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
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
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
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