Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
January 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Thomas called the January 22, 2008 regular meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to order at 7:34 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Weatherwax-Grant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Randy Maiville, Onondaga Township Supervisor, 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 Nolan, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2007 regular meeting, the December 18, 2007 special meeting and the January 21, 2008 organizational meeting, as written. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas requested a vote to approve considering agenda item no. 8 – a personal resolution from Commissioner Schafer honoring Adam Joseph Rice. The Board voted unanimously to vote on the resolution. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant.
Chairperson Thomas indicated that Agenda Item No. 14 – Resolution to Pursue an Agreement with the Potter Park Zoological Society had been pulled from the agenda and will be considered at a later date.
Chairperson Thomas indicated that there would be substitutes for the following:
Agenda Item No. 9 – Resolution to Authorize Treasurer to Purchase HUD Foreclosed Property in the Name of the County for Deposit into the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Inventory.
Agenda Item No. 10 – Resolution to Provide Additional Funding for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
Agenda Item No. 11 – Resolution Approving Selection Criteria (Scoring System) for Ranking Landowner Applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program and Authorizing the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to Proceed with the 2008 Purchase of Development Rights Application Cycle
Agenda Item No. 12 – Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Adoption of an Amendment to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan Called Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels
Agenda Item No. 13 – Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Adoption of an Amendment to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan Called Shaw’s on Newton, LLC and Ingham County Fast Track Land Bank Authority
Agenda Item No. 26 – Resolution to Adopt a Monthly 911 Surcharge within Ingham County
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Helen McNamara, Ingham Intermediate School District, regarding the 2008 summer tax collection.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Ingham Intermediate School District regarding the 2008 summer tax collection. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Jim Paparella, Capital Area Child & Family Services, regarding Angel House Forensic Interviewer position. Referred to the Judiciary and Human Services Committees.
Letter from Joan Bauer, State Representative, thanking the Board for its support of Senate Bills 410 and 411. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Environmental Quality forwarding the Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Application Report. Received and placed on file.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2007 Audit Report. Accepted and place on file.
Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2006 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Richard Smith of Williamston thanked the Board for letting him attend the meetings.
Randy Maiville, Onondaga Township Supervisor, thanked Board for appointing the current Road Commissioners. He believes they are turning the public’s opinion of the Road Commission around and are very aware of the public’s concerns.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Celentino to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, and their substitutes, except items 17 and 26. The motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING ADAM JOSEPH RICE
RESOLUTION #08-001
WHEREAS, Adam Joseph Rice is a 2007 graduate of Williamston High School and is currently a freshman at Michigan State University; and
WHEREAS, Adam has been an active participant in scouting since becoming a Cub Scout in 1996, he joined Troop #63 in 2000; and
WHEREAS, as a Boy Scout, Adam served as an instructor, quartermaster and troop guide; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle Rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship, while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and
WHEREAS, Adam’s service project consisted of installing a concrete pad in front of the storage building near the soccer fields at Williamston Township Park, landscaping the area around the building and painting two benches; and
WHEREAS, with 29 merit badges, Adam has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Adam Joseph Rice for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
SS\ Bahar-Cook, Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Dougan, Grebner, Hertel, Holman, Nolan, Schafer, Schor, Severino, Soule, Tennis, Thomas, Weatherwax-Grant
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO PURCHASE HUD FORECLOSED PROPERTY IN THE NAME OF THE COUNTY FOR DEPOSIT INTO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY INVENTORY
RESOLUTION #08-002
WHEREAS, there exists in Ingham County a need to provide high quality affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to expand its partnership with local governments in helping to foster housing opportunities for low to moderate income families and address specific community needs, HUD has introduced a Good Neighbor Program; and
WHEREAS, this program facilitates the sale of aged HUD inventory of single family homes to local governments for one dollar ($1.00); and
WHEREAS, all profits of sales of HUD homes will go to support local housing/community development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, improvement to the quality of the housing stock in Ingham County is a primary purpose of the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority (Land Bank) which was created under the guidance of the County Treasurer, with the concurrence of the County Board of Commissioners, and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of certain HUD properties is in the public interest of the citizens of Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to acquire in the name of Ingham County and on behalf of the Land Bank, those properties that fit the goals of the Land Bank Authority and transfer said properties to the Land Bank for disposition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all cost of participation in this acquisition program shall be covered by the Land Bank.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary documents as approved to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
RESOLUTION #08-003
WHEREAS, the incidence of predatory, sub-prime and adjustable rate mortgage products is negatively impacting our county and the economic pressure caused by these mortgage products is expected to be severe throughout 2008; and
WHEREAS, the volume of Sheriff Deed activity almost doubled in 2007 compared to 2005, as a reflection of this economic strain; and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been working since late 2005 with the City of Lansing and the non-profit community to coordinate and increase the local counseling capacity for mortgage foreclosure prevention; and
WHEREAS, Eaton and Clinton Counties have joined in funding this coordinated effort; and
WHEREAS, the need exists for additional counseling capacity and a communication and awareness campaign to inform the public of the services available by calling 211 or logging onto www.holdontoyourhome.org; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition (GLHC) serves as the administrative hub for increasing the communities capacity; and
WHEREAS, in addition to funding for additional counseling capacity, a public awareness campaign of post cards, posters and media is being designed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with GLHC in the amount of $60,000 for increased foreclosure prevention efforts to be equally split between Delinquent Tax Revolving (516-25606) and Delinquent Tax Administration (516-25601).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is directed to make all necessary budget adjustments consistent with this resolution to strengthen the capacity within Ingham County for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention efforts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SELECTION CRITERIA (SCORING SYSTEM) FOR RANKING LANDOWNER APPLICATIONS TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD TO PROCEED WITH THE 2008 PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS APPLICATION CYCLE
RESOLUTION #08-004
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance
authorized the establishment of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation
Board to oversee the Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County’s Farmland Preservation Program has now qualified for the State Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, in the course of implementing the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board has established Selection Criteria for ranking landowner applications to the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance requires that the Selection Criteria be approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners before each application cycle.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Selection Criteria developed by the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board as set forth in the Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance passed July 27, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to proceed with the 2008 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) application cycle.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 1/15/08
Agricultural Characteristics (72 points)
Development Pressure (28 points)
Additional Ag Protection Efforts (35 points)
Other Criteria (30 points)
1. Agricultural Productivity Maximum Points: 20
Soil Classification Groupings according to USDA-NRCS based on yields (in bushels).
Group 1 – Group 2 (potential 130+ bu corn yields and 50+ bu soybean yields) 20 points
Group 3 – Group 4 (potential 110-129 bu corn yields and 40-49 bu soybean yields) 15 points
Group 5 – Group 6 (potential 90-109 bu corn yields and 30-39 bu soybean yields) 10 points
Group 7 – Group 8 (potential 70–89 bu corn yields and 20-29 bu soybean yields) 5 points
Group 9 – Group 10 (potential 50-69 bu corn yields and 10 to 19 bu soybean yields) 0 points
Example: 70% of parcel has Group 2 soils x 20 pts = 14 pts
30% of parcel has Group 3 soils x 15 pts = 4.5 pts
2. Size of Parcel(s) Maximum Points: 25
Points for size of parcel are calculated using a multiplier factor of 0.125, between 40 and 200 acres (maximum is 25 points). Parcels above 200 acres receive 25 points. Parcels that are 0-39.99 acres receive 0 points.
Example: Parcel size is 150 acres; 150 x 0.125 = 18.75
Example: Parcel size is 85 acres; 85 x 0.125 = 10.63
Example: Parcel size is 350 acres; 350 x 0.125 = 43.75 (25 points maximum)
Example: Parcel size is 32 acres; 3 2x 0.125 = 4.00 (0 points for parcels under 39.99 acres)
3. Additional Agricultural Income Maximum Points: 5
Points will be awarded to operations that demonstrate a commitment to “value-added” agriculture through animal related production and/or designated as specialty crop sales over $10,000.00 annually.
Example: Parcel is integral to farm operation that produces a specialty crop, which grosses over $15,000 annually
Total Points = 5.
4. Enrollment in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act (PA 116) Maximum Points:10
If only a percentage of the parcel is enrolled, than the percentage is multiplied by the maximum number of points (10) to result in a score.
Enrolled in PA 116 10 points
Not enrolled in PA 116 0 points
Example: Two adjacent 50 acre parcels are submitted as part of the same application by the same landowner. Only one 50 acre parcel is currently enrolled (50%). Total points = 5 points
5. Proximity to Existing Livestock Farms Maximum Points: 5
A livestock operation for this purpose means a farm with more than 50 animal units (EPA Definition; 1000ibs=1 unit)
Parcel is contiguous to an existing livestock operation 5 points
Parcel is located between 0.5 miles and 1 mile of an existing livestock operation 3 points
Parcel is located further than 1 mile from an existing livestock operation 0 points
*Contiguous for this section means no other parcels are located in between. Roads separating parcels are considered contiguous.
6. Amount of Land in the Surrounding Area in Agriculture Use and/or Natural Land
Maximum: 7
Points for this section are calculated using a mile radius from the centroid (computer generated) of the property
75% or more of the surrounding area is in agriculture use or natural lands 7 points
50% or more but less than 75% of the surrounding area is in agriculture use or natural lands 5 points
25% or more but less than 50% of the surrounding area is in agriculture use or natural lands 2 points
Less than 25% of the surrounding area is in agriculture use or natural lands 0 points
7. Proximity to Existing Public Sanitary Sewer and/or Water Maximum Points: 10
Linear distance to existing, usable public sanitary sewer or water, or both, service will result in the following scoring options:
Less than one-half (½ ) mile from sewer or water 0 points
One-half (½) mile or more but less than 1 mile 5 points
One (1) mile or more but less than 2 miles 8 points
Two (2) miles or more but less than 5 miles 10 points
More than 5 miles 6 points
Example: Parcel is located 3 miles from existing sewer lines. Total points = 10 pts.
8. Development Activity in Township Maximum Points: 3
Townships will be divided into four groups of four, ranking highest to lowest using a three year average for new building permits.
Parcel located in a group of townships with the highest number of new building permits 3 points
Parcel located in a group of townships with the second highest number of new permits 2 points
Parcel located in a group of townships with the third highest number of new permits 1 points
Parcel located in a group of townships with the lowest number of new well permits 0 points
Parcel located in a city or village 0 points
Example: Parcel is located within a township that falls into a group of townships which have the second largest tier of new building permits. Total points = 2 pts
9. Road Frontage (paved or gravel) Maximum Points: 15
Emphasis is placed on parcels with greater linear distance of road frontage, placing the farmland under a greater threat of fragmented development. Frontage can be gravel, paved or both, and must be adjacent to the subject parcel. Points are calculated using a multiplier factor of .0284 with a maximum of 15 points or 5280 feet (1 mile). Linear feet are divided by 10 them multiplied by .0284.
Example:
Road frontage of 5280 feet (1 mile) or more (5280/10 = 528 * .0284 = 15.0) 15 points
Road frontage of 2640 feet (1/2 mile) (2640/10 = 264 * .0284 = 7.5) 7.5 points
Road frontage of 1320 feet (1/4 mile) (1320/10 = 132 * .0284 = 3.75) 3.75 points
Example: Parcel has 1 mile of road frontage. Total points = 15 points.
10. Location to other protected property Maximum Points: 15
Parcel is adjacent to protected land 10 points
Parcel is not adjacent but within 1 mile of protected land 8 points
Parcel is not within 1 mile of protected land 0 points
5 points if not, then 0 Points
Example: Parcel is adjacent to a previously protected farmland parcel = 10 points
Seventy-five (75%) of the surrounding land within 1 mile is in P.A. 116 = 5 points
11. Agricultural District Zoning Designation Maximum Points: 10
Additional points are given to parcels that are designated as an agricultural district.
Exclusive Agricultural District, A-1; (Restricts Residential Development) 10 points
General Agricultural District, A-2 3 points
Non-Agricultural District 0 points
Example: Parcel has been designated as an exclusive agricultural district, A-1 under current zoning. Total Points = 10 points
12. Block Applications Maximum Points: 10
Emphasis is placed on applications which consist of one or more landowners who create a 500 acre, or more, block of contiguous farmland. Contiguous blocks of farmland have a greater potential for creating a long-term business environment for agriculture. Parcels applying in a block application must be contiguous. Each applicant in the block application receives points for this section.
One or more landowners apply together to create over 1000 contiguous acres 10 points
One or more landowners apply together to create 750 to 999 contiguous acres 8 points
One or more landowners apply together to create 500 to 749 contiguous acres 6 points
One or more landowners apply together to create 0 to 500 contiguous acres 0 points
Example: Four landowners, with varying parcel acreage, apply a block-application of over 800 contiguous acres. (Each of the four landowners would receive 8 points for this section)
Note: IF a parcel in a block application is preserved, the remaining landowners will continue to receive full points for this section of the scoring criteria in future cycles, provided they still wish to participate in the block application.
OTHER CRITERIA (30 points)
13. Additional Points Based on Matching Funds Maximum Points: 20
0-24% donation 0 points
25% or greater donation Multiply by .4 (Maximum, 20 points)
Example 1: Landowner is willing to donate 25% of the development rights value.
(25 x .4 = 10) Total points = 13.75 points
Example 2 Landowner is willing to donate 50% of the development rights value.
(50 x .4 = 20) Total points = 20 points
(The State Agriculture Preservation Fund Board states 25% local match as a priority for allocating matching to programs.)
14. Unique Environmental, or Historical, Characteristics Maximum Points: 5
Unique characteristics are present such as environmental, physical (for example unique soils for agricultural production), historical, etc..
Parcel has unique features 5 points
Parcel does not have unique features 0 points
15. Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Maximum Points: 5
Participation in the MAEAP demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship above and beyond a conservation plan. The State Agriculture Preservation Board has identified the MAEAP as a priority to providing matching funds. Farms verified under the MAEAP must show certification to receive points.
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 INGHAM COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BROWNFIELD PLAN CALLED REDEVELOPMENT OF INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY PARCELS
RESOLUTION #08-005
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ICBRA) in September 2001 (resolution #01-279) 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, in July 2007 (resolution #07-183) the County Board of Commissioners and effected municipalities approved a Brownfield Plan Amendment called Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels; and
WHEREAS, the ICBRA reviewed that Plan Amendment and now recommends approval of a minor technical correction to that County Brownfield Plan Amendment which will clarify the taxable value of the properties to be based upon appropriate assessment rolls for those properties; and
WHEREAS, the description of the properties along with any maps and the corrected Brownfield (finance) Plan are available for public inspection at the office of the ICBRA, Hilliard Building, 121 E. Maple Street, Mason; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Board of Commissioners is required to hold a public hearing on the approval and adoption of the Brownfield Plan Amendment and to publish that notice in accordance with Section 13 of the Act.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be set for February 12, 2008 before the Board of Commissioners at 7:30 pm in the Board of Commissioners’ Room, Ingham County Courthouse, Mason, Michigan to hear any interested persons on the adoption of a resolution approving the Brownfield Plan Amendment called Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Act, the Clerk shall provide notice of the public hearing to taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes subject to capture under the Act and shall give notice to the public by causing notice to be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the County at least twenty (20) days before the date set for the public hearing.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/08
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 INGHAM COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BROWNFIELD PLAN CALLED SHAW’S ON NEWTON LLC AND INGHAM COUNTY FAST TRACK LAND BANK AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #08-006
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ICBRA) in September 2001 (resolution #01-279) 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 ICBRA recommends approval of an amendment to the County Brownfield Plan to redevelop properties in Meridian Charter Township Michigan identified with 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 because the project will reuse a contaminated site and will increase the Township’s tax base while creating new jobs; and
WHEREAS, the description of the Property along with any maps and the Brownfield (finance) Plan are available for public inspection at the office of the ICBRA, Hilliard Building, 121 E. Maple Street, Mason; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Act, the Board of Commissioners is required to hold a public hearing on the approval and adoption of the Brownfield Plan Amendment and to publish that notice in accordance with Section 13 of the Act.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, a public hearing shall be set for February 12, 2008 before the Board of Commissioners at 7:30 pm in the Board of Commissioners’ Room, Ingham County Courthouse, Mason, Michigan to hear any interested persons on the adoption of a resolution approving the Brownfield Plan Amendment called Shaw’s on Newton LLC and Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority for redevelopment of property in Meridian Charter Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Act, the Clerk shall provide notice of the public hearing to taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes subject to capture under the Act and shall give notice to the public by causing notice to be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the County at least twenty (20) days before the date set for the public hearing.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FUND TRANSFER TO THE POTTER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
RESOLUTION #08-007
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 Potter Park Zoological Society is a private 501(c) (3) nonprofit fundraising organization that raises the funds to support the Zoo; and
WHEREAS, in that capacity the Zoological Society supports: the Education Department, which provides over 500 programs per year that reaches almost 25,000 students; the Docent Association, that currently has over 120 volunteers; the Teen Zookeeper Program, enrolling over 100 students each year; and the Zookambi summer school program, a program that educates over 400 students per summer; and
WHEREAS, the Zoological Society operates the concession stands, gift shop, and pony rides; and sponsors special events with the help of their over 35 seasonal employees; and
WHEREAS, the Zoological Society operates on a $900,000 budget, supporting the Potter Park Zoo through educational programming, special events, and capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoological Society Board of Directors is comprised of 16 enthusiastic community leaders; and
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoological Society Board in addition to this $40,000 appropriation will continue to contribute to the marketing campaign at the 2008 levels at a minimum; and
WHEREAS, this marketing sub-committee works with the Ingham County Zoo Board to determine the best way to promote and spotlight the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Potter Park Zoo Board and the Parks & Recreation Commission recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize the transfer of $40,000 to be used by the Potter Park Zoological Society for 2008 marketing purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $40,000 from the proceeds of the Potter Park Zoo millage to be used by the Potter Park Zoological Society for 2008 marketing purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A ‘NO SMOKING POLICY’
WITHIN THE POTTER PARK ZOO
RESOLUTION #08-008
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo is a family and child oriented facility; and
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo staff has indicated that cigarette butts and lighted cigarettes present a hazard in the form of an opportunity to throw those items into animal exhibits; and
WHEREAS, a significant portion of the litter found around the zoo are discarded cigarette butts; and
WHEREAS, the trend among AZA Accredited Zoos is to control smoking to provide a healthier, cleaner, and safer environment for both visitors and animals; and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission that the implementation of a ‘No Smoking’ policy is necessary to not only maintain an orderly and pleasant environment for park visitors to the Zoo, but to also minimize smoking role modeling experiences for children and to minimize their exposure to second hand smoke; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve the implementation of a ‘No Smoking’ policy within the Potter Park Zoo at the earliest date possible with the exception of designated smoking areas.
WHEREAS, Section 3, Paragraph B, of the County Ordinance governing the Ingham County Park rules and regulations states that any park or park lands, or portions thereof, may be closed entirely or closed to certain uses for such period of time as may be determined by the County or its designated representative.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 3, Paragraph B, of the County Ordinance Governing the Ingham County rules and regulations, smoking be prohibited within the Potter Park Zoo with the exception of designated smoking areas.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 1/15/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
RESOLUTION #08-009
WHEREAS, Ingham County has provided same-sex domestic health care benefits since 2003 to its Managerial/Confidential employees and several of its bargaining units have same-sex domestic partner benefits; and
WHEREAS, to comply with the current Michigan Court of Appeals ruling, Ingham County can no longer legally offer these benefits; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has provided an opinion that these benefits should be terminated.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to obtain and provide a comparable benefit to replace the terminated benefits by July 31st 2008. Bahar-Cook/Hertel
Nays: Dougan, Schafer, Severino on amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that same-sex benefits for Managerial/Confidential employees is terminated as of July 31, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual shall be updated to incorporate a revised Health Insurance Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, letters of notice be prepared and sent to the effected bargaining units informing them of the changes necessary to comply with the law and inviting them to meet concerning the effects of these changes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Benefits and Insurance staff will provide information and assistance to effected employees and their domestic partners on alternative sources of insurance coverage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is the intention of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to reinstate the same sex domestic partner benefits if the Michigan Supreme Court determines such benefits to be lawful; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign appropriate documents after review by the County Attorney, as needed.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Grebner, Severino
Nays: De Leon, Copedge, Soule Absent: None Failed 1/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Soule to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Bahar-Cook, supported by Commissioner Hertel to amend the resolution by adding “by July 31st, 2008” to the end of the last “Whereas” paragraph. Motion to amend carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer and Severino voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant. The motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION #08-010
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Donald Wasserman, 2640 Marfitt Drive, Apt. 11, East Lansing, 48823
to the Board of Health, as a consumer, to a term expiring December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board waives the two-term limit and reappoints
George Rowan, 1368 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, 48823
to the Board of Health, as a consumer, to a term expiring December 31, 2010.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/14/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2007-2008 MOVING OUR COMMUNITY TOWARD HEALTH GRANT
RESOLUTION #08-011
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) implements a grant program to improve diet and physical activity in communities; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County was the recipient of a Moving Our Community Toward Health grant for the past three years; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has awarded a $40,000.00 implementation grant for the Moving Our Community Toward Health Initiative in FY2007-2008; and
WHEREAS, $50,650 in additional funds for the project will be provided by the Michigan Nutrition Network; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2007-2008 Moving Our Community Toward Health grant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Authorizes a Moving Our Community Toward Health Grant with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDCH will provide Ingham County with $40,000 to implement the initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Michigan Nutrition Network will provide Ingham County with $50,650 to implement the initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant funding shall be included in the 2007-2008 CPBC Agreement with the MDCH, covering the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subcontracts are authorized up to the specified amounts with the following individuals and organizations:
LeRoy Harvey, 1641 Mt. Vernon East Lansing--$19,000
South Lansing Community Development Association--$12,000
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council--$4,000
NorthWest Initiative--$28,450
Allen Neighborhood Center--$21,200
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2008 budget to implement the resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant agreement and the subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2007-2008 AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #08-012
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has for many years provided funding to Ingham County to help support public health services for City of Lansing residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to provide such support for the 2007-2008 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, these revenues are anticipated in the Health Department's 2008 budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement with the City of Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the City of Lansing to provide financial support to certain services provided by or through the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing shall provide $156,900 to support the following services:
1. Adult Health/STI Clinic - $31,400
2. Food Bank Project Operation - $10,000
3. Child Care Scholarship Program/OYC - $74,000
4. High Risk Adolescent Program - $21,500
5. Health Care Access - $10,000
6. Community Coalition for Youth - $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson be authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE 2007-2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #08-013
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public’s health is a shared responsibility between the State and County governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting public health; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH and Ingham County have entered into a 2007-2008 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships, authorized by Resolution No. 07-223; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has proposed an amendment to the 2007-2008 CPBC to adjust grant funding levels, establish a Safe Routes to School program and a Wisewoman Diabetes Startup project, and clarify Agreement procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Amendment #1 to the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall increase funding for the Family Planning/Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program by $5,350; increase funding the Maternal and Child Health program by $2,009; add $8,790 in funding for the Safe Routes to School program; and add $635 for the Wisewoman Diabetes Startup project. The net change in the Agreement amount will be an increase $16,784 from $4,576,141 to $5,592,925.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall: 1) Revise references in the Agreement to reflect their codification in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); 2) Revise Section IV – General Provisions; 3) Revise Attachment I – Budget Instructions; 4) Revise Attachment III – Program Specific Assurances; and 5) Incorporate Attachment IV – Funding/Reimbursement Matrix.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2008 Budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and the Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO RELEASE FUNDS FOR A SIREN EDUCATION PROJECT FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LANSING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
RESOLUTION #08-014
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing Emergency Management Division will provide warning siren education to Ingham County residents involved with a potential natural disaster involving severe weather in their area; and
WHEREAS, this project will educate the community on what the sirens mean, how to take cover, where to tune into for information, finding the best shelter, the unpredictability of a storm and what to do if someone has special needs; and
WHEREAS, the LEPC/HazMat Team budget has funds available from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant to be used for this purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County LEPC to release these funds to be used for this siren-warning project, further educating the community on the specifics of severe weather warnings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County LEPC/HazMat budget to expend up to $ 2,700 from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant to be used to contract with the City of Lansing Emergency Management Division to partially pay for the Siren Warning Education project in return for the education of Ingham County residents on severe weather warning sirens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing Emergency Management Division will be responsible for developing and implementing the siren project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract use documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING NOLAN SINGLETON
RESOLUTION #08-015
WHEREAS, Nolan Singleton began his career with Ingham County in January 1980 as a Psychologist for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, for 28 years he has been dedicated to human service, serving in a therapeutic role for both delinquency and neglect divisions of the court; and
WHEREAS, Nolan is finishing his career as a lead practitioner in a specialized treatment program working with a high risk adolescent population; and
WHEREAS, Nolan Singleton has touched the hearts of hundreds of youth and their families at a time they needed a kind, nurturing professional the most, leading them to a better life; and
WHEREAS, his love of his career cannot be over shadowed by his loyalty to the Michigan State Spartans; and
WHEREAS, Nolan Singleton has given the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division and the residents of Ingham County 28 years of quality service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Nolan Singleton 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: Weatherwax-Grant, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/10/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING PAMELA HEVERLY
RESOLUTION #08-016
WHEREAS, Pamela Heverly began her career with Ingham County in September 1975 as a Casework Aide for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, in January 1978 she was an Investigator for a variety of actions in the Probate office; and
WHEREAS, in June 2001 she became the Casework Assistant for the Family Division; and
WHEREAS, for over 32 years she has been dedicated to human services, serving youth and families in the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court as well as the Probate Court; and
WHEREAS, Pam has touched the lives of hundreds of children and their parents through her belief that all families deserve fair and equal treatment; and
WHEREAS, holidays were made better for at-risk youth in the Court due to her ability to successfully organize and coordinate special events with the “Pam touch”; and
WHEREAS, for many years Pam served on the Child Benefit Board which again demonstrates her commitment to the children of Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Pamela Heverly for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Circuit Court, Family Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/10/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE INGHAM COUNTY FINAL 911 SERVICE PLAN
RESOLUTION #08-017
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the final 911 service plan on December 15, 1987, and amended the service plan on October 22, 1996 and August 28, 2001, to benefit the citizens of Ingham County by providing a uniform and well known emergency telephone number; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners continues to believe that 911 service will benefit the citizens of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 164 of 2007 to further support 911 service in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County has deemed it necessary to collect county-based 911 funds from communications service providers as allowed under Public Act 164 of 2007, to defray the costs of being ready to process and of actually processing 911 calls placed within Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 164 of 2007 allows for limited amendments to be made to the Ingham County 911 Plan through resolution by the Board of Commissioners.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts an amendment to the Ingham County 911 Service Plan to establish a monthly county-based 911 surcharge as permitted under P.A. 164 of 2007.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Tennis, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/10/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MONTHLY 911 SURCHARGE WITHIN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-018
WHEREAS, under the Emergency 911 Service Enabling Act (P.A. 32 of 1986 as amended) the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the final 911 service plan on December 15, 1987 and amended the service plan on October 22, 1996 and August 28, 2001 to benefit the citizens of Ingham County by providing a uniform and well known emergency telephone number; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners continues to believe that 911 service will benefit the citizens of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan enacted Public Act: 164 of 2007 to further support 911 service in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 164 of 2007 allows for the creation of a county-based surcharge on all communication service providers that can access 911 and provides for the collection, disbursement, use, and audit of said funds; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County has deemed that a monthly county-based surcharge of 31 cents placed on all communications service providers beginning July 1, 2008 as allowed under Public Act 164 of 2007 is necessary to defray the costs of being ready to process and of actually processing 911 calls placed within Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Public Act 164 of 2007 states that an estimated amount of anticipated annual revenue must be included within the resolution creating the monthly county-based 911 surcharge and projections by the county estimate that amount of anticipated annual revenue to be $835,278 (the anticipated amount to be collected in calendar year 2008 under this surcharge is $417,639); and
WHEREAS, Public Act 164 expires February 28, 2009, the monthly county-based surcharge will remain in effect until that time, or is otherwise changed by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 164, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has modified the 911 plan on January 22, 2008, to reflect the changes in the 911 surcharges collected by Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the county-based 911 surcharge of $0.31, on communications devices as permitted under P.A. 164 of 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any required documents.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Tennis, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/10/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor
Nays: None Absent: Dougan Approved 1/16/08
Moved by Commissioner Holman, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioner Severino voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Thomas requested confirmation of the following appointments:
Re-appoint Paul Kindel and Dallas Henney to the Agricultural Preservation Board
Appoint Heather Ricketts to the Equal Opportunity Commission
Appoint Margaret Beall, Robin Turner and Dr. Willie Davis to the Community Health Center Board
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Tennis to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Copedge congratulated the Martin Luther King Recognition Committee for the wonderful program and luncheon they presented on Monday.
Commissioner Copedge announced that a meeting would be scheduled to discuss the purchased of Our Savior Lutheran for use by the Juvenile Justice program.
Commissioner Dougan congratulated Francine Minnick, Principal of Elliott Elementary School and Doug Daigle, of American Flooring, for being recognized as Educator of the Year and Businessperson of the Year, respectively, by the Holt School Business Alliance.
Commissioner Dougan also announced that the Holt School Business Alliance would be holding its annual Las Vegas night fundraiser on February 9 at the Holiday Inn South.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
There were no claims to be approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk