Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
May 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
The May 8, 2007 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:38 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Matthew Myers, Controller/Administrator, 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 Schor to approve the Minutes of the April 24, 2007 meeting, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas announced that there would be substitutes for agenda item 9 – Resolution Authorizing the Creation of a Potter Park Zoo Board and agenda item no. 10 – Resolution Authorizing an Interim Potter Park and Potter Park Zoo Budget.
Chairperson Thomas also announced the addition of a late personal resolution from Commissioner Copedge – Resolution Honoring the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack & Jill, Inc., to be added as agenda item no. 18.
All were accepted without objection.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Scott D. Basel tendering his resignation from the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Human Services forwarding the Child Care Fund Review Report. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission – FY 2005/2006 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from William Matt, tendering his resignation from the Ingham County Parks Commission. Accepted, with regrets, and placed on file.
Notice of Public Hearing from Delhi Township regarding an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by Orchid Stealth Orthopedic Solutions. Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leonard Provencher, Haslett, addressed the Board regarding the notice he received from the Treasurer’s office about licensing his dogs. Mr. Provencher reported that both of his dogs are licensed and he found the notice to be intimidating, offensive and a waste of taxpayer dollars.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, at their substitutes, except agenda items 9 and 11. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #07-098
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Equal Opportunity Committee; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee has interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Linda Walker-Cole, 3801 Stillwell Avenue, Lansing, 48911
to a term on the Equal Opportunity Committee expiring September 30, 2007.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000
RESOLUTION #07-099
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission has applied for Community Development Block Grant funding on behalf of Ingham County from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority has granted Ingham County $300,000 for homeowner rehabilitation in Ingham County excluding the cities of Lansing and East Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission through its Resolution No. 2007-04-01 has recommended that the grant be accepted.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the Community Development Block Grant of $300,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, on behalf of the Ingham County Housing Commission, to utilize the funds as designated in the grant agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,900
RESOLUTION #07-100
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission has applied for Community Development Block Grant funding on behalf of Ingham County from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority has granted Ingham County $243,900 for rental rehabilitation in the City of Mason; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission through its Resolution No. 2007-04-02 has recommended that the grant be accepted.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the Community Development Block Grant of $243,900 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, on behalf of the Ingham County Housing Commission, to utilize the funds as designated in the grant agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH
MATA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
FOR COUNTY-WIDE CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
RESOLUTION #07-101
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to approve the replacement and repair of deteriorated sidewalks, doorways, and sidewalks along curbs to maintain safety and overall appearance of County Facilities; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project were approved within the 2006 Capital Improvement Plan and has been carried over to the 2007 Capital Improvement Plan in order to complete this project; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for County-wide concrete replacement and repairs, areas of repair include but are not limited to: Mason Courthouse, 55th District Court, Hilliard Building, Human Services Facility, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, Grady Porter Building, and the Mason Annex; and
WHEREAS, after review of said bids, it is the recommendation of both the Purchasing and Facilities Department to award a contract to Mata Brothers Construction who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, cost for repairs will be based on square footage price as follows:
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5” Sidewalk |
@ $4.35 per sq. ft. |
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5” Sidewalk along curb |
@ $4.45 per sq. ft. |
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Doorway pour |
@ $5.50 per sq. ft. |
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Curb |
@ $16.00 per linear ft. |
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6” Sidewalk |
@ $4.75 per sq. ft. |
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Prices quoted shall include all costs for demolition and disposal. |
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WHEREAS, total square footage will be determined by the County with total costs not to exceed $39,000, contractor is required to pay prevailing wage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Mata Brothers Construction, 3009 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49202 to perform County-wide concrete repairs for a total cost not to exceed $39,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AON CONSULTING WORLDWIDE TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH COALITION
RESOLUTION #07-102
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Coalition comprised of representatives from management and bargaining units of Ingham County, Ingham County Road Commission, Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Tri-County Office on Aging, and the Capitol Area District Library has been in existence for ten years; and
WHEREAS, the Health Coalition required an outside resource to gather, process and analyze the data from all organizations and provide information needed to allow the Coalition to make the best decisions possible; and
WHEREAS, these services have been offered by Health Management Associates over the life of the Coalition, and the members of the Coalition desired to determine the costs and services provided were optimized; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was issued through the Ingham County Purchasing Department and five responses were received; and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Coalition reviewed all the submissions and invited two organizations to make presentations to the Coalition as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition unanimously chose AON Consulting Worldwide; and
WHEREAS, references provided by AON and other sources were positive.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with AON Worldwide Consulting for a three-year period beginning June 1, 2007, to provide consulting services to the Ingham County Health Coalition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this agreement may be renewed annually thereafter, until directed by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A POTTER PARK ZOO BOARD
RESOLUTION #07-103
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2007, the operation of Potter Park Zoo will be transferred from the City of Lansing to the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to create a Potter Park Zoo Board as an advisory board to the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is up to the Board of Commissioners to determine the structure of the Potter Park Zoo Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby creates a Potter Park Zoo Board, said Board will be responsible for reviewing Zoo operations, providing advice and recommendations to the County Parks and Recreation Commission, and other interested parties, including preparation of annual operations and capital improvements budgets, and the development of Zoo policies and procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Zoo Board consists of eleven members with the following representation:
a. Eight representatives from Ingham County, selected by the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners;
b. Two representatives from the City of Lansing, to be selected by the City of Lansing;
c. One representative from the Potter Park Zoological Society; and
d. At least one ex-officio representative from other governmental entities interested in financially
supporting the Zoo, provided that such entities adopt a resolution of intent to place a Zoo millage
on their ballot. In the event the millage fails, said representative shall be removed from the Zoo
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Potter Park Zoo Board selected by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will be appointed to 3-year staggered terms expiring on December 31, with the initial first three terms expiring December 31, 2008, the next three terms expiring on December 31, 2009 and the final two terms expiring on December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Commissioners who are appointed shall have their terms immediately expire if they are no longer Commissioners and replacements for the expired terms shall be made by the Board.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: DeLeon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook offered the following friendly amendment: in the first “be it further resolved” paragraph, in item “a” change seven to eight and in item “c” change three to two. And in the second to last “be it further resolved” paragraph change to read “the members of the Ingham County Zoo Board selected by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will be appointed to 3-year staggered terms expiring on December 31, with the first three initial terms expiring on December 31, 2008, the next three terms expiring on December 31, 2009 and the final two to expire on December 31, 2010. Commissioner Soule supported the amendment, which was accepted by the body as a friendly amendment.
The motion to adopt the resolution carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERIM 2007 POTTER PARK AND
POTTER PARK ZOO BUDGET
RESOLUTION #07-104
WHEREAS, the electorate of Ingham County overwhelmingly approved a millage proposal in November of 2006 to fund the operation and improvement of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has entered into an agreement with the City of Lansing for the lease and operation of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Public Act 621 of 1978, requires that each local unit of government adopt a balanced budget for all required funds; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within the various funds and authorize expenditures in accordance with the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution #90-274, as amended by Resolution #94-93 and #04-253.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all purchases made with funds appropriated in this budget shall be made in conformance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual, as adopted and amended by the Board, and that these budgeted funds are appropriated contingent upon compliance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign agreements, contracts, and/or other documents related to county appropriations which are contained in the adopted budget, subject to review by the County Attorney as to form and to certification by the Controller that 1) the total amount of revenues and expenditures and the net obligation to the County is not greater than that is budgeted; and 2) there is no change in employee status and no additional employees other than as authorized in the adopted budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are authorized to be spent prior to July 1st, 2007 in accordance with all appropriate County Policies and Procedures from the Zoo Millage Fund:
726010 Supplies $5,000
734000 Non-capital Equipment $12,700
740000 Maintenance Supplies $26,000
743000 Other Supplies $4,616
745000 Uniforms $2,176
802000 Consultants $10,000
818000 Contractual Services $13,000
979000 Technology & Phones $129,975
978000 Equipment $32,600
Contingency $30,000
TOTAL $266,067
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: DeLeon, Tennis, Copedge, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Nolan Approved 5/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AREAS OF PRIORITY EMPHASIS GUIDING 2008 ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET PROCESS
RESOLUTION #07-105
WHEREAS, Ingham County government is committed to assuring the provision of services most important to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County services are focused on these long term objectives:
*Enhancing access to county records
*Providing suitable roads and drains
*Supporting recreational opportunities
*Fostering economic well being
*Promoting environmental protection and smart growth
*Preventing and controlling disease
*Assuring accessible health care
*Assisting in meeting basic needs
*Fostering appropriate youth development
*Enhancing public safety
*Assuring judicial processing
*Providing appropriate sanctions for adult offenders
*Providing appropriate treatment and sanctions for at-risk juveniles; and
WHEREAS, these services are to be delivered in a manner which emphasizes:
* An educated and participating citizenry
* An ongoing capacity for intergovernmental collaboration
* A quality workforce
* Cost-effective delivery of county services
* Maximum use of technology; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has assessed information provided by county staff and departments, offices and the courts related to issues and concerns which are important for the County to consider addressing in 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has identified certain areas of priority emphasis to guide the development of the 2008 Budget and activities of county staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the following areas of priority emphasis to be utilized by the Controller’s Office and the county offices, departments, agencies, and courts in developing proposed activities and budgets for 2008:
1. To the extent necessary and appropriate, services currently provided by county government in support of all its long term objectives should be continued in 2008, with ongoing evaluation to identify possible overlap and duplication of services and to identify more efficient uses of county funds.
2. Priority consideration should be given to maintaining current efforts with respect to all of the following long term objectives; to considering proposals which enhance their achievement; and to implementing specific identified enhancements:
Assuring Accessible Health Care
Continue to maintain and wherever possible expand access to health care for the uninsured and under-insured, through the Ingham Health Plan and other health plan initiatives and programs. Provide high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services for our county senior citizen and disabled population, including through the Ingham County Medical Care Facility.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan to enable the Ingham Health Plan Corporation, utilizing the Ingham Health Plan and the Ingham County Advantage Program, to provide access to health care for 100% of uninsured county residents no later than 2010.
Supporting Recreational Opportunities
Enhance recreational opportunities throughout Ingham County through implementation of the County Parks Master Plan, focusing on connection of Ingham County Parks by a series of non-motorized pathways.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan which will enable the connection of the County’s major county parks (Lake Lansing, Hawk Island, Hope Soccer, and Burchfield) by means of non-motorized pathways which promote environments that support physical activity for the health and well being of Ingham County residents as well as implementation of measures to improve the operation of Potter Park Zoo.
Providing Appropriate Sanctions for Adult Offenders
Encourage the use of appropriate sanctions for adults in order to foster appropriate behavior and reduce criminal recidivism, and to reduce incidents of jail overcrowding, using strategies such as supporting implementation of the Jail Overcrowding Subcommittee recommendations, develop and use a data tracking system focusing on system volume and trends, supporting appropriate usage of existing probation residential services, and improving information collection, automation, record keeping, and information exchange between departments.
Specific enhancement: Support efforts to increase access to program alternatives available through Community Corrections, utilizing state funds. Consider county financial support to implement the recommendations of the Jail Utilization Coordinating Committee.
Providing Appropriate Treatment and Sanctions for at Risk Juveniles
Continue to implement recommendations resulting from the system‑wide evaluation of programs and placements for delinquent juveniles done by the Center for Criminal Justice Research, and from the development of strategies by the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth, utilizing Child Care Funds and juvenile millage funds to expand the juvenile justice system in a manner that is most appropriate for Ingham County in order to foster appropriate behavior, apply appropriate sanctions, and reduce criminal recidivism.
Specific enhancement: Use Juvenile Justice Millage funds to implement the action plan created in the Chinn Study, including specifically: the creation of a continuum of care facility that will have a comprehensive juvenile assessment component; day treatment/evening reporting program; and center for respite/crisis intervention to support community-based programming that will support the Court’s and County’s goals of treating adjudicated youth locally within Ingham County whenever appropriate, and for these model programs and facilities for at-risk and adjudicated youth to be in place no later than 2008.
Promote Environmental Protection and Smart Growth
Discuss and implement strategies for fostering appropriate land use and protecting natural resources, such as adoption of a wetlands ordinance, creation of a Purchase of Development Rights program, and other strategies being recommended by the Tri‑County Growth Study Project.
Specific enhancement: Promoting initiatives encouraging urban redevelopment and protecting agriculture in rural areas, and consider specific proposals which enhance this objective, such as supporting the activities of the Agricultural Preservation Board, Land Bank Authority, developing a wetlands ordinance, and supporting the resources to monitor the environment for threats and hazards to human health, and implementing recommendations of the Tri-County Growth Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners encourages all departments, offices, and courts to consider these priorities in the development of their budgets and activities for 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to explore alternative funding mechanisms and levels of service for county law enforcement shall continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will work in cooperation with the cities of Lansing and East Lansing to implement the Plante Moran Study to develop recommendations for an action plan to pursue the goal of a consolidated 911 dispatch center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to expand the governance and funding structure of the Capital Region Airport Authority shall continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts of the neighborhood network centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts to prevent environmental hazards to human health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will explore the cost of providing County-wide wireless internet access.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will explore efficiencies through regional cooperation, including exploration of regionalizing the provision of employee health care benefits with Michigan State University and/or neighboring counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Community Agency application process, priority consideration is to be given to proposals which enhance county services in Meeting Basic Needs avoiding duplication in services wherever possible to maximize County resources.
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioner Schafer voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IN THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #07-106
WHEREAS, Ingham County, in cooperation with the City of Lansing/Ingham County Community Coalition for Youth (CCY) has an existing contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for an After School and Summer Programming Grant to provide prevention programs that target youth and families in the city of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, resolution #05-192, authorizing a contract with MDHS, was approved by the Board of Commissioners on July 26, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the original grant period was for the period of July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, an amended contract has been presented by MDHS for the following time periods:
$150,000 for the 2006/07 school year and the summer of 2007, and
$150,000 for the 2007/08 school year and the summer of 2008.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment of an existing contract between Ingham County and the Michigan Department of Human Services, including a revised budget, to implement an After School and Summer program grant for the extended time period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following subcontracts will be developed for the time period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, in the amounts of:
Boy Scouts – Chief Okemos Council, not to exceed $ 3,892.50
Girl Scouts of Michigan, Capital Council, not to exceed $ 4,765.60
Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, not to exceed $41,351.28
Lansing School District, not to exceed $70,103.69
Sub-Total: Subcontracts not to exceed $120,113.07
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller be authorized to amend the 2007 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to account for the MDHS grant and any subcontracts related to the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook, Tennis Approved 4/30/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS DAY
RESOLUTION #07-107
WHEREAS, May 8, 2007, will be the second annual National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day launched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); and
WHEREAS, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is an opportunity for SAMHSA-funded communities, and partner organizations to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families; and
WHEREAS, the three goals of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day are to:
WHEREAS, Impact, Ingham County’s System of Care initiative seeks to transform how children and youth with serious mental health needs, and their families are supported as valuable members of Ingham County by ensuring access to integrated and high quality mental health services, and full participation in the design and implementation of their care; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wishes to recognize the outstanding efforts of all involved with the success of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day including the Youth and Families from Ingham County, Association for Children’s Mental Health, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Capital Area United Way, Child and Family Services - Capital Area, Community Mental Health Authority C-E-I, Cristo Rey Community Center, Highfields, Ingham County Circuit Court/Family Division, Ingham County Department of Human Services, Ingham Intermediate School District, Lansing Police Department, Lansing School District, Lutheran Social Services/Michigan, Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, and St. Vincent Catholic Charities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on the occasions of the 2007 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and “May is Mental Health Month.”
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook, Tennis Approved 4/30/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2007/2008 JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY AGENCY PROCESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTION #07-108
WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002, and renewed in 2006 for the purpose of funding an increase to 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, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #07-084 to continue the Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process from July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008, in the amount of $150,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the attached 2007/2008 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process calendar to establish time lines for the process.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/26/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
JUVENILE JUSTICE 2007/2008 COMMUNITY AGENCY PROCESS CALENDAR
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May 8, 2007 |
The Board of Commissioners adopts the Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process Calendar Resolution.
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May 9, 2007 |
A press release is prepared announcing the availability of Juvenile Justice Community Agency funds and invites community organizations to submit an application. The application deadline is June 1, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
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June 4, 2007 |
The Controller’s Office prepares a summary of the Juvenile Justice Community Agency applicants and forwards the summary to the County Attorney’s Office to ensure that the agency’s proposed purposes are legal under Michigan Law and comply with the intent of the Juvenile Justice Millage.
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June 12, 2007 |
A Juvenile Justice Community Agency notebook is prepared by the Controller’s Office. The notebook includes all agencies who submitted applications for review by the Judiciary Committee. (Notebook is distributed at the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting.)
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June 14, 2007
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The Judiciary Committee reviews the Juvenile Justice Community Agency applications and makes recommendations for funding. Juvenile Justice Community Agency applicants are invited to attend the Judiciary Committee meeting. The Judiciary Committee makes their recommendations by Resolution to the Finance Committee. |
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June 20, 2007 |
The Finance Committee approves the Resolution for Juvenile Justice Community Agency funding to the Board of Commissioners. |
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June 26, 2007 |
The Board of Commissioners authorizes a resolution for the 2007/08 Juvenile Justice Community Agency grant awards.
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June 27, 2007 |
The Juvenile Justice Community Agency applications are sent to the County Attorney’s Office for contract preparation. |
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June 27, 2007 |
Juvenile Justice Community Agencies are notified of the County grant award and informs the agency that a County contract will be forthcoming in July.
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July, 2007 |
Contracts are received from the County Attorney’s Office and mailed to the Juvenile Justice Community Agencies for appropriate signatures. When the contracts are mailed, a request is made to agencies to mail their Certificate of Insurances and a Revised Scope of Services if the grant award is different than the original requested amount.
34% percent of the grant award is sent to the Juvenile Justice Community Agency upon receipt of the agency’s signed contract and the appropriate documentation as listed above.
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December 14, 2007 |
The Juvenile Justice Community Agencies send in their first six-month report to the Controller’s Office and upon review by staff; a check for the second portion of the grant is sent to the agency (33%).
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June 30, 2008 |
The Juvenile Justice Community Agencies send in their second six-month report to the Controller’s Office and upon review by staff; a check for the remaining portion of the grant is sent to the agency (33%).
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January 15, 2009 |
The Juvenile Justice Community Agencies send in their final 2007/08 report to the Controller’s Office. |
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCUIT COURT – FAMILY COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 2006/2007 BUDGET
RESOLUTION #07-109
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division has identified a significant increase in projected expenses in Private Institution Placements and a slight increase in Foster Care, which will result in a deficit in the Juvenile Division Private Institution Placement and Foster Care budget line items; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division has identified the Private Institution Highfields StART Program line item as one which will result in a surplus in the Juvenile Division’s total budget appropriation; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to transfer funds within their existing Child Care Fund 2006/2007 budget to increase their Private Institution Placement, Highfields Placement, and Foster Care budget line items accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court, Family Division indicates that the budget line item transfers are a re-allocation of existing Child Care Funds and the total amount transferred reflects General Fund funds and Juvenile Justice Millage dollars matched (50/50) with State Child Care Fund funds.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize the following budget transfers within the Circuit Court, Family Division 2006/2007 Child Care Fund Budget:
From:
292 66203 818001 Private Institution Highfields StART $1,349,272
$1,349,272
To:
292 66203 818000 Contractual Services – Private Institutions Placement $1,006,072
292 66200 818000 Contractual Services – Foster Care 43,200
292 66203 818080 Highfields Placements 300,000
$1,349,272
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.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/26/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THREE-YEAR CONTRACTS WITH AT&T FOR T-1 COMMUNICATION LINES FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT
RESOLUTION #07-110
WHEREAS the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized leases for the necessary communication towers for the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project; and
WHEREAS, the lease of additional T-1 lines to connect the various communication towers is necessary for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Board is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners fund this request from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes three-year contracts with AT&T for T-1 lines that will connect various communication towers for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project, effective at or around May 1, 2007 for a total cost of $34,586.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary 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 4/26/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Soule
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 5/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILLS 410 AND 411
RESOLUTION #07-111
WHEREAS, Senate Bills 410 and 411 have been introduced in the Michigan Legislature, which would amend Public Act 32 of 1986 entitled the “Emergency Telephone Service Enabling Act”; and
WHEREAS, these bills would provide a funding system for 9-1-1 in which all communication devices that have access to 9-1-1 contribute equally to the funding of 9-1-1 operations; and
WHEREAS, the legislation provides a stable funding source for the counties to support their operational levels of service for 9-1-1 to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the legislation has a mechanism in place that provides the necessary checks and balances to ensure revenues generated are used for authorized expenditures for 9-1-1 services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts this resolution in support of Senate Bills 410 and 411.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall send copies of this resolution to Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Ingham County state legislative delegation, the Michigan Sheriffs Association and the Michigan Association of Counties.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/26/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Dale Copedge:
RESOLUTION HONORING THE GREATER LANSING CHAPTER OF JACK & JILL OF AMERICA, INC.
RESOLUTION #07-112
WHEREAS, Jack & Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a result of a meeting of twenty mothers, under the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas, with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural environment; and
WHEREAS, in 1978, a group of six mothers from Lansing, East Lansing and Okemos met to discuss the unique challenges that confront children in terms of their residence and schooling in predominantly white social environments; and
WHEREAS, as a result of their discussions, the six mothers -- Sharon Cardwell, Harriett Gillum, Carrie B. Jackson, Sarah Vern King, Patricia Little and Jamille Webster -- decided to reach out to other families in the area and began to collectively provide their children with varied experiences related to their Black Heritage; and
WHEREAS, the newly created network of families, known as “Our Group” eventually included over twenty families; and
WHEREAS, in January of 1980, the Regional Office of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. contacted “Our Group” to explore the mutual benefits of affiliation, the required application was submitted and accepted by Jack & Jill of America, Inc. in 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., was chartered by the National Office on March 12, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. on the event of their 25th anniversary and wishes them continued success.
SS\ Commissioner Dale Copedge
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Thomas announced the following changes in Commissioner committee assignments:
Commissioner Soule will now serve on the Human Services and County Services Committees and Commissioner Tennis will serve on the Finance Committee and vice-chair the Law Enforcement Committee. Commissioner Nolan will now serve as vice-chair of the County Services Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner De Leon to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Thomas also requested confirmation of the following appointments:
Rodney Jewett to the Historical Commission, Darling Garcia and Kevin Keifer to the Housing Commission. Moved by Commissioner Tennis, supported by Commissioner Grebner to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Dougan congratulated photographer J.D. Small on his recognition as Business Person of the Year by the Williamston Chamber of Commerce and Jack Wallace on his upcoming induction into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Mr. Wallace is a coach at Fowlerville High School and husband of Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Janelle Lawless.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Grebner to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $1,903,21.36. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk