Approved 7/19/06
FINANCE
June 21, 2006
Minutes
Members Present: Curtis Hertel, Mark Grebner, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: Marc Thomas and Lisa Dedden
Others Present: Teri Morton, Ed Dore, Randy Bell, Paul Novak, Eric Schertzing, Gene Wriggelsworth and Robert Selig
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Hertel at 6:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the June 7, 2006 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE JUNE 7 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas, Dedden and Weatherwax-Grant
Additions to the Agenda
6. Resolution Amended by the Judiciary Committee to include: Dispute Resolution Center of Central Michigan - $24,000; Lansing Teen Court - $24,000; and Larry M. Trice, Outreach Services - $2,000
8. Substitute Resolution
10. Parks & Recreation Commission – Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Contract for Construction of a “Splash Playground” at hawk Island County Park
11. Resolution #06-114 – Resolution Authorizing the Opening of a Post at the Ingham County Jail, the Amendment to the MDOC Contract and Related Budget Adjustments, spreadsheet, Amended Revenue and Expense Projections for Re-Opening Post
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. CCAB – Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application and Entering into a Contract with the Michigan Department of Corrections for Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
2. Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad (Metro Squad) – Request for Unbudgeted Equipment, Communication Equipment Request
3. Sheriff’s Office/Emergency Operations – Resolution to Accept the Revised Budget of the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Program Grant
4. District Court – Resolution Authorizing the Approval of the District Court’s Selection of a Per Diem Magistrate
5. Friend of the Court – Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the Friend of the Court Imprest Cash within the Friend of the Court Fund
7b. Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth/Ingham County MSU Extension – Resolution to Authorize a Fourth Year Contract Between the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth/Ingham County MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for a Juvenile Justice Title V Prevention Grant and Associated Subcontracts
10. Parks & Recreation Commission – Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Contract for Construction of a “Splash Playground” at Hawk Island County Park
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas, Dedden and Weatherwax-Grant
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas, Dedden and Weatherwax-Grant
6. Judiciary Committee – Resolution Authorizing 2006 Agreements for Juvenile Justice Community Agencies
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2006 AGREEMENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY AGENCIES.
Comm. Dougan explained he did not vote in favor of this Resolution during the Judiciary Committee meeting. The Teen Court was the only agency to meet the requirements of the funding application; therefore, he stated he believes the Teen Court should have received a higher level of funding. It was premature for the Larry M. Trice, Outreach
Services to request County funding. Judiciary recommended the agency return to the County in a few years when it is more established.
Chairperson Celentino agreed the Larry M. Trice, Outreach Services (Agency) is a new agency. The Agency deals with youth at the front end and follows them through high school. The Agency ensures the youth receive an earned diploma. He further stated the Agency’s services meet the County’s goals.
(Comm. Weatherwax-Grant arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
Comm. Weatherwax-Grant explained the Agency received a clear message regarding the County’s requirements. The Agency indicated during the Judiciary meeting they would work on the outcome measurements.
MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Dougan voting NO. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Dedden
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO SUSPEND THE BOARD RULES TO ALLOW COMM.WEATHERWAX-GRANT TO VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Dedden
COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT VOTED “YES” ON THE CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS.
7a. Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth/Ingham County MSU Extension – Resolution to Provide Coordinating and Program Support Services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth (CCY)
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE COORDINATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY COALITION FOR YOUTH (CCY).
Comm. Dougan asked if the County would be obligated for the position once the funding ends. Mr. Bell explained the employee understands that once the funding ends, the position will also end.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Dedden
8. Treasurer – Substitute Resolution to Utilize the County’s Option to Acquire Tax Foreclosed Property for Conveyance to the Ingham County Land Bank
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHEREWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION TO UTILIZE THE COUNTY’S OPTION TO ACQUIRE TO ACQUIRE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY FOR CONVEYANCE TO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK.
Comm. Dougan asked if the costs would be covered in this matter. Mr. Schertzing explained the only cost associated with this matter is the cost of acquiring property. He further stated the Land Bank recommended the listed property. The S. Gale property is not suitable for construction; therefore, it will not be acquired. Comm. Dougan asked that the spreadsheet be recast to include the city or township of the designated properties.
The Committee held a general discussion regarding this item. Comm. Dougan requested a report regarding the disposition of the properties when available. Mr. Schertzing indicated the Land Bank would provide any information requested from the Board of Commissioners.
11. Review - Resolution #06-114 – Resolution Authorizing the Opening of a Post at the Ingham County Jail, the Amendment to the MDOC Contract and Related Budget Adjustments, spreadsheet, Amended Revenue and Expense Projections for Re-Opening Post
Mr. Wriggelsworth stated Mr. Myers addressed the Law Enforcement Committee about this matter last Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office is recommending the hiring of a few Corrections Officers to ease the strain on the current Officers. Vacations have been cut due to the low staffing level.
Chairperson Celentino stated at the Law Enforcement meeting he advocated that the Finance Committee take action on this matter. The over-crowding situation is tremendous and the Corrections Officers are very stressed due to their long hours. He then recommended the hiring of at least four Officers to help alleviate the stress.
Mr. Dore stated he reviewed this issue with Mr. Neilsen and Ms. Morton. Staff recommends the hiring of three Corrections Officers based on the current numbers listed on the spreadsheet. Mr. Dore further stated staff recommends the over-crowding situation be monitored to determine if additional Officers are needed.
Ms. Morton explained Resolution #06-114 authorizes the hiring of six Corrections Officers. The Resolution was made flexible due to the Washtenaw County issue. Mr. Wriggelsworth stated the Sheriff’s Office continues to address the Washtenaw County matter.
In response to Comm. Grebner, Mr. Wriggelsworth explained the last of the Washtenaw County inmates were removed from the Jail recently.
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO AUTHORIZE THE IMMEDIATE HIRING OF THREE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Dedden
9. Board Referral – Capital Region Airport Authority Mill Levy Certification
Mr. Dore informed the Committee the County received the Capital Region Airport Authority’s (Authority) April 28, 2006 letter which served as certification of the required mill levy. The letter indicates .75 mills is required of Ingham County for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007. Mr. Dore stated .75 mills is at the top of the original range. Headlee Rollback implications are being reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office. Mr. Dore stated staff would have levy numbers and the implications for this Committee’s next meeting in July.
Comm. Grebner asked if the Airport has the authority to levy an amount beyond the amount that would be received. Comm. Schafer stated the Authority has many questions to address regarding this matter. Comm. Grebner suggested the County and the Authority go to Court to seek a declaratory judgment due to the conflicting numbers. Mr. Novak stated an Attorney General’s opinion would also be requested.
This issue was discussed further by the Committee. Comm. Grebner stated he would be happy with an outcome which is fair to both parties. Comm. Schafer stated it would be helpful to allow all the research to be conducted before the parties come together again to discuss this issue. Comm. Dougan suggested this item be placed on the July 11, 2006 Leadership agenda. Chairperson Celentino stated that suggestion would be considered.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff