Amended 9/20/05

 

COUNTY SERVICES

August 16, 2005

Minutes

 

Members Present:         Victor Celentino, Dale Copedge, Debbie DeLeon, Andy Schor, Mike Severino, Don Vickers and Board Chairperson Mark  Grebner

 

Members Absent:         None

 

Others Present:             Harold Hailey, Jerry Ambrose, Jamie McAloon-Lampman, Bob Moore, Paula Johnson, Bruce Johnston, Mike Dyer and Kimberly Brosky

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:02 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

 

Approval of the March 15, April 12 and July 19, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED; THE APRIL 12 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED; AND, THE JULY 19 MINUTES AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Additions to the Agenda

3.         Substitute Resolution

8.         Additional Information

 

Limited Public Comment

Ms. Johnson addressed the Committee regarding her recent trip to Hawaii for a conference.  She stated the items covered in the conference regarded credit card fraud and the use of people’s Social Security numbers to obtain specific information.  She sat on the Privacy Council and the Identification Theft Committee.  Ms. Johnson stated great strides are being made in the privacy efforts. 

 

Mr. Dyer stated he was before this Committee at a past meeting to speak regarding his bid on a Hawk Island County Park project.  He stated this Committee listened to his concerns.  Mr. Dyer thanked the Committee for doing the right thing.  Mr. Bennett is a great guy to have within the County.  The Health Department was very helpful to him.  Mr. Dyer stated he was very grateful to have had the opportunity work with the County.

 

Chairperson Celentino thanked Mr. Dyer for his statements and then wished him good luck in his future projects.

 

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

 

1c.       Boards/Commissions Presentations – Joint Building Authority – Resolution Making Reappointments to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Joint Building Authority

 

3.         Animal Control – Substitute Resolution to Authorize Adjustments to the Animal  Control Department’s 2005 Budget and Position Allocation List

 

4.         Prosecuting  Attorney’s Office – Resolution to Accept a Grant from the U.S. Justice Department for a Domestic Assault Response Team Program and to Authorize Subcontracts with Agency Partners

 

8.         Housing Commission – Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Consolidated Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Modernization Funding for Carriage Lane Apartments

 

9.         Board of Commissioners

            a.         Resolution Honoring Bernard Simons

            b.         Resolution Designating September 26, 2005 “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children” in Ingham County

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

1.         Boards/Commission Presentations

            a.         Environmental Affairs Commission Interviews

 

Mr. Feinberg was not present this evening for his scheduled interview.

 

            b.         Women’s Commission Interview

 

The Committee interviewed Kimberly Brosky for a position on the Women’s Commission.

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY BROSKY TO THE WOMEN’S COMMISSION.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

2.         Parks Department – Presentation on Heart of Michigan Pathway

 

Mr. Moore presented a power-point presentation on the Heart of Michigan Pathway.  He stated funding for recreational opportunities has increased by 70%.  The Presentation addressed the benefits of connecting trails within the County.  Trails are very popular around the Country. 

 

Partners of the Pathway initiative include:  Lansing, East Lansing, Meridian Township, Michigan State University, Delhi Township and area property owners.  A resolution supporting the concept of the Heart of Michigan Pathway will be presented to this Committee for its consideration at a future meeting. 

 

The presentation went on to illustrate where the trails are currently located and where the proposed trails would be located.  It also included funding scenarios for this Pathway effort.  The first part of the initiative is to be completed in 2006.  Mr. Moore stated the Parks Department has requested funding in the 2006 budget process for this project. 

 

Chairperson Grebner asked if the appropriate right of ways had been purchased.  Mr. Moore stated discussions are ongoing regarding this matter. 

 

Mr. Moore suggested that local municipalities take over the maintenance of the trails once they are completed.  Comm. Copedge asked about the visibility of the trails and their emergency access routes.  Mr. Moore stated the trails would be accessible by emergency automobiles.  Three County parks and their trails are currently patrolled. 

 

The Committee thanked Mr. Moore for his informative presentation.

 

5.         Probate Court – Resolution Requesting Contingency Funds and Authorization for a Temporary Seasonal Position to Assist in Meeting Case Management Demands During an Extended Medical Leave

 

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. VICKERS, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINGENCY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION TO ASSIST IN MEETING CASE MANAGEMENT DEMANDS DURING AN EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE.

 

Comm. Schor stated he has reviewed the information regarding this item during tonight’s meeting.  His questions were addressed in the information. 

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

6.         Health Department – Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 05-117 and Authorize Staffing Changes in the Bureau of Health Plan Management

 

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 05-117 AND AUTHORIZE STAFFING CHANGES IN THE BUREAU OF HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT.

 

Comm.  DeLeon asked if the appropriate Union was sent a copy of this information prior to tonight’s meeting.  Mr. Hailey explained that he spoke with Mr. Bragg regarding this matter earlier today.  Information was sent to the appropriate union.  As of this date, Mr. Bragg has not heard any negative comments from the union.  Mr. Hailey stated he would check with Tom Larkin tomorrow.

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

7.         Treasurer – Informational Item – Tax Foreclosure Financial Hardship Policy Ingham County

 

Mr. Ambrose stated Ms. Conroy was present earlier during tonight’s meeting.  She has since left the meeting.  Comm. DeLeon stated she believes this process will work well.

 

The information was received and placed on file.

 

9c.       Board of Commissioners – Discussion Item – Release of Client Confidentiality of Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey, P.C. Legal Opinion, on the Road Commission

 

Mr. Ambrose informed the Committee that Mr. Stoker had no objections to releasing the Client Confidentiality of the Legal Opinion regarding the Road Commission.  Action is required by this Committee to release the information.

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO SEND THIS COMMITTEE’S AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO RELEASE THE CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY OF COHL, STOKER & MCGLINCHEY, P.C.’S APRIL 29, 2005 LEGAL OPINION ON THE ROAD COMMISSION.

 

Chairperson Grebner stated he does not think there would be a big risk in releasing privileged information from the Board in most cases.  There was a brief discussion regarding the procedure for future waivers of Client/Attorney Privileged information.  Mr. Ambrose stated staff would recommend a process for future requests.  He then stated the Board could determine if information should be privileged prior to its release by the County Attorney’s Office. 

 

Comm. Severino stated this Committee should also consider cases where there are multiple parties involved in a privileged matter.  An issue to consider in this case would be if one or more of the parties would have to waive client confidentiality to release information.  Mr. Ambrose stated he would have the County Attorney address this matter.

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

11.       Board Referrals – Resolution from Washtenaw County Urging the 109th Congress of the United States to Reject House Resolution 2726 as Introduced by Congressman Pete Sessions on May 26, 2005

 

The Board Referral was received and placed on file.

 

Announcements

Comm. DeLeon stated she wanted to present a late resolution to this Committee tonight which would have recognized the 20th anniversary of the Lansing Area Aids Network

 

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. VICKERS, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD RECOGNIZE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANSING AREA AIDS NETWORK.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Public Comment:          None

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Debra Neff