Approved 7/21/04
Members Present: Calvin Lynch, Mark Grebner, Lisa Dedden, Debbie DeLeon, Marc Thomas and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: Thomas Minter
Others Present: Jerry Ambrose, Don Reisig, Susan O'Shea, Nervy Oliver, Dave Buck, Donna Rummel, John Hanieski and Joe Lessard
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Lynch at 6:05 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the June 2, 2004 Minutes and the June 2, 2004 Closed Session Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPR0VE THE JUNE 2 MINUTES AND THE JUNE 2 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms: Dedden, DeLeon and Minter
Additions to the Agenda
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
8c. Controller's Office - Resolution Approving a Contract with Michigan State University Extension for the Employment of the Ingham County Economic Development Coordinator
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: DeLeon, Dedden and Minter
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: DeLeon and Minter
Comm. Dedden asked where the position would be housed. Mr. Lessard stated the position is housed within the Extension Office in Mason.
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT LINE ITEM IN THE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION 2004 BUDGET TO CREATE A PART-TIME PROJECT COORDINATOR TO PROVIDE COORDINATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: DeLeon and Minter
Ms. O'Shea reviewed the aspects of the proposed expansion as included in her memorandum dated May 26, 2004. She then provided illustrations of the proposed expansion for the Committee's review. The Medical Care Facility has reserve funds for new and innovative items. She then stated the expansion would not significantly effect the Facility's waiting list.
(Comm. DeLeon arrived at 6:18 p.m.)
In response to Comm. Grebner, Mr. Ambrose stated the Facility is repaying their loan to the County dutifully. The Committee held a brief discussion regarding other aspects of the proposed expansion.
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXPANSION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comm. Minter
Comm. Dedden explained there are many bills within the package. Some of the bills would benefit people living in manufactured parks and some would not.
Comm. Grebner explained that the bill would require all manufactured home owners to pay $36.00 per year in taxes to be distributed to their local governmental entities. Comm. Dedden stated manufactured homes depreciate in value. They do not increase in value as homes do. She further stated the bill benefits the rich people who think the manufactured home owners should pay to send their kids to the area schools.
After further discussion of this item, the Committee agreed to amend the Resolution to read as follows:
WHEREAS, in 2002, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners encouraged the State Legislature to change the method of property taxation for manufactured housing located within licensed housing parks; and
WHEREAS, the House is currently considering a number of bills (HB 4879,4106, 4882, 4880, 5844, 4111, 4868, 4869, 5034, and 5035) which would change the method of taxation from a specific tax to an ad valorum tax, and make other changes; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 5034 specifically addresses moving the taxation of manufactured housing from a specific tax to the ad valorem tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, HB 4868 and HB 4869 offer long-needed statutory protections for residents of manufactured home parks; and
WHEREAS, the other bills in the package amend various Michigan statutes to make changes that are reasonable and necessary accompaniments to any shift to an ad valorum tax structure for mobile homes or manufactured housing;
WHEREAS, the Michigan Association of Counties is recommending that counties support efforts to change the method of property taxation for manufactured housing, as recommended by the Michigan Association of Counties, and House Bill 5034 specifically.
THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners reiterates its support for changing the method of property taxation for manufactured housing located within licensed housing parks, as previously adopted in Resolution #12-183;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby urges its area Legislators to vote in favor of House Bills 4879, 4106, 4882, 4880, 5844, 4111, 4868, 4869, 5034, and 5035 as a step toward greater equity in the taxation of residential properties..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Representatives and Senators representing Ingham County, the Michigan Association of Counties, and the Governor.
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. THOMAS, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF PROPERTY TAXATION FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING LOCATED WITHIN LICENSED HOUSING PARKS as amended. Absent: Comm. Minter
Mr. Ambrose stated all departments have submitted their budget requests for 2005. He distributed a written copy of his update to the Committee. This information has been presented to all department heads and some of the union representatives. The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the update information.
Chairperson Lynch expressed his appreciation to the Controller for his efforts on the County's budget.
The Board Referral was received and placed on file.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff