Approved 5/17/06
FINANCE
May 3, 2006
Minutes
Members Present: Marc Thomas, Curtis Hertel, Mark Grebner, Lisa Dedden, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Teri Morton, John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Sue LeDuc, Mike Bryanton, Judge Collette, Stuart Dunnings, Mary Sabaj, James Webster, Bruce Johnston, Dean Sienko, Judge Giddings and others
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 6:06 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the April 19, 2006 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 19 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda
4. Resolution to Authorize a Reorganization at Project Sentry and Amending the 2006 Budget – Resolution was amended by the Law Enforcement Committee to add a fourth BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED paragraph; and the amended portion of the Resolution was amended by the County Services Committee (italicized):
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the program is not funded in the 2007 Budget process or an alternate use for the facility has not been specified, the Controller is authorized to terminate the lease at a cost of $69,092 to come from the 2006 Contingency Fund and end the program as of December 31, 2006.
5c. Substitute Resolution
6. Resolution was amended by the Judiciary Committee as follows:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes a Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process, reserving $50,000 of Juvenile Justice Millage funds, to contract with qualified vendors to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth with the intent to reduce the involvement of youth in the formal adjudication process which the County believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that priority consideration will be given to those proposals which most appropriately meet the adopted Ingham County Continuum of Care Model.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that priority consideration will be given to those proposals that leverage other sources of funds.)
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Animal Control Department – Resolution to Authorize a Contract with East Lansing for Ordinance Enforcement Services by the Animal Control Department
2. 911 Advisory Committee
a. Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with MLJ Consulting, Inc.
b. Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order #8 for the Wireless Voice
Communication System from M/A-COM, Inc.
6. Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant – Resolution to Establish a Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process (Revised Time Table / Calendar)
7. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize a Child Care Provider Training Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association
c. Resolution to Authorize a Call Center Agreement with Peckham, Inc.
8. Housing Commission – Resolution Authorizing the Ingham County Housing Commission to Enter into a Contract with the City of Eaton Rapids to Act as a Third Party Administrator for a Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. CCAB – Resolution to Authorize a Reorganization at Project Sentry and Amending the 2006 Budget
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REORGANIZATION AT PROJECT SENTRY AND AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET.
Comm. Dedden asked where the tests would be conducted if Project Sentry closes at the end of this year. Mr. Dunnings stated if Project Sentry closes, the Courts and his Office will not have an effective means to conduct tests. Project Sentry conducts tests in a reputable manner and the program also provides expert testimony when necessary. Other testing agencies in this community are not qualified to provide expert testimony.
Comm. Dedden asked if an adequate funding arrangement will be in place by the end of this year so that Project Sentry can continue to provide its services. Chairperson Thomas stated that is the intent of the Resolution. Mr. Neilsen explained the Law Enforcement Committee challenged the Courts and the Prosecutor’s Office to find additional revenue sources. That information will be available for the 2007 budget process.
Comm. Dougan stated the reality of the situation is that Dr. Gallagher is not a regular part of Project Sentry. Ms. Sabaj explained that due to Dr. Gallagher’s expertise and his credentials, he was able to develop the Project Sentry program. The goal is to maintain the quality services into the future.
Judge Giddings stated Dr. Gallagher will provide expert testimony in his Court through this year without any additional compensation. Project Sentry has a lot of integrity.
Comm. Grebner stated Dr. Gallagher’s relationship with the County was unusual. The goal is to make Project Sentry a routine process within County government. Requests for Proposals will look for an agency which can provide the needed services while meeting the County’s standards.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Ingham County Clerk/Elections – Resolution Authorizing Special Election Expenses
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL ELECTION EXPENSES.
Comm. Dougan explained he would not support this Resolution. He understands the Clerk’s Office did what was necessary; however, if the State calls for a special election, the County should not be responsible for those expenses. Comm. Grebner stated this is a responsibility of County government.
MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Dougan voting NO.
7b. Health Department – Resolution to Authorize the Carry Forward of 2005 Funds and to Adjust the 2006 Health Department and the General Fund Budgets
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CARR FORWARD OF 2005 FUNDDS AND TO ADJUST THE 2006 HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND GENERAL FUND BUDGETS.
Comm. Dougan stated $1.3 million is a lot of money. He then asked if this was part of the normal budget process. Mr. Bragg stated this matter was not a part of the budget process. He further explained $400,000 was used to establish a reserve in the General Fund, pending the adjudication of the Medicaid, Medicare and health insurance payments. This is a prudent reserve of funding pending final adjudication of some Health Department claims for payments.
Mr. Neilsen stated this is an unusual event. The Resolution authorizes a one-time action. The additional $1 million will go back into the County’s General Fund. Comm. Grebner agreed and stated it is unusual for the State to give money back in this manner.
Comm. Dougan stated the $300,000 for renovations should have been included in the budget process. Mr. Bragg explained RFP’s will be issued for the renovation project. Comm. Dougan stated the renovation project should be competitive with other CIP requests.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Ingham County Treasurer – Information, Dog Licensing Amnesty Program
The Committee consented that this is a good Program.
5. Controller’s Office
a. Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment with Health Management Associates for a Review of Jail Medical Expenses
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES FOR A REVIEW OF JAIL MEDICAL EXPENSES.
Comm. Dougan suggested the dollar amount be reduced by $900. Mr. Neilsen explained that he asked that 4.5 hours for material preparation and findings presentation be made optional.
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO AMEND THE THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH BY CHANGING $12,050 TO UP TO $11,150; AND TO AMEND THE FIRST BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED PARAGRAPH BY CHANGING $4,050 TO UP TO $3,150.
Mr. Neilsen stated the Board of Commissioners has the authority to spend those funds if it decides to have the presentation.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2006 Ingham County Budget
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2006 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2007 Activities and Budget Process
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AREAS OF PRIORITY EMPHASIS GUIDING 2007 ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET PROCESS.
Comm. Dougan explained he would not vote in support of this Resolution due to the lack of priority emphasis on road patrol.
MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Dougan voting NO.
10. Board Referral – Letter from the City of East Lansing Announcing a Public Hearing to Consider an Amendment to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Plan
The Board Referral was received and placed on file.
Announcements
Chairperson Thomas stated he will have to leave the next Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff