Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
October 9, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
The October 9, 2007 Statutory Annual meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:40 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mary Stid, former County Commissioner, 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 Celentino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas indicated that there would be a substitute for agenda item 9 – Resolution Specifying the Board of Commissioners’ Authority to Appoint, Employ and Remove Certain Positions. The substitute was accepted by the Chairperson, without objection.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Ingham County Treasurer’s 2006 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from Plante & Moran, forwarding their recommendation against a dual dispatch plan within Ingham County. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Resolution from Tuscola County, opposing certain changes to the Department of Human Services Budget. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Resolution from Tuscola County, opposing House Bill 811 as currently before the U.S. House of Representatives. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from the Department of Human Services, approving the amended 2006-07 Annual Plan and Budget for Child Care Fund Expenditures. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, regarding recapture of funds from Grant # MSC-2004-0552-RR. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from Kimberly Brosky, tendering her resignation from the Ingham County Women’s Commission. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Notice of Public Hearing from Delhi Charter Township regarding the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by MPT Lansing, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Treasurer Schertzing addressed regarding mortgage foreclosure crises in Michigan and advised the public that they can visit the website: www.holdontoyourhome.org for assistance.
Mary Stid and Nadine Nosal, Fair Board members, addressed the Board to thank them for the honorary resolution and for all of their help.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 8 and 15. 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 County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD
RESOLUTION #07-233
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Agricultural Preservation Board; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Daniel Hudson, 5350 Ferris, Eaton Rapids, 48827
to the Agricultural Preservation Board to a term expiring February 8, 2010.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD AND STAFF ON THE 153RD INGHAM COUNTY FAIR
RESOLUTION #07-234
WHEREAS, the 153rd Ingham County Fair was held July 30 through August 4, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board contracted with a new amusement company,
Skerbeck Brothers Carnival of Escanaba, Michigan, who provided a high-quality,
well received midway, grossing a near record for the six day fair, which
featured 29 carnival rides, dozens of games, five food units, and rest stations
for fairgoers; and
WHEREAS, the Fair had six successful evenings of grandstand shows including a
country music concert, SJO Motocross, two figure eight demolition derbies, a
lightweight and heavyweight horse pull, bull mania rodeo, and a traditional
demolition derby providing exciting entertainment for thousands of Fair
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair had new, traditional, and exciting "free
show" entertainment including the Caboodlestoppers Branson style stage
show, Ben Risney-Master of the Chainsaw, Buford the Bear, Kids Day Circus,
Dance Heads, and Miller’s Petting Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Ingham County Fair had tremendous numbers of exhibitors
including 1,190 youth (4-H/FFA) exhibitors and 501 open class exhibitors; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair hosted numerous special groups including youth
from the Lansing Southside Coalition, Angel House, the Stockbridge Migrant
Program, and South Korean Youth from the City of Lansing Sister City Program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
congratulates the Ingham County Fair Board and staff on the successful and
prosperous 2007 Ingham County Fair.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Copedge to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION SPECIFYING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ AUTHORITY TO APPOINT, EMPLOY AND REMOVE CERTAIN POSITIONS
RESOLUTION #07-235
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has the authority to appoint and employ certain positions within the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, certain laws require the Board of Commissioners to directly appoint and/or employ certain County positions, including:
Animal Control Director - [Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance, Article III, Section 1]
County Controller/Administrator - [Michigan Compiled Laws 46.13b]
County Civil Attorney/Corporation Counsel - [Michigan Compiled Laws 49.71]
Equalization Director - [Michigan Compiled Laws 211.34]
Health Officer/Medical Examiner - [Michigan Compiled Laws 333.2428 & 52.201]
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to specify that it will retain exclusive authority for appointment, employment, and removal of certain positions, including those that require direct Board appointment/employment, as well as certain other County positions.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to directly appoint/employ and remove the following positions:
Animal Control Director
Board Coordinator
County Civil Attorney/Corporation Counsel
County Controller/Administrator
Equalization Director
Health Officer/Medical Examiner
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Resolution #84-250, the Fair Board will recommend to the Board of Commissioners a Fair Board Executive Director, and the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to make the actual appointment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to terminate the appointment/employment of the above-listed positions.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW ENTRANCE TO POTTER PARK
RESOLUTION #07- 236
WHEREAS, the electorate of Ingham County overwhelmingly approved the millage proposal in November of 2006 to fund the operation and improvement of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, a concept of a new entrance to Potter Park received support from the Zoo Transition Team; and
WHEREAS, several designs were reviewed by the Zoo Transition Team and Parks Department staff; and
WHEREAS, the bids to construct the new entrance for Potter Park have been received and reviewed by the Purchasing Department; and
WHEREAS, Laux Construction has been selected as the project contractor; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Zoo Board recommend that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize the construction of a new entrance to Potter Park.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of up to $42,650 from the proceeds of the Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo millage to the Capital Land Improvement line item (258-69200-974000-31200) to be used to construct the new entrance to Potter Park, and authorizes the Budget Director and the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND COHL, STOKER, TOSKEY & McGLINCHEY (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS COHL, SALSTROM & STOKER, P.C. AND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CONTRACTOR”)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007
RESOLUTION #07-237
WHEREAS, the County entered into an agreement with the Contractor in 1981 and the agreement terminated in December 31, 1984, with “year-to-year” extensions; and
WHEREAS, a new agreement has not been negotiated with the Contractor since 1981; and
WHEREAS, the County does not wish to continue the services of the Contractor as negotiated in the 1981 agreement; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to enter into a new agreement with the contractor; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the 1981 agreement requires the County to provide written notification to the Contractor, to terminate the 1981 agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby is providing notice to the Contractor terminating the provisions of the 1981 agreement as of December 31, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to finalize negotiations by October 16, 2007 with the Contractor to provide legal services for the County, effective January 1, 2008, subject to Board approval.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PATRICK LINDEMANN ON RECEIVING THE 2007 HERO OF THE GREAT LAKES AWARD FROM MICHIGAN CLEAN WATER ACTION
RESOLUTION #07-238
WHEREAS, Ingham County Drain Commissioner Patrick Lindemann is responsible for the operation of seventeen hundred miles of drains in more than eight hundred districts across Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Drain Commissioner Patrick Lindemann has worked hard to oversee a surface-water management program that is efficient and helps protect our environment; and
WHEREAS, Drain Commissioner Lindemann has dedicated significant time and effort to improving the flow and protecting the quality of water discharging into the Great Lakes. He has overseen the management of major projects to protect water quality in Ingham County and in Michigan, including the Lake Lansing watershed plan, the Tollgate Drainage District, Groesbeck Drain, and Willow Creek water management projects; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Lindemann has been awarded the Hero of the Great Lakes award from Michigan Clean Water Action.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Patrick Lindemann on receiving the 2007 Hero of the Great Lakes Award and extends its sincere appreciation for the many contributions he has made to the people of Ingham County.
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH PTD TECHNOLOGY
RESOLUTION #07-239
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Health Plan Management Services of the Health Department now serves 17 County Health Plans in 54 counties covering approximately 75,000 lives through contracts with health plan corporations in those communities; and
WHEREAS, the operations of such a large number of covered lives is a complex business which requires utilization of specially designed software (member management system); and
WHEREAS, the existing member management system software was implemented in 2001 and lacks the functionality and scalability to manage unique programs in an efficient way; and
WHEREAS, the member management system is the core upon which all of the Health Plan Management Services operations are based, which result in over $3 million in annual revenue; and
WHEREAS, the County has conducted a request for proposal process resulting in the Health Department and MIS staff recommending that the County contract with PTD Technology to create a proprietary member management system; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized $200,000 in the Capital Improvement Project Budget to upgrade the information infrastructure for Health Plan Management Services in Resolution #06-123, of which $100,000 will be designated for this contract; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer, with the support of the MIS Director, recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with PTD Technology to create a proprietary member management system for Health Plan Management Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with PTD Technology to create a proprietary member management system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the cost to create the proprietary member management system for Health Plan Management Services shall not exceed $100,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 10/1/07
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DENNIS JURCZAK, M.D. AND D. BONTA HISCOE, M.D. AS DEPUTY MEDICAL DIRECTORS AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
RESOLUTION #07-240
WHEREAS, Dennis Jurczak, M.D. and D. Bonta Hiscoe, M.D. have served as Deputy Medical Directors for the Ingham County Health Department, and they have been appointed by the Board of Commissioners as Deputy Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS, the employment contracts with Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe will expire on September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer and Medical Director/Medical Examiner recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize employment contracts with Dr. Jurczak and with Dr. Hiscoe for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an employment contract with Dennis Jurczak, M.D., 5564 Bayonne, Haslett, Michigan and appoints Dr. Jurczak as a Deputy Medical Director in the Ingham County Health Department and as the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an employment contract with D. Bonta Hiscoe, 1817 Walnut Heights Dr., East Lansing, Michigan and appoints Dr. Hiscoe as a Deputy Medical Director in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall be compensated at the rate of $69.08 per hour, not to exceed a combined total of 1,500 hours during the contract period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for purposes of benefits, Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall be treated as temporary employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dr. Jurczak and Dr. Hiscoe shall receive direction from the Medical Director/Medical Examiner, and in the absence of the Medical Director/Medical Examiner from the Health Department Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that while serving as Deputy Medical Examiners, compensation shall be in accordance with the resolution establishing term of appointment and compensation for Deputy Medical Examiners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the employment contracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 10/1/07
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #07-118 AND AMEND THE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULES
RESOLUTION #07-241
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted a set of fee schedules for the Health Department to be effective October 1, 2007 which set the charge for an influenza vaccination at $27.00; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has authority under the Public Health Code to establish fees for services provided by the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Medicare reimbursement for influenza established July 1, 2007 is $31.10; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing charge in the community ranges from $27.00 to $35.00 with the average being $30.00; and
WHEREAS, the majority of people who receive vaccinations at the Ingham County Health Department have some form of insurance or else shall be charged on a sliding fee based on ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the influenza fee be increased, and has advised that the proposed fee does not exceed a reasonable cost for providing this service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #07-118 is hereby amended and that the influenza fees be increased from $27 to $30 effective October 1, 2007.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 10/1/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 10/3/07
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Soule to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Commissioner Severino voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 2007/2008 AGREEMENT WITH EVE, INC. FOR THE
PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDER OFFICE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #07-242
WHEREAS, EVE , Inc. has operated a Personal Protection Order Office program since 1996 to serve Ingham County residents by assisting victims of domestic violence process and receive personal protections orders (PPO’s); and
WHEREAS, EVE , Inc. has been notified that their federal STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) grant to staff and operate this office has been reduced for the 2007/2008 fiscal year, which will necessitate the office to reduce its hours of operation from 40 hours per week to 24 hours per week; and
WHEREAS, EVE, Inc. is requesting a one time emergency appropriation of $13,690 from Ingham County for the 2007/2008 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the Board of Commissioners’ priority of “Meeting
Basic Needs”.
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an appropriation of $13,690 to fund their one time request for the 2007/2008 fiscal year, allowing EVE, Inc. to fully operate a Personal Protection Order Office Program to serve Ingham County residents by assisting victims of domestic violence process and receive personal protections orders (PPO’s) for the time period of October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to appropriate $13,690 from the 2007 Contingency Fund for this purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution as prepared by the County Attorney.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/27/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR A DOMESTIC ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE SUBCONTRACTS WITH AGENCY PARTNERS
RESOLUTION #07-243
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office applied for and has been approved to receive a continuation “Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies” grant from the Office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant is $384,490, with no local match required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing, the 54-A District Court Probation Department, and End Violent Encounters (EVE), Inc. have agreed to participate in an interjurisdictional task force to administer this program, titled the “Domestic Assault Response Team” (DART).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners approves the acceptance of the “Grants to Encourage Arrest
Policies” grant from the office of the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs for $384,490 for the time period of July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sub-contract with the City of Lansing is authorized for $110,680 to provide for a full-time probation officer to work in the Lansing 54-A District Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sub-contract with End Violent Encounters, Inc. is authorized for $77,760 to provide for salary and related personnel costs for a full-time DART Advocate, and $1,000 for grant administration, for a total of $78,760.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (salary range $43,405 - $81,160) grant position shall be continued for the duration of the grant, subject to the availability of grant funding.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary
budget adjustments to the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Budgets and Position Allocation
List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/27/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF=S OFFICE TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RENT 190 BEDS TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
RESOLUTION #07-244
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has established a design rated capacity of 665 beds, which includes 472 county beds and 193 contractual beds; and
WHEREAS, the funds received by the County for leasing these contractual beds are used to reduce the General Fund cost of operating the jail; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has rented 190 beds to the Michigan Department of Corrections which is willing to renew the contract for the 190 beds from the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office at a rate of $35.00 per day; and
WHEREAS, the revenue received from the renting of the beds is anticipated in the 2007 and 2008 budgets.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Ingham County and the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office to renew the contract through the Fifth Amendment with the Michigan Department of Corrections to rent 190 beds at a cost of $35.00 per day per bed, effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary agreements approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman,
Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/27/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR ACQUIRING WEB ONLINE SERVICES DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE IJIS
(INTEGRATED JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM)
RESOLUTION #07-245
WHEREAS, the Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS) Project was established in 1994 when the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #94-271 which provided initial funding from the proceeds of the sale of the Ingham County Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized the establishment of the Integrated Justice Information System’s Group (IJIGS), consisting of the Chief Executive or designee of the Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Probate Court, 55th District Court and 30th Circuit Court, was established to oversee the IJIS Project; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has adopted Resolution #96-247 -Approving the Recommendations of the IJIGS Committee for Implementation of an Integrated Justice Information System; Approving a Project Budget; and Authorizing Certain Contracts; and
WHEREAS, the IJIS is operational and serving the IJIS Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the IJIGS Committee desires to relieve the IJIS agencies from manually responding to the myriad of daily queries for public information contained in IJIS; and
WHEREAS, the IJIGS Committee desires to allow the public, both citizen and business, along with local area courts and law enforcement agencies to remotely access CourtView data following IJIGS established secure access guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the IJIGS committee requests $146,940 plus first year annual support fee of $12,000, not to exceed 2.5% annual increases, from the existing IJIS budget to contract with WEBTecs Inc. to design and install a WEB site providing remote secure access to the IJIS.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendations of the IJIGS Committee for further improvement of the county justice system through the implementation of an IJIS WEB site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with WEBTecs, Inc. to develop an IJIS WEB site at a cost not to exceed $146,940 for the time period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an Annual support Agreement with WEBTecs Inc. at a first year cost of $12,000, with future years support cost increases not to exceed 2.5% per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contracts with WEBTecs Inc. consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman,
Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/27/07
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/27/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 10/3/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Thomas recommended the appointment of the following individuals:
Deniece VanLooy to the Community Corrections Advisory Board
Kathy Prout to the Board of Canvassers
Darryl Diamond, Guillermo Lopez and Constance Krebs to the Fair Board
Lynne Davis and Brian Smith to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Dan Feinberg to the Environmental Affairs Commission
Judith Brown Clarke, Dorothy Mitsifer, Deborah Smith & Deborah Lynch to the Women’s Commission
Rick Kibbey to the Housing Commission
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Tennis to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. Sienko updated the Board regarding a confirmed Pertussis case at Holt High School.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Tennis addressed the Board regarding the State Budget as it pertains to revenue sharing to the County.
Commissioner Nolan announced that the Road Commission will be holding a public forum on October 18, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Road Commission offices in Mason. The purpose of this forum will be to obtain input on what people expect in a new Road Commission Director. Those unable to attend can send written comments to Larry Smith, Chairperson of the Road Commission.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook congratulated the State of Michigan, City of Lansing and Blue Cross/Blue Shield on the Phoenix Project, which will keep the Accident Fund in the City, bring 500 new jobs and save the old Board of Water and Light Power Plant.
Commissioner Copedge announced that those who are interested in the proceedings against Judge Nettles-Nickerson can attend the hearings currently being held at the Hall of Justice every Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Copedge announced that the NAACP Dinner will be held on October 19, 2007 at the Holiday Inn South.
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 $2,533,143.63.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was recessed at 8:07 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk