Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
October 23, 2007
(Continued from October 9, 2007)
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners reconvened their statutory annual meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:32 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Terri Morton, Ingham County Budget Director, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve the Minutes of the October 9, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
PUBLIC HEARING – 2008 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET
Chairperson Thomas opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. There was no one present wishing to speak regarding the 2008 budget and the public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, congratulating the Potter Park Zoo on receiving accreditation. Referred to the County Services Committee.
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 and Resolution from Delhi Charter Township, forwarding the Adopted 2007 Master Plan. Received and placed on file.
PRESENTATION BY THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
Debbie Alexander, representing CATA, thanked the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of Ingham County for helping to make the Capital Area Transportation Authority the #1 transport system in North America. She also distributed copies of the CATA Community Report.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Judge Thomas Boyd, 55th District Court, addressed the Board regarding Domestic Violence. He stated that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and distributed a flyer which outlined the differences between domestic assault and assault and battery and highlighted the steps he is taking to move these cases through the court system in a timely fashion.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and substitutes, except 9, 11, 12, 14 and 19. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by 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 APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY
YOUTH COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #07-246
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Cicely deVries, 2702 Bedford Street, Lansing, 48912
Dannica Ramos-Washington, 613 Clifford, Lansing, 48912
to the Youth Commission to terms expiring August 31, 2010.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY
WOMENS COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #07-247
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Womens Commission; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Betty Gardner, 503 E. Edgewood Blvd, #413, Lansing, 48911
Gabrielle Johnson, 307 Moores River Drive, Lansing, 48910
to the Womens Commission to terms expiring December 31, 2009.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #07-248
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Environmental Affairs Commission; and
WHEREAS, the County Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on the Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Neal Barncard, 3706 Gleneden Drive, Lansing, 48906
to the Environmental Affairs Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2009.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DONNA RUMMEL
RESOLUTION #07-249
WHEREAS, Donna Rummel became the coordinator of the Ingham County Youth Commission (ICYC) on November 17, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the task of the ICYC is “… to advise the Board of Commissioners, and others within county government, on issues relating to young people throughout the county”; and
WHEREAS, Donna’s excellent organizational skills, high level of enthusiasm, ability to motivate young people and natural leadership qualities have enabled the ICYC to attract and retain enthusiastic and engaged students from across Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, under Donna’s guidance, the ICYC has distinguished itself by participating in many important events such as the Michigan’s Children Legislative Breakfast, Lansing’s Family Fun Fair, the Safe Schools Lobby Day at the Capitol in support of anti-bullying legislation, and updating and reporting to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Donna and her family are leaving Ingham County and relocating to the South Haven, Michigan area.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Donna Rummel for her nearly four years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Youth Commission and the youth of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board appreciates the contributions and commitment she has made to the community and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE SCHOOL GROUP DEFINITION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE POTTER PARK ZOO
RESOLUTION #07-250
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, on the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission, adopted a fee schedule (Resolution #07-129) for Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the fee schedule included a section that provided for free admission to all schools in Ingham County on classroom trips, but limited eligible students to 16 and under; and
WHEREAS, that arrangement is problematic for groups that include High School students both above and below the age limit; and
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo Board and the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommend that the fee schedule be modified to include all students through 12th grade regardless of age.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #07-129, adopting a fee schedule for the Potter Park Zoo, be modified by changing the wording of the fee for all schools in Ingham County to state “Visitors on school-sponsored group trips from schools within Ingham County through grade 12 will be admitted without charge.”
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the change in the fee schedule will take effect upon Board of Commissioners’ adoption of this resolution
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION MAKING A LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BONDS
RESOLUTION #07-251
At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, Michigan (the "County), on October 23, 2007.
PRESENT: Bahar-Cook, Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Dougan, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Nolan, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Soule, Tennis, Thomas and Weatherwax-Grant
ABSENT: None
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner De Leon and seconded by Commissioner Hertel:
WHEREAS, proceedings are being taken by the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") to finance the purposes of its brownfield plan (the "Project") through the issuance of bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,600,000, in anticipation of the collection of certain tax increment revenues as defined in Act 381, Public Acts of Michigan, 1996, as amended ("Act 381"), by the Authority from eligible properties ("Tax Increment Revenues"); and
WHEREAS, the Bonds are to be designated “Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Bonds, Series 2007,” or such other name to be designated by the Authority, and will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution making a limited tax pledge for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Project is necessary to protect and preserve the public health as authorized by Act 381 and therefore it is in the best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF INGHAM:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 17(2) of Act 381, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, and does agree, in the event that Tax Increment Revenues collected by the Authority are insufficient to pay principal of or interest on the Bonds, to provide sufficient money in its annual budget, as a first budget obligation, to pay when due, the principal of and interest on the Bonds, and if necessary levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property with the boundaries of the County, subject to applicable constitutional and statutory tax limitations.
2. In the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out of County funds, all or any part of said principal and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.
3. If the issuance and sale of the Bonds is subject to permission being granted therefore by the Department of Treasury of the State of Michigan pursuant to Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to file with the Department of Treasury an application for approval of the Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute a certificate of the County to comply with the continuing disclosure undertaking of the County with respect to the Bonds pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) of SEC Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
6. Pursuant to Section 148(f)(4)(D)(iv) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the County allocates $2,600,000 of its $5,000,000 limitation under Section 148(f)(4)(D)(i)(IV) of the Code to the Authority and determines that the limitation so allocated bears a reasonable relationship to the benefits received by the County from issues issued by the Authority.
7. All resolutions and part of resolutions, insofar as the same may be in conflict with the provisions of this resolution, be and the same hereby are rescinded.
YEAS: Bahar-Cook, Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Dougan, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Nolan, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Soule, Tennis, Thomas and Weatherwax-Grant
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF INGHAM)
I, the undersigned Clerk of the County of Ingham, Michigan, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of October, 2007, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. I further certify that notice of said meeting was given in accordance with the provisions of the open meetings act.
Clerk, County of Ingham
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/07
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE COUNTY) AND COHL, STOKER, TOSKEY & McGLINCHEY (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE CONTRACTOR)
RESOLUTION #07-252
WHEREAS, the County Controller has identified potential savings by not filling a position in the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller has negotiated a contract with the CONTRACTOR for a one year contract to include the labor relations duties of the current job description of the Human Resources Director; and
WHEREAS, the savings to the COUNTY from the 2008 budget request is $48,817; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to contract with the CONTRACTOR to provide legal services for the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR under the terms of the agreement, will also provide labor relations services, which had been the responsibility of the Human Resources Director; and
WHEREAS, the Controller will be submitting a reorganization plan for the Human Resources Department, saving an additional $124,777, for a total savings of $173, 594.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an agreement with the CONTRACTOR to be effective January 1, 2008 and terminating December 31, 2008, to include the following provisions:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #07-253
WHEREAS, the Controller has negotiated a new legal services agreement that includes the labor relations work previously performed by the Human Resources Director; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director’s position is currently vacant due to a recent retirement; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director’s labor relations responsibilities will be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, the Controller has identified a significant potential savings through a reorganization of the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners supports the new legal services agreement and the reorganization plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Reorganization Plan as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the savings as a result of the reorganization in Human Resources is $124,777.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/16/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/07
Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2007 APPORTIONMENT REPORT
RESOLUTION #07-254
WHEREAS, State Law required that the annual Apportionment Report be approved by the Board of Commissioners on or before October 31st of each year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached statement of taxable valuations and millages apportioned to the various units in Ingham County for the year 2007 are hereby approved.
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/07
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
2007 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET
RESOLUTION #07-255
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2007 Budget on October 24, 2006 and has authorized certain amendments since that time, and it is now necessary to make some adjustments as a result of updated revenue and expenditure projections, fund transfers, reappropriations, accounting and contractual changes, errors and omissions, and additional appropriation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Liaison Committees and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed budget adjustments prepared by the Controller’s staff and have made adjustments where necessary; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 requires that local units of government maintain a balanced budget and periodically adjust the budget to reflect revised revenue and expenditure levels.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the Controller to make the necessary transfers to adjust revenues and expenditures in the following funds, according to the attached schedules:
2007 BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED
FUND DESCRIPTION 10/01/07 CHANGES BUDGET
101 General Fund $80,051,528 $0 $80,051,528
221 Health 34,689,922 7,000 34,696,922
245 Public Improvements 2,561,599 243,440 2,805,039
664 Mach. & Equip. Revolving 1,095,426 10,638 1,106,064
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/07
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
|
|
2007 Budget – 10/01/07 |
Proposed Changes |
2007 Proposed Budget |
|
Tax Revenues |
|
|
|
|
County Property Tax |
45,945,746 |
|
45,945,746 |
|
Property Tax Adjustments |
(200,000) |
|
(200,000) |
|
Delinquent Real Property Tax |
10,000 |
|
10,000 |
|
Unpaid Personal Property Tax |
35,000 |
|
35,000 |
|
Payments in Lieu of Tax |
490,000 |
|
490,000 |
|
Trailer Fee Tax |
22,000 |
|
22,000 |
|
Intergovernmental Transfers |
|
|
|
|
Transfer from Rev. Sh. Res. Fund |
5,560,547 |
|
5,560,547 |
|
Convention/Tourism Tax - Liquor |
1,592,770 |
|
1,592,770 |
|
Health and Safety Fund |
156,071 |
|
156,071 |
|
Use of Fund Balance |
2,439,760 |
|
2,439,760 |
|
Department Generated Revenue |
|
|
|
|
Agricultural Preservation Board |
833 |
|
833 |
|
Animal Control |
542,148 |
|
542,148 |
|
Circuit Court - Family Division |
322,921 |
|
322,921 |
|
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court |
222,302 |
|
222,302 |
|
Circuit Court - General Trial |
1,717,435 |
|
1,717,435 |
|
Cooperative Extension |
80,150 |
|
80,150 |
|
County Clerk |
575,777 |
|
575,777 |
|
District Court |
2,615,555 |
|
2,615,555 |
|
Drain Commissioner/Drain Tax |
385,000 |
|
385,000 |
|
Economic Development |
191,549 |
|
191,549 |
|
Elections |
61,650 |
|
61,650 |
|
Emergency Operations |
50,221 |
|
50,221 |
|
Equalization/Tax Mapping |
30,800 |
|
30,800 |
|
Facilities |
71,123 |
|
71,123 |
|
Human Resources |
34,073 |
|
34,073 |
|
Ingham Medical In Kind Services |
794,022 |
|
794,022 |
|
Probate Court |
277,178 |
|
277,178 |
|
Prosecuting Attorney |
892,439 |
|
892,439 |
|
Purchasing |
5,206 |
|
5,206 |
|
Register of Deeds |
2,441,750 |
|
2,441,750 |
|
Remonumentation Grant |
160,504 |
|
160,504 |
|
Sheriff |
5,540,379 |
|
5,540,379 |
|
Treasurer |
6,760,275 |
|
6,760,275 |
|
Tri-County Regional Planning |
58,191 |
|
58,191 |
|
Veterans Affairs |
168,153 |
|
168,153 |
|
Total General Fund Revenues |
80,051,528 |
0 |
80,051,528 |
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
|
|
2007 Budget – 10/01/07 |
Proposed Changes |
2007 Proposed Budget |
|
Board of Commissioners |
550,890 |
|
550,890 |
|
Circuit Court - General Trial |
7,105,963 |
|
7,105,963 |
|
District Court |
2,257,235 |
|
2,257,235 |
|
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court |
1,136,940 |
|
1,136,940 |
|
Jury Board |
1,757 |
|
1,757 |
|
Probate Court |
1,432,212 |
|
1,432,212 |
|
Circuit Court - Family Division |
5,856,707 |
|
5,856,707 |
|
Jury Selection |
69,244 |
|
69,244 |
|
Elections |
207,933 |
|
207,933 |
|
Financial Services |
668,343 |
|
668,343 |
|
County Attorney |
424,259 |
|
424,259 |
|
County Clerk |
827,408 |
|
827,408 |
|
Controller |
912,958 |
|
912,958 |
|
Equalization/Tax Services |
641,001 |
|
641,001 |
|
Human Resources |
749,957 |
|
749,957 |
|
Prosecuting Attorney |
6,125,635 |
|
6,125,635 |
|
Purchasing |
259,864 |
|
259,864 |
|
Facilities |
1,695,177 |
(8,000) |
1,687,177 |
|
Register of Deeds |
698,421 |
|
698,421 |
|
Remonumentation Grant |
160,504 |
|
160,504 |
|
Treasurer |
661,205 |
|
661,205 |
|
Drain Commissioner |
996,322 |
|
996,322 |
|
Economic Development |
278,486 |
|
278,486 |
|
Community Agencies |
236,485 |
|
236,485 |
|
Equal Opportunity Committee |
790 |
|
790 |
|
Women’s Commission |
728 |
|
728 |
|
Environmental Affairs Comm |
1,000 |
|
1,000 |
|
AC Shelter Advisory Board |
500 |
|
500 |
|
FOC Advisory Committee |
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
Historical Commission |
500 |
|
500 |
|
Tri-County Regional Planning |
96,987 |
|
96,987 |
|
Jail Maintenance |
306,601 |
|
306,601 |
|
Sheriff |
20,861,882 |
|
20,861,882 |
|
Community Corrections |
231,777 |
|
231,777 |
|
Animal Control |
1,410,983 |
|
1,410,983 |
|
Emergency Operations |
164,892 |
|
164,892 |
|
Board of Public Works |
500 |
|
500 |
|
Drain Tax at Large |
150,000 |
|
150,000 |
|
Health Department |
9,074,743 |
|
9,074,743 |
|
Medical Examiner |
344,392 |
|
344,392 |
|
Substance Abuse |
800,620 |
|
800,620 |
|
Community Mental Health |
1,988,566 |
|
1,988,566 |
|
Department of Human Services |
1,316,140 |
|
1,316,140 |