Approved 10/14/04

LAW ENFORCEMENT

September 30, 2004

Minutes

 

 

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

 

Members Absent:         None

 

Others Present:             John Neilsen, Mike Leaf, Greg Martin and Christine Timmon

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schor at 6:01 p.m. in the Personnel

Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

 

Approval of the September 9 and September 16, 2004 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. STID, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9 AND SEPTEMBER 16 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Additions to the Agenda

4.         Update Re Animal Control Director

 

Limited Public Comment

Ms. Timmon expressed her concerns regarding the name of this Committee and same sex marriages.

 

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

 

1.         Sheriff’s Office

a.         Resolution Authorizing Entering into a One Year Agreement with the SRC Management Group in Order to Facilitate Data Sharing

b.         Resolution into a One Year Agreement with the Lansing Police Department in Order to Facilitate Data Sharing

 

3.         Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

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

 

 

MOVED BY COMM. MINTER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

 

2.         911 Advisory Board

a.         Logging Recorders – Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order #2 for the Wireless Voice Communication System from M/A-COM, Inc.

b.         Logging Recorders – Resolution Authorizing Contract with Lansing for a New Trunked Logging Recorder for the 911 Center

c.         Status Heads – Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order #4 for the Wireless Voice Communication System from M/A-COM. Inc.

d.         Status Heads – Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order #4 for the Wireless Voice Communication System from M/A-COM, Inc.

 

Comm. Minter asked why the items in the change orders were not a part of the base contract.  Mr. Leaf explained that the requests were not a part of the base contract because the current technology was not available four years ago when the original RFP was drafted.  Mr. Neilsen stated these items were to be taken care of at the end of the project.  However, the current equipment is failing and should be replaced. 

 

Comm. Schafer stated that he is not too concerned about the change orders because the project has a contingency fund for this type of issue.  He then stated he is glad the project is moving forward.

(Chairperson Celentino arrived at 6:15 p.m.)

 

In response to Comm. Holman, Mr. Leaf stated there may be more change orders during the course of completing the project.  He then stated that change orders can reduce the project cost or increase the cost.  Currently, the project cost is under budget. 

 

Mr. Neilsen stated he would provide this Committee with a brief synopsis of the status of the project periodically. 

 

The Committee continued their discussion of this item.  Mr. Leaf stated he has met with the out-county fire officials and they seem to be satisfied with the project.  The out-county officials have been very cooperative during this process. 

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the Lansing recorder will be replaced now and the East Lansing recorder will be replaced at a later date.  Comm. Minter stated he would like to see an accounting of the project expenses.  Mr. Neilsen stated he could easily supply this Committee with that information.

 

4.         Update Regarding Animal Control Director

 

Chairperson Schor stated the Animal Control Director subcommittee has interviewed many candidates.  Five of those candidates were excellent applicants.  The Subcommittee is almost ready to present one applicant to this Committee.  If this Committee would like to speak with more than one applicant, Chairperson Schor should be notified of this in the very near future.

 

Comm. Schafer commended the subcommittee on their efforts in their search for a new Animal Control Director. 

 

Public Comment

Ms. Timmon stated she was very happy with this meeting.  She then expressed her interest in agenda item two.  Ms. Timmon then repeated her concerns from the beginning of this meeting.

 

Announcements:           None

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Debra Neff