Approved 2/2/05
FINANCE
January 19, 2005
Minutes
Members Present: Lisa Dedden, Chris Swope, Curtis Hertel, Andy Schor, Marc Thomas, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Grebner
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jerry Ambrose, Bruce Bragg, Rodney Taylor, Joe Lessard, John Jacobs and Bob Moore
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dedden at 6:06 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the December 13, 2004 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 13 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schor
(Comm. Schor arrived.)
Additions to the Agenda
1b. Land Bank Authority – Technical Assistance Grant; additional information
1c. Progress Report and Detailed Project List for 2004 Ingham County Tax Sharing Agreement
2c. Resolution for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to Administer the Drive Michigan Safely Task Force Grant for FY 2004/05
8. Equalization Subcommittee Appointment
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Sheriff’s Office
a. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Maximus to Secure Federal Entitlement Benefits for Ingham County Based on the Ingham County Correctional Facility Operations
b. Resolution to Retain Property as a Result of a Seizure and Forfeiture
c. Resolution for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to Administer the Drive Michigan Safely Task Force Grant for FY 2004/05
3b. Health Department – Resolution to Amend the Clean sweep Pesticide Collection Program Agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture
4b. MSU Cooperative Extension – Resolution to Authorize Ingham County MSU Extension to Subcontract with the Michigan Dispute Resolution Center of Central Michigan for Balanced and Restorative Justice Services on Behalf of the City of Lansing/Ingham County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition – (Technical change to Title)
5. Parks Department
a. Resolution Approving Amendment #2 to the Agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to Develop Hawk Island Park
b. Resolution Authorizing the Parks Department to Transfer Used Ski Equipment to the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department and the Beekman Center
d. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with ABC Beverage Management, Inc. to Provide Vending Services for the Ingham County Park System
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a Patient Management System
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A PATIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Mr. Bragg explained the funds for this purchase were allocated in the County budgets to support this purchase. RFP’s were sent to 75 vendors nationally who represented both the public health as well as primary care. Six companies responded to the RFP. Three of the six were chosen for further consideration. Two in-house demonstrations were conducted. Ultimately, Companion PM has been recommended.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the financial implications of this matter. Mr. Ambrose explained the Resolution indicates the Controller will determine whether to lease or purchase the system. This Committee will be informed of this determination.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Resolution to Amend the Medical Services Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation to Provide for Outreach Services
MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TOAMEND THE MEDICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR OUTREACH SERVICES.
Mr. Bragg explained the Health Plan Corporation business plan for 2005 includes an increase in enrollment of Plan B members. The Corporation has dedicated $30,000 to support grass roots outreach services to support the increase in membership. Mr. Bragg stated the Corporations plans to contract with the County to implement the outreach services. The proposed activities of this contract are outlined in his memorandum of January 6, 2005.
Mr. Bragg briefly explained Plan B to the new Commissioners. This discussion continued. Comm. Thomas stated there should be some mechanism to determine the success of this outreach effort. Comm. Hertel stated the results of this effort will be seen over the long-term. Mr. Bragg stated a substantial amount of information will be collected from the door to door outreach efforts.
Comm. Schor stated he would be interested in learning the results of this matter. He further stated he does not believe most residents are knowledgeable about the Health Department’s programs.
Comm. Hertel stated the eligibility requirements were increased in the recent past. It’s good to see that membership in Plan B will be increased.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4a. MSU Cooperative Extension – Resolution to Authorize a Sixteen Month Continuation of the Ingham County MSU Extension Network Facilitator and Community Development Agent Position
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SIXTEEN MONTH CONTINUATION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION NETWORK FACILITATOR AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENT POSITION.
In response to Comm. Dougan, Mr. Ambrose explained the implications of the tenth WHEREAS paragraph in the Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Lessard stated it’s been a great pleasure working with this County. He believes Ingham County is the best.
5c. Parks Department – Resolution Authorizing an Adjustment to the Parks Department Seasonal Employee Wage Schedule
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT SEASONAL EMPLOYEE WAGE SCHEDULE.
Comm. Dougan stated he spoke with Mr. Moore regarding his concerns of the level of the wage increase. He stated he is sensitive to the Parks’ need to recruit Park Police Officers, Lifeguard Supervisors, Chief Rangers, Lifeguards and Clerks. However, he does not believe the last category of positions necessitates such an increase.
Mr. Ambrose explained the Board of Commissioners issues overall wage guidelines to departments through actions by the County Services and Finance Committees. The wage guidelines are used in labor negotiations and other departmental wage contracts. This recommendation is within the current wage guidelines.
Comm. Thomas stated he feels strongly that the County should maintain its current wage guidelines across the board. The guidelines may be changed next year.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Human Resources Department – Resolution Approving the FOP/Corrections Collective Bargaining Agreement
MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOP/CORRECTIONS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
Mr. Ambrose explained this Agreement is consistent with the current wage guidelines. In response to Comm. Dougan, Mr. Ambrose stated the issue of retro pay is dealt with by each bargaining unit. He further stated he would speak with Mr. Hailey to learn if any arrangements have been made regarding this matter.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Board Referrals
a. Letter from the City of East Lansing, Forwarding a Notice for the Creation of a Local Development Finance Authority
Mr. Ambrose stated staff is reviewing East Lansing and Lansing’s plans regarding the creation of the Authority. He will keep this Committee updated regarding this matter.
b. Notification of a Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing to Review and Discuss the Brownfield Plan Amendment #4 for the West Village/Greyhound Bus Station Development Project
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
1. Controller’s Office
a. Pending Items for the Finance Committee
Mr. Ambrose stated the Items will be reviewed by liaison Committees and recommendations will be made regarding priorities and guidelines for the FY 2006 Budget.
Mr. Ambrose stated he would provide this Committee with information regarding the fee structure process. Comm. Thomas explained he would like to know that the fees are determined as part of an overall written policy.
Mr. Ambrose reviewed the Items as contained in the agenda information. Ingham Health Plan enrollment appears to be the number one priority of the Board for 2006. The Committee briefly discussed other Pending Items.
(Chairperson Grebner arrived at 7:08 p.m.)
b. Land Bank Authority – Technical Assistance Grant
Chairperson Dedden informed the Committee the Treasurer will be present at the next Finance meeting to address this matter.
c. Progress Report and Detailed Project List for 2004 Ingham County Tax Sharing Agreement
The Committee reviewed the Progress Report and Detailed Project List. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this matter. Mr. Ambrose stated this matter is also being reviewed by the EDC and the County Services Committee. Comm. Thomas stated it would be helpful to encourage the Lansing Township Supervisor and Steve Hayward to participate in future discussions.
Chairperson Dedden stated this item will be before this Committee in February for further discussions after it has been reviewed by the EDC and the County Services Committee.
8. Equalization Subcommittee Appointments
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO RECOMMEND APPOINTMENT OF STEVE DOUGAN TO THE EQUALIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE.
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ALSO RECOMMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS SWOPE TO THE EQUALIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff