Approved 2/16/05
FINANCE
February 2, 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, Bob Moore, Harold Hailey, Deb Biehler and Jamie McAloon-Lampman
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dedden at 6:04 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the January 19, 2004 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 19 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda
5. Resolution amended by County staff.
7. Resolution tabled by County Services until their February 15, 2005 meeting.
9. Law Enforcement referred this item to the 911 Advisory Board.
1. Treasurer – Resolution Supporting a Request for Technical Assistance from the Genesee Institute in Implementing a Land Bank Authority
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE GENESEE INSTITUTE IN IMPLEMENTING A LAND BANK AUTHORITY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Animal Control
a. 2005 Animal Control Department Recommendations
Comm. Swope asked if Shelter staff reacted to the proposed change in hours of operation. Dr. McAloon-Lampman stated the change in hours would not affect all Shelter employees. Adjustments have been made for staff where necessary. The proposed changes will take effect February 22, 2005. A press release will be issued regarding the change in hours.
Dr. McAloon-Lampman addressed further questions from the Committee. She explained the deposits are forfeited when a customer does not spay or neuter their pet within a specified period of time.
Comm. Dedden stated the Animal Control Advisory Board unanimously approved the proposed recommendations on January 24, 2005.
b. Resolution to Amend the Animal Control Adoption Fees and Adjust 2005 Budget
c. Resolution to Authorize a Temporary Staffing and Budget Adjustments in the Animal Control Department
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION FEES AND ADJUST 2005 BUDGET; AND THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY STAFFING AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT.
Chairperson Grebner stated he was very pleased with the recommendations. The proposed Shelter hours are based on the needs of the Shelter, not its employees. He further stated it is wonderful that Dr. McAloon-Lampman drafted the recommendations on her own directive.
Comm. Thomas stated he has seen tremendous progress in the past eight weeks since the new Director has been in place. Dr. McAloon-Lampman’s leadership style includes having staff involved in changes to the Shelter operations. Comm. Schor congratulated Dr. McAloon-Lampman on her efforts to date.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Community Corrections Advisory Board – Resolution Authorizing the Community Corrections Advisory Board to Continue a Contract for Staff Consultant Services
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONTINUE A CONTRACT FOR STAFF CONSULTANT SERVICES.
COMM. DOUGAN DISCLOSED THAT MR. WEBSTER IS HIS FRIEND.
In response to Comm. Thomas, Mr. Ambrose explained that a review was conducted as to whether a contract or in-house staff services would be appropriate for this service. After such review, staff determined that a contract was appropriate in this case.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Parks Board – Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation to Establish an Irrigation Well at Hawk Island County Park
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TO ESTABLISH AN IRRIGATION WELL AT HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK.
Mr. Ambrose explained to Comm. Dougan that the Resolution authorizes an appropriation of up to $28,000.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Capital Area Community Services (CACS) of Mason – Resolution Authorizing Amending the Current Lease with Capital Area Community Services (CACS) of Mason for Additional Space at the County Annex
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOOPE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE CURRENT LEASE WITH CAPITAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES (CACS) OF MASON FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE AT THE COUNTY ANNEX.
Mr. Ambrose explained that a majority of the Annex space is used for storage of Circuit Court records. Chairperson Grebner stated the rental rate basically covers the cost of utilities for the space.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Human Resources Department – Resolution to Reorganize Staffing of the Human Resources Department
MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO REORGANIZE STAFFING OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Hailey stated the reorganization would not affect current employees.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Purchasing Department - Resolution to Amend the Purchasing Policies to Include a Provision for Local Purchasing Preference
This item was tabled by the County Services Committee meeting. This item was not addressed by the Finance Committee.
8. Controller’s Office
a. Review of Community Agency Appropriation Process Used in 2005 Budget
Mr. Ambrose explained this item is on tonight’s agenda for this Committee to determine if the process used in the development of the 2005 budget met expectations. If they determine it did not meet expectations, then recommendations should be made for the 2006 budget process.
Comm. Dedden stated it is appropriate to determine if the County should continue its focus on “meeting basic needs.” Comm. Schor stated the Human Services’ Committee agencies should be categorized as to the services they provide to avoid duplicating services. Comm. Swope explained that many agencies cover specific geographic areas, gender specific needs, etc. Comm. Hertel stated any formal recommendations for changes to the Human Services’ community agency process should be made in the Human Services Committee. This discussion continued.
Comm. Dedden stated the community agency subcommittee did not recommend continuing with historical trends. Some improvements were made for the 2005 budget process. She then explained to Comm. Schor that specific information regarding each agency is contained in the appropriate binders.
Mr. Ambrose stated this Committee should be practical regarding how much time it spends on such a review of the community agencies. Chairperson Grebner stated the Board has tried for several years to improve the community agency process. The Board has not determined a better process to date. Comm. Hertel stated he believes the Committees are moving toward a more healthy process of appropriating community agency funding.
b. Closed Session – Discussion on Labor Relations
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR RELATIONS. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE: ALL YEAS.
The Committee entered a Closed Session at this time.
The Committee returned to Regular Session at this time.
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Information – Communication from the City of Lansing’s Finance Director, Glenn Kirk, Request for Full Funding for 911 Dispatch Center 2004/05 Fiscal Year
The Law Enforcement Committee referred this item to the 911 Advisory Committee.
10. Board Referral – Letter from the City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development Announcing a Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #21 – former Wohlert Building Redevelopment
The Board Referral was received and placed on file.
Announcements
Comm. Dougan stated he would be pleased to distribute information to the Committee regarding agenda item #7.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff