of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
February 27, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
The February 27, 2007 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:31 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Doug Williams and Scott Shattuck, from the Mason America Legion post, 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 Nolan to approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Bahar-Cook indicated that there would be a substitute resolution for Agenda Item 14. This was accepted by the Chair, without objection from the body.
Commissioner Hertel requested the addition of a late resolution making appointments to the Community Mental Health Authority. This was accepted by the Chair, without objection from the body and added as Agenda Item 15.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from
the Department of Treasury revoking the Personal Property Component of the
Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate issued to GT
Letter from
the Department of Treasury revoking the Real and Personal Property Component of
the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate Issued to GT
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 the Department of Human Services, announcing approval of the 2006-07 Child Care Fund expenditures in the amount of $6,816,666.50. Referred the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from
the
Letter from
the
Letter from Dynamic Environmental
Associates, Inc. regarding American Tower Corporation’s proposal to modify
existing telecommunications tower facility in
Resolution from
Letter from Fraser, Trebilcock,
Davis and Dunlap, P.C. regarding soil erosion permit for
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Doug Carr, from Haslett, addressed the Board on behalf of the Greater Lansing Home Builders Association. He invited the Commissioners to attend the upcoming Spring Home and Garden Show.
Pam Seavers, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Michigan Capital Council, addressed the Board to express the Council’s thanks for all the services provided by the County as well as the grant for the “OK to be You” program.
PRESENTATION FROM AMERICAN LEGION
Doug Williams and Scott Shattuck, Mason American Legion Post, updated the Board members on the Legion’s efforts to get the Veteran’s Memorial in front of the Courthouse on the nation’s Historical Register and their plans to erect a monument to the 300 Ingham County Civil War veterans.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino,
supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all
items except Agenda Item 7. Motion
carried 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
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
TO PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
RESOLUTION #07-035
WHEREAS, the retirement of Ms.
Phyllis Lehman, Tri-County Office on
Aging Human Resources Director, provided an opportunity to review and evaluate
the organizational personnel functions; and
WHEREAS, Tri-County Office on
Aging recognized the desirability of utilizing the existing Human Resources
knowledge and expertise, and entered service delivery feasibility discussions
with Ingham County Human Resources to provided the required services; and
WHEREAS, Tri-County Office on
Aging is interested in contracting with the Ingham County Human Resources
Department to provide the required services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract to be prepared
for the Ingham County Human Resources Department to provide the Tri-County
Office on Aging with Human Resources services from March 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2007, to be renewed automatically each year on an annual basis
thereafter as long as the two entities agree to maintain the contractual
services and that a report is submitted to the County Services Committee
annually regarding the status of the contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a
contractual part-time .50 FTE Employment Specialist M-7 will be created and
funded through the Tri-County Office on Aging contract to assist the Human
Resources Department to perform these Human Resources services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
2007 contract period for personnel, supplies, one-time furniture, phone,
personal computer expenses will not exceed $34,073 with the subsequent costs to
be adjusted annually during the budget process.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Board Chairperson and the
Nays: None
Absent:
De
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan
Nays: None
Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved
2/21/07
Moved by Commissioner De Leon,
supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution.
Commissioner Dougan disclosed that
he is a member of the TCOA Board of Directors and has also voted on this issue
as a member of the Board.
Commissioner Schor disclosed that
is also a member of the TCOA Board of Directors, but did not vote on this issue
as a member of the Board.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook disclosed
that she is also a member of the TCOA Board of Directors.
Motion to adopt the
resolution carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION
CLARIFYING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAIR BOARD AND THE FAIR MANAGER
RESOLUTION #07-036
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the Fair plays an important role in the community and the County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has appointed a Fair Board to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Commissioners on the operation of the Ingham County Fair and Fairgrounds with the roles and responsibilities of the Ingham County Fair Board contained within the By-Laws adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the roles and responsibilities of the Fair Manager are also included in the By-Laws and in the Fair Manager job description; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Manager position is currently vacant, providing an opportunity to re-establish the roles and responsibilities of both the Fair Board and Fair Manager.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints members of the Ingham County Fair Board in an advisory capacity to Board of Commissioners on the operation of a County resource, the Ingham County Fair and Fairgrounds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Fair Board shall recommend appointment of the Fair Manager to the County Services Committee, which in turn will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for appointment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Fair Board establishes policies and procedures for the Ingham County Fair and Fairgrounds at the recommendation of the Fair Manager.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Controller/Administrator shall have day-to-day supervisory responsibility over the Fair Manager, and the Fair Manager is responsible for the implementation of Fair policies and procedures as passed by the Fair Board, and supervision of staff and the day-to-day operation of the Ingham County Fairgrounds within the framework of established Ingham County policies regarding procurement, personnel, and budget, as well as other duties as outlined in Article II, Section VII of the Fair Board Bylaws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Fair Board or their designated representative will provide quarterly reports to the County Services Committee of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners effective upon the passage of this resolution.
Nays: None
Absent:
De
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced
by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
2007 AGREEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY
RESOLUTION #07-037
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United
Way has operated a seven digit information and referral number since September
1, 2004 known as the “Capital Area Human Services Connection” – a place to give
help and get help to serve County residents; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United
Way is proposing to migrate to a full service 2-1-1 system known as the Central
Michigan 2-1-1 effective March 27, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United
Way has received an appropriation from Ingham County to partially fund the
Capital Area United Way for the Central Michigan 2-1-1 Project in the
2007 budget; and
WHEREAS, Capital Area United Way
has fulfilled the requirements of Resolution #05-351 by providing a final
viable plan and budget for the provision of 2-1-1 services to County residents.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves entering into a
contract for up to $25,000 with the Capital Area United Way for the Central Michigan 2-1-1 Project, for the
period of January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007 for services to Ingham
County residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Controller is authorized to re-appropriate up to $12,000 for 2-1-1 phone
switches for this purpose as authorized by Resolution #05-351.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Board Chairperson and the
HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 2/26/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan
Nays: None
Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved
2/21/07
Adopted as part of the consent
agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human
Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE 2006-2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING
AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #07-038
WHEREAS, the responsibility for
protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and
County governments in
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department
of Community Health (MDCH) and Ingham County have historically entered into
contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting
the public health; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH and Ingham
County have entered into a 2006-2007 Agreement for the delivery of public
health services under the Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting
(CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding
relationships, authorized by Resolution #06-227 and amended by Resolution #06-330;
and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has proposed a
second amendment to the 2006-2007 CPBC Agreement to adjust some grant funding
levels and to make other changes; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has
recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Amendment #2 to the 2006-2007
Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
amendment shall: 1) Add/revise information in Attachment III – Program Specific
Assurances and Requirements; and 2) Revise information in Attachment I – Annual
Budget Instructions and incorporate Attachment I – Annual Budget, Attachment II
– Output Measures and Attachment IV – Funding/Reimbursement Matrix for the
Local Public Health Operations (LPHO) and categorical budget detail, output
measures and performance reimbursement criteria.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
net adjustment in state/federal funding shall be an increase of $2,917 from $4,542,303
to $4,545,220 and that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health
Department’s 2007 Budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the
HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 2/26/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan
Nays: None
Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved
2/21/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was
introduced by the Human Services,
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REORGANIZATION
WITHIN THE BUREAU OF HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION #07-039
WHEREAS, the Health Department has reorganized within the Bureau of Health Plan Management and the duties and responsibilities of several staff members have changed; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has reviewed the revised duties and responsibilities of six positions within the Bureau and has recommended that the job descriptions of all positions be updated and that three positions be reclassified; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners implement the reorganization, including the reclassification of three positions, and has advised that the cost can be covered by the existing budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a reorganization within the Bureau of Health Plan Management.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Health Department and the Human Resources Department will collaborate to update the job description of the six positions affected by the reorganization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following positions will be reclassified effective February 3, 2007:
Health Information Systems Coordinator (Position # 601061) from ICEA PRO 08
to ICEA PRO 09.
Claims Management Coordinator (Position # 601066) from ICEA PRO 06 to
ICEA PRO 08.
Provider Relations Coordinator (Position # 601067) from ICEA PRO 06 to
ICEA PRO 07.
HUMAN SERVICES: Human Services will meet 2/26/07
Nays: None
Absent:
De
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan
Nays: None
Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved
2/21/07
Adopted as part of the consent
agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING MATTHEW BIERWAGEN
RESOLUTION #07-040
WHEREAS, Matthew Bierwagen is currently a senior at DeWitt High School where he has earned academic and attendance awards, and has also been taking CADD classes through Eaton Intermediate School District’s program at Lansing Community College; and
WHEREAS, Matthew plans on pursuing an Associates Degree in CADD at Lansing Community College and upon completion, a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design and Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Matthew has also participated in the past three annual CROP walks, helped with the Cooley Garden Spring Flower sale with Troop 411, assisted the Lansing Chapter of the American Legion with the setting of flags on Veteran’s gravesites at Mount Hope Cemetery, as well as many other community service projects; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Bierwagen began serving as a Boy Scout in 1995 at Lansing’s Lewton Elementary School where he earned his Arrow of Light, then in 2000 he joined Troop 411, chartered by Christ United Methodist Church in Lansing; 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 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and
WHEREAS, Matthew’s service project consisted of building and installing Wood Duck boxes at Fenner Nature Center, where the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will be monitoring the use of the boxes by the Wood Duck population; and
WHEREAS, with 23 merit badges, Matthew has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Matthew Bierwagen for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays:
None Absent:
None Approved 2/15/07
Adopted as part of the consent
agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DONALD REISIG
RESOLUTION #07-041
WHEREAS, Donald Reisig began his tenure with Ingham County as Interim Friend of the Court from February 14, 2000 until July 14, 2000; and
WHEREAS, he again joined the ranks of the Ingham County Friend of the Court as Deputy Court Administrator on April 2, 2001; and
WHEREAS, he provided excellent leadership not only to the Friend of the Court but for the Juvenile Division as well; and
WHEREAS, he provided this leadership during the time of many Judicial changes necessitating staff adjustment and training; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in the almost flawless move from the Grady Porter Building to the Jackson National Life Building and the subsequent return back to the Grady Porter Building; and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court converted to the State mandated CSES system in 2001 and later to the MiCSES system, with Don’s guidance both conversions were extremely successful; and
WHEREAS, Don’s unique leadership style and personality will always be remembered by anyone who has worked with him; and
WHEREAS, Don exemplifies the best in public service through his caring commitment to his responsibilities and duties; and through his desire to improve the systems, programs, and people involved in the Friend of the Court and Judicial systems.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Donald Reisig for his many
years of dedicated service to the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays:
None Absent:
None Approved 2/15/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced
by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING
COMMUNITY COALITION FOR YOUTH TO FUNCTION AS A TASK FORCE TO HELP FACILITATE
THE PLANNING OF THE “CONTINUUM OF CARE” FACILITY
RESOLUTION #07-042
WHEREAS, the voters of Ingham County approved and later renewed the Juvenile Justice Millage for the purpose of increasing Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of the Millage, the Judiciary Committee of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, proceeded to evaluate and choose juvenile justice system enhancements and allocate Juvenile Justice millage funds as was appropriate with regard to the millage language; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution to support the Community Coalition for Youth “Continuum of Care” Community-Wide Model for Preventing and Treating Delinquency and affirms its acceptance of working within the community-wide framework, offering a “Continuum of Care” for Ingham County youth; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has
adopted a resolution to appoint the Community Coalition for Youth as an advisory board to Ingham
County regarding the prevention and treatment of delinquency; and
WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee, the Ingham County Circuit Court, the Ingham County Power of We Consortium and the Community Coalition for Youth have worked as partners in the planning process for juvenile justice system improvements including a “Continuum of Care” Facility as recommended by the Chinn Report.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the Community Coalition for Youth to function
as a Task Force to help facilitate the planning of the “Continuum of
Care” Facility to work with the Circuit Court and various Community
Partners to identify both
the amount of space needed and the details of the programming to be provided by
the various community partners at the “Continuum of Care” Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as
the Task Force works with the Circuit Court and various Community Partners on the amount of space needed and
the details of the programming to be provided by the various community partners
at the “Continuum of Care” Facility, it should do so within the context of the
budget limitations of the Juvenile Justice Millage/Child Care Funds available
for this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this
Task Force Report on the “Continuum
of Care” Facility should be completed by the April 26, 2007 Judiciary Committee
meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners remains committed to partnering with the Ingham County Circuit Court, the Ingham County Power of We Consortium and the Community Coalition for Youth in developing a progressive juvenile justice system that will result in improving the lives of juveniles in our County.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays:
None Absent:
None Approved 2/15/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced
by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF
COUNTY GRANT EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH
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 has approved annual Applications for
State of Michigan Community Corrections Act Funds from FY1991-1992 through FY2006-2007;
and
WHEREAS,
the County approved entering into Agreements from FY 1991-1992 through FY 2005-2006
with the State for CCAB Plans and Services funds which included funding for the
Community Service program; and
WHEREAS,
equipment itemized in the Inventory List was purchased with State of Michigan
Community Corrections Act funds for the operation of the Community Service
program by the Cristo Rey Community Center; and
WHEREAS,
the State discontinued funding for the Community Service program for FY 2006-2007
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS,
the Cristo Rey Community Center has requested that they be allowed to continue
to use this equipment for activities and programming provided through the
Community Center that benefits Ingham County citizens; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Michigan has provided a written statement indicating that they
have no interest in the return of the equipment and that it should be disposed
of pursuant to County policy; and
WHEREAS,
the County has determined that the best use of the equipment will be to allow
the
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
exception to the Disposition of Grant Equipment policy and authorizes a
contract to be prepared for the Cristo Rey Community Center for the time period
of October 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007, to be renewed automatically each
year thereafter, as long as the equipment itemized in the Inventory List is
being used for Cristo Rey Community Center activities and programming that
benefit Ingham County citizens.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract will require the that Cristo Rey Community
Center be responsible for all costs associated with the maintenance, repair,
replacement and support for all the equipment that they receive through this
contract.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract will provide the County with the first
right of refusal of any equipment at such time as it ceases to be used for the
benefit of
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract will require the Cristo Rey Community
Center to be responsible for the disposal or distribution of any equipment
that, after being given first right of refusal, the County does not want
returned.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners and the
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, Holman, Schafer
Nays: None
Absent:
De
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Hertel, Soule, Dougan
Nays: None
Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved
2/21/07
Adopted as part of the consent
agenda.
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #07-044
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Community Mental Health Authority due to the expiration of terms; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has reviewed applications of those interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointments:
Patrick St. George, 511 Carey, Lansing, 48915
is reappointed to the Community Mental Health Authority to a term expiring March 31, 2010; and
Lisa Dedden-Cooper,
is appointed to the Community Mental Health Authority to a term expiring March 31, 2010.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Tennis, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved
2/26/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner De
Commissioner De
Commissioner Hertel announced that the Human Services Committee meeting that had been scheduled for Monday, March 5 has been cancelled.
Commissioner Copedge congratulated UAW Locals 602 and 652 on their very successful black history program. He also congratulated all the area wrestlers that went to the Regionals.
Commissioner Schafer thanked the Board on behalf of Richard Smith and Todd Carlisle, who attended the February 13 meeting, for making them feel welcome.
Commissioner Dougan announced
that he and Commissioner Tennis had attended the 7th Graduation for
the
Commissioner Dougan also
congratulated Commissioner Copedge’s son, Dulles, on receiving a football
scholarship to
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant recognized Donald Reisig for his service to the County over the years and wished him well in his retirement.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant,
supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by
the
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk