Approved 9/16/04
LAW ENFORCEMENT
August 12, 2004
Minutes
Members Present: Andy Schor, Mary Stid, Dianne Holman, Chris Swope and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: Randy Schafer and Tom Minter
Others Present: John Neilsen, Matthew Myers, Judge DeLuca, Mary Sabaj, Judge Collette, Christine Timmon and others
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schor at 6:08 p.m. in the Personnel
Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the July 15, 2004 Minutes and Executive Session Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. STID, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE
JULY 15, 2004 MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: Schafer and Minter
Additions to the Agenda
2c. Resolution Authorizing a Lease with the Board of Water and Light for a New Communication Tower for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project
4. Resolution Honoring Roger Fleming
Limited Public Comment
Ms. Timmon expressed her continuing concerns regarding this Committee, domestic partner health insurance and same sex marriages.
Mr. Myers informed the Committee that John Andreson’s Open House is scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2004. He stated Mr. Andreson has done a tremendous job for the County during his 26 years of service. The Sheriff’s Office appreciated Mr. Andresen’s assistance with many of the Office’s service projects. Mr. Myers stated the Sheriff’s Office will miss Mr. Andreson.
1. Circuit Court/Community Corrections Advisory Board – DRAFT of Revised Jail Overcrowding Administrative Order
Mr. Neilsen distributed copies of the Draft Order to the Committee which detailed the amendments to same. Judge Collette explained that there had been concern that the Order had not been reviewed in the past several years. Since there had been many overcrowding incidents at the Jail during the past few years, the Court decided to review the Order. Judge Collette stated he is contemplating signing the Order but has not done so at this time.
The Committee reviewed the Draft Order at this time. Mr. Neilsen explained the purpose of the Order is to avoid incidents of emergency overcrowding at the Jail. Judge Collette stated the Order pertains only to inmates within the confines of the Ingham County Jail.
Judge Collette addressed Board Chairperson Celentino’s question regarding the City of Lansing Intergovernmental Committee. Very few questions were received from that Committee because many people were involved in the review process. Board Chairperson Celentino commended Judge Collette for reaching out to the municipalities.
Judge Collette expressed a concern regarding the lifetime ban on people who need assistance but are not eligible to receive certain services. The House of Commons has requested a review of the lifetime ban list by the Board of Commissioners. Chairperson Schor stated this Committee would look into this matter.
2. Controller’s Office
a. Update on the New Addition to the Jail
Mr. Neilsen stated the 90 additional beds opened for business on August 2, 2004. He distributed his memorandum of this date to the Committee. The memorandum contained jail revenue information for the Committee’s review.
Mr. Myers stated the construction project went well. The correction officer’s training portion of the facility is open. This section will be used by officers throughout the state. He then stated he looks forward to the completion of the EOC portion of the construction. The Sheriff’s Office may host a Law Enforcement Committee at the facility so that the Commissioners can tour the facility. Chairperson Schor stated the Office could host a meeting for this Committee during the fall.
b. Update on the Michigan Department of Corrections Contract
Mr. Neilsen stated he believes the County will meet the targeted usage rate of 90%. The contract with the State Department of Corrections states they would reimburse the County based on usage. Mr. Myers stated he is fairly confident that all 90 beds will be utilized once the program is fully implemented.
The Committee discussed this item. Comm. Grebner asked about an expected turn-over rate. Mr. Myers stated a 30-day turn-over rate is expected. The inmates will serve their full sentences and will not receive any time off for good behavior. Chairperson Schor asked that the Sheriff’s Office update the Committee on this matter periodically.
c. Update on Board of Water and Light Tower - Resolution Authorizing a Lease with the Board of Water and Light for a New Communication Tower for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project
Mr. Neilsen reviewed the financial implications of the lease between Ingham County and the City of Lansing and the Board of Water and Light. The cost sharing agreement for Tower Option #1 is City of Lansing and Board of Water and Light $77,000; and Ingham County $77,100, for a total cost of $154,200. The cost sharing agreement for the Free Standing Tower (Option 2) is the City of Lansing and Board of Water and Light $156,423; Ingham County $156,424.
The County wants to hold a meeting with the Board of Water and Light and the engineers to approve the entire plan before a lease is signed. Mr. Neilsen stated he received a fundamental agreement, via telephone, with the Board of Water and Light. They are willing to proceed with option #1 if all parties are happy. The City of Lansing has communicated the same agreement via telephone also.
If the agreement is approved by the Board of Commissioners by the end of this month, the project could proceed at that time. If the agreement is not approved until a later date, the project would not commence until the fall. Mr. Neilsen explained the Resolution would approve a 50% cost sharing agreement with a cap of $85,000.
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. STID, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE WITH A THE BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT FOR A NEW COMMUNICATION TOWER FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION TO ADD LANGUAGE TO INDICATE A COST SHARING AGREEMENT OF 50% WITH A CAP THAT IS NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.
In response to Comm. Holman, Mr. Neilsen stated the long-term costs will be addressed in the contract.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schafer and Minter
3. Board Referral – Letter from the Michigan Department of Corrections, Forwarding the Final Audit Report of the Ingham County Jail Reimbursement Program
The Board Referral was received and placed on file.
4. Resolution Honoring Roger Fleming
MOVED BY COMM. STID, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION HONORING ROGER FLEMING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schafer and Minter
Announcements
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee of the final election numbers.
Chairperson Schor commended the Controller’s Office for their work on the County’s ballot language.
Public Comment
Ms. Timmon repeated her concerns from the beginning of this meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff