COUNTY SERVICES

Amended 8/15/06

COUNTY SERVICES

July 18, 2006

Minutes

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

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Ed Dore, Jared Cypher, Harold Hailey

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

Approval of the June 20, 2006 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Copedge and Severino

Additions to the Agenda

12. Resolution of Intent to Enter Into a Conditional Agreement with the City of Lansing for the Lease and Operation of the Potter Park Zoo

13. Resolution Honoring Gail Kleine

Limited Public Comment

Mr. Ambrose expressed his appreciation to the Committee for its consideration of the Potter Park Zoo Resolution in agenda item 12. The Agreement could be a great benefit to the residents of the City of Lansing and Ingham County.

Mr. Smith stated he attended a number of the Potter Park Zoo Task Force meetings. He asked that this Committee consider the Resolution very carefully. The Task Force was a nice process; however, Mr. Smith stated he does not agree with the recommendation from the Task Force. He further stated he supports the concept of a joint effort between the City and the County. Option 2, as considered by the Task Force, would be a nice compromise to the current recommendation. Mr. Smith stated Comm. Bahar-Cook did a wonderful job of Chairing the Task Force.

(Comm. Copedge arrived at 7:07 p.m.)

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

3a. Fair Board – Resolution Accepting the Donation of a Sewer Line and Related Improvements for the North Area from Netterfields Popcorn and Lemonade

4. Economic Development Corporation/Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Resolution Approving a Contract with AKT Peerless Environmental Consulting for the Petroleum Site Assessment Grant Program

5. Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth/Ingham County MSU Extension

a. Resolution to Provide Coordinating and Program Support Services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth (CCY)

b. Resolution to Authorize a Fourth Year Contract Between the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth/Ingham County MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for Juvenile Justice Title V Prevention Grant and Associated Subcontracts

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

7. Facilities

a. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Roofcon, Inc. for Roof Replacement at the Ingham County Youth Center

b. Resolution Awarding a Contract to Mid Michigan Roofing, Inc. for Roof Replacement at the 55^th District Court and the Transfer of Funds to Complete the Project

c. Resolution Awarding a Contract to Niles Construction Services, Inc. for Interior Painting at the Ingham County Youth Center and the Transfer of Funds to Complete the Project

8. Human Resources Department

a. Resolution to Provide Additional Reimbursement for the Judicial Assistant for Chief Circuit Court Judge, Chief Circuit Court Judge Pro Tempore, and Presiding Family Division Judge

b. Resolution Certifying Representatives for the MERS Annual Meeting

c. Resolution Reclassifying the Diversion Coordinator Position

13. Resolution Honoring Gail Kleine

Comm. DeLeon asked questions regarding agenda item number 7 which was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Comm. DeLeon stated the bid information was not included in the Staff Review sheets as requested by this Committee. She also asked about the issue of minority preference.

Mr. Terrill stated the County’s Local Purchasing Preference Policy did not apply to these contracts. The RFP’s were advertised in the Lansing State Journal, the Chronicle, various construction news outlets and they were posted on the Purchasing Department’s web page. Mr. Terrill further stated the Facilities Department actively seeks minority vendors.

Comm. DeLeon stated she had requested that RFP’s be placed in Hispanic communications. Mr. Dore stated he would speak with the Purchasing Department regarding this matter on Wednesday.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Severino

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Severino

Comm. Holman asked that staff provide copies of the agenda face sheet for the public at the liaison meetings.

1. Board/Commission Presentation – Fair Board Appointments

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. VICKERS, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENTS OF LOWELL MARTIN AND NADINE NOSAL TO THE FAIR BOARD.

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the applicants for the Ingham County Fair Board.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION BY RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENTS OF NADINE NOSAL AND CONSTANCE KREBS TO THE FAIR BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Severino

Chairperson Schor encouraged the Fair Board to involve the other Fair Board applicants in the Fair Board activities.

2. Agricultural Preservation Board

a. Resolution Submitting to a Vote of the Electorate a Special Millage for Farmland and Open Space Preservation

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION WITH A .25 MILL INSTEAD OF A .50 MILL.

Comm. Holman withdrew her motion.

Mr. Kindel stated a number of Ingham County farmers have applied for farmland preservation. The Agricultural Preservation Board (Board) will apply for matching funds at the State and Federal levels. The Board needs a dedicated source of funding to have a meaningful program. Mr. Kindel explained the State and Federal governments will ask about local funding matches.

The one-half (.50) mill is needed to do significant work to prevent the loss of large amounts of farmland. Mr. Henney stated an Ingham County priority is to preserve farmland. The Board of Commissioners created the Farmland Preservation Board to address this priority. Funds are needed to address this priority.

Comm. Copedge commended the Board for its enthusiasm. He then stated he supports the efforts of the Board. Comm. Copedge asked if the Board has provided information on demographics as he had requested at a previous meeting. Ms. Sheridan distributed information as requested by Comm. Copedge. The information contained City and County Comparisons. The Cities include Ann Arbor and Lansing; the Counties include Washtenaw and Ingham.

Comm. Copedge stated if the Board does not take the time to educate the public about this matter, the millage will fail. He then asked how the Board plans to educate the public. If appropriate measures are put in place to ensure the passage of this millage, Comm. Copedge stated he could support the Resolution.

Mr. Kindel agreed that considerable education is required for the millage to be successful. The Board has developed a tentative millage committee. A draft brochure has been developed. Ms. Sheridan stated the Board does understand that this is a large endeavor. The Board has been speaking with groups who put together the Washtenaw County millage campaign. Washtenaw County used six to eight direct mailers as well as television advertisements. Ms. Sheridan stated the time is right for this to happen in Ingham County.

Chairperson Celentino stated a .35 millage had been previously discussed. The rate is now .50. Chairperson Celentino asked why the millage amount has increased. Ms. Sheridan stated the Board wants .50; however, it will work with the amount that is actually approved. Ingham County should determine the appropriate millage level. Ms. Sheridan stated .35 is the next best amount for the Board.

Chairperson Celentino asked for the number of applications the Board has received. Ms. Sheridan stated the Board has received 17 applications for farmland preservation for approximately 32,000 total acres.

Comm. Vickers stated he has attended a number of the Board’s meetings. He does not want to see development on farmland in the County. The millage is one way to keep farming a viable business while not increasing commodity prices. Comm. Vickers stated the Agricultural Preservation Board has discussed this issue very hard. They will move slowly and make sure everything is in place to ensure a successful outcome. He further stated the millage should not be much lower than .35 mills.

Comm. Holman stated it is tough to support another millage; however, this millage will sustain land use policies.

Comm. Vickers informed the Committee that his personal property would not qualify for preservation.

Comm. Copedge expressed his hope that the Board has an aggressive plan to ensure the passage of the millage. He then stated he will support the Resolution.

Comm. DeLeon stated she has real reservations about this matter. Farmland preservation does not appear to be an immediate need when compared to other issues which will be on the ballot. Ms. Sheridan stated she could provide additional demographic information to illustrate the importance of this issue to people within Ingham County. Comm. DeLeon stated she supports the concept but is not sure this is the time to place the matter before the public for a vote.

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION WITH AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MILLAGE AMOUNT FROM .5 TO .35. MOTION CARRIED with Comm. DeLeon voting NO. Absent: Comm. Severino

b. Resolution Authorizing a Contract Extension between Sheridan Land Consulting and Ingham County to Provide Technical Assistance to the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board

Mr. Henney stated Ms. Sheridan has provided very valuable services to the Farmland Preservation Board (Board). The Board would like her to continue her services.

Comm. DeLeon asked if Ms. Sheridan provides an educational component. Ms. Sheridan stated she may try to provide that service. Comm. DeLeon stated she thought the Consultant’s job was to look for alternative funding sources for her salary. Mr. Henney explained the Consultant’s job is to look for funding for Agricultural Preservation activities.

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN SHERIDAN LAND CONSULTING AND INGHAM COUNTY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Severino

12. Resolution of Intent to Enter Into a Conditional Agreement with the City of Lansing for the Lease and Operation of the Potter Park Zoo

Chairperson Schor stated Comm. Bahar-Cook worked very hard on this matter as Chair of the Task Force for the past three months. Comm. Bahar-Cook thanked Chairperson Celentino for the opportunity to chair the Task Force. She also expressed her appreciation to the other members of the Task Force for their participation.

Comm. Bahar-Cook explained the Task Force held discussions with members of the Lansing City Council, the Parks Board, the Potters Park Zoo and the Potters Park Zoological Society. It is important that the Zoo is recognized as a regional attraction which should receive regional funding. In time, maybe Eaton and Clinton Counties will be willing participate in a regional authority.

Comm. Bahar-Cook further explained that if the County is to leverage the funding for the Zoo, it should have financial control over the Zoo. It is ultimately the County tax payers’ money that should be spent wisely. The Task Force has recommended the County lease the Zoo on the condition that a Zoo millage is approved by the voters. It is also important to consider the current Zoo employees. The recommendation calls for no more than .46 mills.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO E NTER INTO A CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING FOR THE LEASE AND OPERATION OF THE POTTER PARK ZOO.

Comm. DeLeon stated, currently, all indications point to .46 mills. Additional financial information which has just been received will be reviewed. Chairperson Schor stated approval of the Resolution does not place the millage language on the ballot. Comm. Bahar-Cook explained the Resolution informs the City of Lansing of the County’s position.

Comm. Copedge stated Comm. Bahar-Cook did a wonderful job chairing the Zoo Task Force. She kept people on task and focused on the main issue. (A number of Commissioners made similar comments regarding Comm. Bahar-Cook.) Chairperson

Celentino concurred with Comm. Copedge’s statements. Everyone on the Task Force did a wonderful job deliberating the issue.

Chairperson Celentino discussed the general terms of the conditions, as contained in the Resolution. He asked if item (g) is inconsistent with item (a).

(a) the City lease Potter Park and the Zoo to Ingham County, transfer to Ingham County all personal property necessary for zoo operations and maintenance, and transfer responsibility for the operation and the maintenance of Potter Park and the Zoo to Ingham county to be operated through the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission.

(g) the City would be financially responsible for any costs associated with the operation and maintenance of Potter Park and the Zoo in excess of the Millage Revenues.

Mr. Dore explained the language was inserted by the County Attorney. The language in (a) is sufficient, so item (g) could be removed. The language came from discussions related to the Zoo employees. Chairperson Schor stated item (g) was initially included in the terms and conditions due to concerns major expenses relating to pre-existing conditions at the Zoo. He suggested the term “pre-existing” could be inserted into the language in item (g).

Chairperson Celentino stated he would be more comfortable with striking item (g) and then replacing it with clarified language. If the County takes over the Zoo and its operation, it should be responsible for any additional costs beyond the millage revenues.

Comm. DeLeon stated she would be more comfortable with keeping item (g) in the terms and conditions once it has been clarified.

Comm. Vickers asked if the County had received a formal request from the City Council regarding Potter Park and the Zoo. Chairperson Schor stated the County received a letter from the Mayor’s Office and the Lansing City Council participated on the Task Force. Comm. Bahar-Cook explained that Mr. Ambrose and Mr. Leeman served on the Task Force. The Mayor recommended option five and Mr. Leeman indicated his preference for option two.

Comm. Vickers asked if a lease amount has been discussed by the Task Force. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated a $1.00 amount has been discussed. Comm. Vickers asked if the City could cancel the lease. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated a 20-year lease has been discussed. A contract has not been drafted. Chairperson Schor stated the cancellation of the lease would be addressed in the lease contract. Mr. Dore stated that issue is normally addressed in contract language.

Mr. Ambrose stated the City trusts the County; however, it does have expectations, i.e. accreditation.

Comm. Vickers questioned the increase in the millage amount from $1.2 or $1.8 million to $3.1 million. Comm. Bahar-Cook explained that the Zoological Society expressed its concern regarding renovations which need to be made to the Park’s infrastructure.

Comm. Copedge asked about any pre-existing environmental issues or pre-existing litigation relating to the Park and/or the Zoo. Chairperson Schor stated those issues would be addressed for the Board meeting or for the Finance Committee meeting.

Comm. Holman addressed item (d): “express the parties’ intent that Zoo employees would not be placed in any worse position regarding wages and benefits.” She asked if the current Zoo employees would become Ingham County employees. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated that issue has not been determined.

Comm. DeLeon stated if Clinton County and Delta Township intend to participate in a Zoo Authority, they should submit their Resolutions of Intent soon. Comm. Bahar-Cook explained the Task Force is moving forward with the 2006 timeline. The 2007 timeline may be more appropriate. Chairperson Celentino explained the first BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED paragraph of the Resolution addresses the County’s intent.

Chairperson Celentino addressed item (c) of the terms and conditions. He explained that Clinton County would not be able to place a millage question on the 2006 ballot. They will consider doing so in 2007. Clinton County would like to serve on the Zoo Authority Board in an ex-officio capacity. Chairperson Celentino explained the Zoo Authority would be similar to the 911 Advisory Board.

The Committee consented to a Friendly Amendment to (c) – the Zoo Society is to be changed to the Zoological Society.

Mr. Ambrose thanked the County, on behalf of the Mayor, for its work to date on the Zoo issue. He encouraged the County to proceed expeditiously with the Resolution, the millage and the regional efforts. The Task Force did consider all options. Mr. Ambrose stated the City would prefer to have a more active role in the operation of the Park and the Zoo due to its investment in the Park and the Zoo.

Mr. Ambrose also stated the City understands the County taxpayers would assume more and more financial responsibility over the Park and Zoo. The fact the County should want some operational control is also understandable. Mr. Ambrose stated the County’s interest in participating in the Zoo and the interest of other governmental entities speaks to the opportunity for the Zoo to grow and continue to be a high quality Zoo.

Ownership of the Park and Zoo property will remain with the City; therefore, the City will continue to monitor that asset. The City will expect the Zoo to maintain its

accreditation status. It is also hopeful that item (c) of the terms and conditions can be further defined regarding its intent. Mr. Ambrose suggested a Zoo Advisory Board be created for the purpose of monitoring the Zoo’s operations and to provide advice and recommendations to the County Parks Commission and other interested parties.

Chairperson Celentino asked if Mr. Ambrose’s suggestion would recognize the City’s investment in the Zoo. Mr. Ambrose stated the language would be an improvement over the current language. The City should be assured that it has some voice in matters concerning the Park and the Zoo. He further explained it would be helpful from the Mayor’s perspective to define a minimum of the responsibilities.

Mr. Ambrose suggested the Zoo Advisory Board consist of no fewer than 2 City representatives, 2 County representatives, 1 Zoological Society representative and one representative from other interested parties regarding their financial support of the Zoo. The City Council wants details in order to increase their comfort level in leasing the property to the Zoo.

Comm. Copedge asked what kind of authority a Zoo Advisory Board would have. Mr. Ambrose stated the Zoo Advisory Board would be similar to the 911 Advisory Board. Chairperson Schor explained the 911 Advisory Board is a purely advisory board to the Board of Commissioners. A comparison between the two Boards is fair. Chairperson Schor also stated the Board of Commissioners has only overturned a recommendation of the 911 Advisory Board a few times over the past several years.

Comm. Bahar-Cook stated it’s very important for the City to serve a role because the County has not operated a Zoo in the past. Comm. Copedge was assured the Zoo Advisory Board would not be similar to the Road Commission or the Airport Authority.

Chairperson Celentino stated the County respects the 911 Advisory Board. A Zoo Advisory Board would need to recognize that its role would be to provide recommendations and advice to the Board of Commissioners. Ingham County realizes the City has supported the Zoo for many years. Chairperson Celentino further stated he would also like the Advisory Board membership and duties to be more defined.

Comm. Holman recommended the Zoo Advisory Board membership be limited to approximately seven members.

The Committee consented to a Friendly Amendment to (c) – create a Zoo Advisory Board for the purpose of monitoring Zoo operations and to provide advice and recommendation to the County Parks & Recreation Commission and other interested parties.

After some discussion, the Friendly Amendment was withdrawn.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO AMEND ITEM (c): create a Zoo Advisory Board, for the purpose of monitoring Zoo operations and to provide advice and recommendation to the County Parks and Recreation Commission and other interested parties; the membership to be determined by the

County Board of Commissioners, but which shall include at least two representatives from the City of Lansing, at least two representatives from Ingham County, at least one representative from the Zoological Society and at least one representative from other governmental entities interested in financially supporting the Zoo.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Severino

Mr. Ambrose stated item (g) of the terms and conditions creates a problem for the City. The language is contradictory:

(g) the City would be financially responsible for any costs associated with the operation and maintenance of Potter Park and the Zoo in excess of the Millage Revenues.

Mr. Ambrose explained the City understands the pre-existing conditions concept; however, the terms would be negotiated in a final agreement. Mr. Dore suggested the agreement express the parties’ intent that the City and the County be jointly responsible for any pre-existing conditions. Comm. DeLeon suggested the Committee wait and see what the Finance Committee recommends for this matter. Chairperson Celentino expressed his concern that the current language is inconsistent with the County’s intent.

Chairperson Schor stated it is this Committee’s intent that staff negotiates a lease with the City of Lansing that would protect the County from any unforeseen, non-foreclosed problems. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated the Zoo is reviewed with a fine-tooth comb every five years. Mr. Jemerson explained the inspection of the Zoo can be equated with a home inspection but from the perspective of the safety of the animals.

Chairperson Schor suggested item (g) be removed from the Resolution and that the issue be addressed by the County Attorney in the lease.

(Comm. Severino arrived at 8:43 p.m.)

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO AMEND ITEM (g) OF THE RESOLUTION TO: EXPRESS THE PARTIES’ INTENT THAT THE

CITY OF LANSING, AND NOT INGHAM COUNTY, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POTTER PARK AND THE ZOO ARISING FROM ANY UNFORESEEN AND/OR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

Comm. Severino suggested the language indicate the City would indemnify the County for any such costs. Chairperson Schor stated the County Attorney would address that issue in the lease.

MOTION FAILED with Comms. Schor, Holman and Severino voting YES.

(Item (g) will remain in the Resolution and staff will draft language for the lease. Language will be ready for the Finance Committee meeting on July 19, 2006.)

The Committee continued their discussion of this item. Comm. Severino stated he would not be in favor of selling the millage to the voters with the promise that Clinton County and Delta Township will participate financially in the future. Chairperson Schor explained it is not the roll of the Board of Commissioners to sell the millage.

Chairperson Celentino expressed his appreciation for Comm. Severino’s comment. He then stated the County should recognize that Clinton County always comes to the table. It’s possible the County should wait until 2007 to place the millage on the ballot; however, Clinton County assured the Task Force that if the millage passes in 2006, it would not deter their discussions of participating in the Zoo Authority.

Mr. Ambrose expressed the City’s concern regarding the timeline referred to in the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph of the Resolution.

The Committee consented to a Friendly Amendment to add the term “external” to the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph in reference to the “accountants and/or consultants.”

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO AMEND RESOLUTION ITEM (E) BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO THE END OF SECOND LINE: AND CONTINUED ACCREDITATION OF THE ZOO.

Mr. Ambrose suggested the Resolution include language which expresses the County’s intent to maintain accreditation of the Zoo. Chairperson Schor stated it is the intent of the County to maintain the Zoo’s accreditation status.

Comm. Severino asked Comm. Holman to clarify the intent of her motion. Comm. Holman explained the intent is to show a commitment to maintain accreditation.

Comm. Holman withdrew her motion.

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO ADD A WHEREAS WHICH STATES: IT IS THE INTENT OF THE COUNTY AND THE CITY TO MAINTAIN ACCREDITATION AND OTHER LICENSING CONTRACTS/ REQUIREMENTS.

Comm. Severino stated he would not vote in favor of the above motion because it is more appropriate to handle that issue in another document.

MOTION CARRIED with Comms Severino and Vickers voting NO.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO ADD A BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED PARAGRAPH TO THE RESOLUTION WHICH STATES: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT STAFF SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF LANSING, WITH THE FINAL LEASE TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MAIN MOTION as Amended CARRIED with Comm. Vickers voting NO.

3b. Fair Board – Resolution Amending Resolution #05-339 to Authorize Per Diems for Fair Board Members Working During Fair Week

Chairperson Schor asked why the President and Vice President of the Fair Board should receive a higher per diem than the other Fair Board members. Comm. Vickers stated the Chair and the Vice Chair handle more people-related tasks than the other members. He then stated the per diems could be reduced to the same level as the other Fair Board members if that is the wish of this Committee.

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #05-339 TO AUTHORIZE PER DIEMS FOR FAIR BOARD MEMBERS WORKING DURING FAIR WEEK.

The Committee consented to a Friendly Amendment to change the President, the Vice President and the Secretary-Treasurer per diems to $60 for an 8 hour shift and $30 for a 4 hour shift.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY as amended.

9. Management Information Systems

b. Informational Item – County-wide Wireless Initiative

Mr. Taylor stated he has proceeded with the Jurisdictional Wide Wireless project since he was last before this Committee. He explained the government would not build and operate

the network. A commercial provider would be selected through an RFP process to place equipment on public property. In return, the County would receive the revenue and this would be a low cost service for citizens and County Departments.

A community meeting will be held in August 2006. The Board of Commissioners will be invited to this meeting.

Chairperson Schor stated Mr. Taylor and Ms. Pigg are doing a phenomenal job on this issue. He then encouraged the Commissioners to speak with Mr. Taylor if they have any questions or concerns regarding the Initiative. Mr. Taylor stated he would be very happy to speak with the Commissioners prior to the community meeting.

Comm. Severino asked when the web monitoring system was implemented (agenda item #9a). Mr. Taylor stated the system has been in operation since April 2006. The employees are aware of the monitoring. Mr. Taylor then explained it is up to the department heads to determine specific web use policies. Comm. Severino stated he hopes the Committee can have a more in depth discussion of this issue in the near future.

Ms. Pigg explained the County-wide wireless initiative will bring the County up to speed with other Michigan counties.

a. Informational Item – Director Rodney Taylor, Web Monitoring

This item was discussed briefly in agenda item #9b.

10. Commissioner Dianne Holman – Resolution Authorizing Ingham County to Participate in the Timberland Resource Conservation and Development Area (Tabled from the June 20, 2006 County Services Committee Meeting)

Comm. Holman explained this item was tabled at this Committee’s June 20, 2006 meeting to allow the Drain Office and the Parks Department an opportunity to review the matter. She stated the Drain Office and the Parks Department are supportive of this item.

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TIMBERLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENTAREA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

11. County Services Committee/Controller’s Office

a. Resolution to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance to Transfer Supervisory Responsibility Over the Animal Director to the County Controller/Administrator

Chairperson Schor explained there have been concerns about public discussions coming before this Committee in relation to the Animal Control Office. To resolve these concerns, the Animal Control Director will report to the Controller/Administrator regarding employee issues.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE ANIMAL DIRECTOR TO THE COUNTY CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR.

Chairperson Schor explained that if an issue cannot be resolved between the Animal Control Director and the Controller, the issue will come before this Committee. The Director and the Controller are aware of this situation.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b. A Request for Permission to Release Attorney/Client Privileged Communication

Chairperson Schor explained the Airport Authority has requested to review our Attorney’s opinion regarding the Airport Authority millage. The County Attorney has approved this request.

MOVED BY COMM. DELEON, SUPPORTED BY COMM. VICKERS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO RELEASE ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Announcements

Comm. Vickers stated he is a big supporter of the Potter Park Zoo. He then stated he has concerns regarding some comments made on behalf of the City of Lansing.

Public Comment: None

The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff