Board of Commissioners Room

Board of Commissioners Room - Courthouse

Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.

November 13, 2007

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Schafer.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Shirley Rogers, Ingham County Road Commissioner, led the pledge of allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation,

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Nolan to approve the Minutes of the October 23, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schafer.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

Chairperson Thomas announced that there would a substitute for agenda item 12 – Resolution Approving the Development Project Agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant to Develop the Lake Lansing Trail Non-motorized Pathway in Meridian Township. The substitute was accepted without objection.

Chairperson Thomas indicated that there would a late resolution, introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees Authorizing Preparation of Letters of Agreement with Bargaining Units to Accept the Recommendation of the Ingham Health Coalition for Employee Benefits in 2008. The late resolution was added to the agenda as item 24, without objection.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Letter from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation Announcing a Public Hearing Regarding an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Five After, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter and Resolution from Theodore Staton, East Lansing City Manager, announcing his appointment of George Lahanas to the 911 Consolidation Committee. Received and placed on file.

Letter from the Department of Health and Human Services, forwarding the findings and recommendations as a result of the audit of 2006 records. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from the Volunteers of America regarding the New Hope Day Center for the Homeless. Referred to the Human Services Committee.

Resolution from Bay County urging the legislature to repeal the choice provisions of PA 141 of 2000. Received and placed on file.

Resolution from Bay County urging legislators to vote in support of proposals that will fully fund local and county programs. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Ingham County Road Commission Annual Report for 2006. Accepted and placed on file.

Ingham County Health Department Annual Report for 2006. Accepted and placed on file.

Letter from the Department of Treasury regarding a request to revoke the real and personal property component of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Quantum Graphix, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from the City of Leslie regarding a request to transfer the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Modern Fur Dressing, LLC to Antler Development, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from Core-Com Internet Services, announcing the closure of its’ East Lansing facility. Received and placed on file.

LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:

Larry Smith, Chairperson of the Ingham County Road Commission, addressed the Board regarding the Road Commission’s 2006 Annual Report and updated the Commissioners on the status of their search for a new director.

Marcus Cheatham, Ingham County Health Department, addressed the Board regarding the Health Department’s 2006 Annual Report.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:

Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner De Leon to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and substitutes, except item no. 15. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Schafer. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Schafer. Items voted on separately are so noted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION #07-273

WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Equal Opportunity Committee; and

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

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

Rishan Maxwell Butler, 1476 Stonegate Lane, East Lansing, 48823

to the Equal Opportunity Committee to a term expiring September 30, 2008.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF INGHAM BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BROWNFIELD PLAN SHAW’S ON NEWTON LLC AND INGHAM COUNTY FAST TRACK LAND BANK AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION #07-274

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Resolution #01-279) in September 2001 pursuant to PA 381 of 1996, as amended (the Act) in order to promote the redevelopment of environmentally distressed, functionally obsolete, and/or blighted areas of the County; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority recommends approval of an amendment to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to redevelop five parcels of property in Meridian Charter Township, Michigan, tax ID numbers 33-02-02-04-201-002, 33-02-02-04-201-003, 33-02-02-04-201-004, 33-02-02-04-251-002 and 33-02-02-04-251-001 (the “Property”) containing 13.7 acres, into a combination retail, commercial and multi-unit residential development; and

WHEREAS, the project will reuse a contaminated site including demolition of existing buildings, site preparation, due care, environmental response activities and public infrastructure improvements and will provide a significant increase to the Township’s tax base while it creates both temporary construction jobs and new permanent jobs; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, this Board of Commissioners is required (a) to hold a public hearing on the approval and adoption of the Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Redevelopment of the aforementioned properties and (b) to publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Ingham, all in accordance with Section 13 (10) of the Act.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, a public hearing shall be set on November 13, 2007 by the Board of Commissioners and to be held before the Board of Commissioners on December 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room, Ingham County Courthouse, Mason, to hear any interested persons on the adoption of a resolution approving the Brownfield Plan for the Redevelopment of the Meridian Township properties in the Shaw’s on Newton LLC and Ingham County Fast Track Land Bank Authority project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Clerk of the County of Ingham (the AClerk@) shall give notice to the public of the public hearing by causing notice to be published twice, in a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Ingham, the first of which shall be published at least 20 full days before the date set for the public hearing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall provide notice of the public hearing to the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes subject to capture under the act, at least 20 days before the date set for the public hearing.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT PLAN

RESOLUTION #07-275

WHEREAS, Ingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with documented procedures; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Michigan voted for Proposition 2 which had implications for the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Employment Plan and procedures; and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney has opined that modifications are necessary to comply with Proposition 2; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee with legal oversight recommends modification of the Equal Opportunity Employment Plan and procedures.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Equal Opportunity Committee to process these modifications.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

INGHAM COUNTY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT PLAN

2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE AND PURPOSE ………………………………………… 2

I. THE INGHAM COUNTY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLAN …………. 2

II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE (EOC) ………………………. 3

III. HIRING AND PROMOTION PROCESS ………………………………. 3

IV. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REPORTS …………………. 7

V. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES …………………………………………. 7

VI. ENFORCEMENT OF THE PLAN ……………………………………… 8

VII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT ……………………………………………... 9

VIII. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING ……………………………….. 12

INGHAM COUNTY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT PLAN

PREAMBLE AND PURPOSE

It is the goal of Ingham County (hereinafter referred to as the "County") to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce ~~based on the general characteristics of its population~~ in an effort to provide the highest quality of service to its constituents, as well as to provide equal opportunity in its employment on the basis of merit and fitness, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, age or political affiliation (except where age, sex or lack of disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification). The County shall pursue an aggressive recruitment and personnel development program in order to maintain a highly qualified and diverse work force.

I. THE INGHAM COUNTY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT PLAN

Based on the above-stated goal, the County does hereby adopt the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Employment Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "EOE Plan" or "Plan"). This Plan is an integral part of the total Human Resources management program. The County shall pursue a program of recruitment, hiring and promotions of highly qualified employees and applicants, and may consider ~~targeted~~ training projects based on available resources.

This Plan assigns responsibilities and provides for the presentation of reports and annual evaluations. The Plan requires the County to ensure that all Human Resources related decisions are based upon an individual's ability to meet the requirements of the job, and that the County shall monitor and eliminate, if possible, any barriers that interfere with equal opportunity in all segments of the Human Resources program. This Plan precludes quotas and reductions in job related qualifications to increase employment of women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. The Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee may recommend adjustments to job-related qualifications after an investigation and determination is made by the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee that the recommended job-related qualifications are appropriate, and does not violate Proposition 2. The goals should not be construed as quotas, which must be met, or ceilings that will prevent the hiring or promotion of the most qualified people. Therefore, the County shall hire and promote the most qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, age, or political affiliation (except where age, sex, or lack of disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification), in order to meet the labor force demands of the County.

New County employees shall be provided a copy of the Plan, and all County employees will receive a copy of any updated version of the Plan. The Plan will also be made available to all applicants for County employment or any interested parties upon request.

Pursuant to state law, the Board of Commissioners acknowledges the fact that this Equal Opportunity Employment Plan is not enforceable to Department Heads who are elected officials.

However, the Board of Commissioners will use all of its persuasive abilities to encourage elected officials to concur with the Equal Opportunity Plan.

II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE (EOC)

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the "Board of Commissioners") has appointed a committee consisting of interested citizens to act under the terms of the Plan. This committee will be known as the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "EOC"). The EOC is an advisory committee. The EOC will perform the following functions:

$ serve as advisors to the Board of Commissioners on matters that will ensure equal opportunity for all County employees, as well as applicants for County employment.

$ make recommendations to the County Services Committee and/or the Board of Commissioners as necessary to carry out the County's commitment to equal opportunity.

$ review reports submitted by the Human Resources Director.

$ verify that banks or other savings institutions holding County funds are equal opportunity employers and lenders.

$ verify that possible County purchasing is done from equal opportunity employers.

$ review periodic reports and annual evaluations of the ethnic and gender status of the County's employee base solely for the purpose of determining a need for further inquiry to ascertain whether there has been specific prior discrimination in hiring practices to evaluate applicable hiring criteria to ensure that they are reasonably job-related and do not arbitrarily exclude members of the underutilized group, or to indicate the need for inclusive outreach efforts to ensure that members of the underutilized group have equal opportunity to seek employment with the affected department.

$ provide an annual report to the County Services Committee based on its work during the previous calendar year.

$ review the Plan for its continued relevance at least every five (5) years.

All meetings of the EOC are open to the public and provide for an opportunity for limited public comment. However, the EOC reserves the right to limit access to its meetings at those times when the facts involved in a complaint against the County are being discussed, subject to the requirements of the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

III. HIRING AND PROMOTION PROCESS

It is the position of the County that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Human Resources Department will evaluate and monitor the interview and selection process of each County department to ensure that the Plan is adhered to and no person is denied employment or promotional opportunities because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, age, or political affiliation (except where age, sex, or lack of disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification).

The Board of Commissioners recognizes that by law, County elected officials may choose to use an alternate process for their confidential administrative staff. Example, chief deputies.

A. Recruitment

All advertisement for open positions will identify the County as an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County will implement a program of intensive recruitment of qualified ~~protected group members, e.g.,~~ ~~minority, women, and individuals with disabilities.~~ individuals directed toward the community-at-large, making sure no segment of the community is excluded from County job opening notifications. Internal dissemination of the EOE Plan in meetings with Department Heads and the Human Resources Department representative shall also be made on a semi-annual basis. At these meetings, Department Heads shall be advised of the EOE Plan and their responsibilities under it.

A bi-weekly listing of open positions is transmitted to ~~agencies specializing in the recruitment of~~ ~~protected group members~~ the community organizations for information purposes. The job listing shall be displayed in County buildings and offices. Additionally, the posting is sent to local United States Post Offices, state unemployment offices in Lansing, and the Placement Offices of Michigan State University, Lansing Community College and other local agencies such as community and ethnic organizations and federal or state-funded employment and training programs. The County will also list all openings on the County's Internet site, Intranet site, and phone job hotline (information on current job openings will be made available 24-hours a day via a telephone recording known as the "Ingham County Jobs Hotline" (currently 517-887-4329)). Notices of openings may be placed in local newspapers including local foreign language publications, and out-of-town newspapers when positions may be difficult to fill.

At least annually a Human Resources Representative will contact and work with local educational institutions in an effort to encourage graduates to apply for open County positions.

Recruitment and interviews may be conducted at the offices of various agencies within the Community which provide facilities and programs for employment.

The County will continue and, whenever possible based on available resources allocated by the Board of Commissioners for such purposes, expand the practices of student internships and work-study programs that may encourage students to consider County government employment.

B. Job Openings

The Human Resources Department will be informed of any job openings through the use of a Personnel Action Request and Job Requisition form completed by a Department Head.

The Human Resources Department will post the current job opening in the Ingham County Job Opportunity Bulletin, as well as other venues. Each position will be posted for two week, unless insufficient applications are received, at which time the job posting can remain active at the discretion of the Human Resources Department.

C. Application Process

All applicants will apply for County positions through the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make the appropriate effort to accommodate all applicants in regard to any special needs the applicant may have. Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or by request through the U.S. Mail. Applications are also available "on line" at the County's Internet site (www.ingham.org) in a real time mode, or a printable format using Adobe Acrobat reader.

D. Interviews and Hiring

Based on all applications received for any specific job vacancy, the Human Resources Department will arrange to interview the most qualified candidates. Interviews will be held by the Human Resources Department and referrals of a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be made to the appropriate department for final selection, via a form which will remind the Department Head of the Plan and the department's employment statistics by federal job categories.

The Department Head (or their representative(s)) receiving these referrals, will interview all applicants referred by the Human Resources Department and select the most qualified person for the position. The department will then advise the Human Resources Department of the selection and promptly submit a Personnel Action Request form.

~~Department Heads and elected officials are highly encouraged to use interview panels which reflect the diversity of the County~~~~=s population.~~

In the event that the County Services Committee deems it necessary, it shall appoint a Human Resources staff person to sit in on job interviews with Department Heads to ensure that the basis of hiring does not include any factors of unlawful discrimination and/or to ensure consistency in the application process and compliance with the Plan.

The Human Resources Department shall assist departments in achieving compliance with this EOE plan. The Human Resources Director is to report to the County Services Committee where there is concern regarding the efforts of departments to comply with this plan.

The Human Resources Department will be responsible for:

1. Developing hiring policies and procedures for County agencies.

2. Posting job descriptions.

3. Reviewing job applicant applications to screen out those who do not meet the minimum qualifications.

4. Referring the most qualified applicants, based on established screening criteria, to the hiring department for review.

5. Reviewing department’s employment package for compliance with Human Resources Department guidelines, prior to hire.

The hiring department will be responsible for developing an employment package that includes:

1. A job description.

2. An interview panel.

3. The interview panel rating forms and standardized job related questions; for example:

a. Knowledge of job to be performed

b. Education and experience

c. Special training that is job related

d. Interpersonal skills

e. Communication skills

f. Personal demeanor

4. How each interview question is weighted in the overall scoring.

5. An interview rating sheet on qualified applicants referred by the Human Resources Department.

6. The interview panel recommendation on the top candidate(s) to the hiring supervisors. The hiring supervisor will make the final decision.

7. Submit the total employment package with the recommended hiring decision to the Human Resources Department for review prior to any job offer.

Department heads are required, and elected officials are highly encouraged, to use interview panels which reflect the diversity of the County’s population.

The Human Resources Department shall assist departments in achieving compliance with this EOE Plan. The Human Resources Director is to report to the County Services Committee where there is concern regarding the efforts of departments to comply with this plan.

E. Unsuccessful Applicants

An applicant not hired into the position for which she/he has applied shall be considered an unsuccessful applicant. Only applicants that are referred by the Human Resources Department

and interviewed but not hired by the hiring department will be notified of the hiring department's decision.

Applications of unsuccessful applicants will be placed in the active application file for a period of 1 year. During this year, the applicant may be considered for any other position that they feel they are qualified for by simply submitting a cover letter for a designated position if the Human Resources Department receives the same by the end of the business day Friday of the deadline week.

At the end of the 1st year for an application and at the start of the 2nd year, all applications are placed into an inactive status and removed to a separate storage area where they will be held for a period of 1 additional year. During this second year, an application may be reactivated, although a new application would be required to be completed and attached to any existing applications for the applicant. After this second full year of the application and on a yearly basis all applications 2(+) years of age shall be shredded for security and confidentiality reasons and then properly recycled.

For purposes of recruitment only and in specific instances where normal advertisement, Jobs Hotline and Job Vacancy Bulletin Posting do not adequately draw a reasonable number of applications, applicants from previous related positions with similar job classifications may be notified through use of a database system.

The use of this database would be to notify all applicants from the previous related position(s) applied for that there is a similar opening. It would then be the applicant's responsibility to notify the Employment Office through the use of a cover letter or a new application (when necessary) that they wish to be considered for the existing vacancy. Upon receipt of their request they would again be considered along with all other applicants for the existing vacancy and thus, the process would repeat itself again.

F. Promotions

All open County employment vacancies will be listed in the Ingham County Jobs Opportunity Bulletin. Current employees who apply shall be screened and may be interviewed. The procedure of referring the best candidates shall be consistently followed. Department Heads are encouraged to communicate to the Human Resources Department current employees whom they feel would qualify for open positions. Career ladder referrals are made in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Among the positive factors to be considered in the promotion of supervisors and managers is their record at efforts in complying with this Equal Opportunity Employment Plan.

IV. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The Human Resources Department will compile the demographic characteristics of the County's population as a whole, the County's internal applicant flow, and the current department demographic representations, to compare the relative proportion of the protected classes in the County's employee base to the County's population as a whole. These reports will be reviewed for indications of discrimination or barriers to the employment opportunities of individuals covered under the Plan. The County population demographics will be determined using the most current U.S. Census data.

Data interpretation that does not appear discriminatory in intent, but which may have a discriminatory effect, are also subject to review. There is, however, a limit to the responsibility of the Human Resources Department. It is paramount to discover and document the basis for any perceived discrimination and justify any action taken based on the perception. The responsibility of showing that there is no actual discrimination, rests within that department. Therefore, documentation is essential.

V. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

A. Development and Training

The County may provide opportunities for training to current employees by continuing its policy of reimbursing the cost of tuition and related expenses for employees who pursue further education and training related to their current or advanced County employment on their own time as budget resources allow. The County may also allow and encourage its employees to participate in seminars, workshops and the like at County expense and time, based on budgeted resources and the work load demands of the office.

B. In-service Training

The Human Resources Department will conduct periodic in-service training consisting of employment practices and issues for Department Heads, manager, supervisors, and elected officials. The County Services Committee and EOC shall assist and give input to the Human Resources Department in developing appropriate in-service training.

C. New Employee Orientation

During the first week of their employment, all new employees must attend an orientation session at the Human Resources Department office, which will include, among other things, receiving a copy of the Plan.

D. Compensation

All County positions have salary ranges established by the Human Resources Department and approved by the Board of Commissioners. These salary ranges are on file at the Human Resources Department office. Persons hired begin at the starting salary as determined by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement in affect for the new hire.

Since 1973, positions within the County are classified according to systems adopted by various collective bargaining units and approved by the Board of Commissioners.

VI. ENFORCEMENT OF THE PLAN

A. Filing a Complaint

1. Applicants

If an applicant for employment believes that he/she has not been treated fairly, or been discriminated against in any way, in the hiring process by any segment of Ingham County Government, he/she has the right to contact the Human Resources Department or the EOC about such treatment. Any such complaints must be in writing and signed by the claimant. The complaint must contain at least a current telephone number and/or address that will allow the Human Resources Department or the EOC to contact the claimant. Any complaints received by the EOC will be referred to the Human Resources Department for review and investigation. The Human Resources Department will report to the EOC the status of any complaints. Complaints brought directly to the Human Resources Director will be reported to the EOC. Any complaints against the Human Resources Director will be referred to the County Controller. The County Controller will also keep the EOC informed of the status of any complaints handled by that department.

Please note that the Plan does not preclude any other legal rights available to any claimant.

2. Current Employees

All County collective bargaining agreements prohibit discrimination and have appropriate grievance procedures to process a complaint. However, every County employee can also avail himself or herself of the complaint procedure outlined there after.

Please note that the Plan does not abrogate any other legal rights available to any claimant.

B. Complaint Procedural Steps

A representative of the Human Resources Department will contact the claimant as soon as reasonably possible after receipt of the complaint to ascertain and establish the facts of the complaint. All such contact between the Human Resources Department will be kept as confidential as possible for as long as practicable. All investigations will be made in a timely manner.

The representative of the Human Resources Department will submit a report to the EOC.

C. Corrective Action

Where there are demonstrated concerns regarding compliance with this plan, the Board of Commissioners may, through the County Services Committee or the Human Resources Department, where appropriate and as provided by law, take the following action or actions including but not limited to:

1. Direct the appropriate Department Head, manager, and/or employee(s) to address the facts of the complaint in person at a County Services Committee meeting.

2. Impose or extend a hiring delay.

3. Require the Human Resources Department to participate in the final interview and hiring process of the employment vacancy complained of. Additionally, the County Services Committee may designate one of its members or authorize an EOC member to be present.

4. Have final approval of the hiring decision.

5. Discipline those Department Heads, managers, and/or employees who violate state, federal, or local discrimination laws or ordinances. Such discipline, where appropriate, may include termination of employment.

A. Reprisal or Retaliation

The County will not permit or tolerate any form of reprisal or retaliation against a County employee or applicant reporting any legitimate incident prohibited by this policy. Any County employee doing so will be subject to corrective action, up to and including, termination, as determined by the Employer in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement, if any.

VII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT

A. The County regards sexual harassment as a very serious matter and prohibits it in the workplace by any person and in any form. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when any of these three criteria are met:

1. Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual's employment.

2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the individual.

3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

B. The following are examples of prohibited unwanted conduct. This list is only for illustrative purposes, and is not intended to be a complete list of prohibited conduct.

$ Demanding sexual favors in exchange for favorable hiring, reviews, assignments, promotions, continued employment or promises of the same.

$ Continued or repeated sexual jokes, language, epithets, flirtation, advances, innuendo, or

$ propositions.

$ Verbal communication of a sexual nature.

$ Graphic verbal commentary about an individual's body, sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies.

$ Sexually degrading or vulgar words to describe an individual.

$ Leering, whistling, touching, pinching, brushing the body, assault, coerced sexual acts or suggestive, insulting, or obscene comments or gestures.

$ The display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, graffiti, posters, or cartoons.

$ Name calling, relating stories, gossip, comments, or jokes that may be derogatory toward a particular sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

$ Retaliation against associates for complaining about such behaviors.

$ Asking questions about sexual conduct, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

C. Sexual Harassment Away From Work

The prohibition of sexual harassment is not limited to unwanted conduct in the workplace and may include conduct outside the work environment.

D. Reporting Sexual Harassment

(1) Any County employee who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment shall report the alleged misconduct as soon as possible to their Department Head who shall immediately investigate same and try to resolve the complaint. The Department Head shall notify the Human Resources Director or his/her designee of the complaint. If the matter is not resolved by the Department Head, the following process, (2), shall be utilized. However, if the complaint is against the Department Head, the below process shall be used.

(2) Any County employee or applicant for County employment who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should report the alleged misconduct as soon as practicable to the Ingham County Human Resources Department, the Human Resources Director (hereinafter referred to as the "Director"), or his or her designee, if not resolved by the Department Head. Any complaints against the Human Resources Director will be referred to the County Controller. Although the complaint does not have to be in writing initially, the Human Resources Department may require that the facts of the complaint be memorialized in writing and signed by the claimant. Any such complaint provided to anyone associated with the Human Resources Department will be provided as soon as practicable to the Director or his or her designee. The claimant must provide at least a current telephone number and/or address that will allow the Director or his or her designee to contact the claimant.

This sexual harassment policy shall only apply to those complaints of sexual harassment against a currently-employed County employee at the time of the complaint. The same procedure will be used for complaints against all employees, regardless of an employee's status as a Department Head or a supervisor.

If a current County employee or applicant for County employment is unsure of the nature of the alleged harassment, they should contact the Human Resources Department.

E. Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints by the Human Resources Director or his/her designee. Any complaint will be discreetly investigated as promptly as is practicable. The Director or his/her designee, may request to discuss the facts of the complaint with the respondent party, any other County employee, or any others that may have relevant information about the complaint. The process of any such interview will be left strictly to the discretion of the Director.

Upon completion of the investigation by the Director, the findings will be provided to the appropriate party to take appropriate action, which could include, but is not limited to, counseling, reprimand, suspension, or dismissal of the County employee engaging in such conduct, made in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or employment plan. The appropriate party is based on the following criteria:

· if the complaint was against a County employee, then the finding will

be provided to the employee's Department Head and/or the Human

Resources Director, where applicable;

$ If the complaint was against a Department Head reporting directly to the County Controller, then the findings will be provided to the County Controller;

$ If the complaint was against a Department Head appointed by the Board of Commissioners, the findings will be provided to the County Services Committee.

$ If the complaint was against an elected official, the findings will be provided to the County Services Committee, who will respond in whatever manner it determines appropriate.

The Equal Opportunity Committee shall be informed on an ongoing basis of all sexual harassment investigations.

F. Reprisal or Retaliation

G. Non-employment Related Sexual Harassment

This prohibition of sexual harassment applies to any County employee against anyone the County serves in its various capacities as the government of Ingham County.

H. Confidentiality

Any complaints filed, including all information and documents pertaining to the complaint, shall remain confidential as long as practicable.

VIII. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

It is the policy of the County that all vendors who provide goods and services to the County will, as a condition or providing such goods and services, adhere to all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, if applicable, prohibiting discrimination in regard to persons to be served and employees and applicants for employment by such vendor. These laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies include, but are not limited to, the following:

$ The Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended.

$ The Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended.

$ Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, PL 93-112, 87 Stat 355, as amended, and rules adopted there after.

$ The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336, 104 Stat 327 (42

USCA '12101 et seq.), as amended, and regulations promulgated there under.

$ Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Furthermore, all vendors will, as a condition of providing goods and services, as required by law and/or this Plan, not discriminate against persons to be served or an employee or applicant of any such vendor with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privilege of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, age or political affiliation (except where age, sex or lack of disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification).

Please see the attached for the latest Board resolution dealing with Purchasing and Contracting dated December 10, 2002 which may be amended from time to time.

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT TO DEVELOP THE LAKE LANSING TRAIL NON-MOTORIZED PATHWAY IN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP

RESOLUTION #07-276

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Master Plan was developed under the direction of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to establish a systematic plan to meet the goal of providing adequate recreational facilities for the residents of Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the development of non-motorized trails, especially those that connect recreation areas and urban population centers was listed as a top priority; and

WHEREAS, application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for a grant to develop the Lake Lansing Trail was approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in March of 2006 by Resolution #06-056; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Transportation is currently processing an appropriation to Ingham County Parks, in the amount of $346,696 and approval is anticipated by July 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County Parks has been offered a project agreement for a grant amount of $358,300 to assist in the development of a 2.5 mile segment of the Lake Lansing Trail with a total cost of $982,496 as detailed below:

Meridian Township $119,000

Michigan Department of Transportation $346,696

Ingham County $158,500

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund $358,300

TOTAL PROJECT COST $982,496

THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract to accept the funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract to accept the funds from Meridian Township for the construction of the Lake Lansing Trail.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign said contract documents after approval by the County Attorney as to form.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO ADD AXA FINANCIAL TO THE COUNTY’S

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

RESOLUTION #07-277

WHEREAS, the Deferred Compensation Committee has reviewed the AXA Financial deferred compensation plan; and

WHEREAS, the Committee believes that the addition of this plan will be of added benefit to the employees of the County; and

WHEREAS, the Committee consisting of the Controller, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director is recommending that AXA be approved as an additional deferred compensation plan.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Compensation Committee to enter into a contract with AXA Financial for an additional deferred compensation plan, effective January 1, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that AXA Financial shall complete a full disclosure form which outlines all contract fees, transfer limitations, surrender charges, and agent commissions to be made available during all enrollment discussions with employees.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO ADD METLIFE TO THE COUNTY’S

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

RESOLUTION #07-278

WHEREAS, the Deferred Compensation Committee has reviewed the MetLife deferred compensation plan; and

WHEREAS, the Committee believes that the addition of this plan will be of added benefit to the employees of the County; and

WHEREAS, the committee consisting of the Controller, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director is recommending that MetLife be approved as an additional deferred compensation plan.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Compensation Committee to enter into a contract with MetLife for an additional deferred compensation plan, effective January 1, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that MetLife shall complete a full disclosure form which outlines all contract fees, transfer limitations, surrender charges, and agent commissions to be made available during all enrollment discussions with employees.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2008 AGREEMENTS FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CULTURAL EVENT FUND

RESOLUTION #07-279

WHEREAS, the 2008 Ingham County Budget included an appropriation of $7,500 to create a Cultural Event Fund; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this fund is to allow the Board of Commissioners to support various cultural events that take place annually within Ingham County celebrating cultural heritage, supporting the arts, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, and facilitating the appreciation of artistic, educational and cultural diversity within the community; and

WHEREAS, this appropriation will serve several long-term objectives of Ingham County as set forth in its Strategic Planning process, including supporting recreational opportunities, fostering economic well being, supporting an educated and participating citizenry and supporting an ongoing capacity for intergovernmental collaboration.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 for each event or agency listed below with the amounts allocated as stated below:

Event/Agency 2008 Allocation

Great Lakes Folk Festival $1,500.00

Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Dinner $1,500.00

MLK Holiday Commission Luncheon $1,500.00

Common Ground Music Festival $1,500.00

Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission $1,500.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule

Nays: Dougan, Severino Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Tennis Nays: Grebner, Dougan

Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Failed 11/7/07

Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Grebner, Nolan, Schor, Severino and Weatherwax-Grant voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Schafer.

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

RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A LINE ITEM TRANSFER

FOR THE PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE

OF THE POTTER PARK ZOO BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-280

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, the Ingham County Zoo Board was established as an Advisory Board of the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission to provide input on items relative to the Potter Park Zoo; and

WHEREAS, in that capacity the Ingham County Zoo Board has appointed a Public Relations and Marketing Committee to determine the best way to increase awareness of and attendance at Potter Park Zoo; and

WHEREAS, the Public Relations and Marketing Committee has asked that $17,000 be set aside for advertising and marketing efforts on the behalf of the Potter Park Zoo.

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Zoo Board and the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the transfer of up to $17,000 from the proceeds of the Potter Park Zoo Millage to be used for marketing activities for the Zoo.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of up to $17,000.00 from the proceeds of the Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo millage to the advertising line item (258-69200-901000-31200) for marketing through various local media, including a “six month” report to be distributed in December of 2007.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2008 POTTER PARK AND

POTTER PARK ZOO BUDGET

RESOLUTION #07-281

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

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission has submitted a recommended budget for the Potter Park Zoo for the time period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the County Controller has considered this request and has submitted a recommended budget as required by Statute and Board of Commissioners’ resolution; and

WHEREAS, the total revenue is projected to be $5,196,772, and total projected expenses are $4,920,346.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2008 Potter Park and Potter Park Zoo Budget recommended by the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission is hereby adopted on a basis consistent with Ingham County’s Budget Adoption and Amendment Policies and subject to all county policies regarding the expenditure of funds and the conditions set forth in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted budget is based on current estimates of revenues and expenditures, and that the Board of Commissioners may find it necessary to adjust budgeted revenues and expenditures from time to time during the year.

BE IT FURTHER 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 the expenditures shall not be incurred in excess of the individual budgets adopted herein without first amending the budget pursuant to the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution #90-274, as amended by Resolutions #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 approved Position Allocation List contained in the budget shall limit the number of permanent employees who can be employed.

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 funds generated by the zoo millage, but not spent by the end of the fiscal year for specific Board approved projects, may be carried over into the next fiscal year without additional Board approval, provided the Controller and Budget Office certified that the funds are available.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Position Allocation List be approved:

Manager/Curator Maintenance Worker 400

Curator/Veterinarian Maintenance Worker 300

Principle Clerk Maintenance Worker 300

Zookeeper 600 Maintenance Worker 300

Zookeeper 600 Zookeeper/Security Worker 300

Zookeeper 400 Zookeeper/Security Worker 300 (P/T)

Zookeeper 400 Receptionist/Clerk (P/T)

Zookeeper 400 Maintenance Workers – Seasonal (4)

Zookeeper 400 Vet Tech/Zookeeper – new position

Zookeeper 400 Horticultural/Grounds Manager – new position

Zookeeper 400

Zookeeper 300

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZATION A CONTRACT WITH

SMITH-GRAHAM ROOFING, INC.

FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT THE POTTER PARK ZOO

RESOLUTION #07-282

WHEREAS, the roof on the big barn building at the Potter Park Zoo is in need of recoating and repairs; and

WHEREAS, the funds for this project are available within the Zoo Operational Fund 258-69300-931000-37000; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals for this project, after review, it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department in concurrence with the Purchasing Department to award a contract to Smith-Graham Roofing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $31,812, this cost also reflects the payment of prevailing wage.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Smith-Graham Roofing, Inc., 850 E. Emmett, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49014 to recoat and make repairs to the roof on the big barn building at the Potter Park Zoo for a total cost not to exceed $31,812.

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, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Dougan, Severino

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH

C3 CONTRACTING, INC. TO PREP AND PAINT POST #1

AT THE INGHAM COUNTY JAIL

RESOLUTION #07-283

WHEREAS, Post #1 at the Ingham County Jail needs to be correctly prepped and repainted; and

WHEREAS, the funds for this project are available within the Jail Operational Budget; 101-31100-931010 Jail Painting; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for this project, and after review it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department in concurrence with the Purchasing Department to award a contract to C3 Contracting, Inc. to prep and paint Post #1, in an amount not to exceed $38,000 which reflects the payment of prevailing wage.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to C3 Contracting, Inc., 915 Gibson Street, Suite C3, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 to perform prep and repainting of Post #1 at the Ingham County Jail for a total cost not to exceed $38,000.

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

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/6/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE 2007-2008 MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT

WITH THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN CORPORATION

RESOLUTION #07-284

WHEREAS, the Ingham Health Plan Corporation (IHPC) has historically contracted with Ingham County to purchase services to serve low-income populations in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the IHPC proposes to contract with Ingham County to purchase services from the Ingham County Health Department during the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation (IHPC), through which the IHPC will pay Ingham County for primary care services provided to persons enrolled in the Ingham Health Plan and assigned to the Ingham County Health Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IHPC will pay Ingham County through the Provider Agreement, on a fee-for-service basis, according to a negotiated fee schedule.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the authorized agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Soule

Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/5/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

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

RESOLUTION TO RENEW A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE

PEDIATRIC DENTAL CLINIC AT 2815 S. PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION #07-285

WHEREAS, Ingham County has occupied space at 2815 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan since January 1, 2001 to house the Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic; and

WHEREAS, the current lease agreement expires on December 31, 2007, and has a three year option to renew; and

WHEREAS, the Health Department has notified Vlahakis Commercial Property Management, LLC that it is exercising the option to continue a lease agreement for another three year period; and

WHEREAS, Vlahakis has proposed a rental rate and conditions that are reasonable and competitive; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the lease agreement for space in the Lansing Medical Office Center building at 2815 S. Pennsylvania.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease agreement with Vlahakis Commercial Property Management, LLC for approximately 2,319 square feet of space in the Lansing Medical Office Center for use as a pediatric dental clinic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the lease agreement shall be January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual rent for each of the three years shall be $29,220.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will be responsible for paying the cost of heating and cooling and for water and sewage use, estimated at $355 per month.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the lease agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Soule

Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/5/07

FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Grebner, Tennis, Dougan

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel Approved 11/7/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:

RESOLUTION HONORING JAMES M. WAHL

RESOLUTION #07-286

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl began his career with Ingham County in October 1977 as a Child Welfare Worker for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and

WHEREAS, in October 1989 his title changed to Juvenile Court Officer; and

WHEREAS, in April 1992 he was promoted to the position of Senior Juvenile Court Officer; and

WHEREAS, in February 1996 he was promoted to the position of Intake Referee; and

WHEREAS, for more than 30 years he has been dedicated to human services serving in the delinquency and neglect divisions of the court finishing his career in the Intake Division; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl was a tremendous source of experience and knowledge in all matters relating to juvenile cases and to the administration of the Circuit Court, Family Division; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl was a founding member and past Board member of the Christmas for Kids Produce Sale, currently known as the Child Benefit Fund; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl not only brought to the Court his dedication and commitment to serve the public, he also brought his great sense of humor and his ability to make his co-workers laugh.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors James M. Wahl for his many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions he has made to the Circuit Court, Family Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.

JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/1/07

Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee: