Approved 3/7/07
FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 21, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Victor Celentino, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Tim Soule and Steve Dougan
Members Absent: Tina Weatherwax-Grant
Others Present: Teri Morton, Jack Restuccia, John Jacobs, Aril Lukas, Jill Hansen, Brenda Dayton, Julie Chambers
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 February 7, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 7 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Hertel and Weatherwax-Grant
Additions to the Agenda
4. Amendments to the Resolution –
First WHEREAS – Ms. Leham was changed to Lehman.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED – language was added to the end of the last sentence: and that a report is submitted to the County Services Committee annually regarding the status of the contract.
Limited Public Comment
Chairperson Celentino informed the Committee that students from Baker College are present to observe this meeting.
(Comm. Hertel arrived at approximately 6:03 p.m.)
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Community Corrections Advisory Board - Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of County Grant Equipment and Authorizing a Contract with Cristo Rey Community Center
2. Capital Area United Way/Controller’s Office - Resolution Authorizing a 2007 Agreement for the Capital Area United Way Central Michigan 2-1-1 Project
3. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize Amendment #2 to the 2006-2007 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
b. Resolution to Authorize a Reorganization within the Bureau of Health Plan Management
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
4. Human Resources Department - Resolution Authorizing the Human Resources Department to Contract with the Tri-County Office on Aging to Provide Human Resources Services
MOVED BY DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING TO PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES.
COMM. DOUGAN DISCLOSED THAT HE IS A COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Comm. Dougan stated he voted in favor of this Resolution during a TCOA meeting.
Comm. Grebner asked if there are any other classification changes relating to this item. Comm. Dougan explained that Mr. Hailey addressed this matter during last night’s County Services meeting. The only change is the addition of a contractual half-time FTE Employment Specialist. Comm. Grebner asked what the new employee will do during a slow time in the Office. Ms. Morton stated the employee would conduct other office duties during the slow times.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding this item.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
5. Board Referrals
a. Resolution from Livingston County Urging the Michigan Legislature to Freeze Taxable Values on Residential Properties
b. Letter from Stephen J. Gauthier, Government Finance Officers Association Naming Giacomo Restuccia as a Recipient of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellent in Financial Reporting
c. Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Lansing for the Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone #21 Riverbend-Whitehall
d. Notice of Public Hearing from the city of Lansing for the Proposed Industrial Development City of Lansing IDD for S&S Die Company
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
Announcements
COMM. HERTEL DISCLOSED THAT HE WORKS FOR THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff