Approved 6/10/04

Members Present: Andy Schor, Dianne Holman, Mary Stid, Randy Schafer, Tom Minter and Board Chairperson Celentino

Members Absent: Chris Swope

Others Present: John Neilsen, Mary Sabaj and Christine Timmon

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 April 29, 2004 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. STID, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 29 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Swope

Additions to the Agenda: None

Limited Public Comment

Ms. Timmon spoke regarding the Senate Bill related to HIV/AIDS. She also addressed the Committee regarding the Conscientious Objector Bill and her support of same.

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

1b. 911 Advisory Committee - Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Miller Building Systems for the Public Safety Radio Communications System Project Generators Purchase

• Community Corrections Advisory Board
• Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application and Entering into a Contract with the Michigan Department of Corrections for the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections 2004-2005 Fiscal Year Contract
• Resolution Authorizing Entering into Subcontracts for FY 2004-2005 Community Corrections Programs



• Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to Accept a Donation from Mr. Donald Krepps
• Resolution to Reimburse the Sheriff's Office Petty Cash Fund

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Swope

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

Comm. Minter expressed his appreciation for Staff memorandums and Staff Review Sheets. The information has been very concise and this allowed him to offer the above Consent Agenda. Chairperson Schor concurred with Comm. Minter's statements.

Ms. Sabaj informed the Committee that she is now able to access jail snapshot data from her desktop computer. This is a major step in the jail data tracking process. Ms. Sabaj further stated the CCAB is very excited regarding the therapies to be offered at the House of Commons. This program should be up and running by June 1, 2004. Further information regarding this matter will be available at the end of this year.

1a. 911 Advisory Committee - Project Update

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that an engineering study has determined the Board of Water and Light tower may not be strong enough to maintain further applications. The tower is very close to being stressed by the current applications. If a new tower is needed, the 911 Advisory Committee will speak with the Board of Water and Light regarding the possible sharing of costs involved with purchasing a new tower.

Mr. Neilsen stated another study which is being conducted on behalf of the Board of Water and Light will hopefully be completed by the end of this week. If a new tower is necessary, the project would be delayed by several months.

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the State government has issued a Homeland Security Block Grant. Some of these funds could be used for a new tower if it is eligible per the Grant. He further explained the Block Grant funds will have to be prioritized.

Comm. Schafer expressed his appreciation for Mr. Neilsen's foresight on this issue and for being honest regarding any issues of concern.

The Committee discussed the search for a new Animal Control Director. Chairperson Schor stated it was the consensus of the Animal Control Director Search Committee that the Director position be a management position. Regarding the job description, Mr. Neilsen explained that Mr. Hailey, Human Resources Department, informed him there were no significant changes to the job description.

Chairperson Schor stated he would supply this Committee with a copy of the Animal Control Director job description. Comm. Minter stated he is comfortable with the job description since it was approved the Search Committee.

Announcements

Chairperson Schor informed the Committee that its June 10 meeting agenda would include discussions regarding dog licensing and fees. Mr. Fleming and Mr. Schertzing will be invited to this Committee.

Mr. Neilsen stated the Animal Control Director position will be advertised soon.

Public Comment

Ms. Timmon addressed the Committee regarding her concerns she addressed at the beginning of the meeting during Limited Public Comment.

The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff