Approved 2//07/07

FINANCE

January 17, 2007

Minutes

Members Present:           Victor Celentino, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Soule, Steve  

                                       Dougan and Thomas

Members Absent:         None

Others Present:             Teri Morton, John Neilsen, Becky Bennett, Dean Sienko, David Easterday, Desiree Cook, Mary Sabaj, Mary Ruttan and others

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 6:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the December 6, 2006 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM.DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6 MINUTES AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Grebner

The minutes were amended to reflect a change to page 3, second paragraph after the first motion as follows:  “Ms. Bell, Lansing Chamber of Commerce” is changed to “Ms. Bell, AT&T.”

Additions to the Agenda

6b.       Resolution to Authorize Reorganization within the Bureau of Health Plan Management

            Item pulled from the agenda

7.         Amended – blue sheet

6d        Resolution to Accept a Grant from the March of Dimes for the Baby Yourself smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women Program

Limited Public Comment:          None

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. Circuit Court – General Trial Division - Resolution to Change the Classification of a Court Recorder Position in the Circuit Court – General Trial Division

2.         Prosecuting Attorney’s Office - Resolution to Reorganize Staffing in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

3.         Treasurer

            a.         Resolution to Set Policy for Certain Delinquent Tax Payments

            b.         Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Foreclosure Prevention Assistant

            c.         Resolution to Approve a Funding Request of the Ingham County Land Bank Fast

Track Authority

5. Ingham County Department of Human Services - Resolution Authorizing a Budget Amendment to the Ingham County Department of Human Services 2006/07 Budget

6.         Health Department

a.         Resolution to Authorize Three Adolescent Health – Child and Adolescent Health Center Grant Agreements with the Michigan Primary Care Association

c.         Notice of Grant Extension - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation InformationLinks Grant

d.         Resolution to Accept a Grant from the March of Dimes for the Baby Yourself smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women Program

7.         Controller’s Office - Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Health Management Associates for a Review of Jail Medical Expenses

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Grebner

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Grebner

4.         Community Corrections Advisory Board

a.         Resolution Authorizing the Community Corrections Advisory Board to Continue a Contract for Staff Consultant Services in 2007

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONTINUE A CONTRACT FOR STAFF CONSULTANT SERVICES IN 2007. 

Ms. Sabaj stated this Resolution authorizes a continuation contract. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Grebner

(Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Grebner arrived at 6:08 p.m.)

b.         Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Subcontract with Total Health Education for FY 2006-2007

MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH TOTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR FY 2006-2007.

Comm. Dougan requested clarification regarding the contract period.  Ms. Sabaj explained that services were not provided to clients during the gap in contracts.   Comm. Dougan stated he does not like to approve contracts wherein the services are already being provided.  Mr. Neilsen stated he understands Comm. Dougan’s concern.  The contract should have been approved prior to the implementation of the contractual services.  He then stated this subcontract should ensure this issue is not repeated.  

The Committee held a general discussion regarding this item.

(The recording was paused at 6:13)

(Recording resumed at 6:16 p.m.)

Chairperson Thomas and Comm. Hertel disclosed that they have received campaign donations from Health Management Associates.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8.         Board Referrals

            a.         Notice of Public Hearing from the City of East Lansing Regarding the Local Development          Finance Authority (Attachments on file in the Clerk’s Office)

b.         Resolution from Clinton County Expressing Opposition to Amendment to the General Property              Tax Act

            c.         Resolution from Antrim County Expressing Opposition to Amendment to the General Property Tax Act

The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff