Amended 4/15/04

LAW ENFORCEMENT

April 1, 2004

Minutes

Members Present: Andy Schor, Mary Stid, Dianne Holman, Chris Swope, Tom Minter and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino

Members Absent: Randy Schafer

Others Present: John Neilsen, Matthew Myers, Jim Hines, Mike Leaf, Jerry Ambrose, Mark Grebner and others

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Stid at 6:25 p.m. at Camp Highfields, Old Plank Road, Onondaga.

Approval of the March 11, 2004 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. STID, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. Absent Comms. Schor, Swope and Schafer

Additions to the Agenda

4c. Additional Information - Revised Resolution

Limited Public Comment: None

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

Sheriff's Office

Resolution Authorizing the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to Sign a Five-Year Lease Agreement with Dictaphone Corporation for a Telephone Recording System
Resolution to Renew a Four-Year Agreement with TC Process Serving
Resolution to Accept $496.00 from the Meridian Township Police Department to Assist with the "Task Force" Investigation

(Comm. Swope arrived at 6:27 p.m.)

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schor and Schafer

Welcome and Introductory Remarks - Jim Hines, Executive Director of Camp Highfields

Mr. Hines welcomed the Committee to Camp Highfields.

Law Enforcement Committee - Resolution Honoring Jason Prevo

MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. MINTER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION HONORING JASON PREVO. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms: Schor and Schafer

(Chairperson Schor arrived at 6:33 p.m.)

(Vice Chairperson Stid continued Chairing this meeting)

911 Advisory Board

Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment for the Wireless Voice Communication System from the M/A-COM Inc.

MOVED BY COMM. MINTER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE WIRELESS VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FROM THE M/A-COM I NC.

Comm. Holman requested additional information regarding the change orders. Mr. Neilsen explained a new tower must be used in this matter. It would not be feasible to use the existing tower. The cost includes tearing down the existing tower and then replacing it with a new tower. In response to Comm. Minter, Mr. Leaf stated the County should see a return on their investment in six to seven years.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation for the Necessary Site Preparation Work for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project

MOVED BY COMM. MINTER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE NECESSARY SITE PREPARATION WORK FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT.

Mr. Neilsen explained the not to exceed cost figure of $50,000 is the refined best estimate for all the sites

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Revised Resolution Authorizing Leases for the Necessary Communication Towers for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project

Additional information regarding this item was distributed to the Committee. Mr. Neilsen explained the Revised Resolution identifies the site locations, owner information, monthly/annual lease cost, lease start date, lease end date and terms. The Committee discussed this information briefly. Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee this Resolution authorizes the negotiation of any no cost contract/lease documents necessary for the tower leases on government or privately owned communication towers for the System Project.

(Chairperson Celentino arrived at 6:43 p.m.)

MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE THE REVISED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASES FOR THE NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Controller's Office

Introduction of 2005 Strategic Planning Information Report - Information from County Offices, Departments and the Courts Regarding 2005 Strategic Planning and Budget Process. This Report includes background information, activity indicators and performance measures

The Committee received copies of information regarding items for consideration during the budget development process. This information is listed according to the appropriate Committee. Mr. Neilsen stated this the first step in the 2004 Budget process. Vice Chairperson Stid expressed Comm. Schafer's suggestion that Animal Control Officers could look for non-licensed dogs during the winter months when shelter business is slow. Mr. Ambrose explained that Animal Control had resources in the past to accomplish this work. However, those resources have been eliminated over time due to budget concerns. The Committee discussed this issue further.

Mr. Ambrose stated there may be some changes within the Animal Control Department due to having a new Director and with the development of the Animal Control Advisory Board. He then stated the Commissioners should let him know if they have any further suggestions for items of consideration during the 2005 Budget process.

911 Millage Renewal Information

Mr. Neilsen stated he reviewed the issue of the expiration of the cellular surcharge since the last meeting. The surcharge was due to expire in FY 2004, but was extended by PA 244 of 2003. In order to continue these funds, the County must be compliant with Phase II implementation by December 31, 2005.

Mr. Neilsen further stated the ballot issue has been reviewed by Mr. Cohl. This information was distributed to the Commissioners for their review. Chairperson Schor stated this Committee would review the reauthorization language further at its next one or two meetings.

Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget

MOVED BY COMM. MINTER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2004 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Announcements: None

Limited Public Comment: None

The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff