Board of Commissioners Rooms - Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
February 12, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Thomas called the February 12, 2008 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Bill Conklin, ICRC Managing Director, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2008 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas announced that Agenda Item 27 – Resolution Authorizing the Community Corrections Advisory Board to continue staff consultant services, had been pulled from the agenda.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letters from the State Treasury Department regarding a Resolution from Delhi Charter Township requesting revocation of the Personal Property Component and the Real and Personal Property Component of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate No. 2002-458 Issued to Tailor Steel America, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from Delhi Charter Township regarding an Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by Eisen Electric Corporation. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Rehman Robson confirming the services they are to provide to Ingham County as part of the Audit for the Year Ending December 31, 2007. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from the Greater Lansing Arab American Social Services, declining the County’s grant due to discontinuation of services. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Heather Ricketts, tendering her resignation from the Women’s Commission. Accepted with regrets and placed on file.
Letter from the Capital Area Transportation Authority regarding the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Amendment Shaw’s on Newton, LLC and Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority. Placed on file and read into record during the public hearing.
Letter from the State Department of Human Services Notifying of Approval of the 2007-08 Annual Plan and budget for Child Care Fund Expenditures. Referred to the Judiciary and Human Services Committees.
Memorandum, with attachments, from Circuit Court regarding the Jail Population Management Plan. Referred to the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committees.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation, regarding an Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Spartan Internet Consulting Corporation. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation, regarding an Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate For XG Sciences, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Robert E. Selig, Executive Director of Capital City Airport, regarding a possible name change for the airport. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from the State Department of Treasury forwarding an Order of Revocation of the real and personal property component(s) of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2005-552, issued to Quantum Graphiz, LLC. Referred to the Finance Committee.
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.
Chairperson Thomas declared the public hearing open at 7:36 p.m.. There was no one present to address the Board and Chairperson Thomas declared the public hearing closed at 7:37 p.m.
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. Chairperson Thomas declared the public
hearing open at 7:37 p.m. There was no one present to address the Board.
Clerk Bryanton read the following portion of the letter from CATA:
CATA is a supporter of economic development and appreciates Ingham County’s proposal for tax
capture. However, CATA is requesting that the CATA millage be totally exempt from the requested
tax abatement for this project. CATA is the provider of public transportation services to this
development area. Public transportation is crucial to many businesses and residents throughout the
area. To allow the needed revenue to fund this service, it is critical that CATA receive the total
millage revenue from the redevelopment Brownfield project. I urge Ingham County to eliminate
CATA from this plan for tax capture.
Chairperson Thomas declared the public hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Larry Smith, Ingham County Road Commissioner introduced Bill Conklin, the new Managing Director. Mr. Conklin shared some of his plans for the Road Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 13, 15 and 28. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items adopted separately are so noted in the Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ABLACK HISTORY/CULTURAL
DIVERSITY MONTH@ IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-019
WHEREAS, each February ANational African American History Month@ also known as ABlack History Month@ is observed to celebrate and honor the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS, in 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and through that Association, he began pressing for the establishment of Negro History Week as a way to bring national attention to the accomplishments of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson's dream became a reality in 1926, he chose the second week of February for the observance because of its proximity to the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals whom Dr. Woodson felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1970's the event was called Black History Week, and in 1976, the Association succeeded in expanding the observance, which then became Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation comprised of citizens from various ethnic groups and cultures; and
WHEREAS, it is important to promote a greater awareness of the history and culture of all ethnic groups across our country.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the month of February, 2008 as ABlack History/Cultural Diversity Month@ in Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 2/05/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE CENTRAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION #08-020
WHEREAS, the Controller has recommended the reorganization of Central Services to move the Insurance Benefits Office from the Financial Services Department to the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, to accommodate the move of two employees to the Human Resources Department, it is necessary to remodel offices within the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to move a current 3/4 time position within the Human Resources Department to full time, to provide necessary support; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the increased responsibility of the Human Resources Director position, the level of the position will be increased from Level 12 to Level 13 of the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel Manual; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the decrease in responsibility of the Financial Resources Director position, the level of the position will be decreased from Level 14 to Level 13 of the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel Manual and the position will be red lined at Level 14 until the position is vacant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham Board of Commissioners authorizes the reorganization of Central Services to move the Insurance Benefits Office under the supervision of the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reorganization to include the following:
- Human Resources Director – from MCF 12 step 1 to MCF 13 step 1
- Employee Services Coordinator – from 3/4 time to full time MCF 5 step 3
- Financial Services Director – (redlined) at MCF 14 to MCF 13 when vacant
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of $16,229 from contingency funds and $8,924 from the Insurance Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller and the Budget Director to make the necessary changes in the 2008 budget.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/05/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN TO MAINTAIN THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR LAKE LANSING INCLUDING THE
LAKE FRONTAGE OWNED BY INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-021
WHEREAS, the Lake Lansing Special Assessment District Advisory Committee has developed a long range plan for the ongoing maintenance of Lake Lansing which includes a special assessment district to fund the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 03-008 authorized a contract with Meridian Township to prepare a five year Watershed Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the current Agreement between Ingham County and the Charter Township of Meridian will expire at the end of 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County has demonstrated its support of the efforts to properly maintain this valuable natural resource and as a property owner with lake frontage wants to continue to contribute equitably to the successful implementation of the plan, as it is intended to both alleviate current problems and forestall possible future problems; and
WHEREAS, County property cannot be assessed in the same manner as other parcels in the special district will be assessed, however, the County has agreed to continue to appropriate payment in lieu of taxes, pursuant to the approval of an Agreement between the Charter Township of Meridian and the County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appropriate up to $10,000 for the 2008 assessment period; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 approved Parks Department budget includes an appropriation of $5,200 for this assessment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an additional appropriation of $4,800, to be taken from the 2008 Contingency Fund, for the 2008 assessment period, pursuant to a contractual agreement for services being reached between the County and the Charter Township of Meridian to implement the ten (10) year Watershed Management Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement be conditioned on the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement shall be for ten years, with an annual review and the County shall reserve the right to discontinue the relationship for the ensuing year or years based upon any aspects of the process and/or assessment methodology that the County feels is objectionable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment will be due on October 1st of each year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said payment will be contingent upon notification to the Parks Department four days prior to each herbicide application that requires the beach at Lake Lansing Park-South to be closed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments as required by this resolution, and the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract upon review of the County Attorney as to form.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 1/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino
Nays: Grebner, Schor Absent: Dougan Approved 2/12/08
Moved by Commissioner Nolan, supported by Commissioner Soule to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Grebner and Schor voting no, all other voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING ACT
RESOLUTION #08-022
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2001, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, PA 381 of 1996, as amended (“the Act”), the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #01-328 creating a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, in order to promote the redevelopment of environmentally distressed, functionally obsolete, and/or blighted areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, after providing the public and all affected taxing jurisdictions notice and opportunities to express their views and recommendations, the Board of Commissioners approved on June 26, 2007 (#07-183) an amendment to the plan to restore the environmental and economic viability of tax foreclosed and underutilized properties that are held by the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority (“the Plan”), pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, upon close review and use of the Plan, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has prepared and recommended for approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners a technical amendment to that Plan, item E, that clarifies and corrects the tax year for assessing properties in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of this revised Plan approval has been published and sent to the public and affected taxing authorities per the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has made the following determinations and findings:
a. The Plan meets the requirements of a Brownfield Plan set forth in Section 13 of the Act;
b. The proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities is feasible;
c. The costs of eligible activities proposed are reasonable and necessary to carry out the
purposes of the Act;
d. The captured taxable value estimated to result from the Plan’s adoption is reasonable;
e. The Plan, in accordance with the Act, constitutes a public purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority vested in the Ingham County Board of Commissioners by the Act, and pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Act, the Plan is hereby approved in the form attached as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should any section, clause or phrase of this Resolution be declared by the Courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as a whole nor any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 2/05/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
(Attachments to this resolution are on file in the Clerk’s Office.)
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE INGHAM COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR SHAW’S ON NEWTON LLC AND INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #08-023
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority recommends approval of an amendment to the Ingham County Brownfield Authority Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the redevelopment of 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 provides the following resolution to the Ingham County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County created the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ICBRA) by 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 ICBRA has met and recommended approval of a Brownfield Plan amendment named the Shaw’s on Newton LLC and Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Plan to restore the environmental and economic viability of contaminated and blighted properties in Meridian Township in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the ICBRA reviewed the Plan Amendment in accordance with the Act and finds that the Plan: meets the requirements of Section 13 of the Act, and the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities is feasible, and the costs of eligible activities proposed are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act, and the captured taxable value amount estimated to result from the Plan’s adoption is reasonable and the Plan, in accordance with the Act, constitutes a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2008 the County of Ingham Commissioners set a public hearing at least twenty days before the meeting at which this resolution is being considered and provided notice to and fully informed all taxing jurisdictions which are affected by the Plan Amendment about the fiscal and economic implications of the proposed Financing Plan and provided them a reasonable opportunity to express their views and recommendations on the Financing Plan and in accordance with Sections 13(10) and 14(1) of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners desire to proceed with approval of the Plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority vested in the Ingham County Board of Commissioners by the Act, and pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Act, the Plan is hereby approved in the form attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should any section clause or phrase of this resolution be declared by the Courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as a whole nor any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: Grebner Absent: None Approved 2/05/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: Grebner Absent: None Approved 2/11/08
Moved by Commissioner Nolan, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Grebner and Thomas voting no, all others voting yes.
(Attachments to this resolution are on file in the Clerk’s office.)
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD
RESOLUTION #08-024
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Community Health Center Board; 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
Bridgette Jones, 880 W. Edgewood Blvd, Lansing, 48911
to the Community Health Center Board to a term expiring December 31, 2009.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING LINDA DIEPENHORST
RESOLUTION #08-025
WHEREAS, Linda Diepenhorst began her career with Ingham County in August, 1999 as a Public Health Nurse in the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, in October, 2001 she was promoted to the position of Senior Public Health Nurse in the Ingham Health Plan Unit; and
WHEREAS, she was reclassified as a Case Management Coordinator through the Nurses Job Study in 2002; and
WHEREAS, through the reorganization of the Ingham Health Plan Unit which became the Health Plan Management Unit in May, 2004 she was reclassified to the position of Medical Service Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, she has functioned as a key member of the Health Plan Management Team which provides Administrative Services for 17 health plans in Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Linda Diepenhorst for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING GERALDINE WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION #08-026
WHEREAS, Geraldine Washington began her career with Ingham County in June, 1974 as a Clerk Receptionist in the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, in September, 1977 she was promoted to the position of Clerk Typist II; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1985 she was promoted to the position of Account Clerk II; and
WHEREAS, in October, 1992 she was reclassified to the position of Reception/Billing Clerk/Health; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1997 she was reclassified to the position of Community Health Representative II; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has undergone many changes and locations, all of which she has been a part of; and
WHEREAS, for more than 30 years she has been dedicated to serving the Ingham County Health Department’s clients and in most cases was the first person in which they came in contact.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Geraldine Washington for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING JACQUELYNE ANN BAUMCHEN
RESOLUTION #08-027
WHEREAS, Jacquelyne Baumchen began her career with Ingham County in September, 1974 as a Clerk Typist in the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, in March, 1975 she was promoted to the position of Insurance Clerk; and
WHEREAS, in January, 1977 she was promoted to the position of Account Clerk II; and
WHEREAS, in October, 1987 she was reclassified to the position of Purchasing Account Clerk/Health; and
WHEREAS, for more than 33 years she has been dedicated to serving the Ingham County Health Department in assisting with its purchasing needs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Jacquelyne Baumchen for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING JUDY JAGER
RESOLUTION #08-028
WHEREAS, Judy Jager began her career with Ingham County in March, 1973 as a Clerk Typist II in the Ingham County Jury Board; and
WHEREAS, in January, 1982 she transferred to the Ingham County Health Department to the position of Clerk Typist II; and
WHEREAS, in November, 1983 she was reclassified to the position of Health Data Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1996 she was reclassified to the position of Management Information System Coordinator/Health; and
WHEREAS, for more than 25 years she has been dedicated to serving the Ingham County Health Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Judy Jager for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING JUDITH WILLIAMS
RESOLUTION #08-029
WHEREAS, Judith Williams began her career with Ingham County in January, 1989 as a Clinic Nurse in the Immunization Unit of the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, in June 1992 she was reclassified to the position of Immunization & Satellite Clinic Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1996 she was promoted to the position of Communicable Disease Control/Immunization Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, as a part of her role she provided exemplary leadership in the development and implementation of quality assurance initiatives for the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, for the past 19 years, she has been dedicated to serving the Ingham County community.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Judith Williams for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS
WITH LICENSED DENTISTS FOR 2008
RESOLUTION #08-030
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates two dental health centers and uses a mix of employed and contracted dentists to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s 2008 budget includes $154,502 to pay for contractual dentists, assuming an average of 60 hours of contractual dental services per week between the two health centers; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize contracts with dentists at the rate of $49.52 per hour.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes service contracts with licensed dentists during calendar year 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dentists shall be paid at the rate of $49.52 per hour, with total expenditures not to exceed $154,502 during Fiscal Year 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is authorized to prepare service contracts for licensed dentists recommended by the Health Department and that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign such contracts.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SECOND YEAR GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE COMPASSION CAPITAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #08-031
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium works through member organizations, often using the Ingham County Health Department as its fiduciary agent; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium is nearing the completion of the first grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to enhance Ingham County’s efforts to improve the capacity of community and faith-based organizations to be effective in their missions; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium successfully competed for a second round of grants from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to assist community and faith-based organizations serving the homeless, prisoners reentering our community, and at-risk youth with their capacity-building; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2007, Resolution #07-263 was adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizing the acceptance of a second Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant of up to $1.5 million for the period of September 30, 2007 through September 29, 2010, and authorizing budget amendments for federal funds and matching funds from community partners; and
WHEREAS, further authority is needed to implement this capacity building initiative, specifically contracts with faith-based and community organizations, providers of training and technical assistance, and consulting and evaluation services; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium’s Investors Steering Committee and Leadership and Practice Committees are actively engaged with the Health Officer in the development and oversight of the initiative.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subcontracts are authorized with approximately eighteen (18) faith and community-based organizations annually to implement specific portions of the Compassion Capital Fund grant and that professional service contracts are authorized with consulting firms and individuals, using standard Ingham County procedures which shall include review by the County Attorney and the signature of the Ingham County Board Chairperson, with such subcontracts and professional service contracts made in amounts not to exceed available funding included in the Compassion Capital Fund proposal and budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller, on the recommendation of the Health Officer, is authorized to utilize grant funds to reimburse travel of community members, as required by the grant, and other expenses related to the Compassion Capital Fund project as included in the proposal and budget, utilizing the standard procedures and reimbursement rates set out in policies adopted by the Board of Commissioners for Ingham County employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is authorized to prepare the faith and community-based organizations subcontracts as recommended by the Health Department and that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign such subcontracts.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL RYAN WHITE PART B GRANT AWARD FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH TO EXPAND HIV CARE SERVICES
RESOLUTION #08-032
WHEREAS, the Health Department has submitted and secured external funding through the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) with $30,880 in Ryan White Part B (Title II) funding awarded to the Department for expanded HIV care services; and
WHEREAS, the award is provided for the period of January 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has been advised that this support will be ongoing and that the annual award amount is $41,173; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has been advised that this grant award will be included as part of its Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the State of Michigan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the Health Department’s proposal to expand its HIV care services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of $30,880 in Ryan White Part B from MDCH for the period of January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part time (0.5 FTE) Community Health Representative II position shall be established effective January 1, 2008, UAW TOPS D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the following expenditures as part of this HIV care services expansion: $5,896 for supplies and $6,410 for equipment including the purchase of a computer system and two printers not to exceed $2,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2008 budget to increase revenue and expenses reflecting $30,880 in additional Ryan White Part B funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any budget amendment/contract documents as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 2/05/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TWO PART-TIME, TEMPORARY RECYCLING WORKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MASON HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION AND MSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION #08-033
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program has been a long-standing partner with the Community-based Instruction (CBI) program of the Mason High School; and
WHEREAS, the CBI program has provided a community environment for the development of work experience, social interaction, transportation and daily living skills for students with various cognitive, mental, emotional and/or physical challenges; and
WHEREAS, parents, job coaches, students and 4-H staff have requested to make this program a more realistic employment experience for the students by creating part-time, temporary positions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed work duties would be to continue the collection of recycled paper from several offices in the Hilliard Building and delivering it to bins for pickup and occasionally, perform additional tasks such as envelope stuffing and attaching mailing labels for the MSU Extension Office, based on the skill level of the student; and
WHEREAS, work would be performed once a week, during the school year only, by two students, accompanied by a job coach provided by the Mason Schools; and
WHEREAS, funds from a current budget item for temporary employees in the MSU Extension budget would cover the employment costs for the 2008 budget year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the creation of two part-time, temporary recycling workers at a cost not to exceed $510.40 from existing temporary employment funds budgeted for MSU Extension Office.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/04/08
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 2/05/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 2/11/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and County Services Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR A POLICY FOR THE OPERATION OF COMPUTER NETWORK, INTERNET ACCESS AND EMAIL
WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT
RESOLUTION #08-034
WHEREAS, the County provides certain information technology services and equipment to the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has recommended to the courts of Michigan, that when a court is provided any of its communications systems through its funding unit, the court should establish policies and procedures, written in collaboration with the funding unit, for the control and monitoring of the court’s information to assure that the information is maintained in a protected and confidential manner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 15.232(d) (v), the judiciary is not a “public body” for the purposes of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act and its judicial documents are exempt from FOIA.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the attached agreement with the Circuit Court upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/31/08
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 02//05/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
(Agreement on file in the Clerk’s office.)
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
M/A-COM, INC. FOR A SIMULCAST SITE ENHANCEMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #08-035
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #03-324 to accept the M/A-COM, Inc. Final System Design as recommended by Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc. to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved a multisite enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System, upon the recommendation of the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee, with the assistance of the Lansing Radio Shop and M/A-COM, Inc. after evaluating both a multisite enhancement and simulcast enhancement proposals; and
WHEREAS, the 911Advisory Board and the City of Lansing are now recommending the simulcast enhancement proposal in order to adequately enhance the radio system coverage over and above the initial project primarily for the southwest portion of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Controller has negotiated with M/A-COM, Inc. the final contract price and proposal for this simulcast site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System for a cost not to exceed $995,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract amendment with M/A-COM, Inc. for a simulcast site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System, as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee, for a cost not to exceed $995,000, or $590,000 over and above the original multisite contract to be completed, operational and accepted by Ingham County by no later than July 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes up to $150,000 from unbudgeted 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Funds for Management and System Improvements to bring the total simulcast project budget up to $1,055,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract for up to $25,000 with TUSA Consulting, Inc. to act as the County agent to review and make recommendations on the M/A-COM, Inc. proposal, for this simulcast site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System contract to be completed no later than July 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes up to $2,300 for FCC licensing costs and $32,700 for project contingency costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a two year Software FX Agreement with M/A-COM, Inc. from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011, at no charge to Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any new contract or purchase documents as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney that are consistent with this resolution.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, Tennis, Schafer
Nays: De Leon Absent: None Approved 1/31/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Celentino, Schor
Nays: Weatherwax-Grant Absent: Dougan Approved 2/11/08
Moved by Commissioner Holman, supported by Commissioner Schor to adopt the resolution. Motion carried with Commissioners De Leon, Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook and Thomas voting no, all others voting yes.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Thomas requested confirmation of the following appointments:
Commissioner Thomas to the Community Health Center Board
EDC Director Susan Pigg to the Regional Economic Development Team
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Soule to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Dougan congratulated John Lazete of Vevay Township for being recognized as the Senate Staff-person of the Year by the Michigan Association of Counties.
Commissioner Dougan thanked the Dart Foundation for their $50,000 grant to Delhi Township to be used for renovations at Valhalla Park.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $29,159,239.46.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk