into perpetuity. Both State and Federal Grant Programs require approved conservation plans.)

(Purpose: It is important that the ownership and use of mineral rights be subordinate to the agricultural conservation easement. Mineral extraction is allowed provided that the use of the land for agriculture is not negatively impacted (e.g. surface mining would not be acceptable).)

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

RESOLUTION TO SET POLICY FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS

RESOLUTION #07-007

WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act (act 206 of 1893) governs procedures for the collection of delinquent property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer is presenting this resolution in continuance of prior policy of the county; and

WHEREAS, the minimal fiscal impact is currently budgeted; and

WHEREAS, Section 211.59(3) specifically states that for taxes levied after December 31, 1998, a county board of commissioners, by resolution, may provide all of the following for taxes paid before May 1 in the first year of delinquency for the homestead property of a senior citizen, paraplegic, hemiplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceman, eligible veteran, eligible widow, totally and permanently disabled person, or blind person, as those persons are defined in chapter 9 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.501 to 206.532, if a claim is made before February 15 for the credit provided by chapter 9 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.501 to 206.532, if that claimant presents a copy of the form filed for that credit to the county treasurer, and if that claimant has not received the credit before March 1:

(a) Any interest, fee, or penalty in excess of the interest, fee, or penalty that would have been added if the tax had been paid before February 15 is waived.

(b) Interest paid under subsection (1) or section 89(1)(a) is waived unless the interest is pledged to the repayment of delinquent tax revolving fund notes or payable to the county delinquent tax revolving fund, in which case the interest shall be refunded from the general fund of the county.

WHEREAS, the utilization of Section 211.59(3), is in the public interest.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to use the provisions of Section 211.59(3) for 2007 and 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to all local taxing authorities in Ingham County.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANT

RESOLUTION #07-008

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer assumed the responsibility for Public Act 123 of 1999, the Delinquent Property Tax Foreclosure Act; and

WHEREAS, the foreclosure process provides for full cost recovery for the program including staff, legal, contract services, and supplies; and

WHEREAS, temporary staff is desirable to carry out the duties, with the costs of such staff to be paid from the funds generated by this activity; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has determined the necessity for a temporary foreclosure prevention position to assist in the requirements of PA 123, under the Treasurer’s supervision, to be effective February 1, 2007.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the continuation of a temporary foreclosure prevention position effective February 1, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding from the Delinquent Tax Fund, or other appropriate source as determined by the Controller, is authorized as necessary to cover the costs of this position to be repaid from the proceeds of the delinquent property tax foreclosure process.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments and position allocation list amendments in the Treasurer’s 2007 budget, at a total amount not to exceed $15,000.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FUNDING REQUEST OF THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION #07-009

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 which, among other things, has for its purpose the assembly and clearance of title to tax reverted property in a coordinated manner; and

WHEREAS, the Act allows a foreclosing governmental unit, such as the Ingham County Treasurer, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority providing for the exercise of the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of an authority under the Act, and for the creation of a County Land Bank Fast Track Authority (the “Authority”) to exercise those functions; and

WHEREAS, there exist in Michigan and Ingham County a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy and it is in the best interest of the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government to strategically manage tax reverted and other property to foster the development of that property and to promote economic growth in the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and local units of government; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer, with Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ approval, has entered into such an intergovernmental agreement under the Act; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has appointed a Board of Directors consisting of five members, including the Ingham County Treasurer (ex-officio) as Chairperson of the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors adopted a 2007 budget resolution for operations and activities which includes an administrative appropriation from the Ingham County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the request of an appropriation from the Ingham County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund in the amount of $50,000 as ongoing funding for the Land Bank.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is requested to work with the Authority Chairperson to carry out this funding.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THREE ADOLESCENT HEALTH – CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION

RESOLUTION #07-010

WHEREAS, Ingham County operates three adolescent health programs that are supported by State grants which expired September 30, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the State has awarded grants for 2006-2007 and will use the Michigan Primary Care Association as the fiduciary agent for the contracts; and

WHEREAS, the funds from these three grants are included in the Health Department’s 2007 adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the grant agreements.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association for a School-Based Health Center Grant – Non-Clinical Model, for services to be delivered through the Willow Plaza Community Health Center, totaling $85,000 in State funds for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association for a School-Based Health Center Grant – Community-Based Clinical Model totaling $225,000 in State funds for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, for services to be delivered through the Willow Plaza Community Health Center.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association for a School Based Health Center Grant – Community-Based Clinical Model totaling $175,000 in State funds for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, for services to be delivered through the Otto Community Health Center.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly wage for Peer Educators shall increase from $9.00 to $9.25 effective January 1, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the three grant agreements after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 1/22/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE MARCH OF DIMES FOR THE BABY YOURSELF SMOKING CESSATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #07-011

WHEREAS, “The Baby Yourself Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women Program” will increase smoking cessation services available to pregnant women who smoke; and

WHEREAS, the project will capitalize on the high motivation of pregnant women to protect their health and that of their babies by providing individualized interventions based on the “stages of change” trans-theoretical model to help them stop smoking; and

WHEREAS, the primary beneficiaries of the project will be low-income pregnant women who smoke and who receive services in the Ingham County Health Department’s clinics.

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the grant award and authorize the budget amendment to implement the initiative.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts a grant from the March of Dimes, intended to implement the “Baby Yourself Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women Program”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant award is $25,000 and that the period of the award is January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 budget to recognize the $25,000 award and related expense budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to execute any subcontracts necessary to implement the grant initiative, utilizing standard County processes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant award documents and any subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 1/22/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 2006/07 BUDGET

RESOLUTION #07-012

WHEREAS, the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Lansing School District, and Ingham County Department of Human Services (DHS) collaborated to develop a proposal to serve eligible children in the Lansing School District through the Ingham County Helping Kids Achieve Program; and

WHEREAS, this program was introduced in FY 2004/05 and the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties has the funds to continue the program within their existing budget and are now proposing to shift the funds to a more comprehensive Impact/Ingham County System of Care treatment program; and

WHEREAS, the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties along with the Ingham County Department of Human Services have entered into an Agreement in order to implement the values articulated through Impact/Ingham County System of Care, which will coordinate cross-system funding and create a locus of accountability to shift from residential and inpatient services to home and community-based services; and

WHEREAS, this program is consistent with Ingham County’s identified priority to have model programs and facilities for at-risk and adjudicated youth and will provide community-based treatment, prevention services, provision of family advocates and support providers, strengthening youth involvement, cultural competency of staff, community-based treatment for youth with less intensive needs, and other components of funding; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Department of Human Services is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to transfer funds within their existing Child Care Fund 2006/07 budget to fund the Impact/Ingham County System of Care program which will allow them to purchase services from community-based program providers; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Department of Human Services indicates that the budget transfers are a re-allocation of existing Child Care Funds and the total amount transferred reflects General Fund dollars (through the County’s appropriation to Community Mental Health) matched (50/50) with State Child Care funds.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a budget reduction from $303,175 to $133,396 within the Ingham County Department of Human Services 2006/2007 Child Care Fund Budget and to transfer the funds from the Helping Kids to Achieve Program to the Impact/Ingham County System of Care program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 50% match to the State Child Care Fund will be provided entirely from Community Mental Health, and matching funds provided by the Lansing School District are eliminated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to make the necessary budgetary transfers within the 2006/2007 Child Care Fund budget.

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

HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 1/22/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF A COURT RECORDER POSITION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT – GENERAL TRIAL DIVISION

RESOLUTION #07-013

WHEREAS, a Court Recorder position was created in the Circuit Court – General Trial Division as part of the 2007 budget process; and

WHEREAS, the cost of this position was projected and budgeted at a pay grade of UAW/E; and

WHEREAS, since the adoption of the 2007 Budget, the Human Resources Department has determined that this position should be classified at a pay grade of UAW/G; and

WHEREAS, the 2007 cost for this change will be $4,469; and

WHEREAS, the UAW union supports this change in classification.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the reclassification of a Court Recorder, position number 130063, from a pay grade of UAW/E to a pay grade of UAW/G.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in order to cover the cost of this change, the Circuit Court – General Trial Division’s 2007 Attrition Management target will be increased from $54,810 to $59,279.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary adjustments to the Circuit Court’s 2007 Budget.

JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/11/07

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE STAFFING IN THE

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

RESOLUTION #07-014

WHEREAS, a new part-time Clerk position was created in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as part of the 2007 budget process; and

WHEREAS, since that time the Prosecutor has determined that the funds for the new part-time position would best be utilized to increase an existing part-time Warrant Clerk position to full-time; and

WHEREAS, increasing the part-time position to full-time will cost less than the amount budgeted for the new part-time position; and

WHEREAS, the proposed reorganization has been reviewed and is supported by the Human Resources Department.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the elimination of a part-time Clerk position (UAW/D), position number 229116.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current part-time Warrant Clerk position (UAW/F), position number 229044, be increased from part-time to full-time effective upon passage of this resolution.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/11/07

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Nolan, Severino, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/16/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONTINUE A CONTRACT FOR

STAFF CONSULTANT SERVICES IN 2007

RESOLUTION #07-015

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized funds in the FY 2007 budget to continue a contract for staff consultant services; and

WHEREAS, Career Quest will be the contractor in 2007 for these staff consultant services; and

WHEREAS, the current Career Quest contract authorizes services through December 31, 2006.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve entering into a contract with Career Quest for staff consultant services for the Community Corrections Advisory Board from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract funds will come from the Community Corrections Advisory Board 2007 Budget at a cost not to exceed $57,866.

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

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/11/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH

TOTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR FY 2006-2007

RESOLUTION #07-016

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 State of Michigan Department of Corrections - Office of Community Corrections, 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, the State did not fund the Community Service Program for 2006-2007 and held $43,000 in abeyance pending submission and approval of a new program proposal; and

WHEREAS, the Community Corrections Advisory Board submitted a proposal for a Day Reporting Program that reconfigured the Day Programming Program provided by Total Health Education, Inc. that was originally approved by the State for FY 2006-2007 in the amount of $35,000; and

WHEREAS, the State approved the new Day Reporting Program plan description and awarded a pro-rated amount of $32,250 for the services for a total of $67,250; and

WHEREAS, Total Health Education was reimbursed $4,135 through a FY 2005-2006 subcontract extension for program services provided October 1, 2006 through October 10, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Total Health Education, Inc. is willing and able to provide the new Day Reporting Program services.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into an agreement with Total Health Education, Inc. for the actual cost of Day Reporting Program services not to exceed $63,115 for the time period of December 20, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

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: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/11/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES FOR A REVIEW OF JAIL MEDICAL EXPENSES

RESOLUTION #07-017

WHEREAS, jail medical expenses have risen significantly over the past two years; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Health Management Associates (HMA) to conduct a review of jail medical expenses for Ingham County in order to determine if opportunity exists to control these costs; and

WHEREAS, HMA has completed their initial review and additional work needs to be completed to adequately finalize the review; and

WHEREAS, the Interim Controller is recommending that HMA be utilized to do the additional review at an additional cost not to exceed $22,310.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the contract with Health Management Associates for this purpose at a total cost not to exceed $33,460.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to transfer up to $22,310 from the Contingency Account to the Controller’s Budget for this purpose.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract amendments as recommended by the Controller and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/11/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/17/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-018

WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Community Health Center Board due to the expiration of terms; and

WHEREAS, the Community Health Center Board has recommended that the current members requesting reappointment be reappointed.

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

Anne Smiley, 423 W. Grand River, Lansing, 48906

Lonnie Johnson, 4725 Mohican Lane, Okemos, 48864

Patricia Farrell, 6098 Longview, East Lansing, 48823

to the Community Health Center Board to terms expiring December 31, 2008.

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

Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 1/22/0

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:

Chairperson Thomas requested approval of the following appointments:

Reappoint Michael McDonald and Dennis Propst to the Parks Commission and reappoint Commissioner Holman as the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission representative.

Appoint Macy Shriner to the Women’s Commission.

Appoint Margaret Bosenberry Capital Area District Library Board.

Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner De Leon to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Holman, Nolan, Schafer and Weatherwax-Grant.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Dougan reminded everyone of the 10^th Annual Holt Schools Business Alliance Vegas-night Fundraiser on Saturday, February 10th at the Holiday Inn South.

Commissioner Grebner took a few minutes to reminisce about former Commissioner Grady Porter.

Commissioner Copedge also spoke on the passing of Grady Porter.

Commissioner Copedge announced that the Special Law Enforcement Committee meeting that had been scheduled for Thursday, January 25th has been canceled.

CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:

No claims were submitted for approval.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54.

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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK

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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk