Approved 2/29/04

Members Present: Andy Schor, Dianne Holman, Chris Swope, Randy Schafer and Tom Minter

Members Absent: None

Others Present: John Neilsen, Matthew Myers and Christine Timmons

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schor at 6:02 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the January 29, 2004 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 29 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Stid

Additions to the Agenda: None

Limited Public Comment

Ms. Timmons stated she has read the Ingham County Board of Commissioners Ethic's Policy. This Policy was very well written. She then expressed her concern that a Commissioner is employed by a political action committee. This is not allowed by the Policy. She also expressed her concern regarding how this issue may be perceived by the general public. She will take the necessary actions to remedy this situation.

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

• Law Enforcement Committee - Resolution Honoring John Arthur Hays, IV

• Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to Accept the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division 2003 State Homeland Security Grant, Part II First Responder Training Grant
• Resolution to Accept the 2004 160 - Hour Correctional Training Grant
• Resolution to Accept the 2004 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant

• Resolution to Authorize the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to Utilize Two Night Vision Optical Devices

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. MINTER, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Communication - Ms. Vicki L. Custer

Chairperson Schor suggested this matter be referred to the Animal Control Director and then to the Animal Control Advisory Committee. The Committee agreed with this procedure. Comm. Swope then stated he has heard some concerns from volunteers from the Animal Control Shelter regarding its conditions. Chairperson Schor stated the Advisory Committee will look into this matter and also speak with the Director. Findings are to be reported to this Committee.

Comm. Minter stated Ms. Custer should receive a letter informing her of the actions being taken in response to her letter. He also stated the Advisory Committee should expect to receive this referral within a reasonable period of time.

Comm. Holman stated the Advisory Committee should review the concerns which have been expressed regarding the conditions of the Shelter. The Director of Animal Control should address Ms. Custer's specific complaint. Chairperson Schor stated the matter will be referred to the Director and then to the Advisory Committee.

Comm. Schafer stated this Committee will continue to receive complaints as long as the animal facility is referred to as a "shelter."

Chairperson Schor commended Mr. Myers and the Sheriff's Office for the grants that the Office receives.

3d. Sheriff's Office - Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Justice Benefits, Inc. to Secure Federal Entitlement Benefits for Ingham County Based on the Ingham County Correctional Facility Operations

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. STID, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JUSTICE BENEFITS, INC. TO SECURE FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT BENEFITS FOR INGHAM COUNTY BASED ON THE INGHAM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OPERATIONS.

Mr. Myers explained the Resolution authorizes the renewal of an existing contract. Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) will pursue federal entitlement monies for the County. If successful, they will be paid 22% of these monies received via a JBI processed claim after the County has received the money from the federal government.

Comm. Schafer stated he has been very pleased with the Sheriff's Office over the past several years. He has notified the Sheriff that he will endorse him in his upcoming election.

Comm. Schor asked if this service could be conducted in house. Mr. Myers explained that this is a specialized service. It would be cost prohibitive to hire an employee to conduct this service for the Office. This issue was discussed further. Comm. Holman agreed with Mr. Myers that this is a specialized area. A contracted service in this matter is reasonable.

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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Controller's Office - Report on Jail Medical

Mr. Neilsen stated the in-kind services from the Ingham Regional Medical Center will be available through 2011. In response to Comm. Swope, Mr. Neilsen stated the repayment for unused in-kind services as of December 31, 2002 was $2,025,910. Resolution 00-269 explains the agreement for the repayments.

Based on the costs outlined in Mr. Neilsen's memorandum, Comm. Swope stated the County has spent more money that it actually had. The years 1998 and 1999 list the same dollar amounts. Mr. Neilsen stated he will review the numbers and report the results to this Committee.

Comm. Schafer stated he would appreciate receiving a list of where the funds have been spent. Mr. Neilsen stated he would provide this Committee with detailed information regarding this item.

Announcements

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding future meeting discussions.

Chairperson Schor stated the Prosecutor informed him that the City of Lansing makes decisions as to how the Prosecutor is to prosecute ordinance violation cases.

Public Comment

Ms. Timmons restated her concerns from the beginning of this meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff

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